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# Label - Bayer Tribute

> Product Label

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BAYER CROPSCIENCE PTY LTD
TRIBUTE SELECTIVE TURF HERBICIDE
63240/107960
Company Name:
Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Label Name: TRIBUTE SELECTIVE TURF HERBICIDE
Signal Headings: CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Constituent
Statements:
Active Constituent: 22.5 g/L FORAMSULFURON
Solvent: 332.8 g/L HYDROCARBON LIQUID
Mode of Action:
 GROUP B  HERBICIDE
Statement of Claims: For post-emergent control of certain grass weeds in turf as specified in the Directions for
Use table.
Net Contents: 1-1.14L
Restraints: DO NOT apply with aircraft.
DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation equipment.
DO NOT apply with a nozzle height greater than 50cm above the ground.
DO NOT apply to turf or weeds under stress.
DO NOT apply on turf exhibiting injury from previous applications of other products.
DO NOT apply to turf which is not well established.
DO NOT apply if heavy rain has been forecast within 48 hours.
DO NOT apply to waterlogged soil.
DO NOT apply within two weeks of couchgrass sprigging.
DO NOT apply within one week prior to overseeding couchgrass with a cool season grass
such as ryegrass, as some temporary stunting may occur for up to two weeks.
SPRAY DRIFT RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than a MEDIUM spray droplet size category
according to nozzle manufacturers specifications that refer to the ASAE S572 Standard or
the BCPC Guideline.
DO NOT apply when wind speed is less than 3 or more than 20 km per hour as measured
at the application site

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DO NOT apply during surface temperature inversion conditions at the application site
Users of this product MUST make an accurate written record of the details of each spray
application within 24 hours following application and KEEP this record for a minimum of
2 years. The spray application details that must be recorded are: 1 date with start and
finish times of application; 2 location address and paddock/s sprayed; 3 full name of this
product; 4 amount of product used per hectare and number of hectares applied to; 5 crop/
situation and weed/pest; 6 wind speed and direction during application; 7 air temperature
and relative humidity during application; 8 nozzle brand, type, spray angle, nozzle capacity
and spray system pressure measured during application; 9 name and address of person
applying this product. (Additional record details may be required by the state or territory
where this product is used.)
MANDATORY NO-SPRAY ZONES
DO NOT apply if there are aquatic or wetland areas including aquacultural ponds, surface
streams and rivers within 80 metres downwind from the application area.
DO NOT apply if there are sensitive crops, gardens, landscaping vegetation, protected
native vegetation or protected animal habitat within 30 metres downwind from the
application area.
Directions for Use:
Other Limitations:
Withholding Periods:
Trade Advice:
General Instructions: TRIBUTE Selective Turf Herbicide is a selective sulfonylurea herbicide. It is predominantly
a foliar herbicide with less activity via the soil. TRIBUTE will not reliably control weeds that
emerge after spraying. Best results are achieved when the product is applied under good
growing conditions and to weeds and turf which are actively growing and not under stress.
Avoid mowing during the three to four days preceding or following treatment. Application
to very dry sandy soils followed by soaking rainfall may cause turf damage. Turf damage
may also be increased in highly alkaline soils (soil pH >8.5 as determined by soil in water
suspension). Avoid excessive mechanical disruptions such as aerification and verticutting
within one week prior to or after application.
MIXING
Ensure that the spray tank is completely clean prior to mixing. Half fill the spray tank with
water, then with agitators in motion, add the correct amount of TRIBUTE directly into the
spray tank. Complete filling the tank with agitators in motion. Agitation must continue before
and during spraying. If pH of water carrier is less than 5.5, use a buffer solution to raise
pH to meet 7.0. DO NOT mix TRIBUTE with acid-forming compounds in the spray vat. DO
NOT leave spray mix standing in the vat overnight.
APPLICATION
Ensure spraying equipment is properly calibrated before use. Ensure that complete and
even spray coverage of all weeds is achieved. DO NOT overlap sprayed areas.
Broadcast Application:
Aim to apply a thorough and even coverage of spray to the target weed. Dense stands of
weeds should be thoroughly wetted with spray. Incomplete coverage may result in poor

