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Caramba 90 is a broad spectrum fungicide with curative and protectant activity, which can be used on all commercial varieties of winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, winter and spring barley, triticale and rye. Caramba 90 can also be used on oilseed rape, field beans, combining and vining peas and lupins. When applied to oilseed rape in the spring, Caramba 90 can provide plant growth regulation in the form of a reduction in crop height.

 

Do not apply to oilseed rape crops that are damaged or stressed from factors such as previous product use, adverse weather conditions (e.g. drought, frost or waterlogging), nutrient deficiency or pest attacks.

Caramba 90 is formulated specifically for use on oilseed rape and legumes. The addition of further adjuvants is not advised.

Caramba 90 should not be applied with pyrethroids to flowering oilseed rape.

Ensure the sprayer is free from previous chemical residues that may harm the crop. Use of a detergent cleaner is advised before and after use.

Rate:Rate of Application 1.0 l/ha

Critical Comments:full control

Disease:Rust

Rate:Rate of Application 0.8 l/ha

Critical Comments:Reduction

 

Disease:Rust

Rate:Rate of Application 0.8 l/ha

Critical Comments:Control

 

Disease:Ascochyta

Rate:Rate of Application 0.8l/ha

Critical Comments:Reduction

Disease:Botrytis

Rate:Rate of Application 0.8l/ha

Critical Comments:Reduction

Disease:Rust

Rate:Rate of Application 0.8 l/ha

Critical Comments:Control

Caramba 90 contains metconazole, a DMI fungicide. Resistance to some DMI fungicides has been identified in Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) which may seriously affect the performance of some products. For further advice on resistance management in DMIs contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website.

Cereal Powdery mildew strains with decreased sensitivity to triazoles are common in the UK.

Where these occur or develop, Caramba 90 may not give satisfactory control.

For crop/pathogen situations where repeated spray applications are required, alternation or mixtures with an effective non cross-resistant fungicide are recommended. Fungicide use does not replace the need for non-chemical cultural control methods e.g. resistant crop varieties, good agronomic practice, plant hygiene.

 

After treating a cereal, oilseed rape or legume crop with Caramba 90, the crops listed below may be sown as a following crop:- Beans, Clover, Oilseed rape, Ryegrass, Cabbage, Lettuce,Onions, Sugar bee,t Carrots, Linseed, Pea,s Sunflowe,r Cereals, Maize, Potatoes.

The effects of Caramba 90 on other crops has not been assessed.

Never prepare more spray solution than is required.

Three quarters fill the tank with water and start the agitation. To ensure thorough mixing of the product, invert the container several times before opening. Add the required quantity of Caramba 90 to the spray tank while re-circulating. Fill up the tank with water and continue agitation until spraying is completed.

On emptying the container, rinse container thoroughly by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add washings to spray tank at time of filling and dispose of container safely.

 

In cereals apply Caramba 90 in 200 to 300 l/ha water.

In oilseed rape and legumes apply Caramba 90 in 200-400 l/ha water.

Apply as a MEDIUM spray, as defined by BCPC. In dense crops use the higher volume to achieve adequate penetration and good coverage of the crop.

To ensure optimum spray coverage and minimize spray drift, adjust the spray boom to the appropriate height above the crop, in according to guidance provided by the sprayer and/or nozzle manufacture Sprayers should be thoroughly cleaned out immediately after use.

 

Caramba 90 may be applied in reduced water volumes as specified in the table below, although efficacy at this reduced volume has not been evaluated. Application of this product at reduced- volume is at user’s risk with regard to biological efficacy.