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RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

For resistance management, please note that Intuity Fungicide contains a Group 11 fungicide. Any fungal population may contain individuals naturally resistant to Intuity Fungicide and other group 11 fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control may occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in the same fields. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action but specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance management strategies should be followed. To delay fungicide resistance: Where possible, rotate the use of Intuity Fungicide or other Group 11 fungicides with different groups that control the same pathogens. Avoid application of more than the maximum number listed in the label and consecutive sprays of Intuity Fungicide or other fungicides in the same group in a season. Use tank mixtures with fungicides from a different group that is effective on the target pathogen when such use is permitted. Fungicide use should be based on an integrated disease management program that includes scouting, historical information related to pesticide use and crop rotation and considers host plant resistance, impact of environmental conditions on disease development, disease thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other chemical control practices.Where possible, make use of predictive disease models to effectively time fungicide applications. Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance development. Notify Valent Canada, Inc. if reduced sensitivity of the pathogen to Intuity Fungicide is suspected. If disease continues to progress after treatment with this product, do not increase the use rate. Discontinue use of this product, and switch to another fungicide with a different target site of action, if available. Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisor for any additional pesticide resistance-management and/or IPM recommendations for specific crops or pathogens. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

MODE OF ACTION
Intuity Fungicide belongs to the strobilurin or Quinone Outside Inhibitors (QoI) class (Group 11) of fungicides as classified by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC). Intuity Fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide for control or suppression of certain diseases in listed crops. Intuity Fungicide has preventive and systemic properties. Intuity Fungicide is most effective when applied prior to infection. Optimal disease control is achieved when Intuity Fungicide is applied in a regularly scheduled spray program used in combination and/or rotation with other effective fungicides that have different modes of action and are effective against the same target pathogens.

RAINFASTNESS
Applications should not be made if rain is expected within 2 hours of application or disease control may be reduced.

SPRAYER PREPARATION
Before applying Intuity Fungicide, start with clean, well maintained application equipment. The spray tank hoses and booms must be cleaned to ensure no residue from the previous spraying operations remain in the sprayer. The spray equipment must be cleaned according to the manufacturer's directions for the last product used before the equipment is used to apply Intuity Fungicide. If two or more products were tank mixed prior to Intuity Fungicide application, the most restrictive cleanup procedure should be followed. Application equipment should be clean and in good repair. Nozzles should be frequently checked for accuracy.

SPRAYER CLEANUP
Clean sprayer equipment each day following Intuity Fungicide application. After application is complete, use the following steps to clean spray equipment:
1. Completely drain the spray tank, rinse the sprayer thoroughly, including the inside and outside of the tank and all in-line screens.
2. Fill the spray tank with clean water and flush all hoses, booms, screens, and nozzles.
3. Drain tank completely.
4. Remove all nozzles and screens and rinse them in clean water.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill clean spray tank 1/2 to 2/3 of desired level with clean water.
2. While agitating, slowly add the Intuity Fungicide to the spray tank. Agitation should create a rippling or rolling action on the water surface.
3. If tank mixing Intuity Fungicide with other labeled pesticides, add water soluble packets first, followed by dry formulations, flowables, emulsifiable concentrates and then solutions.
4. Add any required adjuvants.
5. Fill spray tank to desired level with water. Agitation should continue until all spray solution has been applied.
6. Mix only the amount of spray solution that can be applied the day of mixing. Apply Intuity Fungicide within 24 hours of mixing.

SPRAY VOLUME
Apply Intuity Fungicide in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, blossoms, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required for optimal disease control. For ground application, apply a minimum of 200 L of spray mixture per hectare. For aerial application, apply a minimum of 50 L of spray mixture per hectare to ensure uniform coverage.

CHEMIGATION

Through Irrigation Systems
Intuity Fungicide may be applied through irrigation systems unless otherwise indicated. Apply this product only through center pivot, motorized lateral move, traveling gun, solid set or portable (wheel move, side roll, end tow or hand move) irrigation systems. Do not apply this product through any other type of irrigation system. Do not apply when wind speed causes non-uniform distribution and/or favours drift beyond the area intended for treatment. Do not apply by chemigation if the area to be treated is within 100 metres of a residential area or park. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water.

Calibration and Application Instructions
Apply Intuity Fungicide under the schedule specified in the specific crop use directions, not according to the irrigation schedule, unless the events coincide. In general, set the equipment to apply the minimum amount of water per hectare. Run the system at 85 to 90% of the manufacturer's maximum rated travel speed. The following calibration and application techniques are provided for user reference, but do not constitute a warranty of fitness for application through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Check with state and local regulatory agencies for potential use restrictions before applying any agricultural chemical through sprinkler irrigation equipment.

