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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DO NOT apply to weeds which are dormant or stressed due to prolonged periods ofextreme heat or cold, moisture stress (water-logging or drought), dusty or salty conditions or a previous herbicide treatment.
If plants have been heavily slashed or grazed, ensure adequate foliage regrowth before treatment.
DO NOT apply onto or into water.
DO NOT use on turf or home gardens. Use of aminopyralid-contaminated turf cuttings mayharm organisms in the soil environment.
DO NOT spray if rain is likely to occur within three hours or if heavy rain is likely to occurwithin 48 hours.
DO NOT allow the spray to drift onto susceptible crops
DO NOT apply close to, or onto, areas containing roots of desirable plants, where treatedsoil may be washed to areas growing, or to be planted with desirable plants, or on sites where surface water from heavy rain can be expected to run off to areas containing or to be planted with susceptible crops or plants.
DO NOT sow susceptible crops into paddocks treated with Apache until after the requiredplantback period has elapsed. See the CROP ROTATION section.
DO NOT use plant material that has been treated with Apache within the previous 12 weeksfor making compost, mushroom substrate or mulching susceptible crops - see the CROP ROTATION section.
DO NOT use hay or other plant material harvested within 12 weeks of treatment with Apachefor making compost or mulching susceptible crops
DO NOT use manure, paunch grass or dairy effluent from animals grazing in areas treatedwith Apache within the previous 12 weeks for making compost unless the 4 day slaughter interval (see withholding period statement) has been observed
DO NOT move soil, which may have been sprayed, to areas where desirable plants are to begrown.

COMPATIBILITY:
If appropriate, Apache may be tank mixed with glyphosate.

MIXING:
Equipment must be decontaminated BEFORE and AFTER the application of Apache.

Apache is a water dispersible granule to be mixed with water. Apache should be added to the spray tank while agitating. If the ability to agitate the spray tank is limited, premix Apache in a bucket before adding to the main tank. Once diluted correctly, Apache remains dispersed. APACHE MUST BE KEPT IN SUSPENSION IN THE SPRAYMIX AT ALL TIMES BY CONTINUOUS AGITATION.
When a prepared spray solution has been allowed to stand, thoroughly re-agitate before using. In tank mixes, Apache must be in suspension before adding any partner product or surfactance.
DO NOT store a suspension of Apache for more than 1 day – otherwise significantbreakdown will occur.

If tank mixing with glyphosate, the following order should be followed:

Quarter fill the spray tank, and while maintaining agitation:  Add Apache (as described above). Add water to ½ - ¾ fill the spray tank. Add glyphosate and allow to thoroughly mix. Add Boost   Penetrant. Add water to bring to the final spray volume. 

USE OF SURFACTANT/WETTING AGENT:
Dow AgroSciences does not support the use of Apache with wetting agents other than Boost Penetrant.

APPLICATION:
Apache must be applied via ground-based methods only.
Apply using well-maintained, accurately calibrated spray equipment. Use under meteorological conditions, or with spraying equipment, that will minimise drift.

Always ensure thorough coverage.
Knapsack: Apply as a light wetting spray to full coverage.
High Volume Handgun application:
Apply to the centre of the plant minimising spray drift onto pasture. Spray foliage stems and canes until wet. Ensure coverage is uniform and complete.
Use pressures of 1000-2000 kPa depending on target species and size of bush. Use a no. 6 nozzle tip. For larger bushes, use a higher water volume, higher pressures and ensure penetration into the centre of the bush.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT:
Small amounts of Apache will damage pastures and susceptible crops (See CROP ROTATION section).
To avoid subsequent injury to crops, immediately after spraying thoroughly remove all traces of Apache from mixing and spray equipment as follows: Wash down exterior of sprayer before flushing tanks, lines, etc. Drain tank completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, drain the tank and clean any tank, pump, line and nozzle filters for a minimum of 10 minutes. After cleaning the tank as above, fill the tank with clean water and add 300 mL household chlorine bleach (containing 4% chlorine) per 100 L of water. Household bleach should be less than 12 months old, and stored away from direct sunlight. Flush the hand gun or knapsack wand and hoses then allow to stand for 15 minutes with agitation engaged, then drain. Drain tank, then flush tank, the handgun or knapsack wand and hoses with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Nozzles, screens, filters, relief valves, dump lines, caps and taps at the end of spray lines, tank lids, flow meters, lines to pressure gauges, external tank indicators, induction hoppers, etc. should removed/pulled apart and cleaned separately. To remove traces of chlorine bleach, rinse the tank thoroughly with clean water and flush through hoses and boom.
CAUTION: DO NOT use chlorine bleach with ammonia.
DO NOT clean equipment in an enclosed area.
Rinse water should be discharged onto a designated disposal area or, if this is unavailable, onto unused land away from desirable plants and their roots and watercourses.

MAXIMUM RESIDUE LIMITS
It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the New Zealand (Maximum Residues Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards.

