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A24561 Herbicide
- EPA Reg No: 100-1749
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: S-Metolachlor (68.3%); Sulfentrazone (7.55%)
- Label accepted: 2025-12-19
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01749-20251219.pdf
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Pesticide Programs Registration Division (7505T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460
EPA Reg. Number:
100-1749
Date of Issuance:
12/19/25 NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: X Registration Reregistration
Term of Issuance: Unconditional (under FIFRA, as amended) Name of Pesticide Product: A24561 Herbicide
Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC P.O. Box 18300 Greensboro, NC 27419
Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and accepted by the Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registration number.
On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others.
This product is unconditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3(c)(5) provided that you:
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Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/registration review of your product when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data.
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Submit one copy of the final printed label for the record before you release the product for shipment.
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Signature of Approving Official: Mindy Ondish, Product Manager 23 Herbicide Branch, Registration Division (7505T)
Date:
12/19/25 EPA Form 8570-6
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Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) lists examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6. Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records.
Please note that the alternate brand name “Graddus” has been added to the product record.
The record for this product currently contains the following CSF:
Basic CSF dated 8/26/2024
If you have any questions, please contact Endia Blunt at blunt.endia@epa.gov or at 202-566-2505.
Enclosure
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SULFENTRAZONE GROUP 14 HERBICIDE S-METOLACHLOR GROUP 15 HERBICIDE
A24561 Herbicide
[ABN: Graddus]
For weed control in legume vegetables, soybeans, sunflowers, and horseradish
A c t i v e I n g r e d i e n t s : B y W t . S-metolachlor*: ....................................................................................................... 68.30% Sulfentrazone**: ........................................................................................................ 7.55% Other Ingredients: 24.15% Total: 100.0%
*CAS No. 87392-12-9 **CAS No. 61791-12-6
A24561 Herbicide is formulated as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) and contains 6.3 lb ai S-metolachlor and 0.7 lb ai sulfentrazone per gallon.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN DANGER/PELIGRO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
EPA Reg. No. 100-1749 EPA Est. ___ gallons Net Contents [Batch Code: _____] (For nonrefillables only.)
FIRST AID If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if pres ent, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. • Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. 12/19/2025 100-1749
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• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If on skin or clothing • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plent y of water for 15-20 minutes. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or do ctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. SYNGENTA HOTLINE NUMBER For 24-Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) Or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident) Call 1-800-888-8372
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 FIRST AID PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 2.0 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 2.1 Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 2.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 2.3 User Safety Requirements 2.4 Engineering Controls 2.5 User Safety Recommendations 2.6 Environmental Hazards 2.6.1 Groundwater Advisory 2.6.2 Surface Water Advisory 2.6.3 Non-target Organism Advisory 2.6.4 Reporting Ecological Incidents 2.6.5 Mixing/Loading/Application Instructions DIRECTIONS FOR USE 3.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION 3.1 Weed Resistance Management 3.1.1 Principles of Herbicide Resistant Weed Management 4.0 APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 4.1 Methods of Application 4.1.1 Band Application 4.2 Application Equipment 4.3 Application Volume and Spray Coverage 4.4 Mixing Directions 4.4.1 A24561 Herbicide Alone 4.4.2 Tank-Mix Precautions 4.4.3 Tank-Mix Compatibility 4.4.4 A24561 Herbicide In Tank Mixtures 4.5 Dry Bulk Fertilizers 4.5.1 Preparation of Dry Herbicide/Fertilizer Mixtures 4.5.2 Precautions 4.5.3 Application Instructions 4.6 Application through Irrigation Systems (Chemigation) 4.6.1 Chemigation Restrictions 4.6.2 Operating Instructions For Chemigation 4.6.3 Specific Instructions For Public Water Systems 4.6.4 Application Directions For Irrigation Systems 4.6.5 Center Pivot Irrigation Application
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4.7 Sprayer Cleanout 5.0 REPLANT AND ROTATIONAL CROPS 5.1 Replant and Rotational Crops 5.2 Limited Water or Irrigation Conditions 6.0 COVER CROPS 6.1 Field Bioassay for Cover Crops 7.0 RESTRICTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS 7.1 Use Restrictions 7.2 Use Precautions 7.3 Mandatory Spray Drift Management 7.4 SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES 7.4.1 Importance of Droplet Size 7.4.2 Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom 7.4.3 Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft 7.4.4 Release Height – Aircraft 7.4.5 Boom Height – Ground Boom 7.4.6 Boomless Ground Applications 7.4.7 Shielded Sprayers 7.4.8 Temperature and Humidity 7.4.9 Temperature Inversions 7.4.10 Wind 7.4.11 Windblown Soil Particles 7.4.12 Sensitive Areas 8.0 WEEDS CONTROLLED OR PARTIALLY CONTROLLED BY A24561 HERBICIDE APPLIED PRIOR TO WEED EMERGENCE 9.0 CROP USE DIRECTIONS 9.1 Horseradish 9.2 Dry Shelled Beans and Peas 9.3 Soybeans 9.4 Sunflowers 10.0 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 11.0 CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 12.0 APPENDIX 12.1 Use Rate Conversion Table
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1.0 FIRST AID FIRST AID If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if pres ent, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. • Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If on skin or clothing • Take off contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plent y of water for 15-20 minutes. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or do ctor for further treatment advice. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. SYNGENTA HOTLINE NUMBER For 24-Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) Or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident) Call 1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
2.0 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 2.1 Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals DANGER/PELIGRO Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
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2.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All mixers, loaders, applicators, and other handlers must wear: • Protective eyewear • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber ≥14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥14 mils, or Viton™ ≥14 mils • Shoes plus socks
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product. DO NOT reuse them. 2.3 User Safety Requirements Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
2.4 Engineering Controls When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR 170.607(d-f)), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. Mixers and loaders supporting aerial applications are required to use closed systems. The closed system must be used in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR 170.607(d)). When using the closed system, the mixers’ and loaders’ PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. 2.5 User Safety Recommendations User Safety Recommendations Users should: • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and wate r after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pes ticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
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2.6 Environmental Hazards This pesticide is toxic to marine/estuarine invertebrates. DO NOT apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to terrestrial and aquatic plants in neighboring areas. DO NOT contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. 2.6.1 Groundwater Advisory S-metolachlor and Sulfentrazone are known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of label use. These chemicals may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. 2.6.2 Surface Water Advisory
This product may impact surface water quality due to spray drift and runoff of rain water. This is especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several months or more after application. These include poorly draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface waters, frequently flooded areas, areas overlying extremely shallow groundwater, areas with in-field canals or ditches that drain to surface water, areas not separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated filter strips, and areas over-lying tile drainage systems that drain to surface waters. A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of S-metolachlor and Sulfentrazone from runoff water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours.
