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IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be carefully read in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Best results will be obtained with APHOX by timely application under warm and calm conditions. Ideally sprays should be applied when chemical uptake by the plant will be at the highest, when the plants are not wilting and the spray does not dry too rapidly, for example during the morning or evening.

Do not let aphid colonies become established in the crop before treatment. If necessary treat a localised infestation, e.g. headlands in cereals.

Resistance Management
Strains of some aphid species are resistant to many aphicides. Where aphids resistant to products containing pirimicarb occur, APHOX is unlikely to give satisfactory control. Repeat applications are likely to result in lower levels of control.

Note: Strains of the Melon Cotton Aphid (Aphis gossypii) are resistant to pirimicarb. Use of APHOX is unlikely to give control of this aphid.

Use in IPM Programmes
APHOX is suitable for use in integrated control programmes for apples and pears.
APHOX has negligible effect on Encarsia and Phytoseiulus spp. and therefore may be used in conjunction with biological control.

Processed Crops
Consult processors before using on crops grown for processing.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
For use on cereals, oilseed rape, sweetcorn, maize, outdoor and protected lettuce, sugar beet, potatoes, peas, beans, leaf and flowerhead brassicas, swedes, turnips, carrots, parsnips, apples, pears, strawberries, cherries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers.

Crop: SUGAR BEET
Pest: Green Aphids, Black Bean Aphid, Virus Yellow
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): Not less than 400*

Apply immediately official warnings are issued or as soon as first aphids are noticed in the crop, whichever is the earlier. Repeat if necessary. *Thoroughly and evenly wet the foliage.

Crop: WHEAT, DURUM WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, RYE AND TRITICALE
Pest: Cereal Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply late spring/summer when infestations are developing on leaves or ears. Regular inspection of the crop after ear emergence is recommended.

Crop: POTATOES
Pest: Green Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400*

Apply as soon as aphids seen in the crop. Repeat if necessary. *Use at least 400 litres/ha at minimum pressure of 2 bars when spraying dense potato crops.

Crop: PEAS
Pest: Pea Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply when infestations occur on the haulm. Inspect the crop regularly, particularly after flowering. Repeat if necessary.

Crop: BROAD, RUNNER, FIELD & DWARF FRENCH BEANS
Pest: Black Bean Aphid, Green Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply when first colonies are seen. Repeat if necessary.

Crop: CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI (including calabrese), CABBAGE, BRUSSELS SPROUTS, KALE, CHINESE CABBAGE AND COLLARDS, SWEDES, TURNIPS, OILSEED RAPE
Pest: Mealy Cabbage Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 420
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 300–600

Spray when aphids are first seen. Repeat if necessary. Add a non-ionic surfactant adjuvant that is not an organosilicone in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Pest: Mealy Green Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 300–600

Apply when aphids are first seen. Repeat if necessary. Add a non-ionic surfactant adjuvant that is not an organosilicone in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Crop: CARROTS, PARSNIPS
Pest: Carrot Willow Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply when aphids are first seen. Repeat if necessary.

Crop: MAIZE, SWEETCORN
Pest: Various Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply when build-up of aphids occurs. Repeat if necessary.

Crop: APPLES
Pest: Apple Grass Aphid, Rosy Apple Aphid, Green Apple Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 420
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): Not less than 400

Apply at full green cluster to pink bud.

Pest: Reduction in Woolly Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 560
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 1000

Apply in July or when build-up occurs.

Crop: PEARS
Pest: Green Aphid, Pear Bedstraw Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 420
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): Not less than 400

Apply at petal fall.

Crop: CHERRIES
Pest: Cherry Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 560
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): Not less than 400*

Apply at white-bud or petal fall or when a build-up of the aphid occurs. *On large trees apply in at least 1000 l/ha.

Crop: STRAWBERRIES
Pest: Strawberry Aphid
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 560
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 1000 (high volume spray)

Spray when aphids are first seen and repeat if necessary. Apply in sufficient water volume to ensure thorough crop coverage.

Crop: BLACKCURRANTS, REDCURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES
Pest: Various Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply just before first flowers open.

Crop: RASPBERRIES
Pest: Raspberry and Blackberry Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 280
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply in spring when aphids are seen.

Crop: OUTDOOR AND PROTECTED LETTUCE
Pest: Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha): 500
WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 200–400

Apply when aphid build-up occurs but always before the lettuce begins to heart. Repeat as necessary.

Crop: PROTECTED ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION – CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, CINERARIAS, CYCLAMEN, ROSES
Pest: Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha) / WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 500 g per 1000 litres water. i.e. 5 g per 10 litres

Apply as soon as possible as aphids begin to build-up in the crop. Although no damage has been recorded, it is advisable to keep spray off fully open blooms.