Withholding Periods (WHP):
Meat: Do not graze non-milking stock within 1 day of application.

Animals grazing pasture more than 7 days after treatment with Apache, may be sent for slaughter. Animals grazing treated pasture within 7 days of application, must be grazed for at least 4 days on clean feed before being sent for slaughter. Clean feed is a paddock where there is no grazing restriction in force at the time of grazing.
Cutting for animal feed e.g. hay or silage: Do not cut treated paddocks for animal feed for12 weeks after application.
Milking stock: do not graze animals currently being milked on areas treated with Apache within 3 days of application.

RAINFASTNESS:
Do not apply if rain is likely within 3 hours or if heavy rain is likely to occur within 48 hours.

RE-ENTRY
Wait until the spray has dried. If prior re-entry is required wear, the personal protective equipment as directed in the safety directions section of this label.

ANIMAL WASTE
DO NOT use animal waste (e.g. manure, slurry, paunch grass) from animals grazing pasturetreated with Apache within the previous 12 weeks for making compost or mulching susceptible crops. Animals become residue free after grazing for 4 consecutive days on clean feed. Clean feed is a paddock where there is no withholding period or grazing restriction for Apache or any other product in force at the time of grazing.
DO NOT apply animal waste (e.g. manure, slurry), from animals grazing treated pastures with Apache within the previous 12 weeks, to susceptible crops, or to land used for growingsusceptible crops - see the Crop Rotation section.
Unless fed on clean feed (see above for clean feed explanation) for 4 days, the purchaser of animals grazing on pasture treated with Apache within the last 12 weeks must be advised that paunch grass, manure and slurry from these animals may contain residues and hence the purchaser must follow the relevant Protection for the Environment restrictions on this label. This restriction is no longer required once 12 weeks has elapsed from treatment to grazing.
DO NOT plant a susceptible crop in fields treated in the previous year with manure fromanimals that have grazed treated pasture within 12 weeks of application until a field bioassay shows that the residue concentration in the soil is at level that is not injurious to the crop to be planted - see the Crop Rotation section.
To promote herbicide decomposition, manure should be evenly incorporated into the soil surface. Breakdown of residues in plants or manure is more rapid under warm, moist soil conditions and may be enhanced by supplemental irrigation.
Dairy and feed pad effluent. Effluent from animals grazing treated pasture within 12 weeksof treatment may contain residues. Effluent from these animals may contain residues for 4 days after removal of the animals from the Apache treated pasture. Disposal of this effluent by irrigation may cause damage to clover and other sensitive crops during this 4 day period.
DO NOT send off-farm, any effluent (or compost made from it), from animals that havegrazed on pasture treated with Apache within the last 12 weeks until the animals have grazed 4 days on clean feed (see above for clean feed explanation). This restriction is no longer required once 12 weeks has elapsed from treatment of grazing.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
DO NOT graze or cut treated crops or plants for stock food except as specified under WITHHOLDING PERIODS. It is recommended, however, not to graze treated areas for 2 to 3 days to ensure product efficacy.
Poisonous plants may become more palatable after spraying and stock should be kept away from these plants until they have died down.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PASTURES AND PLANTING OF FOLLOWING CROPS
Apache is injurious to pasture grasses, forage brassicas, legumes and other broadleafplants. Residues in the soil may prevent their early re-establishment after treatment. Susceptible broadleaf crops and plants include but are not limited to, flowers, fruit trees, legumes (including pasture & forage legumes), ornamentals, potatoes, shade trees, squash, tomatoes, vegetables, or vine crops. Susceptible crops and plants may be damaged by this herbicide during both growing and dormant periods. If in doubt regarding other crops, or for further information consult a Dow AgroSciences representative.
The rate of decline of soil residues is dependent on several factors (including soil type and rainfall) and will vary from district to district. Under low rainfall conditions (less than 800mm per year) or in heavy, poor draining soil, delay planting of susceptible broadleaf crops for at least 2 years unless first tested using the bioassay method described below. Delay planting of improved pasture grasses for at least 12 weeks.
To promote herbicide decomposition, plant residues from the treated crop should be evenly incorporated in the surface soil. Breakdown of residues in plants or manure is more rapid under warm, moist soil conditions and may be enhanced by supplemental irrigation.

Where Apache residue carryover is suspected and susceptible crops are to be planted, test the treated area as follows:
Field bioassay –plant a small area of the susceptible crop 4 to 6 weeks before the desired planting date and take note of any symptoms of injury in germinating seedlings. If any herbicide symptoms are observed, do NOT plant the crop.
Pot bioassay – where it is not practical to do field bioassay, plant a small number of seeds of the susceptible crop into pots containing soil from throughout the treated field. Do this test 4 to 6 weeks before the desired planting date. If any herbicide symptoms are observed in germinating seedlings, do NOT plant the crop.
Subterranean clover is highly sensitive to Apache and therefore is a good test species for a bioassay.