For Agricultural or Commercial Use Only PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FOR SALE OR USE IN CALIFORNIA Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals)
Caution
Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Causes
EPA Reg. No. 279-3242 EPA Est. 279-
moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after
Active Ingredient: By Wt. handling.
Carfentrazone-ethyl: Ethyl 伪,2-dichloro-5-[4- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and
(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-
long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks.
triazol-1-yl]-4-fluorobenzenepropanoate ............ 21.3%
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been
Inert Ingredients: .......................................... 78.7%
drenched or heavily contaminated with this product. Do not reuse
....................................................................... 100.0% them. Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintaining
This product contains 1.9 pounds active ingredient per gallon. PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot
Contains Petroleum Distillates water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
U.S. Patent No. 5,125,958
User Safety Recommendations:
Users should:
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 鈥? Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
CAUTION
Environmental Hazards
FIRST AID Carfentrazone-ethyl is very toxic to algae and moderately toxic to
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call fish. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is
911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by present or to intertidal areas below the high water mark, except as
mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor specified on this label. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
for further treatment advice. equipment wash waters.
If on Skin or Clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes. Call a poison
Physical/Chemical Hazards
control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for
15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or
doctor for treatment advice. Section Page
If Swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for Active ingredient 1
treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to First Aid Instructions 1
swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison Precautionary Statements 1
control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an Environmental Hazards 1
unconscious person. Physical/Chemical Hazards 1
HOTLINE NUMBER Directions for Use 2
Agricultural Use Requirements 2
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
Storage and Disposal 2
control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also
General Information 2
contact 1-800-331-3148 for emergency medical treatment
Application Information 3
information.
Spray Drift Management 3
Note to Physician: Carfentrazone-ethyl is expected to have low
Allowable Use Information 4
oral and dermal toxicity, and moderate inhalation toxicity. It is
Preharvest Intervals 5
expected to be slightly irritating to the skin and minimally irritating to
Crop Rotation Restrictions 5
the eyes. Treatment is otherwise controlled removal of exposure
Fallow Systems 5
followed by symptomatic and supportive care.
Preplant Burndown 5
See other panels for additional precautionary information. Hooded Sprayer Applications 6
Harvest Aid Applications 8
ACTIVE INGREDIENT MADE IN CHINA, FORMULATED AND Corn: Field, Seed, Popcorn, Silage, Sweet Corn 8
PACKAGED IN USA. Cotton 10
Berries 11
Sorghum 12
Soybeans 13
Small Grains 15
Tree Fruits and Tree Nuts 15
Grape 16
FMC Corporation
Tobacco 17
Agricultural Products Group Potato 18
Philadelphia, PA 19103 Grasses 18
SharkEW_3_11-22-2005R Warranty Statement 19
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Shark EW is rapidly absorbed through the foliage of plants. To
DIRECTIONS FOR USE avoid significant crop response, applications should not be made
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner
within 6 to 8 hours of either rain or irrigation or when heavy dew is
inconsistent with its labeling.
present on the crop. Due to environmental conditions and with
certain spray tank additives, some herbicidal symptoms may appear
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. on the crop.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other Extremes in environmental conditions such as temperature,
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers moisture, soil conditions, and cultural practices may affect the
may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific activity of Shark EW. Under warm moist conditions, herbicide
to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide symptoms may be accelerated. While under very dry conditions, the
regulation. expression of herbicide symptoms may be reduced as weeds
hardened off by drought are less susceptible to Shark EW.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Tank Mixtures
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the
Shark EW may be tankmixed with other herbicides to control weeds
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard
not listed on this label. Read and follow all manufacturers' label
contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on
recommendations for the companion herbicide except for specific
farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
recommendations on this label. Tank mixtures of Shark EW with EC
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training,
formulations of other crop protection products, crop oil concentrates,
decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also
methylated seed oils, silicone based adjuvants, 28% nitrogen or
contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
ammonium sulfate may increase crop response.
statements on this label about personal protective equipment
(PPE), and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box
Adjuvant Use Requirements
only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker
The use of a quality spray adjuvant is required for optimum
Protection Standard.
performance. Refer to the individual crop recommendation sections
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the of this label for specific adjuvant type and use rates.
restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
On-Farm Testing
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under
Not all varieties or cultivars of labeled crops have been fully
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with
evaluated under all environmental and soil conditions. For
anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is:
additional and specific information, consult University or local
Coveralls, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks.
Extension specialists. It may also be beneficial to conduct small on-
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL farm trials under actual conditions with specific varieties or cultivars
before treating large acreage.
Pesticide Storage
Not for use or storage in or around the home.
Methods of Application
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original
Shark EW is a versatile herbicide utilizing several different
containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat.
application methods to achieve the desired results. If Shark is being
Carefully open containers. After partial use, replace lids and
applied in standing crop situations, application methods and
close tightly. Do not put formulated or dilute material into food or
adjustments must be precise to prevent undesirable effects to the
drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers,
desirable green stem tissue, foliage, blooms or fruit of the crops
water, food, or feed by inappropriate storage or disposal.
being treated.
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out
unprotected persons and animals. Confine spills. Call FMC: Aerial applications may be used in some situations. Aerial
(800) 331-3148. treatments should be made with a minimum of 3 gallons of total
To confine spill: Dike surrounding area, sweep up spillage. spray per acre with a minimum VMD of 450 microns.
Dispose of in accordance with information given under Pesticide
Disposal. Wash spill area with water, absorb with sand, cat litter Over-the-top applications may be utilized in some situations as
or commercial clay, sweep up and dispose of in an approved noted in the individual crop directions. Spray volumes for ground
manner. Place damaged container in a larger holding container. applications should be 10 gallons of finished spray per acre to insure
Identify contents per required hazardous waste labeling good target coverage. Spray tips must be positioned no less than
regulations. 18 inches above the crop and operated in such manner as to avoid
overlaps and slower than calibrated ground speeds.
Pesticide Disposal
Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of
Post directed applications may be utilized when labeled crops have
at an approved waste disposal facility.
reached minimum growth stages where sprays may be directed to
Container Disposal
the target weeds, but is not deposited on the green stem, foliage,
Plastic containers: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for
blooms or fruit of the crop.
approved pesticide container recycling program, or puncture and
dispose of in an approved waste disposal facility. Provided on
Hooded Sprayer applications can be made to many labeled crops.
site incineration is allowed by state and local authorities,
Hooded sprayers must be designed and operated so as to totally
containers may be burned, stay out of smoke.
enclose the spray nozzles and tips and spray pattern and prevent
any spray deposition to the crop being treated.
Shielded Sprayer applications may be utilized in some situations.
Sprayers should be designed and operated so that the shield
GENERAL INFORMATION between the spray pattern and the crop will prevent the deposition of
spray to green stem plant tissue, foliage, blooms or fruit of the crop.
Shark EW is a liquid emulsion formulation. Shark EW is to be mixed
with water, liquid fertilizer or mixtures of water and liquid fertilizer
Mixing and Loading Instructions:
and adjuvants and applied to labeled crops for selective
Fill the spray tank 3/4 full with clean water. Make sure the agitation
postemergence control of broadleaf weeds, for sucker control, for
system is operating while adding products. Complete filling the
burndown prior to planting, as a harvest aid and to
spray tank to the desired level. The spray tank agitation should be
defoliate/desiccate labeled crops.
sufficient to ensure uniform spray mixture during application and
Weed control is optimized when the product is applied to actively must continue until the spray tank has been emptied. When
growing weeds up to 4 inches in height. Shark EW is a contact tankmixing with other products, Shark EW should be mixed first in
herbicide. Within a few hours following application, the foliage of the spray tank. After the Shark EW is thoroughly mixed, add the
susceptible weeds show signs of desiccation, and in subsequent other products as specified on their label. Ensure the compatibility
days necrosis and death of the plant occur. of other products with Shark EW before mixing them together in the
spray tank.
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Avoid the overnight storage of Shark EW spray mixtures. Spray Buffer for Ground Application
Spray buffer zones for ground applications, listed in chart below, are
Premixing Shark EW spray solutions in nurse tanks is not
required where local indigenous endangered plant species are
recommended.
found.
Maintain continuous and adequate spray solution agitation until all
the spray solution has been used. Buffers to Indigenous Endangered Plant Species
SHARK USE RATE Low Spray Boom High Spray Boom
Do not use with tank additives that alter the pH of the spray solution (lbs. ai per acre) Buffer (ft.) Buffer (ft.)
below pH 5 or above pH 8. Buffer spray solution to alter the pH
0.024 20 33
range as appropriate.
0.031 26 46
Spray Equipment Clean-Out
Conventional Boom and Nozzle Sprayers
Many new pesticides are very active at low rates, especially to Use a boom and nozzle sprayer equipped with the appropriate
sensitive crops. Residues left in mixing equipment, spray nozzles, spray tips and screens and adjusted to provide optimum
tanks, hoses, spray booms and nozzles can cause crop effects spray distribution and coverage at the appropriate operating
if they are not properly cleaned. As soon as possible after pressures. Use nozzles that produce minimal amounts of fine spray
spraying Shark EW and before using the sprayer equipment for droplets. Do not exceed 30 psi spray pressure unless otherwise
any other applications, the sprayer equipment must be required by the manufacturer of drift reducing nozzles. Apply a
thoroughly cleaned using the following procedure. In addition, minimum of 10 gallons of finished spray per acre. Use higher spray
users must take appropriate steps to ensure proper equipment volumes when there is a dense weed population or crop canopy.
clean-out for any other products mixed with Shark EW as Adjust sprayers to position spray tips no lower than 18 inches above
required on the other product labels. More complete cleaning the crop. Operate the sprayer to avoid the application of high
can be achieved if the spray system is cleaned immediately herbicide rates directly over the rows and/or into the whorl of treated
following the application. crop plants.
1. Drain sprayer tank, hoses, spray boom and spray nozzles. Use a
Directed Sprayers
high-pressure detergent wash to remove physical sediment and
Shark EW may be applied with drop nozzles or other spray
residues from the inside of the sprayer tank and thoroughly rinse.
equipment capable of directing the spray to the target weeds and
Then, thoroughly flush sprayer hoses, spray boom and spray
away from sensitive plant parts. Shark EW may be applied up to the
nozzles with a clean water rinse. Remove and clean spray tips and
maximum rate for the target crop for the control of larger weed sizes
all filters and screens (tank, spray hose and spray tips) separately in or weeds not controlled with lower use rates. Use appropriate rates
the ammonia solution of Step 2. of adjuvants such as nonionic surfactants, crop oil concentrates or
methylated seed oils.
2. Next, prepare a sprayer cleaning solution by adding three gallons
of ammonia (containing at least 3% active) per 100 gallons of clean
Hooded Sprayers
water. Prepare sufficient cleaning solution to allow the operation of
Hooded sprayers may also be used to apply Shark EW. Refer to the
the spray system for a minimum of 15 minutes to thoroughly flush
Hooded Sprayer Section on page 5 for specific adjustment and
hoses, spray boom and spray nozzles.
operation instructions. For additional information, refer to the
individual crop sections of this label.
3. Convenient and thorough cleaning of the sprayer can be
achieved if the ammonia solution or fresh water is left in the spray
tank, hoses, spray booms and spray nozzles overnight or during AERIAL APPLICATION
storage.
Use nozzle types and arrangements that will provide optimum
4. Before using the sprayer, completely drain the sprayer system. coverage while producing a minimal amount of fine droplets. Apply
Rinse the tank with clean water and flush through the hoses, spray at a minimum of 3 gallons of finished spray per acre. Higher aerial
boom, and spray nozzles with clean water. Remove and clean spray volumes are required for harvest aid and defoliation
treatments. Higher spray volumes are required when there is a
spray tips and all filters and screens (tank, spray hose and spray tip)
dense weed population or crop canopy.
separately in an ammonia solution.
5. Properly dispose of all cleaning solution and rinsate in
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and
guidelines. AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR AND THE GROWER.
Do not apply sprayer cleaning solutions or rinsate to sensitive crops.
The interaction of many equipment and weather related factors
determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the
Do not store the sprayer overnight or for any extended period of time
grower are responsible for considering all these factors when
with Shark EW spray solution remaining in the tank, spray lines,
making decisions.
spray boom plumbing, spray nozzles or strainers.
