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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

WIPE-OUT PRO 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.

WIPE-OUT PRO 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.

WIPE-OUT PRO is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is inactivated on clay and organic matter in soil and does not provide residual weed control. WIPE-OUT PRO 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.

CROP ESTABLISHMENT

WIPE-OUT PRO is recommended for 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

WIPE-OUT PRO 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 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 WIPE-OUT PRO and the remaining water. Mix thoroughly.

5. Add Wetspray 1000 or Pulse Penetrant or an approved 1040 g/L Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate surfactant, 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

WIPE-OUT PRO 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: Adama LV Ester 680, Zulu Evo, Lynx WG, Affinity, Avadex Xtra, Cameo, Cavalier, Cutlass, Duet, Express, Eclipse, MCPA LVE, Flagship, Impose, Safari 750, Elevate, Lonestar, Logran B Power (ensure fully dispersed prior to addition of WIPE-OUT PRO), Pendimethex, Tackle, Trilogy, Victory. The addition of Cavalier 500 at 36 mL/ha to recommended rates of WIPE-OUT PRO prior to planting winter cereals will improve knockdown of certain weeds.

WIPE-OUT PRO is compatible with flowable and granular formulations of atrazine and simazine e.g. Farmozine 900 WG, Simanex 900 WG; and Adama Diuron 900 WDG when applied through equipment with effective and constant agitation. When applying tank mixtures of WIPE-OUT PRO and atrazine, simazine, or diuron, check spray equipment (filters, tank) between tank loads and clean where required to prevent build-up of any material. This is particularly important when applying multiple consecutive tank loads of these mixtures. If applying WIPE-OUT PRO in a tank mix with atrazine 900 WG or simazine 900 WG formulations at a rate ≥1 kg/ha, use a minimum water volume of 70 L/ha. Additionally, if applying WIPE-OUT PRO in tank mixes with triazines, add ammonium sulfate to the spray tank as per the "Adjuvants – Ammonium Sulphate" section below to help minimize antagonism.

Insecticides: This Product is compatible with the following insecticides Alpha-Scud Elite, Dimethoate 400, Fenitrothion 1000, Gusathion, Karate Zeon, Le-Mat, Metasystox, Alpha-Scud Elite, Strike-Out 500 EC, Venom 240 SC. Other brands have not been tested.

As formulations of other products are beyond the control of Adama, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

Adjuvants – an approved 1040 g/L Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate surfactant: an approved 1040 g/L Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate surfactant is recommended for the control of Silver Grass and Annual Ryegrass in late Winter and Spring. An approved 1040 g/L Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate surfactant 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: Add ammonium sulfate e.g. Liase; to the water first. Ammonium sulfate can be used as an adjuvant to alleviate the effects of adverse weather conditions such as cool, cloudy weather, assist with reducing the antagonism when mixing with certain herbicides i.e. triazines; and reduce the effects of high levels of calcium, magnesium, and bicarbonate ions in water. Rate: 1-2 L/100 L spray solution or equivalent rate of ammonium sulfate from a granular form. Use the low rate where adverse conditions/water quality are not an issue and herbicide compatibility is the primary objective. Use the high rate to address both water quality and adverse conditions/herbicide compatibility.

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 (ASAE S572). 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 (ASAE S572) 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 WIPE-OUT PRO. 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 WIPE-OUT PRO with 2.3 litres clean water. Adjust flow rate to suit equipment.

Aerial Equipment: WIPE-OUT PRO may be applied by aircraft for control of weeds in forests, cropland or pasture prior to 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 a spray volume not less than 20 L/ha and use nozzles and pressure settings that produce a MEDIUM to COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572). 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. pre-harvest 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 use nozzles that produce a COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) to optimize deposition of spray output onto weeds.

Air Temperature and Relative Humidity: DO NOT apply WIPE-OUT PRO 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 run-off may require retreatment. Rainfastness is reduced if weeds are not actively growing, under stress, or conditions of low light intensity/darkness. The addition of an approved 1040 g/L Octyl Phenol Ethoxylate surfactant 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.