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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Rice Bloodworm control: Apply at sowing time or within 24 hours of sowing to flooded bays where the water depth is 150 mm or less. Use the higher rate when the water depth is greater than 150 mm or where high amounts of organic matter are present. Bays should be flooded at least 3 days prior to application to ensure maximum hatching of bloodworm. When organic matter content of bays is unavoidably high, reduce water level and monitor results of spraying. Re-apply as indicated by pest population.

Rice seed for aerial sowing: For bloodworm control, mix product with water then pour evenly over pre-germinated seed equivalent to that needed for sowing one hectare in the hopper of the aircraft or seed auger. The treated seed should be sown within one hour of treatment to avoid possible damage to the seed. Treated seed is only to be used for sowing. Treated seed is NOT to be used as food for humans or poultry or any other animal. DO NOT allow treated seed to contaminate grain intended for human or animal consumption. Treated seed is NOT to be fed, or otherwise exposed to wild or domestic birds. DO NOT contaminate areas other than rice-growing bays with treated seed. Any treated seed not used for sowing is to be destroyed.

Crop Safety: AC Tipster is phytotoxic to some varieties of sorghum including Alpha and Pioneer 846 and possibly some new varieties; therefore, a test application should be made to these varieties.

Mixing: Add the required quantity of AC Tipster to water in the spray vat while stirring or with agitators in motion. Use immediately after mixing.

Application: Good pest control requires even, thorough coverage of the target area. Application should be made using appropriate spray equipment and sufficient water to provide adequate penetration and coverage. Equipment settings and water volume may need to vary, depending on the growth stage of the crop.

Aerial Application: Spraying technique should be “placement” rather than “drift” to ensure crop penetration. The swath width should be chosen to give uniform coverage. For best results, spray in the evening or early morning and avoid thermals and still air during the day.

Special Instructions for Tree and Vine Crops:

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 100L 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 can then be calculated in the following way:

EXAMPLE ONLY

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

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

3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3X (i.e., 1500L÷500L=3)

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

The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

Compatibility: AC Tipster is compatible with most commonly used insecticides and fungicides including Antracol. As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of Axichem Pty Ltd, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. As changes in climatic conditions can alter the sensitivity of plants to mixtures Axichem Pty Ltd cannot be responsible for the behavior of such mixtures.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING: GROUP 1B INSECTICIDE. For insecticide resistance management AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide is a Group 1B Insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide and other Group 1B insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide or other Group 1B insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Axichem Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide to control resistant insects. AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Axichem representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

PRECAUTION: Re-entry Period: DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray deposits have dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and elbow-length PVC gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

Export of treated produce: Growers should note that MRLs or import tolerances DO NOT exist in all markets for edible produce treated with AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide. If you are growing edible produce for export, please check with Axichem Pty Ltd for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using AC Tipster 500 SL Insecticide.