FUNGICIDES
PRODUCT LABELIMPORTANT: 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.
PROPERTIES OF SWITCH
SWITCH is a fungicide containing cyprodinil and fludioxonil and is best used as a protectant treatment or in the earliest stages of disease development.
SWITCH may be used as part of a programme of sprays. To maintain a high level of protection, and to prevent or limit the development of Botrytis strains less sensitive to the product, applications of SWITCH should not be made consecutively but should be used in alternation with fungicides with different modes of action, with satisfactory efficacy against the pathogen.
DISEASES CONTROLLED
Fresh and dried beans
Botrytis (Grey Mould) [Moderate control]
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Fresh and dried peas
Mycosphaerella pinodes, Ascochyta pisi (both giving a useful level of control)
Botrytis (grey mould) [Moderate control]
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Carrots
Alternaria leaf Blight (Alternaria dauci) [Moderate control]
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum [Moderate control]
Celeriac
Sclerotina sclotiorum [Moderate control]
Strawberries
Botrytis (Grey Mould)
*Black Spot (Colletotrichum acutatum)
* QUALIFIED MINOR USE RECOMMENDATION. The evidence of effectiveness against Black Spot is limited.
Protected and outdoor raspberry, blackberry
Botrytis
Outdoor crops ribes spp. (redcurrant, blackcurrant, whitecurrant, gooseberry) and
other berries (blueberry, bilberry, cranberry)
Botrytis*
* QUALIFIED MINOR USE RECOMMENDATION. The evidence of effectiveness against botrytis on these crops is limited.
Apples, crab apples, quince and pears
When Switch is applied in a pre-harvest spray programme a reduction in the following orchard and storage rots may be achieved:
Botrytis cinerea (Botryotinia fuckeliana)
Monilinia spp.
Nectria spp.
Penicillium spp.
Colletotrichum spp.
Fusarium spp.
Gloeosporium spp.
Alternaria spp.
Venturia spp.
Pears
Stemphylium vesicarium (brown spot) [Moderate control]
Ornamental plant production and forestry nursery
Botrytis
CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Best results will be achieved from applications of SWITCH made in the earliest stage of disease development or as a protective treatment following a disease risk assessment or the use of appropriate support systems.
Fresh beans (dwarf french, green, runner, broad beans) and dried beans (dwarf french, navy [phaseolus], kidney, haricot, dried broad beans)
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare
Timing
SWITCH should be applied at the first signs of disease infection, from early flowering onwards.
A second application may be required if disease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 10 days between applications for all crops.
Beans for processing
Where a crop of beans is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with
SWITCH.
Vining peas, edible podded peas and dried peas (combining peas including marrowfat)
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare
Timing
SWITCH should be applied at the first sign of disease infection, from early flowering onwards.
A second application may be required if disease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 10 days between applications for all crops.
Crop Safety
SWITCH shows good crop safety on vining peas. Before applying ensure the crop is free from any stress caused by environment or agronomic effects. Check wax level if necessary using the Crystal Violet test.
Peas for processing
Where a crop of peas is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with SWITCH.
Carrots
Rate of use
0.8 Kg product per hectare.
Timing
For optimum results apply SWITCH at the first signs of disease, from 4th true leaf unfold onwards (BBCH 14). A further two application may be required if desease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 12 days between applications.
Carrots For Processing
Where a crop is destined for processing , consult you processor before treating with SWITCH.
Celeriac
Rate Of Use
0.8 Kg product per hectare
Timing
For optimum results apply SWITCH at the first signs of disease,from the 4th true leaf unfold onwards (BBCH 14). A second application may be required if disease pressure remains high, Allow a minimum of 14 days between applications.
Protected and outdoor strawberries
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare
Timing
For optimum results apply SWITCH as a protectant spray at the beginning of blossom (white bud). A second application of SWITCH can be made if disease pressure remains high. Application should be made in sequence with other products as part of a fungicide programme during flowering at a minimum interval of 10 days.
Strawberries for processing
Where a crop of strawberries is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with SWITCH.
Raspberry and blackberry
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare
Timing
SWITCH should be applied as a protectant spray from early flower (white bud).
A further two applications may be required if disease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 10 days between applications for all crops.
Processing
Where a crop of fruit is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with SWITCH.
Outdoor crops of blueberry, bilberry, cranberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, whitecurrant and gooseberry
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare
Timing
SWITCH should be applied as a protectant spray from late grape stage of currants and first open flower for gooseberry and other berries.
A further two applications may be required if disease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 10 days between the first and second application and 28 days between the second and third application.
Processing
Where a crop of fruit is destined for processing, consult your processor before treating with SWITCH.
Apple, crab apple, quince and pear
Rate Of Use
0.8 kg product per hectare
Timing
For optimum results apply SWITCH as a protectant spray from the end of flowering. Two further applications of SWITCH can be made if disease pressure remains high up to 3 days prior to harvest. Application should be made in sequence with other products as part of a fungicide programme. Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications.
For best control of Stemphylium in pears three applications should be made shortly after fruit set in late May and early June.
Specific warning for Bramley apple
Limited trials data show that when SWITCH used on Bramley apple there is the potential for increased fruit russeting to occur. Growers should be aware of this and consult with the processor/marketing desk if necessary before using the product.
Ornamental plant production and forestry nursery (outdoor and protected)
Rate Of Use
1 kg product per hectare (OUTDOOR)
0.8 kg product per hectare (PROTECTED)
Timing
SWITCH should be applied as a protectant spray. A further two applications may be required if disease pressure remains high. Allow a minimum of 7 days between applications.
