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# LUXXUR A HERBICIDE
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- EPA Reg No: **264-1204**
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- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
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- Signal word: Caution
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- Active ingredients: Tribenuron-methyl (50%)
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- Label accepted: 2024-09-25
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- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-01204-20240925.pdf
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---
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September 25, 2024
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Daljit Singh
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Bayer CropScience LP
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800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
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St. Louis, MO 63167
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Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Tribenuron-methyl
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Product Name: LUXXUR A Herbicide
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EPA Registration Number: 264-1204
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Application Date: March 15, 2024
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Decision Number: 595231
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Dear Daljit Singh:
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The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA),
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as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to
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support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the
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Tribenuron-methyl Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The
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label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is
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acceptable.
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Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please
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be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
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Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the
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product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E).
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40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In
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addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on
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the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration
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process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website
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contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved
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registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance
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Assurance.
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A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes
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all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must
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Page 2 of 2
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EPA Reg. No. 264-1204
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Decision No. 595231
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submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for
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shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may
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distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months
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from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this
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product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To
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distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation
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at 40 CFR 152.3.
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If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Caleb Carr by phone at (202) 566-
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0636, or via email at carr.caleb@epa.gov.
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Sincerely,
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Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
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Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
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Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
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Office of Pesticide Programs
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ENCLOSURE: Stamped label
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1
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LUXXUR A HERBICIDE
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For: Use on Wheat (Spring, Winter, Durum)
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
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Tribenuron methyl
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Methyl 2-[[[[4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)methylamino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]benzoate............................................. 50.00%
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OTHER INGREDIENTS: ............................................................................................................................. .................................... 50.00%
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TOTAL: 100.00%
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EPA Reg. No. 264-1204 EPA Est.
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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CAUTION
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For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours a Day 1-800-334-7577
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For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
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Please refer to [back panel] [booklet] for additional precautionary statements and directions for use. [Note to
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reviewer: Location of additional precautionary statements and directions for use will vary between those listed,
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depending on container type/size.]
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Net Contents:
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PRODUCED FOR
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Bayer CropScience LP
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800 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
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St. Louis, MO 63167
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1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
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TRIBENURON METHYL GROUP 2 HERBICIDE
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Sep 25, 2024
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264-1204
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2
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FIRST AID
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If on Skin: x Take off contaminated clothing.
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x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
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x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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In case of emergency, call the toll-free Bayer CropScience Emergency Response telephone number: 1-800-334-7577.
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Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
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HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
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CAUTION
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x Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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x Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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Applicators and other handlers must wear:
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x Long-sleeved shirt and long pants.
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x Chemical-resistant gloves made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride.
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x Shoes plus socks
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USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot
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water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
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USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
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x Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
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x Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as
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possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS STATEMENT
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When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a manner that meets the requirements
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listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR Part 170.240 (d)(4-6)], the handler PPE
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requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Terrestrial Use
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Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water
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mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
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Surface Water Advisory
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This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is especially true for poorly draining soils
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and soils with shallow groundwater. Tribenuron-methyl is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via
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runoff for weeks after application. A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is
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applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of tribenuron-
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methyl from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall or
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irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours.
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Windblown Soil Particles Advisory
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LUXXUR A Herbicide has the potential to move off-site due to wind erosion. Soils that are subject to wind erosion usually
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3
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have a high silt and/or fine to very fine sand fractions and low organic matter content. Other factors which can affect the
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movement of windblown soil include the intensity and direction of prevailing winds, vegetative cover, site slope, rainfall,
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and drainage patterns. Avoid applying LUXXUR A Herbicide if prevailing local conditions may be expected to result in
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offsite movement.
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Non-target Organism Advisory
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This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms, including
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pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated area. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target organisms by minimizing
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spray drift. For further guidance and instructions on how to minimize spray drift, refer to the Spray Drift Management
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section of this label.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
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Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms
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are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
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By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability.
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CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is
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impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences
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may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which
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are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. To the extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the user
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or buyer.
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:
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TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE
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MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience
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is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT
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CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL,
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
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LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
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USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
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PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT
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EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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Read the entire label before using this product.
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Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers
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may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide
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regulation.
