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A wettable powder containing 50% dimethomorph.

A fungicide for use against crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) in strawberries and root rot (Phytophthora spp.) in raspberries and blackberries.

STRAWBERRY(OUTDOOR), STRAWBERRY(PROTECTED)
Diseases: Crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum)
Rate: 3l/ha
Critical comments: Maximum number of applications (per year) 1. Latest Time of Application: 35 days before harvest.

RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES
Diseases:  Root rot (Phytophthora spp.)
Rate: 3l/ha
Critical comments: Maximum number of applications (per year) 1. Latest Time of Application: 90 days before harvest.

Other Specific Restrictions:
1. For use on protected strawberry as a drip irrigation or root drench the concentration of the diluted product must not exceed 1 g product per litre water. If using the maximum concentration do not apply more than 100 ml of diluted product/solution per plant. Do not exceed the maximum individual dose or exceed 0.1 g product per plant.
2. For the use on protected and outdoor raspberries and blackberries as a drip irrigation or root drench the concentration of the diluted product must not exceed 5 g product per litre water. If using the maximum concentration do not apply more than 200 ml of the diluted product/ solution per plant. Do not exceed the maximum individual dose or exceed 1.0g product per plant.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE IMPORTANT:
This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

Restrictions/Warnings For professional use only.
Processed crops Consult processor before use on crops for processing

Disease control
Paraat is a fungicide with protectant activity against crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) in strawberries and root rot (Phytophthora spp.) in raspberries and blackberries. Paraat will be most effective when applied as a protectant treatment immediately after planting, before disease symptoms appear.
Resistance
Paraat contains dimethomorph, a CAA fungicide. It should be used in accordance with FRAC resistance management advice for CAA fungicides. In outdoor and protected crops of strawberries, no more than one application of Paraat per year may be made for moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). Applications should be made preventatively after planting. In raspberries and blackberries, no more than one application of Paraat per year may be made for moderate control of root rot (Phytophthora spp.). Applications should be made preventatively immediately after planting in the spring or autumn. Alternation with fungicides with different modes of action to Paraat is recommended as part of a resistance management programme. CAA fungicides should not make up more than 50% of the intended number of fungicide applications for Phytophthora disease control in strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Use Paraat as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate fungicides with a different mode of action.

Crops
Outdoor strawberries
Time of application For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting. Rate of application Apply Paraat at 3.0 kg/ha as a high volume spray of 600–1000 litres of water per hectare, ensuring good coverage around the base of the plant.

Protected strawberries
Time of application For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum), apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting. Rate of application Apply Paraat as a drip irrigation or root drench treatment of 0.1 gram of product per plant, not exceeding 3.0 kg of product/ha. Paraat may be used at the following dilutions and water volumes: 1g Paraat/litre of water - use 100 ml/plant 0.5g Paraat/litre of water - use 200 ml/plant 0.25g Paraat/litre of water - use 400 ml/plant 3.3 Raspberries and blackberries (outdoor and protected) – qualified minor use recommendation Time of application For the moderate control of root rot (Phytophthora spp.) apply Paraat as a preventative treatment immediately after planting in the spring or autumn. Rate of application Apply as a drip irrigation or root drench treatment delivering 1.0 g of Paraat per plant, not exceeding 3.0 kg of product/ha. Paraat may be used at the following dilutions and water volumes: 5g Paraat/litre of water - use 200 ml/plant 2.5g Paraat/litre of water - use 400 ml/plant *There is limited evidence of crop safety and/or product efficacy available for Qualified Minor uses and the commercial risk of using this product under this Qualified Minor use is borne entirely by the grower.

Succeeding Crops
Following application of Paraat, allow 10 months before sowing clover.

Mixing and Application
In outdoor strawberries, Paraat should be applied as a COARSE spray as defined by BCPC, using a high volume drenching spray of 600–1000 litres of water per hectare, using hydraulic nozzles and ensuring good coverage around the base of the plant. In protected crops of strawberries, Paraat should be applied via drip irrigation or as a root drench delivering at least 100 ml of water per plant. In outdoor or protected raspberries and blackberries, Paraat should be applied via drip irrigation or as a root drench delivering at least 200 ml of water per plant. Half fill the sprayer, drench or irrigation tank with clean water and start agitation. Steadily add the required quantity of Paraat direct to the spray, drench or irrigation tank (pre-mixing is not necessary). Empty product container thoroughly and dispose of safely. Add the remainder of the water. Apply immediately and continue agitation until spraying, irrigation or drenching is complete. Wash sprayer or flush out drench or irrigation equipment thoroughly immediately after use, using clean water and following best practice advice and the guidance provided by the equipment manufacturer. Do not apply via knapsack sprayers