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10190 Big N Tuf 1-G. Label 12/18/01 1:49 PM Page 1 Ronald Curttright To The Point ® PRONTO NONSELECTIVE AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDE FOR BIG JOBS AND TOUGH WEEDS – EVEN KILLS THE ROOTS! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ACTIVE INGREDIENT: *G inl ythpeh ofosarmte o(Nf -it(sp hisoospprhoopnyolammeitnhey sl)a gltly. c. in. e)4 1.0% NET CONTENTS: SiW usteAd nRo eNntieInNdeG la et–iqu eAtaV, buIsSquOe a INERT INGREDIENTS:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.0% ONE U.S. GALLON alguien para que se la explique a usted TOTAL 100.0% en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) a*cCtoivnet ainingsr e4d8i0en gtr galmypsh poesra ltiete, rin o trh 4e pforumnd osf pitesr isUo.Sp.r ogpaylloanm oinf et hsealt. See back panel for additional Equivalent to 365 grams per liter or 3 pounds per U.S. gallon of the Precautionary Statements and acid, glyphosate. 956/12-2001 full Directions for Use. Glyphosate Plus Surfactant 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 1 NONSELECTIVE AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDE 956/1-2005 AP121604 Peel open for Precautionary EPA REG. 4787-23-2217 Statements and full EPA EST. NO. 2217-KS-2 Directions for Use. ONE GALLON 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 2 Non-Refillable Container Label Statement: THIS IS AN END-USER PRODUCT. MANU- FACTURER DOES NOT INTEND AND HAS NOT REGISTERED IT FOR REFORMULA- TION OR REPACKAGING. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: *Glyphosate (N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine) in the form of its isopropylamine salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.0% INERT INGREDIENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.0% TOTAL: 100.0% NONSELECTIVE *Contains 480 grams per liter or 4 pounds per U.S. gallon of the active ingredient glyphosate, in the form of its AGRICULTURAL HERBICIDE isopropylamine salt. Equivalent to 356 grams per liter or 3 pounds per U.S. gallon of the acid, glyphosate. Glyphosate Plus Surfactant KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN • Avoid contact of herbicide with foliage, green stems, exposed non- WARNING-AVISO woody roots or fruit of crops (except Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a a Rse asdpye®cicfrieodp sfo),rd iensdiirvaibdluea pl lRaonutsn danudp daelgtaulileen. (pIfa yroa uq udeo sneo tl au enxdpelrisqtuaen da tuhset eladb eenl, trees, because severe injury or find someone to explain it to you in detail.) destruction may result. • Herbicide for Roundup Ready® Crops. • Nonselective, broad spectrum weed control for many cropping systems, IN CASE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY farmsteads and Conservation Reserve INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT, Program acres. CALL TOLL FREE, • Not all products recommended on DAY OR NIGHT 1-866-303-6950 this label are registered for use in California. Check the registration status of each product in California before using. – 2 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 3 Read the entire label before Grass or Turfgrass Seed Production . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pastures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 using this product. Rangelands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Turfgrass Sod Production. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Use only according to label instructions. ROUNDUP READY CROPS Corn with the Roundup Ready Gene . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Soybeans with the Roundup Ready Gene . . . . . . . 25 Read “DISCLAIMER” before buying or using. If terms are not acceptable, return NON-CROP USES AROUND THE FARMSTEAD General Weed Control and Trim-and-Edge . . . . . . 26 product unopened without delay. Chemical Mowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Cut Stumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Habitat Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNUAL WEEDS RATE TABLE PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Annual Weeds—Rates for 10 to 40 GPA . . . . . . . . 30 Annual Weeds—Tank Mixtures with STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2,4-D, Dicamba or Tordon 22K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 FOOD CROP USES Annual Weeds—Hand-Held or High-Volume Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 GENERAL INFORMATION PERENNIAL WEEDS RATE TABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MIXING Mixing with Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 WOODY BRUSH AND TREES RATE TABLE . . . . . . 37 Tank Mixing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INDUSTRIAL,TURF AND ORNAMENTAL USES Mixing for Hand-Held Sprayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ammonium Sulfate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Colorants or Dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 MIXING Drift Control Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mixing with Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES Tank Mixing Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ground Broadcast Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mixing for Hand-Held Sprayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hand-Held or High-Volume Equipment . . . . . . . . . . 8 Colorants or Dyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Selective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES CDA Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Ground Broadcast Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL CROPS Hand-Held or High-Volume Equipment . . . . . . . . . 41 Cereal and Grain Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selective Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CDA Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fallow Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SITE AND USE RECOMMENDATIONS Grain Sorghum (Milo). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 General Non-crop Areas and Industrial Sites . . . . 42 Soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Habitat Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Vegetable Crops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ornamentals, Plant Nurseries and Christmas Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 TREE AND SHRUB CROPS (alphabetical) Parks, Recreational and Residential Areas . . . . . . 44 Citrus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Roadsides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Pome Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Stone Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 WEEDS CONTROLLED Tree Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Annual Weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Perennial Weeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 PASTURE GRASSES, FORAGE LEGUMES Woody Brush and Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 AND RANGELANDS Alfalfa, Clover and Other Forage Legumes . . . . . . 19 DISCLAIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) . . . . . . . . . 20 – 3 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 4 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240 (d) (4-6)], the handler PPE HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN the WPS. WARNING - AVISO USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on using tobacco, or using the toilet. skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and • Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and inside. Wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. wash clothing before re-use. Domestic Animals: This product is considered to be FIRST AID relatively non-toxic to dogs and other domestic animals; IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and however, ingestion of this product or large amounts of gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact freshly sprayed vegetation may result in temporary lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then con- gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhea, colic, etc.). If tinue rinsing. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor such symptoms are observed, provide the animal with for treatment advice. plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Call a veterinarian IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: Take off contaminated if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours. clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS for 15-20 minutes. Call a Poison Control Center or Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water doctor for treatment advice. is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air. If person is mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give or disposing of equipment washwaters. artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS possible. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored further treatment advice. and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiber- IF SWALLOWED: Call a Poison Control Center or glass, plastic or plastic-lined steel containers. doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have per- DO NOT MIX, STORE OR APPLY THIS PRODUCT OR son sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not SPRAY SOLUTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT IN GALVA- induce vomiting unless told to by a Poison Control NIZED STEEL OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAIN- Center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to LESS STEEL) CONTAINERS OR SPRAY TANKS. This an unconscious person. product or spray solutions of this product react with such Have the product container or label with you when containers and tanks to produce hydrogen gas which call ing a Poison Control Center or doctor, or may form a highly combustible gas mixture. This gas when going for treatment. You may also contact mixture could flash or explode causing serious personal 1-866-303-6950 for emergency medical treatment injury, if ignited by open flame, spark, welder’s torch, information. lighted cigarette or other ignition source. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) DIRECTIONS FOR USE Applicators and other handlers must wear: long It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks and manner inconsistent with its labeling. protective eyewear. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for Do not apply this product in a way that will contact cleaning / maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash Only protected handlers may be in the area during PPE separately from other laundry. application. For any requirements specific to your State When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs or or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in regulations. – 4 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 5 Agricultural Use Requirements STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (cont.) Use this product only in accordance with its labeling CONTAINER DISPOSAL: and the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part FOR NON-RETURNABLE CONTAINERS: 170. This Standard contains requirements for the Do not reuse container. Triple rinse container, then protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricul- incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authori- tural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, ties, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. decontamination, notification, and emergency assis- tance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label GENERAL INFORMATION about personal protective equipment (PPE) and Product Description restricted entry interval. The requirements in this box This product is a post-emergent, systemic herbicide with only apply to uses of this product that are covered by no soil residual activity. It is generally non-selective and the Worker Protection Standard. gives broad spectrum control of