The following drift management requirements must be followed to
If the sprayer has been stored or idle, purge the spray boom and
avoid off-target movement from applications to agricultural field
nozzles with clean water before beginning any application.
crops. These requirements do not apply to forestry applications,
Should small quantities of Shark EW remain in inadequately cleaned public health uses or to applications of dry materials.
mixing, loading and/or spray equipment, they may be released
during subsequent applications potentially causing effects to certain Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be
crops and other vegetation. FMC accepts no liability for any effects observed.
due to inadequately cleaned equipment.
INFORMATION ON DROPLET SIZE
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large
droplets. The optimum drift management strategy is to apply the
APPLICATION INFORMATION largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and control.
Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not prevent
GROUND APPLICATION drift when applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable
Use ground sprayers designed, calibrated and operated to deliver environmental conditions (See Wind, Temperature and Humidity,
uniform spray droplets to the targeted plant or plant parts. Adjust and Temperature Inversions).
sprayer nozzles to achieve uniform plant coverage. Overlaps and
slower ground speeds (caused by continuing to spray while starting, Controlling Spray Droplet Size
stopping or turning) may result in higher application rates and
VMD 鈥? VMD is the expression of the droplet size of the spray cloud.
possible crop response.
The VMD value means that 50% of the droplets are larger than the
expressed value and 50% of the droplets are smaller than the
expressed value. Optimum Shark EW spray clouds should be 450
microns with fewer than 10% of the droplets being 200 microns or
less.
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Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical
ALLOWABLE SHARK EW USE INFORMATION
spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger
droplets. Refer to the crop section of this label for specific product use
directions.
Pressure - Do not exceed the nozzle manufacturer鈥檚 recommended
pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure produces larger
Maximum Allowable Shark EW Use Per
droplets. When higher flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate
nozzles instead of increasing pressure.
Acre Per Season for crops or crop
grouping
Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that
provide uniform coverage.
Total Allowed Shark EW Use Per Season *
Nozzle Orientation 鈥? For aerial application, orient nozzles so that Shark EW
Maximum Rate
the spray is released parallel to the airstream which results in larger Crop/Crop Group/Crop
(fl.
(lb ai/acre)
Subgroup
droplets than other orientations and is the recommended practice to oz./acre)
Per Season
reduce air turbulence and the production of small droplets. Per Season
Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and Vegetable, root (Subgroups 1A
increase drift potential. and 1B) 6.1 0.096
Vegetable, leaves of root and
Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended tuber (Group 2)
Vegetable, bulb (Group 3)
application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce
Vegetable, leafy (Group 4)
larger droplets. Consider using low drift nozzles. For aerial
Vegetable, brassica (Group 5)
applications, solid stream nozzles oriented straight back produce the
Vegetable, legume (Group 6)
largest droplets and potentially the least drift.
Vegetable, foliage of legume
(Group 7)
Boom Length - For some aerial use patterns, reducing the effective
Vegetable, fruiting; Okra (Group
boom length to less than 3/4 of the wingspan or rotor length may 8)
further reduce drift without reducing swath width. Vegetable, cucurbit (Group 9)
Bushberry (Subgroup 13A)
Application Height 鈥? Making applications at the lowest height that Herbs and Spices (Group 19)
is safe reduces exposure of spray droplets to evaporation and wind Tropical Fruits
movement. Aerial applications should not be made at a height Rapeseed
greater than 10 feet above the top of the target plants unless a
greater height is required for aircraft safety. Mustard seed
Flax seed
Swath Adjustment - Swath adjustment distance must increase, Sunflower seed
with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.). Safflower seed
Crambe seed
Wind - Drift potential is lowest between winds speeds of 3 to 10 Borage seed
mph. However, many factors, including droplet size and equipment Strawberry
type determine drift potential at any given wind speed. Applications Horseradish
shall be avoided below 3 mph due to variable wind direction and Sugarcane
high inversion potential. Do not apply Shark EW when wind speed Peanut
exceeds 10 mph. NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns.
Every applicator shall be familiar with local wind patterns and how Crop/Crop Group/Crop Shark EW Maximum Rate
they affect spray drift. Subgroup (oz/acre) (lb ai/acre)
Per Season Per Season
Temperature and Humidity - When making applications in low Vegetable, tuberous and corm
relative humidity, set up equipment to produce larger droplets to 11.6 0.181
(Subgroups 1C and 1D)
compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is most severe 7.9
Citrus fruit (Group 10) 0.124
when conditions are both hot and dry. 7.9
Pome fruit (Group 11) 0.124
7.9
Stone fruit (Group 12) 0.124
Temperature Inversions - Applications shall not occur during a 25.6
Caneberry (Subgroup 13B) 0.4
temperature inversion because drift potential is high. Temperature 7.9
Tree Nut, Pistachio (Group 14) 0.124
inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small suspended 5.9
Grass (Group 17) 0.093
droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in
7.9
Tropical Tree Fruit 0.124
unpredictable directions due to the light variable winds common
2.0
Small Grains 0.031
during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized by
Sorghum (preplant and in-
increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights
1.0
season) 0.016
with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form as
1.0
Sorghum (harvest aid) 0.016
the sun sets and often continue into the following morning. Their
2.0
Corn 0.031
presence can be indicated by ground fog. However, if fog is not
7.9
Cotton 0.124
present, inversions can also be identified by the movement of smoke
3.2
Cotton, harvest aid only 0.05
from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that
Soybeans (preplant and in-
layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind
1.5 0.023
season and harvest aid)
conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward
7.9
Grape 0.124
and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
3.1 0.05
Tobacco
Potato 11.6 0.181
Sensitive Areas 鈥? Shark EW shall only be applied when the wind is
*The total allowable usage includes all applications made to the
blowing away from adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas,
field per calendar year. This includes fallow treatments, burndown
bodies of water, known habitats for threatened or endangered
treatments and all in-season treatments, including harvest aid.
species and non-target crops).
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For Aerial Application of Shark EW Herbicide In
PREHARVEST INTERVALS California Only:
Refer to the crop section of this label for specific product use (Refer to individual crop sections to see if Shark EW herbicide
directions. application is permitted by air)
For applications near desirable perennial vegetation or crops before
Preharvest Intervals (PHI) or Maximum blossom and after total leaf drop, and/or near other desirable
vegetation or annual crops:
Growth Stage for Shark EW -Do not apply within 100 feet of all desirable vegetation or crops.
Applications -If wind up to 10 miles per hour is blowing toward desirable
vegetation or crops, do not apply within 500 feet of the desirable
PHI
Crop/Crop Group/Crop
vegetation or crops.
(Days Before Harvest)
Subgroup or Growth Stage -Do not apply when winds are in excess of 10 mph or when
inversion conditions exist.
0
Vegetable, root (Subgroups 1A
and 1B)
Vegetable, leaves of root and
0
tuber (Group 2)
FALLOW SYSTEMS
0
Vegetable, bulb (Group 3)
Shark EW may be utilized in Fallow Cropping Systems only where
0
Vegetable, leafy (Group 4)
crops are seeded and harvested on alternate years for soil moisture
0
Vegetable, brassica (Group 5)
conservation.
0
Vegetable, legume (Group 6)
Vegetable, foliage of legume
0
(Group 7) Apply Shark EW by ground or air alone or with other herbicides in
Vegetable, fruiting; Okra (Group the fallow period prior to planting or the emergence of any crop
0
8) listed on this label to control or suppress weeds. For optimum
0
Vegetable, cucurbit (Group 9) performance, make applications to actively growing weeds up to 4
0
Bushberry (Subgroup 13A) inches high or rosettes less than 3 inches across. Coverage is
0
Herbs and Spices (Group 19) essential for good weed control.
0
Tropical Fruits
0
Rapeseed Shark EW Use Rate
0
Mustard seed Apply Shark EW at up to 2.0 fl. ozs. (up to 0.031 pound active
0
Flax seed ingredient) per acre in fallow systems.
0
Sunflower seed
Adjuvant Recommendation
0
Safflower seed
A nonionic surfactant or crop oil concentrate or methylated seed oil
0
Crambe seed
is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at 0.25% v/v (2 pints
0
Borage seed
per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least 80% active
0
Strawberry
ingredient or a petroleum or oil seed based crop oil concentrate
0
Horseradish
(COC) at 1.5 to 2 % v/v (1.5 to 2.0 gallons per 100 gallons of spray
0
Sugarcane
solution) or a methylated seed oil (MSO). A high quality sprayable
0
Peanut
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100
gallons) or ammonium sulfate at 2 to 4 pounds per acre may be
Crop/Crop Group/Crop PHI
used in addition to the selected NIS, MSO or COC.
(Days Before Harvest)
Subgroup
or Growth Stage
Optimum broad-spectrum control of annual and perennial weeds
Vegetable, tuberous and corm
requires a tank mix with a broad-spectrum burndown herbicide such
(Subgroups 1C and 1D) 7
as glyphosate, glufosinate or paraquat. When tankmixing Shark EW
Citrus fruit (Group 10) 3
with other products, be sure the Shark EW is added to the spray
Pome fruit (Group 11) 3
tank water first. For specific mixing instructions, refer to the Mixing
Stone fruit (Group 12) 3
and Loading Instructions under the GENERAL INFORMATION
Caneberry (Subgroup 13B) 15
section.
Tree Nut, Pistachio (Group 14) 3
Grass (Group 17) 0
Tropical Tree Fruit 3 For all products used in tank mixes, refer to the specific product
Jointing Stage
Small Grains labels for all restrictions on tankmixing and observe all label
Small Grains (harvest aid) 3 precautions, instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
Sorghum (preplant and in-
6 Leaf Collars
season)
3
Sorghum (harvest aid)
PREPLANT BURNDOWN
14 Leaf Collars
Corn
7
Cotton (preplant and in-season)
For Corn, Cotton, Cucurbits (transplanted), Flax,
7
Cotton (harvest aid)
Fruiting Vegetables (transplanted), Grasses (Crop
Soybeans (preplant and in-
V10
season) Group 17), Legume Vegetables (Crop Group 6), Okra
3
Soybean (harvest aid)
(transplanted), Potatoes, Small Grains, Soybeans,
0
Hops
Sorghum, Strawberries (transplanted), Sunflowers
3
Grape
6
Tobacco:
Apply Shark EW alone or with other herbicides or liquid fertilizers as
Potato 7
a burn-down treatment prior to planting or within 24 hours after
planting of labeled crops to control or suppress weeds. Shark may
be used as a burndown treatment for previous crops prior to new
plantings. Apply Shark EW at up to 2.0 fl. ozs.(0.031 pound active
ingredient) per acre. Do not exceed the applicable amounts as
CROP ROTATIONAL RESTRICTIONS listed for the specific crop in the MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHARK
EW USE TABLE found on page 4. For optimum performance, make
Following an application of Shark EW, a treated field may be applications to actively growing weeds up to 4 inches high or
rosettes less than 3 inches across. Coverage is essential for good
rotated to a registered crop at any time, subject to specific crop
control. Optimum broad-spectrum control of annual and perennial
restrictions that may be found in the individual crop sections.
weeds requires a tank mix with burndown herbicides such as
All other crops may be planted after 12 months.
glyphosate, glufosinate, paraquat, 2,4-D, dicamba or Distinct.
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Shark EW Plus Glyphosate or Glufosinate Vegetable, leaves of root and tuber (Group 2) such as, but not
Apply Shark EW at 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. (0.008 to 0.016 pound active limited to Beets, Radish, Sugar beets, Turnip tops, Chicory
ingredient) per acre in combination with glyphosate or glufosinate
products at their labeled rates for increased speed of activity and
improved control of weeds such as those listed as follows.
Vegetable, bulb (Group 3) such as, but not limited to Chive,
Garlic, Onions, Leeks, Scallions, Dry bulb onions, Shallots
When applied as directed, Shark EW plus glyphosate or
glufosinate will provide:
Vegetable, leafy (Group 4) such as, but not limited to Celery,
Increased speed of activity and improved control of listed
Cress, Endive, Lettuce, Parsley, Purslane, Rhubarb, Spinach,
weeds.
