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Aqueous suspension concentrate (SC) formulation containing 80g/litre phenmedipham and 80g/litre desmedipham for control of annual broad-leaved weeds in Sugar Beet and Fodder Beet.

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
The application of BEETUP COMPACT SC to crops suffering from stress may lead to a check to growth. If substantial day to night fluctuations in temperature occur shortly before or after the application crop growth may be checked.
Weeds are best controlled at the seeding stage when growing actively in warm, moist, sunny conditions. Under poor growing conditions control may be reduced.
DO NOT roll or harrow the crop within seven days before or after applying BEETUP COMPACT SC. Avoid spray drift onto neighbouring crops.

WEEDS CONTROLLED
BEETUP COMPACT SC should be used as a repeat low dose treatment when weeds are at the cotyledon stage. If sprayed at later growth stages, weed control may be reduced.
BEETUP COMPACT SC is a contact herbicide that is dependent for action on light and temperature.
This affects both weed control and crop safety
BEETUP COMPACT SC is absorbed through the leaves of the weeds and effects should be seen within three days of spraying the longer periods 7-10 days during cold weather.

TREATMENT OF CROPS
Crop Tolerance
All commercial varieties of Sugar Beet and Fodder Beet can be sprayed if healthy. Timing should be determined by the stage of growth and the weeds present. The safety of BEETUP COMPACT SC to the beet crop will vary with conditions around the time of application. As the beet plants are small and grow rapidly they can be affected by almost any change in conditions and can become stressed. This may not always be visible until affected by other factors such as herbicide spray.

Application
Apply at any stage of growth starting with a first application as soon as there is the fully expanded cotyledon stage of the weeds.
Observe a minimum of 6-7days between each application. Apply overall as a FINE spray (BCPC definition). Apply in a minimum of 100 litres of water per hectare. Even cover with a fine spray essential for good results. Avoid overlapping and drift by regarding the wind conditions.

MIXING
Half fill the spray tank with water and commence agitation. Add the tank-mix partner first and allow complete dispersion.
Add the required amount of BEETUP COMPACT SC to the sprayer tank and fill up with water whilst agitating. Use immediately.
Continue agitation until spraying is complete. Application should be completed within two hours of mixing as there is a risk of nozzle blockage, especially if the water temperature is lower than 5 C.
All liquids should be drained from the sprayer, pumps and hoses at the end of each day.
After use, thoroughly wash out the sprayer with a minimum of three flushes of water.