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General Information
BAS 556 01 F fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide containing 2 active ingredients, pyraclostrobin and metconazole. BAS 55601 F provides systemic, curative and long-lasting residual control of target plant diseases. To maximize disease control and improve plant health, apply BAS 556 01 F in a regularly scheduled protective spray program and use in a rotation program with other fungicides. BAS 556 01 F is not for use in greenhouse or transplant production.

Mode of Action
Each of the components in BAS 556 01F provides a different mode of action against plant pathogenic fungi. Pyraclostrobin belongs to the group of respiration inhibitors classified by the US EPA and Canada PMRA as Quinone Outside Inhibitors (001) or target site of action Group 11 fungiCides. Metconazole inhibits demethylation of sterol biosynthesis (OM I), disrupting cell membrane synthesis or target site of action Group 3 fungicides.

Resistance Management
BAS 556 01 F contains pyraclostrobin, a Group 11 fungicide, and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungicides with modes of action different from those of 001 fungicides (target site Group 11), such as dicarboximides, sterol inhibitors, benzimidazoles, or phenyl-amides. Fungal isolates resistant to Group 11 fungicides, such as pyraciostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, trifloxystrobin, and kresoxim-methyl, may eventually dominate the fungal population if Group 11 fungicides are used predominantly and repeatedly in the same field in successive years as the primary method of control for the targeted pathogen species. This may result in reduction of disease control by BAS 556 01F or other Group 11 fungicides. To maintain the performance of BAS 556 01F in the field, DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the total number of applications of BAS 556 01 F per season and the maximum number of applications of BAS 556 01 F
stated in General Restrictions and Limitations - All Crops and BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use. Adhere to the label instructions regarding the use of
BAS 556 01 F or other target site of action Group 11 fungicides that have a similar site of action on the same pathogens. 

Application Instructions
Apply rates of BAS 556 01 F as instructed by BAS 556 01 F Crop-specific Directions For Use. Apply BAS 556 01 F with ground sprayer, aerial equipment or
through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Equipment should be checked frequently for calibration. Under low-level disease conditions, the minimum application rates can be used while maximum application rates and shortened spray schedules are recommended for severe or threatening disease conditions.
Ground Application. Apply BAS 556 01 F fungicide in sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of foliage, blooms, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required for optimum disease control. The use of a nonionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for specific use directions. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate or crop oil with emulsifier properties.
For ground application to corn, refer to the Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants oli Corn.
Aerial Application. DO NOT apply when conditions favor drift from target area. DO NOT use less than 2 gallons per acre (gpa) spray volume on all crops.
For all aerial application volumes (gpa), the use of a nonionic surfactant at the lowest labeled rate may be used to improve spray coverage. Refer to the adjuvant product label for specific use directions. Refer to the Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn. DO NOT use adjuvants that contain methylated seed oil, crop oil concentrate or crop oil with emulsifier properties. Select spray nozzles, pumping pressure, and sprayer height to provide mediumto-fine spray droplets that penetrate throughout the crop canopy. Spray calibration must be conducted to confirm spray droplet sizes. Continue to monitor spray application (including weather conditions) to assure proper droplet size and canopy penetration.
No aerial application in New York State except as permitted under FIFRA Section 24(c), Special Local

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Restrictions for Use of Adjuvants on Corn DO NOT use adjuvants after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage of corn growth unless specifically recommended on BASF labeling or by BASF technical bulletins. (The VT stage is defined as when the last branch of the tassel is completely visible outside of the whorl). A compatibility agent, another fungicide, or an insecticide may be included in the tank mix, if needed and labeled for use in corn. Refer to adjuvant product label for specific use directions and restrictions. Always follow the most restrictive label. Consult a BASF representative or local agricultural authority for more information concerning use of additives.