Label - Syngenta Switch Fungicide - 230404

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ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: 375 g/kg CYPRODINIL 250 g/kg FLUDIOXONIL

GROUP 9 12 FUNGICIDE

For the control of various fungal diseases in Alliums, Apples, Capsicum, Cucumber, Cut Flowers, Garlic, Grapes, Green Beans, Green Peas, Leafy Vegetables, Lettuce, Nursery Stock, Ornamentals, Pyrethrum and Strawberries

Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd Level 1, 2-4 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113 In a transport emergency dial 000, Police or Fire Brigade For specialist advice in an emergency only, call APVMA Approval No: 51797/ Item No.

WG Formulation type Water-dispersible Granule

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE Restraints: DO NOT apply by aircraft. DO NOT apply by equipment carried on the back of the user. DO NOT apply if heavy rains or storms are forecast within 3 days. DO NOT irrigate to the point of field runoff for at least 3 days after application.

Spray Drift Restraints Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at

DO NOT allow bystanders to come into contact with the spray cloud.

DO NOT apply in a manner that may cause an unacceptable impact to native vegetation, agricultural crops, landscaped gardens and aquaculture production, or cause contamination of plant or livestock commodities, outside the application site from spray drift. The advisory buffer zones in the relevant buffer zone table/s below provide guidance but may not be sufficient in all situations. Wherever possible, correctly use application equipment designed to reduce spray drift and apply when the wind direction is away from these sensitive areas.

DO NOT apply unless the wind speed is between 3 and 20 kilometres per hour at the application site during the time of application.

DO NOT apply if there are hazardous surface temperature inversion conditions present at the application site during the time of application. Surface temperature inversion conditions exist most evenings one to two hours before sunset and persist until one to two hours after sunrise.

DO NOT apply by a boom sprayer unless the following requirements are met: • Spray droplets not smaller than a MEDIUM spray droplet size category • Minimum distances between the application site and downwind sensitive areas are observed (see the following table titled ‘Buffer zones for boom sprayers’).

DO NOT apply by a vertical sprayer unless the following requirements are met: • Spray is not directed above the target canopy • The outside of the sprayer is turned off when turning at the end of rows and when spraying the outer row on each side of the application site • For dilute water rates up to the maximum listed for each type of canopy specified, minimum distances between the application site and downwind sensitive areas are observed (see the following table titled ‘Buffer zones for vertical sprayers’).

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

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WITHHOLDING PERIODS HARVEST Strawberries, Cucumbers: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION Capsicums, Green Beans, Lettuce, Leafy Vegetables, Onions, Alliums: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION Apples, Green Peas: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. DO NOT PROCESS INTO STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Grapes: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION Nursery stock (non-food), Ornamentals and Cut Flowers: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED

GRAZING Green Beans, Green Peas: DO NOT FEED GREEN BEAN OR GREEN PEA FORAGE OR FODDER TO LACTATING DAIRY ANIMALS PRODUCING MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION Apple Orchards: DO NOT ALLOW LIVESTOCK TO GRAZE TREATED ORCHARDS OR CUT PASTURE WITHIN TREATED ORCHARDS FOR STOCK FOOD

EXPORT OF TREATED PRODUCE Where this product will be used on produce destined for export markets, seek advice from your industry or Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd representatives to ensure produce will meet requirements of the intended importing country.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS SWITCH is a water dispersible granule prepack mixture of cyprodinil and fludioxonil. Cyprodinil is systemic compound that is taken up into the cuticle and waxy layers of leaves and fruit. From there it is distributed and penetrates into other parts of the plant. Fludioxonil is the residual component of the mixture and stays mainly on the leaf and fruit surfaces.

Application Ground Application Only: Ensure thorough coverage of foliage and fruit (or bunches) using equipment delivering a MEDIUM spray quality (except for vineyard and orchard airblast sprayers).

Dilute Spraying Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of runoff and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of runoff. Avoid excessive runoff. The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice. Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of runoff. The required dilute spray volume will change, and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of runoff) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (see Dilute Spraying) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way: Example Only

1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: for example, 1000 L/ha
2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: for example, 400 L/ha
3. The concentration factor in this example is: 2.5 X (ie 1000 L ÷ 400 L = 2.5)
4. If the dilute label rate is 80 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 2.5 x 80, that is 200 g/100 L of concentrate spray.

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The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training, and follow industry Best Practices.

Mixing SWITCH is a water dispersible granule (WG) fungicide that mixes readily with water. Partly fill the spray tank with water. Start the agitation and add the correct amount of product to the spray tank with the agitation system running. Continue agitation while topping up the spray tank with water. Add a non-ionic surfactant at registered rates (where required) at the completion of filling of the spray tank. Continue agitation while spraying.

Tank Mixing: When mixing SWITCH and other water dispersible granule (WG) or wettable powder (WP) formulations, ensure they are added and mixed well prior to adding emulsifiable concentrate (EC) or suspension concentrate (SC) products. Wettable powder (WP) formulations should be pre-mixed separately and then added to the spray tank.

COMPATIBILITY SWITCH is compatible with Bugmaster* Flowable, Delfin* WG, Dithane*, Kocide*, Lorsban* 500 W, Polyram DF, RIDOMIL® GOLD PLUS, Sanmite*, THIOVIT® JET, and TOPAS®. Mixtures with more than one of the above are not recommended. As formulations of other manufacturer’s products are beyond the control of Syngenta, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. SWITCH may not be compatible with BRAVO®.

Fungicide Resistance Warning GROUP 9 12 FUNGICIDE SWITCH Fungicide is a combination of an anilinopyrimidine and a phenylpyrrole fungicide. For fungicide resistance management, SWITCH is both a Group 9 and a Group 12 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to SWITCH and other Group 9 and Group 12 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by this product or other Group 9 and Group 12 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use Syngenta Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT In order to minimise the likelihood of the development of fungicide resistance, it is recommended that SWITCH be used in a program incorporating all available forms of crop protection. SWITCH should be applied as part of a protective spray program using fungicides from different mode of action group/s. Alternating or mixing fungicides with different modes of actions is a recognised disease resistance management strategy. DO NOT wait until disease levels have built up before commencing applications as this reduces the effectiveness of control and increases the risk of resistance development. Disease control may be reduced if strains of pathogens less sensitive to SWITCH Fungicide develop. SWITCH Fungicide should be applied as specified in the Directions for Use in association with the following CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategies: Grapes: If three or fewer bunch rot sprays are applied in a season, use only one spray containing a Group 9 fungicide. If four or more bunch rot sprays are applied in a season, use a maximum of two sprays containing a Group 9 fungicide. Capsicum, cucumbers, and strawberries: If three or fewer Botrytis fungicide sprays are applied per crop, use only one spray containing a Group 9 fungicide. If four to six sprays are applied per crop use a maximum of two sprays containing a Group 9 fungicide. If seven or more sprays are applied per crop use a maximum of three sprays containing a Group 9 fungicide. Note: In the absence of an established resistance management strategy for a particular crop/disease situation, it is recommended that: • The use of fungicides from any given activity group (excluding Group M) be limited to a maximum of 1/3 of the total number of fungicide applications per crop. • A maximum of two consecutive applications of SWITCH are to be applied, including from one season/crop to the next.

PRECAUTION Re-entry Period: After application, DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Based on the available information it cannot be ruled out that SWITCH may have an adverse effect on beneficial invertebrates where integrated pest management is practiced.

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PROTECTION OF HONEY BEES AND OTHER INSECT POLLINATORS DO NOT spray apple trees while bees are actively foraging. DO NOT allow spray to drift from apple trees onto flowering weeds or flowering crops in the vicinity of the apple orchard.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT Very toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.

TO AVOID CROP DAMAGE Nursery stock and cut flowers: This product has demonstrated toxicity under certain situations, application methods, application rates and weather conditions to nursery stocks including Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens, Geraniums, Ferns, Anemone, Begonia, Kalanchoe, Saint Paulia and Exacum affine. This product may also leave undesirable spray residue on foliage and flowers. It is recommended that users treat a sample number of plants or a small area prior to whole crop treatment and monitor any phytotoxic effects that will compromise production goals. This action cannot guarantee crop safety as application, environmental and crop conditions may vary from test treatment to whole of crop treatment.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Store in the closed, original container in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Triple-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 Harmful if inhaled or swallowed. May irritate the nose and throat. Will irritate the eyes. Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Avoid contact with eyes. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. When opening the container and preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear: • cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) • elbow length chemical resistant gloves • face shield or goggles If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

FIRST AID If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone

SAFETY DATA SHEET If additional hazard information is required, refer to the Safety Data Sheet. For a copy visit our website at or scan the QR code on this label.

DISCLAIMER This product complies with the specifications in its statutory registration. Implied terms and warranties are excluded. Syngenta’s liability for breach of the express or any non-excludable implied warranty is limited to product replacement or purchase price refund. The purchaser must determine suitability for intended purpose and take all proper precautions in the handling, storage and use of the product including those on the label and/or safety data sheet failing which Syngenta shall have no liability.

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