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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

TAPER 700 WG is a Group 14 non-selective herbicide to be added to Glyphosate or Paraquat herbicides to improve the control of certain broadleaf weeds prior to the establishment of fallows, prior to establishing Winter legume/pulse crops, in commercial, industrial, and public service areas, around agricultural buildings, yards, and other farm situations. TAPER 700 WG may be used alone with a suitable adjuvant for control of Volunteer Cotton seedlings. TAPER 700 WG is a fast-acting contact herbicide and aids in the control of weeds through a process of membrane disruption. The foliar uptake of TAPER 700 WG is rapid and plant desiccation can occur within 4 days of application. Application of TAPER 700 WG should target small actively growing weeds. Subsequent germinations will not be controlled.

SYMPTOMS

TAPER is rapidly absorbed through the foliage of plants. Within a few hours following application, the foliage of susceptible weeds will show signs of desiccation, and in subsequent days, necrosis and death of the plant.

TIMING

Application should be made to small, actively growing weeds up to 10-leaf in stage (Note: Small Flowered Mallow, Bladder Ketmia, and Volunteer Cotton, maximum 6-leaf; Volunteer Canola, maximum 4-leaf). As TAPER 700 WG is a contact herbicide, best control is achieved when weeds are exposed and are not shielded by other weeds and/or stubble.

MIXING

Add half the required volume of water to the spray tank and start agitation. Add the measured amount of TAPER 700 WG and allow the product to disperse. Add any partner SC or WG herbicide next if it should be added, before an EC, followed by Glyphosate Herbicide (if required). Add the balance of water to the tank and add Hasten Spray Adjuvant or a high-quality methylated seed oil (MSO) at 1%. Maintain good agitation at all times until spraying is completed.

APPLICATION

The best application conditions are when the soil is moist, weather fine, and rain unlikely within one hour or as specified for the knockdown herbicide. TAPER 700 WG is rainfast one hour after application. Burndown activity may be reduced if rain or irrigation occurs within one hour of application. Extremes in environmental conditions e.g., temperature and moisture, soil conditions, and/or cultural practices may affect the activity of TAPER 700 WG.

TAPER 700 WG is a light-activated herbicide, and under intense light, warm and moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated. Under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to TAPER 700 WG. Stubble loads will interfere with coverage and could affect the performance of TAPER 700 WG. Reduced performance may also occur where weeds are covered with dust or silt.

Ground Sprayers

Apply TAPER 700 WG as a broadcast application using a conventional boom sprayer with either mechanical or bypass agitation.

Nozzles

Spray equipment should be properly calibrated to ensure correct and uniform application. Use a spray volume of 80 to 250 litres per hectare (minimum 80L/ha for Volunteer Cotton). Increase water volume if weed infestation is dense and/or tall. To minimize off-target drift, use the lowest pressure and boom height which provides uniform coverage.

COMPATIBILITY

TAPER 700 WG should always be used with Hasten Spray Adjuvant or a high-quality methylated seed oil (MSO). For most uses as per the Directions for Use, TAPER 700 WG should always be tank mixed with Glyphosate. TAPER 700 WG is compatible with most Glyphosate-based herbicides. TAPER 700 WG is also compatible with most partner herbicides commonly used with knockdown herbicides including paraquat (e.g., Guerrilla), 2,4-D, and dinitroanilines (e.g., Jetti Duo, Bolta Duo). Other compatibilities include diquat, amitrole, atrazine, haloxyfop, and imazethapyr. This compatibility claim is restricted to a three-way mix of TAPER 700 WG with any one of the above partner herbicides plus Glyphosate (providing the Glyphosate herbicide label includes a claim of compatibility with that partner herbicide). A jar test confirming physical compatibility should be conducted whenever uncertain.