Center Pivot Irrigation Equipment
1. Use only drive systems that provide uniform water distribution.
2. Do not use end guns when chemigating Intuity Fungicide through center pivot systems because of non-uniform application.
3. Plug the first nozzle closest to the well head to protect the water source.
4. Determine the size of the area to be treated.
5. Determine the time required to apply 2.5 to 6.35 mm (0.1 to 0.25 inches) of water over the area to be treated when the system and injection equipment are operated at normal pressures as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Run the system at 80 to 95% of the manufacturer's rated maximum travel speed.
6. Using water, determine the injection pump output when operated at normal line pressure.
7. Determine the amount of Intuity Fungicide required to treat the area covered by the irrigation system.
8. Add the required amount of Intuity Fungicide and sufficient water to meet the injection time requirements to the solution tanks. (See "Mixing Instructions" section of this label.)
9. Make sure the system is fully charged with water before starting injection of the Intuity Fungicide solution. Time the injection to last at least as long as it takes to bring the system to full pressure.
10. Maintain constant agitation in the solution tank during the injection period.
11. Inject the specified amount of Intuity Fungicide per hectare continuously for one complete revolution of the system.
12. Stop the injection equipment after treatment is complete. Continue to operate the system until the Intuity Fungicide solution has cleared all of the sprinkler heads.
13. Allow time for all lines to flush the pesticide through all nozzles before turning off irrigation water.

Solid Set, Portable (Wheel Move, Side Roll, End Tow or Hand Move) Irrigation Equipment
1. Determine the hectarage covered by the sprinklers.
2. Fill injector solution tank with plain water and calibrate the flow rate of the system to deliver the contents of the tank over a 20 to 40 minute time interval.
3. Calculate the amount of product required to treat the area covered by the irrigation system.
4. Add the required amount of Intuity Fungicide into the same quantity of water used to calibrate the injection period. (See "Mixing Instructions" section of this label.)
5. Operate the system at the same pressure and time interval established during the calibration.
6. Inject specified amount of Intuity Fungicide per hectare for either a 20 to 40 minute period at the end of a regular irrigation set, or as a 20 to 40 minute injection as a separate application not associated with a regular irrigation to maximize retention of the fungicide by the foliage.
7. Stop injection equipment after treatment is completed. Continue to operate the system until the Intuity Fungicide solution has cleared the last sprinkler head. To ensure lines are flushed and free from remaining pesticides, a dye indicator may be injected into the lines to mark the end of the application period.

AERIAL APPLICATION
To minimize drift, apply the largest droplet size consistent with uniform coverage and satisfactory disease control. To obtain satisfactory application and avoid drift, the following directions must be observed:
Do not apply during low-level inversion conditions, when winds are gusty or under other conditions that favour drift. Do not spray when wind velocity is less than 3 km/h or more than 16 km/h.
Carrier Volume and Spray Pressure:
Application at less than 50 litres per hectare may provide inadequate coverage and control. The higher litreage applications generally afford more consistent disease control. Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer’s recommended pressures. For many nozzle types, lower pressure produces larger droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles instead of increasing pressure.
Nozzle Selection and Orientation:
Formation of very small drops may be minimized by appropriate nozzle selection, by orienting nozzles away from the air stream as much as possible and by avoiding excessive spray pressure. Use nozzles that produce flat fan or cone spray patterns. Use non-drip type nozzles, such as diaphragm type nozzles, to avoid unwanted discharge of spray solution. The nozzles must be directed toward the rear of the aircraft, producing a spray discharge at an angle between 0 and 15° downward. Do not place nozzles on the outer 25% of the wings or rotors.
Drift Control Additives:
Drift control additives may be used although it is better to obtain coarser sprays through appropriate nozzle selection and use wherever possible. When a drift control additive is used, read and carefully observe the cautionary statements and all other information appearing on the additive label, and be certain of compatibility with the fungicide and nozzle types being used before selecting any adjuvant types.

SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. Do not apply this product when weather conditions favour spray drift from treated areas. The interaction of many equipment and weather related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all of these factors when making decisions. Do not apply this product when weather conditions favour spray drift from treated areas. When applying by air, observe drift management restrictions and precautions listed under “AERIAL APPLICATION”.

ROTATIONAL RESTRICTIONS
The following rotational crops may be planted after applying Intuity Fungicide at the labeled rate. Planting earlier than the recommended rotational interval is not allowed.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

As this product is not registered for the control of pests in aquatic systems, DO NOT use to control aquatic pests. DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
Field sprayer application:
DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE S572.1) coarse classification. Boom height must be 60 cm or less above the crop or ground.
Airblast application:
DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT direct spray above plants to be treated. Turn off outward pointing nozzles at row ends and outer rows. DO NOT apply when wind speed is greater than 16 km/h at the application site as measured outside of the treatment area on the upwind side.
Chemigation:
DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE S572.1) coarse classification. Applications MUST be conducted WITHOUT the use of end guns.
Aerial application:
DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply when wind speed is greater than 16 km/h at flying height at the site of application. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE S572.1) coarse classification. To reduce drift caused by turbulent wingtip vortices, the nozzle distribution along the spray boom length MUST NOT exceed 65% of the wing- or rotorspan.

Buffer zones:
Use of the following spray methods or equipment DO NOT require a buffer zone: handheld or backpack sprayer and spot treatment. The buffer zones specified in the table below are required between the point of direct application and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas and shrublands), sensitive freshwater habitats (such as lakes, rivers, sloughs, ponds, prairie potholes, creeks, marshes, streams, reservoirs and wetlands) and estuarine/marine habitats.

SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR USE – ALL CROPS
Intuity Fungicide should be used as a part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
Apply as a foliar spray in sufficient water to obtain thorough coverage of the plant.