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Restrictions for All Uses aminopyralid-treated forage or hay until an adequately sensitive '
<br /> Maximum Application Rate:On all labeled use sites do not broadcast field bioassay is conducted to determine that the aminopyralid
<br /> apply more than 7 fl oz per acre of Milestone per year. The total amount concentration in the soil is at level that is not injurious to the crop
<br /> of Milestone applied broadcast,as a re-treatment,and/or spot treatment to planted.
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<br /> cannot exceed 7 fl oz per acre per year. Spot treatments may be applied ♦ To promote herbicide decomposition,plant residues should at an equivalent broadcast rate of up to 0.22 lb acid equivalent(14 fl oz evenly incorporated in the surface soil or burned. Breakdown
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<br /> of Milestone)per acre per year;however,not more than 50%of an acre of aminopyralid plant residues or manure is more rapid
<br /> may be treated at that rate. Do not apply more than a total of 0.11 lb acid under warm,moist soil conditions and may be enhanced by
<br /> supplemental irrigation.
<br /> equivalent(7 fl oz)per acre of Milestone per year as a result of broadcast,
<br /> spot or repeat applications. Crop Rotation:Do not rotate to any crop from rangeland,permanent
<br /> pasture or CRP acres within one year following treatment. Cereals '
<br /> Obtain Required Permits:Consult with appropriate state or local water and corn can be planted one year after treatment. Broadleaf crops
<br /> authorities before applying this product around public waters. State or are sensitive to aminopyralid residues in the soil and prediction of
<br /> local public agencies may require permits. crop safety by field biassay(see instructions below)is the BEST way
<br /> • Avoiding Injury to Non-Target Plants:Do not aerially apply to determine planting options. Broadleaf crops such as canola,flax,
<br /> Milestone within 50 feet of a border downwind(in the direction of wind and alfalfa can require at least 2 to 3 years depending on the crop and '
<br /> movement),or allow spray drift to come in contact with,any broadleaf environmental conditions. More sensitive crops such as soybeans,
<br /> crop or other desirable broadleaf plants,including,but not limited to, tobacco,peanuts,potatoes,and peas may require a longer plant back
<br /> alfalfa,cotton,dry beans,flowers,grapes,lettuce,potatoes,radishes, interval and should not be planted until a field bioassay shows that the
<br /> soybeans,sugar beets,sunflowers,tobacco,tomatoes or other level of aminopyralid present in the soil will not adversely affect that
<br /> broadleaf or vegetable crop,fruit trees,ornamental plants,or soil where broadleaf crop. '
<br /> sensitive crops are growing or will be planted. Avoid application under Precautions for Avoiding Spray Drift
<br /> conditions that may allow spray drift because very small quantities of
<br /> spray may seriously injure susceptible crops. Read and consider the Avoid application under conditions that may allow spray drift because
<br /> "Precautions for Avoiding Spray Drift and Spray Drift Advisory"to help very small quantities of spray,which may not be visible,may injure
<br /> minimize the potential for spray drift. susceptible crops. This product should be applied only when the '
<br /> • Chemigation:Do not apply this product through any type of potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas(e.g.,residential areas,bodies
<br /> irrigation system. of water,non-target crops and other plants)is minimal(e.g.,when wind
<br /> • Do not contaminate water intended for irrigation or domestic is blowing away from the sensitive areas. A drift control aid may be
<br /> purposes. Do not treat inside banks or bottoms of irrigation ditches, added to the spray solution to further reduce the potential for drift. If a
<br /> either dry or containing water,or other channels that carry water that drift control aid is used,follow the use directions and precautions on the '
<br /> may be used for irrigation or domestic purposes. manufacturer's label. Do not use a thickening agent with Microfoil,Thru-
<br /> • Do not apply this product to lawns,turf,ornamental plantings,urban Valve booms,or other spray delivery systems that cannot accommodate
<br /> walkways,driveways,tennis courts,golf courses,athletic fields, thickened spray solutions.
