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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is a non-volatile herbicide with non-selective activity against many annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and grasses. Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is not significantly translocated as an active herbicide throughout the plant, and therefore will only kill that part of a green plant that is contacted by spray. Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide does not provide residual weed control. Visible symptoms of control appear in 3 to 7 days, but complete desiccation may take 20 to 30 days under cool conditions. Best results are achieved when application is made under good growing conditions. Application to weeds under stress (e.g. due to continuous severe frosts, dry or waterlogged conditions) should be avoided.

Soil Fumigation/Sterilisation

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is metabolised (broken down) by microorganisms in the soil to become inactive. Soil fumigation or sterilisation will reduce the number of microorganisms present, thus slowing the breakdown of Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide. As damage to transplants or seedlings may occur, it is not advisable to apply Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide in conjunction with soil fumigation or sterilisation.

Plastic Mulches

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide will remain active on inert surfaces such as plastic. Special care should be taken when applying Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide over plastic mulches, as plant contact with the mulch after spraying may result in crop damage.

Export of Treated Produce

Growers should note that suitable MRLs or import tolerances may not be established in all markets for produce treated with Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide. If you are growing produce for export, please check with Albaugh Asia Pacific Ltd for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide.

Compatibility

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is compatible with most residual herbicides e.g. simazine, diuron, oxyfluorfen (Goal®), norfluazuron (Solicam®), and oryzalin (Surflan®). The addition of a wetting agent or other adjuvant is generally not considered necessary. However, benefit has been obtained using a wetting agent on hard-to-wet weeds when using water rates in excess of 500 L/ha. The rate is 25 mL/100 L of a 1000 g/L non-ionic wetting agent, or equivalent.

Mixing

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide mixes easily with water. Clean water should always be used for mixing with Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide. Ensure that the spray tank is free of any residues of previous spray materials. Two-thirds fill the spray tank with clean water, and with agitator operating add the required amount of Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide. Add other relevant compatible products. Top the tank up to the required volume with clean water with the agitator running.

Application Equipment

Ground Sprayers

Aim to apply a thorough and even coverage of spray to the target plant. Dense stands of weeds should be thoroughly wetted with spray. Incomplete coverage may result in poor control. Equipment should be such that adequate coverage, penetration, and volume of spray liquid can be achieved.

Boom or Directed Sprayer Equipment

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide should be applied at label rates (refer to a specific column in the lists of weeds controlled) in sufficient water to give thorough coverage of weeds. It has been found that 300 to 500 L/ha has given good results under most weed conditions. Special care must be taken when using sprayer/slasher combination units not to cause dust and turbulence, which can carry spray into non-target areas.

Knapsack and Handgun Equipment

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide should be applied at label rates (refer to specific columns in the lists of weeds controlled) in adequate water to thoroughly wet the weeds being sprayed, i.e. 500 to 1000 L/ha. Dense stands will require up to 1000 L/ha of spray mixture, whereas less dense stands will require less water. High volume application using hollow-cone nozzles for hand spraying is recommended.

Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) Equipment

Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide may be applied through CDA row spraying equipment fitted with a solid (impermeable) shroud or skirt, at rates as recommended for boom or directed sprayers (Refer to a specific column in the lists of weeds controlled), provided thorough spray coverage of weeds can be achieved. Apply preferably when weeds are less than 15 cm in height, with the equipment set up so that the spray dome only just touches the tops of the weeds. A total spray volume of 20 to 30 L/ha has been found to give good results. Do not mix residual herbicides or any spray adjuvants with Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide when using CDA equipment. Warning: Because the spray solution is highly concentrated, particular care must be taken when using Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide through CDA equipment to avoid contact with any part of the crop trunk or canopy. DO NOT apply Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide through equipment fitted with bristle skirts. Particular care should be taken when using CDA equipment around green or uncalloused bark. Please refer to PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS. CDA equipment must not be used for application in cherry orchards.

Sprayer Cleanup

Clean all equipment after use by thoroughly flushing with water.

Aircraft

Do not apply by aircraft.

Resistance Warning

RESISTANCE WARNING Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is a member of the glycine group of herbicides. Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is an inhibitor of glutamine synthetase. For weed resistance management, Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide is a Group 10 herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide and other Group 10 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 will not be controlled by Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide or other Group 10 herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Albaugh Asia Pacific Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide to control resistant weeds.

Precautions: Re-entry Period

Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical-resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

Protections: PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS, AND ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with this product or the used container.

Protection of Crops, Native and Other Non-target Plants

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. DO NOT apply on desirable foliage or allow spray to drift onto the foliage of plants, trees, or vines, as damage will occur. DO NOT allow the product to contact green or uncalloused bark (such as on young trees and vines) or cut, cracked, damaged or wounded tissue, where the affected surface is not adequately healed. Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide may be used around trees/vines less than two years old provided they are effectively shielded from spray and spray drift. DO NOT allow desirable plant foliage to contact any inert surface, such as plastic mulches, which have been treated with Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide. DO NOT apply Albaugh Zipper 200 Herbicide to recently fumigated or sterilised soil.