Agador Turf Nematicide and Miticide

Tips For Use

Restraints: 

• Do not use it in the home garden.
• Do not apply by backpack application.
• Do not apply with a handgun sprayer.
• Do not apply with an aircraft.
• Do not apply through any type of irrigation system or ultra-low volume spray system.
• Do not apply to turf under heat or moisture stress.

Mixing:

• Add the required amount of product directly to the spray tank and mix well. 
• Agador mixes completely with water and should not be tank mixed with other fertilisers as it contains an iron chelate.
• Non-ionic surfactants: Use Agral Spray Adjuvant or Reactor 600 Surfactant (600 g ai/L) at 0.42% v/v or 420 mL/100L spray mix. 
• Alternatively, other non-ionic surfactants (i.e., Wetter 1000) (1000 g ai/L formulations) can be used in a 0.25% v/v or 250 mL/100 L spray mix.

Compatibility:

• Agador is compatible with Banner MAXX Turf Fungicide, Headway MAXX Turf Fungicide, Heritage MAXX Turf Fungicide, Primo MAXX Turf Growth Regulator and Subdue MAXX® Turf Fungicide.

Application:

• Apply by ground boom sprayer or low-pressure hand wand.
• Do not apply by backpack application.
• Do not apply with a handgun sprayer.
• Do not apply with an aircraft.
• Do not apply through any type of irrigation system or ultra-low volume spray system.
• Do not apply with a nozzle height greater than 50 cm above the ground.

Nematodes: 

• Application volumes for root-affecting nematodes should be as high as possible to ensure their placement is close to the soil surface. 
• When lower application volumes are used, washing in should commence as soon as possible after application. 
• For best results use very coarse droplets (eg Air Induction 08 nozzles) and total application volume of approximately 1000 L/ha. 
• Preferably spray onto wet or dewy grass. 
• Irrigate with 3 to 6mm of water commencing within 1 hour of application.

Couchgrass Mite: 

• Application volume for Couchgrass Mite should be adequate to ensure thorough and even coverage of the turf leaves and penetration into the crowns. 
• The ideal application volume should be 350 to 500 L/ha. 
• For best results, use minimum coarse droplets (e.g. Air Induction 025 or 04 nozzles). 
• In higher-cut turf (≥15 mm) a significant spray shielding effect can occur, impacting negatively on spray penetration and even coverage at low application volumes.

Precautions: Re-entry Period

• General Public:
  • Do not allow public re-entry into treated areas until the spray has dried.
• Grounds Staff / Professional Operators:
  • Low exposure activities: 
  • Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried.
  • When the prior entry is necessary, wear chemical-resistant gloves and footwear.
• High exposure activities: 
  • Do not allow entry into treated areas for 4 days for high-exposure activities such as hand weeding unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical-resistant gloves. 
  • Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

Protection Of Livestock:

• Do not graze treated turf/lawn or feed turf/lawn clippings from any treated area to poultry or livestock.
• Highly toxic to bees. 
• Will kill bees foraging in or near treated turf or in hives which are over-sprayed or reached by spray drift. 
• Residues may remain toxic to bees for several days after application.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment:

• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift from the target area. 
• Very toxic to aquatic life. 
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.

Storage:

• Store in the closed original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. 
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions: 

• Harmful if swallowed. 
• Harmful if inhaled. 
• It may irritate the eyes. 
• Avoid contact with eyes. 
• Do not inhale spray mist. 
• When opening the container, preparing the product for use and using the product wear:
  • Cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing)
  • Elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves
  • Half-face piece respirator with organic vapour/gas cartridge or canister
• Wash hands after use. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, respirator (if rubber, wash with detergent and warm water) and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). 

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​