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An insecticide/acaricide containing 480 grams per litre (44.65% w/w) chlorpyrifos for the control of various pests in listed cereals, grassland, sugar beet, potatoes, cabbage, carrots, maize, onions, apples, pears, plums, raspberry, strawberry, currants, gooseberry and in forestry.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS
Pests: Frit fly, Leatherjacket, Wheat bulb fly, Aphids, Wheat blossom midge.
Rate: 1.5l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 3. Latest time of application: 14 days before harvest.

GRASSLAND
Pests: Frit fly, Leatherjacket.
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: 14 days before harvest.

HEAD CABBAGE
Pests: Root fly
Rate: 2 l/ha as a spray
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 3. Latest time of application: prior to head formation (BBCH 41).

CHINESE CABBAGE
Pests: Root fly
Rate: 70 ml dilute solution per plant or 5 l per 30 m row as a drench in the field.
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 1. Latest time of application: prior to head formation (BBCH 41). 

SUGAR BEET
Pests: Leatherjacket
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: End-July in year of harvest.

ONION
Pests: Cutworm
Rate: 2 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: 21 days before harvest.

POTATO
Pests: Cutworm
Rate: 2 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: Seed crops only.

CARROT
Pests: Cutworm
Rate: 2 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: 14 days before harvest.

APPLES, PEARS
Pests: Apple blossom weevil, Aphid, Tortrix moth, Winter Moth, s, Capsids, Red spider mite, Caterpillar, Pear sucker, Codling moth.
Rate: 2 l/ha
Critical comments: latest time of application: 14 days before harvest. Post blossom applications are only permitted for crops destined for cider/perry production.

PLUMS
Pests: Aphid, Winter moth, Tortrix moth, Mealy plum aphid, Damson hop aphid.
Rate: 2 l/ha
Critical comments: latest time of application: 14 days before harvest. Post blossom applications are only permitted for heat preservation. 

STRAWBERRY
Pests: Aphid, Tortrix, Red spider mite, Vine weevil.
Rate: 1.5 l/ha as a spray
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 1. 

RASPBERRY
Pests: Aphid, Cane midge, Raspberry beetle, Red spider mite.
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 2. Latest time of application: 7 days before harvest.

BLACKCURRANT, REDCURRANT, WHITECURRANT
Pests: Aphid, Capsids, Caterpillar, Red spider mit.
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments: maximum number of applications per crop - 3. Latest time of application: 14 days before harvest.

GOOSEBERRY
Pests: Aphid, Capsids, Caterpillar, Red spider mit.
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments:lLatest time of application: 14 days before harvest.

MAIZE
Pests: Cutworm, Frit fly
Rate: 1.5 l/ha
Critical comments: latest time of application: 21 days before harvest. 

FOREST NURSERY CONIFERS
Pests: Root weevils
Rate: 570 ml dilute solution per plant as a drench

Specific Restrictions: 
When applied as a drench the following maximum concentrations must not be exceeded: Listed brassicae treated in the field - 100 ml product per 100 litres water. Strawberries and conifers - 2 litres product per 1000 litres water. Peat blocks containing head cabbage - 100 ml product per 25 litres of water. Modules containing head cabbage - 50 ml product per 5 litres of water. Trigger must only be applied as a drench treatment to strawberries between the end of the cropping season and the end of November. Fruit crops must not be treated whilst in flower. When spraying cut logs the concentration of the spray must not exceed 1 litre product per 100 litres water.

Carrot 
1. For carrots grown on mineral soil, that is soil containing up to and including 10% humified organic matter, the combined maximum total dose of approved organophosphorus insecticides must not exceed the equivalent of three full rate applications per crop. This may be applied as three full rate applications or, where split doses are permitted on individual product labels, as a larger number of split doses. 2. For carrots grown on organic soil, that is soil containing more than 10% humified organic matter, the combined maximum total dose of approved organophosphorus insecticides must not exceed the equivalent of four full rate applications per crop. This may be applied as four full rate applications or, where split doses are permitted on individual product labels, as a larger number of split doses. See also PRECAUTIONS marked*.

Tank Mixes: 
Trigger is compatible in tank-mix for application by conventional hydraulic equipment with one of the approved formulations listed below. When tank-mixing Trigger, the Directions for Use of both products must be strictly observed. Normally mix Trigger in the spray tank first unless directed otherwise. Spray out immediately after mixing.

Resistant Strains: 
Strains of some aphid species, pear suckers and spider mites resistant to one or more groups of insecticides are widespread. Where strains resistant to products containing chlorpyrifos occur, Trigger is unlikely to give satisfactory control. Repeat treatments are likely to result in lower levels of control. Where repeat treatments are necessary, use different active ingredients. For damson-hop aphid, wherever possible use different active ingredients in a programme of treatments. Processed Crops: Consult processors before treating crops intended for processing. Do not contaminate water with the product or its container. (Do not clean application equipment near surface water / Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads).

Soils: 
Trigger is active against recommended soil pests on all soil types, but activity may be reduced on organic soils.

Weather:
Do not apply onto snow covered or frosted soils or during windy weather. Activity may be reduced when soil temperatures are below 5º C (41º F).

Mixing: 
Pour the required quantity of Trigger into the sprayer tank already half-filled with water and with the recirculation system in action. Top up the tank with water and maintain re-circulation until the tank is sprayed out.

Application: 
Apply the prepared mix as a MEDIUM spray (BCPC definition). Operate equipment to achieve maximum foliar coverage and penetration into the middle of plants or bushes (where applicable). Spray booms fitted with pendant lances may enhance efficacy in some crops.