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USE INFORMATION

Valkos 51 WDG uses:

• Valkos 51 WDG provides residual control of susceptible weeds.

• Valkos 51 WDG provides additional burndown activity when used as part of a burndown program.

• Valkos 51 WDG can be applied as part of a fall burndown program for control of susceptible winter annuals.

• Valkos 51 WDG can be applied with a hooded or shielded sprayer, as well as part of a layby application, in selected crops for postemergence weed control as well as residual control of susceptible weeds.

• Valkos 51 WDG can be used on farms, orchards and vineyards for non-selective vegetation control to maintain bare ground non-crop areas that must be kept weed free.

• It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. Valkos 51 WDG, when applied according to label use directions, will control the weeds claimed in crop specific use directions. This label makes no claims concerning control of other weed species.

Spray Drift Advisories

• THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF- SITE SPRAY DRIFT.

• BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVI- RONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

• IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the po- tential for drift will be greater if applications are made improp- erly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.

Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom

• Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate.

• Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure advised for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet size.

• Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.

Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft

• Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers recommenda- tions for setting up nozzles. To reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.

• BOOM HEIGHT - Ground Boom Use the lowest boom height that is compatible with the spray nozzles that will provide uniform coverage. For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.

• RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to crops, DO NOT release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety