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Application Information:
Apply only when storage areas are empty. To disinfect walls and floors of potato storages, clean surfaces thoroughly with
a broom or vacuum to remove all dirt and debris. Wash with detergent prior to disinfecting. Then, wash, mop or spray
thoroughly with disinfectant solution (60 mL disinfectant in 10 L of water). Allow treated surfaces to remain wet for at least
20 minutes. The same strength solution can be used to disinfect used bags, potato planters and other machinery after all
dirt has been removed. Soak bags for at least 1 hour.
Equipment: All handling and planting equipment should be cleaned and treated on a regular basis (daily when preparing
seed and seed pieces). Dirt should be removed through washing with detergent prior to disinfection. Treat equipment by
mopping and brushing methods.
Storage walls and ceilings: Use 600 mL of disinfectant in 100 L of water. Wash areas with detergent prior to disinfecting.
Spray areas using a high pressure jet (up to 4250 kPa pressure) to penetrate cracks, etc. in floors. Spray storage air ducts with
a solution of 1.2 L of disinfectant in 100 L of water. Sub-surface air ducts, flumes and plenums should be thoroughly cleaned
prior to disinfection.
Tank Mixes:
DO NOT mix with soaps, detergents, foaming agents or surfactants.
Hazard Rating:
Caution – Corrosive
Other precaution: Corrosive, causes severe eye and skin damage. DO NOT get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid
contamination of food. DO NOT breathe mist of diluted chemical created from pressure washer applications. Wear gloves,
goggles, rubber boots, a wet suit, and mist respirator when using pressure washer system.
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 4.
Heads Up Plant Protectant
Company:
Heads Up Plant Protectants, Inc. – PCP#29827
Distributed by Engage Agro Corporation
Fungicide Group
NC
Refer to page 437
Formulation:
63.02% saponins of Chenopodium quinoa formulated as a soluble powder.
• Container sizes - 50 g pouches
Crops and Diseases:
Crop
Diseases Suppressed
Potato (cut or whole tubers)
Soybean
Dry bean
Rhizoctonia canker and black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani)
Root rot and post-emergence damping-off (Rhizoctonia solani); white mould
(Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)
White mould (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)