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Broad spectrum fungicide for use in the berry group, Belgian endive, brassica vegetables group, bulb vegetables group, carrots, celeriac, cucurbit crop group, grapes, greenhouse-grown bedding plants, greenhouse cucumbers, greenhouse lettuce, greenhouse peppers, greenhouse tomatoes, hops, leafy vegetables (except brassica), outdoor ornamentals, pomefruit group, stone fruits group and strawberries


GENERAL INFORMATION
This package contains PRISTINE WG fungicide, a water dispersable granule (WG). The active ingredients in PRISTINE WG fungicide belong to two classes of fungicides, the strobilurin and the anilids. PRISTINE WG fungicide contains two different modes of action on most major diseases and is effective against pathogens resistant to other fungicides. PRISTINE WG fungicide inhibits spore germination, mycelial growth and sporulation of the fungus on the leaf surface. Optimum disease control is achieved when PRISTINE WG fungicide is applied in a regularly scheduled protective spray program and is used in a rotation with fungicides of a diffent mode of action.


DIRECTIONS FOR USE (See specific sections for each crop group)
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.
DO NOT allow effluent or runoff from greenhouses containing this product to enter lakes, streams, ponds or other waters.
DO NOT apply by air.
DO NOT use on transplants.

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) medium 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.
Apply recommended rates of PRISTINE WG fungicide as instructed in the following series of crop specific application rate and timing tables. Apply PRISTINE WG fungicide with ground or airblast spray equipment. Equipment should be checked frequently for proper calibration.

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

Method of application – Field sprayer (1)
Crop – Carrot, celeriac, grapes
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 5
Greater than 1 m – 2
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 1
Greater than 1 m – 1
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Field sprayer (1)
Crop – Berry crop group, bulb vegetables, cucurbit crop group, strawberries, brassica (cole) leafy vegetables, crabapple trees
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 10
Greater than 1 m – 3
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 1
Greater than 1 m – 1
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Field sprayer (1)
Crop – Leafy vegetables
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 20
Greater than 1 m – 3
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 2
Greater than 1 m – 1
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Stone fruits (Early growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 40
Greater than 1 m – 25
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 15
Greater than 1 m – 15
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Stone fruits (Late growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 35
Greater than 1 m – 20
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 5
Greater than 1 m – 5
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Berry crop group, crabapple trees (Early growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 45
Greater than 1 m – 30
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 20
Greater than 1 m – 20
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Berry crop group, crabapple trees (Late growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 35
Greater than 1 m – 20
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 10
Greater than 1 m – 10
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Hops (Early growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 45
Greater than 1 m – 30
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 20
Greater than 1 m – 15
Terrestrial Habitat: 2

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Hops (Late growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 35
Greater than 1 m – 20
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 10
Greater than 1 m – 10
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Grapes (Early growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 40
Greater than 1 m – 25
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 10
Greater than 1 m – 15
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Grapes (Late growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 30
Greater than 1 m – 15
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 4
Greater than 1 m – 5
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Pome fruits (Early growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 45
Greater than 1 m – 25
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 15
Greater than 1 m – 15
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

Method of application – Airblast
Crop – Pome fruits (Late growth stage)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 35
Greater than 1 m – 20
Estuarine/Marine Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m – 5
Greater than 1 m – 5
Terrestrial Habitat: 1

(1) For field sprayer application, buffer zones can be reduced with the use of drift reducing spray shields. When using a spray boom fitted with a full shield (shroud, curtain) that extends to the crop canopy, the labelled buffer zone can be reduced by 70%. When using a spray boom where individual nozzles are fitted with cone-shaped shields that are no more than 30 cm above the crop canopy, the labelled buffer zone can be reduced by 30%.


CROP-SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Berry Crop Group Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Blackberry, Raspberry, Currant, Elderberry, Blueberry, Gooseberry, Huckleberry, Loganberry
Disease – Botrytis grey mould (Botrytis cinerea); Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.3 – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Blackberry, Raspberry, Currant, Elderberry, Blueberry, Gooseberry, Huckleberry, Loganberry
Disease – Phomopsis
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Currant Gooseberry
Disease – Suppression of powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca mors-uvea)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Lowbush Blueberry (1)
Disease – Suppression of Valdensinia leaf spot (Valdensinia heterodoxa)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.3 – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Lowbush Blueberry (1)
Disease – Suppression of septoria leaf spot (Septoria albopunctata)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4 – sprout year 2 – crop year
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Saskatoon Berries
Disease – Entomosporium leaf spot (Entomosporium mespili); Gymnosporangium rust (Gymnosporangium nelsonii)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin applications prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use a shorter interval and/or higher rates when disease pressure is high.
For low bush blueberries and other low bush berries: Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields for hand harvesting and hand pruning during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 24 hours. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields until residues have dried.
For high bush blueberries and other high bush berries: Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated highbush blueberry fields for hand harvesting during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 24 hours. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields until residues have dried.
For caneberries (blackberry, raspberry and other caneberries): Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields for hand harvesting, thinning, hand pruning, training, tying during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 24 hours. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields until residues have dried.
For currants, gooseberries and Saskatoon berries: Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields for hand harvesting during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 29 days. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated fields until residues have dried.

