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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

WARLORD 540 Hi-Load is a non-volatile, non-selective, water-soluble liquid herbicide for the control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds in a wide range of agricultural and non-agricultural use situations. WARLORD 540 Hi-Load may be used for weed control on agricultural land prior to planting any edible or non-edible crop but not prior to transplanting tomatoes. When applying this product prior to transplanting crops into plastic mulch, care must be taken to remove residues of this product from the plastic prior to transplanting. Residues can be removed by 2 cm of natural rainfall or by applying water via a sprinkler irrigation system. WARLORD 540 Hi-Load is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is inactivated on clay and organic matter in the soil and does not provide residual weed control. WARLORD 540 Hi-Load moves through the plant from the point of contact throughout the plant. Initial visible effects on annual weeds take 3-7 days but may not be noticeable for 2 to 3 weeks under cool cloudy conditions or on some perennial weeds.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING

FARMALINX WARLORD 540 Hi-Load is a member of the Glycines group of herbicides. WARLORD 540 Hi-Load has the inhibition of EPSP synthase mode of action. For weed resistance management, WARLORD 540 Hi-Load is a Group M herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to WARLORD 540 Hi-Load and other Group M herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds may not be controlled by WARLORD 540 Hi-Load or other Group M herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, FARMALINX Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of WARLORD 540 Hi-Load to control resistant weeds.

CROP ESTABLISHMENT

WARLORD 540 Hi-Load is recommended for the control of emerged weeds prior to crop establishment. Cultivation and/or planting operations which provide conditions suitable for crop emergence and establishment are required following herbicide application. Where heavy weed growth is present or soil conditions are unsuitable, planting should be delayed to allow for decay of weeds and/or development of more favorable soil conditions for the formation of a suitable seedbed. Incorporation of green or decaying vegetation may retard crop emergence under cold, wet conditions. Vegetation may be reduced by grazing and weed decay assisted by cultivation to leave trash on the soil surface.

MIXING

WARLORD 540 Hi-Load mixes readily with water. Reduced results may occur if water containing suspended clay or organic matter is used, e.g., from dams, streams, and irrigation channels, or a high level of calcium, magnesium, or bicarbonate ions. DO NOT mix, store, or apply this product in galvanized steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks, since a highly flammable gas mixture may be formed. Use stainless steel, aluminum, brass copper, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined containers or spray tanks. Spray tanks, pumps, lines, and nozzles should be thoroughly cleaned with clean water following application. Ensure that the spray tank is free of any residue of other spray solutions prior to mixing. Use spray solutions promptly as a gradual loss of activity may occur over a period of days following spray preparation.

Mixing Instructions:

1. Fill the spray tank 1/3 to 1/2 full of clean water and start agitation.
2. If adding ammonium sulfate, use a 2% v/v and mix thoroughly.
3. If tank-mixing, add recommended herbicide/insecticide/additive to the spray tank and mix thoroughly.
4. Add WARLORD 540 Hi-Load and the remaining water. Mix thoroughly.
5. Add Wetspray 1000 or Pulse Penetrant or Wetter TX, if required, near the end of the filling process.
6. Always maintain adequate agitation during application and use the tank mix promptly. Clean all equipment after use by washing thoroughly with water.

TANK MIXTURES

WARLORD 540 Hi-Load may be tank-mixed with the following herbicides, insecticides, and adjuvants. Read and follow all label directions, restraints, plant-back and withholding periods, and safety directions for the tank-mix products. In multiple product tank mixes, a minimum water volume of 50 L/ha is recommended, and local advice should be sought. Correct mixing order is important, as in good in-tank agitation when application/spraying is occurring.

Herbicides: 2,4-D Ester, 2,4-D isopropylamine, Metfuron WG, Affinity*, Hammer*, Atrazine 600, Atrazine 900 WG, Avadex* Simazine 900 WG, Dicam, Express*, Eclipse*, Torch 240 SL, Tripyr, Invader, Tufman, Oxyfan, Triafon, Clop, LVE MCPA, Monza*, OUST*, Rifle, Floxor 200 EC, Stomp*, Surflan*, Trifluralinx, Yield*. The addition of Oxyfan at 75 mL/ha to recommended rates of WARLORD 540 Hi-Load prior to planting winter cereals will improve knockdown of certain weeds.

Insecticides: This Product is compatible with the following insecticides Imidan*, Lemat*, Chlorpos, Perfeckthion* EC 400, Pirate 300, Karate, Sumithion*, Talstar, Bifentin 100 EC and emulsifiable concentrates of dimethoate and fenitrothion Alpha-Scud* Elite, Farmoz Dimethoate 400, Farmoz Fenitrothion 1000, Gusathion*, Karate*, Le mat*, Metasystox*, Scud* Elite, Strike-Out* 500EC, Venom* 100EC. Other brands have not been tested. As formulations of other products are beyond the control of FARMALINX, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

Adjuvants – Wetter TX: Wetter TX is recommended for the control of Silver Grass and Annual Ryegrass in late Winter and Spring. Wetter TX is not a general-purpose surfactant and should only be used where recommended. Rate: 200 mL/100 L spray solution.

Adjuvants – Pulse Penetrant: Pulse Penetrant is recommended for the control of Bracken and many woody weeds. Rate: 200 mL/100 L spray solution.

