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CARECA is a residual herbicide for the pre-emergence control of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonus weeds in a range of crops.
Suspension concentrate containing 500g/l propyzamide.

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.
CARECA is a residual herbicide for the pre-emergence control of monocotyledonous weeds and dicotyledonous weeds in a wide range of crops. This herbicide stops plant growth by inhibiting cell division in shoots and roots. Uptake occurs through the roots and the action sites are the meristem cells in roots and shoots.
For best results ensure an even soil coverage when weeds have not yet emerged. The best results are achieved by winter application to bare fine, firm and moist soil. Rain is required after application if the soil is dry. The uptake of the product by weeds is slow. Excessive organic debris, straw, ash or ploughed-up turf may reduce the effectiveness of the product.
CARECA can be applied in frosty conditions, but should not be applied where the soil is frozen and run-off is likely to occur

RESTRICTIONS
Maximum number of treatments is 1 per crop or 1 per year. Maximum total application rate is therefore equivalent to one full application rate for all crops.
Take care to avoid local overdosing.
Do not make more than one application of CARECA within 9 months of the same area of land.
Do not treat protected crops.
Do not spray in windy weather and avoid drift onto neighbouring crops, or non-target plants.
No taints have been detected in tests with treated field crops. Consult processor before using on crops being grown for processing.
Treated clover, fodder rape, kale, turnip and sugar beet must not be used for human or animal consumption.
CARECA can be used on all soil types with the following exception: do not use on soils containing more than 10% organic matter except in forestry

Resistance warning
Propyzamide is in the chemical family of Benzamides which inhibit the assembly of microtubules. It is recommended not to overdose products based in such modes of action on the same field.
Strains of some annual grasses (e.g. black-grass, wild oats, Italian ryegrass) have developed resistance to herbicides which may lead to poor control. A strategy for preventing and managing such resistance should be adopted. Guidelines have been produced by the Weed Resistance Action Group and copies are available from the HGCA, CPA, your distributor, crop advisor or product manufacturer.
Certain weeds may develop resistance to products of UPL. Since such circumstances are beyond our control, UPL will not be under liability for any resulting loss of damage whatsoever

WEED CONTROL AND CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
AGRICULTURAL CROPS
When applied to winter oilseed rape, chicory (witloof) or seed crops of any of the following: red or white clover, fodder rape, kale, turnip or sugar beet, the susceptibilities of common species to CARECA at 1.4 litres/ha (applied pre-emergence) are given below: (Note: Please refer to section on sugar beet for their recommended rates of use).
Note – On clover application must only be made to crops grown for ‘at least’ one season.

Winter oilseed rape
CARECA may be applied as soon as possible after the crop has reached 3rd true leaf stage, between 1st October and 31st January. Crop selectivity is by depth protection. Factors which cause shallow rooting may reduce crop safety.
Application rate: 1.4 – 1.7 litres/ha.

Chicory
CARECA may be applied shortly after drilling and before crop emergence.
Application rate: 3 litres/ha.

Seed crops of sugar beet
CARECA may be applied as soon as possible after the crop has reached 4th true leaf stage, between 1st October and 31st January.
Application rate: 1.7 litres/ha.

Seed crops of fodder tape, kale or turnip
CARECA may be applied as soon as possible after the crop has reached 3rd true leaf stage, between 1st October and 31st January.
Application rate: 1.4 litres/ha.

Seed crops of red or white clover
CARECA may be applied to established crops grown for at least one season, between 1st October and 31st January.
Application rate: 1.4 litres/ha.

Apple, pear and plum
CARECA may be applied to established crops grown for at least one season, between 1st October and 31st January.
Application rate: Annual weeds 1.4 litres/ha. Perennial and annual weeds 3.4 litres/ha.

Rhubarb
CARECA may be applied to established crops grown for at least one season, between 1st October and 31st December.
Application rate: Annual weeds 1.4 litres/ha. Perennial and annual weeds 3.4 litres/ha.

Endive and lettuce (outdoor crops only)
CARECA may be applied shortly after drilling and before crop emergence or shortly before planting.
Application rate: 2.2 - 2.8 litres/ha. Use the higher rate under dry soil conditions or warm weather, and irrigate or incorporate

MIXING AND SPRAYING
For agricultural crops, apply as a mechanical spray to the soil in 200 – 1000 litres water per hectare as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC classification). For horticultural crops, forestry and amenity vegetation apply 400 – 1000 litres water per hectare as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC classification). For forestry and amenity vegetation, a knapsack sprayer can also be used. Apply 300 – 1000 litres per hectare as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC classification). Check and clean all hoses, nozzles and equipment to be used prior to use. Half fill the sprayer tank with clean water and begin agitation. Add the required quantity of CARECA. Fill the spray tank with water as required whilst agitating. Continue agitating during spraying. Spray immediately, so do not allow the mixture to stand. Wash sprayer thoroughly with wetting agent and water immediately after spraying. Wash out with water.