(1) For low bush blueberry in Eastern Canada only.


Belgian Endive Application Rate and Timing Table
NOTE TO USER: READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FOR THE INDICATED SPECIAL USE APPLICATIONS
The DIRECTIONS FOR USE for this product for the uses described below were developed by persons other than BASF Canada and accepted for registration by Health Canada under the User Requested Minor Use Label Expansion program. BASF Canada itself makes no representation or warranty with respect to performance (efficacy) claims for this product when used on the crops listed above.
Accordingly, the Buyer and User assume all risks related to performance and crop tolerances arising, and agree to hold BASF Canada harmless from any claims based on efficacy in connection with the uses described below.

Crop – Belgian endive
Disease – Root and crown rot (Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum)
Timing – Prior to cold storage
Application Rate – 5 to 10 g per 100 kg roots
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 1
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 19

Crop – Belgian endive
Disease – Root and crown rot (Sclerotinia Sclerotiorum)
Timing – Prior to forcing
Application Rate – 4 to 7 g per m2 of forcing tray
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 1
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 19

Make one application as a spray to roots, when brought into cold storage. Apply again at the beginning of forcing after the roots have been packed in forcing trays.
1. Prior to Cold Storage. Make one application as a spray to the roots as they move along a conveyor belt used to bring roots from field transportation into cold storage bins. Apply 5 to 10 grams of PRISTINE WG fungicide in 2.5 to 3.0 Litres of water per 100 kg roots.
2. Prior to Forcing. Make one application as a spray to the roots at the beginning of forcing, after they have been packed into forcing trays. Apply at the rate of 4 to 7 grams of PRISTINE WG fungicide in approximately 0.45 L per m2 of forcing tray. Approximately 70 kg of roots will fill 1 square metre of forcing tray.
Maximum product rate per crop 20 grams per 100 kg roots.
Restrictions. DO NOT apply after the beginning of forcing. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact worker or other persons, either directly or throught drift.


Hops Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop - Hops
Disease - Powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis); Downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli) – suppression only
Application Rate (kg/ha) - 0.105 kg per 100 litres of dilute spray with a maximum of 1524 litres of dilute spray per hectare
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 46

Begin applications of Pristine WG fungicide prior to disease development and continue on a 10- to 14-day interval. Use the shorter interval and the higher rate when disease pressure is high.
Application rates are based on 935 litres of dilute spray applied to runoff. Adjust water volume to maintain thorough coverage. Use 234 to 468 litres of dilute spray per hectare (0.25 – 0.49 kg/ha) prior to trellising and 935 to 1524 litres of dilute spray per hectare (0.98 – 1.6 kg/ha) thereafter.
DO NOT use more than 1524 litres per hectare of this mixture. If additional spray volume is needed for thorough coverage, use 1.6 kg of Pristine WG fungicide per hectare in the required spray volume.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated hops during the restricted-entry intervals (REI’s) of 8 days for hand set irrigation, 46 days for harvesting, and 12 hours for all other activities.
Pristine WG fungicide should be alternated with another mode of action fungicide registered for the same pest after each application.
Maximum of 3 applications of Pristine WG fungicide per season.


Brassica (Cole) Leafy Vegetables Group Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Crop. Subgroup 5–A Head and stem brassica subgroup: Broccoli; Broccoli, Chinese; Brussels sprouts; Cabbage; Cabbage, Chinese (napa); Cabbage, Chinese mustard; Cauliflower; Cavalo broccoli; Kohlrabi. Crop Subgroup 5-B Leafy Brassica greens subgroup: Broccoli raab; Cabbage, Chinese (bok choy); Collards; Kale; Mizuna; Mustard greens; Mustard spinach; Rape greens
Disease – Botrytis grey mold (Botrytis cinerea); Downy mildew (Peronospora parasitica)– suppression only
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 4

Begin applications prior to disease development at 1.0 kilograms per hectare of PRISTINE WG fungicide and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 4 days for Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables.
During mixing, loading, application, clean-up and repair, workers must wear coveralls over a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, gloves (rubber, PVC, neoprene or nitrile) and shoes plus socks.
Do not make sequential applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide or other Group 11 fungicides.


