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For control of bunt, flag smut and loose smut of wheat and suppression of seedling stripe rust and speckled leaf blotch. For control of covered smut, loose smut and powdery mildew of barley and suppression of leaf scald.
For control of loose and covered smut of oats.
For protection against insect pests of stored grain.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINT: DO NOT treat physically damaged seed.

WHEAT
Disease / pest: Bunt, Flag Smut (seed and soil borne), Loose Smut
Suppression of seedling infections of Stripe Rust (not NT)
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed

OATS
Disease / pest: Covered and Loose Smut (not NT)
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed

BARLEY
Disease / pest: Covered and Loose Smut
Suppression of seedling infections of Powdery Mildew (not NT)
Suppression of seedling infections of Leaf Scald (not Qld, NT)
Rate: 100 mL/100 kg seed

WHEAT
Disease / pest: Bunt, Flag Smut (seed and soil borne), Loose Smut.
Suppression of seedling infections of Stripe Rust (not Qld, NT)
Suppression of seedling infections of Speckled Leaf Blotch (not Qld, NT and WA).
Rate: 150 mL/100 kg seed

BARLEY
Disease / pest: Covered and loose Smut. Control of seedling infections of Powdery Mildew.
Suppression of seedling infections of Leaf Scald (not Qld, NT).
Rate: 150 mL/100 kg seed

Critical comments: PHOENIX C Flowable Seed Dressing should be mixed with water to given even coverage of seed. The quantity of water used for mixing will vary depending on type of equipment and quality of seed. Use a minimum of 400 mL of mixture (ie. PHOENIX C plus water) with each 100kg of seed.
DO NOT use more than 600 mL of mixture (product + water) with each 100 kg of seed.
Whatever dilution is used it is essential that 100 mL (or 150 mL) of PHOENIX C is applied/100 kg seed. The mixture should be gently stirred regularly. If nasal irritation occurs wear a facemask while treating seed.
Use the 150 mL/100 kg seed rate in areas where foliar diseases frequently occur and where
any of the following are required:
– longer suppression of stripe rust on seedlings
– control of seedling infections of powdery mildew
– suppression of speckled leaf blotch in wheat
– extended suppression of leaf scald in barley and use higher rate on more susceptible varieties or where disease pressure is heavy.

WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS
Disease / pest: Protection against insect pests of stored grains: Granary Weevil, Indian Meal Moth, Lesser Grain Borer, Rice Weevil, Rust-Red Flour Beetle, Sawtoothed Grain Beetle, Tropical Warehouse Moth (not NT)
Rate: 100 or 150 mL/100 kg seed
Critical comments: Both rates give protection against insect pests. Use rate appropriate to disease control required.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD WITHIN 5 WEEKS OF SOWING.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
PHOENIX®C Flowable Seed Dressing, especially at the higher rate of 150 mL/100 kg seed, may delay emergence of wheat. Crops will recover rapidly in most soil types. However, seed treated with the 150 mL/100 kg seed rate should not be sown in soils that are likely to crust or clod at the surface after sowing. Sowing PHOENIX C treated wheat deeper than 50 mm may also slightly reduce percentage plant establishment in heavier soils and sowing rates may need to be adjusted accordingly. The possible delay in emergence of wheat treated with the 150 mL/100 kg seed rate may counteract the advantage of suppression of speckled leaf blotch.

SEED QUALITY
PHOENIX C should not be used on seed with more than 12% moisture content, or on sprung, sprouted, damaged or severely pinched seed, or seed of poor viability. If in doubt, have a germination test carried out on the seed before treatment to ensure that it is of acceptable standard. Treating with PHOENIX C as directed will raise the moisture level of the seed by up to 0.6%, depending on weather conditionsat treatment. The use of PHOENIX C mixed with water at recommended rates will have no effect on the storage life of treated sound seed.

STORAGE OF TREATED SEED
Treated seed may be held over for sowing in the following season. If so, additional insecticide treatment may be necessary. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment it should be stored in a dry, wellventilated place. Although PHOENIX C has no effect on the viability of treated seed, subsequent germination can be adversely affected by poor storage conditions such as high moisture combined with high temperatures. No liability can therefore be accepted for the performance of stored treated seed.

CLEANING AUGERS
Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned with water. In the event of changing from this water based flowable formulation to a solvent based liquid formulation, it is essential to rinse equipment with methylated spirits after thoroughly cleaning with water. If changing from a solvent based liquid to this water based flowable, thoroughly clean with methylated spirits then rinse with water. Failure to do so will result in clogging of equipment.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
PHOENIX C is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management the product is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungal populations resistant to the product and other Group 3 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 this product and other Group 3 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, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that result from failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
For insecticide resistance management, PHOENIX C is a Group 3A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to PHOENIX C and other Group 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if PHOENIX C and other Group 3A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of PHOENIX C on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of PHOENIX C to control resistant insects. PHOENIX C may be subject to specific resistance management
strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Adama representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

PRECAUTIONS
If possible, use a separate auger for treating seed. If using the same auger for treating seed and moving grain for human consumption, remove all PHOENIX C residue from the auger to avoid contaminating untreated seed with seed dressing residues. DO NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for human consumption.