Buttercup, smallflower Chickweed Radicchio, Swiss chard
Dandelion, common Henbit
Kochia Lambsquarters, common Vegetable, brassica (head, stem and leafy) (Group 5) such as, but
Marestail Morningglory, spp. not limited to Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Collards, Kale,
Pennycress, field Shepherdspurse Kohlrabi, Greens, Mustard
Smartweed, PA Tansymustard
Thistle, Russian Vegetable, legume (succulent or dried) (Group 6) such as, but
not limited to Edible peas, Cowpeas, Succulent shelled peas,
Shark EW Plus 2,4-D or Dicamba or Distinct Dwarf peas, Snap beans, Wax beans, Lima beans, Endamame
Apply Shark EW at 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz.(0.008 to 0.016 pound active
ingredient) per acre in combination with Vegetable, foliage of legume (Group 7) such as, but not limited to
2,4-D or dicamba or Distinct at the recommended rates for
Field peas, Cowpea, Endamame, Lupin, Lentil, Beans, Guar,
increased speed of activity and improved control of weeds such as
Catjang
those listed below.
Vegetable, fruiting (Group 8) such as, but not limited to Eggplant,
When applied as directed, Shark EW plus 2,4-D or dicamba or
Distinct will provide: Bell pepper, Pimento pepper, Sweet pepper, Tomatillo, Tomato,
Increased speed of activity and improved control of listed Pepino
weeds. Vegetable, cucurbit (Group 9) such as, but not limited to
Buckwheat, wild Buttercup Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Summer squash, Winter squash,
Henbit Kochia Pumpkin, Watermelon
Lambsquarters, common Lettuce, prickly
Marestail Morningglory, spp. Citrus Fruit (Group 10) such as, but not limited to Citrus Citron,
Pennycress, field Shepherdspurse Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin (tangerine), Orange
Smartweed, PA Tansymustard (sour and sweet), Pummelo, Tangelo
Thistle, Russian
Pome Fruit (Group 11) such as, but not limited to Apple,
Shark EW Plus Glyphosate or Glufosinate Plus 2,4-D or
Crabapple, Loquat, Mayhaw, Pear, Pear (oriental), Quince
Dicamba or Distinct
Apply Shark EW at 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. (0.008 to 0.016 pound active
Stone Fruit (Group 12) such as, but not limited to Apricot, Cherry
ingredient) per acre in combination with glyphosate or glufosinate
(sweet and tart), Nectarine, Peach, Plum, Plum (chicksaw,
plus 2,4-D, or dicamba or Distinct at the labeled use rates for
damson, Japanese), Plumcot, Prune
increased speed of activity and improved control of weeds. The
three-way combination is recommended for situations with dense
weed pressure and difficult to control weeds, including various Berries (Group 13) such as, but not limited to Blackberries,
weeds that may be resistant to glyphosate or phenoxy type Blueberries, Dewberries, Elderberries, Gooseberries,
herbicides. Raspberries, Currant
Users must follow the most restrictive labeling regarding plant back
Tree Nuts (Group 14) such as, but not limited to Almond, Beech
restrictions, rotational guidelines, methods of application, and
Nut, Brazil Nut, Butternut, Cashew, Chestnut, Chinquapin, Filbert
surfactant requirements of the tank mixture components.
(Hazelnut), Hickory Nut, Macadamia Nut (bush nut), Pecan,
Pistachio, Walnut (black and English)
When tank mixing with fertilizer solutions be sure to prepare an
Shark EW premixture of Shark EW and clean water.
Cereal Grains (Group 15) such as, but not limited to Barley,
Buckwheat, Corn, Millet (Pearl and proso), Oats, Popcorn, Rye,
For other specific mixing instructions, refer to the Mixing and
Sorghum, Teosinte, Triticale, Wheat
Loading Instructions under the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
Grasses (Group 17) such as, but not limited to Centipede,
Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, Orchardgrass, Ryegrass,
HOODED SPRAYER APPLICATIONS Fescue
Shark EW may be applied to the row middles of the following
Herbs and Spices (Group 19) such as, but not limited to Chive,
emerged crops using hooded sprayers in accordance with specific
Clove, Dill, Cinnamon, Fennel, Ginger, Horseradish, Nutmeg,
use information in the following Directions for Use section:
Parsley
Avocado, Banana, Cacao, Canola, Coconut, Coffee, Cotton,
Crambe, Cranberry, Date, Fallow Systems, Fig, Flaxseed, Grapes,
Tropical Fruits: Acerola, Atemoya, Biriba, Black Sapote, Canistel,
Guayule, Indian Mulberry, Kiwifruit, Okra, Olive, Palm Heart,
Custard apple, Feijoa, Guava, Jaboticaba, Llama, Longan,
Peanuts, Persimmon, Pomegranate, Strawberries, Sugarcane,
Luchee, Mamey, Sapote, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, Pawpaw,
Sunflowers, Tea and Tobacco.
Pulasan, Rambutan, Sapodilla, Soursop Spanish lime, Star apple,
Starfruit, Sugar apple, Wax jambu
Other crops included in the following Crop Groups:
(For additional information regarding crops within a group,
Vegetable, root and tuber (Group 1) such as, but not limited to
refer to the EPA Website:
Beets, Carrots, Horseradish, Radish, Turnips, Ginger, Sugar
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1995/May/Day-17/pr-
beets, Yams, Sweet potatoes, Potato
266.html
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Directions for Use: Nightshade, hairy
Pennycress, field
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled
Pigweed, prostrate
weeds between the rows of the above listed emerged crops. This
Pigweed, smooth
treatment may be made to crops grown in rows, and includes crops
Pigweed, tumble
grown in rows where mulch or plastic barriers are used as a weed
Purslane, common
control tool in the drill or plant line. Shark EW may be applied at use
Sesbania, hemp
rates up to 2 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient) per broadcast
Smartweed, PA (seedling)
acre per application in a minimum of 10 gallons per acre of finished
Tansymustard
spray. Always refer to the Maximum Allowable Shark EW chart on
Waterhemp
page 4 of this label for additional use information. Shark EW may
be tankmixed with other pesticides registered for crops utilizing this Use Rate
treatment pattern. fl. oz. (pound active
Weeds Controlled
ingredient) per acre)
Hooded sprayers must be designed, adjusted and operated in All the weeds controlled at 0.8 fl. 1.0 fl. oz. (0.016 pound
such a manner to totally enclose the spray pattern and to oz. (0.013 pound active) per acre active ingredient) per acre
prevent any spray deposition to green stem tissue, foliage, plus the weeds listed below:
blooms or fruit of the crop. Amaranth, spiny
Anoda, spurred
Sprayers shall not be operated at more than five (5) miles per hour Bedstraw, catchweed
in order to minimize vertical movement of the sprayer during Buffalobur
application, including the bouncing or raising of the equipment. Use Carpetweed
extreme care in applying to fields where the soil surface is uneven, Cocklebur
has deep furrows, drains or other contours that would disturb the Copperleaf, hophornbeam
adjustment and positioning of the spray equipment and/or the spray Cotton, GMO Varieties
pattern. Applications must not be made when wind conditions may Cotton, volunteer
disturb the spray patterns and result in spray deposition to sensitive Dayflower
plants or plant parts. Eclipta
Fiddleneck, coast
For optimum performance, make application to actively growing Groundcherry, smooth (seedling)
weeds up to 4 inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across. Groundcherry, Wright鈥檚
Coverage is essential for good control. Jimsonweed
Kochia
Adjuvant Recommendation Rocket, London
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil Morningglories
concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at Nightshade, American black
0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least Nightshade, black
80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil
Shepherdspurse
concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2% v/v (1 to 2
Spiderwort, tropical
gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution. A high quality sprayable
Thistle, Russian
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons
Wallflower, bushy
spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4
Use Rate
pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant
fl. oz. (pound active
Weeds Controlled
methylated seed oil or crop oil.
ingredient) per acre
All the weeds controlled at 1.1 fl. 1.6 fl oz. (0.025 pound
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide:
ozs. (0.016 pound active) per active ingredient) per acre
Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height or as
acre plus the weeds listed below:
specified.
Amaranth, Palmer
Shark EW Use Rate
Burclover
fl. oz.( pound active
Weeds Controlled
Spurry, corn
ingredient) per acre
Filaree, broadleaf
Lambsquarters, common (up to 3 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound
Filaree, white
inches tall) active ingredient) per acre
Lettuce, prickly
Morningglory, ivyleaf (up to 3
Mallow, Venice (up to 2 inches
leaves)
tall)
Morningglory, pitted (up to 3
Meadowfoam
leaves)
Mustard spp.
Nightshade, Eastern black
Redmaids
Pigweed, redroot
Velvetleaf
Precautions:
Waterhemp (up to 2 inches tall)
Crop injury will occur when spray is allowed to come in contact
Shark EW Use Rate
with the leaves, green stem tissue, flowers or fruit of the crop.
fl. oz. (pound active
Weeds Controlled
ingredient) per acre)
Restrictions:
All the weeds controlled at 0.5 fl. 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound
Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. oz. (0.031 pound active ingredient)
oz. (0.008 pound active) per acre active ingredient) per acre
during the preplant timing and no more than 4.1 fl. oz. (0.064 pound
plus the weeds listed below:
active ingredient) in-season as a row middle application.
Cheeseweed
Filaree, redstem
Do not apply more than 6.1 fl. oz. (0.096 pound active ingredient)
Flixweed
per crop season subject to the applicable amounts as listed in the
Lambsquarters, common
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHARK EW USE TABLE as shown on
Mallow, common
page 4 of this label.
Morningglory, entireleaf
Morningglory, ivyleaf
Morningglory, pitted
Morningglory, scarlet
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HARVEST AID TREATMENT instructions, refer to the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the
GENERAL INFORMATION sections.
Shark EW may be applied to the soybeans and the grain/forage
crops (barley, millet, oats, sorghum, triticale, wheat), dry beans, dry Refer to the other product鈥檚 label for restrictions on tankmixing, and
peas, vegetable, legume (Subgroup 6-C), and vegetable, foliage of observe all label precautions, instructions, and rotational cropping
legume (Group 7) to defoliate and/or desiccate troublesome restrictions. Adjust sprayers to position spray tips no lower than 18
inches above the crop. Operate the sprayer to avoid the application
broadleaf weeds such as morningglories, pigweeds, velvetleaf and
of high herbicide rates directly over the rows and/or into the whorl of
others that may be present at harvest. Shark EW may be used
the corn plant. Overlaps and slower ground speeds (caused by
alone or as a tank mixture with other harvest aids.
continuing to spray while starting, stopping or turning) may result in
Applications shall be made when the crop is mature and the grain higher application rates and possible crop response.
has begun to dry down, or according to Extension Service
recommendations in the use area. Shark EW Use Rates:
Use Shark EW at 0.5 to 1 fl. oz. (0.008 to 0.016 pound active
Shark EW Use Rate ingredient) per acre. Use higher rates when weeds are under stress
Apply Shark EW 1 to 2 fl. ozs. per acre, but not to exceed maximum or are larger.
labeled rates. Refer to the MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SHARK USE
RATE CHART and the PREHARVEST INTERVAL charts for Applications shall be made by ground equipment using a minimum
additional application information. If treatments of Shark EW have finished spray volume of 10 gallons of spray per acre or by air at a
been made to the crop earlier, that volume must be considered in minimum finished spray volume of 3 gallons of spray per acre.
determining the maximum use rate as a harvest aid treatment.
Application Precaution:
Applications shall be made in spray volume sufficient to provide The application of Shark EW to corn may result in temporary crop
complete coverage of foliage. Use a minimum of 10 gallons of response such as speckling or necrosis of the leaves. Yields will not
finished spray per acre for ground application and 5 gallons per acre be affected. Do not make applications when air temperatures are
for aerial application. abnormally cool or humidity is high or if the corn foliage is wet from
dew, rainfall or irrigation. Users should be aware of these inherent
Adjuvant Recommendation risks and accept these risks prior to application of Shark EW.
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil
concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at For additional information regarding potential crop response, refer to
the General Information section of the Shark EW .
0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least
80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil
concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2 v/v (1 to 2
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide:
gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution). A high quality sprayable
Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height, or as
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons
specified.
spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4
pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant
methylated seed oil or crop oil. Shark EW Use Rate
fl. oz, (pound active
Weeds Controlled
Coverage is essential for satisfactory performance. Repeat ingredient) per acre
application if necessary.