Bulb Vegetables Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop - Onions (dry bulb and green); Garlic; Leek; Chives; Shallot
Disease - Alternaria purple blotch (Alternaria porri ); Botrytis leaf blight (Botrytis squamosa); Downy mildew (Peronosproa destructor) – suppression only
Application Rate (kg/ha) - 1.0 – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 7

Begin applications prior to disease development at 1.0 - 1.3 kilograms per hectare of PRISTINE WG fungicide and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Applications made to control Alternaria purple blotch and Botrytis leaf blight will also suppress downy mildew (Peronospora destructor).
To supress downy mildew, apply PRISTINE WG fungicide when disease first appears when applied at a rate of 1.3 kg/ha. Follow up 5-7 days later with a fungicide of a different chemistry that is also effective against downy mildew.
Do not make sequential applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide when downy mildew occurs.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas for thinning during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 3 days. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas until residues have dried.


Crop Group 9: Cucurbit Crop Vegetable Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Cucurbit vegetables: Cucumber (muskmellon and summer squash), Chinese waxgourd (Chinese preserving melon), citron melon, cucumber, gherkin, edible gourd (includes hyotan, cucuzza, hechima, Chinese okra), Momordica spp (includes balsam apple, balsam pear, bittermelon, Chinese cucumber), muskmellon (includes cantaloupe), pumpkin, summer squash, winter squash (includes butternut squash, calabaza, hubbard squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash), watermelon
Disease – Powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii)
Application Rate (kg product/ha) – 0.9 – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0 (mechanical harvesting) 3 (hand harvesting)

Crop – Cucurbit vegetables: Cucumber (muskmellon and summer squash), Chinese waxgourd (Chinese preserving melon), citron melon, cucumber, gherkin, edible gourd (includes hyotan, cucuzza, hechima, Chinese okra), Momordica spp (includes balsam apple, balsam pear, bittermelon, Chinese cucumber), muskmellon (includes cantaloupe), pumpkin, summer squash, winter squash (includes butternut squash, calabaza, hubbard squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash), watermelon
Disease – Alternaria leaf blight (Alternaria cucumerina); Gummy stem blight (Didymella bryoniae)
Application Rate (kg product/ha) – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0 (mechanical harvesting) 3 (hand harvesting)

Do not make sequential applications of PRISTINE WG Fungicide or other Group 11 fungicides.
Begin applications prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the higher rate and shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas for hand harvesting, thinning, pruning and turning during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 3 days. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval of 12 hours.


Root Vegetables Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Carrot
Disease – Alternaria leaf blight (Alternaria dauci)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 0.580 – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Celeriac
Disease – Late blight (Septoria apiicola)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin applications prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas for hand harvesting during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 3 days. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas until residues have dried.


Grape Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Grape
Disease – Powdery mildew (Uncinula necator); Bunch rot complex (Cladosporium spp., Aspergillus spp.); Botrytis grey mold (Botrytis cinerea) – suppression only
Application Rate (kg/ha) –0.420 – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 14

Crop – Grape
Disease – Downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola) – Foliar
Application Rate (kg/ha) –0.675 – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 14

Crop – Grape
Disease – Black rot (Guignardia bidwellii) – Fruit
Application Rate (kg/ha) –0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 14

Crop – Grape
Disease – Anthracnose (Elsinoe ampelina) – Foliar
Application Rate (kg/ha) –0.735
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 2
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 14

For control of powdery mildew, begin applications at bud break or prior to the onset of disease using 0.420 kg/ha on a 10 to 14 day interval. Use 0.735 kg/ha on a 21 day interval. For control of black rot and downy mildew, begin applications at pre-bloom or prior to the onset of disease and continue on a 10-14 day interval.
For suppression of Botrytis grey mold, begin applications, prior to the onset of disease, during bloom, prior to bunch closure and at veraison.
For other diseases listed above, begin applications prior to the onset of disease and continue on a 10 to 14 day interval.
Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high and during periods of rapid growth.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
Not for use on table grapes.
Do not use on Concord, Worden or Fredonia varieties due to possible injury.