Crop tolerance
SWITCH has been successfully used at the recommended doses on a range of species and cultivars without crop damage. However because of the large number of species and cultivars of ornamentals, the cultivar susceptibility should always be checked by treating a small number of plants in the first instance.
Multiple applications of SWITCH to Anemone, Begonia, Kalanchoë have shown some phytotoxicity symptoms therefore it is adviced to limit the number of applications to two with an extended application interval of 10 days.
Use only a single application on Saintpaulia.
Application to Exacum affine and Impatiens spp. is advised against.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mixing and spraying
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 SWITCH to the spray tank. Agitate the mixture thoroughly before use and continue agitation during spraying. Thoroughly wash all spray equipment with water immediately after use.
Wash out containers 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.
Do not leave the spray liquid in the sprayer for long periods (such as during meal breaks or overnight).
Volume of water and spraying
Apply SWITCH through conventional crop spraying equipment using a medium quality spray (BCPC) at a pressure of at least 2 bar.
Fresh beans, fresh peas and dried peas, carrot and celeriac
Apply in at least 200 litres of water per hectare.
Protected and outdoor strawberries
Protected strawberries – apply in at least 600 litres of water per hectare.
Outdoor strawberries – apply in at least 500 litres of water per hectare.
Redcurrant, blackcurrant, whitecurrant, gooseberry, blueberry, bilberry, cranberry, raspberry and blackberry.
Apply in at least 800 litres of water per hectare.
Apple, pear, quince, crab apple and dried beans
Apply in at least 400 litres of water per hectare.
Ornamental plant production and forestry nursery
Apply in a maximum concentration of 80 grams product per 100 litres of water
After Spraying
Thoroughly wash out sprayer according to manufacturer’s guidelines and dispose of washings and clean containers according to DEFRA Code of Practice and local water authority guidelines.
RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
In order to minimise the likelihood of the development of resistance, it is recommended that SWITCH should be used in a programme with products of different chemical groups. Alternating or mixing fungicides with different modes of actions is a recognised disease resistance management strategy.
SWITCH contains cyprodinil, an anilinopyrimidine chemical. Application should be made in accordance with the FRAC anilinopyrimidine (AP) working group botrytis guidelines.
Where only 2 applications are made per season, the number of analinopyrimidine products should be limited to 1. Where up to 6 botrytis treatments are made per crop and season,a maximum of 2 applications of anilinopyrimidine-containing products are recommended. Where more than 6 fungicide treatments are made per crop and season, a maximum of 3 applications of anilinopyrimidine containing products are recommended
COMPATIBILITY
For information on the approval status for use in tank mixture consult your supplier or SYNGENTA.
This product is to be used only in accordance with the recommendations and instructions given on the labels provided with this pack. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(a) Operator protection
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 broadcast air-assisted applications.
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 product.
* Minimum requirement disposable filtering facepiece respirator to EN149 FFP2 or equivalent.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when applying by hand-held equipment 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 HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before eating, drinking or smoking and after work.
(b) Environmental protection
To protect aquatic organisms respect an unsprayed buffer zone to surface water bodies in line with LERAP requirements.
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 water body, unless a Local Environment 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 water body. Aim spray away from water.
DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT SPRAY from broadcast air assisted sprayers to fall within 20 m# or 10 m## of the top of the bank of a static or flowing waterbody, unless a Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) permits a narrower buffer zone, or within 5 m of the top of a ditch which is dry at the time of application. Aim spray away from water.
# for applications to apple, crab apple, pear and quince
## for applications to blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, bilberry, cranberry, redcurrant, whitecurrant, blackcurrant, gooseberry, ornamental plant production and forest nursery
This product qualifies for inclusion within the Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) scheme. Before each spraying operation from a horizontal boom sprayer, either a LERAP must be carried out in accordance with CRD’s published guidance or the statutory buffer zone must be maintained. The results of the LERAP must be recorded and kept available 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 washings to sprayer at time of filling and dispose of safely.
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 FUNGICIDE
Crops: Runner bean, broad
bean and dwarf
French bean (excluding
harvested dry)
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 2
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 14
Minimum interval between applications (days): 10
Crops: Vining pea and edible
podded pea
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 2
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 14
Minimum interval between applications (days): 10
Crops: Broad bean harvested
dry, dwarf French bean
harvested dry and
combining pea
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 2
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 28
Minimum interval between applications (days): 10
Crops: Strawberry
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 2
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 3
Minimum interval between applications (days): 10
Crops: Raspberry, blackberry
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 14
Minimum interval between applications (days): 10
Crops: Carrot
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 0.8
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3 per year
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 7
Minimum interval between applications (days): 12
Crops: Celeriac
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 0.8
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 2 per year
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 14
Minimum interval between applications (days): 14
Crops: Outdoor crops of
blueberry, bilberry,
cranberry, redcurrant,
blackcurrant,
whitecurrant,
gooseberry
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 10
Minimum interval between applications (days): 1st to 2nd –10 days, 2nd to 3rd –28 days
Crops: Apple, crab apple, pear,
quince
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 0.8
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3
Latest time of application(days before harvest): 3
Minimum interval between applications (days): 7
Crops: Ornamental plant
production and forestry
nursery (outdoor)
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 1
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3
Latest time of application(days before harvest): -
Minimum interval between applications (days): 7
Crops: Ornamental plant
production and forestry
nursery (protected)
Maximum individual dose (kg/product/ha): 0.8
Maximum no. of treatments (per crop): 3
Latest time of application(days before harvest): -
Minimum interval between applications (days): 7
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Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited. Registered in England No. 849037. Registered office: CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Syngenta Seeds Limited, Registered in England No 345486, Registered office: 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7YH