Lambsquarters, common (up to 3 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound
inches tall) active ingredient) per acre
Precaution
Morningglory, ivyleaf (up to 3
If applied as a tank mixture, refer to the other product鈥檚 label for
leaves)
restrictions on tank mixing, and observe all label precautions,
Morningglory, pitted (up to 3
instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
leaves)
Nightshade, Eastern black
Pigweed, redroot
CORN Velvetleaf
Waterhemp (up to 2 inches tall)
Field Corn, Seed Corn, Popcorn, Corn
Shark EW Use Rate
Silage, and Sweet Corn for Processing fl. oz (pound active
Weeds Controlled
and Fresh Market ingredient) per acre
Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to All the weeds controlled at 0.5 fl. 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound
emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply to corn in all tillage oz. (0.008 pound active) per acre active) per acre
systems from prior to planting up to 14-leaf collar growth stage. plus the weeds listed below:
Applications to corn greater than V8 stage should be made using
Cheeseweed
directed applications to improve weed coverage within the crop
Filaree, redstem
canopy and to minimize spray interception by the crop leaves. Do
Flixweed
not apply when conditions favor drift or when wind is above 10 mph.
Lambsquarters, common
For optimum performance, make application to actively growing
Mallow, common
weeds up to 4 inches high and rosettes less than 3 inches across.
Morningglory, spp.
Coverage is essential for good control. Nightshade, hairy
Pennycress, field
Adjuvant Recommendation Pigweed, prostrate
Use a nonionic surfactant at 0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of Pigweed, smooth
spray solution) having at least 80% active ingredient. Under dry Purslane, common
conditions, the use of a crop oil concentrate (COC) at 1.0% of v/v
Sesbania, hemp
may improve weed control. The use of a crop oil concentrate may
Smartweed, PA (seedling)
increase leaf speckling on the treated corn leaves.
Tansymustard
Waterhemp
To control weeds not listed on this label, Shark EW may be tank
mixed with other herbicides registered for use in corn. When tank Velvetleaf (up to 24 inches tall)
mixing Shark EW with other products, be sure Shark EW is added to (up to 36 inches for drop nozzle
the spray tank water first and thoroughly mixed. For specific mixing sprayers)
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Devilsclaw Thistle, Russian
Shark EW Use Rate
fl. oz. (pound active
Weeds Controlled Eveningprimrose, cutleaf Velvetleaf
ingredient) Per acre Jimsonweed Mallow, Venice
All the weeds controlled at 0.8 fl. 1.0 fl. oz. (0.016 pound Kochia++ Anoda, spurred
oz. (0.013 pound active) per acre active ingredient) per acre Lambsquarters, common Waterhemp, common
plus the weeds listed below: Morningglory, spp. Waterhemp, tall
Amaranth, spiny Nightshade, Eastern black
Anoda, spurred
Nightshade, hairy
Bedstraw, catchweed
Carpetweed ++ Kochia control up to 2 inches tall with Shark EW + Atrazine +
Cocklebur COC only.
Copperleaf, hophornbeam Refer to the Atrazine labels for additional weed listings and for
Cotton, GMO varieties higher use rates.
Cotton, volunteer
Dayflower Shark EW Plus Dicamba
Eclipta Shark EW at 0.5 fl. ozs. (0.008 pound active ingredient) per acre
Fiddleneck, coast plus 0.25% v/v nonionic surfactant (2 pints per 100 gallons) can be
Groundcherry, smooth (seedling) tankmixed with dicamba herbicides (8 fluid ounces per acre) for
control of general broadleaf weeds including the following:
Groundcherry, Wright鈥檚
Jimsonweed
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide:
Kochia
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
Rocket, London
Morningglories, spp. Buckwheat, wild Pigweed, triazine resistant
Nightshade, American black Cocklebur, common Potato, volunteer
Nightshade, black Jimsonweed Ragweed, common
Shepherdspurse Kochia ++ Ragweed, giant
Spiderwort, tropical Lambsquarters Smartweed, PA (seedling)
Thistle, Russian Morningglory, spp. Sunflower, common
Wallflower, bushy Nightshade, black Thistle, Russian
Pigweed, redroot Velvetleaf
Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. oz. (0.031 pound active ingredient) of Pigweed, smooth Waterhemp, common
Shark EW per acre per season including fallow/preplant burndown
Waterhemp, tall
and labeled crop applications.
++ Kochia control up to 2 inches tall can be obtained with Shark EW plus
Tank Mixtures atrazine plus COC only.
Shark EW may be tankmixed with other labeled herbicides to control Refer to the dicamba labels for additional weed listings and for higher use
weeds not listed on this label. Read and follow all manufacturers' rates.
Refer to the Tank Mixture Section for information on potential leaf injury.
label recommendations for the companion herbicide. When
tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure Shark EW is
Shark EW Plus Atrazine Plus Dicamba or 2,4-D
mixed in the spray tank water first.
For the control of additional or certain larger weeds up to 6 inches
tall, Atrazine may be added to the tank mixtures of Shark EW plus
For control of additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW
dicamba, Shark EW plus 2,4-D (amine) or Shark EW plus dicamba.
may be tankmixed with 2,4-D (amine), Accent庐, Accent Gold庐,
Atrazine, Banvel庐, Basis庐, Basis Gold庐, Beacon庐, Callisto, Clarity鈩?,
Add 2,4-D (amine) to the tank mix at 0.125 to 0.25 pound active
Distinct庐, Equip庐, Exceed庐, Hornet庐, Liberty庐, Lightning庐,
ingredient per acre or dicamba at 3 to 4 fluid ounces per acre.
Marksman庐, Northstar鈩?, Option庐, Permit庐, Poast庐, glyphosate
Higher rates of atrazine, dicamba herbicides can be used, but do not
products, Scorpion庐 III, Sencor庐, Shotgun庐, Spirit鈩?, Steadfast,
exceed the recommended label use rates allowed by these labels.
Sterling庐, and Touchdown庐.
Add a 0.25% v/v nonionic surfactant (2 pints per 100 gallons) to the
tank mixture. Under very dry soil moisture conditions, the use of
When tankmixing Shark EW with Accent, Accent Gold, Atrazine,
crop oil concentrate at 1% v/v (1 gallon per 100 gallon spray
Basis Gold, Liberty, Poast庐, glyphosate products for use on GMO
solution) may improve weed control. The use of crop oil concentrate
corn, and Shotgun use adjuvants recommended on the tank mix
may increase leaf speckling. Refer to the Tank Mixture section for
partner label. These may include nonionic surfactant, crop oil
information on potential leaf injury.
concentrate, 28% nitrogen, ammonium sulfate or combinations of
these.
For control of the following weeds up to 6 inches in height, or
as specified, add dicamba at 3 to 4 ounces per acre to Shark
Leaf speckling can occur when Shark EW is used with certain crop
EW tank mixes with atrazine or to Shark EW tank mixes with
protection products and adjuvants. Refer to the Tank Mixtures and
other products that allow the use of dicamba on their labels.
Recommended Adjuvants sections under General Information.
Bromxynil mixtures and Basagran mixtures may cause significant Amaranth, Palmer (up to 4 inches)
crop response when in contact with crop foliage. Amaranth, Spiny (up to 4 inches)
Cocklebur, common
Shark EW Plus Atrazine Lambsquarters, common
Shark EW may be tankmixed at a rate of 0.5 fl. ozs. (0.008 pound Kochia (up to 4 inches tall)
active ingredient) per acre with Atrazine 4L (16 fluid ounces per Morningglory spp.
acre) or Atrazine 90DF (9 ounces per acre) to control the following Nightshade, Eastern black
weeds: Nightshade, hairy
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide: Pigweed, redroot
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall. Pigweed, smooth
Ragweed, common
Amaranth, Palmer (not triazine
Ragweed, giant (up to 4 inches tall)
resistant)
Smartweeds, annual (seedling)
Amaranth, spiny Pigweed, redroot
Sunflower, common (up to 4 inches tall)
Buckwheat, wild Pigweed, smooth
Velvetleaf (up to 24 inches)
Buffalobur Pigweed
Waterhemp, common
Carpetweed Potato, volunteer Waterhemp, tall
Cocklebur Purslane, common
Copperleaf, hophornbeam Sesbania, hemp
Croton, woolly Smartweed, annual
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Special Corn Use Applications Post-directed and Lay-by Application
For Directed Applications Shark EW is a contact herbicide for postemergence directed sprayer
Shark EW may be applied with drop nozzles or other sprayers or hooded/shielded sprayer applications for the control of broadleaf
capable of directing the spray to the target weeds and away from the weeds in cotton. Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with
whorl of the corn plant. Shark EW may be used up to the maximum other herbicides to emerged and actively growing weeds. When
of 2 fl. oz. (0.031 pound active) per acre. Rates above 0.5 fl. oz.
tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark EW is
can be used to aid in control of larger weeds as listed under,
mixed in the spray tank water first. For specific mixing instructions,
鈥淐ontrol of Weeds鈥?. Be aware that weeds growing in and under
refer to the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the GENERAL
dense canopies may not receive adequate spray coverage
INFORMATION section. Applications of Shark EW or Shark EW
necessitating the use of higher spray volumes for acceptable
tank mixes must be made with directed sprayers or hooded sprayers
control. Use appropriate rates of adjuvants such as non-ionic
surfactant (NIS), crop oil concentrate (COC) or methylated seed oil to prevent contact of spray solution with the cotton plant. Do not
(MSO). allow spray solution to contact cotton foliage or green stem tissue or
blooms. Directed spray equipment must position nozzles a
Hooded Sprayer Applications minimum 3 to 4 inches above the soil, with nozzles directed beneath
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled the crop canopy. Shark EW or Shark EW tank mix applications shall
weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer be made to cotton that is a minimum of 6 inches in height.
Applications section of this label for additional specific use Applications to cotton at 5 to 6 nodes or less must be made with
directions. hooded or shielded sprayer equipment to completely avoid contact
with cotton plants. Lay-by applications of Shark EW or Shark EW
Seed Corn Production
tank mixtures at later growth stages of cotton may be made when
For seed production fields, apply Shark EW using drop nozzles or
cotton plants have achieved a height of 12 inches or more with
other equipment to make a directed spray treatment. Avoid directing
sufficient bark development and height differential between crop
spray solution into the whorl.
bottom leaves and the soil. Spray solution shall be directed at the
base of cotton plants for minimal contact with green stem tissue or
Seed corn inbreds have generally shown good tolerance to Shark
EW herbicide, however, all inbreds have not been tested. Broadcast foliage while maintaining maximum contact with broadleaf weeds
applications may result in spray being concentrated into the whorl of that are at appropriate treatment size.
the plant that will increase leaf response. To minimize application
into the whorl of the plants, drop nozzles or other type directed Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist or wind is above 10
sprayers must be used to direct the spray to the targeted weeds.
mph.
Sweet Corn Production For optimum performance, make application to actively growing
Shark EW may be applied to sweet corn, however, the user
weeds up to 4 inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across.
assumes all responsibility for herbicide tolerance with such
Coverage is essential for good control.
use. All hybrids/varieties have not been tested for sensitivity to
Shark EW herbicide nor does FMC Corporation have access to
Adjuvant Recommendation
all seed company or food processor data. Broadcast
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil
applications may result in spray being concentrated into the
concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at
whorl of the plant that will increase leaf response. To minimize
application into the whorl of the plants, drop nozzles or other 0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least
type directed sprayers must be used to direct the spray to the 80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil
targeted weeds. concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2 v/v (1 to 2
gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution). A high quality sprayable
Therefore, any crop response arising from the use of Shark EW liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons
herbicide on sweet corn is the responsibility of the user. Use spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4
Shark EW herbicide only under the recommendation of the
pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant
Seed Company, food processor, or State Agricultural Extension
methylated seed oil or crop oil.
Service.
Shark EW Use Rates and Weeds Controlled
Use only NIS as the spray adjuvant in sweet corn applications.
Apply Shark EW as a post-directed treatment using a directed
sprayer a hooded sprayer or lay-by sprayer delivering a minimum
finished spray volume of 10 gallons per acre. Do not apply more
than 3.2 fl. ozs. (0.05 lb.ai) Shark EW per season by post-directed
COTTON and lay-by applications.
When applied at 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound active ingredient) per
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide:
Control of listed weeds.
Removal of Failed Cotton Stands
Amaranthus spp. Purslane, common
Apply Shark EW at the rate of up to 1.6 fl. ozs. (up to 0.025 pound
Cotton, volunteer Sesbania, hemp
active ingredient) per acre broadcast as a foliar spray over the top of
Cotton, GMO Varieties Smartweed, Pennsylvania
the remaining cotton plants with sufficient spray volume to provide
Lambsquarters Spurge, prostrate
coverage of the cotton plant, particularly the terminal area.