Sensitive Crops
PRISTINE WG fungicide may cause injury to foliage of Concord or related grape varieties such as Worden and Fredonia. Do not use PRISTINE WG fungicide on these varieties and use special care when applying PRISTINE WG fungicide to prevent contact with these sensitive varieties. Consult your retailer or provincial specialist for more information concerning these sensitive grape varieties. Thoroughly rinse spray equipment, including the inside of the tank, hoses and nozzles after using PRISTINE WG fungicide and again before using the same spray equipment on Concord, Worden and Fredonia varieties sensitive to PRISTINE WG fungicide.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated grapes during the restricted-entry interval (REI) for 21 days for hand harvesting, thinning, tying, leaf pulling and hand pruning. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated grape fields until residues have dried.


Greenhouse Cucumbers Application Rate and Timing Table
Do not use on greenhouse transplants.
Crop - Greenhouse cucumbers
Disease - Powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca fuliginea) – suppression; Gummy stem blight (Didymella bryoniae) – suppression
Application Rate (kg/ha) - 1.3
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0
Apply when conditions favour disease development.
DO NOT apply this product using any type of foggers or misters.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
DO NOT apply more than once per crop cycle.
DO NOT re-enter until sprays have dried.


Greenhouse-Grown Bedding Plants Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Greenhouse-grown bedding plants
Disease – Powdery mildew (Erysiphe cichoracearum and Erysiphe polygoni)
Application Rate (g/100 L) (1) - 73.5 – 120
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – N/A

(1) Based on 1000 L/ha spray to runoff
Begin application prior to disease development and continue on a 7-10 day schedule. Use a shorter interval and/or higher rate when disease pressure is high.
DO NOT apply more than one application per crop cycle.
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
Not all species have been tested for phytotoxicity. It is recommended that the user test a small sample before applying to the entire crop.
DO NOT expose wintercreeper (Euonymus radicans vegetus) and ninebark (Physocarpus Opulifolius) to spray or drift containing PRISTINE WG fungicide as injury may result. Be cautious when applying PRISTINE WG fungicide to impatiens (Impatiens spp.) and petunia (Petunia spp.) during flowering as discolouration may occur.
Do not use on cut flowers.


Greenhouse Lettuce Application Rate and Timing Table
Do not use on greenhouse transplants.

Crop – Greenhouse lettuce
Disease – Powdery mildew (Erysiphe cichoracearum) – suppression
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.3 – 1.6
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin application prior to disease development.
PRISTINE WG fungicide with 1 application will provide suppression of powdery mildew on greenhouse lettuce for a period of 10 to 14 days depending on disease pressure.
DO NOT apply this product using any type of foggers or misters.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
DO NOT apply more than one (1) time per crop cycle.
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.


Greenhouse Peppers Application Rate and Timing Table
Do not use on greenhouse transplants.

Crop – Greenhouse peppers
Disease – Powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.2
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 1

Begin applications prior to disease development.
PRISTINE WG fungicide with one application will suppress powdery mildew (Leveillula taurica) on greenhouse peppers.
DO NOT apply this product using any type of foggers or misters.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
DO NOT apply more than one (1) time per crop cycle.
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.


Greenhouse Tomatoes Application Rate and Timing Table
Do not use on greenhouse transplants.

Crop – Greenhouse tomatoes
Disease – Botrytis grey mold (Botrytis cinerea); Suppression of powdery mildews (Oidium lycopersici; Leveillula taurica; Erysiphe polygoni)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6 Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin applications prior to disease development.
PRISTINE WG fungicide with 1 application will provide control of Botrytis grey mold on greenhouse tomatoes for a period of 10 to 14 days depending on disease pressure.
DO NOT apply this product using any type of foggers or misters.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
DO NOT apply more than once per crop cycle.
DO NOT re-enter until sprays have dried.


Leafy Vegetables (except brassica vegetables)
Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Celery
Disease – Suppression of late leaf blight (Septoria apiicola)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 2
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Crop – Celery
Disease – Suppression of early leaf blight (Cercospora apii)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 1
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Crop – Celery
Disease – Suppression of sclerotinia white mold, sclerotinia leaf drop (Sclerotinia spp.)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 2
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Crop – Spinach (Spinacea oleracea, New Zealand, vine)
Disease – Suppression of downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 2
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Crop – Spinach (Spinacea oleracea, New Zealand, vine)
Disease – Suppression of sclerotinia white mold, sclerotinia leaf drop (Sclerotinia spp.)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 1
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Crop – Celtuce, cardoon, Chinese celery, Florence fennel, rhubarb, Swiss chard
Disease – Suppression of sclerotinia white mold, sclerotinia leaf drop (Sclerotinia spp.)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 1
Pre-Harvest interval (days) – 0

