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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• The use of a surfactant with Vesta Herbicide is generally not required unless specified in the directions for use.
• Apply under hot, dry conditions when air temperatures exceed 25°C for best results.
• As the spray is absorbed mainly through the foliage, thorough coverage of weeds is essential.
• Weeds should begin to yellow within 10 days of application.

MIXING:

• Vesta Herbicide readily mixes with water.
• Half-fill the spray tank, then add the product with agitation.
• Fill the tank.

CLEAN UP:

• Clean equipment by thoroughly washing with water.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS:

• Do not apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment that could cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants, adjacent crops, crop land, or pastures.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEA AND THE ENVIRONMENT:

• Dangerous to fish.
• Do not contaminate dams, rivers, drains, or streams with chemical or used containers.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING:

• Vesta Herbicide belongs to the Organoarsenicals group of herbicides and is a Group Z herbicide.
• It has a mode of action involving herbicides with unknown and probably diverse sites of action.
• It is important for weed resistance management, as it is a Group Z herbicide.
• Some naturally occurring weed biotypes may be resistant to the product and other Group Z herbicides through normal genetic variability.
• Resistant weeds will not be controlled by this product or other Group Z herbicides.
• Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd accepts no liability for losses resulting from the failure of this product to control resistant weeds.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL:

• Store in a locked room or place away from children, animals, food, feedstuff, seeds, and fertilizers.
• Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank.
• Do not dispose of undiluted chemical on-site.
• If recycling, replace the cap and return clean containers to the recycler or designated collection point.
• If not recycling, break, puncture, or crush and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill.
• If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for the purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots.
• Empty containers and product should not be burnt.

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

• Poisonous if absorbed by skin contact or swallowed.
• May irritate the eyes and skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• When preparing spray and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, and elbow-length PVC gloves.
• After use and before eating, drinking, or smoking, wash hands, arms, and face thoroughly with soap and water.
• After each day's use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.