Mallow, Venice Velvetleaf
Coverage is essential for good control.
Nightshade spp.
Use a crop oil concentrate at 1% v/v (1 gallon per 100 gallons of
spray solution). When applied at 1.0 fl. oz. (0.016 pound active ingredient) per
acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide:
Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist or wind is above 10 Control of listed weeds.
mph. All weeds controlled at 0.8 fl. oz. plus:
Anoda, spurred Morningglory, entireleaf
Hooded Sprayer Applications
Carpetweed Morningglory, ivyleaf
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled
Cheeseweed Morningglory, pitted
weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer
Cocklebur, common Morningglory, scarlet
Applications section of this label for additional specific use
Fiddleneck, coast Nettle, stinging
directions.
Groundcherry, Wright Sage, lanceleaf
Kochia Shepherdspurse
Rocket, London Spiderwort, tropical
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Post-directed Applications For Broadleaf Weed Control
When applied at 1.6 fl. ozs. (0.025 pound active ingredient) per Shark EW may be applied for postemergence weed control of
acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide: certain susceptible broadleaf weeds at a minimum of 20 gallons
Control of listed weeds. finished spray per broadcast acre when used alone or in
combination with other herbicides. Apply Shark EW at 1 to 2 fl. oz.
All weeds controlled at 1.0 fl. oz. plus:
((0.016 to 0.031 pound active ingredient) per acre for control of
Ragweed, common
susceptible broadleaf weeds. Use the lower rate for control of small
seedling weeds at the 2 to 3-leaf stage; use higher rates for control
For control of additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW
of larger weeds up to the 6-leaf stage. Applications to weeds
may be tankmixed with other herbicides such as glyphosate
beyond the 6-leaf stage may result in only partial control.
products, Staple, Buctril, Caparol, Cotoran (or other products
containing fluometuron), Karmex, MSMA, or other herbicides
Shark EW may be tankmixed with other registered herbicides that
registered for cotton post-directed and/or lay-by applications. Refer
have preemergence or postemergence activity. Any preemergence
to the other product鈥檚 label for restrictions on tankmixing, and
activity must rely on activity from other herbicides as directed on
observe all label precautions, instructions and rotational cropping
their labels. Contact herbicides may be tank mixed with Shark EW
restrictions.
to obtain a broader spectrum of weeds controlled. If Shark EW is
used in a tank mixture, refer to the other product labels for all
Harvest Aid Application
restrictions on tank mixing and observe all label precautions,
Shark EW may be applied as a harvest aid to defoliate and
instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
desiccate cotton and troublesome weeds that may be present at
harvest. It may be used alone or as a tank mixture with other cotton
Coverage is essential for good control. Use a spray volume
harvest aids.
adequate to obtain thorough coverage with the minimum being 20
gallons of finished spray per acre. Apply only with ground
Use a quality spray adjuvant, such as nonionic surfactant (NIS) or
equipment. Applications may be made with boom equipment,
crop oil concentrate (COC) at the recommended rates. NIS is the
shielded or hooded sprayers, hand-held and high-volume wands or
recommended adjuvant during warmer periods with COC being the
orchard guns.
better choice for applications during cooler periods.
Adjuvant Recommendation
Make application when 60 to 70 percent of the bolls are open, or
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil
according to the State Agricultural Extension Service
concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at
recommendations in the use area.
0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least
80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil
Apply Shark EW as a broadcast spray at a rate of up to 1.6 fl. ozs.
concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2 v/v (1 to 2
per acre (up to 0.025 lb ai per acre) in spray volume sufficient to
gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution). A high quality sprayable
provide complete coverage of cotton foliage. Use a minimum of 10
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons
gallons of finished spray per acre for ground application and 5
spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4
gallons per acre for aerial application. Coverage is essential for
pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant
defoliation. Repeat application if necessary to remove remaining
methylated seed oil or crop oil.
foliage or control regrowth. Do not apply more than 3.2 fl. ozs. (0.05
pound active ingredient) per acre total as a harvest aid. Dense
If Shark EW is used in a tank mixture, refer to the other product
cotton canopy, large plant size, and environmental conditions not
labels for all restrictions on tankmixing and observe all label
conducive to complete plant coverage may reduce initial application
precautions, instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
performance and increase the need for a second application.
Band Treatment Applications
Shark EW may be applied as a tank mix or as a sequential
For band treatment, apply the broadcast equivalent rate and volume
application tankmixed with Dropp, Def, Finish, Prep, Folex, Harvade,
per acre. To determine these:
Ginstar, CottonQuik, or other registered cotton harvest aid products.
Band Width Inches Broadcast
X = Band Rate
Refer to the other product鈥檚 label for restrictions on tankmixing, and Rate Per Acre
Row Width Inches
observe all label precautions, instructions and rotational cropping
Band Width Inches Broadcast
restrictions. X = Band Volume
Volume Per Acre
Row Width Inches
Restrictions
Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. When applied at up 2.0 ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient) per
Do not apply more than 7.9 fl. ozs. (0.124 pound active ingredient) acre, Shark EW will provide:
per acre total for preplant and in-season weed control. Control of the following weeds.
Do not apply more than 3.2 fl. ozs. (0.05 pound active ingredient) Amaranth, Palmer Nettle, stinging
per acre total as a harvest aid. Burclover Nightshade, black
Cheeseweed Nightshade, Eastern black
Cocklebur, common Nightshade, hairy
Fiddleneck, coast Pigweed, redroot
Filaree, spp. Pigweed, smooth
BERRIES Lambsquarters, common Lettuce, prickly
Rocket, London Redmaids
BUSHBERRY Mallow, common Shepherdspurse
Such as Blueberry (highbush and lowbush), Morningglory, ivyleaf Sowthistle
Currant, Elderberry, Gooseberry, Huckleberry Morningglory, pitted Velvetleaf
Nettle, burning
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Precautions
Extreme caution must be taken during applications when desirable
Dormant Applications
Shark EW may be applied broadcast to the base of the trunk to fruit or foliage and/or blooms are present in order to avoid fruit
control emerged and actively growing weeds during the dormant spotting or leaf necrosis. Do not allow Shark EW spray mist to come
stage of the crop. in contact with green stem tissue, desirable fruit, blooms or foliage.
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When applied at 1.0 fl. ozs. (0.016 pound active ingredient) per
For seedling or newly transplanted bushes, do not allow spray to acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide:
contact green bark of trunk area. Use shielded sprayers only. Control of listed weeds.
All weeds controlled at 0.8 fl. oz. plus:
Use nozzles that will produce coarse or very coarse droplets of a Anoda, spurred Morningglory, entireleaf
Volume Median Diameter (VMD), greater than 450 microns. Do not Carpetweed Morningglory, ivyleaf
exceed 30 psi spray pressure unless otherwise required by the Cocklebur, common Morningglory, pitted
manufacturer of drift reduction nozzles. Groundcherry, Wright Morningglory, scarlet
Kochia Sage, lanceleaf
Restrictions
Do not apply more than 2 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient)
during the dormant stage, and 6.1 fl. ozs. (0.064 pound active When applied at 1.6 fl. ozs. (0.025 pound active ingredient) per
ingredient) in-season as a row middle application. acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide:
Do not apply more than 6.1 fl. ozs. (0.096 pound active ingredient) Control of listed weeds.
per crop season.
All weeds controlled at 1.0 fl. ozs. plus:
Nightshade, silverleaf (Suppression)
CANEBERRY
Such as cultivars or hybrids of Blackberry, When applied at up 2.0 ounces (0.031 pound active ingredient)
per acre, Shark EW will provide:
Boysenberry, Black Raspberry, Red Raspberry
Control of the following weeds.
Amaranth, Palmer Nightshade, black
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Burclover Nightshade, Eastern black
Cheeseweed Nightshade, hairy
Post-Directed Application For Primocane and Weed Control
Cocklebur, common Pigweed, redroot
Shark EW is a contact herbicide for directed application for the
Fiddleneck, coast Pigweed, smooth
control of primocanes and weeds. Apply when primocanes are
Filaree, spp. Prickly lettuce
approximately 6 inches in height as a directed application of 6.4 fl.
ozs. (0.1 pound active ingredient) per acre in a minimum of 20 Lambsquarters, common Redmaids
gallons of finished spray per broadcast acre at intervals of 14 to 21 Mallow, common Rocket, London
days. Morningglory, ivyleaf Shepherdspurse
Direct the spray to the bottom 18 inches of the canes and also to Morningglory, pitted Sowthistle
contact the soil out to 24 inches from each side of the plant row for Nettle, burning Velvetleaf
the control of primocanes and broadleaf weeds.
Nettle, stinging
For control of additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW
Band Treatment Applications
may be tankmixed with other herbicides registered for use in
For band treatment, apply the broadcast equivalent rate and volume
caneberries. When tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be
per acre. To determine these:
sure the Shark EW is mixed in the spray tank water first. For
Band Width Inches Broadcast specific mixing instructions, refer to the Mixing and Loading
X = Band Rate
Rate Per Acre Instructions under the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
Row Width Inches
Band Width Inches Broadcast
X = Band Volume Precautions
Volume Per Acre
Row Width Inches Extreme caution must be taken during applications when desirable
For weed control apply Shark EW according to the table below using fruit, foliage and/or blooms are present in order to avoid spotting or
a minimum finished spray volume of 20 gallons per acre. For necrosis. Do not allow Shark EW spray mist to come in contact with
optimum performance, make applications to actively growing weeds green stem tissue, desirable fruit, blooms or foliage.
up to 4 inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across.
Coverage is essential for good control. Newly planted caneberries should only be treated with shielded
sprayers or hooded sprayers.
Adjuvant Recommendation
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil Use nozzles that will produce coarse or very coarse droplets of a
concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at Volume Median Diameter (VMD), greater than 450 microns. Do not
0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least exceed 30 psi spray pressure unless otherwise required by the
80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil manufacturer of drift reduction nozzles.
concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2 v/v (1 to 2
gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution). A high quality sprayable Restrictions
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons Do not apply when conditions favor drift or when wind is above 10
spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4 mph.
pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant Do not apply more than 25.6 fl. ozs. per acre per season (0.4 pound
methylated seed oil or crop oil. active ingredient) per acre per season.
Do not make application less than 14 days apart.
When applied at 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound active ingredient) per Do not apply within 15 days of harvest
acre, Shark EW applied alone will provide:
Control of listed weeds.
SORGHUM (Grain and Forage)
Amaranthus spp. Purslane, common
Bindweed, field Smartweed, PA (seedling)
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Hemp Sesbania Spurge, prostrate
Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to
Lambsquarters Velvetleaf
emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply to sorghum in all tillage
Nightshade spp.
systems from prior to planting up through the 6-leaf growth stage.
d
Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist or wind is above 10
mph. For optimum performance, make applications to actively
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growing weeds up to 4 inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches Tank Mixtures
across. Coverage is essential for good control. Shark EW may be tankmixed with other herbicides to control weeds
not listed on this label. Read and follow all manufacturers' label
Adjuvant Recommendation recommendations for the companion herbicide except for specific
Use a nonionic surfactant at 0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of recommendations on this label. When tank mixing Shark EW with
spray solution) having at least 80% active ingredient. other products, be sure the Shark EW is mixed in the spray tank
Postemergence broadcast applications of Shark EW with crop oil water first.
concentrate are not recommended as increased crop response may
occur. For control of additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW
may be tankmixed with 2,4-D (amine), Atrazine, Banvel庐, Clarity鈩?,
To control weeds not listed on this label, Shark EW may be Laddok庐, Paramount, Peak庐, Permit庐, Starane庐 and Sterling庐.
tankmixed with other herbicides registered for use in grain sorghum.
When tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark Leaf speckling can occur when Shark EW is used with certain
EW is mixed in the spray tank water first. For specific mixing formulations of crop protection products and adjuvants. Refer
instructions, refer to the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the to the Tank Mixtures and Recommended Adjuvants sections
GENERAL INFORMATION section. Refer to the other product鈥檚 under General Information.
label for restrictions on tankmixing, and observe all label
precautions, instructions, and rotational cropping restrictions. For Directed Applications
Sprayers shall be adjusted and operated to avoid the application of Drop nozzles are recommended if applications are to be made
excessive herbicide rates directly over the row and/or into the whorl under any of these conditions such as cool , cloudy, wet, or high
of the sorghum plant. humidity to limit the amount of product deposited onto sorghum
leaves and/or into the sorghum whorl. Shark EW may be used up to
Broadcast applications of Shark EW to sorghum with wet foliage or the maximum of 1 fl. oz. (0.016 pound active ingredient) per acre
application during periods of adverse environmental conditions such using drop nozzles for control of larger weed sizes for those weeds
as cool, cloudy, wet, or high humidity may cause increased crop listed under 鈥淐ontrol of Weeds鈥?.
response. For additional information on crop response, refer to the
General Information section of the Shark EW label. When applying Shark EW postemergence to sorghum grown
for seed, the use of drop nozzles is recommended to direct
Shark EW Use Rates spray from uppermost crop leaves and the sorghum whorl.
