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An emulsifiable concentrate containing 200 g/l fluroxypyr (equivalent to 28.6% w/w fluroxypyr-1-methylheptyl ester with an aromatic hydrocarbon). For the control of certain annual weeds in the listed cereals, maize and grassland.

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.

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION
Cereals: Avoid spraying during periods of prolonged cold (temperatures below 10°C).
Maize: Avoid spraying during periods where night temperatures are below 5°C.

SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING: Danger to neighbouring broadleaved crops. Avoid spraying near broadleaved crops in windy conditions.
Use as low a spray pressure as possible and the lowest boom height possible, whilst ensuring an even spray. Do not apply when temperatures exceed 25°C in the shade.
Do not apply MINSTREL if the field is undersown with legumes or legume containing mixes. Do not roll or harrow either one week pre or post treatment.
Treat only vigorous, healthy crops growing under good soil and weather conditions.
Do not treat diseased crops or those suffering pest attack.
Do not treat crops suffering herbicide damage, drought, waterlogging, other stress.
Cereals undersown with grasses may be treated provided that the grasses are tillering.

SPRAY MIXING
Half fill the spray tank with water. Pour the required volume of MINSTREL into the spray tank, then top up with the required amount of water. Stir continuously. Spray volume from 200 to 400l/ha. Use equipment that is clean and in good working order. Avoid overlapping spray swaths. Spray should be applied as a MEDIUM spray (BCPC definition).

PRECAUTIONS
Flash point: 55°C
Freezing point: <-5°C
Keep in original container.
Do not re-use container. The empty container must be sent for disposal as hazardous waste.
Unused product should be disposed of as hazardous waste, in compliance with local and national legislation.
When using the product thoroughly empty and rinse the product container, pouring the rinse water into the spray tank.
Clean sprayer and tank thoroughly after use with a wetting agent.

MODE OF ACTION
Fluroxypyr, the active ingredient of MINSTREL, belongs to the family of synthetic auxin herbicides. Repeated use of preparations containing substances with the same mode of action may lead to the emergence of resistant strains. To reduce the risk of occurrence of this phenomenon, it is advisable to avoid the repeated use of products with the same mode of action and alternate applications of products with different modes of action, both on one crop and in rotation of crops.

RATE AND TIME OF APPLICATION AND TARGET WEEDS
For optimum efficacy application of MINSTREL to weeds should be when the weeds are actively growing.

Crop failure
In the event of a cereal or grass crop failure the following crops can be sown: Spring cereals, spring oilseed rape, maize, onion, cultivated poppies and new leys. A minimum interval of 5 weeks is required and there are no cultivation restrictions.

Rotational crops
All crops can be sown following an application of Minstrel.

Compatibility
For information on tank mixes consult the UPL website – upleurope.com