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GENERAL INFORMATION

Starane GBX Herbicide is a selective postemergent herbicide for the control of annual broadleaved weeds in spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley, not underseeded with legumes. Starane GBX Herbicide offers a novel mode of action for controlling hard-to-kill annual broadleaved weeds such as kochia (including ALS resistant biotypes) and cleavers. Starane GBX Herbicide will also provide suppression of hempnettle, wild buckwheat and chickweed.

MODE OF ACTION
Starane GBX Herbicide is a systemic auxin-type herbicide and moves within the plant for control of exposed and underground plant tissues. The product controls weeds by disrupting normal plant growth patterns. Symptoms of weeds include epinasty (twisting of the stems) and swollen nodes.

GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS

Sensitive Plants
Do not apply Starane GBX Herbicide directly to, or otherwise permit it to come in direct contact with susceptible crops or desirable plants including alfalfa, edible beans, canola, flowers and ornamentals, lentils, lettuce, peas, potatoes, radishes, soybeans, sugar beets, sunflowers, tomatoes or tobacco.

Non-Target Sites
Do not apply where proximity of susceptible crops or other desirable plants is likely to result in exposure to spray or spray drift. See Environmental Hazards section of the label.

Crop Rotation
Fields previously treated with Starane GBX Herbicide can be seeded the following year to barley, canola, flax, forage grasses, lentils, mustard, oats, peas, rye or wheat or fields can be summerfallowed.

Tank Mixtures
Do not apply this product with any other additive, pesticide or fertilizer except as specifically recommended on this label. When a tank mixture is used, consult the labels of the tank-mix partners and observe the largest (most restrictive) buffer zone of the products involved in the tank mixture.

Spray Equipment Precaution
Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.
DO NOT APPLY BY AIR.

To Reduce Spray Drift:
􀂃 Use nozzles delivering higher volumes and coarser droplets.
􀂃 Use low pressures (200 to 275 kPa).
􀂃 Use 100 L/ha of spray solution.
􀂃 Spray when the wind velocity is 15 km/hr or less.
􀂃 Spot treatments should only be applied with a calibrated boom to prevent over-application.

To Reduce Runoff from Treated Areas:
To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats, consider the characteristics and conditions of the site before treatment. Site characteristics and conditions that may lead to runoff include, but are not limited to: heavy rainfall, moderate to steep slope, bare soil, poorly draining soil (e.g. soils that are compacted, fine textured, or low in organic matter such as clay). Avoid application of this product when heavy rain is forecast. Contamination of aquatic areas as a result of runoff may be reduced by including a vegetative strip (buffer zone) between the treated area and the edge of the water body.

Equipment Clean-Up
Equipment used to apply Starane GBX Herbicide should not be used to apply other pesticides to sensitive crops without thorough cleaning. Contact your Starane GBX Herbicide dealer for detailed equipment cleaning procedures.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC WEED CONTROL OR CROP DAMAGE. DO NOT APPLY TO CROPS UNDERSEEDED WITH LEGUMES.

Crops Registered: spring wheat, durum wheat, spring barley

STARANE GBX HERBICIDE ALONE
Apply Starane GBX Herbicide for postemergent control of cleavers and kochia, including ALS resistant kochia and other broadleaved weeds infesting spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley. See following table for weeds controlled/suppressed and applications rates.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Application Timing
Apply to actively growing wheat and barley from the 2-leaf crop growth stage up to and including initiation of stem elongation. Apply when weeds are actively growing. Best results are obtained from applications made to seedling weeds. Only weeds emerged at the time of treatment will be controlled. Extreme growing conditions such as drought or near freezing temperature prior to, at and following time of application may reduce weed control and increase the risk of crop injury at all stages of growth. Foliage that is wet at the time of application may decrease control. Starane GBX Herbicide applications are rainfast within 1 hour after application. Under conditions of low crop and high weed density, control may be reduced.

Preharvest/Grazing Intervals (Starane GBX Herbicide applied alone)
Livestock may be grazed on treated crops 3 days following application.
Do not harvest the treated crop within 60 days after application.

TANK-MIX COMBINATIONS - STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + CURTAIL™ M HERBICIDE
For control of a wide spectrum of broadleaved weeds (see following table) in spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley, apply Starane GBX Herbicide at 0.8 L/ha tank mixed with Curtail M Herbicide at 2.0 L/ha. Refer to Curtail M Herbicide label for additional precautions and directions for use, particularly crop rotation restrictions.

Mixing Instructions
Add the correct amount of Starane GBX Herbicide to spray tank 1/2 filled with water and agitate. Add the correct amount of Curtail M Herbicide and continue to agitate.
Timing of Application
Apply postemergence when weeds are in the seedling stage (2-4 leaf) and when spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley are in the 3-leaf to just before the flag leaf emergence stage. Do not apply later than the flag-leaf stage.

The active ingredients in this tank mixture will only control chickweed that is emerged at TIME OF application. Chickweed plants which emerge after application will not be controlled. To improve the reduction in chickweed population at the end of season, delay the timing of application as late as possible to when the majority of chickweed plants have emerged. The reduction in chickweed population will also be improved in crops which are more competitive and which allow limited light penetration.

Pre-Harvest/Grazing Intervals (Starane GBX Herbicide + Curtail M Herbicide)
Do not cut or graze treated fields within 7 days after application.
Do not harvest the treated mature crop within 60 days after application.

