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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers  may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

GENERAL INFORMATION
STANCE is a low dose foliar plant regulator for cotton, utilizing the active ingredients cyclanilide and mepiquat chloride in a 1:4 ratio. STANCE modifies plant growth to reduce plant height resulting in a more manageable cotton crop. Additional benefits include:  earliness, increased fruit retention, less boll rot, better light interception of lower leaves, improved defoliation and harvest efficiency.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
STANCE is a low dose plant regulator with use rates ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 fl. oz. per acre for early and midseason crop management. Sequential applications can be made with a minimum of 7 days between applications (see Timing and Application Rate Table). Consult with your local Bayer CropScience Representative or Cotton Extension Specialist for guidance with exceptionally challenging situations. STANCE can be tank mixed with insecticides, miticides and foliar fertilizer (see Mixing Instructions).
Prior to application(s) the field should be carefully scouted for stress from factors including: weather, nematode, mite or insect damage, disease stress, herbicide injury or fertility stress. Application(s) should not be made to cotton under stress.
For ground application use a minimum of 10 gallons of water per acre using nozzles that will develop a Medium spray category as defined by ASAE S-572. Typical nozzles include hollow cone, flat fans, extended range flat fans, and Turbo Teejet.
For aerial equipment apply in a minimum of 2 gallons of water per acre.

APPLICATION TIMING AND RATES
Begin applications at matchead square (first square of a typical cotton plant is ⅛ to ¼ inch in diameter). First application should be applied when 50% of the cotton plants have one or more matchead squares. Begin sequential applications 7-14 days later or when regrowth occurs. Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications.
Use rates of 2.0 to 4.0 fl. oz. per acre based on field examination and the degree of vegetative vigor. For moderate vegetative vigor use 2.0 fl. oz. per acre and for high vegetative vigor use 3.0 to 4.0 fl. oz per acre. For high management situations, modification in application interval in addition to rate increase can provide enhanced crop management. Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications. Do not exceed 22 fl. oz. per crop per year.

SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions.
The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid off-target drift movement from aerial applications to agricultural field crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications, public health uses or to application using dry formulations:
1. The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 3/4 the length of the wingspan or rotor.
2. Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the air stream and never be pointed downwards more than 45 degrees.
Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. The applicator should be familiar with and take into account  the information covered in the Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory Information.

USE OF ADJUVANTS
STANCE is generally rain-safe in 4 - 8 hours. If rain is expected within 4 hours, use of a high quality EPA-exempt surfactant can  reduce the rain-safe period to 2 hours.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
STANCE Plant Regulator is a suspension concentrate (SC) formulation and must be applied with calibrated spray equipment. STANCE is formulated to mix readily in water. Prior to adding STANCE to the spray tank, ensure that the spray tank is thoroughly cleaned and free of other pesticides that may injure cotton. STANCE is compatible with most insecticides and miticides. STANCE can be tank  mixed with foliar fertilizers if prior experience and/or test strips has proven to be compatible and non-injurious. Prior to preparing a tank mix always perform a compatibility test mix with all tank mix components. Mix the finished spray solution as follows:
1. Fill the spray tank half-full with water.
2. Start agitation.
3. Add STANCE and continue agitation.
4. If mixing with a dry flowable/wettable powder tank mix partner, prepare a slurry of the proper amount of the product in a small amount of water. Add the slurry of dry materials to the spray tank.
5. If mixing with a liquid tank mix partner, add the liquid tank mix partner.
6. Complete filling the spray tank with water.
Ensure that all spray system lines including pipes, booms, and screens have the correct concentration of the spray solution by flushing out the system lines before starting the crop application. Maintain agitation until the contents of the tank is sprayed. If the spray mixture is allowed to settle, thorough agitation is required to re-suspend the mixture before spraying is resumed. Screen size in nozzles or line strainers must be 50 mesh or larger.

RESTRICTIONS
Do not tank mix this product with other products containing mepiquat chloride. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest.
Do not apply this product through any kind of irrigation equipment. Do not plant another crop within 75 days of last application.
Small grain and leafy vegetable crops may be planted 75 days after last application. Any crops other than small grain and leafy vegetable crops may be planted 4 months after last application.
Do not graze or feed cotton forage to livestock.
Do not apply more than 22 fl. oz. of this STANCE per acre per season.
Do not exceed a maximum of 0.132 lbs. of mepiquat chloride active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any products containing mepiquat chloride. The total annual maximum use rate of STANCE at 22 fl. oz. equals 0.127 lbs. of mepiquat chloride active ingredient per acre per year.
Do not exceed a maximum of 0.25 lbs. of cyclanilide active ingredient per acre per year through combined or repeated uses of any products containing cyclanilide, such as STANCE and FINISH 6 PRO. The total annual maximum use rate of STANCE at 22 fl. oz. equals 0.0316 lbs. of cyclanilide active ingredient per acre per year. The annual maximum use rate of FINISH 6 PRO at 42.6 fl. oz. equals 0.125 lbs. of cyclanilide active ingredient per acre per year.  The combined annual maximum use rates of STANCE and FINISH 6 PRO equals 0.157 lbs. of cyclanilide active ingredient per acre per year.
Stress: Prior to application(s) the field should be carefully scouted for stress from factors including: weather, nematode, mite or insect damage, disease stress, herbicide injury or fertility stress. Application(s) should not be made to cotton under stress.

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability.
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. To the extent allowed by law, all such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer.