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Klub M5

RUBIGAN@Reg. No. L5228 Act No. 36 of 1947

An emulsifiable concentrate systemic fungicide for the control of powdery mildew and scab in apples andpears and powdery mildew in grapes, oak ftees and roses.

Active Ingredient:

Fenarimol (pyrimidine) 120 g/l

FUNGICIDE GROUP CODE 3

Registered by:Klub N[5 CC Reg. No. 1996/041N9/23

P.O. box 7402. Centurion 0046

@ = Registered trade mark of Gowan Com6rcio Intemacional e Servigos Limiada

WARNINGSThe following minimum number of days must be allowed between last application and hawest:Apples and Pears :21DdysGrapes : 14 Days

Phototoxic symptoms (eaf cupprng and chlorosis along veins) may occur in some grape cultivars towardsthe end of the season, while overdosing of RUBIGAN rury cause abnormal development and dark gteendiscolouration of the leaves.L)o not apply RUBIGAN at shorter than 6 day intervals.RUBIGAN can cnuse irritation to the eyes and skin.Handle with care.Poisonous when swallowed or inhaledFI-AMMABLE - do not store or use near open flame.Store at temperatrues between 5 "C to 30 "C and preferably not on concrete floodng.Store way from food and feeds.Keep out of reach of children, uninforrned persons and animals.Toxic to fish and wild life.

Although this remedy has been extensively tested undet a lrrge variety of conditions, the RegisftationHolder does not waffant that is will be efficacious undet all conditions because the action and effectthereof may be affected by factors such as abnormal climatic and storage conditions, quality of dilutionwater, compatibility with other substances not indicated on the label and the occuffence of rcsistance ofthe disease against the remedy concerned as well as by the method, time and acctfiacy of application. TheRegistration Holder furthermore does not accept responsibility for &mage to crops, vegetation and theenvironment or harm to man or animal ot fot lack of perfotmance of the remedy concerned due to failue

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of the user to follovs the label instructions, ot to the occurrence of conditions which could not have beenforeseen in tenns of the registration. Consult the Supplier in the event of any uncertainty.PRECAUTIONSDo not inhale spray mist.Vear rubber gloves, mbbet boos and face shield when prepadng spray mixtute, and rubbet gloves whenapplFng.Wash contaminated clothing after use.Wash any contamination off skin and eyes immediately.Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst mixing and spraying, or befote washing hands and face after spraying. ,Avoid spmy drift onto othet crops, gtazing, rivers, dams and areas not intended for fteatrnent.Prevent contamination of food" feeds, .ltinking watet and eating utensils.Clean equipment thoroughly after use and do not contaminate untreated areas nrith wash watetRinse empty container three times with a volume of water equal to a minimum of 10 oh of that of thecontainer. Add the rinsings to the contents of the spray tank before destroying the container by perforationand flattening and do not re-use for any other purpose.Avoid spmying RUBIGAN on apple trees suffering from any stress condition.Avoid over-application (dudng concentrate spraying) to young trees.

RESISTANCE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENTRUBIGAN is a member of the EBI group of fungicides or a GROUP CODE 3 fungicide. Any frrnguspopulation may contain individuals naturally resistant to RUBIGAN and other GROUP CODE 3fungicides. The resistant individuals can eveartually dominate the population if these ptoducts are usedrepeatedly and will then not be contolled by RUBIGAN or by any other GROUP CODE 3 product.To delay the development of resistance of Oidium:o Avoid exclusive repeated use of GROUP CODE 3 fungicides. Alternate with products from other

GROUP CODES.o Limit the amount of sprays to a maximum of 5 applications per season.r Do not apply the product at intervals exceeding 14 days.o Always use the rnaximum recommended rate of the product.o Do not mix RUBIGAN with sulphur formulations but always tty to follow a dud programme of

RUBIGAN and sulphur. Apply the sulphur between the RUBIGAN applications but withoutrcplacing any of the applications.

o Avoid sprayrng RUBIGANI at ambient temperatures below 15 "C.To delay the development of tesistance of Apple scab:o Avoid exclusive repeated use of GROUP CODE 3 fungicides. Altemate with products from other

GROUP CODES.o rUways use RUBIGAN in mixtures with non-related contact firngicides, eg. fivlncozeb ot capab.e Use contact fimgicides fior control when the prevailing daily temperature is below 15 "C.

Since the occurrence of resistance is difficult to detect prior to use, it is of the utrnost importance that allof the above precautions are stdcdy adhered to. The Registmtion Holder or Disributor cannot be heldresponsible if RUBIGAN fails to control resistant .liseases. Fot further advice on the prevention ofresisance, contact your Distributor's local representative.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Use only as directedRUBIGAN is a curative and preventive fungicide against powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucoticha) and scab,also known as Fusicladium (Ilentuia inaeqaalit) in apples and pears, powdery mildew (Mirosphaeraalpltinidet) in oak trees, powdery mildew (Sphaerolheca pannosa) in roses and powdery mildew (Oidiun tuckeit)in grapes.

COMPATIBILITYProvided RUBIGAN is mixed into the spray tank prior to the addition of any wettable powder, then nocompatibility problems will be encountered when RUBIGAN is used in tank mixtures with insecticidesand fungicides commonly used on apples and pears. For grapes, RUBIGAN should only be used incombination with TFIIOFLO (I, 1183) for the control of bud mite.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONSAdd RUBIGAN to the spray tank half filled with clean water. -fhe mancozeb or other wettable powdersmust be made into a smooth paste, then diluted in sufficient water and then added to the spray tank. Fillthe spray tank to the required volume. Ensure that agitation in the spray tank is adequate during filling,mixing and spraying. Mix and use immediately. I)o not allow to stand without agitation. After a shortbrake e.g. lunch, agitate the spray mixture for a few minutes before resuming application.

POLLINATIONRUBIGAN may be applied during blossom period with no adverse effect on pollination.

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CROP/DISEASE DOSAGE/IO0 /WATER OR ASINDICATED

REMARKS

APPLES AND PEARSPowdery mildcw and scab

Note: The maximumperiod for reach backaction of RUBIGANaftcr the start of an applescab infection is 4 days.

High Volume:20 m(.RUBIGAN + 75 gmancozeb/|}} (

'fhe required spray volume per hectare for specific

$owth stages should be accurately calculated accordingto the Unrath tree/row volume method (DeciduousFruit Grower, November, 1986).Pre-blossom to full blossomCommence spraying at green tip and reapply at7 dayintervals.Post-blossomSpray at l0 - 14 day intervals. Refer also to notes aboveunder "To delay the development of resistance ofOidium"

Low volume:(Concentrateapplicarion)

240 m(, - 400 m(.RUBIGAN+0 ,9 - I , 5kgmancozebfha

400 ml - 560 m(.

Pte-blossom to full blossomCommence spraying at green tip and reapply at7 dayintervals.

Post-blossom

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