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A water dispersible granule containing 70% w/w Dithianon.

 

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.

Dithianon WG is a protectant fungicide for the reduction of scab (Venturia spp.) on apples and pears.

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

 

Dithianon WG must not be mixed with lime sulphur or highly 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.

Under certain climatic conditions, some apple varieties may be more susceptible to russetting following dithianon treatments during blossom and early fruit development.

 

Dithianon WG is a protectant fungicide for the reduction of scab (Venturia spp.) on apples and pears.

Where mildew is prevalent apply Dithianon WG in conjunction with a mildew fungicide.

 

Apply preventatively from the beginning of bud burst.

Apply 0.5 kg of Dithianon WG in a minimum of 200 litres water/ha.

Interval: 5 – 10 days, depending on disease pressure.

Water volume should be based on the size of the trees and leaf area at application, and sufficient to ensure good coverage.

Apply a maximum of six applications per year. Under certain climatic conditions, some apple varieties may be more susceptible to russetting following dithianon treatments during blossom and early fruit development.

 

 

Half fill the spray tank with clean water and start agitation. Slowly add in the required amount of product. Empty container completely and dispose of safely. Add the remainder of the water and continue agitation until spraying is complete. Apply by any low or high volume orchard sprayer. Do not apply by hand-held equipment.

 

For details of compatibilities contact your distributor, local BASF representative, the BASF Technical Services Hotline: 0845 602 2553 or visit our website at: www.agriCentre.basf.co.uk When tank mixing Dithianon WG with any product ensure both products are applied within the manufacturers recommendations for use.

 

 Incompatible Mixtures

Dithianon WG must not be mixed with lime sulphur or highly alkaline products.

 

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