Metmac 600 23Jul12 - HerbiGuide

1 READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING. MACSPRED. METMACTM 600 HERBICIDE. ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 600 g/kg METSULFURON METHYL. GROUP B HERBICIDE. For the control of brush and broadleaf weeds in native pastures, rights of way, commercial and industrial areas and for the control of certain broadleaved weeds in winter cereal crops, grass pastures and pasture renovation as per the Directions for Use table. IMPORTANT: READ THE ATTACHED LEAFLET BEFORE. USING THIS PRODUCT. NET CONTENTS: 200 g [1 kg]. MACSPRED PTY LTD. 011 029 495. 13 Kennedy's Drive DELACOMBE VIC 3350. Tel: 03 5335 8522. TM. Macspred Trademark 14 May 2012 1 of 24. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers. DO NOT apply to weeds growing in or over water. DO NOT spray across open bodies of water. PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK. There is a nil withholding period for this product and stock may continue to graze where the product has been used in pasture situations.

2 It is recommended that stock is removed from the pasture for about 3 days to ensure product efficacy. Certain plants such as bracken are naturally toxic to stock. When toxic plants are present, it is recommended that grazing be delayed until complete browning of treated plants has occurred. PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS. DO NOT apply or drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants or on areas where their roots may extend or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots. DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL. Keep out of reach of children. 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.

3 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 for appropriate disposal 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 swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When opening the container and preparing spray wear elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles. If applying by hand wears cotton overalls, over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat and elbow-length PVC gloves.

4 If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day's use, wash gloves goggles and contaminated clothing. FIRST AID. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET. For further information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which is available from the supplier. NOTICE TO BUYER. To the extent permitted by law, all conditions and warranties and statutory or other rights or action which buyer or any other user may have against Macspred or Seller are hereby excluded. Macspred hereby gives Notice to Buyer and other users that it will not accept responsibility for any indirect or consequential loss arising from reliance on product information or advice provided by Macspred or on its behalf unless it is established that such information or advice was provided negligently and that the product has been used strictly as directed.

5 Macspred's liability shall, in all circumstances, be limited to replacement of the product or a refund of the purchase price paid therefor. APVMA Approval Number: 52735/55073. Batch No: Date of Manufacture: 14 May 2012 2 of 24. READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING. MACSPRED. Metmac 600 HERBICIDE. ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 600 g/kg METSULFURON METHYL. GROUP B HERBICIDE. For the control of brush and broadleaf weeds in native pastures, rights of way, commercial and industrial areas and for the control of certain broadleaved weeds in winter cereal crops, grass pastures and pasture renovation as per the Directions for Use table. APVMA Approval No: 52737/55073. This leaflet is part of the label MACSPRED PTY LTD. 011 029 495. 13 Kennedy's Drive DELACOMBE VIC 3350. Tel: 03 5335 8522. TM. Macspred Trademark 14 May 2012 3 of 24. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: TABLE 1. NATIVE PASTURES, RIGHTS OF WAY, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS. - GROUND APPLICATION. RESTRAINTS: DO NOT spray if rainfall is expected within 4 hours.

6 DO NOT store the prepared spray for more than 2 days. DO NOT store tank mixes with other products. DO NOT apply to pastures based on Paspalum notatum or Setaria spp. as their vegetative growth will be reduced. DO NOT treat newly sown pastures as severe damage may occur. DO NOT use on pasture seed crops. SITUATION WEEDS CONTROLLED RATE* CRITICAL COMMENTS. HANDGUN BOOM (g/ha) GAS GUN FOR ALL WEEDS: Apply when target weed is (g/100 L) (g/L) in active growth and not under stress from waterlogging, drought etc Native Pastures **, Alligator Weed 10 80 Do not apply in aquatic situations. For complete Rights of Way, (Alternanthera philoxeroides) control, follow-up applications are necessary for at Commercial and least the next two seasons. Industrial Areas Apple Box (Angophora 10 1 Apply to plants up to 4 m high. Ensure thorough floribunda), + an + an coverage. Avoid spraying when plants are stressed. Messmate Stringybark organosilicone organosilicone Results cannot be guaranteed where suckers (Eucalyptus obliqua), Narrowleaf penetrant (200 penetrant (10 originate from large lignotubers.))

