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PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide is a hydroxyanilide protectant fungicide used for the control of Gray mold/Fruit Rot (Botrytis cinerea) on various fruits and vegetables. In addition, ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide also controls Botrytis blossom and shoot blight on pistachios and Brown rot, Blossom blight and Twig blight (Monilinia spp.) on stone fruit and almonds. When ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide is used to control Botrytis diseases, suppression of powdery mildew (Uncinula necator) on grapes may be achieved.
ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide needs to be used in a program with other fungicides that are labeled for the control of powdery mildew. ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide needs to be used in a program with other products to provide season-long Botrytis protection. Apply as directed in the APPLICATION section using sufficient water to obtain thorough coverage of plants. Under severe disease conditions, use maximum rates and shorter application intervals as specified on the label. Dense foliage or excessive growth will often prevent adequate coverage; adjust spray volumes accordingly.
ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide is a hydroxyanilide protectant fungicide used for the control of Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea) on various greenhouse vegetables and for control of Gray mold or Botrytis blights (Botrytis cinerea, Botrytis elliptica and Botrytis tulipae) on ornamental crops, forestry conifers and non-bearing fruit
trees and vines. When ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide is used to control Botrytis diseases, suppression of powdery mildew (Uncinula necator) on ornamental crops may be achieved. ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide needs to be used in a program with other fungicides that are labeled for the control of powdery mildew.
ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide needs to be used in a program with other products to provide season-long Botrytis protection. Apply as directed in the APPLICATION section using sufficient water to obtain thorough coverage of plants. Under severe disease conditions, use maximum rates and shorter application intervals as specified on the label. Dense foliage or excessive growth will often prevent adequate coverage; adjust spray volumes accordingly.]
ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide is a hydroxyanilide protectant fungicide used for the control of Gray mold/Fruit rot (Botrytis cinerea) and Brown rot (Monilinia spp.).]

RESISTANCE-MANAGEMENT

For resistance management, ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide contains a Group 17 fungicide. Any fungal population may contain individuals naturally resistant to ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide and other Group 17 fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control may occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in the same fields. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the following steps:

x Rotate the use of ELEVATE 50 WDG Fungicide or other Group 17 fungicides within a growing season sequence with different groups that control the same pathogens.
x Use tank-mixtures with fungicides from a different group that are equally effective on the target pest when such use is permitted. Use at least the minimum application rate as labeled by the manufacturer.
x Adopt an integrated disease management program for fungicide use that includes scouting, uses historical information related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and which considers host plant resistance, impact of environmental conditions on disease development, disease thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other chemical control practices.
x Where possible, make use of predictive disease models to effectively time fungicide applications. Note that using predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage resistance.
x Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance development.
x Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisor for any additional pesticide resistancemanagement and/or IPM recommendations for specific crops and pathogens.
x For further information or to report suspected resistance contact Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC (“Arysta”) at 1-866-761-9397. You can also contact your pesticide distributor or university extension specialist to report resistance.

SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.

Controlling Droplet Size – Ground Boom
x Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate.
x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet size.
x Spray Nozzle – Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft
x Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers’ recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.

BOOM HEIGHT – Ground Boom
For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.

RELEASE HEIGHT – Aircraft
Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift.

SHIELDED SPRAYERS
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.

TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized byincreasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind.
The presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature inversions.