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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Mortar WDG is a protective fungicide used to aid in the control of soil, crown, and foliar diseases All applications must be made according to the use directions that follow Nassau and Suffolk counties of New York: Use limited to strawberries and onions

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - SPRAY EQUIPMENT

Nozzles

• Equip sprayers with nozzles that provide accurate and uniform application

• As appropriate, nozzles must be the same size and uniformly spaced across the boom

• Calibrate sprayer before use

• It is suggested that screens be used to protect the pump and to prevent nozzles from clogging

• Screens placed on suction side of pump must be 16-mesh or coarser

• DO NOT place a screen in the recirculation line

• Use 50-mesh or coarser screens between the pump and boom, and where required, at the nozzles

• Check nozzle manufacturer’s specifications

Pump

• Use a pump with capacity to:

• Maintain sufficient pressure at the nozzle tip to give the required flow rate and droplet size to provide acceptable coverage of the target crop

• Provide sufficient agitation in tank to keep mixture in suspension - this requires recirculation of 10% of tank volume per minute

• Use a jet agitator or liquid sparge tube for agitation

• DO NOT air sparge

• For more information on spray equipment and calibration, consult sprayer manufacturers and state directions For specific local directions and spray schedules, consult the current state agricultural directions

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare no more spray mixture than is required for the immediate operation Thoroughly clean spray equipment before using this product Agitate the spray solution before and during application DO NOT let the spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank Rinse spray tank thoroughly with clean water after each day’s use and dispose of pesticide rinsate by application to an already treated area 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

Mortar WDG Alone (no tank mix) • Add 1/2 - 2/3 of the required amount of water to the spray or mixing tank • With the agitator running, add Mortar WDG to the tank • Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the carrier • Begin application of the spray solution after Mortar WDG has completely dispersed into the mix water • Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been sprayed