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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Gavel 75 DF is a broad-spectrum protectant fungicide. Optimum disease control is achieved when the fungicide is applied in a regularly scheduled preventative spray program. The addition of an agricultural surfactant will improve fungicide performance by providing a more uniform spray deposit, increased foliar redistribution, and improved fungicide retention during periods of wet weather.

Use Rate Determination:
Carefully read, understand, and follow label use rates and restrictions. Under low disease conditions, minimum label rates per application can be used while maximum label rates and the minimum interval may be used for severe or threatening disease conditions. For proper application, determine the number of acres to be treated, the specified label use rate and the spray volume to be applied per acre. Prepare only the amount of spray solution required to treat the measured acreage. Carefully calibrate spray equipment before use.

Mixing
Slowly place into spray tank as it is being filled or thoroughly premixed in a nurse tank for concentrate or aircraft sprayers. Add other co-applied fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators, micronutrients, and spray adjuvants after Gavel 75 DF has been placed into suspension.

Compatibility
Gavel 75 DF is compatible with most commonly used agricultural fungicides, insecticides and growth regulators. When preparing tank mixes, consult spray compatibility charts or State Cooperative Extension Service Specialists prior to actual use. It is the pesticide user's responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.

Spray Adjuvants
The addition of agricultural surfactants to Gavel 75 DF sprays will improve initial spray deposits, fungicide redistribution and weatherability. Suspend Gavel 75 DF into the spray solution prior to adding an adjuvant. Read and carefully observe the precautionary statements and all other information appearing on both product labels prior to spray preparation.

Application
Ground: Thorough coverage foliar sprays generally result in optimum disease control. To achieve good coverage use proper spray pressure, gallonage per acre, nozzles (generally hollow cone), disc (generally D-5 to D-7), nozzle spacing, and tractor speed. Consult spray nozzle and accessory catalogues for specific information on proper equipment calibration.
Spray Volume: For ground applications apply 10 to 15 gallons of spray per; apply spray volumes of 10 to 20 gallons per acre to vineyards. Some tall or dense vines, requiring greater penetration to the lower leaf surface will require higher spray volumes. DO NOT USE LESS THAN 5 GALLONS PER ACRE IN CALIFORNIA OR 2 GALLONS IN ALL OTHER STATES.

Aerial: A uniform initial spray deposit over the crop canopy generally results in optimum disease control. Pre-check each aircraft for droplet size, uniformity of spray pattern, swath width, and spray volume. During aerial application, human flaggers are prohibited.
Nozzle selection: Hollow cone brass nozzles with a D-series orifice disc and core (whirl plate) are recommended. Nozzles should point straight down or slightly backward.
Swath width: For most field and vegetable crops, swaths just beyond the wingspan of 36 to 40 feet for light aircraft and up to 45 feet for heavier aircraft are suggested. Optimum swath for helicopters is usually 5 to 10 feet beyond normal boom length.
Spray Volume: Aerial applications are to be made in a minimum of two (2) gallons of water per acre.
Altitude: Position the spray boom 5 to 10 feet above the crop canopy.
Flagging: Mark swaths with permanent flags at the end of the field. Measure swaths accurately with a chain or other device except when rows can be accurately counted.