<br /> commercial sod operations,or other high-maintenance,fine turfgrass Ground Equipment:With ground equipment spray drift can be lessened
<br /> areas,or similar areas. by keeping the spray boom as low as possible;by applying 10 gallons ,
<br /> • Trees adjacent to or in a treated area can occasionally be affected by or more of spray per acre;by keeping the operating spray pressures at
<br /> root uptake of Milestone. Do not apply Milestone within the root zone the manufacturer's specified minimum pressures for the specific nozzle
<br /> of desirable trees unless such injury can be tolerated. Use special type used(low pressure nozzles are available from spray equipment
<br /> caution near roses,and leguminous trees such as locusts,redbud, manufacturers);and by spraying when the wind velocity is low(follow
<br /> mimosa,and caragana. state regulations). Avoid calm conditions which may be conducive '
<br /> • Do not treat frozen soil where runoff could damage sensitive plants. to thermal inversions. Direct sprays no higher than the tops of target
<br /> • Grazing and Haying Restrictions:There are no restrictions on grazing vegetation and keep spray pressures low enough to provide coarse spray
<br /> or grass hay harvest following application of Milestone at labeled rates. droplets to minimize drift.
<br /> Cutting hay too soon after spraying weeds will reduce weed control. Aerial Application:Avoid spray drift at the application site. The '
<br /> Wait 14 days after herbicide application to cut grass hay to allow interaction of many equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the
<br /> herbicide to work. Do not transfer grazing animals from areas treated potential for spray drift. Users are responsible for considering all these
<br /> with Milestone to areas where sensitive broadleaf crops occur without factors when making decisions.
<br /> first allowing 3 days of grazing on an untreated pasture. Otherwise, The following drift management requirements must be followed to avoid
<br /> urine and manure may contain enough aminopyralid to cause injury to g g q
<br /> sensitive broadleaf plants. off-target drift movement from aerial applications: '
<br /> • Grazing Poisonous Plants:Herbicide application may increase 1. The boom length must not exceed 75%of the fixed wing span
<br /> palatability of certain poisonous plants. Do not graze treated areas until and must be located at least 8-10 inches below the trailing edge
<br /> poisonous plants are dry and no longer palatable to livestock. of the fixed wing;the boom length must not exceed 85%of the
<br /> rotary blade. '
<br /> • Restrictions in Hay or Manure Use: 2. Nozzles should be pointed backward parallel with the air stream or
<br /> ♦ Do not use aminopyralid-treated plant residues,including grass, not pointed downwards more than 45 degrees.
<br /> wood plants,trees,hay or straw from areas treated within the State regulations must be followed.
<br /> preceeding 18-months,in compost,mulch wood chips,or pp
<br /> mushroom spawn.- The applicator should be familiar with and take into account the
<br /> ♦ Do not use manure from animals that have eaten aminopyralid- information covered in the following Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory. '
<br /> treated forage or hay within the previous 3 days in compost,mulch This information is advisory in nature and does not supersede
<br /> or mushroom spawn.Livestock must have 3 days of eating non- mandatory label requirements.
<br /> aminopyralid-treated materials in order to clear their system of Aerial Drift Reduction Advisory
<br /> aminopyralid. Do not use aminopyralid-treated plants in areas ,
<br /> where commercially grown mushrooms or susceptible broadleaf Information on Droplet Size:The most effective way to reduce drift
<br /> plants may be grown. potential is to apply large droplets. The best drift management strategy
<br /> ♦ Do not spread manure from animals that have consumed is to apply the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and
<br /> aminopyralid-treated forage or hay within the previous 3 days control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential,but will not
<br /> on land used for growing susceptible broadleaf crops. prevent drift if applications are made improperly,or under unfavorable
<br /> ♦ Manure from animals that have consumed aminopyralid-treated environmental conditions(see Wind,Temperature and Humidity,and '
<br /> forage or hay within the previous 3 days may only be used on Temperature Inversions).
<br /> areas used for pasture,grass grown for seed,wheat and corn. Controlling Droplet Size:
<br /> ♦ Do not plant a broadleaf crop(including soybeans,sunflower, • Volume-Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest
<br /> tobacco,vegetables,field beans,peanuts,and potatoes)in fields or practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce '
<br /> areas treated with aminopyralid or manure from animals that have larger droplets.
<br /> grazed forage or eaten hay harvested from aminopyralid-treated • Pressure-Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer's specified
<br /> areas until an adequately sensitive field bioassay is conducted to pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger
<br /> determine that the aminopyralid concentration in the soil is at level droplets. When higher flow rates are needed,use higher flow rate
<br /> that is not injurious to the crop to be planted. nozzles instead of increasing pressure. ,
<br /> ♦ Do not plant a broadleaf crop in fields or areas treated in the • Number of Nozzles-Use the minimum number of nozzles that will
<br /> previous year with manure from animals that have consumed provide uniform coverage.
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