DO NOT use on coarse soils classified as sand, which have less than 1% organic matter.
2.6.3 Non-target Organism Advisory This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms, including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.
2.6.4 Reporting Ecological Incidents To report ecological incidents, including mortality, injury, or harm to plants and animals, call 1-800-888-8372.
2.6.5 Mixing/Loading/Application Instructions
Care must be taken when using this product to prevent back-siphoning into wells, spills or improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures, or rinsates. Check-valves or antisiphoning devices must be used on all mixing and/or irrigation equipment.
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• This product may not be mixed or loaded withi n 50 feet of any wells (including abandoned wells and drainage wells), sinkholes, perennial or intermittent streams and rivers, and natural or impounded lakes and reservoirs. o This setback does not apply to proper ly capped or plugged abandoned wells and does not apply to impervious pads or properly diked mixing/loading areas. • Operations that involve mixing, loading, rinsi ng, or washing of this product into or from pesticide handling or application equipment or containers within 50 ft of any well are prohibited, unless conducted on an impervious pad constructed to withstand the weight of the heaviest load that may be positioned on or moved across the pad. o Such a pad shall be designed and maintained to contain any product spills or equipment leaks, container or equipment rinse or wash water, and rain water that may fall on the pad. o Surface water shall not be allowed to either flow over or from the pad, which means the pad must be self-contained. o The pad shall be sloped to facilitate material removal. o An unroofed pad shall be of sufficient capac ity to contain at a minimum 110% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. o A pad that is covered by a roof of sufficient size to completely exclude precipitation from contact with the pad shall have a minimum containment capacity of 100% of the capacity of the largest pesticide container or application equipment on the pad. • Containment capacities as described abov e shall be maintained at all times.
The above specific minimum containment capacities DO NOT apply to vehicles when delivering pesticide shipments to the mixing/loading site. States may have in effect additional requirements regarding wellhead setbacks and operational containment.
Product must be used in a manner that will prevent back siphoning in wells, spills or improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. A24561 Herbicide must be used only in accordance with directions on this label or in separately published EPA accepted supplemental labeling for this product.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Endangered Species Protection Requirements It is a federal offense to use any pesticide in a manner that results in an unauthorized “take” (e.g., kill or otherwise harm) of an endangered species and certain threatened species, under the Endangered Species Act section 9. When using this product, you must follow the measures contained in the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for the area in which you are applying the product. You must obtain a Bulletin no earlier than six months before using this product. To obtain Bulletins, consult http://www.epa.gov/espp/, call 1-844-447-3813, or
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email ESPP@epa.gov. You must use the Bulletin valid for the month in which you will apply the product.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. Exception: If the product is soil-injected or soil incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard, under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been treated. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: • Protective eyewear • Coveralls • Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber ≥14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥14 mils, or Viton ≥14 mils • Shoes plus socks
3.0 PRODUCT INFORMATION A24561 Herbicide is a soil-applied herbicide for the control of susceptible broadleaf, grass and sedge weeds. If adequate moisture (1/2" to 1") from rainfall or irrigation is not received within 7 to 10 days after the A24561 Herbicide treatment, a shallow incorporation (less than 2”), may be needed to obtain desired weed control. When activating moisture is not received a planned post-emergence application of a labeled herbicide will be needed for optimum weed control. If an activating rainfall (½” to 1”) is not received A24561 Herbicide will provide a reduced level of control of susceptible germinating weeds.
Under normal growing conditions, A24561 Herbicide exhibits excellent crop safety. Soil applications of A24561 Herbicide must be made before crop seed germination to prevent injury to the emerging crop seedlings. A24561 Herbicide applied after crop emergence will cause severe injury to the crop. Poor growing conditions, such as excessive soil moisture, cool temperatures, and soil compaction or the presence of various pathogens may impact
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seedling vigor. Under these conditions, the active ingredients in A24561 Herbicide can contribute to crop response.
Mechanism of Action Following the application of A24561 Herbicide to soil, germinating seeds and seedlings take up A24561 Herbicide from the soil solution. The amount of A24561 Herbicide in soil solution available for weed uptake is determined primarily by soil type, soil organic matter and soil pH. Similar to other herbicides, A24561 Herbicide adsorbs to the clay and organic matter (OM) fractions of soils; effectively limiting the amount of active ingredient immediately available to control weeds.
Influence of soil type, organic matter and pH on A24561 Herbicide use rates and crop response
Coarse textured and high pH >7.2 soils (see Section 9.0) will exhibit increased weed control and crop response with A24561 Herbicide. It is important to know the soil type and soil pH levels of the field (or areas within a field) before application to determine the proper rate of A24561 Herbicide for the crop. Soil organic matter content and soil pH can vary widely and independently of soil type and requires an accurate analysis of representative soil samples or grids of soil samples within a specific field to determine its content.
It is important to note that irrigation with highly alkaline water (high pH) following a A24561 Herbicide soil application can also significantly increase the amount of A24561 Herbicide available in the soil solution. Irrigation with water having a pH greater than 7.2 could result in adverse crop response. This response will ultimately depend on initial A24561 Herbicide application rate, timing, amount and pH of irrigation water and sensitivity of the crop and its growth stage when irrigated. The risk of adverse crop response will lessen with the advance in growth stage among most crops. 3.1 Weed Resistance Management
For resistance management, please note that A24561 Herbicide contains both a Group 14 (Sulfentrazone) and a Group 15 (S-Metolachlor) herbicide. Any weed population may contain plants naturally resistant to Group 14 and/or Group 15 herbicides. The resistant individuals may dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same fields. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed. Selection of resistant biotypes, through repeated use of these herbicides in the same field or lower than labeled use rates, may result in weed control failures. If resistance is suspected, contact your local Syngenta representative and/or agricultural advisor for assistance.
3.1.1 Principles of Herbicide Resistant Weed Management Scout and know your field • Know weed species present in the fi eld to be treated through scouting and field history. An understanding of weed biology is useful in designing a resistance management strategy. Ensure the weed management program will control all weeds present.
