Fungicides – Foliar Treatment
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Astound
Group 9, 12
Formulation
Product
Company
Active ingredient
Formulation
Container size
Astound (PCP# 29648)
Syngenta
Cyprodinil: 37.5% +
Fludioxonil: 25.0%
Wettable granule
6.28
kg
Crops, Diseases Controlled, Rates and Staging
Crops
Diseases
Rate per acre
Staging and specific comments
Canola
Sclerotinia stem rot
(
Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
)
314 - 395
g
Apply at 20 - 30% bloom stage. Use higher rate
under conditions of high disease pressure.
Registered Tank Mixes
Matador 120EC at 34 ml/acre.
Application Information
How to Apply
:
Apply with ground equipment or by air.
Water Volume
:
Ground: minimum of 80 L/acre. Air: minimum of 18 L/acre.
Application Tips
Ensure product is SLOWLY added to spray tank/chemical handler. Higher water volumes will ensure product is
completely dissolved and provide thorough coverage of the plant to achieve optimum disease control. If pump or
nozzle screens must be used, ensure they are 50 mesh or coarser. Do not apply more than 2 consecutive applications
of Astound fungicide or other fungicides in the same group in a season.
How It Works
Group 9 and Group 12 chemistry offer a resistance management option for control of sclerotinia. Astound works
systemically and on contact to provide both preventative and curative protection from sclerotinia.
Restrictions
Rainfall
:
Product may be applied within 2 hours of rain.
Pre-harvest interval
:
Do not apply within 35 days of harvest.
Re-cropping restrictions
:
Do not plant any other crop for a period of 30 days after harvest or crop failure unless
Astound is registered for that use.
Environmental Precautions
Astound is toxic to aquatic organisms. Observe buffer zones specified on the label. Do not contaminate irrigation or
drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats when cleaning equipment or disposing of wastes. Do not apply this
product through any type of irrigation system.
Toxicity
Ingestion:
Practically non-toxic. Acute oral LD
50
(
male rats) > 5,000 mg/kg.
Dermal:
Slightly toxic. Acute dermal
LD
50
(
rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg.
Storage
Heated storage not required. Store in a cool, dry storage area separate from feed, fertilizer or food.