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A contact and systemic fungicide against scab in apples and pears. An emulsifiable concentrate containing 250 g/L (23.6% w/w) difenoconazole.

Other specific restrictions:
This product qualifies for inclusion within the Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) scheme for broadcast air-assisted sprayers. Before each spraying operation from a broadcast air-assisted sprayer, either a LERAP must be carried out in accordance with the ‘Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides Broadcast AirAssisted Sprayers’ booklet available from the HSE Chemicals Regulation Directorate’s website or the statutory buffer zone must be maintained. The results of the LERAP must be recorded and kept available for three years.
Do not re-use container for any purpose.

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.

RESISTANCE
DIFFERENCE contains a DMI fungicide. Resistance to some DMI fungicides has been identified in scab (Venturia inaequalis and Venturia pirina) which may seriously affect the performance of some products. For some further advice on resistance management in DMI’s contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
APPLES AND PEARS
DIFFERENCE controls apple scab (Venturia inaequalis) and pear scab (Venturia pirina) in apples and pears. It can be applied from bud burst to 14 days before harvest (including during flowering) up to four times in a season with a minimum interval of 8 days.
Dose: 0.2 L/ha
Alternate products with different modes of action in your spray programme against scab (see FRAC fungicide group list on the FRAC website).
CONSULT PROCESSOR BEFORE USING ON CROPS FOR PROCESSING

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Mixing
Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume. Fill the spray tank with half the required volume of clean water and start agitation. Add the required amount of DIFFERENCE and continue agitation while adding the rest of the water. Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying. Thoroughly wash all spray equipment (tank and nozzles) at least 2 times with water and add a cleaning agent after use.

Spray volume
Apples and pears: 200 – 1000 litres water per hectare.

Spraying
Apply as a MEDIUM quality spray as defined by BCPC. A spray pressure of 2 – 3 bar is preferred.

COMPATIBILITY
In case of tank mixes with trace elements, it is recommended that DIFFERENCE is added first to the tank with constant agitation and the mixture is sprayed without delay. Always use constant agitation of the sprayer tank during mixing, transportation and application. Spray immediately