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Tank Mixes:
Herbicides: 2,4-D amine or ester (371 g ae per acre) plus surfactant.
Insecticides: None registered.
Fungicides: None registered.
Fertilizers: None registered.
Adding ingredients in the correct order is critical for optimum performance. Check labels of products to be mixed for
directions. General guidelines can be found on page 8.
Restrictions:
• Rainfall: No rainfast period is specified on the label; required interval may be up to 8 hours. Contact manufacturer for
more information.
• Re-entry Interval: DO NOT re-enter treated fields for 12 hours.
• Grazing Restrictions: May be grazed by cattle on the day of treatment.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. May be frozen.
• Buffer Zones:
Rate (g per acre)
Buffer Zones (metres † ) Required for the Protection of:
Aquatic Habitats of Depths
Terrestrial habitat**
Less than 1 m
Greater than 1 m
8 to 12 1 1 10
40 2 1 35
60 3 1 45
See page 35 for an explanation of the different habitats.
* Buffer zones can be reduced by 70% when using shrouds and by 30% when using cones mounted less than
12 inches from the crop canopy.
** Terrestrial buffers are not required for transport and utility rights of way
†
Distance measured as metres from the downwind edge of the spray boom to sensitive habitat.
º Handheld or backpack sprayers do not require a buffer zone.
Weed Control
Sprayer Cleaning:
Escort can cause severe injury to sensitive crops at very low concentrations. Use ‘Method A’ on pages 9 and 10 to clean
sprayers immediately after using Escort.
Hazard Rating:
Caution – Eye Irritant
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 4.