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• Fields should be scouted prior to application to determine species present and growth stage. Always apply this herbicide at the full labeled rate and correct timing for the weeds present in the field.
Utilize non-herbicidal practices to add diversity • Use diversified management tactics such as cover crops, mechanical weed control, harvest weed seed control, and crop rotation as appropriate. Use good agronomic practices, start clean and stay clean • Use good agronomic practices t hat enhance crop competitiveness. • Plant into weed-free fields utilizing tillage or an effective burndown herbicide for control of emerged weeds. • Sanitize farm equipment to avoid spreading seed or vegetative propagules prior to leaving fields. Difficult to control weeds • Fields with difficult to control weeds shoul d be planted in rotation with crops that allow the use of herbicides with an alternative mode of action or different management practices. • Difficult to control weeds may require sequential applications, such as a broad spectrum preemergence herbicide followed by one or more postemergence herbicide applications. Utilize herbicides containing different modes of action effective on the target weeds in sequential applications. Do not overuse the technology • Do not use this or any other herbicide wit h the same mode of action in a single growing season unless mixed with an herbicide with a different mode of action which provides overlapping spectrum for difficult to control weeds. Scout and inspect fields following application • Prevent an influx of weeds into the fi eld by controlling weeds in field borders. • Scout fields after application to veri fy that the treatment was effective.
• Suspected- herbicide resistant weeds may be identified by these indicators • Failure to control a weed species norma lly controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds; • A spreading patch of non-controlled plan ts of a particular weed species; and • Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
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• Report non-performance of this produc t to your Syngenta retailer, Syngenta representative, or call 1-866-Syngent(a) (866-796-4368). If resistance is suspected, ensure weed escapes are controlled using an herbicide with an effective mode of action and/or use non-chemical means to prevent further seed production.
Prevent weed escapes before, during, and after harvest • Do not allow weed escapes to produce seed or vegetative structures such as tubers or stolons which contribute to spread and survival. Consider harvest weed seed management and control weeds postharvest to prevent seed production. Resistant Weeds • Contact your local Syngenta r epresentative, retailer, crop advisor, or extension agent to determine if weeds resistant to this mode of action are present in your area. If resistant biotypes have been reported, use the full labeled rate of this product, apply at the labeled timing, and tank-mix with a different mode of action product so there are multiple effective modes of application for each suspected resistant weed.
4.0 APPLICATION DIRECTIONS 4.1 Methods of Application Applications with A24561 Herbicide alone or in tank mixtures are permitted by ground, by air and via chemigation. Preplant surface, preplant incorporated, and preemergence are allowed as specified in Section 9.0. For band-application refer to Section 4.1.1. Refer to Section 4.6 for details of application by chemigation.
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.
4.1.1 Band Application Calculate the amount of herbicide and water volume needed for band treatment by the following formula: 𝐵𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑅𝑜𝑤 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑡ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠 𝑥 𝐵𝑟𝑜𝑎𝑑𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐴𝑐𝑟𝑒 = 𝐴𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝑐𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑
4.2 Application Equipment • Spray equipment configurat ion should be arranged to provide accurate and uniform coverage of the target area and minimize potential for spray drift. • To ensure accuracy, calibrate sprayer before each use. • For information on spray equipment and ca libration, consult spray equipment manufacturers and/or state recommendations.
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• All ground, aerial, and chem igation application equipment must be properly maintained and calibrated using appropriate carriers. • For aerial applications, use low-drift nozzles. • For ground applications, use sprayers that provide accurate and uniform application. • For preplant incorporated appl ication, use an implement capable of providing uniform incorporation.
4.3 Application Volume and Spray Coverage • For ground application, apply alone or in tank mixtures in a minimum of 10 gal/A of spray mixture unless otherwise specified. • For aerial application, apply alone or in tank mixtures in a minimum total volume of 5 gal/A of spray mixture. • When sulfentrazone is tank mixed with a c ontact burndown herbicide, ground applicators must use a minimum spray volume of 15 gallons per acre.
4.4 Mixing Directions
- Thoroughly clean spray equipment before usi ng this product. Dispose of the cleaning solution in a responsible manner.
- Prepare no more spray mixture than is needed for the immediate operation.
- Keep product container tight ly closed when not in use.
- Do not let the spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank.
- Flush the spray equipment thoroughly foll owing each use and apply the rinsate to a previously treated area.
4.4.1 A24561 Herbicide Alone
- Fill the spray tank ½-¾ full with water or fluid fertilizer.
- Add the proper amount of A24561 Herbicide.
- Add the rest of the water or fluid fertilizer.
- Provide sufficient agitation during mixing and application to maintain a uniform emulsion.
4.4.2 Tank-Mix Precautions • It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ens ure that all products are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions, limitations, and directions for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. User must follow the most restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. • Users must follow the most restrictive dire ctions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. • For tank mixtures with wett able powder or dry flowable formulations, use screens and strainers no finer than 50-mesh. • Check compatibility ( Section 4.4.3) with other pesticides and/or liquid fertilizers before mixing in spray tank.
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4.4.3 Tank-Mix Compatibility • Conduct a jar test using a 1 pt to 1 qt cont ainer with lid by adding water or other intended carrier such as a liquid fertilizer to the jar. • Next, add the appropriate amount of pesticide(s) or tank-mix partner(s) in their relative proportions based on recommended label rates. Add tank-mix components separately in the order described in the tank-mixing section, Section 4.4.4. After each addition, shake or stir gently to thoroughly mix. • After all ingredients have been added, put the lid on the jar, tighten and invert the jar 10 times to mix. • After mixing, let the mixture stand 15–30 minutes and then examine for signs of incompatibility such as obvious separation, large flakes, precipitates, gels, or heavy oily film on the jar. • If the mixture remains mixed or can be remixed readily, it is physically compatible and can be used. • If the mixture is incompatib le, repeat the test using a compatibility agent at the recommended rate. Or, if applicable, slurry dry formulations in water before adding to the jar. If incompatibility is still observed after following these procedures, do not use the mixture. • After compatibility testing is complete, dispose of any pesticide wastes in accordance with the storage and disposal section, Section 10.0, of this label.
4.4.4 A24561 Herbicide In Tank Mixtures
- Fill the spray tank ¼ full wi th water and start the agitation.
- Check the tank mix partner label for any spec ific instructions pertaining to the tank- mix partner.
- Add the tank mix partner and allow it to become dispersed.
- Add A24561 Herbicide.
- Add glyphosate or paraquat product if one is being used.
- Add the remainder of the water and main tain agitation during mixing and application to maintain a uniform suspension.
- Fluid fertilizers may replace all or part of the water as carrier for applications prior to crop emergence unless otherwise specified.
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4.5 Dry Bulk Fertilizers A24561 Herbicide may be applied impregnated on dry fertilizers. When applied as directed with adequate soil coverage, A24561 Herbicide dry bulk fertilizer mixtures will provide satisfactory weed control. Follow all A24561 Herbicide label directions regarding product use rates per acre, registered crops, incorporation, special instructions and precautions. Apply A24561 Herbicide/dry fertilizer mixtures with ground equipment only. All individual state regulations relating to dry bulk fertilizer blending, registration, labeling, and application are the responsibility of the individual and/or company preparing, storing, transporting, selling, or applying the A24561 Herbicide/dry fertilizer mixture. 4.5.1 Preparation of Dry Herbicide/Fertilizer Mixtures • Use any closed drum, belt, ribbon, or other commonly used dry bulk fertilizer blender. • Prepare a slurry of A24561 Herbicide in a clean container using clear water. • Slowly add the A24561 Herbicide/water slurry to the impregnation spray tank and finish filling as needed with clear water. • Place the nozzles used to spray A24561 He rbicide and A24561 Herbicide mixtures onto the fertilizer in such a way as to provide uniform spray coverage. • The A24561 Herbicide dry bulk fertilizer mi xture must be spread uniformly on the soil surface. • Uneven spreading leaving untreated areas c an cause poor weed control or overlapping areas with potential increased A24561 Herbicide use rates could result in possible crop response. • A minimum of 200 pounds of dry bulk fert ilizer impregnated with the listed amount of A24561 Herbicide must be applied per acre to achieve adequate soil coverage for satisfactory weed control. • Refer to Section 9.0 to determine the rate of A24561 Herbicide to be applied per acre. • Calculate amounts of A24561 Herbicide by the following formula:
2000 A24561 Herbicide use rate fluid ounces of A24561 Herbicide ------------------- x in fluid ounces per acre = to be applied per Pounds dry fertilizer ton of fertilizer per acre
4.5.2 Precautions • To avoid crop injury, do not use the herbici de/fertilizer mixture on crops where bedding occurs. • DO NOT impregnate A24561 Herbicide with ammonium nitrate, potassium nitrate, or sodium nitrate either alone or in blends with other fertilizers because these materials will not absorb the herbicide. • DO NOT use A24561 Herbicide alone or in mixtures on straight limestone, since absorption will not be achieved.
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4.5.3 Application Instructions • Apply 200-450 lb of the herbici de/fertilizer mixture per acre. • For best results, apply the mi xture uniformly to the soil with properly calibrated equipment immediately after blending. • Uniform application of the herbi cide/fertilizer mixture is essential to prevent possible crop injury. • Non-uniform application may also result in unsatisfactory weed control. In areas where conventional tillage is practiced, a shallow incorporation of the mixture into the soil may improve weed control. • On fine- or medium textured soils in areas where soil incorporation is not planned, i.e., reduced tillage situations or in some conventional till situations, make applications approximately 30 days before planting to allow moisture to move the herbicide/fertilizer mixture into the soil. • On coarse textured soils, make applicati ons approximately 14 days prior to planting.
4.6 Application through Irrigation Systems (Chemigation) 4.6.1 Chemigation Restrictions • Apply this product only through center pivot, lateral move, end tow, solid set, or hand move irrigation systems. Do not apply this product through any other type of irrigation system. • If you have questions about calibration, you s hould contact State Extension specialists, equipment manufacturers, or other experts. • Do not connect an irrigation system (incl uding greenhouse systems) used for pesticide application to a public water system, unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place. • A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments when needed.
4.6.2 Operating Instructions For Chemigation
- The system must contain a functional check-va lve, vacuum relief valve, and low pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water-source contamination from backflow.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must contai n a functional, automatic, quick-closing check- valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid- operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down.
- The system must contain functional interlo cking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops.
- The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch which will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.
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- Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump or piston pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
- Do not apply when wind speed favors dr ift beyond the area intended for treatment.
4.6.3 Specific Instructions For Public Water Systems
- Public water system means a system for t he provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year.
- Chemigation systems connec ted to public water systems must contain a functional, reduced-pressure zone (RPZ), back-flow preventer or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should be discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There shall be a complete physical break (air gap) between the outlet end of the fill pipe and the top or overflow rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must contai n a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
- The pesticide injection pipeline must c ontain a functional, normally closed, solenoid- operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down.
- The system must contain functional interlo cking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.
- Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
- Do not apply when wind speed favors dr ift beyond the area intended for treatment.
4.6.4 Application Directions For Irrigation Systems
- Prepare a mixture with a mini mum of 1 part water to 1 part herbicide(s) and inject this mixture into the center pivot system. Injecting a larger volume of a more dilute mixture per hour will usually provide more accurate calibration of equipment.
- Maintain sufficient agitation to keep the herbicide in suspension.
- Meter into irrigation water duri ng entire period of water application.
- Apply in ½-1 inch of water. Us e the lower water volume (½ inch) on coarser soils and the higher volume (1 inch) on fine textured soils. More than 1 inch of water at application may reduce weed control by moving the herbicide below the effective zone in the soil.
- Apply immediately after planti ng unless specified differently in Section 9.0.
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4.6.5 Center Pivot Irrigation Application • A24561 Herbicide alone or in tank mixture with other herbicides on this label, which are registered for center pivot application, may be applied in irrigation water preemergence (after planting, but before weeds or crop emerge) at rates listed on this label. • Follow all restrictions (height, timing, rate, etc.) to avoid illegal residues. • Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pe sticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water. • Where sprinkler distribution patterns do not overlap sufficiently, unacceptable weed control may result. Where sprinkler distribution patterns overlap excessively, crop injury may result.
4.7 Sprayer Cleanout Thoroughly clean sprayer or other application device before using. Dispose of cleaning solution in a responsible manner. Do not use a sprayer or applicator contaminated with any other materials, or crop damage or clogging of the application device may result.
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5.0 REPLANT AND ROTATIONAL CROPS 5.1 Replant and Rotational Crops • If a crop treated with A24561 Herbicide is lost, any crop on this label, or on a supplemental A24561 Herbicide label, may be replanted or rotated at any interval provided that the rate of A24561 Herbicide applied to the previous crop was not greater than the labeled rate for the crop to be replanted.
