Strike Zone DF
USE PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, READ ALL PRECAUTIONS, DIRECTIONS FOR USE, CONDITIONS OF SALE–LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES.
Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose workers or other persons. The degree of spray application drift hazards varies with type of pesticide, application conditions, and vegetation near the spray area. Drift minimization is the responsibility of the applicator. Always consult your local and State agricultural authorities for information regarding avoiding or minimizing spray drift. The use of professional application technology must be followed when spraying pesticides. STRIKE ZONE DF will retard, reduce and control, but not totally eliminate drift. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Spray solutions treated with STRIKE ZONE® DF that are spilled may produce surfaces
that are quite slippery. Care should be observed in such situations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
STRIKE ZONE DF is a dry concentrate formulation of a spray adjuvant. It is a unique
blend of nonionic colloidal polymers that modifies the viscosity, atomization, and shear
characteristics of water based spray applications. This results in a reduction of spray drift
potential by minimizing the formation of small spray droplets. In addition to reducing the
potential for drift, STRIKE ZONE DF is effective as a deposition aid for pesticide sprays,
and has humectant properties which make it effective as an evaporation reducing agent.
The use of STRIKE ZONE DF is not limited by water quality hardness factors and it is
compatible with most pesticide products. The physical modifications made by STRIKE
ZONE DF to most spray mixes are not significantly impacted by the effect of shearing
from application equipment. Subject to the precautionary statements set forth in the
Directions for Use, STRIKE ZONE DF may be used with other pesticide and/or fertilizer
products. Optimum application and consequent effects can be influenced by many
factors. Consequently, it is recommended that careful observation of the spray application
be made and STRIKE ZONE DF use rates adjusted accordingly.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
FOR USE WITH PRODUCTS REGISTERED FOR: AGRICULTURAL, AQUATIC, FORESTRY, INDUSTRIAL, MUNICIPAL, NON-CROPLAND, ORNAMENTAL, RIGHTSOF-WAY, AND TURF. NOT FOR AQUATIC USE IN WASHINGTON. STRIKE ZONE DF is designed for use in spray volumes of 10 gallons per acre or more. Rates: The general use rate is a minimum of 1.05 ounces per 10 gallons of water. However, lower rates may be necessary to encompass the variations in drift control recommendations of pesticide(s) labels.
AFTER USE: Spray application equipment should be thoroughly rinsed and flushed with a tank cleaning agent. Follow all cleanup precautions on the label(s) of pesticides used. The addition of an adjuvant to some pesticides, pesticide combinations, and/or fertilizers may cause phytotoxicity to the foliage and/or fruit of susceptible crops or non-targeted vegetation. Prior to the addition of STRIKE ZONE DF to a spray tank mix, the user or application advisor must have experience with the combination or must have conducted a phytotoxicity trial.
MIXING
Always add STRIKE ZONE DF as the first component of a spray tank mixture. This may be different than the mixing order for conventional drift control additives.
Prior to any pesticide or fertilizer application all spray mixing equipment must be cleaned. Carefully observe all cleaning directions on the pesticide(s) label(s).
Fill the spray or mix tank one-half full of water and begin agitation. Add the recommended amount of STRIKE ZONE DF and mix until product is completely dissolved. Add the remaining amount of water while maintaining agitation. After adding STRIKE ZONE DF add pesticides and/or fertilizers as directed by labeling or in the following sequence:
1. Compatibility agents Disclaimer: Always refer to the label on the product before using Helena or any other product.
2. Dry flowables or water-dispersible granules
3. Wettable powders
4. Flowables
5. Water-based solutions
6. Emulsifiable concentrates
7. Spray adjuvants Terminology on this label is consistent with definitions approved by Subcommittee E35.22 on Pesticide Formulations and Application Systems under the jurisdiction of ASTM Subcommittee E-35.