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AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
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Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains
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requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses and handlers of agricultural
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pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific
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instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), notification to workers,
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and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection
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Standard.
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Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
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PPE required for early entry to treated areas (that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact
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with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water), is:
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x Coveralls
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x Chemical resistant gloves made of polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride.
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x Shoes plus socks.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
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LUXXUR A HERBICIDE:
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x provides control of certain broad-leaved weeds in wheat (spr ing, winter and durum). Warm, moist, growing conditions promote
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active weed growth and enhance the activity of LUXXUR A HERBICIDE by allowing maximum foliar uptake and contact
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activity. Weeds hardened off by environmental stress such as cold weather, drought stress or excessive heat may not be
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adequately controlled or suppressed, and regrowth may occur. For best results, ensure thorough spray coverage of target
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weeds.
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x Rapidly stops growth of susceptible weeds through absorption of the foliage. However, typical symptoms (discoloration) of
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dying weeds may not be noticeable for 1 to 3 weeks after application, depending on growing conditions and weed
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susceptibility. Degree of control and duration of effect depend on weed sensitivity, weed size, spray coverage and growing
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conditions. Activity of the herbicide mixture may be delayed by cold, dry conditions after application.
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USE RESTRICTIONS
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Injury to or loss of desirable trees or vegetation may result from failure to observe the following:
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x Do not apply, drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants or on areas where their roots may extend,o r
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in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.
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x Do not discharge excess material on the soil at a single spot in the field, or mixing/loading station.
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x Do not apply LUXXUR A HERBICIDE to wheat that is stressed by severe weather conditions, drought, low fertility, water-
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saturated soil, disease, or insect damage, as crop injury may result. Risk of injury is greatest when crop is in the 2 to 5- leaf
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stage. Severe winter stress, drought, disease, or insect damage following application also may result in crop injury.
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x Do not store pesticides near well sites.
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x Do not apply to wheat underseeded with another crop.
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x Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): Do not harvest within 45 days of the last application.
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x Do not apply LUXXUR A HERBICIDE within 60 days of crop emergence where an organophosphate insecticide has been
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applied as an in-furrow treatment because crop injury may result.
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x Do not use LUXXUR A HERBICIDE plus Malathion because crop injury may result.
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x Do not apply LUXXUR A HERBICIDE by air in the state of New York.
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x LUXXUR A HERBICIDE is not for us e in the state of California.
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Grazing, Feeding, and Harvesting
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x Allow at least 7 days between application and grazing of treated forage.
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x Allow at least 7 days between application and feeding of forage (green chop) from treated areas to livestock.
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x Allow at least 30 days between application and feeding of hay from treated areas to livestock.
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x Allow at least 45 days between application and harvesting of grain. Harvested straw may be used for bedding and/or feed.
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When using LUXXUR A HERBICIDE in tank mixes or sequential applications with other products containing tribenuronmethyl, do not
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exceed the following limits:
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Active Ingredient: Tribenuron-methyl
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Use
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Maximum AI
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Oz/A per Single
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Application
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Maximum Oz/A
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of Product per
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Single
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Application
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Maximum AI
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Oz/A per
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Use Period*
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Maximum
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Oz/A of
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Product per
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Use Period*
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Maximum
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Number of
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Applications
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per Use
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Period*
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Pre-
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Harvest
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Interval,
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Days
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Wheat 0.25 0.50 0.25 0.50 2 45
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(for grain)
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* Use Period:
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One maximum application per year or two applications not to
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exceed the maximum rate per year, see above chart for specific crop restrictions.
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USE PRECAUTIONS
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x Injury or loss of adjacent sensitive crops and vegetation may result from failure to observe the following:
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x Take all necessary precautions to avoid all direct or indirect contact (such as spray drift) with non-target plants or areas
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x Carefully observe all sprayer cleanup instructions both prior to and after using this product, as spray tank residue may damag e
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crops other than those listed on this label.
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x Varieties of wheat (including durum) may differ in their response to various herbicides. Consult your state experiment
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station,university, or extension agent as to crop sensitivity of any herbicide. If no information is available, limit the initial use to
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a small area.
