# DUPONT LEXONE SP HERBICIDE - EPA Reg No: **352-550** - Registrant: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, LLC - Signal word: Caution - Active ingredients: Metribuzin (75%) - Label accepted: 1998-07-23 - Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000352-00550-19980723.pdf --- <@PONj) '" Lexone® §JF herbicide " ......... A. Growing Partnership With Nature" H - If Ilf <[UPON» Lexone® SP herbicide Wettable Powder in Water Soluble Bags Active Ingredient Metribuzin [4-Amino-6-(I,I-ib;;.j Preemergence ApplicaiWn Make a single application of 05 to 1.33 Ib LEXONE SP per acre after planting or after drag-off but before crop emerges, Use the lower rates on coarse-textured soils (low in clay or organic matter) and the higher rates on fine-textured soIls (high m clay or , organic matter). Tank Mixtures For Improved control of certain grass and broad leaf weeds, add a suitable herbicide such as "Dual", Eptam', "Prowl", "Treflan" or MA TRlX. Read and follow each product labeL 8 Postemergence App/kDtion Make a single application of 05 to 0,661b LEXONE SP per acre before weeds are I" talL Apply only after at least 3 successive days of sunny weather, • Do not use LEXONE SP on early maturing, smooth-skInned, white-or red-skInned varieties. • Do not apply within 60 days of harvesL Note: Treatment may cause some chlorosis (yellowing of leaves) or nunor necroSIS (bummg of leaves characterized by brown tissue at outer margin of leaf), Preemergence Plus Postemergence Apply as directed above under preemergence and postemergence applications. • Do not exceed 1.33 Ib total LEXONE SP per acre per season. • Do not apply witlun 60 days of harvest. Split Postemergence Oregon, Washington, IdahQ onlv Do not use thIS treatment if LEXONE SP was applied preemer­ gence. For besl results, apply before weeds are I" tall or across. Allow at least 14 days between apphcations. Do nol apply withm 24 hours of another pesticide application. Make two applications of 0.33 to 0.661b LEXONE SP per acre. Do not exceed 0.33 Ib per acre per application on coarse-textured solis containing 05 to 1.0% organic matter. ApplicaiWn by ChemigaiWn Before applying LEXONE SP by sprinkler irrigation, read the ehemigation section in this labeL Apply at the specified rate in 0.25 to 0.75" of water per acre (0.25 to 050" of water per acre on sandy soil). In center pivot and self­ propelled Wheel-move systems, apply as a continuous injection; in set-in, permanent, solid-set sprinkler systems apply the herbicide in such a manner that 0.25 to OS' of water follow the herbicide application. Irrigation systems must be equipped with automatic shutoff devices that prevent backflow to the water source. Maintain continuous agitation in injection nurse tanks during application. Check the irrigation system to ensure uniform applicatlon to all areas. Failure to apply LEXONE SP unifonnly may result in crop injury and/or poor weed control. 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"::.«.:..-o""' ... ~ ~ 'i,." ~t;,~,on'Sartd.i6r loamy sands containiog ,,05 'to 15% organic maiter may;.,sUltln ciop injUry •• " > , ~" Hd '" W' •• • Do not use LEXO~ SP 013' 3 % organiC matter 0.17 - 0.33* 0.50 0.33 - 0.50 0.66 0.50- 0.66 0.66 0.66 - 1.00 1.00 '" For sicklepod control on Coastal Plains soils of the Southeast and Midsouth, use Q.3J -050 Ib LEXONE Sl> RA TE TABLE 2 • Reduced LEX ONE SP rate followed by a DuPont Postemergence herbicide (Preplant, Preplant incorporated, Preemergence) Soil Texture Coarse: Loamy sand, sandy loam Medium: Loam, silt loam, silt, sandy clay, sandy clay loam Fine: Silty clay, silty clay loam, clay, clay loam Mississippi Delta only - Silty clay to heavy clay LEXONE SP Rate, lb/acre 0.5 to 3% organic Matter >3% organic matter 0.25 0.33 0.33 0.50 0.33 0.50 0.66 - 1.00 1.00 9 LEXONE SP preemergence preceded by a preplanl incorpo­ rated companion herbicide Apply '''Tret1an'', "Sonalan", "Prowl", ··Lasso", or "Dual" and incorporate into soil before planting soybeans. Follow the instructions on the product label. In a separate operation, after planting, apply LEXONE-SP (alone) after selecting the appro­ priate rate from Rate Table I. LEXONE SP preemergence application in a ILmkmix Choose a tankmix herbicide from the list at the beginning of the Soybean Section of this label. Select the appropriate LEXONE SP rate from Rate Table 1. When a range is given, use the higher rate for hard-to-control weeds such as cocklebur, jimsonWeed, sicklepod, hemp sesbania, prickly sida or velvetleaf. Use higher rates also for heavier infestations. Preplant, preplant incorporation or preeImrgence application of LEXONE SP ora tonkmix comhinationfoUowed by a poste­ mergence application