Adjuvants – Ammonium Sulphate: Crystalline (or solution) ammonium sulfate may be used as an adjuvant to alleviate the adverse effects of high levels of calcium, magnesium and bicarbonate ions in water. Rate: 2 L/100 L spray solution.

APPLICATION

Boom Equipment: For boom application, a spray volume of 80 L/ha or less is recommended for optimum performance. Nozzles and pressure settings should be selected to deliver a MEDIUM or MEDIUM-COARSE size droplet at the target (BCPC - British Crop Protection Council Standard). The use of nozzles and/or pressure settings that produce VERY FINE or FINE droplets should be avoided, as these are prone to loss or drift. In multiple product tank mixes, a minimum water volume of 50 L/ha is recommended, and local advice should be sought. Correct mixing order is important, as in good in-tank agitation when application is occurring.

For shielded applications, a spray volume of 80 L/sprayed ha is recommended using nozzle types and pressure settings to deliver a COARSE (BCPC) size droplet at the target. Crop damage may result if spray drift occurs through incorrect nozzle and/or pressure selection, inadequate shielding and/or wind strength, high evaporation rates, or excessive ground speed.

Wiper Equipment: Wiper equipment (e.g., Ropewick, canvas, felt, or carpet applicators) may be used to apply WARLORD 540 Hi-Load. Avoid contact with desirable vegetation. Operate wiper equipment a minimum of 10 cm above the crop or pasture. Weeds should be at least 15 cm above the crop or pasture at the time of application. The speed of travel should be no greater than 8 km/h. Best results are achieved at lower speeds and where two applications are made in opposite directions (double pass). Where weeds are of variable height or occur in dense infestations or clumps, some plants may not be contacted by the herbicide solution. In these cases, repeat treatment may be necessary. Rate: Mix 700 mL WARLORD 540 Hi-Load with 2.3 litres clean water. Adjust flow rate to suit equipment.

Aerial Equipment: WARLORD 540 Hi-Load may be applied by aircraft for the control of weeds in forests, cropland, or pasture prior to the establishment of crops, new pastures or new forest plantings and for pre-harvest applications up to a maximum rate of 2.7 L/ha where specified by this label. DO NOT apply treatments by aircraft in situations where drift onto sensitive crops and pastures is likely to occur. Apply treatments using boom or micronaire equipment using a spray volume not less than 20 L/ha and using settings to produce a median droplet diameter of 250-350 microns. In multiple product tank mixes, a minimum water volume of 50 L/ha is recommended, and local advice should be sought. Correct mixing order is important. Swath width should be set to take into account aircraft type, wind conditions, and target height. Swath width will need to be reduced to avoid striping under light wind conditions and/or application to tall, dense targets (e.g., preharvest application, treatments in heavy crop stubble). Thoroughly wash aircraft after each day of spraying to remove herbicide residues.

Application in Hilly Terrain: Increase water volume to 30-80 L/ha and increase median droplet diameter of output to at least 300 microns to optimize deposition of spray output onto weeds.

Air Temperature and Relative Humidity: DO NOT apply WARLORD 540 Hi-Load by aircraft at temperatures above 30°C. Increase spray output to at least 30 L/ha when temperatures rise above 25°C. Avoid application when relative humidity falls below 35%.

AVOID DRIFT

DO NOT apply treatments with spraying equipment or under weather conditions which are likely to cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible crops, pastures, or other sensitive plants. DO NOT apply treatments under very light (< 4 km/h) or inversion conditions or where wind speeds exceed 12 km/h.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

DO NOT treat weeds under poor growing conditions due to moisture stress, waterlogging, severe frosting, insect damage, etc. Reduced performance may also occur where weeds are covered with dust or silt. DO NOT add surfactants, adjuvants, or other pesticides except as specifically directed on this label. Rain within 1 hour of application which causes runoff may require retreatment. Rainfastness is reduced if weeds are not actively growing, under stress or conditions of low light intensity/darkness. The addition of Wetter TX may improve rainfastness on Winter annual weeds. A withholding period for grazing is not required. However, it is recommended that grazing of treated plants be delayed to ensure herbicide uptake. Certain plants such as Soursob, Variegated Thistle, Sorghum, and Johnson Grass may be naturally toxic to stock when eaten in large quantities under certain conditions. Where plants are known to be toxic, grazing should be delayed until complete desiccation of treated plants has occurred. Apply treatments to weeds which have at least one true leaf (broadleaf weeds) or two leaves (grasses) to provide an adequate surface area for herbicide uptake. If heavy grazing has occurred, allow regrowth to 6-8 cm before spraying and use the higher rates recommended.

PRECAUTIONS

DO NOT use human flaggers/markers unless they are protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs. Re-entry Period: DO NOT enter treated areas until spray has dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear personal protective equipment as specified in the Safety Directions.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

Avoid contact with foliage, green bark or stems, canes, laterals, suckers, fresh wounds, exposed non-woody roots, flowers, or fruit of crops, desirable plants and trees, since severe injury or destruction may result. DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, or pastures.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS, AND ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with the product or used containers. DO NOT apply to weeds growing in or over water. DO NOT spray across open bodies of water.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. DO NOT contaminate seed, feed, or foodstuff. DO NOT re-use container for any purpose. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.

For refillable containers, empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.