ALPHA-SCUD ELITE

APVMA Code :52361 Active Constituent(s): 100g/Lalpha-cypermethrin

Registered For Commercial Use Domestic Use Overview ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is a contact and residual insecticide which can be used for protective treatment of crops against insect pests as well as for knockdown treatment of existing infestations of pests. Recommended Uses ALPHA-SCUD ELITE controls a wide range of insect pests in a variety of situations and is very effective on red legged earth mite and blue oat mite. Advantages Flexibility of application - can be applied by various methods. Good compatibility. Benefits Offers both protective and knockdown treatment. Provides control of a variety of economically damaging pests. Chemical Group synthetic pyrethroid General Instructions ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is a contact and residual insecticide. It can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing infestations.The product can be applied mixed either with water carrier or oil based bulking agents such as D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil or compatible ULV products. Mixing Low Volume and High Volume applications by ground rig or aircraft when ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is applied with water carrier. Add the required quantity of ALPHA-SCUD ELITE to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly. Maintain agitation during mixing and application. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) applications by aircraft when ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is applied with oil based bulking agents. This product can be mixed with D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil or other compatible products (See COMPATIBILITY Section). First add the mixing partner to the spray tank and then, with the agitator in motion, add the required quantity of ALPHA-SCUD ELITE direct to the spray tank. DO NOT mix with water and ensure that no water is in the spraying system. Application Dilute Spraying (Pome and Stone Fruit, Grapes) Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off. The required water volume may be deterred by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice. Add the amount of ALPHA-SCUD ELITE specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off. The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows. Concentrate Spraying (Pome and Stone Fruit, Grapes) Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (see Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way: EXAMPLE ONLY 1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: for example 1500 L/ha 2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: for example 500 L/ha 3. The concentrate factor in this example is 3X (ie. 1500 L /500 L = 3) 4. If the dilute label rate is 125 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 125, that is 375 mL/100 L of concentrate spray. The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information of concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices. Low Volume and High Volume by ground rig or aircraft when ALPHASCUD ELITE is applied with water carrier. ALPHA-SCUD ELITE can be applied by ground or aircraft with a water carrier. Thorough coverage is essential to ensure adequate control. Always apply with a non-ionic surfactant unless detailed on the label of a tank mix partner. Apply during the cooler parts of the day or night. Ground Application - water carrier For low volume spraying of field crops with ground rigs, use a total volume of 50-200 L/ha except for sweet corn, tomatoes and tobacco where higher volumes should be used. Drop arms should be used on ground rigs in row crops taller than 30 cm (0.3 m). The application should be made as a fine spray, preferably using hollow cone nozzles, unless otherwise directed in the Critical Comments. Aerial Application - water carrier DO NOT apply to trellis tomatoes by aircraft. Use a minimum spray volume of 20 L/ha. For spring/early summer application to cereals, canola, and to other dense crops, apply in a total spray volume of 30 to 35 L/ha. If possible, spray in a crosswind. Avoid spraying in calm conditions or when wind is light and variable in direction. Apply as a spray of 100-150 microns VMD. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application by aircraft ALPHA-SCUD ELITE mixed with D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil or other compatible products should be applied in a minimum total spray volume of 1.5 L/ha. It should only be applied by aircraft with suitable equipment to provide a droplet size of approximately 80-100 microns VMD. Applications should be made during the cooler parts of the day or at night. Avoid application in calm or very windy conditions. Preferably apply in light to moderate crosswinds. Compatibility Low Volume and High Volume applications by ground rig or aircraft when ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is applied with water carrier. This product is compatible with Amitraz 200, D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil, Dithane M45, dicamba, MitiFol EC Kocide, Electra 225, Parathion 500 EC, Parathion M500, PHOSDRIN, Instinct 300, Axiom, Wuxal, Select, dimethoate, paraquat, diquat, glyphosate, Tigrex, Jaguar, simazine, SPINNAKER, 2,4-D amine and ester, 2,4-DB and MCPA. DO NOT mix ALPHA-SCUD ELITE with wettable powders and water dispersable granules BEFORE addition to the spray tank. ALPHA-SCUD ELITE can be mixed with Dithane WDG providing the mixture is agitated efficiently and used immediately. Ultra Low Volume (ULV) application by aircraft This product should be mixed only with specific ULV formulations of other insecticides, eg. Amitraz 200, Electra 225, Instinct 300, and PBO synergists, when mixed according to the directions on the PBO synergist labels. Restraints DO NOT apply if rain is expected within 6 hours after application. NOTE: This product is ineffective against synthetic pyrethroid resistant Helicoverpa armigera larvae longer then 5 mm. All Helicoverpa armigera in NSW and Qld should be treated as being resistant to synthetic pyrethroids. Refer to RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT under GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Resistance Warning For insecticide resistance management FARMOZ ALPHA-SCUD ELITE is a Group 3A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to ALPHA-SCUD ELITE and other Group 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if ALPHA-SCUD ELITE or other Group 3A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of ALPHA-SCUD ELITE on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use FARMOZ Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of ALPHA-SCUD ELITE to control resistant insects. ALPHA-SCUD ELITE may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information, contact your local supplier, FARMOZ representative or local agricultural department agronomist. In NSW and Qld, application of this product to Helicoverpa armigera larvae longer than 5 mm may not only be ineffective but it may increase the level of synthetic pyrethroid resistance. This product should NOT be used to treat infestations that were not controlled by an earlier application of it or another synthetic pyrethroid. Infestations not controlled by this product should be treated with an insecticide from another chemical group. Application of this product with an insecticide from another chemical group such as Electra will assist with the management of synthetic pyrethroid resistant Helicoverpa armigera. Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment Dangerous to fish and aquatic life such as yabbies. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with chemical or used containers. Water from treated rice fields must not be released off-farm until the retention period specified by local irrigation authorities has been met. DO NOT apply or allow spray drift onto adjacent non-target aquatic areas. Allow sufficient buffer distance between downwind non-target water bodies and the sprayed area. Run-off from areas must be prevented from entering drains or waterways. Safety Directions Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Facial skin contact may cause temporary facial numbness. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid inhaling vapour or spray mist. When preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. Storage 5 L, 20 L, 200 L Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Envirodrum Micro Matic Valve (110 L) Store the original sealed Envirodrum in a cool well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. DO NOT tamper with the Micro Matic valve or the security seal. DO NOT contaminate the Envirodrum with water or any foreign matter. 1000 L Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Storage must be secure so that contents cannot be tampered with. All locks and/or seals must be in order. If locks or seals are broken prior to initial use then the integrity of this product cannot be assured. If this occurs FARMOZ Pty. Ltd. should be advised immediately. This minibulk container is reusable and remains the property of FARMOZ Pty. Ltd. Disposal 5 L, 20 L, 200 L Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush or puncture and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt. For refillable containers, empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to point of supply for refill or storage. Envirodrum Micro Matic Valve (110 L) After each use of the product, please ensure that the Micro Matic coupler delivery system and hoses are disconnected, triple rinsed with clean water and drained accordingly. When the contents of the Envirodrum have been used, please return the Envirodrum to the point of purchase. The Envirodrum remains the property of FARMOZ Pty. Ltd. 1000 L DO NOT rinse empty container. Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage. No other liquid, solid or pesticide product should be put into it. When empty return to FARMOZ Pty. Ltd. for cleaning, relabelling and refilling. Product details last updated on 05 May 2009

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