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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS):

MIXING/APPLICATION:

• Shake the container vigorously before pouring.
• Add the required quantity of Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide to water in the spray vat while stirring or with agitators in motion.
• For Dilute Spraying (stone fruit), use a sprayer designed for high volumes of water, and apply to the point of run-off. Adjust water volume as the crop grows.
• For Concentrate Spraying (stone fruit), use a sprayer designed for concentrate spraying. Determine dilute spray volume, then calculate concentrate mixing rate based on concentration factor.

APPLICATION (COTTON):

• Thorough coverage of cotton plants is essential.
• Ground Application: Use hollow cone nozzles with a minimum spray volume of 100 L/ha. Droplet VMD of 150-180 microns is recommended.
• Aerial Application: Apply in a minimum spray volume of 25 L/ha. Droplet VMD of 120-150 microns is recommended.
• Do not apply under unfavorable environmental conditions that may reduce spray coverage.

APPLICATION (APPLES):

• Identify and mark apple trees with woolly aphid colonies during late summer or autumn.
• At green tip to petal fall, apply 1 litre of prepared Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide mixture to moist soil around the base of the tree trunk.
• Ensure the mixture infiltrates the soil without runoff. Control weeds before application.
• Do not disturb or remove the soil around the trunk during the season.

NOTE ON ORNAMENTALS:

• Some ornamental plant species may be sensitive to chemical sprays.
• Test on a small number of plants first to ascertain their reaction before treating the entire crop.

COMPATIBILITY:

• Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is compatible with Antracol, Baycor, and Nitofol.
• Do not mix concentrates together. Test mixtures before using commercial quantities.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (TERMITICIDE TREATMENTS):

PROGRAM STEPS:

1. Locate and treat the termite nest if possible.
2. Repair leaks and improve ventilation underneath structures.
3. Eliminate sub-floor timber storage and waste.
4. Apply soil treated zone.
5. Advise against disturbing the treated zone.
6. Continue efforts to locate and treat termite colonies.
7. Perform post-treatment inspection to confirm success.
8. Conduct ongoing inspections, at least annually.

MIXING:

• Clean spray equipment thoroughly before using Surefire Spectrum 200SC for the first time.
• Shake the container vigorously before pouring.
• Premix the required quantity of Surefire Spectrum 200SC with water in a clean bucket before adding it to the spray tank.

SOIL PREPARATION:

• Loosen soil in difficult wetting conditions before treatment.
• Use a wetting agent if necessary.

TREATMENT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS (TERMITES):

• Follow Australian Standard AS3660 Series for procedures.
• Ensure no gaps in treatment.

TREATMENT OF NEW BUILDINGS (TERMITES):

• Cannot be used for horizontal barrier-type treated zones before pouring a slab unless used in a certified reticulation system.
• Apply through the reticulation system after a 28-day period following slab placement.

RETICULATION SYSTEMS:

• Must establish and maintain complete and continuous treated zones.
• Must be certified as meeting AS3660 by experts.

THICKNESS OF TREATED ZONE:

• Minimum thickness recommended is 100 mm.

HORIZONTAL BARRIERS:

• Loosen soil to a depth of at least 80 mm and a width of 150 mm. Apply at least 1.5 L of spray solution per linear meter.

TREATMENT BENEATH CONCRETE SLABS AND PATHS:

• Increase application rate to at least 10 litres of spray solution per m² when applying horizontal barriers beneath concrete slabs.
• Use a slab injector fitted with a multidirectional tip for even distribution.