Sphaerex

^{1 Suppression only.}

^{2 Suppression only. Apply when 75-100% of main stem barley spikes are emerged until 3 days after.}

^{3 Suppression only. Apply at anthesis stage or at early panicle stage when anthers are yellow to white.}

^{4 Suppression only. Apply when at least 75% of mainstem cereal heads are fully emerged until the end of anthesis.}

^{5 Suppression only. Apply Sphaerex as a preventative application, beginning when at least 75% of mainstem wheat heads are fully emerged until anthesis stage (Growth Stage (GS) 61-69), early heading stage when anthers are yellow to white. Optimal timing is at anthesis, or until 50% flower.}

• Sphaerex should be applied preventatively, prior to the onset of disease.
• Avoid application when heavy rain is forecasted.
• Apply when conditions are favourable for disease development.

Pre-harvest interval

30 days after application for barley, oats, rye, triticale and wheat. 

^{6 Optimum staging for fusarium head blight and ergot management. Sphaerex can be applied earlier for leaf disease management. Performance is best when applications occur prior to foliar disease development or at the onset of disease symptoms.}

One case of Sphaerex treats 80 acres for fusarium head blight.

BASF recommends the use of the higher rate to guarantee maximum protection against leaf diseases and FHB.

Water volume

Mixing order

1. Ensure the spray tank is clean before use.
2. Fill the spray tank 1/2 full of water and start agitation.
3. Add the required amount of Sphaerex to the tank.
4. Continue agitation while filling the remainder of the spray tank with water.
5. After use, clean the spray tank according to the label precautions.