Make only one application per crop per season unless otherwise indicated. Begin applications prior to disease development. A second application may be made to the indicated crops on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
To suppress downy mildew, apply PRISTINE WG fungicide when disease first appears. Follow 5 to 7 days later with a fungicide of a different mode of action registered for downy mildew control on the respective crop. Do not make sequential applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide when downy mildew occurs.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas for 24 hours after application. For hand harvesting and thinning in leafy vegetable crops, do not enter treated areas for 9 days after application.


Pome Fruit Crop Group Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Apple, crabapple, loquat, mayhaw, pear, pear oriental, quince
Disease – Apple scab (Venturia inaequalis); Pear scab (Venturia pirina); Powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha); Bitter rot / Glomerella leaf blotch (Colletotrichum spp.); Black rot / Frogeye leaf spot (Botryosphaeria obtusa)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.2
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 5

Crop – Apple, crabapple, loquat, mayhaw, pear, pear oriental, quince
Disease – Flyspeck (Zygophiala jamaicensis); Sooty blotch (disease complex); Brooks spot (Mycosphaerella pomi)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 0.6 – 0.8
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 5

Application Directions for Scab, Powdery Mildew, Frogeye Leaf Spot and Glomerella Leaf Blotch Begin applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 10-day interval. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals during periods of rapid growth or when disease pressure is high.
Application Directions for Flyspeck, Sooty Blotch, Brooks Spot, Black Rot and Bitter Rot
Begin applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day interval. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 days for hand thinning and 5 days for hand harvesting. For all other activities, do not enter or allow workers to enter until residues have dried.


Stone Fruit Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Apricot; Cherry (sweet and sour); Nectarine; Peach; Plum; Prune
Disease – Blossom blight (Monilinia spp.); Brown rot (Monilinia spp.); Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.); Leaf spot (Blumeriella jaapii); Powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca spp., Podosphaera spp.)– suppression only
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 0.735 – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 5
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Apricot; Cherry (sweet and sour); Nectarine; Peach; Plum; Prune
Disease – Rhizopus rot (Rhizopus stolonifer and other Rhizopus spp.)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 0.790 – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 5
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin applications at pink bud or prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the high rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 10 days for hand thinning and 24 hours for hand harvesting. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas until residues have dried.
Notify workers of the pesticide application by warning them verbally and by posting warning signs at entrances to treated areas. This warning sign MUST include the following statement, “DO NOT ENTER TREATED AREA TO DO HAND THINNING OR HARVESTING UNTIL (enter date REI expires)”.


Strawberry Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Strawberries
Disease – Anthracnose (Colletotrichum spp.); Leaf spot (Mycosphaerella spp.); Powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca spp.)– higher rate only at 1.6 kg/ha; Botrytis grey mould (Botrytis cinerea)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.3 – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 5
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 1

Begin applications no later than 10% bloom or prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use the higher rate and/or shorter intervals when disease pressure is high.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas for hand harvesting, pinching, hand pruning and training during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 24 hours. For all other activities, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas until residues have dried.
Do not use PRISTINE WG Fungicide in strawberry nurseries.


Outdoor Ornamentals Application Rate and Timing Table

Crop – Crabapple
Disease – Apple scab (Venturia inequalis)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Ornamental pear
Disease – Pear-trellis rust (Gymnosporangium fuscum)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Crop – Serviceberry
Disease – Gymnosporangium rust (Gymnosporangium nelsonii)
Application Rate (kg/ha) – 1.0 – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications per Season – 4
Pre-Harvest Interval (days) – 0

Begin applications prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14-day schedule. Use a shorter interval and/or higher rates when disease pressure is high.
Use a minimum of 250 L/ha water volume.
Apply no more than two (2) applications before alternating to a fungicide with a different mode of action that is registered for the same crop/pest combination.
PRISTINE WG fungicide has been tested on many species of ornamental plants. The species listed have shown no phytotoxic response to PRISTINE WG fungicide; however, not all cultivars have been tested. It is possible that certain cultivars may be sensitive and it is advised that a small number of plants be treated prior to application to the entire planting.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 3 days for hand line irrigation related activities.


