| Overview |
ACROBAT is a locally systemic fungicide which gives control of various diseases including downy mildew in cucurbits, grapevines, lettuce, oilseed poppies and onions and blights in potatoes. |
| Recommended Uses |
For the control of various diseases of cucurbits, grapevines, lettuce, onions, oilseed poppies and potatoes, when mixed with mancozeb or BASF POLYRAMR DF Fungicide Spray, protectant fungicides, as per the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table. |
| Advantages |
Tank mix provides both protective and locally systemic activity and two different modes of action. |
| Benefits |
Reliable disease control and excellent resistance management tool. |
| Mode of Action |
ACROBAT is a dimethomorph-based fungicide which inhibits fungal cell wall formation. |
| Chemical Group |
cinnamic acid deriv. |
| General Instructions |
Mixing
Half fill the spray vat with water and commence agitation. Weigh out the required quantity of ACROBAT and add to spray tank with agitation running.
Add the correct amount of mancozeb, or POLYRAM as directed.
Add the remainder of the water with agitation running.
Add wetting agent, if required, when spray tank is full. Ensure thorough mixing and constant agitation to keep the product in suspension.
Application
Ensure thorough coverage of plants, especially the underside of leaves and young grape bunches. Do NOT apply by aircraft.
APPLICATION TO GRAPEVINES
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 100 L 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 spraying can then be calculated in the following way:
EXAMPLE ONLY
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 (i.e. 1500 L ?0 L = 3)
4. If the dilute label rate is 36 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 36, that is 108 g/ 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.
For concentrate application, use a spray volume of at least 250 litres per hectare. For dilute application, apply to runoff. See Dilute spraying above.
Compatibility
ACROBAT should always be mixed with mancozeb or POLYRAM.
Due to the range of mancozeb formulations available, compatibility has not been tested on all products. Users are advised to test the tank mix on a small area of the crop to be treated, prior to use.
ACROBAT can be tank-mixed with MVP Bio-encapsulated Insecticide, Dipel Forte, Lorsban EC, Kocide or DELAN
Fungicide. Avoid mixing with strongly alkaline or acidic materials.
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| Restraints |
Do NOT apply by aircraft. |
| Resistance Warning |
For fungicide resistance management, Nufarm ACROBAT is a Group X fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to ACROBAT may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if ACROBAT is used repeatedly. These resistant fungi may not be controlled by ACROBAT and other Group X fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, BASF Australia Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of ACROBAT to control resistant fungi. For resistance management, this product should always be used in conjuction with mancozeb or POLYRAM. These mixtures combine the locally systemic, translaminar properties of dimethomorph with the protective properties such as mancozeb and POLYRAM. It should always be used as part of a protective spray programme and applied before disease symptoms appear. To prevent or delay the development of strains of disease fungi resistant to dimethomorph, it is recommended that this product is used in spray programmes including fungicides with different modes of action. Refer to the CRITICAL COMMENTS section of this label. Consult a BASF representative for further information if required. |
| Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment |
Highly toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. DO NOT contaminate ponds, dams, streams, waterways or drains with the chemical or used containers. |
| Protection of crop, native and other non-target plants |
DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. |
| Safety Directions |
Will irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with the eyes. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Sensitive workers should use protective clothing. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. When opening the container and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat and elbow-length PVC gloves. After each day?s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. |
| Storage |
Store in the closed original container in a dry, cool, wellventilated area out of direct sunlight. |
| Disposal |
Inner plastic bag disposal: Single rinse before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. Puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should NOT be burnt.
Plastic bucket disposal: Containers which have held ACROBAT should not be used for any other purpose. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace lid and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture empty container and dispose of in the same manner as described above for the inner bag. |
| Precautions |
Re-entry Period
Do NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day's use.
Caution
Export of treated fruit or wine:
Growers should note that Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) or import tolerances do not exist in all markets for fruit treated with ACROBAT Fungicide.
Additionally, some export markets have established MRLsdifferent to those in Australia. If you are growing fruit for export (either fresh or as wine), please check with NUFARM Australia Ltd or the Australian Wine Research Institute
http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/AWRI/
for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using ACROBAT Fungicide.
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