The crops listed in the table below may be planted at the specified interval following application of A24561 Herbicide. Crop Plant-Back Interval (months) Dry Shelled Peas Horseradish Safflower Soybean Sunflower 0 Cabbage (transplant only) 2 Corn, Field Dry Shelled Beans Lima Beans (succulent) – Tennessee Only Peanuts Potatoes Tomato 4 Barley Rye Triticale Wheat 4 ½
Cowpea (succulent) – Tennessee Only Succulent peas 8 Corn, Pop Rice Tobacco 10 Cotton 12 or 18* Sugar Beet 24 or 36** All other crops not listed above 12
*Cotton may be planted after 12 months where A24561 Herbicide was applied at rates 36 fl oz/A or less and meets the following conditions: • Medium and fine soils • pH < 7.2 • Rainfall or irrigation must exceed 15” after application of A24561 Herbicide to rotate to cotton. **Sugar beets can be planted after 24 months with a successful bioassay.
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5.2 Limited Water or Irrigation Conditions When planting rotational crops, special attention must be given to the amount of rainfall and type of irrigation used. Rotational crops listed on this label are safe for planting after a A24561 Herbicide application provided the rotational interval is followed and the preceding crop received natural rainfall or overhead irrigation. When non-overhead watering methods (e.g. drip tape, furrow irrigation, etc.) are used, the areas of the field not receiving water (e.g. furrows when drip irrigated or bed tops when furrow irrigated) will have a higher A24561 Herbicide residue remaining in the soil resulting in a significant increase in the rotational crop injury risk. To reduce the risk of rotational crop injury, thoroughly incorporate the A24561 Herbicide treated field to a depth of 3-4 inches before planting the rotational crop. For more thorough incorporation, till the soil in 2 different directions (cross-till). Even with thorough tillage, injury to rotational crops is still possible following non-overhead watering methods or limited moisture conditions.
6.0 COVER CROPS A cover crop can be an important tool for the overall farm cropping system. Cover crops are planted for conservation purposes, soil erosion control, soil health improvement, water quality improvement, and weed management. A cover crop can be a single crop or a combination of crops, including grasses and/or broadleaf crops. After harvest of a A24561 Herbicide treated crop, planting of a cover crop is allowed provided the cover crop is not grazed or fed to livestock nor harvested for food. Terminate the cover crop through natural causes such as frost or intentional termination by herbicide application, crimping, rolling, tillage, or cutting. All possible cover crops or cover crop combinations have not been tested for tolerance to this product. Before planting the cover crop, determine the level of tolerance for the intended cover crops by conducting a field bioassay. Refer to Section 6.1 for instructions on how to conduct a field bioassay. 6.1 Field Bioassay for Cover Crops A field bioassay is a method of determining if herbicide residues are present in the soil at concentrations high enough to adversely affect crop growth.
Conduct the field bioassay by planting several strips of the desired cover crop across the field which has been previously treated with A24561 Herbicide. Plant the cover crop strips perpendicular to the direction of the product application. The strips should be located so that all the different field conditions are encountered, including differences in field terrain, soil texture, organic matter, pH, and drainage.
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If the cover crop does not show adverse effects such as crop injury and/or stand reduction, the field can be planted to this cover crop. If injury and/or stand reduction are visible, wait two to four weeks for further herbicide degradation to occur and repeat the bioassay. Alternatively, select a different cover crop and repeat the bioassay. Only plant cover crops that show acceptable tolerance in the field bioassay.
7.0 RESTRICTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS 7.1 Use Restrictions • DO NOT apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment. • DO NOT apply under conditions which favor runoff or wind erosion of soil containing this product to non-target areas. To prevent off-site movement due to runoff or wind erosion: o Avoid treating powdery dry or light sand soils when conditions are favorable for wind erosion. Under these conditions, the soil surface should first be settled by rainfall or irrigation. o DO NOT apply to impervious substrates, such as paved or highly compacted surfaces. o DO NOT use tailwater from the first flood or furrow irrigation of treated fields to treat non-target crops, unless at least ½ inch of rainfall has occurred between application and the first irrigation.
7.2 Use Precautions • Avoid application under conditions which favo r runoff or wind erosion of soil containing this product to non-target areas. • Use of a sprayer or applicator contaminated with any other materials, may result in crop damage or clogging of the application device. • Avoid spray overlap, as crop injury may result. • To avoid spray drift, avoid making applications under windy conditions. • Injury may occur following the use of A24561 Herbicide under abnormally high soil moisture conditions during early development of the crop. • Dry weather following applicati on of A24561 Herbicide may reduce weed control. Cultivate if weeds develop. • To avoid crop injury, avoid the use of a her bicide/fertilizer mixture on crops where bedding occurs. • Avoid application to humans or animals. Flagmen and loaders must avoid inhalation of spray mist and prolonged contact with skin.
7.3 Mandatory Spray Drift Management Aerial Applications: • Aerial application is allowed only when environmental conditions prohibit ground application. • When this product is allowed to be appl ied by air, applicator must use a minimum finished spray volume of 5 gallons per acre.
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• DO NOT release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the ground or vegetative canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety. • Select coarse to very coarse droplet size (ASABE S641). • Applicators may spray only when wi nd speed is between 3 and 10 mph. • Applicators must use ½ swath displa cement upwind at the downwind edge of the field. • The boom length must be 75% or less of the wingspan for fixed-wing aircraft and 90% or less of the rotor diameter for helicopters. • DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
Ground Boom Applications: • Apply a minimum of 10 gallons of finished spray per acre by ground. • DO NOT release spray at a height greater than 30 inches from the soil. • Select medium to coarser droplet size (ASABE S572). • Applicators may spray only when wi nd speed is between 3 and 10 mph. • DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
Boomless Ground Applications: • Applicators are required to select the nozzle and pressure that deliver medium or coarser droplet size (ASABE S572) for all applications. • DO NOT apply when wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour at the application site. • DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
7.4 SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT. BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
7.4.1 Importance of Droplet Size • An effective way to reduce spray dr ift is to apply large droplets. • Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control. • While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions. 7.4.2 Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom • Volume – Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate. • Pressure – Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet size. • Spray nozzle – Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift.
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7.4.3 Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft • Adjust Nozzles – Follow nozzle manufacturers’ recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.