7 Peppermint (E. radiata), mL/100 L) mL/5 L). Blakely's Red Gum (E. blakelyi), Yellow Box (E. melliodora). Australian Blackthorn (Bursaria 10 1 Hand gun - apply to ensure thorough coverage but spinosa) + an not to cause run-off. organosilicone penetrant (10. mL/5 L). Bellyache Bush (Jatropha 10. gossypifolia) + an organosilicone penetrant (200. mL/100 L). 14 May 2012 4 of 24. SITUATION WEEDS CONTROLLED RATE* CRITICAL COMMENTS. HANDGUN BOOM (g/ha) GAS GUN FOR ALL WEEDS: Apply when target weed is (g/100 L) (g/L) in active growth and not under stress from waterlogging, drought etc Native Pastures **, Blackberry (Rubus spp.) 10 1 Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage and canes. Rights of Way, + Mineral Crop + an Ensure peripheral runners are sprayed. Commercial and Oil (1 L/100 L) organosilicone Tas: Apply after petal fall. Do not apply to bushes Industrial Areas penetrant (10 bearing mature fruit. (cont) mL/5 L) Vic: Apply between December and April Bitou Bush/Boneseed 10 Minimise contact with desirable plants.

8 Apply to (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) point of run-off. Bridal Creeper (Myrsiphyllum 5 Apply from mid-June to late August. To achieve asparagoides) complete control follow-up applications over at least two seasons are required. To minimise damage to native vegetation, water volumes of 500- 800 L/ha are recommended. Common Bracken (Pteridium 10 60 Apply after 75% of fronds are fully expanded. esculentum) Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause run-off. For boom application adjust boom height to ensure complete spray overlap. Crofton Weed (Eupatorium 15 Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause adenophorum) run-off. When bushes are in thickets ensure good spray penetration. Apply up to early flowering. Best results are obtained on younger plants. Should regrowth occur, re-treat in the next growth period. Darling Pea (Swainsona spp.) 10 Spray during spring. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) 10. Golden Dodder (Cuscuta 1 Apply as a spot spray to point of run-off at pre- australis) flowering.

9 Ensure correct coverage of infested area. Great Mullein (Verbascum 20 Apply to rosettes during stem elongation during thapsus) + an spring when soil moisture is good. Regrowth may organosilicone occur if plants are treated when growing conditions penetrant (200 are not good. mL. /100 L). 14 May 2012 5 of 24. SITUATION WEEDS CONTROLLED RATE* CRITICAL COMMENTS. HANDGUN BOOM (g/ha) GAS GUN FOR ALL WEEDS: Apply when target weed is (g/100 L) (g/L) in active growth and not under stress from waterlogging, drought etc Native Pastures **, Harrisia Cactus (Eriocereus spp.) 20 Spray to thoroughly wet using water volumes of Rights of Way, 1,000 - 1,500 L per hectare. A follow-up treatment Commercial and may be necessary. Industrial Areas Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) 10 Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause (cont) run-off. Inkweed (Phytolacca octandra) 5. Japanese Sunflower (Tithonia 10. diversifolia)). Kangaroo Thorn (Acacia 10 Do not apply to bushes greater than m high.

10 Paradoxa). Mistflower/Creeping Crofton 5 Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but not to cause (Eupatorium riparium) run-off. Apply up to early flowering. Noogoora Burr (Xanthium Plants sprayed under moisture stress will not be pungens) controlled. Parthenium Weed (Parthenium 5 7 Hand gun - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but hysterophorus) not to cause run-off. Boom - For pastures only - Apply up to the rosette stage ensuring thorough spray coverage. Adjust boom height to ensure thorough spray overlap. Paterson's Curse/Salvation Jane 5 15 Hand gun - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage but (Echium plantagineum) not to cause run-off Boom - Adjust boom height to ensure correct overlap. WA only: Apply up to early flowering ie August - September. Privet (Ligustrum spp.) 10 1 Do not apply to bushes more than 3 m tall. Ensure + an complete spray coverage. Complete foliar spray organosilicone coverage is essential for control; partial spray penetrant (10 coverage will result in recovery.