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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing: This product is suitable for application through conventional spray equipment calibrated to ensure thorough crop coverage. Add the required amount of product to the partly filled tank with the agitator running and complete filling the tank with water. Do not mix with alkaline water. Continue thorough agitation during spraying and after a stoppage. Do not let prepared spray solution sit in the spray tank overnight.

Dilute Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed.

• Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.

• The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines, or expert advice.

• Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off.

• The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed.

• Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume.

• Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate.

• The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way:

  1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: for example 1500 L/ha

  2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: for example 500 L/ha

  3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3x (that is, 1500 L / 500 L = 3)

  4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is, 30 mL/100 L of concentrate spray.

• The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.

• Do not use a concentrate rate higher than that specified in the Critical Comments.

• For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training, and follow industry Best Practices.

TANK MIXTURES: Read and follow all label directions including application rates and safety directions for the tank mix products.

WETTING AGENT: Add a non-ionic surfactant at the rate directed on the product label.

Resistance Warning: FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING GROUP 2 FUNGICIDE SPOREX FUNGICIDE is a member of the dicarboximide group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management, SPOREX FUNGICIDE is a Group 2 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to SPOREX FUNGICIDE and other Group 2 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by SPOREX FUNGICIDE and other Group 2 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of SPOREX FUNGICIDE to control resistant fungi. Specific resistance management strategies for dicarboximide fungicides can be found on the Croplife Australia website.

Precautions: DO NOT use treated seed for human consumption. Do not allow treated seed to contaminate grain or other seed intended for animal or human consumption. When treated seed is stored it should be kept apart from other grain and the bags or other containers should be clearly marked to indicate that the contents have been treated with this product. Bags or containers which have held treated seed are not to be used for any other purpose.

RE-ENTRY: Do not enter treated areas until spray has dried. If prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves and goggles.

Protection Statements:

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK: DO NOT feed treated seed to animals, including poultry. DO NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for animal consumption.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT: Toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product, used containers, or bags which have held treated seed. DO NOT feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds. Any spillages of treated seed must be cleaned up immediately, preferably by recovery and re-use. If disposal is required, ensure treated seed are thoroughly buried in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations and not accessible to birds or other wildlife.