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

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.
1. Restrictions/Warnings For professional use only.
1.1 Processed crops
Consult processor before use on crops for processing
2. Disease control
Rigel is a fungicide with protectant activity against crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) in strawberries and root rot (Phytophthora spp.) in raspberries and blackberries. Rigel will be most effective when applied as a protectant treatment immediately after planting, before disease symptoms appear.
2.1 Resistance
Rigel 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 Rigel 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 Rigel 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 Rigel 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 Rigel as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate fungicides with a different mode of action.
3. Crops
3.1 Outdoor strawberries Time of application
For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) apply Rigel as a preventative treatment immediately after planting.
Rate of application
Apply Rigel 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.
3.2 Protected strawberries Time of application
For the moderate control of crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum), apply Rigel as a preventative treatment immediately after planting.
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 Riigel 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 Rigel per plant, not exceeding 3.0 kg of product/ha.
Rigel may be used at the following dilutions and water volumes: 5g Rigel/litre of water - use 200 ml/plant 2.5g Rigel/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.
4. Succeeding Crops
Following application of Rigel, allow 10 months before sowing clover.
5. Mixing and Application
In outdoor strawberries, Rigel 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, Rigel 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, Rigel 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 waterand start agitation.
Steadily add the required quantity of Rigel 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.