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x Under certain conditions such as heavy rainfall, prolonged cold weather, or wide fluctuations in day/night temperatures prior to
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or soon after LUXXUR A HERBICIDE application, temporary discoloration and/or crop injury may occur.
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x Dry, dusty field conditions may result in reduced control in wheel track areas.
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x Calibrate sprayers only with clean water away from well sites.
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x Make scheduled checks of spray equipment.
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x Mix only enough product for the job at hand.
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x Ensure that all operation employees accurately measure pesticides.
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x Avoid overfilling of spray tank.
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x Dilute and agitate excess solution and apply at labeled rates or uses.
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x When triple-rinsing the pesticide container, be sure to add the rinsate to the spray mix.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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MANDATORY SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
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Aerial Applications:
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x Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the vegetative canopy, unless a greater application
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height is necessary for pilot safety.
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x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a Coarse or
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coarser droplet size (ASABE S641).
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x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE S641).
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x The boom length must not exceed 65% of the wingspan for airplanes or 75% of the rotor blade diameter for
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helicopters.
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x Applicators must use ½ swath displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field.
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x Nozzles must be oriented so the spray is directed toward the back of the aircraft.
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x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
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x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
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Ground Boom Applications:
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x Apply with the nozzle height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more than 3 feet above the ground or
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crop canopy unless making a turf, pasture, or rangeland application, in which case applicators may apply with a
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nozzle height no more than 4 feet above the ground.
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x For applications prior to the emergence of crops and target weeds, applicators are required to use a Coarse or
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coarser droplet size (ASAE S572.3).
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x For all other applications, applicators are required to use a Medium or coarser droplet size (ASAE S572.3).
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x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
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x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
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ADVISORY SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
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THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
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BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
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IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE
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An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control.
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While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be greater if applications are made
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improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
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Controlling Droplet Size – Ground Boom
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x Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest
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practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a
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higher flow rate.
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x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and
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droplet size.
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x Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed
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to reduce drift.
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Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft
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Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets,
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nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.
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BOOM HEIGHT – Ground Boom
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Use the lowest boom height that is compatible with the spray nozzles that will provide uniform coverage. For ground
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equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.
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RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft
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Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to crops, do not release spray at a
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height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety.
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SHIELDED SPRAYERS
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Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields
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are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.
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TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
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When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.
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TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS
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Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature
|
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with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. The presence of an inversion can be
|
||||
indicated by ground fog or
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||||
by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in
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||||
a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly
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||||
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature inversions.
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WIND
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||||
Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
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||||
Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect spray drift.
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||||
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||||
RUNOFF PREVENTION
|
||||
To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface
|
||||
waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind
|
||||
or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area will
|
||||
help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems.
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||||
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||||
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
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||||
For resistance management, LUXXUR A HERBICIDE is a Group 2 herbicide. Any weed population may contain or develop plants
|
||||
naturally resistant to LUXXUR A HERBICIDE and other Group 2 herbicides. The resistant biotypes may dominate the weed population
|
||||
if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. Appropriate resistance management strategies should be followed.
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||||
To delay herbicide resistance take one or more of the following steps:
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||||
x Rotate the use of LUXXUR A HERBICIDE or other Group 2 herbicides within a growing season sequence or among growing
|
||||
seasons with different herbicide groups that control the same weeds in a field.
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||||
x Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group if such use is permitted; where information on resistance in target
|
||||
weed species is available, use the less resistance-prone partner at a rate that will control the target weed(s) equally as well as
|
||||
the more resistance-prone partner. Consult your local extension service or certified crop advisor if you are unsure as to which
|
||||
active ingredient is currently less prone to resistance.
|
||||
x Adopt an integrated weed-management program for herbicide use that includes scouting and uses historical information
|
||||
related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and that considers tillage ( or other mechanical control methods), cultural ( e.g.,
|
||||
higher crop seeding rates; precision fertilizer application method and timing to favor the crop and not the weeds), biological
|
||||
(weed-competitive crops or varieties) and other management practices.