7.4.4 Release Height – Aircraft • Higher release heights increase t he potential for spray drift.
7.4.5 Boom Height – Ground Boom • For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.
7.4.6 Boomless Ground Applications • Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray drift.
7.4.7 Shielded Sprayers • Shielding the boom or indi vidual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.
7.4.8 Temperature and Humidity • When making applications in low relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation.
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7.4.9 Temperature Inversions • Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. • Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. • They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. • The presence of an inversion can be indica ted by ground fog or 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 that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. • Avoid applications duri ng temperature inversions.
7.4.10 Wind • Drift potential generally in creases with wind speed. • AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. • Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect spray drift.
7.4.11 Windblown Soil Particles • A24561 Herbicide has the potential to move off-site due to wind erosion. • Soils that are subject to wind erosion usually have a high silt and/or fine to very fine sand fractions and low organic matter content. • Other factors which can affect the movem ent of windblown soil include the intensity and direction of prevailing winds, vegetative cover, site slope, rainfall, and drainage patterns. • Avoid applying A24561 Herbicide if prevailing local conditions may be expected to result in off-site movement.
7.4.12 Sensitive Areas • This pesticide may only be applied when the potent ial for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g., residential areas, bodies of water, non-target plants) is minimal (i.e., when the wind is blowing away from the sensitive area). • To assure that spray will not adversely affe ct adjacent sensitive nontarget plants, apply A24561 Herbicide by aircraft at a minimum upwind distance of 400 ft from sensitive plants.
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8.0 WEEDS CONTROLLED OR PARTIALLY CONTROLLED BY A24561 HERBICIDE APPLIED PRIOR TO WEED EMERGENCE
PARTIAL WEED CONTROL The following is a general list of weeds for which A24561 Herbicide has shown control or suppression. The level of control will vary per use rate, cropping system, environmental conditions, moisture levels and soil type. A24561 Herbicide may not control all of the weeds listed under all crop conditions. Common Name Scientific Name Amaranth, Palmer Amaranthus palmeri Amaranth, spiny Amaranthus, spinosus Amaranth, spleen Amaranthus dubius Barnyardgrass Echinochloa crus-galli (L.) Beauv. Broadleaf signalgrass Urochloa platyphylla (Nash) R. D. Webster Copperleaf, hophornbeam Acalypha ostryifolia Riddell Crabgrass spp. Digitaria spp. Crowfootgrass Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd. Cupgrass, Prairie Eriochloa contracta Hitchc. Cupgrass, Southwestern Eriochloa acuminata (J. Presl) Kunth Fall Panicum Panicum dichotomiflorum Michx. Florida Pusley Richardia scabra L. Foxtail, Giant Setaria faberi Herrm. Foxtail, Green Setaria viridis (L.) Beauv. Foxtail, Robust Setaria viridis var. robusta Foxtail, Yellow Setaria glauca (L.) Beauv. Foxtail, bristly Setaria verticillata (L.) Beauv. Goosegrass Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. Groundcherry, cutleaf Physalis angulata L. Hairy galinsoga Galinsoga ciliata (Raf.) Blake Kochia (ALS and Triazine Resistant) Kochia scoparia (L.) Schrad. Lambsquarters, common Chenopodium album Morningglory, entireleaf Ipomea hederacea integriusc Morningglory, ivyleaf Ipomea hederacea hederacea Morningglory, Palmleaf Ipomea Wrightii Morningglory, pitted Ipomoea lacunosa L.
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Common Name Scientific Name Morningglory, purple Ipomea turbinate Morningglory, red Ipomea coccinea Morningglory, scarlet Ipomea hederifolia Morningglory, small flower Jacquemontia tamnifolia (L.) Griseb. Morningglory, tall Ipomea, purpurea Nightshade, black Solanum nigrum Nightshade, eastern black Solanum americanum Pigweed, red root Amaranthus retroflexus Pigweed, smooth Amaranthus hybridus Pigweed, spiny Amaranthus Sida, prickly Sida spinosa L. Smartweed, Pennsylvania (seedling) Polygonum pensylvanicum L. Star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum L. Texas panicum Panicum texanum L Thistle, Russian Salsola tragus L. Tropical Spiderwort Commelina benghalensis L. Waterhemp, common Amaranthus rudis Waterhemp, tall Amaranthus tuberculatos Witch grass Panicum capillare L. Sedges (Suppression Only) Nutsedge, purple Cyperus rotundus Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus esculentus Sedge, annual Cares spp.
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9.0 CROP USE DIRECTIONS SOIL TEXTURES Where rates are based on coarse, medium, or fine textured soils, it is understood that soil textural classes are generally categorized as follows: Coarse Medium Fine Sand Loamy Sand Sandy Loam Sandy Clay Sandy Clay Loam Loam Silt Loam Silt Clay Clay Loam Silty Clay Silty Clay Loam
9.1 Horseradish Crops (including cultivars, varieties, and/or hybrids) Horseradish Application Timing Rate (fl oz/A) Use Directions Preemergence 19 – 25
Use lower rates on soils relatively coarse textured and higher rates on fine textured soils. Apply a single broadcast application of A24561 Herbicide to the soil surface after planting but before weed or crop emergence. For Weed Control: • Refer to Section 8.0 for list of weeds controlled or suppressed. Resistance Management: • Refer to Section 3.1. Precaution: • A24561 Herbicide will not control emerged weeds. Control emerged weeds with an appropriate registered foliar herbicide or by mechanical means. USE RESTRICTIONS
- Refer to Section 7.1 for additional product use restrictions.
- Maximum Single Application Rate: 25 fl oz/A (1.23 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.14 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone)
- Minimum Application Interval: Not Applicable
- Maximum Annual Rate: 25 fl oz/A/year (1.23 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.14 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone) a. DO NOT exceed 1.27 lb ai/A/year of S-metolachlor-containing products. b. DO NOT exceed 0.25 lb ai/A/year of sulfentrazone-containing products.
- DO NOT apply A24561 Herbicide more than once per crop year. The twelve-month period is considered to begin upon the initial A24561 Herbicide application.
- DO NOT use on soils classified as sand, which have less than 1% organic matter.
- DO NOT apply directly on the crop after the crop emerges or if the seedling sprouts are close to the soil surface.
