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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing/application: Fill the spray vat with good quality water. With the agitation system operating, pour the required quantity of Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide into the spray vat in a steady stream. DO NOT attempt to pre-mix Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide in water before adding to the spray vat. If other pesticides are being applied, prepare and thoroughly mix them before adding Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide. Sprays containing Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide should be agitated continuously.

Wetting Agents: The addition of Spraymate Activator is required when Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide is being applied to BRASSICAS, FABA BEANS, PEAS, and ONION, irrespective of the method of application. The addition of a wetting agent is also required when Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide is applied as a concentrate spray or by aircraft. Where a wetting agent is not required for Kenso Agcare Tribasic Copper Flowable Fungicide, one may be added if required for other pesticides.

Dilute Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed.

• Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.

• The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines, or expert advice.

• Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100L of water. Spray to the point of run-off.

• The required dilute spray volume will change, and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed.

• Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume.

• Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate can then be calculated in the following way:

Example:

1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example, 1500 L/ha

2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example, 500 L/ha

3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3 x (ie. 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3)

4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, ie. 30 mL/100 L of concentrate spray.

The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training, and follow Industry Best Practices.

Deciduous Fruit and Almonds: Apply as a dilute or up to 2 times concentrate spray. Apply with an air-blast spray calibrated to deliver the required spray volume. The equipment should be adjusted so that the spray is evenly distributed through the tree. Preferably apply using a sprayer fitted with cone nozzles. Concentrate sprays should only be applied with sprayers specifically designed for this purpose.

Citrus and Litchi: Apply only as dilute spray. The spray equipment should be calibrated to deliver the required spray volume. Citrus and litchi canopies are difficult to penetrate, and application using an oscillating boom sprayer is preferred to application using an air-blast sprayer. If an air-blast sprayer is used, ensure that it is opening the canopy to permit entry of the spray to the interior of the tree. Spray equipment should be adjusted so that the spray is evenly distributed throughout the trees.

Avocados and Mangoes: Apply as a dilute or up to 3 times concentrate spray. The spray equipment should be calibrated to deliver the required spray volume. The equipment should be adjusted so that the spray is evenly distributed through the trees. Preferably apply with a sprayer fitted with cone nozzles. Concentrate sprays should only be applied with sprayers specifically designed for this purpose.

Vines: Apply sufficient volume to wet all leaf surfaces to the point of run-off. Apply as a medium to fine spray preferably using cone nozzles. Air-blast sprayers are recommended for application to vines with very dense foliage.

Walnuts: Apply only as dilute spray. Apply sufficient volume to thoroughly wet blossoms, nutlets, and foliage. Fine sprays are recommended for optimum results. Air-blast sprayers are suitable for young plantings, but very large mature trees may require hand-directed sprayers to ensure adequate coverage of their upper branches.

Tobacco seed beds: Apply only as dilute spray. Apply sufficient volume to thoroughly saturate the seedlings. Apply as a medium to fine spray directed by hand; a knapsack is suitable for this purpose.

Vegetables: General: Thorough coverage of the plants is essential for maximum effectiveness. To achieve thorough coverage:

1. Spray volumes need to be increased as the plants grow.

2. The configuration of the sprayer may need to be altered as the plants grow and change shape.

The coverage provided by the sprayer should be checked prior to each application and adjusted if necessary. This should only be done with water plus any required wetting agents.

Dilute Sprays: Apply using a sprayer fitted with cone nozzles operated at pressures that produce a MEDIUM to FINE spray. The following volumes per SPRAYED HECTARE are suggested as a guide, since the required volumes will vary with foliage density and size of the plants.