|
||||
x Scout after herbicide application to monitor weed populations for early signs of resistance development. Indicators of possibl e
|
||||
herbicide resistance include: (1) failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied,
|
||||
especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds; (2) a spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species;
|
||||
(3) surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species. If resistance is suspected, prevent weed seed
|
||||
production in the affected area by an alternative herbicide from a different group or by a mechanical method such as hoeing or
|
||||
tillage. Prevent movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and tillage equipment when moving
|
||||
between fields, and planting clean seed.
|
||||
x If a weed pest population continues to progress after treatment with this product, discontinue use of this product, and switch to
|
||||
another management strategy or herbicide with a different mode of action, if available.
|
||||
x Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for additional pesticide resistance-management and/or
|
||||
integrated weed-management recommendations for specific crops and weed biotypes.
|
||||
x For further information or to report suspected resistance contact Bayer CropScience at 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937).
|
||||
You can also contact your pesticide distributor or university extension specialist to report resistance.
|
||||
|
||||
7
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SPECIFIC USE DIRECTIONS
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||||
|
||||
FOR WEED CONTROL IN WHEAT (SPRING, DURUM AND WINTER)
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||||
|
||||
LUXXUR A HERBICIDE + LUXXUR B HERBICIDE
|
||||
|
||||
Tank Mix
|
||||
Partner
|
||||
Product
|
||||
Rates
|
||||
fl oz/A
|
||||
WEEDS
|
||||
CONTROLLED
|
||||
GROWTH STAGE
|
||||
TIMING
|
||||
LUXXUR A
|
||||
HERBICIDE
|
||||
+
|
||||
LUXXUR B
|
||||
HERBICIDE
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
0.214
|
||||
+
|
||||
6.85
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Weeds controlled by
|
||||
LUXXUR B
|
||||
HERBICIDE alone
|
||||
+
|
||||
Canada thistleൈ ,
|
||||
Perennial sowthistleൈ
|
||||
Dandelion
|
||||
Scentless chamomile
|
||||
Narrow-leaved hawk's-
|
||||
beard
|
||||
Lamb’s quarter
|
||||
Cow cockle
|
||||
Wheat (spring and durum) may be treated from 2 to 6 leaf stage
|
||||
on main stem, plus 3 tillers, but prior to jointing (presence of
|
||||
first node).
|
||||
|
||||
Winter wheat may be treated when the majority of plants have
|
||||
two leaves to full tillering, but prior to jointing (presence of first
|
||||
node).
|
||||
|
||||
Weed growth stages:
|
||||
x Canada thistle and Perennial Sowthistle: up to 6 inches
|
||||
in height.
|
||||
x Dandelion: up to 8 inches in diameter;
|
||||
x Scentless chamomile: up to 4 inches in height;
|
||||
x Narrow-leaved hawk's-beard: prior to bolting;
|
||||
x Lamb’s quarter and cow cockle: up to 4 inches in
|
||||
height.
|
||||
*Season long control, with some regrowth in the fall.
|
||||
|
||||
Tank Mix Instructions
|
||||
For control of weeds not listed on this label, Luxxur A Herbicide may be mixed with other herbicides with the exception of dicamba
|
||||
containing products. It is the pesticide user's responsibility to ensure that all products in the listed mixtures are registered for the
|
||||
intended use. Read and follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.
|
||||
|
||||
Broadleaf Herbicides
|
||||
MCPA Ester1, 3, 4 Starane ®2,3 / Starane Ultra2,3 2,4-D Ester 1,4 Sentrallas ®
|
||||
1 MCPA Ester and 2,4-D Ester may be added alone, but not as a component of a premix.
|
||||
2 Equivalent fluroxypyr product may be substituted.
|
||||
3 Applications of Luxxur A Herbicide in winter, spring or durum wheat in combination with these EC tankmix partners or equivalent s may
|
||||
cause crop response.
|
||||
4 MCPA Ester and 2,4-D Ester may be added at a rate of no more than 0.25 lb ai/A.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Grass Herbicides
|
||||
Olympus1 Osprey Puma 2 Rimfire Max
|
||||
1 Olympus can be added. Refer to Olympus label concerning crop rotation restrictions.
|
||||
2 Equivalent fenoxaprop-based products may be substituted
|
||||
|
||||
Tank Mixtures for Disease Control
|
||||
x This product may be tank mixed or used sequentially with fungicides registered for use on wheat.
