Alligare Argos Herbicide

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read the entire label and use strictly in accordance with precautionary statements and directions.

APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS:

For applications in waters destined for use as drinking water, those waters must receive additional and separate potable water treatment. Do not apply more than 1.0 ppm as metallic copper in these waters.

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Do not enter or allow others to enter until the application of the product has been completed.

PRE-TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS:

In Potable Water Reservoirs, Lakes, Industrial Ponds & Wastewater or other monitored water systems, initial treatment with this product must be considered at the onset of nuisance bloom conditions as evidenced by initial taste and odor complaints; high cell counts or chlorophyll a concentrations; high MIB or geosmin concentrations; visible surface scum formations; low Secchi disk readings; significant daily fluctuations in dissolved oxygen; and/ or sudden increases in pH. Monitoring of several of these parameters on a regular basis will assist in optimizing the timing of treatments and reducing the amounts of this product needed for seasonal control. Identification of primary nuisance species or genera may also be helpful in determining and refining dosage rates.

In Ponds (Farm, Fire, Fish, Golf Course, Irrigation, Ornamental, Storm Water Retention, Swimming), Small Lakes, Fish Hatcheries, Aquaculture Facilities, treatment with this product should be started when visible, actively growing algae and susceptible plants appear in the spring, preferably before significant surface accumulations occur. Aeration and/or fountain system, where available, should be in operation at the time of treatment.

SURFACE SPRAY/INJECTION

SLOW-FLOWING OR QUIESCENT WATER BODIES ALGAECIDE APPLICATION

For effective control, proper chemical concentration should be maintained for a minimum of three hours contact time. The application rates in the chart are based on static or minimal flow situations. Where significant dilution or loss of water from unregulated inflows or outflows occur (raceways) within a three hour period, the chemical may have to be metered in.

1. Identify the form of algae growth present as one of the following types: Planktonic (suspended), Filamentous (mat-forming), or Benthic (Chara/Nitella) and estimate the density of growth (Low, Medium, High).
2. Determine gallons of product needed per Acre-foot corresponding to the desired PPM concentration determined in step #1.
3. Determine acre-feet within the intended treatment area (area of infestation) by measuring length, width plus averaging several depth readings within the treatment area.
4. . Multiply Acre-Feet calculated in Step #3 times the gallons of Argos determined in Step #2 to determine the number of gallons of Argos required for the intended treatment area.
5. Before applying, dilute the required amount of Argos with enough water to ensure even distribution with the type of equipment being used. Typical dilution range is 9:1 when using a backpack-type sprayer or up to 50:1 when using water pump equipment or large tank sprayers.
6. Break up floating algae mats manually before spraying or with force of power sprayer if one is used. Use hand or power sprayer adjusted to rain-sized droplets to cover the area evenly taking water depth into consideration. If using underwater injection systems such as drop hoses or booms with weighted drop hoses, ensure boat pattern is uniform throughout the treatment area. Spray shoreline areas first to avoid trapping fish.
7. Clean spray equipment by flushing with clean water after treatment and follow STORAGE AND DISPOSAL instructions on the label for empty or remaining partial containers.
8. Under conditions of heavy infestation, treat only 1/3 to ½ of the water body at a time to avoid fish suffocation caused by oxygen depletion from decaying algae. (See additional Environmental Hazards).

HERBICIDE APPLICATION (For Hydrilla Control)

Control of Hydrilla verticillata can be obtained from copper concentrations of 0.4 to 1.0 ppm resulting from Argos treatment.

ARGOS: HARVESTER OR ALLIGARE DIQUAT HERBICIDE TANK MIX

On waters where enforcement of use restrictions for domestic uses are acceptable, the following mixture can be used as an alternative Hydrilla control method.

Tank mix 3 gallons of Argos with 2 gallons of Harvester or Alligare Diquat Herbicide. Apply mixture at the rate of 5 gallons per surface acre. Dilute with at least 9 parts water and apply as a surface spray or underwater injection. Observe all cautions and restrictions on the labels of both products used in this mixture.