of DuPont ClASSIC, SYNCHRONY STS, REUANCE STS or PINNACLE herbicides - See Rate Table 2 For broadleaf weed control in soybeans. DuPont recommends reduced rates of LEXONE SP either preplant, preplant incorpo­ rated, or preemergence followed by a postemergence application of DuPont CLASSIC, SYNCHRONY STS, RELIANCE STS or PINNACLE herbicides. For grass weed control, LEXONE SP can be applied in a tank mix with, or as a sequential overlay after, ''"Treflan'', "Dual", '"Sonalan", "Lasso", "Prowl", or "Frontier'. Alternatively, a soil application of LEXONE DF may be followed by a postemer­ gence grass herbicide stich as ASSURE II. Follow the instruc­ tions on the producllabels. Selecl the appropriate LEXONE SP reduced rate from Rate Table 2. Apply preplant, preplanl incorporated or preemergence as directed. Follow with a postemergence application of DuPont CLASSIC, SYNCHRONY STS, RELIANCE STS or PINNACLE herbicides when weeds are small and actively growing (usually 14-28 days after planting). Preplant or Preemergence to Soybeans in Conservation TiUage When soybeans will be planted directly into a preformed bed (stale seedbed), cover crop, or in previous crop residues such as com or small grain stubble, LEXONE SP tankmixes may be used for bumdown or suppression of annual broadleaf weeds and grasses and some perennials. LEXONE DF plus crop oil concen­ trate (COC) or nonionic surfactant (NIS) will control or bum off most small weeds ($ I"). For improved burndown of existing broadJeaf weeds and grasses, LEXONE SP may be tonkmixed with "Gramoxone" Extra, "Roundup", "Bronco", or 2,4~D (LVE). For LEXONE SP + "Gramoxone" Extra tankmix applications, use 20-60 gallons of water per acre, using the higher rate for dense stubble or vegetation. For LEXONE SP + "Roundup"f"Bronco" applications, use 20 gallons of water per acre. Use nonionic surfactant or COC in any application where bumdown of existing vegetation is desired according to recom­ mendations on companion product label. When using 2,4-D (L VE) in a tankmix with LEXONE SP, follow the minimum preplant intervals and directions for use listed below. 7 days for 0.5 pI per acre 2,4-D (3.8 Ibfgal L VE) or 0.24 Ib acid equivalents per acre. 30 days for 1.0 pt per acre 2,4-D (3.8 Iblgal L VE) or 0.48 Ib acid equivalents per acre. Regardless of the rate of2,4-D used, make only one applica­ tion per growing season. Use a minimum of IO gal total spray volume per acre with ground equipment, or a minimum of 5 gal total spray per acre with aerial equipment When 2,4-D is applied, do not feed hay, forage or fodder. Restrict livestock from grazing treated fields or cover crops treated for bumdown. • Refer to the 2,4-D label for precautionary statements and use instructions. Read the crop injury statements on the 2,4-D (L VE) herbicide label and use only if these statements are acceptable. For improved residual control of specific grasses or broadleaf weeds, LEXONE SP may be tankmixed with one or more of the products listed at the beginning of the soybean section of this label. Postemergence to Soybeans LEXONE Sf' may be applied as a directed postemergence treatment in the states of AI., AR, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NC, OK according to the use direction below. DO NOT SPRAY LEXONE SP OVER THE TOP OF SOYBEANS. Apply when soybeans are at least 12" tall and when broadleaf weeds do not exceed 3~ and grasses and common ragweeds do not exceed I" in height Direct the spray to cover weeds with minimal or no contact to the soybean plant Crop injury may result if the spray is higher than 2" on the soybean stem. 10 Add a nonionic surfactant at 112 pt per 100 gal spray solution. Apply 0.33 to O.66lb per acre in25 to 40 gal of water. Use the lower rate for seedling weeds and the higher rate for larger weeds. • Application of 0.33 lb per acre controls Rorida beggarweed, carpetweed, cocklebur, daytlower, Mexican weed, prostrate and smooth pigweed, redroot pigweed (carelessweed)*, common purslane, sieklepod (Cassia), velvetleaf, and crabgrass (large, smooth). Application of 0.33 to 0.66 Ib per acre controls hemp sesbania, prickly sida (spiny sida, leaweed). • Application of 0.66 Ib per aCre controls jimsonweed, Pennsylvania smartweed, and common ragweed. It also gives partial control of momingglories, horsenettle, Rorida purslane (Aorida pusley), spotted spurge, and wild poinsettia when weeds are less than 3" tall and of broadlcaf signalgrass . up to I" tall. "'except triazine-resistant weeds If needed, a second application may be made after 7 days. Do not exceed nozzle pressure of 25 psi or use nozzle tips smaller than 8002 T-jet (or equiValent). . For post-directed broadcast application, use a single flood-type spray nozzle ("K" series or equivalent) per middle, mounted on an oiling shoe or gauge wheel. For a post-directed band treatmen~ use two nozzles per row, mounted on oiling shoes or gauge wheels (one on each side of the row). SUGARCANE For use only in the Slates of Hawaii, Louisiana. , , Texas an~0"~~\t~4~.'F",t~~if"'.m~~~;::~,'/> ,'" ,* '<,' DO " eiiWedroli 'focleed f,' , ' . • , ngt!ISJ,~, '" ~,> ~ge, ," ,~or"?