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ASTOUND DUO

APVMA Code :53039 Active Constituent(s): 100g/Lalpha-cypermethrin

Registered For Commercial Use Domestic Use Overview Astound Duo is a highly active, broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid insecticide that controls a wide range of economically important insect pests in certain vegetable crops. Pests controlled include aphids, apple weevil, thrips, cabbage moth, Helicoverpa spp., Tasmanian eucalyptus leaf beetle, and vegetable weevil. Recommended Uses Astound Duo may be used in cabbages, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, turnips and tomatoes; certain broadacre crops and pastures (canola, linola, linseed, winter cereals, cotton, field peas, faba beans, lupins, lucerne, maize, mung beans, navy beans, rice, sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers and sweetcorn), grapevines (non-bearing); pome fruit (apples and pears); and stone fruit (apricots, nectarines peaches and plums); banksias and eucalyptus plantations). Refer to label for all instructions and directions for use. Benefits Can be used in a wide variety of crops - registered for use in field crops, pastures and horticulture; Economic and cost-effective control of commercially important insect pests; repellent and anti-feedant effects; and effective against many insects resistant to other non-synthetic pyrethroid insecticides; Offers minimal hazard to non-target species; Astound Duo mixes readily with hard and soft water. Mode of Action Astound Duo belongs to a group of insecticides called pyrethroids and pyrethrums. Astound Duo acts on the central and peripheral nervous system, with both contact and stomach action. Chemical Group synthetic pyrethroid General Instructions ASTOUND is a contact and residual insecticide. It can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing infestations. The product can be applied mixed either with water carrier or oil based bulking agents such as D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil or compatible ULV products. Mixing/Application Low Volume and High Volume applications by ground rig or aircraft when ASTOUND is applied with water carrier. Add the required quantity of ASTOUND to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly. Maintain agitation during mixing and application. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application by aircraft when ASTOUND is applied with oil based bulking agents. This product can be mixed with D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil or other compatible products (See COMPATIBILITY section). First add the mixing partner to the spray tank and then, with the agitator in motion, add the required quantity of ASTOUND direct to the spray tank. Do NOT mix with water and ensure that no water is in the spraying system. 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. Appy 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 spay volume (See Dilute Spaying 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 ONLY 1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500L/ha 2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500L/ha 3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3X (ie 1500L/500L=3) 4. If the dilute label rate is 10mL/100L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is 30mL/100L of concentrate spay. The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100L 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. Low Volume and High Volume applications by ground rig or aircraft when ASTOUND is applied with water carrier. ASTOUND ban be applied by ground or aircraft with a water carrier. Thorough coverage is essential to ensure adequate control. Always apply with a non-ionic surfactant unless detailed on the label of a tank mix partner. Apply during the cooler parts of the day or night. Ground application - water carrier. For low volume spraying of field crops with ground rigs, use a total volume of 50-200 L/ha except for sweet corn, tomatoes and tobacco where higher volumes should be used. Drop arms should be used on ground rigs in row crops taller than 30 cm (0.3 m). The application should be made as a fine spray, preferably using hollow cone nozzles, unless otherwise directed in the Critical Comments. Aerial application - water carrier. Do NOT apply to trellis tomatoes by aircraft. Use a minimum spray volume of 20 L/ha. For spring/early summer application to cereals, linola, canola, rice and to other dense crops, apply in a total spray volume of 30 to 35 L/ha. If possible, spray in a crosswind. Avoid spraying in calm conditions or when wind is light and variable in direction. Apply as a spray of 100-150 microns VMD. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application by aircraft. ASTOUND, mixed with D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil Compatibility Low Volume and High Volume application by ground rig or aircraft when ASTOUND is applied with water carrier. This product is compatible with D-C-TRATE+, D-C-TRON+ Cotton Spray Oil, Dithane+M45, dicamba, Kelthane+ EC/MF, Kocide+, NUDRIN+ Insecticide, NUDRIN+ 225, Parathion 500 EC, Parathion M500, PHOSDRIN+, Pirate 300, Ridomil+, Select+, dimethoate, paraquat, diquat, glyphosate, Tigrex+, Jaguar+, simazine, SPINNAKER+, 2,4-D amine and ester, 2,4-DB and MCPA. DO NOT mix ASTOUND with wettable powders and water dispersible granules BEFORE addition to the spray tank. ASTOUND can be mixed with Penncozeb+ DF providing the mixture is agitated efficiently and used immediately. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application by aircraft. This product should be mixed only with specific ULV formulations of other insecticides, eg NUDRIN 225, Pirate 300, and PBO synergists, when mixed according to the directions on the PBO synergist labels. Restraints DO NOT apply if rain is expected within 6 hours after application. Resistance Warning For insecticide resistance management ASTOUND is a Group 3A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes to ASTOUND other Group 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population of ASTOUND or other Group 3A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of ASTOUND on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Nufarm Australia Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of ASTOUND to control resistant insects. ASTOUND may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information, contact your local supplier, Nufarm Australia Limited representative or local agricultural department agronomist. In NSW and Qld, application of this product to Helicoverpa armigera larvae longer than 5 mm may not only be ineffective but it may increase the level of synthetic pyrethroid resistance. This product should NOT be used to treat infestations that were not controlled by an earlier application of it or another synthetic pyrethroid. Infestations not controlled by this product should be treated with in an insecticide from another chemical group. Application of this product with an insecticide from another chemical group such a s NUDRIN* will assist with the management of synthetic pyrethroid resistant Helicoverpa armigera. Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment Dangerous to fish and aquatic invertebrates such as yabbies. DO NOT contaminate fish ponds, dams, drains, rivers or streams with product or used containers. Drift and run-off from treated areas may be hazardous to fish or crustaceans in adjacent sites. Safety Directions Poisonous if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Facial skin contact may cause temporary facial numbness. Sensitive workers should wear protective clothing. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do NOT inhale vapour and spray mist. When preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day?s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. Storage Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Disposal The method of disposal of the container depends on the container type. Read the "Storage and Disposal" instructions on the label that is attached to the container. Product details last updated on 04 Sep 2009

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