Provaunt Turf Insecticide

Tips For Use

General Instructions: 

• Provaunt Turf Insecticide is an oxadiazine insecticide in the form of a water-dispersible granule (WDG). 
• Irrigation is not required when controlling Argentine Stem Weevil adults or larvae.
• When treating caterpillars, irrigation and mowing should be delayed for 24 hours.
• Provaunt delivers excellent curative performance, with optimal results achieved when applications are made before population numbers build to damaging levels. 
• For Argentine Stem Weevil adults, applications should be made with the appearance of overwintering adult pests. 
  • A second application should be made in early summer to treat adults and stem-feeding larvae. 
• For Lepidoptera grubs (lawn grubs), an application should be made as soon as activity is detected.

Restraints:

• Do not apply via aircraft.
• Do not apply if rainfall is expected within 2 hours of application or if heavy rains or storms are forecast within 3 days.
• Do not irrigate to the point of runoff for at least 3 days after application.
• Do not apply within 20 m upwind of water bodies.

Re-entry Period:

• Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried. 

Spray Drift Restraints:

• Do not apply with spray droplets smaller than a coarse spray droplet size category according to ‘APVMA Compliance Instructions for Mandatory coarse or Larger Droplet Size Categories’ located under this title in the general instructions section of this label.
• Do not apply when wind speed is less than 3 or more than 20 kilometres per hour, as measured at the application site.
• Do not apply during surface temperature inversion conditions at the application site. 

Mandatory No-Spray Zones:

• Do not apply if there are aquatic and wetland areas, including aquacultural ponds, surface streams and rivers within 10 metres downwind from the application area.

Mixing:

• Before mixing, start with clean, well-maintained application equipment. 
• Fill the spray tank to ¼ to ½ full of water.
• Measure the amount of Provaunt required for the area to be sprayed. 
• Add Provaunt directly to the spray tank with the agitation engaged. 
• Mix thoroughly to disperse the insecticide. 
• Once dispersed, the material must be kept in suspension at all times by continuous agitation. 
• Use mechanical or hydraulic means. 
• Do not use air agitation, premix or slurry. 
• If the spray solution is left standing, ensure thorough re-agitation of the spray mix until fully re-suspended. 
• Do not allow the spray mix to sit overnight, as re-suspension may be difficult.

Application:

• Apply using coarse droplets (minimum) using Air induction 04 nozzles. 
• Spray with at least 400 L of water/ha to ensure even coverage. 
• The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes and using different settings on the sprayer based on industry guidelines or expert advice.
• Note that the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use is per hectare of product. 
• You will need to determine your spray rate per hectare before deciding on the amount of product to add to the tank.
• For optimal control, do not water in when treating Argentine Stem Weevil adults or larvae, and delay irrigation and mowing for 24 hours when treating caterpillars.

Spray Timing:

• Argentine Stem Weevil adults: Provaunt should be applied when overwintered adults are first observed in late winter/early spring to prevent egg laying.
• Argentine Stem Weevil larvae and adults: A second application should be made in early summer to treat larvae and adults concurrently as part of a strong chemical rotation program.
• Caterpillars (including Black Cutworm & Lawn Armyworm): Provaunt will provide excellent curative caterpillar control in turfgrass and should be applied when pests/damage is observed.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment:

• Very toxic to aquatic life. 
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.

Protection Of Honey Bees And Other Insect Pollinators:

• Highly toxic to bees. 
• Harmful to bee brood. 
• Do not allow spray drift to flowering weeds or flowering crops in the vicinity of the treatment area.
• Before spraying, notify beekeepers to move hives to a safe location with an untreated source of nectar and pollen if there is potential for managed hives to be affected by the spray or spray drift.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Harmful if swallowed. 
• When opening the container, preparing the spray and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing). 
• Wash hands after use. 
• After each day’s use, wash contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• 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.​