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A suspension concentrate containing 125 g/l dithianon and 561 g/l potassium phosphonates for the control of scab in apples and pears.

 

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.

Delan Pro is a protectant fungicide for the control of scab in apples and pears.

 

Do not use on crops destined for cider or perry production.

Delan Pro contains dithianon. Under certain climatic conditions, some apple varieties may be more susceptible to russeting following dithianon treatment during blossom and early fruit development. Caution is advised when mixing with carbonate- and bicarbonate containing products.

Carbon dioxide and/or foaming may be produced and reduction of efficacy may occur.

Delan Pro must not be mixed with lime sulphur or high alkaline products.

This product will not provide season long control and will therefore need to be used in a program with other scab fungicides with a different mode of action.

Delan Pro has not been tested on the beneficial organisms used in Integrated Pest Management systems.

 

Delan Pro is a protectant fungicide for the control of scab in apples and pears.

Delan Pro contains dithianon and potassium phosphonates.

Effective disease management is a critical component in delaying the build-up of resistant pathogen populations. Therefore Delan Pro should be applied according to the recommendations for the target disease at the rate and timings indicated.

Delan Pro should be applied preventatively.

Use a maximum of six applications of Delan Pro per year.

For further advice on resistance management contact your agronomist or specialist advisor or visit the FRAG-UK website.

 

Delan Pro can be used on all apple and pear varieties however under certain climatic conditions some apple and pear varieties may be more susceptible to russetting following treatment during blossom and early fruit development. Limited evidence indicates a yield reduction when used on Gala.

Apply Delan Pro from the start of bud burst prior to disease development and repeat at 5-10 day intervals, depending on disease pressure and seasonal weather conditions. Use a maximum of six applications of Delan Pro per year. A minimum of 35 days must elapse between the last spray and harvest.

Delan Pro should be applied at a rate of 2.5 litres per hectare in a water volume of 150- 1000 litres.

Water volume should be based on the size of the trees and leaf area at application and sufficient to ensure good and even coverage, but not to the point of run-off.

 

Never prepare more spray solution than is required.

Three quarters fill the tank with clean water and start the agitation. To ensure thorough mixing of the product, invert the container several times before opening. Add the required quantity of Delan Pro to the spray tank while re-circulating. Add the remainder of the water and continue agitation until spraying is complete.

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

Apply as a MEDIUM spray, as defined by BCPC.

Wash out the sprayer thoroughly with water and liquid detergent immediately after use. Finally wash out with water again.

For details of compatibilities contact your distributor, local BASF representative, the BASF Technical Services Hotline: 0845 602 2553 or visit our website on: www.agriCentre.basf. co.uk

Known incompatibilities: Caution is advised when mixing with carbonate- and bicarbonate containing products. Carbon dioxide and/or foaming may be produced and reduction of efficacy may occur. Delan Pro must not be mixed with lime sulphur or high alkaline products.