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AUTILUS® flowable turf fungicide controls anthracnose on golf course putting greens, tees and fairways. Anthracnose has developed resistance to many important fungicide classes. AUTILUS, a Group 14 fungicide, delivers contact activity and a multi-site mode of action, providing an effective resistance management tool for your anthracnose program.

Functions: Fungicide

Fungicide Target Species: Colletotrichum

FRAC Code: 14

Application Technique: Sprayers

Formulation Type: Flowables

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Active Ingredient: PCNB 40%; Mode of Action: Lipid peroxidation and subsequent disruption of fungal cell membranes; FRAC group 14 fungicide

Applications & Uses

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Early season May – mid-June; late season mid-August through October; Excellent control of anthracnose on golf course greens, tees and fairways consisting of annual bluegrass and/or creeping bentgrass; Outstanding control of basal rot anthracnose

Directions for USe

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. APPLICATION INFORMATION Autilus is a preventive fungicide labeled for control of certain soil borne diseases of non-residential turf (golf course tees, greens and fairways and industrial parks). Best results are achieved when used in a preventive program. Follow specified rates and application directions. Carefully read, understand and follow label directions. Restrictions • Use of Autilus is prohibited on o golf course roughs; o residential sites including lawns, yards, and ornamental plants and gardens around homes and apartments; o grounds around day care facilities; o school yards; o parks (except industrial parks); o playgrounds; and o athletic fields. • Do not apply this product by air. • Do not graze treated areas or feed clippings to livestock. • For all Non-Residential Turf use applications, Mixers and Loaders cannot handle more than 150 gallons product per day (equivalent to 600 lbs. A.I. /day). • Use of any hand-held application equipment is prohibited. • Apply by ground boom application only.

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HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for Category E on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. Applicators and other handlers (other than mixers and loaders) must wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, or nitrile rubber, or neoprene rubber or viton • Shoes plus socks Mixers and Loaders Must Wear: • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants • Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, or nitrile rubber, or neoprene rubber or viton • Shoes plus socks • For exposures in enclosed areas: A respirator with an organic vapor-removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G) or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or HE prefilter. • For exposure outdoors: Dust/Mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC21C), or a NIOSH approved respirator with any N, R, P or HE filter. When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. User Safety Requirements Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing

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Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep container closed when not in use. In case of spill or leak on floor or paved surfaces, soak up with sand, earth or synthetic absorbent. Remove to chemical waste area. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. CONTAINER HANDLING: Non-refillable container: Do not reuse or refill this container. For containers 5 gallons in size or smaller: Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. For containers larger than 5 gallons: Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. “Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.