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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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
CHEROKEE is a suspo-emulsion containing 375 g/l chlorothalonil, 62.5 g/l propiconazole and 50 g/l cyproconazole for use as a foliar fungicide.

CHEROKEE contains both sterol biosynthesis inhibitors (SBI) and phthalonitrile fungicides.
CHEROKEE has systemic and preventative properties for control of a wide range of diseases on all commercial varieties of winter wheat and winter and spring barley.

SBI’s inhibit ergosterol biosynthesis and cell wall production. The mode of action is different from other fungicides and there is no known cross resistence to this mode of action in pathogens that have developed reduced sensitivity to other fungicide groups. Chlorothalonil is a multi-site fungicide and shows no cross resistance to other fungicide groups.

Treatment at early stages of disease development will ensure the best results.

Caution
The possible development of resistance to CHEROKEE cannot be predicted. Should it occur CHEROKEE may not give satisfactory control and no responsibility can be accepted for any loss incurred.

CHEROKEE applied to winter wheat in the spring at GS30–33 may, on occasion, cause straw shortening. This effect causes no loss of yield and can be beneficial in a potential lodging situation.

DISEASES CONTROLLED
CHEROKEE controls the following diseases:

Winter Wheat
Brown Rust, Leaf Spot, Yellow Rust
Powdery Mildew [MODERATE]

Barley (Winter and Spring)
Net Blotch [REDUCTION], Powdery Mildew, Rhynchosporium [REDUCTION], Brown Rust.

A reduction in Barley Spotting is also achieved when used as part of a programme with other fungicides.

CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For use on all varieties of winter wheat and winter and spring barley.
Avoid applying CHEROKEE to crops under stress.

Timing
For the control of Powdery Mildew, Yellow and Brown Rust, Septoria tritici., Net Blotch and Rhynchosporium, apply at the first sign of disease.

For Eyespot when applied before or during the period of stem extension in the spring (GS30–32), CHEROKEE will give a useful reduction.

Always inspect the crops to assess disease development immediately before spraying. Best results will be achieved from applications made as a protectant treatment or in the earliest stages of disease development following a disease risk assessment or the use of appropriate decision support systems.The latest time of application for CHEROKEE is before GS71 (grain watery stage) for winter wheat and before GS51 (beginning of heading, first spikelet just visible) for barley.

Rates of Use
Apply CHEROKEE at 2.0 l/ha. A maximum of 4.0 l/ha CHEROKEE may be used per crop.

MIXING AND SPRAYING
Apply CHEROKEE in 200 litres of water per hectare using a tractor mounted sprayer and a medium spray as defined by BCPC. A spray pressure of 2–3 bars is recommended.

Make sure the sprayer is set to give an even application at the correct volume.

Fill the spray tank with half the required volume of clean water and start agitation. Add the required amount of CHEROKEE to the spray tank. Top up tank with water to the required level. Continue agitation whilst topping up the spray tank and continue agitation during spraying. Wash out all spray equipment thoroughly with water immediately after use.

Wash out container thoroughly, preferably using an integrated pressure rinsing device, or manually rinse three times. Add washings to the sprayer at the time of filling. Complete filling to the required volume and continue to agitate throughout the spraying operation.

The spray solution must not be left in the tank and should be used as soon as possible after mixing.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
CHEROKEE is a co-formulated mixture of triazoles and chlorothalonil. These active ingredients possess different modes of action and thus form part of a resistance management strategy.

CHEROKEE should be used preventatively and should not be relied upon for its curative potential.

Use CHEROKEE as part of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy incorporating other methods of control, including where appropriate, other fungicides with a different mode of action.

CHEROKEE contains a DMI fungicide. Resistance to some DMI fungicides has been identified in Septoria leaf blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola) which may seriously affect the performance of some products. For further advice on resistance management in DMIs contact your agronomist or specialist advisor, and visit the FRAG-UK website.

This product is to be used only in accordance with the recommendations and instructions given on the labels provided with this pack.

PROTECT FROM FROST.
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(a) Operator protection
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 FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD) when handling the concentrate.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling contaminated surfaces.
However, engineering controls may replace personal protective equipment if a COSHH assessment shows they provide an equal or higher standard of protection.
WASH ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING thoroughly after use especially the insides of gloves.
DO NOT BREATHE SPRAY.
WASH SPLASHES from skin or eyes immediately.
WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before eating and drinking and after work.

(b) Environmental protection

DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT SPRAY from horizontal boom sprayers to fall within 5 m of the top of the bank of a static or flowing waterbody, unless a Local Environmental Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) permits a narrower buffer zone, or within 1 m of the top of a ditch which is dry at the time of application. DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT SPRAY from hand held sprayers to fall within 1 m of the top of the bank of a static or flowing waterbody. Aim spray away from water.

This product qualifies for inclusion within the Local Environmental Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) Scheme. Before each spraying operation from a horizontal boom sprayer or broadcast air assisted sprayer either a LERAP must be carried out in accordance with CRD published guidance or the statutory buffer zone must be maintained. The results of the LERAP must be recorded and kept available for inspection for three years.

Do not contaminate water with the product or its container. Do not clean application equipment near surface water. Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads.

(c) Storage and disposal
KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER tightly closed in a safe place.
RINSE CONTAINER THOROUGHLY by using an integrated pressure rinsing device or manually rinsing three times. Add the washings to the sprayer tank at the time of filling and dispose of container 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 FUNGICIDE
For use on winter wheat and winter and spring barley.

Winter Wheat
Maximum individual dose: 2 litres product/ha
Maximum total dose: 4 litres product/ha/crop
Latest time of application: Before caryopsis watery ripe stage (GS71)

Winter and Spring Barley
Maximum individual dose: 2 litres product/ha
Maximum total dose: 4 litres product/ha/crop
Latest time of application: Before first spikelet just visible (GS51)

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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