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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide is a fungicide combining both systemic and curative properties of metalaxyl with the protective properties of copper oxychloride.

TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide should be applied as a protective fungicide before Downy Mildew disease occurs. However, if infection has already occurred, TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide should be applied as soon as possible after the infection period and preferably before oil-spots appear, to obtain optimum control of Downy Mildew.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING

TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide is a combination of a Phenylamide and a Multi-site Activity Fungicide. For fungicide resistance management, TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide is both a Group 4 and a Group M1 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide and other Group 4 and/or Group M1 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide and other Group 4 and/or Group M1 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, TITAN AG Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide to control resistant fungi.

MIXING

TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide is a wettable powder formulation packed in water-soluble packaging. The water-soluble bags dissolve easily in water. DO NOT excessively handle water-soluble bags or expose to moisture. DO NOT touch bags with wet hands. Return unused bags to a primary pack. For mixing adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Partially fill the spray tank with water.

2. Throw in the required number of water-soluble bags (or premix bags in a bucket and add slurry to spray tank).

3. Ensure agitation system is fully engaged. Ensure the bag does not enter the filter system.

4. Top up with the correct volume of water. Bag should be completely dissolved before spraying commences. Continue agitation to ensure TITAN Copper Plus Systemic Fungicide is in suspension during spraying.

5. DO NOT store prepared spray solution, when spray solutions have been allowed to stand in the spray tank thoroughly re-agitate before using.

APPLICATION

Application in tree and vine crops

Dilute Spraying: Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive runoff. The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice. Add the amount of product specified in the Directions For Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off. The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying: Use a sprayer designed and set up for the concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of runoff) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate can then be calculated in the following way: EXAMPLE ONLY

1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1000 L/ha.

2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 250 L/ha.

3. The concentration factor in this example is: 4 x (i.e., 1000 L ÷ 250 L = 4).

4. If the dilute label rate is 225 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 4 x 225, that is 900 g/100 L of concentrate spraying.

The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training, and follow industry Best Practices.

While spraying: Continue agitation during spraying. Agitate vigorously from the bottom of the spray tank if material is left to stand.

Knapsack sprayers: Pre-mix product before adding to the spray tank. Pour the pre-mix into the partly filled tank, adding remaining water and stir vigorously.

RE-ENTRY PERIOD

DO NOT re-enter treated areas until the spray has dried.

COMPATIBILITY

AXIOM PLUS is compatible with Supracide* 400, Tilt* 250 EC and some formulations of azinphos-methyl, chlorpyrifos, carbaryl, methyl parathion, dimethoate, dicofol, wettable sulphur, zineb. It is not compatible with Ziram.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT contaminate ponds, waterways, and drains with the chemical or used containers.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. Break, crush, or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.