Swing Gold

Manufacturer
BASF
Category
Fungicides
Registered until
Registration expired
Registration number
16081
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A suspension concentrate containing 133 g/litre (12.5% w/w) dimoxystrobin plus 50 g/litre (4.7% w/w) epoxiconazole.
A protectant and curative fungicide for use in winter wheat, spring wheat and durum wheat to control late season diseases of wheat.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Swing Gold is a fungicide with prophylactic and curative properties for the control of late season diseases in winter wheat, spring wheat and durum wheat.
 
Restrictions/Warnings
DO NOT apply before the start of ear emergence (GS 51).
Consult processor before use.
This product may cause damage to broad-leaved plant species. Avoid spray drift on to neighbouring crops. Wash equipment thoroughly after use.
 
Disease Control
Swing Gold is a fungicide with some prophylactic and curative properties for use in winter wheat, spring wheat and durum wheat for the preventative control of Fusarium Ear Blight and Brown Rust. Application of Swing Gold can help to reduce levels of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol in harvested grain.
Disease control is summarised in the table below:
WINTER WHEAT, SPRING WHEAT, DURUM WHEAT
Disease:Brown rust and Fusarium ear blight#
Rate:Apply 1.5 litres Swing Gold in 200 to 300 litres of water per hectare.
Critical Comments: Control #
Application of Swing Gold to ears of wheat can lead to reduction of the levels of the mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON) associated with Fusarium ear blight infection, but this level of effect may not necessarily lead to reduction of DON below the statutory limit in wheat grain
 
Resistance Management
Swing Gold contains dimoxystrobin a member of the QoI cross-resistance group. Swing Gold should be used preventatively and should not be relied upon for its curative potential.
When curative activity is needed apply QoI fungicides in mixture with a suitable dose of a curative fungicide from a different cross-resistance group. Swing Gold meets this requirement as it contains epoxiconazole. To ensure the effectiveness of the epoxiconazole component as a partner Swing Gold should always be applied at the full recommended rate.
Use Swing Gold as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate other fungicides with a different mode of action. You must not apply more than two foliar applications of QoI containing products to any cereal crop.
There is a significant risk of widespread resistance to QoI cross resistance group fungicides occurring. Failure to follow resistance management action may result in reduced levels of disease control.
Swing Gold contains epoxiconazole, a DMI fungicide. 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 DMIs contact your agronomist or specialist adviser, and visit the FRAG-UK website.
 
Crops
Swing Gold is a fungicide for use in winter wheat, spring wheat and durum wheat.
Time of Application
Apply Swing Gold from the start of ear emergence (GS 51). A single application can be made up to and including flowering just complete in winter wheat (GS 69).
Rate of Application
Apply 1.5 litres Swing Gold in 200 to 300 litres of water per hectare.
Qualified recommendation
If required, water volumes down to 100 litres per hectare may be used, however these have not been supported by effectiveness or crop safety issues.
 
Following crops
After treating a wheat crop with Swing Gold onions, oats, sugar beet, oilseed rape, cabbages, carrots, sunflowers, barley, lettuce, ryegrass, dwarf French beans, peas, potatoes, clover, wheat, field beans and maize may be sown as the following crop. The effect of Swing gold on other crops has not been assessed.
 
Mixing and Spraying
Apply as a MEDIUM spray, as defined by BCPC.
Never prepare more spray solution than is required.
Three quarters fill the spray tank with clean water and start the agitation. To ensure thorough mixing of the product, invert the container several times before opening. Add the required quantity of Swing Gold to the spray tank while re-circulating. Add the remainder of the water and continue agitation until spraying is complete.
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 by manually rinsing three times. Add washings to tank at time of filling and dispose of container safely.
 
Compatibility
For details of compatibilities contact your distributor, local BASF representative or the BASF Technical Services Hotline: 0044 845 602 2553.
 
Trademark Acknowledgements
Swing is a registered trademark of BASF.
Registered for culturesRateBBCH
Spring wheat1.5 l51 - 69
Winter wheat1.5 l51 - 69