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For control of Dry Rot, Gangrene and Silver Scurf of Potato Tubers and specific rots and moulds of Fruit and fungal diseases of Bulbs, Corms, Turf and Mushrooms

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
Material must be kept in suspension at all times by continuous agitation. If agitation stops, ensure the mix is resuspended before using.

APPLES, PEARS
Disease: Blue Mould (Penicillium expansum), Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea), Fruit Rot (Gloeosporium album)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 900 mL TECTO to 450 L water
Critical Comments: Immerse fruit for 30 seconds within 24 hours of harvesting.

BANANAS
Disease: Squirter Disease (Nigrospora musae), Black-end Rot (Gloeosporium musarum)
State: NSW, WA only
Rate: 27 mL TECTO to 65 L water (200 ppm or 0.2 g/L)

Disease: Crown Rot, Black-end Rot (Colletotrichum musae), Fusarium, Deightoniella, Verticillium spp.
State: Qld, WA only
Rate: 54 mL TECTO to 65 L water (400 ppm or 0.4 g/L)

Critical Comments: After the bananas have passed through the dehanding and/or washing operation, the fruit should be completely dipped in the prepared suspension of TECTO for 2 to 4 minutes.

BULBS, CORMS
Disease: Fusarium Basal Rot, Penicillium Blue Mould
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 900 mL TECTO to 450 L water
Critical Comments: Dip for 15 to 30 minutes within 24 hours of digging. After treatment, dry bulbs in a shaded and well-ventilated area.

CITRUS
Disease: Green and Blue Mould Rot (Penicillium digitatum, P. italicum), Stem End Rot (Phomopsis citri)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 900 mL TECTO to 450 L water (1,000 ppm or 1 g/L)
Critical Comments: Fruit must be in complete contact with the suspension for at least 30 seconds and should not be rinsed.

MUSHROOMS
peat moss for mushroom casing
Disease: Wet Bubble Disease (Mycogone perniciosa)
State: All States
Rate: 23 mL TECTO / 50 kg bale of peat moss (50 kg peat moss equals approx 170 to 200 L)
Critical Comments: Incorporate in water used to wet the peat moss at casing.

POTATOES
Disease: Dry Rot (Fusarium spp.), Gangrene (Phoma exigua), Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani)
State: All States
Rate: 1 L of TECTO to 22 L water (provides 22 g/L of thiabendazole)
Critical Comments: Apply the suspension as a mist at the rate of 2 litres per ton over the potatoes on the conveyor line prior to storage.

TURF DISEASES
Disease: Dollar Spot (Sclerotinia homeocarpa)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate: 38 mL TECTO/ 100 m2 in 50 to 100 L of water
Critical Comments: Apply as a protective spray when infection first appears and then at 2 to 3 week intervals as required.
Rate: 56 mL TECTO/ 100 m2 in 50 to 100 L of water (900 mL treats 1,600 m2)
Critical Comments: For extensive damage, initial treatment should be at the high rate and then at 2 to 3 week intervals at the low rate.

Disease: Fusarium Patch (Fusarium nivale)
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 76 mL TECTO/100 m2 in 50 to 100 L of water (900 mL treats 1,200 m2)
Critical Comments: Water in lightly. Repeat applications after 2 to 3 weeks may be required until disease is controlled.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
TECTO is recommended for the post-harvest protection of apples and pears, bananas and citrus fruit from specific rots and moulds; and for the treatment of specific fungal diseases in bulbs, corms, mushrooms and turf.
TECTO also effectively controls Dry Rot, (Fusarium spp.), Gangrene (Phoma exigua) and Silver Scurf (Helminthosporium solani) in potatoes.
Before using TECTO mixed with other chemicals consult the manufacturer.
Shake the container before use to ensure uniform dispersion of contents before measuring quantity required.
Clean mixing and spraying equipment before use.
Fill the mixing tank with water to ¾ full and begin mechanical agitation.
For all purposes except mushrooms and potatoes, add a wetting agent to the water prior to inclusion of TECTO.
Fruit and bulbs should be washed prior to application of TECTO suspension.
Fruit must be in complete contact with the suspension for at least 30 seconds.
Fruit should not be rinsed after treatment.
Ensure that even and complete coverage of potatoes is obtained by adequate rotation of tubers along the conveyer line.
Potatoes should be treated within 3 days of harvesting and grading prior to storage. For effective control of Silver Scurf, undertake the treatment within 4 weeks of crop maturity.

GROUP 1 FUNGICIDE

Fungicide Resistance Warning
TECTO Flowable SC Fungicide is a member of the Benzimidazole group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management TECTO is a Group 1 fungicide.
Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to TECTO and other Group A fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by TECTO or other Group A 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, Syngenta Australia Pty Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of TECTO to control resistant fungi.