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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 persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
DIURON 80DF is a water dispersible granule to be mixed in water and applied as a spray for selective weed control of many annual broadleaf and grass weeds in corn, cotton, sorghum, sugarcane, fruit and nut trees, berries, and certain other crops. It is also effective in noncrop areas and industrial sites for control of most annual and many perennial broadleaf and grass weeds. DIURON 80DF may be applied preemergence. Soils high in clay or organic matter require higher dosages than soils low in clay or organic matter. Moisture is necessary to activate DIURON 80DF applied preemergence. Best results occur if rainfall or sprinkler irrigation occurs within two weeks of application. With favorable moisture conditions, DIURON 80DF will control weeds over an extended period, after which secondary weed control procedures such as cultivation and postemergence herbicide applications should be implemented.
DIURON 80DF may also be used to control emerged weeds. Results are dependent on amount applied and favorable environmental conditions such as high humidity and temperatures of 70°F or higher. The addition of an approved non-ionic surfactant (minimum 80% active), where recommended, increases the contact effectiveness of DIURON 80DF. When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, Winfield Solutions, LLG recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and Distributors
Association certified adjuvant.
DIURON 80DF may be used as a directed postemergence application. Contact of crop foliage and/or fruit with spray or mist must be avoided on the following crops: artichoke, corn (field), cotton, sorghum (grain), sugarcane and established plantings of apples, bananas, plantains, blueberries, caneberries, gooseberries, citrus, grapes, macadamia nuts, olives, papayas, peaches, pears, pecans, walnuts, and certain tree plantings as injury may occur.
Under the conditions given under "Directions for Use," DIURON 80DF without a surfactant may be applied over the top of established, dormant or semi-dormant alfalfa; established asparagus; birdsfoot trefoil (established, dormant), grass seed crops (established), oats, red clover (established, dormant), sugarcane; wheat; and pineapple. Weed species vary in susceptibility to DIURON 80DF and they may be more difficult to control when under stress. Combinations or tank mixes of DIURON 80DF with other herbicides (as registered) increase the number of weed species controlled; consult labels of the companion product for this and other information. Whenever tank mixing DIURON 80DF with other products, observe all precautions, limitations and directions on labels of products used in combination with DIURON 80DF. Since the effect of DIURON 80DF varies with soild, uniformity of application and environmental conditions, it is suggested that growers limit their first use to small areas.

USE PRECAUTIONS
Injury to or loss of desirable trees or other plants may result from failure to observe the following: Do not apply except as directed on this label. Do not empty application equipment on or near desirable plants or trees, or to where their roots may extend, or to where the chemical might be washed or otherwise moved into contact with their roots. Do not use on any home plantings nor on lawns, walks, driveways, tennis courts, or similar areas. Do not allow spray to drift onto desirable plants. Do not mix/load or use near wells including abandoned wells, drainage wells and sink holes. Avoid storage of pesticides near well sites. Keep from contact with fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and seeds. Calibrate sprayers only with clean water away from well sites.
Thoroughly clean all traces of DIURON 80DF from application equipment immediately after use. Flush tank, pump, hoses, and boom with several changes of water after removing nozzle tips and screens (clean these parts separately).

RESISTANCE
When herbicides that affect the same biological site of action are used repeatedly over several years to control the same weed species in the same field, naturallyoccurring resistant biotypes may survive a correctly applied herbicide treatment, propagate, and become dominant in that field. Adequate control of these resistant weed biotypes cannot be expected. If weed control is unsatisfactory, it may be necessary to retreat the problem area using a product affecting a different site of action.
To better manage herbicide resistance through delaying the proliferation and possible dominance of herbicide resistant weed biotypes, it may be necessary to change cultural practices within and between crop seasons such as using a combination of tillage, retreatment, tank-mix partners and/or sequential herbicide applications that have a different site of action. Weed escapes that are allowed to go to seed will promote the spread of resistant biotypes.
It is advisable to keep accurate records of pesticides applied to individual fields to help obtain information on the spread and dispersal of resistant biotypes. Consult your agricultural dealer, consultant, applicator, and/or appropriate state agricultural extension service representative for specific alternative cultural practices or herbicide recommendations available in your area.