- Preharvest Interval (PHI): Harvest horseradish at normal timing
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9.2 Dry Shelled Beans and Peas Crops (including cultivars, varieties, and/or hybrids of these) blackeyed pea cowpea crowder lentil southern pea pea, (Pisum) (includes field pea and chickpea) and pigeon pea
Application Timing Rate (fl oz/A) Use Directions Fall Application for Spring Weed Control
For use in the following states: Iowa Illinois Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin For all applications use the rate for the specific soil texture and organic matter (OM) as follows:
Coarse Soils: Do not use; <1.5% OM 19-26 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 21-26 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Medium Soils: 19-26 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 21-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 26-32 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Fine Soils: 19-26 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 26-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 32-38.7 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
For soils with pH >7.2 use the lowest rate for that specific soil texture and organic matter. Apply in the fall after harvest when the sustained soil temperature at a 4-inch depth is less than 55° F and falling. Applications to ridge till production systems must be made after the formation of ridges or bedded.
Apply after September 30 in ND, SD, MN, and WI.
Apply after October 15 North of Route 91 in NE and south of Route 30 in IA.
Apply after October 31 North of Route 136 in IL.
A24561 Herbicide should be applied to the harvested crop stubble or soil surface without incorporation.
Moisture in the form of rain or snow will move and activate the product.
DO NOT mechanically incorporate in the fall or spring after application because this activity may destroy the herbicide barrier and weed escapes can occur. Preplant Incorporated Apply as a Preplant Incorporated treatment in the spring prior to planting in reduced and conventional tillage dry peas.
A24561 Herbicide should be shallowly incorporated in the soil no deeper than 2 inches.
Incorporating A24561 Herbicide deeper than 2 inches can result in inconsistent weed control.
Minimize furrow and ridge formation in the tillage operations. Early Preplant and Preemergence (Spring Applications) Apply early preplant or preemergence up to 3 days after planting if seedlings have not broken the soil surface and if the seed furrow is completely closed and completely covered with soil.
Adequate moisture (1/2" to 1") is required for herbicide activation from rainfall. If adequate moisture is not received within 7 to 10 days after the A24561 Herbicide treatment, a shallow incorporation (less than 2 inches) may be needed to obtain desired weed control.
When activating moisture is not received a planned post- emergence application of a labeled herbicide will be needed for optimum weed control.
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If an activating rainfall (½” to 1.0”) is not received A24561 Herbicide will provide a reduced and inconsistent level of control of susceptible germinating weeds.
If dry conditions persist, weed control may be reduced. If weeds are emerged at the time of A24561 Herbicide application, use a burndown herbicide at the full-labeled rate in combination with A24561 Herbicide as needed.
For soils with pH>7.2 use the lowest rate for that specific soil texture and organic matter. For Weed Control: • Refer to Section 8.0 for list of weeds controlled or partially controlled. Resistance Management: • Refer to Section 3.1. Precautions: • All cultivars have not been tested for tolerance. Expe riment on a limited basis until on-farm confidence in these use patterns and rates are obtained. • Adverse crop response may occur on coarse textured soils with low organic matter (less than 1.5%) and pH of 7.2 or higher, or on highly eroded soils, hilltops, or in areas of calcareous outcroppings. A24561 Herbicide use rates should be reduced to 13 fl oz in those areas or not applied in these areas at all. Inadequate seed furrow closure or shallow planting (less than 1.5 inch) may result in undesirable crop response and this product should not be applied. Po or growing conditions such as excessive moisture, low temperatures, soil compaction and diseases may also cause undesirable crop response. • A24561 Herbicide will not control emerged weeds. Control emerged weeds with an appropriate registered postemergence herbicide(s) or by mechanical means. • The risk of crop injury is greater on lighter textur ed soils and with higher use rates, especially when coupled with heavy rains or when excessive multiple irrigations occur within 5 days of application. USE RESTRICTIONS
- Refer to Section 7.1 for additional product use restrictions.
- Maximum Single Application Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone)
- Minimum Application Interval: Not Applicable
- Maximum Annual Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A/year (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone) a. DO NOT exceed 1.91 lb ai/A/year of S-metolachlor-containing products. b. DO NOT exceed 0.25 lb ai/A/year of sulfentrazone-containing products.
- DO NOT apply additional sulfentrazone-containing products to dry field beans and peas if A24561 Herbicide has been previously applied within the same twelve-month period.
- DO NOT apply after crop emerges, or if the seedling is close to the soil surface.
- DO NOT incorporate to depths greater than 2 inches.
- DO NOT apply to frozen soils or to existing snow cover to prevent A24561 Herbicide runoff from rain or snow melt that may occur following application.
- DO NOT use on soils classified as sand, which have less than 1% organic matter.
- Preharvest Interval (PHI): a. Forage: 60 days b. Ha y: 120 days
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9.3 Soybeans
Crops (including cultivars, varieties, and/or hybrids of these) Soybeans Application Timing Rate (fl oz/A) Use Directions Fall Application for Spring Weed Control
For use in the following states: Iowa Illinois Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin For all applications use the rate for the specific soil texture and organic matter (OM) as follows:
Coarse Soils: 19-25 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 25 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 25 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Medium Soils: 25-32 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 25-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 25-32 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Fine Soils: 25-32 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 25-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 32-38.7 fl oz/A; > 3% OM Apply in the fall after harvest when the sustained soil temperature at a 4-inch depth is less than 55° F and falling. Applications to ridge till production systems must be made after the formation of ridges or bedded.
Fall applications of A24561 Herbicide must be made in weed control programs that include, as needed, spring application of preplant, preemergence or postemergence herbicides for the following crop season.
Apply to ground that will be planted to soybeans the next spring and time application according to the following geographic schedule:
Apply after September 30 in ND, SD, MN, and WI.
Apply after October 15 North of Route 91 in NE and south of Route 30 in IA.
Apply after October 31 North of Route 136 in IL.
DO NOT make fall applications south of Interstate 70.
Early Preplant, Preplant Incorporated, and Preemergence (Spring Applications)
Apply early preplant, preplant incorporated or preemergence up to 3 days after planting but prior to emergence. Apply on coarse soils no more than 2 weeks prior to planting.
Use on medium to fine soils with minimum tillage or no-tillage systems in the following states: CO, CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
A24561 Herbicide may be followed by labeled postemergence soybean herbicides for increased control of grass and broadleaf weeds.
When using A24561 Herbicide in no-till or minimum till cropping systems, tank mix with an appropriate burndown herbicide for improved control of existing weeds.
