Thidiazuron-Diuron EC

Manufacturer
Arysta LifeScience
Category
Other
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N/A
Registration number
66330-333
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GENERAL INFORMATION
THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC is a harvest aid for cotton, used for leaf removal prior to harvest.
THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC can be applied in most weather conditions, both warm and cool.

USE PRECAUTIONS
This product is not to be applied through any type of irrigation system. Effectiveness of THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC will be reduced if rainfall occurs within 12 hours post application. 
Foliage from treated plants or gin trash is not to be fed to livestock. 
Rotation to the following crops requires the minimum specified periods below after the last application of THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC: 
small grains, sorghum, corn, or root crops (except carrots, onions) ........................ two(2) months
legumes (including alfalfa) or leafy vegetable (except lettuce) ............................two (2) months
cole crops, garlic, safflower, tomatoes, and watermelon ......................................... two(2) month
carrots ............................................................................................................. three (3) months
onions ................................................................................................................ four (4) months
cantaloupe, honeydew melon/casaba melon, muskmelon, or peppers ........................... five (5) months
lettuce ........................ when soil has been deep-plowed (12-15 inches) ....................... two (2) months
OR lettuce ............. when soil is only disced (4-6 inches) .................................... nine (9) months
All other crops ................................................................................................ twelve (12) months
Special Note for inter-cropped grains and legumes planted either as cover crops or planted into treated fields before the minimum two (2) month plant back time after the final THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC application: Any such crops are prohibited for use as feed or food and may be used only as cover crops.
Do not use immature crops for food or feed.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Use an adequate volume of water with the recommended amount of Thidiazuron-Diuron EC defoliant to uniformly and completely cover leaves. For ground equipment, apply 10 - 25 galon per acre and by air, use 2 -10 gallons per acre. Maintain agitation during application. 

DOSAGE INFORMATION 
Application Rate: Before harvest, use .075 Ibs ai/acre (.050 Ibs ai Diazuron/.025 Diuron) - 0.1tJ7°(bs ai/acre (0.125Ibs ai Diazuron/.062 Ibs ai Diuron) (6.4-16 fl. oz.lA offormulation). Maximum application rate of 0.3 Ibs ai/acre per year. Maximum of 2 applications, but not to exceed 0.3 Ibs ai/acre per year.
One gallon of THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC will treat 8 - 20 acres. Refer to the dose rate table below. In some situations, a follow-up application may be needed. THIDIAZURON-DIURON EC may be used for this application. Other defoliants may be needed. If additional boll opening is required, Ethephon 6 may be used at recommended rates; see product label for rates and timings. Consult your local State Extension Cotton Specialist recommendations for rates and timings. The maximum annual use rate ofTHIDIAZURON-DIURON EC is 16 oz. per acre per season. Maximum application rate of 0.3 Ibs ailacre per year. Maximum of 2 applications, but not to exceed 0.3 Ibs ai/acre per year. Minimum retreatment interval is 21 days.
TANK MIX OF Thidiazuron-Diuron SC plus other cotton defoliant products:
The tank mix of Thidiazuron-Diuron SC plus other cotton defoliant products is recommended to improve overall defoliation, and as an aid in accelerating the opening of mature, unopened cotton bolls. Best activity will be obtained where the tank mix is applied to mature cotton plants. Do not apply tank mix before sufficient unopened bolls have matured to produce the desired cotton yield. For cotton produced in non-arid conditions, apply Thidiazuron-Diuron SC at a rate of 3.2 to 6.4 fluid ounces per acre plus other cotton defoliant products at a rate of 21 to 42 fluid ounces per acre. For cotton produced in arid conditions, apply Thidiazuron-Diuron SC at a rate of 6.4 to 16 fluid ounces per acre plus other cotton defoliant products at a rate of 21 to 42 fluid ounces per acre. 

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Cotton