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NOTE: These Directions for Use form part of the Approved Product label and must be read before using the product.

REDSTAR can be used on all varieties of wheat, barley, combine and vining peas, field beans, rye, triticale and durum wheat and has both protectant and curative activity against a wide spectrum of diseases in these crops. When applied to oilseed rape in the Spring, REDSTAR can also reduce the height of the crop due to plant growth regulation effects.

 

DO NOT apply REDSTAR to oilseed rape that is damaged or stressed by previous pesticide applications, nutrient deficiencies, pest attack or adverse weather conditions such as drought, frost, water-logged soils.

Do not apply in mixture with pyrethroids to oilseed rape when in flower.

Do not add additional adjuvant to the tank when using in cereals, oilseed rape or legumes.

Ensure that the sprayer is free from residues of previously-applied products that may harm the crop before use. Thorough cleaning of the sprayer is advised before and after application.

Consult processor before use on pea crops grown for processing.

 

REDSTAR is a DMI fungicide (FRAC mode of action code 3). 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 in DMI’s contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website. To avoid resistance do not apply repeated applications of REDSTAR alone on the same crop against the same disease. Powdery mildew in cereals is also a disease known to develop resistance to fungicides and application of REDSTAR in tank-mixture or sequence with fungicides with a different mode of action (e.g. morpholines) is important to combat the threat of resistance.

 

REDSTAR will control Septoria tritici, yellow rust and brown rust in these crops, give moderate control of powdery mildew and a good reduction in ear fusarium when applied at the onset of disease attack. An application of 1.0 l/ha REDSTAR should be applied at the first sign of disease in the crop. A second application of 1.0 l/ha can be made up to when the caryopsis is watery ripe (GS 71) provided that an interval of at least 21 days is maintained between applications. If mildew is already established in the crop apply in mixture with the recommended rate of a specific mildewicide.

 

REDSTAR will control yellow rust and brown rust and give moderate control of powdery mildew in these crops when applied at the onset of disease attack. It will also give a reduction in the severity of Rhynchosporium and Net blotch in winter & spring barley and moderate control of Rhynchosporium in Rye. An application of 1.0 l/ha REDSTAR should be applied at the first sign of disease in the crop. A second application of 1.0 l/ha can be made up to when the caryopsis is watery ripe (GS 71) provided that an interval of at least 21 days is maintained between applications. If mildew is already established in the crop apply in mixture with the recommended rate of a specific mildewicide.

 

REDSTAR will control Altenaria spp. and give a reduction in Phoma Leaf Spot, Phoma Stem Canker and Light Leaf Spot in oilseed rape. An application of 0.8 l/ha REDSTAR should be applied at the first sign of disease in the crop. A second application of 0.8 l/ha can be made up to when 10% of the pods reach their final size provided that an interval of at least 14 days is maintained between applications. Note: An application of 0.8 l/ha REDSTAR to actively growing oilseed rape at the stem extension stage can also give a reduction in height which may be useful in reducing the risk of crop lodging.

 

 

REDSTAR at 0.8 l/ha will control rust in peas and will give a reduction in the severity of Ascochyta, Mycosphaerella and Botrytis. Rust should be treated at the first sign of rust pustules in the crop, Ascochyta and Mycosphaerella should be treated at the start of flowering and Botrytis is best treated at mid flowering. If necessary, a second treatment of 0.8 l/ha should be applied 3 – 4 weeks after the first treatment. An interval of at least 14 days must be maintained between the two applications and the latest time of treatment is 14 days before harvest.

REDSTAR at 0.8 l/ha will control rust in beans. Rust should be treated at the start of petal fall in the crop. If necessary, a second treatment of 0.8 l/ha should be applied 3 – 4 weeks after the first treatment. An interval of at least 14 days must be maintained between the two applications and the latest time of treatment is 14 days before harvest.

 

As a qualified minor use recommendation, REDSTAR at 0.8 l/ha will control rust in lupins and will give a reduction in the severity of Ascochyta and Botrytis. Rust, Ascochyta and Botyrtis should be treated at the start of petal fall. If necessary, a second treatment of 0.8 l/ha should be applied 3 – 4 weeks after the first treatment. An interval of at least 14 days must be maintained between the two applications and the latest time of treatment is 14 days before harvest. Note that the safety of REDSTAR to lupins has not yet been fully evaluated and it is advisable to test treat a small area to confirm crop safety on your variety before treating the whole crop area.

 

REDSTAR should be applied as a MEDIUM spray as defined by BCPC in a water volume of 200 - 300 l/ha in cereals, 200 – 400 l/ha in oilseed rape and legumes where the higher water volume may be required to penetrate a dense crop canopy. Good cover of the target is essential for optimum activity. As a Qualified Approval REDSTAR may also be applied in reduced water volumes where these are deemed to be appropriate. In cereals the 1.0 l/ha dose can be applied in a reduced volume of no less than 110 l/ha while in oilseed rape, peas, beans and lupins the dose of 0.8 l/ha can be applied in the reduced volume of 90 l/ha. Before spraying it is important to check all hoses, filters and nozzles, and to ensure that the sprayer is clean and correctly set to give an even application at the correct volume. It is also advisable to ensure that the application equipment is free of previous pesticide residues that may damage the crop. Three quarter fill the spray tank with clean water. Begin agitation and add the required quantity of REDSTAR. Top up the tank and agitate the mixture thoroughly before and during spraying. Adjust the boom height so that the spray from alternate nozzles just overlaps above the target and maintain a forward speed of 6-8 kph for tractor-mounted and trailed sprayers. After application, rinse out the sprayer with a minimum of two rinses to remove residues from the tank and hoses using a proprietary sprayer cleaner.

 

After application of REDSTAR to cereals, oilseed rape or legumes, any of the following crops may be sown but the effects on crops not listed have   not been evaluated.

 

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. These conditions cannot be varied by our staff or agents whether or not they supervise or assist in the use of such goods.