For soils with pH>7.2 use the lowest rate for that specific soil texture and organic matter.
Preplant Incorporation Application:
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Incorporation must be uniform and no deeper than 2 inches. Improper soil incorporation may result in erratic weed control and/or crop injury. For Weed Control: • Refer to Section 8.0 for list of weeds controlled or partially controlled. Resistance Management: • Refer to Section 3.1. Precautions: • A24561 Herbicide applied near or after crop emergence may cause severe injury to the crop. • For preplant surface application, to the extent po ssible, avoid moving treated soil out of the row or moving untreated soil to the surface during planting or weed control will be diminished. • A24561 Herbicide will not control emerged weeds. Control emerged weeds with an appropriate registered foliar herbicide or by mechanical means. • Ensure the seed furrow is closed and the seed covered on acres treated with A24561 Herbicide. • Soybean stunting may occur if excessive rainfall oc curs after application but before soybeans emerge. Injury is more prevalent under poor drainage or compacted conditions or when soil is saturated for long periods of time. Soybeans outgrow stunting once favorable growing conditions return. • Seedling disease, nematodes, cold weather, deep pl anting (more than 2 inches), excessive moisture, high salt concentration, or drought may weaken soybean seedlings and increase the possibility of crop injury. USE RESTRICTIONS
- Refer to Section 7.1 for additional product use restrictions.
- Maximum Single Application Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone)
- Minimum Application Interval: Not Applicable
- Maximum Annual Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A/year (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone) a. DO NOT exceed 3.71 lb ai/A/year of S-metolachlor-containing products. b. DO NOT exceed 0.375 lb ai/A/year of sulfentrazone-containing products.
- DO NOT graze or feed treated forage, hay, or straw from soybeans to livestock for 30 days following application.
- DO NOT use on soils classified as sand, which have less than 1% organic matter.
- DO NOT apply to frozen soils or existing snow cover to prevent A24561 Herbicide runoff from rain or snowmelt that may occur following application.
- DO NOT apply after crop seed germination.
- DO NOT apply by chemigation if there are visible signs of cracking due to soybean emergence, or serious crop injury may result, such as but not limited to stand loss.
- Preharvest Interval (PHI): Not Applicable
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9.4 Sunflowers Crops (including cultivars, varieties, and/or hybrids of these) Sunflowers Application Timing Rate (fl oz/A) Use Directions Preplant Incorporated
Preemergence For all applications use the rate for the specific soil texture and organic matter (OM) as follows:
Coarse Soils: 19-21 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 19-25 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 21-25 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Medium Soils: 19-25 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 21-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 25-32 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Fine Soils: 21-30 fl oz/A; <1.5% OM 25-32 fl oz/A; 1.5-3% OM 32-38.7 fl oz/A; > 3% OM
Within the rate range, use the higher rate of A24561 Herbicide if heavy weed infestations are expected. Preplant Incorporation Application: Apply within 14 days of planting.
Apply to the soil and incorporate into the top 2 inches of soil using an implement capable of providing uniform incorporation.
Use a preplant incorporated application if furrow irrigation is used or when a period of dry weather after application is expected.
If crop will be planted on beds, apply and incorporate after bed formation, unless specified otherwise.
Preemergence Application: Apply preemergence up to 3 days after planting as a soil surface application if seedlings have not broken the soil surface and if the seed furrow is completely closed and completely covered with soil.
If weeds are emerged at the time of A24561 Herbicide application, use a labeled burndown herbicide at the full-labeled rate in combination with A24561 Herbicide as needed.
For soils with pH>7.2 use the lowest rate for that specific soil texture and organic matter. For Weed Control: • Refer to Section 8.0 for list of weeds controlled or partially controlled. Resistance Management: • Refer to Section 3.1. Precaution: • Adverse crop response may occur on coarse textur ed soils with low organic matter (less than 1.5%) and pH of 7.2 or higher, or on highly eroded soils, hilltops, or in areas of calcareous outcroppings. A24561 Herbicide use rates should be reduced to 14 fl oz in those areas or not applied in these areas at all. Inadequate seed furrow closure or shallow planting (less than 1.5 inch) may result in undesirable crop response and this product should not be applied. Poor growing conditions such as excessive moisture, low temperatures, soil compaction and diseases may also cause undesirable crop response. • Plant sunflowers 1.5” deep and completel y cover with soil. USE RESTRICTIONS
- Refer to Section 7.1 for additional product use restrictions.
- Maximum Single Application Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone)
- Minimum Application Interval: Not Applicable
- Maximum Annual Rate: 38.7 fl oz/A/year (1.9 lb ai/A of S-metolachlor and 0.21 lb ai/A of sulfentrazone) a. DO NOT exceed 1.91 lb ai/A/year of S-metolachlor-containing products.
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b. DO NOT exceed 0.25 lb ai/A/year of sulfentrazone-containing products. 5) DO NOT apply herbicides containing sulfentrazone to sunflowers if A24561 Herbicide has been previously applied within the same twelve-month period. The twelve-month period is considered to begin upon the initial A24561 Herbicide application. 6) DO NOT apply to frozen soils or existing snow cover to prevent A24561 Herbicide runoff from rain or snowmelt that may occur following application. 7) DO NOT exceed the maximum label rates given above for the soil type. 8) DO NOT allow livestock to graze or feed in treated area. 9) DO NOT apply after crop seed germination. 10) DO NOT use on soils classified as sand, which have less than 1% organic matter. 11) Preharvest Interval (PHI): Not Applicable
10.0 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed, by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage Store product in original container only, away from other pesticides, fertilizer, food or feed. DO NOT use or store around the home. Avoid storage below 32°F. Product that has been frozen should be thawed and recirculated prior to its use. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat.
Pesticide Disposal Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Handling [(less than or equal to 5 gallons)] Non-refillable 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 and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ 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 offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
Container Handling [(greater than 5 gallons)] Non-refillable 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 ¼ 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
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use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
Container Handling [(greater than 5 gallons)] Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER. 11.0 CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and 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.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by applicable law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions, or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and (2) Buyer and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES
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(INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of SYNGENTA. 12.0 APPENDIX 12.1 Use Rate Conversion Table
Use Rate (fl oz) Lb ai Sulfentrazone Lb ai s-metolachlor 19 0.10 0.94 21 0.11 1.03 25 0.14 1.23 26 0.14 1.28 30 0.16 1.48 32 0.18 1.58 38.7 0.21 1.90
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