~A;'x,~;~~'t,,,( In addition to lIle weeds listed elsewhere m this label, treatment wIlh LEXONE SP controls curly dock, annual momingglory, marestaJl, sowlllistle. and winter oats. Louisiana For use on fallow ground to be followed by sugarcane, apply 1.33 to 20 Ib LEXONE SP per acre. Use lIle lower rate If applied less lIlan 30 days before planting. ApplIcation should be made after lIle rows are built, and the ground should not be disturbed until planting. as loss of weed control will result Treatment provides short-term control of seedling johnsongrass and other annual weeds. To aid in control of johnson grass, stubble sugarcane should be destroyed after harvest or in early spring. Land should be disked frequently m the spring to control rnizome john­ songross. In late May to early June, rows should be built The soil surface should be free of trash and clods. Application of LEXONE SP should be made at this time. Rhizome johnsongrass will not be controlled by LEXONE SP; therefore, spot treatment with an appropriate postemergence herbicide will be necessary. Florida Postemergence over-the-top or directed spray applications of LEXONE SP are reconunended for the control of the following weeds in sugarcane in Aorida. BroadleafWeeds Amaranth, Spiny (seedling) Cudweed Butterwced (Cressleaf groundsel) Grasses Crabgrass', Large Foxtail, Bristlegrass Goosegrass Purslane Panicum, Broadleaf Signalgrass, Broadleaf "'Best contrul is achieved when applications are made when this weed is less than 4 inches in diameter. Ground Application: Apply LEXONE SP at 1.33 to 2.661bs per acre in one or two applications with a minimum of 14 days between each application. Apply when weeds are less than 6 inches tall in 10 to 40 gallons of spray mixture per acre. Postemergence Broadcast or Band: Apply over the top of stubble or plant cane while sugarcane is less than 14 incbes tall. Postemergence Directed Spray: Apply to sugarcane that is a minimum of 14 inches tall and before row closing. Aerial Applications: Apply LEXONE SPat 133 to 2.0 Ibs per acre when weeds are less than 4 inches tall in 5 to 10 gallons of spray mixture per acre. Apply to stubble or plant cane while the sugarcane is less than 14 inches tall. LEXONE SP plus Atrazine Tank Mix: LEXONE SP may be used with atrazine as a preemergence or postemergence (before row closing) application to sugarcane. Rates for LEXONE SP are 1.0 to 2.66 pounds per acre and atrazine 80% WP at 2.5 to 5.0 pounds per acre or atrazine 4L at 2 to 4 quarts per acre. For addi­ tional information on precautions, instructions, limitations, appli­ cation, and weeds conlrolled, refer to the atrazine label. TOMATO~S LEXONE SP may be applied as a preplant incorporated !realment alone or in a tank mix with "1'reflan" EC in irans­ planted tomatoes. LEXONE SP may be ruso be applied alone as a postemergence broadcast or directed spray to established tomatoes, including seeded established or IranSplanted tomatoes. Apply with a properly calibrated low-pressure (20 to 40 psi) fixed-boom sprayer with fan-type nozzles. Use \0 to 40 gal of water per acre with ground equipment for preplant incorporated trealment Use 2() to 5() gal of water per acre for poslemetgence broadcast or directed spray application. Do not use air blast or other high-pressure spray equipment for postemergence spray applications. Pre.mergence to Transplanted Tontllloes LEXONE SP may be applied alone as preplant incorporated lrealment or in a tank mix with "Treflan" EC. Apply 0.33 to 0.66 Ib LEXONE SP per acre alone or as a tank mix combination with "Treflan" EC as a broadcast spray immediately before trans­ planting. Use the higher rate for heavy weed pressure or for weeds that are difficult to control. Incorporate unifonnJy to a depth of2 to 3". Place iranSplant plugs below the ireatcd zone or injury may occur. Apply "Trel1an" EC as follows: Coarse-textured soils: 1 to 2 pt per acre • Medium-textured soils: 1.25 to 2 pt per acre • Fine-textured soils: 1.50 to 2 pt per acre Consult "1'reflan" EC label for specific use instructions and observe all cautions and limitations. When LEXONE SP is tank mixed with "1'rel1an" EC, apply immediately after mixing; do not allow tank mix to stand ovemight Pos/emergence to Established Tontllloes Apply 0.33 