Icarus

Manufacturer
BASF
Category
Fungicides
Registered until
Registration expired
Registration number
14471
Active materials
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An emulsifiable concentrate containing 37.5 g/l epoxiconazole and 25.0 g/l metconazole.
A fungicide for use in winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, winter and spring barley, rye and triticale.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

ICARUS is a broad spectrum systemic fungicide with protectant and curative properties for use in winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, winter and spring barley, rye and triticale.
 
Restrictions/Warnings
This product may cause damage to broad-leaved plant species.
Avoid spray drift onto neighbouring crops.
Wash equipment thoroughly after use.
When applied to barley intended for malting, refer to the latest timing restrictions for epoxiconazole given by the British Beer and Pub Association.

Resistance management

Strains of certain diseases with decreased sensitivity to triazole fungicides are known to exist in the UK. Where these occur or develop, ICARUS may not give satisfactory control.
ICARUS contains the DMI fungicides epoxiconazole and metconazole. Resistance to some DMI fungicides has been identified in Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) which may seriously affect the performance of some products. For further advice on resistance management with DMIs contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website.
A strategy for managing resistance should be adopted. Guidelines have been produced by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) and copies are available from HGCA, CPA, your distributor, crop adviser or product manufacturer.
 
Crop specific information
Crops
ICARUS may be used on all varieties of winter and spring wheat, durum wheat, winter and spring barley, rye and triticale.

WINTER AND SPRING WHEAT, RYE, TRITICALE

Maximum individual dose: 3
Maximum number of treatments6
Latest time of application:GS 69 (end of flowering)
 
WINTER AND SPRING BARLEY
Maximum individual dose: 3
Maximum number of treatments6
Latest time of application:GS 59 (end of ear emergence)
 
Time of application
Apply ICARUS at the start of disease attack. Applications in wheat, rye and triticale can be made up to the end of flowering (GS 69). Applications in barley can be made up to the end of ear emergence (GS 59).
For optimum effect against eyespot with ICARUS apply between the leaf sheaths erect and second node detectable stages of the crop.
For protection against Fusarium ear blight and sooty moulds on the ears of winter and spring wheat, durum wheat and triticale, apply ICARUS during ear emergence.
Rate of application
Apply 3 litres of ICARUS in 150 to 300 litres of water per hectare.
Icarus may be applied at 3 litres per hectare in 100 litres water per hectare although efficacy at this reduced volume has not been evaluated. Therefore application at 100 litres water per hectare is at user’s risk with regard to biological efficacy.
When applied at 3 litres per hectare ICARUS will achieve Moderate Control of Fusarium ear blight. ICARUS can also be used at 2 litres per hectare for Good Reduction of this disease.
 
Following crops
After treating a cereal crop with ICARUS, oilseed rape, cereals, sugar beet, linseed, maize, clover, beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, cabbage, sunflower, ryegrass and onions may be sown as the following crop. The effect of ICARUS on other crops has not been assessed.
 
Mixing and Spraying
Mixing
Never prepare more spray solution than is required.
Fill the tank half full with water and start the agitation. To ensure thorough mixing of the product, invert the container several times before opening. Add the required quantity of ICARUS to the spray tank while re-circulating. Fill up the tank with water and continue agitation until spraying is completed.
When tank mixes are to be used, take due note of any instructions given as to the order of mixing. Each product should be added separately to the spray tank and fully dispersed before the addition of any further product(s). All tank mixes should be used immediately after mixing.
On emptying the container, rinse container thoroughly by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of container safely.
Application
Apply as a MEDIUM spray as defined by BCPC
Sprayer cleaning
After spraying, thoroughly clean and flush out application machinery with a minimum of three rinses.
Registered for culturesRateBBCH
Winter wheat2 - 3 l69
Spring barley2 - 3 l59
Winter rye2 - 3 l69
Winter triticale2 - 3 l69
Winter barley2 - 3 l59
Spring wheat2 - 3 l69
Spring rye2 - 3 l69
Spring triticale2 - 3 l69