When tank mixing with Curtail M Herbicide, wear goggles or face shield, coveralls and chemically resistant gloves, apron and boots when mixing, loading and during clean-up and repair. Curtail M Herbicide contains an ingredient that is rapidly absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract.

TANK MIXES WITH STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + CURTAIL M HERBICIDE FOR ANNUAL GRASS CONTROL
Tank mixtures of Starane GBX Herbicide + Curtail M Herbicide with other herbicides will provide control of additional weeds. See following table for tank mixes with Starane GBX Herbicide + Curtail M Herbicide.
Follow all precautions, minimal interval to harvest and directions for use on the Starane GBX Herbicide and tank-mix partner labels.

TANK-MIX COMBINATION - STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + 2,4-D ESTER HERBICIDE
For control of a wide spectrum of broadleaved weeds (see following tables) apply Starane GBX Herbicide tank mixed with 2,4-D Ester Herbicide. Apply postemergence when weeds are in the seedling stage (2-4 leaf) and when spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley are in the 4-leaf to flag-leaf stage. Application before the 4-leaf stage of wheat and barley may cause severe twisting of leaves and stem, and head deformities which may reduce yield up to 10%. Do not apply later than the flag-leaf stage.

Rates of Application
I. Low Rate: To control the following weeds apply a uniform spray containing 0.45 L/ha Starane GBX Herbicide and 420 g a.e./ha 2,4-D Ester Herbicide in a minimum of 100 L of water per hectare to thoroughly cover the weeds.
II. High Rate: To control the above weeds plus the additional weeds listed below, apply a uniform spray containing 0.6 L/ha of Starane GBX Herbicide and 560 g a.e./ha of 2,4-D Ester Herbicide in a minimum of 100 L of water per hectare to thoroughly cover the weeds.

Mixing Instructions
Add the correct amount of Starane GBX Herbicide to spray tank 1/2 filled with water and agitate. Add the correct amount of 2,4-D Ester Herbicide and continue to agitate.

Pre-Harvest/Grazing Intervals (Starane GBX Herbicide + 2,4-D Ester Herbicide)
Do not permit lactating dairy animals to graze fields within 7 days after application.
Do not harvest forage or cut hay within 30 days after application.
Withdraw meat animals from treated fields at least 3 days before slaughter.
Do not harvest the treated mature crop within 60 days after application.

TANK-MIX COMBINATIONS - STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + 2,4-D ESTER HERBICIDE + OTHER HERBICIDES
Tank mixtures of Starane GBX Herbicide + 2,4-D Ester Herbicide with other herbicides will provide control of additional weeds. For products which may be tank mixed with Starane GBX Herbicide + 2,4-D Ester Herbicide and the additional weeds controlled see following table. Follow all precautions, minimal interval to harvest and directions for use on the Starane GBX Herbicide and tank-mix partner labels.

TANK-MIX COMBINATION - STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + MCPA LV500 HERBICIDE
For control of a wide spectrum of broadleaved weeds (see following table) apply Starane GBX Herbicide at 0.6 L/ha tank mixed with MCPA LV500 Herbicide at 1.12 L/ha. Apply postemergence when weeds are in the seedling stage (2-4 leaf) and when spring wheat, durum wheat and spring barley are in the 3-leaf to flag-leaf stage. Application before the 3-leaf stage of wheat and barley may cause severe twisting of leaves and stem, and head deformities which may reduce yield up to 10%. Do not apply later than the flag-leaf stage. Do not apply to cereals underseeded with a legume.
Mixing Instructions
Add the correct amount of Starane GBX Herbicide to spray tank 1/2 filled with water and agitate. Add the correct amount of MCPA LV500 Herbicide and continue to agitate.

Pre-Harvest/Grazing Intervals (Starane GBX Herbicide + MCPA LV500 Herbicide)
Allow 7 days between application and grazing/cutting for hay.
Do not harvest the treated mature crop within 60 days after application.

TANK-MIX COMBINATIONS - STARANE GBX HERBICIDE + MCPA LV500 HERBICIDE + OTHER HERBICIDES
Tank mixtures of Starane GBX Herbicide + MCPA LV500 Herbicide with other herbicides will provide control of additional weeds. For products which may be tank mixed with Starane GBX Herbicide + MCPA LV500 Herbicide and the additional weeds controlled see following table. Follow all precautions, minimal interval to harvest and directions for use (including timing of application) on the Starane GBX Herbicide and tank-mix partner labels.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
For resistance management, Starane GBX Herbicide is a Group 4 herbicide. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to Starane GBX Herbicide and other Group 4 herbicides. The resistant biotypes may dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. 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 herbicide resistance:
Where possible, rotate the use of Starane GBX Herbicide or other Group 4 herbicides with different herbicide groups that control the same weeds in a field.
Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group when such use is permitted.
Herbicide use should be based on an IPM program that includes scouting, historical information related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and considers tillage (or other mechanical), cultural, biological and other chemical control practices.
Monitor treated weed populations for resistance development.
Prevent movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and tillage equipment and planting clean seed.
Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for any additional pesticide resistance-management and/or integrated weed-management recommendations for specific crops and weed biotypes.

NOTICE TO USER: This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label