to 0.661b LEXONE SP per acre over the top of estab­ lished tomato plants. Use the higher rate for heavy weed pressure or for weeds that are difficult to control. Apply treatment before weeds are 2" tall or aeross, and actively growing. For split appli­ cations, apply 0.33 to 0.5 Ibs per acre per trealrnent, allowing 14 days between trealrnents. INTERVALS SHORTER THAN 14 DAYS MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT CROP INJURY AND ARE THE RESPONSmILITY OF THE USER. Do not exceed 2 broadcast trealrnents per crop season. Use the lower use rate on soils of 0.5 to 2.0% organic matter and the higher rate on soils with more than 2% organic matter. Do not use with surfac­ tant Do not lreat seeded or iranSplanted tomatoes until plants have reached the 5- to 6-leaf stage, or untillranSplants have recovered from lransplant shock and new growth has started. To avoid crop injury, apply only after at least 3 successive days of sunny weather. Do not apply within 24 hours of treatment with other pesticides. Do not tank mix with other pesticides. 12 Weeds Controlled: 0.33 to 0.66 Ib LEXQNESP/Age Carpetweed, Cheeseweed, Jimsonweed, Lambsquarter, Pigweeds, Purslane (Common), Velvetleaf and Wild Mustard 1.0 to ) 33 Ib LEXONE SPI Acre Common Ragweed, Pennsylvania Smartweed and Yellow foxtail Weeds Suppressed:' 1.0 to ).33 Ib LEXONE SPI Acre Bamyardgrass and Hairy Nightshade Treat these weeds before they are more than 1" tall in order to suppress their growth. Directed Application to Eslilblished Tomatoes Apply 0.66 to 1.33 Ib LEXONE SP per acre as a directed spray according to broadcast postemergence application instructions above as a single or split application, but do not allow spray to contact tomato foliage. Allow 14 days between treatments for split applications. This method is recommended for fields with heavy weed pressure or weeds that are difficult to control. Use the lower use rate on soils of 0.5 to 2.0% organic matter and the higher rate on soils with more than 2% organic matter. Do not use with surfactant WHEAT AND BARLEY LEXONE SP is recommended for postemergence use on barley (winter and spring) and winter wheat only, do not use on durum or spring wheat. Apply using properly calibrated air or ground equipment Uniform coverage is essential to obtttin optimum weed conlrol and to minimize the potential for crop injury. For aerial application, use a minimum spray volume of 3 gal per acre; for ground application, use a minimum of 5 gal per acre. Apply LEXONE SP before broadleaf weeds emerge or shortly after emergence but before weeds are I" tall or across. Apply LEXONE SP before grassy weeds emerge or shortly after emergence, but before the 3-leaf stage. • Use a fall treatment for winter annuals or a spring lrealrnent for summer annual broadleaf weeds. • A void making applications in midwinter in areas where severe winter weather can cause crop stress. • Two applications may be made per crop year. Allow at least 45 days between LEXONE SP applications, except for spring split applications which can be as short as 10 days apart provided that both applications are made to actively growing, unslressed plants. Do not exceed a total of 10.66 oz LEXONE SP per crop year. • Best results on cheatgrass and downy brome are obtttined with fall treatments. Tank Mixes • LEXONE SP may be tank mixed with fungicides used to control Pseudocercosperella herptrichoides foot rot • LEXONE SP may be tank mixed with DuPont EXPRESS® Herbicide. DuPont FINESSE® Herbicide, OLEAN FC, DuPont HARMONY® EXTRA Herbicide, "2,4-D","MCPA", Banvel', "Banvel" SOF, Bronate," or Buctril" herbicides. Refer to the companion product's label for additional directions, rates, weeds controlled, and restrictions. Observe all precautions and limitations art product labels. Use Rates North. In OR. W A IOnS 10 2.0% O.M.l I,EXONE SP oz/Acre Soil Texture 2-leaf to 3 TiDers' >3TilIers' Coarse lto2 4to6 Medium lto4 4to8 Fine 2to4 5 t08 All Areas (1.0 to 2.0% O,MJ I,EXONE SP wJAcre Soil Texture 2-leafto 3 TiDers' > 3 Tillers' Coarse I 10 2 4 10 6 Medium Fine All AreaS 1>2.0% O.W I to 3 2103 4108 5108 LEXQNE SP oz/Acre Soil Texture 2-leaf to 3 Tillers' > 3 Tillers' Coarse Medium Fine lto3 5t08 2t03 5108 2to4 8to10.6 * Use these rates on crops with secondary roots smaller than 1 ". Use LEXONE SP alone or in combination with. oth.er herbicides listed in lhis label for early season control or suppression of broacileaf weeds and for suppressjon of downy bromc:. t Use only when crop plants have more than 3 allen; and after secondary roots have developed and are larger than 1 II in length throughout the field. Low-Rate Use on BroadleafWeeds LEXONE SP at rates of 2 to 3 oz per acre may be