Crop Pro Pounce Insecticide 1L
Crop Pro Pounce Insecticide 1L
Directions:
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Important: Read the attached leaflet before use.
Pounce is a contact and residual synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Thorough spray coverage of crops is essential to ensure adequate control. This product can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing larvae.
RESISTANCE: Some insects may develop resistance to particular insecticides. This occurrence cannot be predicted and may occur at any time. It is not due to a fault in the product and PCT International cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to crops arising from resistance. Resistance should not be assumed without first reviewing the method application, that coverage and the timing of application.
APPLICATION: Pounce can be applied by low volume boom spray, in high volume, or in aircraft. The Directions for Use Table contains details of the water volumes to use for specific crops and methods of application. Applications should be made as a fine spray preferably using hollow cones nozzles and a droplet size of 150 - 200 microns. If possible apply during the cooler parts of the day or evening. If applying this product by aircraft spray in a cross wind. Avoid spraying in calm conditions or when wind is light and variable.
MIXING: Add the required quantity to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly. Maintain agitation during mixing and application. This product mixes readily with hard or soft water.
COMPATIBILITY: Pounce is compatible with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides, including copper and oxychloride, Dithane M-45 and Antracol. Do not mix with more than one of these products.
Protection of crops and non-target plants: DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.
Protection of Livestock: Dangerous to bees. DO NOT spray any plants in flower while bees are foraging.
Protection of wildlife, fish, crustaceans and environment: Dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.
Storage and Disposal: Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area. Do not store for long periods in direct sunlight. 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 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots.
SPILLAGES: Liquid spillage’s should be absorbed into pumice or vermiculite, NOT sawdust, and disposed of safely. Contaminated area is to be washed down with cold water. Washings must not enter surface water drains or other waterways. During decontamination, operators should wear overalls, rubber boots, face shield or goggles.
SAFETY DIRECTIONS: Product is harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. When preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield. 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 and contaminated clothing.
FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water, additional information is listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet.
WARRANTY: PCT International makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the use of this product other than indicated on the label. Except as so warranted, the product is sold as is. Buyer and user assume all risk of use and/or storage of this material when such use and/or handling and/or storage of this material is contrary to label instructions.
NOTICE: *Helicoverpa Armigera resistance Northern NSW and Qld. To help contain pyrethroid resistance in Helicoverpa Armigera, the Summer Crop Insecticide Strategy as developed by the Qld Dept. Primary Industries and the NSW Dept. of Agriculture & Fisheries should be adhered to. Failure to observe the strategy may result in widespread resistance affecting the future viability of summer cropping.
SDS: http://www.pctrural.com.au/getattachment/c14b26de-ef02-4d56-98c2-2be4ee09098b/Cropro-Pounce.aspx