Use Shark EW at 0.5 to 1 fl. ozs. (0.008 to 0.016 pound active
ingredient) per acre. Use higher rates when weeds are under stress Hooded Sprayer Applications
or are larger. Shark EW use rates of 0.6 to 1 fl ozs may only be Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled
made with directed spray equipment or hooded sprayers. weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer
Applications section of this label for additional specific use
Applications shall be made by ground equipment using a minimum directions.
finished spray volume of 10 gallons of spray per acre or by air at a
minimum finished spray volume of 3 gallons of spray per acre. Precautions
Drop nozzles should be used to minimize spray solution contact with
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide: crop foliage when the Shark EW use rate is higher than 0.5 fl. oz.
Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches tall unless (0.008 pound active ingredient) per acre.
otherwise specified.
Shark EW Use Rate Restrictions
Weeds Controlled fl. oz. (pound active
Do not apply more than 1.0 fl. oz. (0.016 pound active ingredient)
ingredient) per acre
per acre per season including fallow, preplant burndown and labeled
Lambsquarters, common (up to 3 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound
crop applications.
inches tall) active ingredient) per
acre
Morningglory, ivyleaf (up to 3 leaves)
Morningglory, pitted (up to 3 leaves)
SOYBEANS
Nightshade, Eastern black
Pigweed, redroot
Velvetleaf (up to 18 inches) TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Waterhemp (up to 2 inches tall)
Shark EW Use Rate Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to
Weeds Controlled fl. oz./acre, (pound active emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply to soybeans in all
ingredient) per acre tillage systems from prior to planting up to emergence. Do not apply
All the weeds controlled at 0.5 fl. oz. 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound Shark EW during a period from emergence to V2. After plants have
(0.008 pound active) per acre plus active ingredient) per reached V3, applications can be made up to V10. Do not apply
the weeds listed below: acre when conditions favoring drift exist.
Cheeseweed
Filaree, redstem For optimum performance, make application to actively growing
Flixweed weeds up to 4 inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across.
Lambsquarters, common Use the higher rates when treating more mature weeds or dense
Mallow, common vegetative growth. Coverage is essential for good control.
Morningglory, spp.
Nightshade, hairy For additional information on crop response refer to the General
Pennycress, field Information section of the Shark EW label.
Pigweed, prostrate
Pigweed, smooth
Broadcast Postemergence Applications
Purslane, common
Apply Shark EW at 0.25 fl. oz. (0.004 pound active ingredient) per
Sesbania, hemp
acre for the control of velvetleaf. Do not apply Shark EW to
Smartweed, PA (seedling)
soybeans with maturities less than Group 2.0. For soybeans of
Tansymustard
maturity Group 2.1 to 3.4, Shark EW may be used at rates up to
Waterhemp (common)
0.25 fl. oz. per acre. Use caution when making applications when
Waterhemp (tall)
making these treatments.
Velvetleaf (up to 24 inches)
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When used as directed Shark EW at the rate of 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008
pound active ingredient) per acre, will provide:
Adjuvant Recommendation Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height, or as
Use NIS only as the adjuvant for this treatment at the rate of 0.25% specified.
v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution). Lambsquarters, common (up to 3 Pigweed, redroot
inches tall)
For later maturing soybeans than Group 3.5, Shark EW may be Morningglory, ivyleaf (up to 3 Velvetleaf
applied at rates up to 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound active ingredient) per leaves)
acre. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at 0.25% v/v (2 pints NIS per Morningglory, pitted (up to 3 Waterhemp (up to 2 inches
100 gallons of spray solution) having at least 80% active ingredient. leaves) tall)
Nightshade, Eastern black (up to 4
Broadcast Application Precaution inches tall)
The application of Shark EW to soybeans may result in crop
response. Soybeans may show some burn, speckling or necrosis of When used as directed Shark EW, at the rate of 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013
crop leaves. Soybeans quickly outgrow initial herbicide effects and pound active ingredient) per acre, will provide:
yields are not affected. Do not make applications during conditions Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height, or as
of abnormal cool, high humidity or if foliage is wet from dew, rainfall specified.
or irrigation. Users should be aware of these potential effects prior
All the weeds controlled at 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound active
to making applications. If the user is not willing to accept these
ingredient) per acre plus the listed weeds:
risks, applications should not be made.
Bindweed, field (Above ground
Pennycress, field
plant parts only)
For additional information on crop response, refer to the General
Cheeseweed Pigweed, smooth
Information section of this label.
Filaree, redstem
Flixweed Pigweed, prostrate
Tank Mixtures
Lambsquarters, common Purslane, common
Shark EW may be tankmixed with other herbicides to control weeds
Mallow, common Sesbania, hemp
not listed on this label. Do not use with diphenylether herbicides.
Morningglory spp. Smartweed, PA (seedling)
Read and follow all manufacturer鈥檚 label directions for the mixture
Nightshade, hairy Tansymustard
herbicide except for specific recommendations on this label. When
Waterhemp, tall Waterhemp, common
tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark EW is
added in the spray tank water first. For specific mixing instructions,
refer to the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the GENERAL When used as directed Shark EW, at the rate of 1.0 fl. ozs.
INFORMATION section. For control of additional broadleaf weeds (0.016 pound active ingredient) per acre, will provide:
and grasses, Shark EW may be tankmixed with glyphosate or Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height, or as
glufosinate products for use on GMO soybeans. Leaf injury can specified.
occur when Shark EW is used with certain formulations of crop All the weeds controlled at 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound active
protection products and adjuvants. Refer to the Tank Mixtures and ingredient) per acre plus the listed weeds:
Recommended Adjuvants sections under General Information. Amaranth, spiny Groundcherry, Wright鈥檚
Anoda, spurred Groundcherry, smooth (seedling)
When used as directed Shark EW at 0.25 fl. oz. (0.004 pound Bedstraw, catchweed Jimsonweed
active ingredient) per acre will provide: Buffalobur Kochia
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall. Carpetweed Rocket, London
Velvetleaf Cocklebur Morningglories
Copperleaf, hophornbeam Nightshade, black
When used as directed, Shark EW at 0.5 fl. oz. (0.008 pound Cotton, volunteer Nightshade, American black
active ingredient) per acre will provide: Cotton, GMO Varieties Spiderwort, tropical
Control of weeds up to 4 inches tall, or as specified.
Dayflower Shepherdspurse
Nightshade, black Morningglory, Ivyleaf (up to 3 true leaves) Eclipta Thistle, Russian
Fiddleneck, coast Wallflower, bushy
Lambsquarters,
Morningglory, Pitted (up to 3 true leaves)
common
When used as directed Shark EW, at the rate of 1.5 fl. ozs.
Pigweed, redroot Waterhemp, spp. (up to 3 inches tall) (0.023 pound active ingredient) per acre, will provide:
Control of the listed weeds up to four (4) inches in height.
Hooded Sprayer Applications All the weeds controlled at 1.0 fl. ozs. (0.016 pound active
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled ingredient) per acre plus the listed weeds:
weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer Ammannia, purple Lettuce, prickly
Applications of this label for additional specific use directions. Buckwheat, wild Mallow, Venice (up to 2 inches tall)
Buffalobur Meadowfoam
For Directed Applications Burclover Mustard spp.
Use Shark EW at 0.5 to 1.5 fl. ozs. (0.008 to 0.023 pound active Filaree, broadleaf Redmaids
ingredient) per acre. Applications shall be made by ground Filaree, white Spurry, corn
equipment using a finished volume of 10 to 20 gallons of spray per
acre. When soybeans are grown under very dry soil moisture
conditions, a high quality sprayable liquid nitrogen fertilizer (2 to 4% Restrictions
v/v) or 2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallon spray solution) may be used in Do not apply more than 1.5 fl. ozs. (0.023 pound active ingredient)
addition to the nonionic surfactant. Apply as a post-directed per season.
treatment with spray directed toward the base of the plant and avoid Do not feed treated soybean forage or soybean hay to livestock.
contact with soybean foliage. The use of spray shields may reduce Do not use with diphenylether herbicides.
spray contact with soybean foliage. Shark EW herbicide contact Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist.
with soybean foliage can result in significant crop response. Do not apply when crop foliage is wet from dew, rainfall or
irrigation.
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formulations may increase leaf speckling. Do not use Shark EW
SMALL GRAINS with crop oil concentrates (COC), methylated seed oils (MSO) or
Barley, Grain and Forage Millets, Oats, Rye, silicone based adjuvants.
Teosinte, Triticale, and Wheat
With 2,4-D (amine or ester) or MCPA (amine or ester)
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION Shark EW may be tank mixed at a rate of 0.5 to 1.0 fl. ozs. (0.008-
Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to 0.016 pound active ingredient) per acre with 2,4-D (amine or ester)
emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply to small grains in all or MCPA (amine or ester) for use on small grains. For optimum
tillage systems from prior to planting up to jointing. For optimum results add 2,4-D (amine or ester) to the tank at 0.25 lb. acid
performance, make application to actively growing weeds up to 4 equivalent per acre or MCPA (amine or ester) at 0.375 lb acid
inches tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across. For dense weed equivalent per acre. Higher rates of these herbicides can be used,
pressure, use the higher recommended rate plus tank mix but do not exceed the recommended label use rates allowed by
combinations. Coverage is essential for good control. these labels. Add nitrogen fertilizer (2 to 4% v/v) 2 to 4 gallons per
100 gallons or ammonium sulfate 4 lbs. per acre) to the tank
Adjuvant Recommendation mixture.
Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at 0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons
of spray solution) having at least 80% active ingredient. A high When applied as directed, Shark EW in tank mixtures with 2,4-D
quality sprayable liquid nitrogen fertilizer (2 to 4% v/v or 2 to 4 (amine or ester) or MCPA (amine or ester) herbicides will
gallons per 100 gallon spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) provide:
at the rate of 2 to 4 pounds per acre may be used in addition to the Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
nonionic surfactant. Bedstraw, catchweed
Buckwheat, wild Pennycress, field**
To control weeds not listed on this label, Shark EW may be Cocklebur Pepperweed, greenflower**
tankmixed with other registered herbicides.
Croton, woolly Pigweed, prostrate
Fiddleneck Pigweed, redroot
When tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark
Filaree, redstem Pigweed, smooth
EW is mixed in the spray tank water first. For specific mixing
Flixweed** Pigweed, tumble
instructions, refer to the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the
Gromwell, common Primrose, cutleaf
GENERAL INFORMATION section. Refer to the other product鈥檚
Groundsel, common Amaranthus, spp.
label for restrictions on tankmixing, and observe all label
Knotweed, prostrate* Radish, wild
precautions, instructions, and rotational cropping restrictions. Shark
Kochia Ragweed, common
EW may be applied by ground or air. Coverage is essential for
Lambsquarters, common Ragweed, giant
good control. Applications shall be made by ground equipment
Lettuce, miners Sowthistle, annual
using a minimum finished spray volume of 10 gallons of spray per
acre. Applications made by air shall utilize a minimum finished Lettuce, prickly Speedwell, ivyleaf
spray volume of 3 gallons per acre. Up to half of the spray volume Rocket, London** Sunflower, wild
(by air or ground) may be liquid nitrogen fertilizer. Mustard, blue*** Tarweed, coast
Mustard, tansy** Thistle, Russian
Mustard, tumble** Wallflower, bushy
When applied at 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. (0.008 to 0.016 pound active
ingredient) per acre Shark EW will provide: Mustard, wild** Waterhemp, tall
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall, or as specified. Nightshade, black
Bedstraw, catchweed Nightshade, black
*For Knotweed control, use Shark EW + 2,4-D (amine or ester) only.
Fiddleneck, coast Cheeseweed
**These weeds can be treated from the rosette through bolting growth
Flixweed Pennycress, field stages.
Lambsquarters (up to 3 inches) Pigweed, redroot ***Apply to rosette growth stage (before bolting) of blue mustard.
Rocket, London Velvetleaf
Mustard, tansy Mallow, common Restrictions
Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist.
Do not harvest for forage within 7 days of application.
Suppression of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. ozs. of Shark EW (0.031 pound
Bindweed, field Mustards
active ingredient) per acre per season including fallow or preplant
Filaree, redstem Shepherdspurse
burndown and labeled crop applications.
Nightshade, hairy Thistle, Canada
Kochia Thistle, Russian
TREE FRUIT, TREE NUT and OTHER
Lettuce, prickly Buckwheat, wild
CROPS
When applied at 1.5 to 2.0 oz (0.023 to 0.031 pound active
Citrus Fruits such as: Calamondin, Citrus Citron, Chironja,
ingredient) per acre Shark EW will provide:
Tangelo, Tangor, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin
Control of the listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
(Tangerine), Orange (sour), Orange (Sweet), Pummelo, Satsuma
All of the weeds controlled at 0.5
Mandarin
to 1.0 fl. oz. (0.008 to 0.016
pound active ingredient) per acre,
Pome Fruits such as: Apple, Crabapple, Loquat, MayHaw, Pear,
plus the following weeds:
Pear (Oriental), and Quince
Bittercress Nightshade, hairy
Buckwheat, wild Pigweeds
Stone Fruits such as: Apricot, Cherry (Sweet), Cherry (Tart),
Filaree, redstem Sheperdspurse
Nectarine, Peach, Plum, Plum (Chickasaw), Plum (Damson), Plum
Kochia Sowthistle, annual
(Japanese), Prune, and Plumcot
Lambsquarters Thistle, Russian
Mustard, tumble Wallflower, bushy Tree Nuts such as: Almond, Beech Nut, Brazil Nut, Butternut,
Cashew, Chestnut, Chinquapin, Filbert (Hazelnut), Hickory Nut,
Tank Mixtures With Other Herbicides Macadamia Nut (Bush Nut), Pecan, Pistachio and Walnut (Black
To control additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW may and English)
be tankmixed with other labeled herbicides. Refer to the other
product label for specific instructions and restrictions, including the Tropical Fruits: Papaya, Avocado, Black Sapote, Canistel, Mamey
adjuvant recommendations. Tank mixtures with other EC or Ester Sapote, Mango, Sapodilla, Star apple, Guava, Feijoa, Jaboticaba,
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Wax jambu, Starfruit, Passionfruit, Acerola, Lychee, Longan, Postemergent Weed Control of Broadleaf Weeds: Apply Shark
Spanish lime, Rambutan, Pulasan, Sugar apple, Atemoya, Custard EW up to 2.0 fl. ozs. (up to 0.031 pound active ingredient) per acre
apple, Cherimoya, Llama, Soursop, and Biriba, for control of susceptible broadleaf weeds. The lower rate is for
small seedling weeds at the 2 to 3-leaf stage; higher rates are
Other Crops: Kiwifruit, Pomegranate, Fig, Olive, Date, Persimmon,
needed for larger weeds up to the 6-leaf stage. Applications to
Banana, Cacao, Tea, Indian Mulberry, Vanilla, Coconut, Palm Heart,
weeds beyond the six-leaf stage may result in only partial control.
Coffee and Guayule.
When used as directed, Shark EW will provide:
TREE SKIRT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Control of the listed weeds.
Different production systems dictate different application techniques.
Amaranth, Palmer Morningglory, pitted
Skirted trees are those allowing the lower branches of the trees to
Burclover Nettle, burning
grow to the ground line. Non-skirted trees are grown in production
Cheeseweed Nettle, stinging
systems where branches are pruned allowing access to the trunk
Cocklebur, common Nightshade, black
area.
Fiddleneck, coast Nightshade, Eastern black
When using Shark EW in skirted production orchards/groves, the Filaree, broadleaf Nightshade, hairy
use of a hooded sprayer is required. When using Shark EW in non- Filaree, redstem Pigweed, redroot
skirted orchards/groves applications may be made with directed Filaree, whitestem Pigweed, smooth
sprayers, hooded sprayers, or shielded sprayers. Dayflower Lettuce, prickly
Lambsquarters, common Redmaids
Regardless of the orchard production type Rocket, London Shepherdspurse
or the sprayer type utilized, do not allow Mallow, common Sowthistle
Morningglory, ivyleaf Velvetleaf
Shark EW spray solution to contact green Balsamapple
stem tissue, leaves, fruit or blooms of
Precautions
trees. Extreme caution must be used during applications when
desirable fruit and/or foliage are present in order to avoid fruit
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION spotting and/or leaf necrosis. Do not allow spray mist of Shark
EW to come in contact with green stem tissue, foliage, blooms or
Weed Control desirable fruit. On seedling or newly transplanted trees do not
Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to allow spray to contact green bark of trunk area. Other
emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply Shark EW up to 2.0 fl. herbicides may be more injurious to young trees than Shark EW.
ozs. (up to 0.031 pound active ingredient) per acre, using the higher When tank mixtures are used, the precautions and restrictions on
rates for larger weeds. Shark EW alone or tank mixtures may be the labels of all tankmixed herbicides must be followed.
used for general weed control, in middles (between rows of trees),
and in strips (in row of trees). Shark EW may be applied at any time Use nozzles that will produce coarse or very coarse droplets of a
during the season. Shark EW may be mixed with other herbicides Volume Median Diameter (VMD), greater than 450 microns. Do not
that have preemergence or postemergence activity. Any exceed 30 psi spray pressure unless otherwise required by the
preemergence activity must rely on activity from other herbicides as manufacturer of drift reduction nozzles.
directed on their labels. Contact herbicides such as glyphosate and
paraquat may be tankmixed with Shark EW for broader spectrum Restrictions
weed control. Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient)
per acre per application and 7.9 fl. ozs. (0.124 pound active
Chemical Mowing
ingredient) per acre per season, including preplant site preparation.
Shark EW may be used alone or in tank mixtures with other
herbicides in chemical mowing practices for orchard vegetation Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient)
management. per acre in a single application for other crops (Tropical Fruits,
Kiwifruit, Pomegranate, Fig, Olive, Date, Persimmon, Banana,
Sucker Management
Cacao, Tea, Indian Mulberry, Vanilla, Coconut, Palm Heart, Coffee
Shark EW may be used in the management of undesirable sucker
and Guayule).
growth from the base of the trunks or root sprouts. Apply Shark EW
at 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient) per acre. Suckers and
Do not make application of Shark EW with air-blast sprayers.
other undesirable growth must be treated when the tissue is young
and not mature and hardened off. Care must be taken not to allow
Do not make applications less than 14 days apart.
spray mist to contact desirable fruit or foliage or green bark (see
Precautions).
Allow a minimum of three days between last application and harvest.
Hooded Sprayer Applications
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled If Shark EW is used in a tank mixture, observe the other product鈥檚
weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer
label for restrictions, precautions, and rotational cropping
Applications section of this label for additional specific use
instructions.
directions.
Equipment and Application
Coverage is essential for good control. Use a spray volume
GRAPE
adequate to get thorough coverage, but use a minimum of 20
Raisin, Table, Juice and Wine
gallons of finished spray per acre. Apply only with ground
equipment. Applications may be made with boom equipment,
hooded sprayers, shielded sprayers, hand-held and high volume TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
wands or orchard guns. Always add Shark EW to the spray tank Weed Control:
first. See 鈥淢ixing and Loading Instructions鈥? under GENERAL Shark EW may be applied alone or as a tank mixture with other
INFORMATION. herbicides as a postemergence directed treatment or as a hooded
spray to control emerged and actively growing weeds. Apply Shark
Control is enhanced with the addition of a nonionic surfactant (NIS)
EW at up to 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient) per acre.
or crop oil concentrate (COC). Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at
Applications may be made to middles (between rows of plants) and
0.25% v/v (2 pints NIS per 100 gallons) or a crop oil concentrate at
in strips (in row of plants). Shark EW may be applied at any time
1% v/v (one gallon COC per 100 gallons). Shark EW may also be
during the season (see precautions). Shark EW may be mixed with
applied with recommended rates of MSO or silicone adjuvants.
other herbicides that have pre-emergence or post-emergence
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exceed 30 psi spray pressure unless otherwise required by the
activity. Any pre-emergence activity must rely on activity from other manufacturer of drift reduction nozzles.
herbicides as directed on their labels. Herbicides such as
glyphosate may be tank mixed with Shark EW for broader spectrum Restrictions
weed control. If Shark EW is used in a tank mixture, observe the Do not apply more than 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound active ingredient)
other product鈥檚 label for restrictions, precautions and rotational per acre per application (including preplant site preparation
cropping instructions. treatments).
Do not apply more than 7.9 fl. ozs. (0.124 pound active ingredient)
Sucker Management: Shark EW may be used to aid in the per acre per season.
management of undesirable sucker growth from the base of vine Do not make application less than 14 days apart.
trunks or root sprouts. Apply Shark EW at 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031 pound Allow a minimum of three days between last application and harvest.
active ingredient) per acre. Suckers and other undesirable growth
must be treated when the tissue is young and not mature and
hardened off. Care must be taken not to allow spray mist to contact
TOBACCO
desirable fruit or foliage or on to green bark (see precautions).
Shark EW may be applied with other sucker control herbicides.
Apply Shark EW alone or as a tank mixture with other registered
Hooded Sprayer Applications
herbicides to emerged and actively growing weeds at use rates up
Shark EW may be applied with hooded sprayers to control labeled
to 1.5 fluid ounces (0.024 pounds active ingredient) per acre. For
weeds between the rows of the crop. Refer to the Hooded Sprayer
optimum performance, make applications to weeds up to 4 inches
Applications section of this label for additional specific use
directions. tall and rosettes less than 3 inches across. Use higher rates when
treating more mature weeds or dense vegetative growth.
Equipment and Application: Coverage is essential for good
control. Use a spray volume adequate to obtain thorough coverage Coverage is essential for good control.
and use a minimum of 10 gallons of finished spray per acre. Apply
only with ground equipment. Applications may be made with Adjuvant Recommendation
hooded sprayers, boom equipment, shielded sprayers, hand-held Use adequate spray volume to achieve thorough coverage, but a
and high-volume wands or orchard guns. Always add Shark EW to minimum of 10 gallons of finished spray per acre is required. Use a
the spray tank first. See 鈥淢ixing and Loading Instructions鈥? quality crop oil concentrate (COC) at 1% v/v (1 gallon of COC per
under GENERAL INFORMATION. 100 gallons of spray solution).
Control is enhanced with the addition of a nonionic surfactant (NIS) Shark EW may be tankmixed with other herbicides registered for
or crop oil concentrate (COC). Use a quality nonionic surfactant use on tobacco to provide additional weed control. When
(NIS) containing at least 80% active at 0.25% v/v (2 pints NIS per tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark EW is
100 gallons) or a crop oil concentrate (COC) at 1% v/v (one gallon mixed in the spray tank first. For specific mixing instructions, refer to
COC per 100 gallons). the Mixing and Loading Instructions under the GENERAL
INFORMATION section. Refer to the other product label for
Postemergent Weed Control of Broadleaf Weeds restriction on tankmixing and observe all label precautions,
Apply Shark EW at 1.0 to 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.016 to 0.031 pound active instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
ingredient) per acre for the control of susceptible broadleaf weeds.
Lower rates may be used to control small seedling weeds at the 2 to For additional information refer to the general information section of
3 leaf stage. Higher rates are needed for larger weeds up to the 6- the Shark EW label.
leaf stage. Applications to weeds beyond the 6-leaf stage may
result in only partial control. TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
Pre-transplant burndown
When applied at up to 2.0 fl. oz. (0.031 pound active ingredient) Shark EW is a contact herbicide for pre-transplant burndown control
per acre Shark EW will provide: of broadleaf weeds in tobacco. Apply Shark EW as a broadcast
Control of listed weeds. application alone or as a tank mixture with other herbicides to
Pigweed, redroot emerged and actively growing weeds. Shark EW may be applied up
Pigweed, smooth Lettuce, prickly to one (1) day prior to transplanting
Amaranth, Palmer Morningglory, pitted
Burclover Nettle, burning Shielded spray or Hooded spray
Shark EW may be applied using shielded sprayers or hooded
Cheeseweed Nettle, stinging (foliage only)
sprayers to emerged and actively growing broadleaf weeds in
Cocklebur, common Nightshade, black
tobacco from transplanting until layby. Shielded spray or hooded
Fiddleneck, coast Nightshade, Eastern black
spray applications of Shark EW or Shark EW tank mixes should
Filaree spp., Nightshade, hairy
utilize application equipment that must prevent contact of spray
Lambsquarters, common Redmaids
solution with the tobacco plant. Do not allow spray solution to
Rocket, London Shepherdspurse
contact tobacco foliage or green stem tissue. Refer to the Hooded
Mallow, common Sowthistle
Sprayer Applications section of this label for additional specific use
Morningglory, ivyleaf Velvetleaf directions.
