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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.
READ ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS, AND WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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
SureGuard is a preemergence and early postemer- gence herbicide for control of selected grass and broadleaf weeds in and around ornamental woody shrubs, deciduous trees and conifers grown outdoors in containers or in the field (in ground) and to maintain bare ground non-crop areas. SureGuard controls weeds by inhibiting protopor- phyrinogen oxidase, an essential enzyme required by plants for chlorophyll biosynthesis. Seedling weeds are controlled preemergence when exposed to sun- light following contact with the soil applied herbi- cide. Preemergence weed control with SureGuard is most effective when applied to clean, weed free soil surfaces. The most effective postemergence weed control with SureGuard occurs when applied in combination with a surfactant to weeds less than 2 inches in height. Follow specific site use directions prior to using surfactant as certain over the top applications restrict the use of the surfactants.
SureGuard may cause spotting or speckling on foli- age if the spray solution directly contacts actively growing plant foliage or green bark. Leaves that receive indirect (drift) spray contact may be affected in a similar manner. Translocation of SureGuard is limited, and under most conditions established and vigorously growing woody ornamentals will rapid- ly outgrow any injury symptoms. However, direct application to actively growing foliage can cause severe injury or death with sensitive ornamental plant species, especially in herbaceous bedding plants and flowers.
IMPORTANT: When applied as directed, plants listed on this label have shown tolerance to SureGuard. However, SureGuard is a very active herbicide and the user should exercise responsible judgment and caution until familiarity is gained with this prod- uct. Due to variability within species, crop growth stage, environmental conditions and application techniques, it is recommended that users test this product under local growing conditions on a small number of plants and evaluate for 4 to 6 weeks for phytotoxicity. Testing SureGuard on a small number of plants will determine if the herbicide can be used safely on a widespread application. Neither the seller nor the manufacturer of SureGuard has investigated the safety to plants not listed on the label.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
• Do not apply in enclosed greenhouse structures.
• Do not apply when weather conditions favor spray drift from treated areas.
• Do not graze treated fields or feed treated forage or hay to livestock.
• Do not incorporate into soil after application.
• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• Only apply to healthy established trees and orna- mentals.

• Do not apply when plants are under stress from insects, diseases, animals or winter injury, planting shock or any other stresses.
• Do not apply more than 12 oz of SureGuard per acre per application.
• Do not apply more than 24 oz of SureGuard per acre per year.
• Do not apply to turfgrass.
• Do not apply this product to concrete or other impermeable surfaces.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to herbicides in various modes of action. Resistant biotypes may eventually dominate the weed population if the same class of chemistry/ mode of action herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years. These resistant biotypes may not be adequately controlled by herbicides in a mode of action class for which resistance has developed. A gradual or total loss of weed control may occur over time. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance management strategies should be followed.
To Delay Herbicide Resistance
• Avoid the use of herbicides that have a similar target site mode of action in consecutive years.
• Herbicide use should be based on an Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) program that includes
scouting, record keeping, and consideration of cultivation practices, water management, weed free crop seed, crop rotation, and other chemical or cultural control practices.
• Monitor treated weed population for resistance development and report suspected resistance.
• Contact your local extension or crop expert (advisor) for any additional pesticide resistance management and/or IPM recommendations for specific crops and weed biotypes.