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Addition of Surfactants or Adjuvants on All Labled Use Sites:The Note:The lower the temperature of the liquid fertilizer,the greater
<br /> addition of a high quality non-ionic surfactant(of at least 80%active the likelihood of mixing problems. Use of a compatibility aid may be '
<br /> principal) or adjuvant at 0.25 to 0.5%volume per volume(1 to 2 quarts required if Milestone is mixed with a 2,4-D-containing product and liquid
<br /> per 100 gallons of spray)is recommended to enhance herbicide activity fertilizer. Mixing Milestone and 2,4-D in N-P or N-P-K liquid fertilizer
<br /> under adverse environmental conditions(such as,high temperature,low solutions is more difficult than mixing with straight nitrogen fertilizer
<br /> relative humidity,drought conditions,dusty plant surfaces)or when weeds and should not be attempted without first conducting a successful '
<br /> are heavily pubescent or more mature. compatibility jar test. Agitation in the spray tank must be vigorous to be
<br /> Tank Mixing with Other Herbicides:Milestone may be applied in tank comparable with jar test agitation. Apply the spray mixture the same day
<br /> mix combination with labeled rates of other herbicides provided:(1)the it is prepared while maintaining continuous agitation. Rinse the spray tank
<br /> tank mix product is labeled for the timing and method of application for thoroughly after use.
<br /> the use site to be treated and(2)mixing is not prohibited by the label of Note:Foliar-applied liquid fertilizers themselves can cause yellowing of '
<br /> the tank mix product(s),and(3)that the tank mix combination is physically the foliage of forage grasses and other vegetation.
<br /> compatible(see tank mix compatibility testing below). When tank mixing,
<br /> use only in accordance with the restrictions,precautions and limitations Use Rates and Timing
<br /> on the respective product labels. Milestone may be applied as a broadcast spray by ground or aerial
<br /> • It is the pesticide user's responsibility to ensure that all products equipment or as a spot application to control weeds including,but not '
<br /> are registered for the intended use. Read and follow the applicable limited to,those listed on this label.When a rate range is given use the
<br /> restrictions and limitations and directions for use on all product higher rate to control weeds at advanced growth stages,or under less
<br /> labels involved in tank mixing.Users must follow the most restrictive than favorable growing conditions,or for longer residual control. Best
<br /> directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in results are obtained when spray volume is sufficient to provide uniform
<br /> the tank mixture. coverage of treated weeds. For optimum uptake and translocation of '
<br /> • Do not exceed specified application rates. If products containing Milestone,avoid mowing,haying,shredding,burning or soil disturbance in
<br /> the same active ingredient are mixed,do not exceed the maximum treated areas for at least 14 days following application.
<br /> allowable active ingredient use rates. Milestone provides post emergence control and premergence control
<br /> • For direct injection or other spray equipment where the product of emerging seedlings of susceptible weeds,and re-growth of certain '
<br /> formulations will be mixed in undiluted form,special care should be perennial weeds following application. Preventing establishment of
<br /> taken to ensure tank mix compatibility. weeds will depend upon application rate,season of application,and
<br /> • Always perform a jar test to ensure the compatibility of products to be environmental conditions after application.
<br /> used in tank mixture. Milestone can provide long-term control of susceptible weeds. The
<br /> Tank Mix Compatibility Testing:Perform a jar test prior to mixing in a length of control is dependent upon the application rate,condition and '
<br /> spray tank to ensure compatibility of Milestone and other pesticides or growth stage of target weeds,environmental conditions at and following
<br /> carriers. Use a clear glass jar with lid and mix ingredients in the same application,and the density and vigor of competing desirable vegetation.
<br /> order and proportions as will be used in the spray tank. The mixture is Long-term weed control is most effective where grass vegetation is allowed
<br /> compatible if the materials mix readily when the jar is inverted several to recover from overgrazing,drought,etc.,and compete with weeds.
<br /> times. The mixture should remain stable after standing for 1/2 hour or, Milestone can be an important component of integrated vegetation ,
<br /> if separation occurs,should readily remix if agitated. An incompatible management programs designed to renovate or restore desired plant
<br /> mixture is indicated by separation into distinct layers that do not readily communities. To maximize and extend the benefits of weed control
<br /> remix when agitated and/or the presence of flakes,precipitates,gels, provided by Milestone,it is important that other vegetation management
<br /> or heavy oily film in the jar. Use of an appropriate compatibility aid may practices,including proper grazing management,biological control
<br /> resolve mix incompatibility. If the mixture is incompatible do not use that tank mix partner in tank mixtures. agents,replanting,fertilization, prescribed fire,etc.,be used in appropriate '
<br /> sequences and combinations to further alleviate the adverse effects
<br /> Invert emulsion spray mixtures of weeds on desirable plant species and to promote development of
<br /> Milestone can be applied in an invert emulsion using oil and an appropriate desired plant communities.Agricultural and natural resources specialists
<br /> inverting agent.Follow label directions of the inverting agent. with federal and state government agencies can provide guidance on
<br /> Mixing with Sprayable Liquid Fertilizer Solutions:Milestone is usually best management practices and development of integrated vegetation '
<br /> compatible with liquid fertilizer solutions. It is anticipated that Milestone management programs.
<br /> will not require a compatibility agent for mixing with fertilizers;however, Plants Controlled
<br /> a compatibility test Oar test)should be made prior to mixing. Jar tests The following weeds and woody plants will be controlled with the rates
<br /> are particularly important when a new batch of fertilizer or pesticide is of Milestone indicated below(table 2). For best results,most weeds and '
<br /> used,when water sources change,or when tank mixture ingredients d
<br /> m concentrations are changed. Compatibility may n woody plants should be treated when they are actively growing an under
<br /> determined by conditions favorable for growth. Use a higher rate in the rate range when
<br /> mixing the spray components in the desired order and proportions in growing conditions are less than favorable or when weed foliage is tall and
<br /> a clear glass jar before large scale mixing of spray components in the dense,or when optimal longer term residual control is desired. Milestone
<br /> spray tank. also provides preemergence control of germinating seeds or seedlings of t
<br /> susceptible weeds following application.
<br /> Table 2: Weeds and Woody Plants Controlled
<br /> Note:Numbers in parentheses(-)refer to specific use directions for a particular weeds species.
<br /> Rate Range '
<br /> f Common Name Scientific Name (fl oz/acre) Life Cycle Plant Family
<br /> amaranth,spiny Amaranthus spinosus 4 to 7 annual Amaranthaceae
<br /> bedstraw Galium spp. 4 to 7 perennial Rubiaceae '
<br /> i beggarticks Bidens spp. 4 to 7 annual Asteracea
<br /> broomweed,annual Amphiachyris dracunculoides 4 to 7 annual Asteraceae
<br /> burdock,common Arctium minus 4 to 7 biennial Asteraceae
<br /> buttercup,hairy Ranunculus sardous 4 to 7 annual Ranunculaceae '
<br /> buttercup,tall Ranunculus acris 4 to 7 perennial Ranunculaceae
<br /> buttercup spp Ranunculus spp 4 to 7 various Ranunculaceae
<br /> camelthorn Alhagi pseudalhagi 5 to 7 perennial Fabaceae
<br /> cat's ear,common Hypochaeris radicata 5 to 7 perennial Asteracea '
<br /> cat's ear Hypochaeris spp 5 to 7 perennial Asteracea
<br /> chamomile,scentless Matricaria inodora 4 to 7 annual Asteraceae
<br /> chicory Cichorium intybus 4 to 6 perennial Asteraceae ,
<br /> chickweed Stellaria media 7 annual Caryophyllaceae
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