used alone or in a tank mix with Bronate', Buctril', BanveF, "Banvel" SOF, 2,4-D, MCPA, OLEAN FC, FINESSE, HARMONY EXTRA, or EXPRESS 10 control the following broadleaf weeds: Chickweed, common Lettuce, prickly Fiddleneck, tarweed Mustard, blue Henbit Pennycress. field Low-Rnte Use on Grass Weeds LEXONE SP at rates of2 to 4 oz per acre may be used alone following a preemergence FINESSE application, or in a tank mix with FINESSE 10 suppress the following grassy weeds in winter 13 wheat only: Cheatgrass (Cheat) Brome, downy Brome, Japanese Ryegrass, annual' Ryegrass, Italian' In Oklahoma and Texas, apply LEXONE SP at rates of 3 to 4 oz per acre following preemergence FINESSE application, or 3 to 4 oz per acre as a posternergence tank mix with FINESSE. Make this application after the crop has reached the 4-5 leaf stage and grasses are are 1-3 leaf stage. Make application before winter dormancy. In other areas, apply to winter wheat after the crop has reached the 2-leaf stage but not during winter dormancy. Grassy weeds should not exceed the 1- to 3-leaf stage of growth. Heavy rains iriunediately after application may cause crop injury. Consult FINESSE label for further instructions on LEXONEIFINESSE combinations. ROTATIONAL CROP GUIDELINES LEXONE SP ALONE Tbe following table shows minimum reeropping intervals following LEXONE SP application:' 4 months Alfalfa Asparagus Barleyt Cornu Faragegrasses Potatoes** Sainfoin Soybeans** Sugarcane** Tornatoes* Wheatt Smooths Barley Cotton Lentils Peas Peanuts Rice Wheat 12mooths ISmooths Crops not listed Onions (except root Sugarbeels crops) Other root crops * Cover crops for soil building or erosion control may be planted anytime. but do not graze or harvest. for food or feed. Stand raluction may occur in .some areas. t Following peas,lentils. or soybeans" :j: Interval for planting is 90 days in fall-bedded fields in California (tomatoes). ** If initiaJ seeding fails to produce a stand. crops registered for the rate of LEXONE SP that has been applied may be replanted into the treated area. Do not retreat during the same crop year as injury to the crop may result Tank Mixes For tank mixes, consult the labels of herbicides used in the tank mix for replanting and recropping guidelines. Observe the most restrictive provisions. 14 SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift The applicator is respon­ sible for considering all these factors when making application decisions_ AVOIDING SPRAY DRIfT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPUCATOR. IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large droplets (> 150 - 200 microns).-The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the environmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how an applicator balances drift control and coverage. APPLYING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIfT POTENTIAL, BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIfT IF APPUCATIONS ARE MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE ENVI­ RONMENT AL CONDmONS! See Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions sections of this label. Controlling Droplet Size - General Techniques • Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the higbest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. • Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy penetration. WHEN HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER-CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING PRESSURR • Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles. Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft • Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum nurober of nozzles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform coverage. • Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will produce larger droplets than other orientations. • Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back produce larger droplets than other nozzle types. • Boom Length - The boom length should not exceed 314 of the wing or rotor length - longer booms increase drift potential. • Application Height - Application more than lOft above the canopy increases the potential for spray drift BOOM HEIGHT Setting the boom at the lowest labeled height (if specified) which provides uniform coverage reduces the exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. For ground equipmen~ the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce. WIND Drift potential increases at wind speeds of less lIIan 3 mph (due to inversion potential) or more lIIan 10 mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given wind speed. AVOID GUSTY OR WINDLESS CONDmONS. Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. EveI)' appli­ cator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in hot and dl)' conditions, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to reduce effects of evapo­ ration. TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended droplets to remain close to the ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature with altirude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as lIIe sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not presen~ inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, While smoke lIIat moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. SHIELDED SPRAYERS 15 Shielding lIIe boom or individual nozzles can reduce the effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the applicator to verify that the shields are preventing drift and not interfering with uniform deposition of the product AIR ASSISTED (AIR BLAST) FIELD CROP SPRAYERS Air assisted field crop sprayers carry droplets to the target via a downward directed air stream. Some may reduce the potential for drift, but if a sprayer is unsuitable for the application and/or set up improperly, high drift potential can result It is the respon­ sibility of lIIe applicator to determine that a sprayer is suitable for the intended application, is configured properly, and IIIat drift is not occurring. Note: Air assisted field sprayers can affect product performance by affecting spray coverage and canopy penetration. Consult the application equipment section of this label to determine if use of an air assisted sprayer is recommended. . RESISTANCE When herbicides willi lIIe same mode of action are used repeat­ edly over several years to controlllle same weed species in the same field, naturally-occurring resistant weed biotypes may survive a correctly applied herbicide treatment, propagate, and become dominant in lIIat field. These resistant weed biotypes may not be adequately controlled. Cultural practices such as tillage, preventing weed escapes from going to seed, and using herbicides with different modes of action within and between crop seasons can aid in delaying the proliferation and possible dominance of herbicide resistant weed biotypes. INT!=GRATED PEST MANAGEMENT DuPont recommends the use of Integrated Pest Management (lPM) programs to control pests, This product may be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management (lPM) program which can include biological, cultural, and genetic practices aimed at preventing economic pest damage. Application of this product should be based on !PM principles and practices including field scouting or other detection methods, correct target pest identifica­ tion, population monitoring, and treating when target pest popula­ Uons reach locally determined action thresholds. ConSUlt your state cooperative extension service, professional consultants or other qualified authorities to determine appropriate action treatment threshold levels for treating specific pest/crop or site systems in your area- PRECAUTIONS STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Storage: Store the product in the original container only. Do not contaminate water, other pesticides, fertilizer, food, or reed in storage. Avoid contact with water. Do not store above 122'P for extended periods of time. If container is damaged or a spill occurs, use product immediately or contain with absorbent materials and dispose of waste. Dispose of waste in compliance with local, state and federal regulations. Product Disposal: Pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate that cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of according to applicable Pederal, state, or local procedures. Container Disposal (Water soluble packaging): Do not reuse the outer box or the reseal able bags. When all water-soluble packets are used, the outer packaging should be clean and may be disposed of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by open burning. If it is burned, stay out of the smoke_ If the resealable bag contacts the formulated product in any way, the bag must be triple-rinsed with clean water. Add the rinsate to the spray tank and dispose of the outer wrap as described above. NOTICE TO BUYER: Purchase oflhis matenal does not confer any rights under patents of countries outside of the United StateS. 16 LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY NOTICE: Read This Limitation of Warranty and Liability Before Buying or Using This Product. If the Terms Are Not Acceptable, Return the Product at Once, Unopened, and the Purchase Price Will Be Refunded. It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. 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