|
||||
|
||||
Tank Mixtures for Insect Control
|
||||
x LUXXUR A HERBICIDE may be tank mixed or used sequentially with insecticides registered for use on wheat. However,
|
||||
under certain conditions (drought stress, or if the crop is in the 2-4 leaf stage), tank mixes of LUXXUR A HERBICIDE with
|
||||
organophosphate insecticides (such as Lorsban) may producte temporary crop yellowing, or, in severe cases, crop injury. The
|
||||
potential for crop injury is greatest when wide fluctuations in day/night temperatures occur just prior to or soon after
|
||||
application. Test these mixtures in a small area before treating large areas.
|
||||
|
||||
8
|
||||
|
||||
USE RESTRICTIONS
|
||||
x Do not apply LUXXUR A HERBICIDE within 60 days of crop emergence where an organophosphate insecticide has been
|
||||
applied as an in-furrow treatment as crop injury may result.
|
||||
x Do not use LUXXUR A HERBICIDE with malathion because crop injury may result.
|
||||
|
||||
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
|
||||
1. Add one-third of the necessary volume of water to the spray tank.
|
||||
2. With the agitator running, add the required amount of LUXXUR A HERBICIDE. Ensure that the herbicide is completely dissolved
|
||||
before adding other components of the tank mix.
|
||||
3. When LUXXUR A HERBICIDE is completely dissolved, add the required amount of the appropriate tank mix partners.
|
||||
4. Specific Tank Mix Instructions :
|
||||
LUXXUR A HERBICIDE + LUXXUR B HERBICIDE: once LUXXUR A HERBICIDE is completely dissolved, add the required
|
||||
amount of LUXXUR B HERBICIDE, then add required amount of non-ionic surfactant or ammonium sulphate last.
|
||||
5. Add the rest of the water. If an antifoam agent is required, add this last.
|
||||
6. Use a minimum spray volume of 5 GPA for aerial and 10 GPA for ground applications.
|
||||
7. Fill tank with fresh water as described in step 1, and continue as directed. Emulsifiable concentrates may make it more difficult to
|
||||
dissolve LUXXUR A HERBICIDE
|
||||
8. If the spray preparation is left standing without agitation, thoroughly agitate to resuspend the tank mixture before spraying. Use
|
||||
spray preparation of LUXXUR A HERBICIDE Tank Mix within 24 hours or product degradation may occur.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
MINIMUM RECROPPING INTERVAL AND CROP ROTATION GUIDELINES
|
||||
|
||||
Observe the rotational cropping restrictions stated on the LUXXUR B HERBICIDE label.
|
||||
|
||||
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
|
||||
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
|
||||
|
||||
Pesticide storage
|
||||
Store in a cool, dry place.
|
||||
|
||||
Pesticide disposal
|
||||
Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
|
||||
|
||||
Container handling
|
||||
|
||||
Refer to the Net Contents section of this product’s labeling for the applicable “Nonrefillable Container” or
|
||||
“Refillable Container” designation.
|
||||
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers (Capacity Equal to or Less Than 50 Pounds): Nonrefillable container.
|
||||
Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the
|
||||
remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour
|
||||
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
|
||||
drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a
|
||||
sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling if
|
||||
available or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and
|
||||
local authorities.
|
||||
|
||||
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers (Capacity Greater Than 50 Pounds): Nonrefillable container.
|
||||
Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the
|
||||
remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip
|
||||
container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end
|
||||
and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the
|
||||
rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then,
|
||||
for Plastic Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn,
|
||||
unless allowed by state and local ordinances. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if appropriate,
|
||||
or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
|
||||
|
||||
Nonrefillable Plastic and Metal Containers, e.g., Intermediate Bulk Containers [IBC] (Size or Shape Too Large to be Tipped,
|
||||
Rolled or Turned Upside Down): Nonrefillable container.
|
||||
Do not reuse or refill this container.
