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For use in disease control and plant health in the following crops: barley, corn, cotton, oats, rye, soybeans, sugar beets, sugarcane, triticale and wheat

Product Information
BAS 556 SC fungicide is a broad-spectrum fungicide containing 2 active ingredients, pyraclostrobin and metconazole. BAS 556 SC provides systemic, curative and
long-lasting residual control of target plant diseases. To maximize disease control, apply BAS 556 SC in a regularly scheduled protective spray program and use in a rotation program with other fungicides. Preventative applications of BAS 556 SC optimize disease control resulting in improved plant health. The increase in
plant health comes from the combined effect of disease control (including fungal diseases listed in Crop-specific directions), improved growth efficiency and improved stress tolerance. Overall increased plant health may result in an improvement in crop growth and crop quality as well as increased crop yields. Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the Internet at BAS 556 SC is not for use in greenhouse or transplant
production.

Mode of Action
Each of the components in BAS 556 SC 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 (Qol) or target site of action Group 11 fungicides. Metconazole inhibits demethylation of sterol biosynthesis (DMI), disrupting cell membrane synthesis or target site of action Group 3 fungicides.

Resistance Management
BAS 556 SC contains pyraclostrobin, a Group 11 fungicide, and is effective against pathogens resistant to fungicides with modes of action different from those of Qol fungicides (target site Group 11), such as dicarboximides, sterol inhibitors, benzimidazoles, or phenylamides. Fungal isolates resistant to Group 11 fungicides, such as pyraclostrobin, 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 SC or other Group 11 fungicides. To maintain the performance of BAS 556 SC in the field, DO NOT exceed the maximum seasonal use rate or the total number of applications of BAS 556 SC per season and the maximum number of applications of BAS 556 SC
stated in Restrictions and Limitations - All Crops and Table 2. BAS 556 SC fungicide Crop-specific Requirements. Adhere to the label instructions regarding
the use of BAS 556 SC or other target site of action Group 11 fungicides that have a similar site of action on the same pathogens.

Resistance Management Advisory
The following recommendations may be considered to delay the development of fungicide resistance:
1. Tank Mixtures - Use tank mixtures with effective fungicides from different target site of action groups that are registered/permitted for the same use and that are effective against the pathogens of concern. Use at least the minimum labeled rates of each fungicide in the tank mix.
2. IPM - Integrate BAS 556 SC into an overall disease and pest management program. Follow cultural practices known to reduce disease development. Consult your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor and/or BASF representative for additional IPM strategies established for your area. BAS 556 SC can be used in agricultural extension advisory (disease forecasting) programs which recommend application timing based on environmental factors favorable for disease development.
3. Monitoring - Monitor efficacy of all fungicides used in the disease management program against the targeted pathogen and record other factors that may influence fungicide performance and/or disease development.

Application Instructions
Apply BAS 556 SC at rates and timings as required in this label.
Use Directions For Sprinkler Irrigation Applications
• Apply this product only through sprinkler irrigation systems including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side [wheel] roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irrigation systems. DO NOT apply this product through any other type of irrigation system.
• Add this product to the pesticide supply tank containing sufficient water to maintain a continuous flow by the injection equipment. In continuous moving systems,inject this product/water mixture continuously, applying the labeled rate per acre for that crop. DO NOT exceed 1/2 inch (13,577 gallons) per acre. In stationary or noncontinuous moving systems, inject the product/water mixture in the last 15 to 30 minutes of each set allowing sufficient time for all of the required pesticide to be applied by all the sprinkler heads and applying the labeled rate per acre for that crop.' DO NOT apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from nonuniform distribution of treated water. Thorough coverage of foliage is required for good control. Good agitation should be maintained during the entire application period.
• If you have questions about calibration, you should contact state extension service specialists, equipment manufacturers or other experts.
• The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum-relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contamination from backflow.
• The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
• The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down.
• The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide-injection pump when the water pump motor stops.
• The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch that will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.
• Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
• Allow sufficient time for pesticide to be flushed through all lines and all nozzles before turning off irrigation water. A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments should the need arise.
• DO NOT connect an irrigation system (including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide application to a public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place.

Specific Instructions for Public Water Systems
1. Public water system means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.