Crop-Specific Restrictions and Limitations

Crop – Berries group (1): Blueberry, caneberry, raspberry
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 6.5

Crop – Belgian endive
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 19 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 10 g per 100 kg root prior to cold storage; 7 g per sq. m. for forcing trays
Maximum Number of Applications – 2
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 20 g/100 kg roots

Crop – Bulb vegetables group (1): Onions, garlic, leeks
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 7 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications – 6
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 7.8

Crop – Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables group
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 4 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 4.0

Crop – Carrots, celeriac
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications – 6
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 4.4

Crop – Cucurbit crop group
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 5.2

Crop – Grapes
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 14 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 0.735
Maximum Number of Applications – 6
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 4.4

Crop – Greenhouse cucumbers
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.3
Maximum Number of Applications – 1
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 1.3

Crop – Greenhouse-grown bedding plants
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – N/A
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.2
Maximum Number of Applications – 1
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 1.2

Crop – Greenhouse lettuce
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 1
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 1.6

Crop – Greenhouse peppers
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 1 day
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.2
Maximum Number of Applications – 1
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 1.2

Crop – Greenhouse tomatoes
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 1
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 1.6

Crop – Hops
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 46 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 3
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 4.8

Crop – Leafy vegetables
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 2
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 3.2

Crop – Outdoor ornamentals: Crabapple
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – N/A
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 6.4

Crop – Pomefruit group (1)
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 5 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.2
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 4.8

Crop – Saskatoon berries
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 4
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 6.4

Crop – Stone fruits group (1): Apricot, cherry (sweet & sour), nectarine, peach, plum, prune
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 0 days
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.0
Maximum Number of Applications – 5
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 5.1

Crop – Strawberries
Minimum Time from Application to Harvest (PHI) – 1 day
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Application (kilograms) – 1.6
Maximum Number of Applications – 5
Maximum Rate Per Hectare Per Season (kilograms) – 8.1

(1) For a complete list of the various crop groups and required restricted-entry intervals, see crops listed above.


MIXING
1. Ensure the spray tank is clean before use. Follow the clean-out recommendations stated on the label of the product that was previously used.
2. Fill the spray tank one-half full of water and start agitation.
3. Add the required amount of PRISTINE WG fungicide to the tank.
4. Continue agitation while filling the remainder of the spray tank .
5. After use, clean the spray tank.


ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Toxic to aquatic organisms, non-target terrestrial plants and small wild animals. Observe buffer zones specified under DIRECTIONS FOR USE.
To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep slope, compacted soil, or clay.
Avoid application when heavy rain is forecast.
Contamination of aquatic areas as a result of runoff may be reduced by including a vegetative strip between the treated area and the edge of the water body.
Boscalid present in PRISTINE WG fungicide is persistent and may carry over. It is recommended that any products containing boscalid not be used in areas treated with this product during the previous season.


RESISTANCE-MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Please note that PRISTINE WG fungicide contains both a Group 7 (boscalid) and Group 11 (pyraclostrobin) fungicide. Any fungal population may contain individuals naturally resistant to PRISTINE WG fungicide and other Group 7 and 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 are specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
To delay fungicide resistance:
Adhere to the label instructions regarding the use of PRISTINE WG fungicide or other Group 7 or 11 fungicides as stated in the Crop-Specific Restrictions and Limitations section of the label. DO NOT apply more than two (2) sequential applications of PRISTINE WG fungicide before alternating to at least one application of a fungicide with different mode of action other than Group 7 and Group 11. Group 11-containing fungicide applications should be no more than 50% of the total number of fungicide applications per season, unless specified otherwise.
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 BASF Canada Inc. if reduced sensitivity of the pathogen to PRISTINE WG 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 advisers for any additional pesticide resistance-management and/or IPM recommendations for specific crops and pathogens.
For further information and to report suspected resistance, contact a BASF representative at 1-877-371-2273 or at www.agsolutions.ca.


RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. Crop specific restricted entry intervals are listed under Directions for Use under crop specific application rate and timing tables.
2. A plant back restriction of 14 days is required for all crops not on the label.


PRECAUTIONS
1. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
2. Harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally.
3. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
4. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking or smoking.
5. During mixing, loading, application, clean-up and repair, workers must wear coveralls over a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical resistant gloves (rubber, PVC, neoprene or nitrile) and shoes plus socks.
6. If clothing becomes contaminated, remove and wash separately from household laundry before reuse.
7. Clean spray equipment thoroughly after use.
8. Crop specific restricted entry intervals are listed under Directions for Use under Crop specific application rate and timing tables.
9. DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.