Crop: CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES AND PEPPERS
Pest: Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha) / WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 500 g per 1000 litres water. i.e. 5 g per 10 litres

Apply when aphid build-up occurs and repeat as necessary.

Crop: OUTDOOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION & FOREST NURSERIES
Pest: Aphids
RATE OF USE (g/ha) / WATER VOLUME (litres/ha): 500 g per 1000 litres water. i.e. 5 g per 10 litres

Apply when aphid build-up occurs and repeat as necessary.

GROUND APPLICATION
Apply using a conventional field crop sprayer in not less than 200 litres of water per hectare. Use a medium quality spray at a pressure of 2–3 bar. Use higher water volumes (see ‘Recommendations’) for dense crops and under hot conditions (25°C or above).

AERIAL APPLICATION (NOT PERMITTED IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND)
Crops: Cereals (wheat, durum wheat, barley, rye, triticale and oats)
Cool Conditions: Apply in 22–34 l/ha. Use small droplets for good coverage and penetration.
Hot conditions (25°C or above): Use 35–45 l/ha and medium sized droplets.
AERIAL APPLICATION: NOTE FOR FLAGMEN – Flagmen should move upwind and should avoid standing in flight path of spray aircraft.

PROTECTED CROPS, OUTDOOR ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION AND FOREST NURSERIES
Good spray cover is essential to achieve optimum control. Apply by any suitable hydraulic sprayer using a medium quality spray and sufficient volume to completely wet all foliage. Optimum control will be achieved from application under warm, calm conditions with moderate to high relative humidity when full advantage will be made of vapour activity.

Because of the large number of species and cultivars of ornamental plants grown, susceptibility should be checked by treating a small number of plants in the first instance.

Mixing – Half fill the spray tank with clean water, add the required amount of APHOX (plus a non-ionic surfactant adjuvant that is not an organosilicone in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on brassicas) and agitate during completion of filling.

STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(a) Operator protection
Pirimicarb is an anti-cholinesterase carbamate compound. DO NOT USE if under medical advice NOT to work with such compounds.
Spray equipment must only be used where the operator’s normal working position is within a closed cab on a tractor or on a self-propelled sprayer when making air-assisted applications to apples or other top fruit.
Other engineering control of operator exposure must be used where reasonably practicable in addition to the following Personal Protective Equipment:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND SUITABLE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT when handling the concentrate.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (IMPERMEABLE COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when applying by hand held equipment.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS, HOOD), SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS AND FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD) when acting as a ground
marker in connection with the spraying of crops from aircraft.
However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH assessment shows they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
WASH CONCENTRATE from skin or eyes immediately.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.
IF YOU FEEL UNWELL seek medical advice (show label where possible).

(b) Environmental protection
Do not contaminate water with the product or its container. Do not clean application equipment near surface water. Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards or roads.
HARMFUL TO LIVESTOCK. Keep all livestock out of treated areas for at least 7 days. Bury
or remove spillages.

(c) Storage and disposal
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a safe place.
EMPTY CONTAINER COMPLETELY and dispose of safely.
DO NOT RE-USE CONTAINER FOR ANY PURPOSE.

THE (COSHH) CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS MAY APPLY TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT AT WORK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR USE ONLY AS AN AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL INSECTICIDE

Apple, strawberry and cherry
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 560
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 3

Cabbage, cauliflower, calabrese, broccoli, Brussels sprout, kale, chinese cabbage, collard, pear
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 420
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 3

Swede, turnip
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 420
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 7

Oilseed rape
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 420
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 14

Wheat, durum wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale, maize, sweetcorn
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 280
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 14

Blackcurrant, redcurrant, gooseberry, raspberry, carrot, parsnip, sugar beet, potato, field bean, dwarf French bean, broad bean, runner bean and pea
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 280
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 3

Protected lettuce
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 500
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 14

Outdoor lettuce
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): 500
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 3

Cucumber, tomato, pepper
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): See other specific restrictions
Latest time of application (days before harvest): 2

Outdoor and protected ornamental plant production
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): See other specific restrictions
Latest time of application (days before harvest): -

Forest nurseries
Maximum individual dose (g product/ha): See other specific restrictions
Latest time of application (days before harvest): -

Other specific restrictions:
When used on cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, protected and outdoor ornamental plant production and forest nurseries – the maximum concentration must not exceed 500 g product in 1000 litres water.

READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE. USING THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER THAT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL MAY BE AN OFFENCE. FOLLOW THE CODE OF PRACTICE FOR USING PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS.

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Tel: Cambridge (01223) 883400

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