| Overview |
For the control of various diseases of cucurbits, grapevines, head lettuce, onions, oilseed poppies and potatoes, when mixed with mancozeb or POLYRAM DF Fungicide Spray, protectant fungicides. |
| Chemical Group |
cinnamic acid deriv. |
| General Instructions |
Mixing
Half fill the spray vat with water and commence agitation. Add the required volume of ACROBAT SC and allow to disperse. 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 run-off. See Dilute spraying above.
Compatibility
ACROBAT SC should always be mixed with mancozeb or POLYRAM as directed. 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 SC can be tank-mixed with MVP Bioencapsulated 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, ACROBAT SC is a Group 40 fungicide.
Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to ACROBAT SC may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if ACROBAT SC is used repeatedly. These resistant fungi may not be controlled by ACROBAT SC and other Group 40 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, Nufarm Australia Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of ACROBAT SC to control resistant fungi.
For resistance management, this product should always be used in conjunction with mancozeb or POLYRAM. These mixtures combine the locally systemic, translaminar properties of dimethomorph with the protective properties of products 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 Nufarm 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. DO NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment which could be expected to cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants, adjacent crops, crop lands or pastures. |
| Safety Directions |
Harmful if swallowed. When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), a washable hat and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves. Wash hands after use. After each day's use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing. |
| Storage |
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, wellventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. |
| Disposal |
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and deliver empty packaging to an approved waste management facility. DO NOT burn empty containers or product. |
| Precautions |
Precautions
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 SC Fungicide. Additionally, some export markets have established MRLs different 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.awri.com.au for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using ACROBAT Fungicide.
Re-entry
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.
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