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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions in this section must be read carefully to ensure safe and successful use of this product.

• Avoid spraying within 5 meters of the field boundary to reduce the impact on non-target insects or other arthropods.

RESTRICTIONS

• A minimum interval of 21 days must elapse between the last application of Twist and harvesting of sugar beet.

• PROTECT FROM FROST.

• STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

DISEASES CONTROLLED

When applied as recommended, Twist controls the following diseases:

Sugar Beet and Red Beet

• Rust (moderate control)

Twist may be used on all commercial varieties of sugar beet and red beet.

• Application:

  • Apply Twist in a minimum of 200 L of water per hectare.

  • Use a MEDIUM spray quality (as defined by BCPC).

  • A spray pressure of 2-3 bar is recommended.

  • For sugar beet, apply a maximum of two applications of Twist per crop per year.

  • For red beet, apply a maximum of one application per crop per year.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

• Note: When targeting other sugar beet diseases (e.g., rust, powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia, Ramularia, and Stemphylium), consider the impact on resistance management for Cercospora beticola.

• To avoid the build-up of resistance:

  • Do not apply this or any other QoI fungicide more than twice per crop per year.

• Twist contains trifloxystrobin, a member of the QoI cross-resistance group. It should be used preventatively and not relied on for curative potential.

• Integrated Crop Management (ICM) Strategy: Use Twist in combination with other methods of control, including other fungicides with different modes of action. No more than two applications of QoI-containing products (FRAC Code Group 11) should be made to a beet crop.

• Twist must always be used in mixture with another product containing a different active ingredient recommended for controlling the same target disease at a rate that will provide robust control.

• Where strains of fungi resistant to QoI fungicides are present, Twist may be ineffective and should not be used.

• Limiting the number of sprays is a key factor in delaying the build-up of resistant pathogen populations. Failure to follow resistance management strategies may result in reduced disease control.

• Disease Risk Assessment: Use appropriate risk assessment tools or decision support systems to determine if treatment with Twist is necessary.

MIXING AND SPRAYING

• Note: Effectiveness may be reduced when using three-star drift reduction technology.

• Mixing Instructions:

  • Thoroughly shake the pack before use.

  • Add half the required volume of clean water to the spray tank.

  • Turn on agitation and add the recommended amount of Twist.

  • Continue agitation at all times, including when topping up the spray tank, during spraying, and during any stoppages until the spray tank is empty.

• After spraying, clean all equipment thoroughly with water.

• Sprayer Preparation:

  • Ensure sprayers are cleaned before use, and check filters and jets for any blockages or damage.

  • Adjust boom height to ensure even crop coverage, especially at later growth stages. The correct boom height is when the spray from alternate nozzles meets just above the crop.

  • In dense crops at later stages, use higher water volumes to ensure proper coverage.

• Container Disposal:

  • Rinse the container thoroughly using an integrated pressure-rinsing device or manually rinse three times.

  • Add washings to the sprayer during filling and dispose of the container safely.