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• Buffer Zones:
Application method
Buffer Zones (metres † ) Required for the Protection of:
Aquatic Habitats of Depths
Terrestrial habitat
Less than 1 m
Greater than 1 m
Ground * 1 1 2
Helicopter 1 1 55
Fixed wing aircraft 1 1 65
See page 35 for an explanation of the different habitats.
* These distances can be reduced by 30% using cones on individual nozzles and by 70% using a full shield (shroud,
curtain) that extends to the crop canopy.
†
Distance is measured from the downwind edge of the boom to sensitive areas.
Sprayer Cleaning:
Equipment used to apply Tandem should not be used to apply other pesticides to sensitive crops without thorough
cleaning.
Refer to ‘Method A’ on page 9 and 10 for additional information on sprayer cleaning.
All Clear tank cleaner at 0.5 L per 100 L of water or Clean-Out tank cleaner at 0.25 L per 100 liters of water may be used in
place of ammonia in the sprayer clean-out process.
Hazard Rating:
Tandem A:
Warning – Poison
Warning – Contains the allergens soy
Caution – Eye and Skin Irritant, Potential Skin Sensitizer
Tandem B:
Danger – Poison
Warning – Eye and Skin Irritant
Potential Skin Sensitizer
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 4.