many annual weeds, perennial weeds, woody brush and trees. It is formulated Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas as a water-soluble liquid. It may be applied through most during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 4 hours. standard industrial or field-type sprayers after dilution and PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is thorough mixing with water or other carriers according to permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and label instructions. that involves contact with anything that has been Ammonium sulfate, drift control additives or dyes and treated, such as plants, soil or water, is: coveralls, colorants may be used. See the MIXING section of this chemical resistant gloves such as butyl rubber, label for instructions. natural rubber, neoprene rubber, or nitrile rubber, shoes plus socks. Time to Symptoms This product moves through the plant from the point of Non-Agricultural Use Requirements foliage contact to and into the root system. Visible effects The requirements in this box apply to uses of this on most annual weeds occur within 2 to 4 days, but on product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker most perennial weeds may not occur for 7 days or more. Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 Extremely cool or cloudy weather following treatment may CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product slow activity of this product and delay development of is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, visual symptoms. Visible effects are a gradual wilting and forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. yellowing of the plant which advances to complete browning of above-ground growth and deterioration of Keep people and pets off treated areas until spray underground plant parts. solution has dried. Stage of Weeds STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Annual weeds are easiest to control when they are small. PESTICIDE STORAGE: Do not contaminate water, Best control of most perennial weeds is obtained when foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. treatment is made at late growth stages approaching maturity. Refer to the ANNUAL WEEDS, PERENNIAL PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the WEEDS and WOODY BRUSH AND TREES RATE use of this product that cannot be used or chemically TABLES for recommendations for specific weeds. reprocessed should be disposed of in a landfill approved for pesticide disposal or in accordance with Always use the higher rate of this product per acre within applicable Federal, State or local procedures. the recommended range when weed growth is heavy or dense or weeds are growing in an undisturbed Emptied container retains vapor and product residue. (non-cultivated) area. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is destroyed. (cont. on next column) Do not treat weeds under poor growing conditions such as drought stress, disease or insect damage, as reduced – 5 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 6 weed control may result. Reduced results may also occur Annual Maximum Use Rate when treating weeds heavily covered with dust. Except as otherwise specified in a crop section of this label, the combined total of all treatments must not Cultural Considerations exceed 8 quarts of this product per acre per year. For Reduced control may result when applications are made application in non-crop sites or in tree or shrub crops, the to annual or perennial weeds that have been mowed, combined total of all treatments must not exceed 10.6 grazed, or cut, and have not been allowed to regrow to quarts of this product per acre per year. The maximum the recommended stage for treatment. use rates stated throughout this product’s labeling apply to this product combined with the use of all other herbi- Rainfastness cides containing glyphosate or sulfosate as the active Heavy rainfall soon after application may wash this ingredient, whether applied as mixtures or separately. product off of the foliage and a repeat application may be Calculate the application rates and ensure that the total required for adequate control. use of this and other glyphosate or sulfosate containing products does not exceed state maximum use rate. Spray Coverage NOTE: Use of this product in any manner not consistent For best results, spray coverage should be uniform and with this label may result in injury to persons, animals or complete. Do not spray weed foliage to the point of runoff. crops, or other unintended consequences. Mode of Action MIXING The active ingredient in this product inhibits an enzyme Clean sprayer parts immediately after using this product found only in plants and microorganisms that is essential by thoroughly flushing with water. to formation of specific amino acids. NOTE: REDUCED RESULTS MAY OCCUR IF WATER No Soil Activity CONTAINING SOIL IS USED, SUCH AS VISIBLY Weeds must be emerged at the time of application to be MUDDY WATER OR WATER FROM PONDS AND controlled by this product. Weeds germinating from seed DITCHES THAT IS NOT CLEAR. after application will not be controlled. Unemerged plants arising from unattached underground rhizomes or root Mixing with Water stocks of perennials will not be affected by the herbicide This product mixes readily with water. Mix spray solutions and will continue to grow. of this product as follows: Fill the mixing or spray tank with the required amount of water. Add the recommended Biological Degradation amount of this product near the end of the filling process Degradation of this product is primarily a biological and mix well. Use caution to avoid siphoning back into process carried out by soil microbes. the carrier source. Use approved anti-back-siphoning devices where required by state or local regulations. Tank Mixing During mixing and application, foaming of the spray solu- This product does not provide residual weed control. tion may occur. To prevent or minimize foam, avoid the For subsequent residual weed control, follow