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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other people, either directly or through drift. Only handlers wearing PPE may be in the treatment area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. This pesticide is toxic to vascular plants and should be used strictly in accordance with the drift and run-off precautions on this label to minimize off-site exposures. All applicable directions, restrictions, precautions and Conditions of Sale and Warranty are to be followed. This labeling must be in the user’s possession during application.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Avalanche Ultra herbicide is intended for selective postemergence control of certain broadleaf weeds and grasses in peanuts, soybeans, strawberries, and rice.
Crop Tolerance
All listed crops are tolerant to Avalanche Ultra at all stages of growth listed. Leaf speckling may occur, but plants generally outgrow this condition within 10 days. New growth is normal and crop vigor is not reduced.
Cleaning Spray Equipment
Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong detergent or commercial spray cleaner according to the manufacturer’s directions and then triple rinsing the equipment before and after applying this product.

USE INFORMATION
Avalanche Ultra herbicide is intended for selective postemergence control of certain broadleaf weeds and grasses in peanuts, soybeans, strawberries, and rice.
Crop Tolerance
All listed crops are tolerant to Avalanche® Ultra at all stages of growth listed. Leaf speckling may occur, but plants generally outgrow this condition within 10 days. New growth is normal and crop vigor is not reduced.
Cleaning Spray Equipment
Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong detergent or commercial spray cleaner according to the manufacturer’s directions and then triple rinsing the equipment before and after applying this product.
Herbicide Resistance
Avalanche Ultra is a Group 14 herbicide. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to Avalanche Ultra and other Group 14 herbicides. Weed species with acquired resistance to Group 14 may eventually dominate the weed population if Group 14 herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years as the primary method of control for targeted species. This may result in partial or total loss of control of those species by Avalanche Ultra or other Group 14 herbicides.
To delay herbicide resistance consider:
• Avoiding the consecutive use of Avalanche Ultra or other target site of action Group 14 herbicides that have a similar target site of action, on the same weed species.
• Using tank-mixtures or premixes with herbicides from different target site of action Groups as long as the involved products are all registered for the same use, have different sites of action, and are both effective at the tank mix or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern.
• Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM program.
• Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field efficacy.

Contacting your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors, and/or manufacturer for herbicide resistance management and/or integrated weed management recommendations for specific crops and resistant weed biotypes.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply recommended rates of Avalanche Ultra as follows unless instructed differently in section VI. CropSpecific Information. Applications can be made to actively growing weeds as aerial banding or broadcast applications at the rates and growth stages listed in Table 4. Application Rates for Avalanche® Ultra herbicide – Peanuts and Soybeans and in VI. Crop-Specific Information for rice and strawberries. The most effective control will result from making postemergence applications of Avalanche® Ultra early, when weeds are small. Early application to weeds results in improved weed control, allows use of the lower rate (depending on weed species), and makes thorough spray coverage easier to obtain. Delaying application permits weeds to exceed the maximum size stated and will prevent adequate control.
Irrigation
In irrigated areas, it may be necessary to irrigate before treatment to ensure active weed growth. Weeds growing under drought conditions usually are not adequately controlled.
Spray Coverage
Weeds must be thoroughly covered with spray. Always use an adequate volume of spray solution to ensure thorough coverage. Dense leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent adequate spray coverage.
Cultivation
Do not cultivate within 5 days before or 7 days after applying Avalanche Ultra herbicide.
Aerial Application Methods and Equipment
Water Volume: Use a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre. A minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre has been effective where adequate coverage can be achieved.
Spray Pressure: Use up to 40 psi.
Application Equipment: Use only diaphragm-type nozzles that produce cone or fan-spray spray patterns.
Special Directions for Aerial Application To obtain uniform coverage and to avoid drift hazards, consult the Spray Drift Management section below.
Ground Application (Banding)
Follow Ground Application (Broadcast) instructions for band applications. When row banding equipment is used, adjust it to provide maximum coverage of weeds in the row. Thorough coverage of the weeds can be obtained with two nozzles directed from either side of the crop row toward the weeds in the center rows. The minimum band width is 15 inches with a minimum of 15 gallons of water per acre on the band. Do not apply with a single nozzle over the row.
Ground Application Methods and Equipment (Broadcast)
Water Volume: Use 10-20 gallons of spray solution per broadcast acre for optimal performance. Increase water volume up to 50 gallons if crop or weed foliage is dense. For strawberries, use 20-40 gallons of spray solution per broadcast acre.
Spray Pressure: Use a minimum of 40 psi (measured at the boom, not at the pump or in the line).
Note: When using the lower water volume (i.e. 10 gallons per acre) or when crop and weed foliage is dense,
use a minimum of 60 psi for best results.
Application Equipment: Use standard high-pressure pesticide flat fan or hollow cone nozzles spaced up to 20 inches. apart. Do not use flood, whirl chamber, or controlled droplet applicator (CDA) nozzles as erratic coverage can cause inconsistent weed control. Do not use selective application equipment such as recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators.