ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: 300 g/l CHLORPYRIFOS (an anticholinesterase compound) 15.4 g/l LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN 290 g/l LIQUID HYDROCARBON

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1 POISON KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING Cobalt Advanced Insecticide ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS: 300 g/l CHLORPYRIFOS (an anticholinesterase compound) 15.4 g/l LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN SOLVENT: 290 g/l LIQUID HYDROCARBON For control of certain insect pests of winter cereals, field crops, or pasture as specified in the Directions for Use. THIS PRODUCT IS TOO HAZARDOUS FOR USE BY HOUSEHOLDERS. HOUSEHOLDERS MUST NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AROUND THE HOME. SHAKE WELL. Dow AgroSciences Australia Limited ABN Rodborough Road FRENCHS FOREST NSW CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow

2 DIRECTIONS FOR USE DO NOT apply using ULV techniques. Table 1. Broadacre Crops Wheat and Barley Canola Pulses (including chickpeas, faba beans, field peas, lentils, lupins and vetch) Follow up sprays may be needed. Avoid spraying when pests are sheltering. Spray when crop is at least 25 mm high. If mite activity is severe also spray headlands and surrounding vegetation. Lucerne flea 120 ml LUCERNE FLEA Apply when pests appear in large numbers usually 3-6 weeks after autumn rains. Crops should be at least 25 mm high. Avoid spraying if pests are sheltering or if rain is imminent. Re-spray as necessary. Blackheaded pasture cockchafer 350 ml or 700 ml Treat as soon as possible after the autumn rains stimulate egg hatching and activity of existing larvae. This can be ascertained by monitoring soil populations in known areas. For best results spray when the larvae have surfaced to feed after rain. Preferably use a boom spray delivering L water/ha. Use the lower rate until early June and the higher rate after mid-late June. Pasture webworm 200 ml Pre-seeding: The product can be tank mixed with knock down herbicides. Post crop emergence: Inspect crop regularly from sowing. Spray at first sign of damage. Use a minimum of 50 L water/ha. Apply at first sign of infestation before larvae are 10 mm long. Aphids (Rhopalosiphum spp.) (barley yellow dwarf virus vectors) For best results apply at first sign of infestation before larvae are 10 mm long. If larvae are larger than 10 mm use the higher rate. Use a minimum of 50 L water. To control aphids, sprays should be applied at 4 and 8 weeks after emergence to reduce aphid colonisation and suppress Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. Use the higher rate when greater than 15 aphids on 50% of tillers is expected during the season. Brown pasture looper 200 ml Once crop has emerged inspect regularly and apply at the first sign of damage. Do not apply after the 3-4 leaf growth stage. Use a minimum 50 L/ha water. Table 2. Lucerne And Pastures Lucerne Lucerne flea 120 ml Apply when pests appear in large numbers usually 3-6 weeks after autumn rains. Crops should be at least 25 mm high. Avoid spraying if pests are sheltering or if rain is imminent. Re-spray as necessary. Native budworm 400 ml or 600 ml For best results apply at first sign of infestation before larvae are 10 mm long. If larvae are larger than 10 mm use the higher rate. Use a minimum of 50 L water. For best results apply at hatching or soon after. Use higher rate if the crop is dense or the larvae are larger than 10 mm.

3 Table 2. Lucerne And Pastures (continued) Lucerne (continued) Lucerne leaf roller 400 ml or 600 ml Pastures For best results apply at hatching or soon after. Use higher rate if the crop is dense or the larvae are larger than 10 mm. Apply the first spray when about 30% of the terminals are rolled. Sitona weevil 600 ml Spray October to December, or in autumn when adults present in damaging numbers. Spotted alfalfa aphid Bluegreen aphid Pea aphid or 500 ml Spray when aphids first appear. Use the higher rate when large numbers of aphids are invading the crop. Seedling lucerne: Apply when 1-2 aphids/plant are observed. Established lucerne: Apply when aphids/stem are observed. Good coverage, particularly the stems, is essential. Use hollow cone nozzles. Lucerne flea 120 ml Apply when pests appear in large numbers usually 3-6 weeks after autumn rains. Crops should be at least 25 mm high. Avoid spraying if pests are sheltering or if rain is imminent. Re-spray as necessary. Pasture webworm 200 ml Apply once larvae are present using adequate water to ensure good penetration. Brown pasture looper Blackheaded pasture cockchafer Spotted alfalfa aphid Bluegreen aphid Pea aphid or 700 ml or 500 ml For best results apply at the first sign of infestation before larvae are 10 mm long. If larvae are longer than 10 mm, use the higher rate in a minimum of 50 L water/ha. Treat as soon as possible after the autumn rains stimulate egg hatching and activity of existing larvae. This can be ascertained by monitoring soil populations in known areas. For best results spray when the larvae have surfaced to feed after rain. Preferably use a boom spray delivering L water/ha. Use the lower rate until early June and the higher rate after mid-late June. Spray when aphids first appear. Use the higher rate when large numbers of aphids are invading the pasture. Good coverage, particularly the stems, is essential. Use hollow cone nozzles. Aphids Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus vectors, (Rhopalosiphum spp.); blackheaded pasture cockchafer, (Acrossidius (Aphodius) tasmaniae); bluegreen aphid, (Acyrthosiphon kondoi); blue oat mite, (Penthaleus major); brown pasture looper, (Ciampa arietaria); corn aphid, (Rhopalosiphum maidis); cutworms, (Agrotis spp.); lucerne flea, (Sminthurus viridis); lucerne leaf roller, (Merophyas divulsana); native budworm, (Helicoverpa punctigera); pasture webworm, (Hednota spp.); pea aphid, (Acyrthosiphon pisum); redlegged earth mite, (Halotydeus destructor); sitona weevil, (Sitona discoideus); spotted alfalfa aphid, (Therioaphis trifolii f. maculata). NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. WITHHOLDING PERIODS Wheat and Barley Harvest: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Canola Harvest: NOT REQUIRED IF USED AS DIRECTED. Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Pulses Harvest: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 28 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Lucerne Harvest: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 28 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 28 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Pasture DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.

4 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Thorough coverage is essential. MIXING When applying this product by air, it must be used with closed mixing/loading systems. Slowly add the required amount of product to the water in the spray tank under agitation. COMPATIBILITY Cobalt Advanced is compatible with most commonly used crop protection products. When mixing Cobalt Advanced with other products, always conduct a bucket test with the intended mix first to confirm physical compatibility. For more information, contact your Dow AgroSciences representative. APPLICATION This product is only for use with closed cab (ground spraying) or closed cockpit (aerial spraying) equipment. Thorough coverage of the crop is essential. Ensure this by increasing water volume with plant growth stage. Do not apply when conditions are unsuitable for water-based spray applications. Avoid high temperature, strong winds, inversion conditions, imminent rain or any conditions that may reduce the quality of spray coverage or result in drift from the target area. Techniques to minimise drift should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas (see RESTRAINTS). For optimum results follow the application specifications listed below: Ground Spraying: Apply in a minimum of 50 L/ha of water. Increase spray volumes as the crop grows. Aerial Spraying: Apply in a minimum of 30 L/ha of water. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than a MEDIUM spray droplet size category according to nozzle manufacturer specifications that refer to the ASAE S-572 Standard or the BCPC Guideline. INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING For insecticide resistance management Cobalt Advanced Insecticide is a Group 1B and Group 3A Insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Cobalt Advanced Insecticide and other Group 1B and 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Cobalt Advanced Insecticide or other Group 1B and 3A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Cobalt Advanced Insecticide on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Dow AgroSciences Australia Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Cobalt Advanced Insecticide to control resistant insects. Cobalt Advanced Insecticide may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier or Dow AgroSciences representative. PRECAUTIONS Re-entry periods: DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried for low/medium exposure activities (such as irrigation and scouting) unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day s use. DO NOT allow entry into treated areas for 2 days for high exposure activities (such as harvesting) unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day s use. PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK Toxic to bees. Will kill bees foraging in the crop to be treated. May harm bees in hives which are over-sprayed or reached by spray drift. PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT DO NOT contaminate food, feed or domestic water supplies. HIGHLY TOXIC TO BIRDS AND REPTILES. VERY HIGHLY TOXIC TO FISH AND AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES. Cobalt Advanced Insecticide may kill non-target beneficial invertebrates where IPM is practised. DO NOT re-apply to the same crop within 7 days (unless specifically recommended in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE). Spray drift may occur under adverse meteorological conditions or from certain spray equipment. DO NOT allow spray to drift onto sensitive areas including, but not limited to, natural streams, rivers or waterways and human dwellings. A spray drift management strategy such as those in the Best Management Practices Manual for Cotton Growers or the Pilots and Operators Manual should be applied. Option for minimising drift to sensitive areas include not spraying within a certain distance of sensitive areas when the wind is blowing towards them ( see table for guidance ) or ensuring that drifting spray will be intercepted by a catching surface such as a row of shelter trees, an unsprayed row of orchard trees, or hail netting. Situation Recommended buffer distance (m) Aerial application 100 DO NOT apply if heavy rains or storms that are likely to cause surface runoff are forecast in the immediate area within two days of application. DO NOT apply when irrigating, or to waterlogged soil, or while water remains on the surface or in furrows, unless tailwater is captured on farm. DO NOT allow contaminated runoff water from treated paddocks to enter adjacent areas or water bodies. Runoff contaminated by irrigation events (tailwater) and a 25 mm rain storm should be captured on farm for 2 days after application. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.

5 STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Store in closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. DO NOT store near food, feedstuffs, fertilisers or seed. The method of disposal of the container depends on the container type. Read the STORAGE AND DISPOSAL instructions on the label that is attached to the container. SMALL SPILL MANAGEMENT Wear protective equipment (see SAFETY DIRECTIONS). Apply absorbent material such as earth, sand, cat litter or clay granules to the spill. Sweep up material when absorption is completed and contain in a refuse vessel for disposal in the same manner as for containers (see STORAGE AND DISPOSAL section). If spilled inside a building wash contaminated surfaces to deactivate the chlorpyrifos with a solution of bleach (sodium hypochlorite) prepared according to the bleach label instructions. SAFETY DIRECTIONS Harmful if inhaled. Poisonous if swallowed. Will irritate the eyes and skin. Do not inhale spray mist. When opening the container and mixing and loading wear cotton overalls, over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrists, a washable hat and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and a face shield or goggles and disposable mist face mask covering mouth and nose. When using the prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists (or equivalent clothing) and elbowlength chemical resistant gloves. If product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water. Wash hands after use. After each day s use, wash gloves, face shield or goggles and contaminated clothing. FIRST AID If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone: Australia If swallowed, splashed on skin or in eyes, or inhaled, contact the Poisons Information Centre. Phone: Australia or a doctor at once. Remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If swallowed activated charcoal may be advised. Give atropine if instructed. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Additional information is listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet for COBALT ADVANCED INSECTICIDE which is available on request from Dow AgroSciences. Call Customer Service Toll Free on or visit www. dowagrosciences.com.au Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ( Dow ) or an affiliated company of Dow APVMA Approval No.: 68678/58890