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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

For use as an early post-emergence spray in clover-based pasture, field peas, lentils, and lupins, Albaugh Tuken 500 Herbicide may also be used as a pre-emergence spray on lupins in NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, and Tas. This product provides both contact and residual activity, with residual activity expected for up to 8 weeks after application under favorable growing conditions.

This product is taken up by the shoots of germinating seeds and seedlings. Susceptible weeds germinate but show immediate chlorosis followed by mauve-pink discoloration. The chlorosis spreads with the aerial growth, and the plants become necrotic and die back.

After application, some transient crop discoloration may occur. In lentils and lupins, this usually appears as yellow or white banding on the leaves, while in clover and field peas, white/pink coloration of the leaf veins and tips may occur. Some crop height reductions may also occur.

Provided the crop is not under stress from pre-emergent herbicides, disease, insect damage, nutrient deficiency, frost, extremes of pH, dry, or excessively moist conditions, the development of the crop and all subsequent growth will not be affected.

Some pre-emergence herbicides, such as atrazine, can cause stress to certain crops resulting in an increase in crop damage when using this product. Field peas are particularly sensitive.

Mixing

Stir the product or invert the container several times before use, as settling may occur after storage for some weeks. To ensure even mixing, half-fill the spray tank with clean water and add the required amount of product. Agitate thoroughly, then add the remainder of the water. Agitate thoroughly while carrying out spray operations. Reseal part-used container immediately after use.

Application

Ground: A minimum water rate of 50L/ha should be used; however, for optimum results, water rates of 70-100L/ha are recommended. Increase the water volume where weed infestation is heavy or the crop cover is dense. Complete coverage of weeds is essential. Higher water volumes (up to 100mL/ha) will ensure improved activity of the product on the weeds but may increase the symptoms of crop damage.