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Suspension Concentrate (SC) containing 500 g/l (44.1 % w/w) ethofumesate. Also contains 1,2-ethanediol. For the control of annual grasses and broad-leaved weeds in sugar beet, red beet, fodder beet and mangels and in grassland for seed production.

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. Ethofumesate is a benzofuran herbicide for control of annual grasses and broad-leaved weeds. ETHOFOL can be used pre- or post- crop emergence in sugar beet, red beet, fodder beet and mangels, including seed crops. ETHOFOL must be used in combination with other products based on chloridazon or lenacil (pre-emergence) or phenmedipham (post-emergence), as listed in the sections ‘Crop specific information’ and ‘Compatibility’.
The product can also be used in established grassland swards of perennial ryegrass and tall fescue grown for seed production. It must not be used on grassland for agricultural use or animal consumption. Applications of ETHOFOL can be made as an overall or a band spray.

RESTRICTIONS
ETHOFOL can be used on light soils and those with organic matter at or below 5 %. On medium soils persistence and residual control may be reduced and/or
weed control may be less than the listed susceptibilities. Avoid drift to areas outside those being sprayed having due regard to the prevailing weather conditions and spray quality being used. Do not treat when frost is expected within the next 7 days, as this may cause irreversible damage to the crops.
Do not treat red beet with ETHOFOL in combination with chloridazon. Do not use when crop is under stress, e.g. from the use of other pesticides, wind damage, lime deficiency, nutrient deficiencies, insect or fungal attack etc., as this may cause irreversible damage to the crop.
Do not spray under high light intensity or temperatures (> 21 °C). In this case delay applicatio nuntil the evening.
Consult processors before using on red beet grown for processing.
This product must not be used on grassland where treated grass may be consumed by livestock (either by direct grazing or consumption of grass cuttings).

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Overall spray
Apply in 200-240 litres water per hectare as a COARSE (pre-emergence applications only) or MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC classification).

Band spray
The application rate for band spraying is as mentioned in the section ‘Crop specific information’, but the area treated by these application rates is dependent on the row spacing and the band width. Apply in 240 litres water per ha as a MEDIUM quality spray (BCPC classification), using nozzles suitable for this application (consult manufacturers’ instructions where necessary). For an 18 cm band and a water volume of 240 litres water per ha, flat fan nozzles with a fan angle of 80 °
and an output of 0.4 litre per minute at 3 bar can be used. 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 the mixing partner, followed by the required quantity of ETHOFOL. Fill the spray tank with water as required whilst agitating. Continue agitating during spraying. The time between preparing the spray liquid and using it on the field should be as short as possible, as crystallisation of the phenmedipham product may occur. When spraying take care to avoid drift onto neighbouring crops, buildings or non-target plants.

TANK CLEANING
Mix only the required quantity of ETHOFOL. At the end of spraying wash sprayer tank, pump and hoses with water and liquid detergent and empty completely.

COMPATIBILITY
For information on tank mixes please see the UPL website (www.upleurope.com).

CONDITIONS OF SUPPLY
All goods supplied by us are of high grade and we believe them to be suitable but, as we cannot exercise control over their storage, handling, mixing or use, or the weather conditions before, during and after application which may affect the performance of the goods, all conditions and warranties, statutory or otherwise, as to the quality or fitness for any purpose of our goods are excluded, and no responsibility will be accepted by us or re-sellers for any failure in performance, damage or injury whatsoever arising from their storage, handling, application or use. Our staff or agents cannot vary these conditions whether or not they supervise or assist in the use of such goods.