Precautions: Extreme caution must be used during Directed spray after first priming (Flue Cured Tobacco Only)
applications when desirable fruit or foliage is present in order Shark EW may be applied as a directed spray application after the
to avoid fruit spotting or leaf necrosis. first priming in only flue cured tobacco only for the control of
emerged and actively growing broadleaf weeds. Directed spray
Do not allow Shark EW spray mist to come in contact with desirable equipment should position nozzles a minimum of 3 to 4 inches
fruit, green stem tissue, foliage or blooms. above the soil, with nozzles directed underneath the crop canopy.
Spray solution should be directed at the base of tobacco plants for
Do not use on seedling or newly transplanted vines do not allow minimal contact with foliage while maintaining maximum contact with
spray to contact green bark of trunk area. broadleaf weeds that are at appropriate treatment size. Do not
apply when conditions favor drift or wind is above 10 mph.
Use nozzles that will produce coarse or very coarse droplets of a
Volume Median Diameter (VMD), greater than 450 microns. Do not
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conditions not conducive to product absorption or activity will reduce
When applied at 0.8 fl. oz. (0.013 pound active ingredient) per
initial application efficacy and increase the need for a second
acre Shark EW alone will provide:
application. If a second application is necessary, apply at 7 to 14
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
days after the first application. Thorough coverage of the potato
Amaranthus spp.
plant to be desiccated is essential. Use a sufficient volume of
Bindweed, bindweed (burndown)
water to obtain thorough coverage of the potato leaves and vines.
Sesbania, hemp
For optimum results, apply Shark EW when the potato crop is in the
Lambsquarters
early stages of natural senescence.
Nightshade, spp.
Purslane, common
Ground Application
Smartweed, PA (seedling)
Apply Shark EW in at least 20 gallons of water per acre using 80-
Velvetleaf
degree or 110-degree flat-fan nozzles. Select a spray pressure
between 30 to 60 pounds per square inch (psi) measured at the
When applied at 1.0 fl. oz. (0.016 pound active ingredient) per
nozzle to obtain a droplet size of approximately 300 microns. Vary
acre Shark EW alone will provide:
the spray volume and spray pressure as indicated by the density of
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall.
the potato canopy and vines to assure thorough spray coverage.
All weeds controlled at 0.8 ounce plus:
Increase the spray volume and pressure if the potato canopy is
Anoda, spurred dense or under cool, cloudy or dry conditions. Increased spray
Carpetweed volumes will enhance performance. If Turbo TeeJet庐 nozzles are
Cocklebur, common used, a spray pressure of 60 psi or more will be required to obtain
Cotton, volunteer thorough coverage. Do not apply when winds are gusty or prone to
Cotton, GMO Varieties cause herbicide drift from desired target, particularly when high
Groundcherry, Wright spray pressures are utilized.
Kochia
Morningglory, spp. Aerial Application
Apply Shark EW with aerial equipment using 5 to 10 gallons of water
Sage, lanceleaf
per acre, using higher volumes when potato canopies and vines are
Spiderwort, tropical
dense. Apply at a height of 10 feet or less above the potato canopy
using drift reduction nozzles. Adjust the nozzles to provide a
When applied at 1.5 fl. ozs. (0.023 pound active ingredient) per
uniform pattern and a droplet size of 350 to 450 microns. Do not
acre Shark EW alone will provide:
apply aerially when atmospheric conditions are conducive to spray
Control of listed weeds.
drift and do not apply when wind could drift to surrounding
All weeds controlled at 1.0 fl. oz. plus:
vegetation.
Dayflower, spreading
Ragweed, common
Adjuvant Recommendation
A nonionic surfactant (NIS), methylated seed oil (MSO) or crop oil
For control of additional broadleaf weeds and grasses, Shark EW concentrate (COC) is required. Use a nonionic surfactant (NIS) at
may be tankmixed with other herbicides registered for use in 0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least
tobacco at the appropriate timing. Refer to the other product鈥檚 label 80% active ingredient, or a methylated seed oil, or crop oil
for restrictions on tankmixing, and observe all label precautions, concentrate (COC)(petroleum or seed oil) at 1 to 2 v/v (1 to 2
instructions and rotational cropping restrictions. gallons per 100 gallons of spray solution. A high quality sprayable
liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v (2 to 4 gallons per 100 gallons
Restrictions spray solution) or ammonium sulfate (AMS) at the rate of 2 to 4
Do not apply within 6 days of Harvest. pounds per acre may be used in addition to the nonionic surfactant
Do not apply more than 3.06 fl. ozs. (0.048 pounds active ingredient) methylated seed oil or crop oil. Adjuvant rates should increase as
per acre per season spray volumes exceed 20 gallons per acre.
Tank Mixtures
Shark EW may be applied as a tank mix or as a sequential
POTATO application with other potato desiccants. Refer to the other
product鈥檚 label for restrictions on tankmixing, and observe all label
precautions, instructions and rotational cropping restrictions.
TIMING AND METHOD OF APPLICATION Restrictions
Shark EW may be used alone or in a tank mix combination with Do not apply more than 11.6 fl. ozs. of Shark EW (0.18 pound active
other herbicides and insecticides as a fallow systems treatment, as ingredient) per acre per crop season as a desiccant.
a preplant burndown treatment and/or as a harvest aid to desiccate Do not apply when conditions favoring drift exist or wind is above 10
potatoes and those susceptible weeds that may be present. mph.
Do not apply within 7 days of harvest.
Fallow Systems
GRASS
See the Fallow Systems section for directions for application.
Preplant Burndown
Such as Forage, Fodder, Hay, Seed and Sod
See the Preplant Burndown section for directions for application.
Shark EW may be applied alone or in combination with other
Harvest Aid Desiccation Application registered pesticides for the control of weeds in rangeland, pastures,
Apply Shark EW as a broadcast spray at a rate of 3.2 to 5.8 fl. ozs. hay, grasses grown for hay or silage and grass seed production and
(0.05 to 0.09 pound active ingredient) per acre in spray volume grass grown in Conservation Reserve Programs (CRP). Note that
sufficient to provide complete coverage of potato foliage. Shark EW CRP usage must be in compliance with Federal, State, and local
may be used alone or as a tank mixture with other potato harvest use guidelines.
aids as a desiccant prior to harvest. Shark EW can be applied
foliarly to potatoes in the later stages of senescence and will provide Shark EW Use Rates
adequate desiccation of potato foliage and vines. Shark EW will Shark EW may be applied at use rates up to 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.031
also desiccate late season susceptible broadleaf weeds to aid in pound active ingredient) per broadcast acre. For optimum results,
tuber harvest. Adequate desiccation is generally achieved within 14 weeds should be treated when small. Applications shall be made
days after the initial treatment is applied. If the potato crop is in the with ground equipment delivering a minimum of 10 gallons of
active vegetative growth stage when desiccation is initiated, two finished spray per acre and adjusted to provide optimum coverage
applications may be required to provide desiccation of leaf and stem of the target weeds.
tissue. Dense potato canopy, large plant size, and environmental
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conditions of use. FMC MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
Adjuvant Recommendation
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
Control is enhanced with the addition of a nonionic surfactant (NIS)
PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
or crop oil concentrate (COC). Use a quality nonionic surfactant
WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE, OR USE OF THIS
(NIS) containing at least 80% active at 0.25% v/v (2 pints NIS per PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied, having been made are
100 gallons) or a crop oil concentrate (COC) at 1% v/v (one gallon inapplicable if this product has been used contrary to label instructions,
COC per 100 gallons), or a methylated seed oil (MSO). A high or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not reasonable
quality sprayable liquid nitrogen fertilizer at 2 to 4 % v/v or foreseeable to (or beyond the control of seller or FMC), and buyer
assumes the risk of any such use.
ammonium sulfate (AMS) may be used at 2 to 4 pounds per acre in
addition to the NIS, or MSO or COC.
Directions and Recommendations
The Directions for Use of this product shall be followed carefully. It is
When Shark EW is applied alone, grazing and hay operations
impossible to eliminate all risk inherently associated with the use of this
may proceed with no restrictions.
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences
For tank mixture applications, refer to the use directions and
may result because of such factors as manner of use or application,
restrictions of the mixture product. weather or crop conditions beyond the control of FMC of Seller. All such
risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to
When applied at 0.5 to 1.0 fl. ozs. (0.008to 0.016 pound active
hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
ingredient) per acre Shark EW will provide:
Control of listed weeds up to 4 inches tall. Use of Product
Bedstraw, catchweed Mallow, common FMC鈥檚 recommendations for the use of this product are based upon tests
believed to be reliable. The use of this product being beyond the control
Cheeseweed Nightshade, black
of the manufacturer, no guarantee, expressed or implied is made as to
Fiddleneck, coast Pennycress, field
the effects of such or the results to be obtained if not used in accordance
Flixweed Pigweed, redroot with directions or established safe practice.
Lambsquarters (up to 3 inches) Velvetleaf
Disclaimer For Applications to Vegetables, Fruit, Tree Fruit, Berries
Rocket, London Wallflower, bushy
and Vine Crops
Mustard, tansy
FMC Corporation intends that Shark EW be distributed only to end users
and/or growers (and/or applicators acting on the behalf of growers), who
Suppression of listed weeds up to 4 inches. agree to the terms and conditions as stated herewith and further agree to
Bindweed, field Shepherdspurse a waiver and release from any and all liability by the user and/or grower
of FMC for failure to perform and/or crop damage resulting from the use
Filaree, redstem Thistle, Canada
of Shark EW as recommended on the labeled crops under the those
Kochia Thistle, Russian
specific sections of this label. If such terms and conditions are
Lettuce, prickly Wild buckwheat unacceptable, FMC requests the return at once of all product in
Mustard, spp. unopened original containers. FMC considers the user to have accepted
such terms and conditions upon the use of Shark EW.
When applied at 1.5 to 2.0 fl. ozs. (0.023 to 0.031 pound active
Shark EW, when used as directed, may result in crop injury, crop loss or
ingredient) per acre Shark EW will provide:
crop damage. FMC recommends that the user and/or grower test Shark
Control of the following weeds up to 4 inches tall. EW in order to determine its suitability for the intended use. FMC makes
All weeds controlled above plus: Shark EW available to the user and/or grower solely to the extent that
the benefit and utility, in the sole opinion of the user and/or grower,
outweigh the extent of potential injury associated with the use of Shark
Bittercress
EW. The decision to use, or not to use, Shark EW must be made by
Buckwheat, wild Pennycress, field
each individual user and/or grower on the basis of possible crop injury
Filaree, Redstem Pigweed, spp. from Shark EW herbicide, the severity of weed infestations, the cost of
Amaranthus, spp Nightshade, hairy alternative weed control measures and other factors. Because of the risk
of crop damage, all such use is at the user and/or grower鈥檚 risk.
Kochia Shepherdspurse
Lambsquarters Sowthistle, annual
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, FMC OR SELLER SHALL
Mustard, tansy Thistle, Russian
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
Mustard, tumble Speedwell, ivyleaf SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF OR HANDLING
Meadowfoam Spurry, corn OF THIS PRODUCT. bHE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR
BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER FOR
Tank Mixtures with other herbicides ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES
Shark EW may be tankmixed with other labeled herbicides to control (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
weeds not listed on this label. Read and follow all manufacturers鈥? CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
label recommendations for the companion herbicide. When OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
tankmixing Shark EW with other products, be sure the Shark EW is
THE PRODUCT OR AT THE ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE
mixed in the spray tank water first.
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
Restrictions:
This TERMS OF SALE OF SALE OR USE AND LIMITATION OF
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart.
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY may not be amended by any oral or written
Do not apply more than 5.9 fl. ozs. (0.093 pound active ingredient)
agreement.
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