a label- use of mechanical agitators, terminate by-pass and approved herbicide program. Read and carefully observe return lines at the bottom of the tank and, if needed, use the cautionary statements and all other information an approved anti-foam or defoaming agent. appearing on the labels of all herbicides used. Use according to the most restrictive label directions for each Tank Mixing Procedure product in the mixture. Always predetermine the compatibility of labeled tank mixtures of this product with water carrier by mixing small Buyer and all users are responsible for all loss or damage proportional quantities in advance. in connection with the use or handling of mixtures of this product with herbicides or other materials that are not Mix labeled tank mixtures of this product with water as expressly recommended in this labeling. Mixing this follows: product with herbicides or other materials not recom- 1. Place a 20- to 35-mesh screen or wetting basket over mended on this label may result in reduced performance. filling port. – 6 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 7 2.Through the screen, fill the spray tank one-half full with 8. Add individual formulations to the spray tank as water and start agitation. follows: wettable powder, flowable, emulsifiable con- centrate, drift control additive, water soluble liquid. 3. If ammonium sulfate is used, add it slowly through the screen into the tank. Continue agitation. Ensure that Maintain good agitation at all times until the contents of dry ammonium sulfate is completely dissolved in the the tank are sprayed. If the spray mixture is allowed to spray tank before adding other products. settle, thorough agitation is required to resuspend the 4. If a wettable powder is used, make a slurry with the mixture before spraying is resumed. water carrier, and add it SLOWLY through the screen Keep by-pass line on or near the bottom of the tank to into the tank. Continue agitation. minimize foaming. Screen size in nozzle or line strainers should be no finer than 50 mesh. 5. If a flowable formulation is used, premix one part flow- able with one part water. Add diluted mixture SLOWLY Refer to the TANK MIXING section of GENERAL INFOR- through the screen into the tank. Continue agitation. MATION for additional precautions. 6. If an emulsifiable concentrate formulation is used, Mixing for Hand-Held Sprayers premix one part emulsifiable concentrate with two parts Prepare the desired volume of spray solution by mixing water. Add diluted mixture slowly through the screen the amount of this product in water as shown in the into the tank. Continue agitation. following table: 7. Continue filling the spray tank with water and add the required amount of this product near the end of the filling process. Spray Solution Desired ® Amount of PRONTO BIG N’TUF™ Volume 1/2 % 1 % 1-1/2 % 2 % 5 % 10 % 1 Gal 2/3 oz. 1-1/3 oz. 2 oz. 2-2/3 oz. 6-1/2 oz. 13 oz. 25 Gal 1 pt. 1 qt. 1-1/2 qt. 2 qt. 5 qt. 10 qt. 100 Gal 2 qt. 1 gal. 1-1/2 gal. 2 gal. 5 gal. 10 gal. 2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce For use in knapsack sprayers, it is suggested that the recommended amount of this product be mixed with water in a large container. Fill sprayer with the mixed solution. – 7 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 8 Ammonium Sulfate Selective Equipment – Recirculating sprayers, shielded The addition of 1 to 2 percent dry ammonium sulfate by and hooded sprayers, wiper applicators and sponge bars. weight or 8.5 to 17 pounds per 100 gallons of water may Controlled Droplet Applicators (CDA) – Hand-held increase the performance of this product, particularly or boom-mounted applicators that produce a spray con- under hard water conditions, drought conditions or when sisting of a narrow range of droplet sizes. tank mixed with certain residual herbicides on annual and perennial weeds. The equivalent rate of ammonium APPLY THESE SPRAY SOLUTIONS IN PROPERLY sulfate in a liquid formulation may also be used. Ensure MAINTAINED AND CALIBRATED EQUIPMENT that dry ammonium sulfate is completely dissolved in the CAPABLE OF DELIVERING DESIRED VOLUMES. spray tank before adding herbicides. Thoroughly rinse the spray system with clean water after use to reduce Ground Broadcast Equipment corrosion. Use the recommended rates of this product in 3 to 40 gallons of water per acre as a broadcast spray unless NOTE: When using ammonium sulfate, apply this product otherwise specified. As density of weeds increases, spray at rates recommended in this label. Lower rates will result volume should be increased within the recommended in reduced performance. range to ensure complete coverage. Carefully select proper nozzles to avoid spraying a fine mist. For best Colorants or Dyes results with ground application equipment, use flat spray Agriculturally-approved colorants or marking dyes may be nozzles. Check for even distribution of spray droplets. added to this product. Colorants or dyes used in spray solutions of this product may reduce performance, espe- Hand-Held or High-Volume Equipment cially at lower rates or dilutions. Use colorants or dyes Apply to foliage of vegetation to be controlled. For appli- according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. cations made on a spray-to-wet basis, spray coverage should be uniform and complete. Do not spray to the Drift Control Additives point of runoff. Use coarse sprays only. Drift control additives may be used with all equipment For recommended rates and timing, refer to the ANNUAL types, except wiper applicators, sponge bars and WEEDS — HAND-HELD OR HIGH-VOLUME EQUIP- Controlled Droplet Applicator (CDA) equipment. When a MENT section of this product label. drift control additive is used, read and carefully observe cautionary statements and all other information appear- Selective Equipment ing on the additive label. The use of drift control additives This product may be applied through recirculating spray can affect spray coverage which may result in reduced systems, shielded applicators, hooded sprayers, wiper performance. applicators or sponge bars after dilution and thorough mixing with water to listed weeds growing in any noncrop APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES site specified on this label. Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation In cropping systems, hooded sprayers, shielded sprayers, system. This product may be applied with the following and wipers may be used in row middles (in between rows application equipment: of crop plants) where any dripping or leaking will not con- Ground Broadcast Spray – Boom or boomless systems, tact crop foliage. Such equipment must be capable of pull-type sprayer, floaters, pick-up sprayers, spray coupes preventing all crop contact with herbicide solutions and and other ground broadcast equipment. operated without leakage of spray mists or dripping onto crop. Wipers over-the-top of crops may be used only Hand-Held and High-Volume Spray Equipment – when specifically recommended in this product’s labeling. Knapsack and backpack sprayers, pump-up pressure sprayers, handguns, handwands, mistblowers*, lances AVOID CONTACT OF HERBICIDE WITH DESIRABLE and other hand-held and motorized spray equipment VEGETATION. used to direct spray onto weed foliage. Contact of the herbicide solution with desirable vegeta- *THIS PRODUCT IS NOT REGISTERED IN CALIFOR- tion may result in damage or destruction. Applicators NIA OR ARIZONA FOR USE IN MISTBLOWERS. used above desirable vegetation should be adjusted so – 8 – 12207- Big N Tuf 1-2.5-G. FAF 2/28/05 2:01 PM Page 9 that the lowest spray stream or wiper contact point is at spray angle positioned at the top center of the hood is least 2 inches above the desirable vegetation. Droplets, recommended. Spray volume should be 20-30 gallons mist, foam, or splatter of the herbicide solution settling on per acre. desirable vegetation may result in discoloration, stunting These procedures will reduce the potential for crop injury: or destruction. • The spray hoods must be operated on the ground or Applications made above the crops should be made skimming across the ground. when the weeds are a minimum of 6 inches above the • Leave at least an 8 inch untreated strip over the drill desirable vegetation. Better results may be obtained row. For example, if the crop row width is 38 inches, when more of the weed is exposed to the herbicide solu- the maximum width of the spray hood should be tion. Weeds not contacted by the herbicide solution will 30 inches. not be affected. This may occur in dense clumps, severe infestations or when height of the weeds varies so that • Maximum tractor speed: 5 miles per hour to avoid not all weeds are contacted. In these instances, repeat bouncing of the spray hoods. treatments may be necessary. • Maximum wind speed: 10 miles per hour. • Use low-drift nozzles that provide uniform coverage Recirculating Spray System within the treated area. A recirculating spray system directs the spray solution Crop injury may occur when the foliage of treated weeds onto weeds growing above desirable vegetation, while comes into direct contact with leaves of the crop. Do not spray solution not intercepted by weeds is collected and apply this product when the leaves of the crop are returned to the spray tank for reuse. growing in direct contact with weeds to be treated. Droplets, mist, foam or splatter of the herbicide solution Shielded and Hooded Applicators may contact the crop and cause discoloration, stunting or When applied under the conditions described in the destruction. following paragraphs for shielded and hooded applica- tions, this product at recommended rates will control Wiper Applicators those weeds listed in the ANNUAL WEEDS RATE When applied under the conditions described in the TABLE and PERENNIAL WEEDS RATE TABLE sections following paragraphs, this product CONTROLS many of this label. A hooded sprayer is a type of shielded appli- weeds, including volunteer corn, Texas panicum, com- cator where the spray pattern is fully enclosed including mon rye, shattercane, sicklepod, spanishneedles and top, sides, front and back, thereby shielding the crop from bristly starbur; and SUPPRESSES many weeds including the spray solution. Keep shields on these sprayers Florida beggarweed, Bermudagrass, hemp dogbane, adjusted to protect desirable vegetation. When applying dogfennel, johnsongrass, milkweed, silverleaf nightshade, to crops grown on raised beds, ensure that the hood is redroot pigweed, giant ragweed, smutgrass, sunflower, designed to completely enclose the spray solution. If Canada thistle, milk thistle, velvetleaf. necessary, extend the front and rear flaps of the hoods to reach the ground in deep furrows. EXTREME CARE Wiper applicators are devices that physically wipe appro- MUST BE EXERCISED TO AVOID CONTACT OF HER- priate amounts of this product directly onto the weed. BICIDE WITH DESIRABLE VEGETATION. Equipment must be designed, maintained and operated This equipment must be set up and operated in a manner to prevent the herbicide solution from contacting desir- that avoids bouncing or raising the hoods off the ground able vegetation. Operate this equipment at ground in any way. If the hoods are raised, spray particles may speeds no greater than 5 mph. Performance may be escape and come into contact with the crop, causing improved by reducing speed in areas of heavy weed damage or destruction of the crop. Avoid operation on infestations to ensure adequate wiper saturation. Better rough or sloping ground where the spray hoods might be results may be obtained if 2 applications are made in raised off the ground. opposite directions. Use hoods designed to minimize excessive dripping or Avoid leakage or dripping onto desirable vegetation. run-off down the insides of the hoods. A single, low Adjust height of applicator to ensure adequate contact pressure/low drift flat-fan nozzle with an 80 to 95 degree with weeds. Keep wiping surfaces clean. Be aware that, – 9 –

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