What do most turf professionals skim to when reviewing a product label? Rate information. A product label provides a lot of other important information. Here are five key sections you shouldn't skip:
Tank Mixing
-Most labels have a tank mixing section, which includes what you can and cannot tank mix with a particular product as well as the mixing order.
Special Statements
Products often have special statements on the label to help users utilize the product correctly (temperature restrictions at application time, drying time, etc.)
Group Numbers
-The front page of many product labels includes a group number (based on mode of action), which helps users avoid resistance issues with fungicides, herbicides and insecticides.
Agricultural use requirements
-The agricultural and non-agricultural use requirements on product labels are important for users and vary depending on product use.
General restrictions and limitations
-These are also known as "do not"? statement is a strong declaration that needs to be followed.
Make sure you stay on top of your most commonly used product labels and review them once a year. The best place to obtain current labels is http://www.cdms.net/
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About the Author
Kyle Miller
Kyle Miller is a senior technical specialist (north) for BASF Professional Turf & Ornamentals and is based in Chesterfield, Va.
