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PRODUCT INFORMATION
SANDEA is a dry flowable formulation that selectively controls certain broadleaf weeds and nutsedges in selected crops. SANDEA is effective both preemergence and postemergence. SANDEA can be absorbed through roots, shoots and foliage and is translocated within the plant.

WEED RESISTANCE STATEMENT
Weeds can develop resistance to herbicides. Some weed biotypes have inherent resistance to certain herbicides. Also, repeated use of herbicides with similar modes of action can result in the development of resistance in weed populations. SANDEA, a member of the sulfonylurea family, is an ALS enzyme inhibiting herbicide. To minimize the potential for resistance development and/or to control resistant weed biotypes, use a variety of cultural, mechanical, and chemical weed control tactics. Rotate with herbicides having different modes of action (e.g. non-ALS/AHAS materials). Contact your professional crop advisor, local cooperative extension specialist, or Gowan Company representative for additional information.

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTIONS
Ground Applications:
SANDEA can be applied as a broadcast or band application. For band applications, use proportionally less spray mixture based on the area actually sprayed. Do not concentrate the band. Consult the “APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS” section of this label for the rates and procedures that are appropriate for your growing region.
Apply SANDEA in a spray volume that ensures thorough and uniform coverage. Use of 15 or more gal of water per acre is recommended unless otherwise directed in the “APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS” section. Choose nozzles that provide optimum spray distribution and coverage to the target weed at the appropriate pressure (psi). Avoid streaking, skips, overlaps, and spray drift during application. Thoroughly clean equipment prior to mixing spray solution. Follow the clean-up procedures on the labels of applied products. If no directions are provided, follow the 6 steps outlined in the “Sprayer Tank Cleanout” section.

Rope-wick or Wiper Applications:
Apply by wiping SANDEA to the weeds using an absorbent material made of burlap, canvas, rope, sponge, or absorbent pad plumbed into a pipe reservoir filled with SANDEA. The absorbent material must maintain consistent moisture to allow for leaf wetness on targeted weeds, but not to a moisture level that allows for excess moisture to drip from the absorbent material. Selected equipment must be maintained and capable of preventing all contact of the herbicide solution with the crop or soil.
Adjust the height of the wiper applicator to ensure adequate contact with the weeds and so that no wiper contact point is at least 2 inches above thedesirable vegetation. Optimum performance can be obtained when more of the weed is exposed to the herbicide solution and weeds are a minimum of 6 inches above the desirable vegetation. Weeds that do not come in contact with SANDEA will not be affected. Poor contact occurs when weeds are growingin dense clumps, in areas of severe weed infestation, when weed height varies dramatically or when operator speeds are too great. Terrain must be considered when making wiper applications. Sloping ground can cause herbicide solution to migrate to one side, causing dripping on the lower end and drying of the wiper on the upper end of the applicator. Due to decreased efficacy do not apply this product when weeds are wet.
Mix only the amount of product that will be used during a 1-day application, as reduced product performance can occur from solutions held longer than 24 hours. Avoid leaks or dripping of the herbicide solution onto the crop as contact of this product to desirable vegetation could result in plant injury or destruction. Keep wiper surfaces clean. Clean wiper parts promptly after using SANDEA by thoroughly flushing with water.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
Fill the spray tank to about three-fourths of the desired volume and begin agitation. Add the labeled amount of SANDEA. Complete the filling processwhile maintaining agitation. Remove the hose from the mixing tank immediately after filling to avoid siphoning back into the carrier source. Add nonionic surfactant (NIS) and other adjuvants as the last ingredients in the tank. Spray solutions should be applied within 24 hours after mixing.

ADJUVANTS
Unless otherwise stated, a NIS is recommended in the spray solution for postemergence applications or for preemergence applications where susceptible weeds are present prior to crop emergence. Use only nonionic-type surfactants that are approved for use on food crops and contain at least 80% active ingredients. Use 0.25 to 0.50% nonionic-type surfactant concentration (1 to 2 quarts per 100 gal of spray solution). Use of SANDEA without an adjuvant then weeds are present may result in reduced efficacy. Use of crop oil concentrate (COC) or silicone-based adjuvants can result in increased crop injury and reduced yields and are not recommended for postemergence applications over the crop, unless stated otherwise.

TANK MIXES
Unless stated in the “Application Instructions” section or allowed by supplemental labeling, tank mix combinations have not been evaluated and are the user’s responsibility. It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products in the listed mixtures are registered for the intended use (For Example: first aid from one product, spray drift management from another). Users must follow the most restrictive directions and precautionary language of the products in the mixture. It is recommended that tank mixtures should be evaluated for miscibility and crop safety on a small test area prior to use. Tank mixtures should not be applied when the plants are under stress due to drought, water saturated soils, low fertility (especially low nitrogen levels) or other poor growing conditions.