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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Axial Bold Herbicide is a systemic, postemergence herbicide for the control of several grass weed species in all varieties of spring wheat (excluding durum), winter wheat, and barley. Axial Bold Herbicide is rapidly absorbed by weed foliage and translocated to the growing points of leaves and stems where it inhibits the acetyl CoA carboxylase (ACCase) enzyme. Susceptible weed species stop growing within 48 hours of treatment, turn yellow within one to three weeks, and are completely controlled within three to fi ve weeks. Level and rate of control depend on weed species, growing conditions, crop competition, and spray coverage. Axial Bold Herbicide applied alone is not affected by rain falling 30 minutes or more after application. Although Axial Bold Herbicide does not control broadleaf weeds, it can be tank-mixed with a wide range of broadleaf herbicides to provide broad-spectrum one-pass weed control. For disease and insect control, Axial Bold Herbicide can be tank-mixed with fungicides and insecticides.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

4.1 Methods of Application Applications with Axial Bold Herbicide alone or in tank-mixtures are permitted by ground and by air as specifi ed in Section 8.0 unless otherwise restricted in Section 7.0.

Application Equipment

• Confi gure spray equipment to provide accurate and uniform coverage of the target area and minimize potential for spray drift. • To ensure accuracy, calibrate sprayer before each use. • For information on spray equipment and calibration, consult spray equipment manufacturers and/or state directions. • All ground and aerial application equipment must be properly maintained. • 80º or 110º fl at fan nozzles are directed for optimum spray coverage. Follow the manufacturer’s specifi cations for pressure and screens. DO NOT use fl ood or hollow cone type nozzles. • Use a screen or strainer with 16-mesh or coarser on the suction side of the pump. DO NOT place a screen in the circulation line unless using a roller or piston pump. Use 50-mesh or coarser screens between the pump and boom, and at the nozzles. • Pumps must have capacity to maintain spray pressure and to maintain the product suspension through tank agitation. A centrifugal pump is directed with an agitation rate of 20 gal/minute/100 gal tank size. Agitation must be maintained during mixing and spraying.

Application Volume and Spray Coverage

• Thorough spray coverage of target weeds is essential for consistent control. • For ground application, apply the spray mixture in a volume of 5–10 gal/A. Use 10 gal/A under dry conditions or dense weed populations. Avoid volumes greater than 10 gal/A, as reduced grass control may occur. • Nozzles must be uniformly spaced along the boom to provide accurate and uniform coverage. Point the nozzles forward in the direction of travel at an angle of 45º for optimum coverage of grass weeds. Observe sprayer nozzles frequently during the spraying operation to ensure that the spray pattern is uniform. • Base boom height for broadcast over-the-top application upon the free-standing height of the crop, not height above the soil surface, and set at least 12 inches above the crop. • For aerial application, apply in a minimum spray volume of 5 gal/A. Avoid application under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be obtained. • For aerial application, apply at a maximum height of 10 ft above the crop with low-drift nozzles and wind speed not exceeding 10 mph to help assure accurate application within the target area.

Mixing Directions

1. Axial Bold Herbicide may be tank-mixed with other pesticides. It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank-mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank-mixture. 2. Thoroughly clean spray equipment before using this product (Section 4.5). Dispose of the cleaning solution in a responsible manner. 3. Prepare no more spray mixture than is needed for the immediate operation. 4. Keep the product container tightly closed when not in use. 5. Agitate the spray solution before and during application. 6. Flush the spray equipment thoroughly following each use and apply the rinsate to a previously treated area. 7. Pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to federal, state, or local procedures. For guidance in proper disposal methods, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office.