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SPECIAL USE RESTRICTIONS: This product contains no colourant. An appropriate colourant must be added when this product is applied. Regulations pertaining to the “Seeds Act” must be strictly adhered to when using this product. A red colourant must be added when this product is applied to grain.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Dithane M-45 Seed Protectant Fungicide is a non-mercurial seed protectant for treatment of barley, oats, wheat, flax and corn.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC FUNGICIDE CONTROL OR CROP DAMAGE.
A colourant MUST be added to this product to colour the seed, in accordance with the Pest Control Products Act and the Seeds Act and Regulations.
Dithane M-45 Seed Protectant Fungicide controls the following diseases:
Wheat - Stinking Smut or Bunt
Barley - False Loose and Covered Smut
Oats - Loose and Covered Smut
Flax - Damping off and Seed decay
Corn - Root rot and Seedling Blight
Rates to Use:
Seeds Grams per 25 Kilograms of Seed
Wheat 26
Barley 33
Oats 46
Flax 56
Corn 56
Drill Box Treatment
Step 1: Layer the bottom 1/3 of the drill box with seed already treated with Dithane M-45 Seed Protectant Fungicide.
Step 2: Put an equal amount of untreated seed on top of this and cover with a sufficient amount of Dithane M-45 Seed Protectant Fungicide to achieve the desired dosage. Thoroughly mix this together with a stick or some similar instrument. Caution: Do not use bare hands!
Step 3: Repeat this procedure for the final 1/3rd portion of seed.
Step 4: Repeat steps #2 and 3 when the drill box is 2/3rd empty.
Slurry Treatment (Not to be used with flax)
Dithane M-45 Seed Protectant Fungicide can be used as a slurry treatment with Panogen and Mist-OMatic machines. Concentrations and equipment should be adjusted to provide the rates mentioned earlier. Care should be taken to provide thorough mixing prior to and as close to use as possible.