|
||||
Clean container promptly after emptying the contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank and before final disposal
|
||||
using the following pressure rinsing procedure. Insert a lance fitted with a suitable tank cleaning nozzle into the container and ensure
|
||||
that the water spray thoroughly covers the top, bottom and all sides inside the container. The nozzle manufacturer generally provides
|
||||
instructions for the appropriate spray pressure, spray duration and/or spray volume. If the manufacturer’s instructions are not available,
|
||||
pressure rinse the container for at least 60 seconds using a minimum pressure of 30 PSI with a minimum rinse volume of 10% of the
|
||||
|
||||
9
|
||||
|
||||
container volume. Drain, pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this pressure rinsing
|
||||
procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic Containers, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
|
||||
landfill, or by incineration. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of
|
||||
in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
|
||||
|
||||
Nonrefillable Paper or Plastic Bags, Fiber Sacks including Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) or
|
||||
Fiber Drums With Liners: Nonrefillable container.
|
||||
Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty paper or plastic bag, fiber sack or drum liner by shaking and tapping sides and
|
||||
bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application or manufacturing equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or
|
||||
dispose of empty paper or plastic bag, fiber sack or fiber drum and liner in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless
|
||||
allowed by state and local ordinances.
|
||||
|
||||
Refillable Fiber Drums With Liners: Refillable container (fiber drum only).
|
||||
Refilling Fiber Drum: Refill this fiber drum with LUXXUR A HERBICIDE containing tribenuron methyl only. Do not reuse this fiber drum
|
||||
for any other purpose. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping sides
|
||||
and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application or manufacturing equipment. Disposing of Fiber Drum and/or
|
||||
Liner: Do not reuse this fiber drum for any other purpose other than refilling (see preceding). Cleaning the container (liner and/or fiber
|
||||
drum) before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Offer the liner for recycling if available or
|
||||
dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If drum is
|
||||
contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of it in the manner required for its liner. To clean the fiber drum before final disposal,
|
||||
completely empty the fiber drum by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application or
|
||||
manufacturing equipment. Then offer the fiber drum for recycling if available or dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not
|
||||
burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances.
|
||||
|
||||
All Other Refillable Containers: Refillable container.
|
||||
Refilling Container: Refill this container with LUXXUR A HERBICIDE containing tribenuron methyl only. Do not reuse this container for
|
||||
any other purpose. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage such as
|
||||
cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn out threads and closure devices. If damage is found, do not use
|
||||
the container, contact FMC at the number below for instructions. Check for leaks after refilling and before transporting. If leaks are found,
|
||||
do not reuse or transport container, contact FMC at the number below for instructions. Disposing of Container: Do not reuse this
|
||||
container for any other purpose other than refilling (see preceding). Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of
|
||||
the person disposing of the container. To clean the container before final disposal, use the following pressure rinsing procedure. Insert a
|
||||
lance fitted with a suitable tank cleaning nozzle into the container and ensure that the water spray thoroughly covers the top, bottom
|
||||
and all sides inside the container. The nozzle manufacturer generally provides instructions for the appropriate spray pressure, spray
|
||||
duration and/or spray volume. If the manufacturer’s instructions are not available, pressure rinse the container for at least 60 seconds
|
||||
using a minimum pressure of 30 PSI with a minimum rinse volume of 10% of the container volume. Drain, pour or pump rinsate into
|
||||
application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this pressure rinsing procedure two more times. Then, for Plastic Containers,
|
||||
offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and
|
||||
local ordinances. For Metal Containers, offer for recycling if available or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a
|
||||
sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
|
||||
|
||||
Outer Foil Pouches of Water Soluble Packets (WSP): Nonrefillable container.
|
||||
Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling if available or, dispose of the empty outer foil pouch in the trash as long as WSP is
|
||||
unbroken. If the outer pouch contacts the formulated product in any way, the pouch must be triple rinsed with clean water. Add
|
||||
the rinsate to the spray tank and dispose of the outer pouch as described previously. Do not transport if this container is damaged or
|
||||
leaking. If the container is damaged, leaking or obsolete, or in the event of a major spill, fire or other emergency, contact your Ag retailer
|
||||
or Bayer CropScience for container return, disposal and recycling information.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
LUXXUR A HERBICIDE (PENDING) 03/13/2024, 04/12/2024, 09/10/2024
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user