Spearhead, 10 litres

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
For great results the turf and weeds should be actively growing at the time of treatment. Complete weed death can take up to 6 weeks. Faster results can be expected on smaller weeds. Because of the residual effects of diflufenican, overseeding treated areas within 3 months of application may inhibit establishment of the turfgrass.

MIXING
Shake original container before use. Agitate continuously to ensure complete mixing before and during application. Mix only sufficient chemical for each day’s work. Surfactants (if used) will be added after Spearhead and water are mixed when the spray-tank is almost full.

MOWING
Avoid mowing during the 3 to 4 days preceding or following treatment.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Thoroughly clean all application equipment after use. Rinse water will be discharged onto a designated disposal area or if unavailable onto unused land away from desirable plants and water-courses.
Partial Cleaning (before spraying tolerant turf): After using Spearhead, empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Meticulously wash inside the tank with a pressure hose. Quarter fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, line, hoses and nozzles. Drain and repeat procedure twice.
Complete cleaning (before spraying susceptible plants): After using Spearhead empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Meticulously wash inside the tank with a pressure hose. Quarter fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, line, hoses and nozzles, then drain. Quarter fill the tank and add an alkaline detergent at 500 mL/100 L water and circulate through the system for at least 15 minutes. Drain, remove filters and nozzles and clean separately. Rinse inside the tank using a pressure hose and flush system with clean water.

PRECAUTION
Re-Entry Period
Do not let anyone to enter into treated areas until the spray has dried. When earlier entry is necessary wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be washed after each day’s use.

Manual handling of turf
Hand-weeding and transplanting should not be performed 2 weeks after spray application, unless workers wear overalls (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
DO NOT apply under bad weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. Spray drift from Spearhead application can cause injury to herbaceous plants, vegetables, fruit crops, vines, ornamentals and trees.
DO NOT use clippings from treated areas for mulch around vegetables or fruit trees.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
DO NOT graze treated turf or feed turf clippings from any treated area to poultry or livestock.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
Dangerous to fish and other aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for long periods in direct sunlight. Triple or pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, change 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. DO NOT reuse container for any other purpose.