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For the control of Early Blight, Botrytis Vine Rot, Late Blight, Late Blight Tuber Rot and the suppression of Pythium Leak and Pink Rot in Potatoes

GUARANTEE:
Metalaxyl-M and S-isomer............................................ 480g/L
Chlorothalonil.............................................................. 500g/L

The BRAVO ZN in this container may be a potential skin sensitizer and cause temporary allergic side effects, characterized by redness of the eyes, mild bronchial irritation and redness or rash on exposed skin areas.

STORAGE
Keep in original container, tightly closed, during storage. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat or open flame, from feed and foodstuffs, and out of the reach of children and animals.

DECONTAMINATION AND DISPOSAL
For information on disposal of unused, unwanted product, contact the manufacturer or the provincial regulatory agency. Contact the manufacturer and the provincial regulatory agency in case of a spill, and for clean-up of spills.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL:
For returnable containers:
Do not reuse this container for any purpose. For disposal, this empty container may be returned to the point of purchase (distributor/dealer).
For refillable containers:
For disposal, this container may be returned to the point of purchase (distributor/dealer). It must be refilled by the distributor/dealer with the same product. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose.
For recyclable containers:
Do not reuse this container for any purpose. This is a recyclable container, and is to be disposed of at a container collection site. Contact your local distributor/dealer or municipality for the location of the nearest collection site. Before taking the container to the collection site:
1. Triple- or pressure-rinse the empty container. Add the rinsings to the spray mixture in the tank.
2. Make the empty, rinsed container unsuitable for further use.
If there is no container collection site in your area, dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK is a combination of a systemic and contact fungicide for use in a preventative disease control program for Early Blight, Botrytis Vine Rot, Late Blight and Late Blight Tuber Rot and suppression of Pythium Leak and Pink Rot in potatoes.
Slowly invert RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK several times before pouring into spray tank.
Do not tank mix RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK with a top killer. Top killers prevent the systemic activity of RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
1. Spray equipment should be thoroughly flushed with clean water and drained before and after application of RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK.
2. Fill the spray tank one-half full with clean water.
3. With the agitation system engaged, add the required number of jugs of RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK to the spray tank. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MEASURE FROM THIS JUG. The entire contents must be added to the spray tank or an improper mixture will result.
4. Complete filling the spray tank with water while maintaining constant agitation.
NOTE: Do not let tank contents stand for prolonged periods of time without agitation. If spraying is interrupted, thoroughly re-agitate before resuming application.

GROUND APPLICATION- GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Use well-maintained and calibrated conventional spray equipment which provides adequate and uniform coverage.
2. Spray screens should be no finer than 50 mesh.
3. Ensure that the by-pass line discharges at the bottom of the tank to minimize foaming.
4. Maintain pressure at no less than 275 kPa to ensure good foliage penetration and coverage.
5. For ground application a buffer zone of 15 metres between the application zone and surface waterbodies should be observed. Provincial buffer zones that are greater than the above buffer zone should be respected.
6. 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.

AERIAL APPLICATION – GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Apply only by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft equipment which has been functionally and operationally calibrated for the atmospheric conditions of the area and the application rates and conditions of this label.
2. Label rates, conditions and precautions are product specific. Read and understand the entire label before opening this product. If you have questions, call the manufacturer at 1- 87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682) or obtain technical advice from the distributor or your provincial agricultural representative.
3. Ensure uniform application. To avoid streaked, uneven or overlapped application, use appropriate marking devices.
4. Use mechanical flaggers only.
5. Apply RIDOMIL GOLD SL/BRAVO ZN TWIN-PAK in a minimum of 50 litres of water/hectare.
6. To ensure proper coverage and distribution and to minimize drift, check to see that swath width and droplet size are adequate, and that wind velocities are low.

AERIAL APPLICATION – USE PRECAUTIONS:
1. Apply only when meteorological conditions at the treatment site allow for complete and even crop coverage.
2. Apply only under conditions of good practice specific to aerial application as outlined in the National Aerial Pesticide Application Manual, developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee on Pest Management and Pesticides.
3. Do not apply to any body of water. Avoid drifting of spray onto any body of water or other non-target areas.
4. For aerial application, a buffer zone of 100 metres between the application zone and surface waterbodies should be observed. Provincial buffer zones that are greater than the above buffer zone should be respected.
5. Coarse sprays are less likely to drift, therefore, avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in fine particles (mist). Adjust nozzles to provide a medium droplet size of 200-400 microns.
6. 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) medium classification.
7. Do not spray when wind is blowing towards a nearby sensitive crop, garden, terrestrial habitat (such as a shelter-belt) or aquatic habitat.

AERIAL APPLICATION – OPERATOR PRECAUTIONS:
1. Do not allow the pilot to mix chemicals to be loaded onto the aircraft. Loading of premixed chemicals with a closed system is permitted.
2. It is desirable that the pilot have communication capabilities at each treatment site at the time of the application.
3. The field crew and the mixer/loaders must wear full protective clothing: coveralls over long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt, chemical resistant gloves and goggles or a face shield, apron, socks and chemical resistant footwear during mixing, loading, clean-up and repair activities All personnel on the job site must wash hands and face thoroughly before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
4. Protective clothing, aircraft cockpit and vehicle cabs must be decontaminated regularly.
5. Use mechanical flaggers only

Use rate – for both ground and aerial application methods
1 jug per 4 hectares (10 acres)
0.208 L/ha RIDOMIL GOLD 480SL + 2.0 L/ha BRAVO ZN