CroPro Pounce Insecticide (Permethrin)

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• CroPro Pounce is a contact and residual synthetic pyrethroid insecticide.
• Thorough spray coverage of crops is essential to ensure adequate control.
• This product can be used as a  protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing larvae.

Mixing: 

• Add the required quantity of water to the spray tank and mix thoroughly.
• Maintain agitation during mixing and application. 
• This product mixes readily with hard or soft water.

Application: 

• Pounce can be applied by low volume boom spray, high volume, or aircraft. 
• The Direction for Use table contains details of the water volumes for specific crops and application methods. 
• Applications should be made as a fine spray, preferably using hollow cone nozzles and droplet size of 150-200 microns.
• If possible, apply during the cooler parts of the day or evening. 
• If applying this product by aircraft, spray in a crosswind. 
• Avoid spraying in calm conditions or when the wind is light and variable.

Compatibility:

• Cropro Pounce is compatible with most commonly used fungicides and insecticides, including copper-oxychloride, Dithane M-45 and Antracol.
• Do not mix with more than one of these products.

Protection of Crops and Non-Target Plants: 

• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.

Protection of Livestock:

• Dangerous to bees. 
• Do not spray any plants in flower while bees are foraging.

Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and Environment:

• Dangerous to fish. 
• Do not contaminate fish ponds, streams, rivers or waterways with chemical 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: 

• The product is harmful if swallowed. 
• It will irritate the eyes, nose, throat and skin. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Do not inhale spray mist. 
• When opening the container and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), elbow-length PVC gloves and a face shield or goggles. 
• Wash hands after use. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing.

First Aid: 

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
• Phone Australia 13 11 26. 
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. 
• Give a glass of water.
• Additional information is listed on 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.​