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Application Information:
• Water Volume: 60 to 70 L per acre.
• Nozzles and Pressure: Flat fan nozzles are recommended. Sprayers without drift reduction nozzles should use
a maximum of 40 psi (275 kPa). Low drift nozzles may require higher pressures for proper performance. Use a
combination of nozzles and pressure designed to deliver thorough, even coverage of ASABE medium droplets.
• Screens: Use a 50 mesh or coarser screen and filter system
How it Works:
Refer to Table 9 on page 48.
Effects of Growing Conditions:
Rapid fluctuations in temperature (greater than 20 o C difference within 24 to 36 hours) will stress the corn crop. For
maximum crop safety, allow 48 to 72 hours for the corn to acclimatize before applying Battalion. Apply ONLY when the
temperature in the 24 hours before AND after application is between 10 o C and 25 o C. Temperatures beyond this range
increase the potential for crop injury. Separate applications of Battalion herbicide followed by a broadleaf herbicide
(minimum of 12 hours later) will reduce the potential for injury.
Crop injury may result if application is made to corn that has been stressed by abnormally hot, humid, or cold weather
conditions, frost, low fertility, drought, water saturated soil, compacted soil, previous pesticide applications, disease, or
insect damage. If corn has been injured by frost, wait 48 to 72 hours before applying Battalion.
Tank Mixes:
None registered.
NOTE: Battalion should NOT be applied to corn that has been treated with Lorsban. Leave 7 days between the application of
Battalion and that of a foliar organophosphate insecticide.
Adding ingredients in the correct order is critical for optimum performance. Check labels of products to be mixed for
directions. See the general guidelines for mixing pesticides on page 8 for more information.
Restrictions:
• Rainfall:
• Pre-emergent applications: Rainfall is required within 10 days of application for proper activation of Battalion.
Otherwise a shallow cultivation or use of a rotary hoe is required.
• Post-emergent applications: Within 4 hours of application may result in reduced weed control.
• Re-entry Interval: DO NOT enter treated fields for at least 12 hours.
• Grazing Restrictions: DO NOT graze treated crops or cut for feed.
• Pre-harvest Interval: Leave at least 80 days from application to harvest.
• Re-cropping Interval: Corn, winter wheat and barley may be seeded the year following application. For all other
crops, a field bioassay is recommended before planting.
• Aerial Application: DO NOT apply by air.
• Storage: May be frozen.
• Buffer Zones:
Application method Zones (metres † ) Required for the Protection of:
Aquatic Habitats of Depths
Terrestrial habitat
Less than 1 m
Greater than 1 m
Ground only* 1 1 5
See page 35 for an explanation of the different habitats.
* zones can be reduced by 70% when using shrouds and by 30% when using cones mounted less than 12 inches
from the crop canopy.
†
Distance measured as metres from the downwind edge of the spray boom to sensitive habitat.
DO NOT mix or load within 30 m of any water sources.