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control. Equipment set-up should be such that adequate coverage, penetration and volume
of spray liquid can be achieved while the potential for off-target movement is minimised.
Application should be at the recommended rate in sufficient water to give thorough
coverage of weeds. Apply in a minimum of 200 L/ha through nozzles that will deliver a
MEDIUM spray droplet as defined by ASAE S572 Standard or BCPC Guideline. Use higher
spray volumes (up to 500 L/ha) for dense weed populations or under adverse growing
conditions.
The product should dry on the leaf surface prior to allowing traffic on the treated area. Risk
to sensitive grasses such as bentgrass, ryegrass, and Poa trivialis adjacent to TRIBUTE
applications is decreased when the soil is at less than field capacity. DO NOT apply if
heavy rain has been forecast within 48 hours. DO NOT apply to waterlogged soil. TRIBUTE
is foliar absorbed; irrigation is not recommended immediately after application. However,
for the next two mornings after application, if dew is present, irrigate lightly (3-5 mm) prior to
allowing traffic each day in the area. Avoid water run-off during these irrigation cycles. DO
NOT irrigate to the point of run-off within 7 days of application.
SPRAYER CLEAN UP
The sprayer must be thoroughly decontaminated before being used again to spray
susceptible plants or turf. Ensure that the following operation is carried out in an area that
is clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, and preferably in an area where
drainings can be contained.
1. Drain sprayer completely and wash out tank, boom and hoses with clean water.
2. Drain again.
3. Fill the tank with clean water and add 300 mL of chlorine bleach (containing 4% chlorine)
per 100 L of water with agitation running.
4. Flush some bleach solution through booms and hoses and allow remainder to agitate in
tank for 10 minutes.
5. Remove nozzles and filters and leave to soak in a bleach solution of 500 mL per 10 L of
water while tank cleaning is in progress.
6. Briefly run the pump at periodic intervals to refresh chlorine solution in spray lines.
7. Drain tank and repeat the procedure of flushing with bleach solution.
8. Flush the tank, boom and hoses with clean water.
COMPATIBILITY
No information is available that indicates physical compatibility with products other than
those detailed in the Direction for Use table. Tank-mixing other products with TRIBUTE
Selective Turf Herbicide cannot therefore be recommended. As formulations of other
manufacturers' products are beyond the control of Bayer, all mixtures should be tested
prior to mixing commercial quantities. Note that organophosphate insecticides should not
be tank-mixed or applied within 7 days prior or 3 days after application as there may be
increased potential for turf injury.
Resistance Warning: TRIBUTE Selective Turf Herbicide is a member of the sulfonylurea group of herbicides
and has the inhibitor of ALS mode of action. For weed resistance management TRIBUTE
is a Group B herbicide. Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to TRIBUTE,
and other Group B herbicides, may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed
population. These resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if
these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by
TRIBUTE or other Group B herbicides. Do not rely exclusively on TRIBUTE for weed
control. Use as part of an integrated weed management program involving herbicides with
other modes of action and non-chemical methods of control. Since occurrence of resistant
weeds is difficult to detect prior to use Bayer CropScience Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for
any losses that may result from the failure of TRIBUTE to control resistant weeds.
Precautions: RE-ENTRY PERIOD

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DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing cotton
overalls buttoned to neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves.
Clothing must be laundered after each days use.
Protections: PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause
spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. DO NOT
use clippings from treated areas for mulch around vegetables or fruit trees.
PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
TRIBUTE Selective Turf Herbicide may kill or harm non-target beneficial invertebrates
where IPM is practiced. Very toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers
or waterways with this product or used containers. DO NOT apply if heavy rain has been
forecast within 48 hours. DO NOT graze treated turf or feed turf clippings from any treated
area to poultry or livestock.
Storage and
Disposal:
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for
prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before
disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If
recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point.
If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging to an approved
waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available
bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked
and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in
compliance with relevant Local, State or Territory government regulations. DO NOT burn
empty containers or product.
Safety Directions: May irritate the eyes. Will irritate the skin. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and
water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. When opening the container,
preparing spray and using the product wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist
(or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves. Wash hands after use.
After each day’s use wash gloves and contaminated clothing.
First Aid Instructions: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11
26, New Zealand 0800 764 766. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of
water.
First Aid Warnings:

TRIBUTE SELECTIVE TURF HERBICIDE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE TABLE

| SITUATION | WEEDS CONTROLLED | RATE | CRITICAL COMMENTS |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Turf - Couchgrass (common and hybrid couchgrass), Zoysia grass only. DO NOT apply to Queensland Blue Couch | Winter grass (Poa annua), Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) | 1.5 L/ha | A repeat application may be required if a dense weed cover or larger plants are present. Ryegrass control is improved with the addition of DESTINY at 25 g/ha. |
| | Crowsfoot Grass (Eleusine indica) | 2 L/ha | Two to three applications at 14-day intervals may be required for effective control. |
| | Goose grass (Eleusine tristachya) | 2 L/ha | Apply when weeds are present. |
| | Paspalum (Paspalum dilatatum) | 2 L/ha | Apply Tribute once or twice at a 14-day interval following an application of an MSMA or DSMA product at label rate. |
| | Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) SUPPRESSION ONLY | 2 L/ha | Apply three times at 14-day intervals. |
| | Winter grass (Poa annua), Ryegrass (Lolium perenne), Crowsfoot Grass (Eleusine indica), Goose grass (Eleusine tristachya) | 8 to 15 mL / L water | Spot treatment only: Use the higher rate for the more difficult to control or larger weeds (crowsfoot and larger ryegrass plants). Spray to wet, but do not apply beyond runoff. |

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.