Specimen Label
Cutless*50W Turf Growth Regulator
Notice: Read the entire label before using. Use
only according to label directions. Before buying
or using this product, read 鈥淲arranty Disclaimer鈥?,
鈥淚nherent Risks of Use鈥? and 鈥淟imitation of
Remedies鈥? inside label booklet.
50W In case of emergency endangering health or
*r the environment involving this product, call
esswth Regulato INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053
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Tur If swallowed 鈥? Call a poison control center or
doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
鈥? Have person sip a glass of
water if able to swallow.
鈥? Do not induce vomiting unless
FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF COOL told to do so by a poison control
AND WARM SEASON TURFGRASSES center or doctor.
鈥? Do not give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person.
Active Ingredient:
If in eyes 鈥? Hold eye open and rinse slowly
flurprimidol: -(1-methylethyl)- -[4-(trifluo
and gently with water for 15-20
romethoxy) phenyl]-5-pyrimidinemethanol . .50%
minutes. Remove contact
Inert Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50% lenses, if present, after the first
5 minutes, then continue rinsing
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
eye.
Contains 0.5 pound active ingredient per pound.
鈥? Call a poison control center or
EPA Reg. No. 67690-15 EPA Est. No. 33967-NJ-1 doctor for treatment advice.
FPL 112002 SC-30-0100 If on skin 鈥? Take off contaminated clothing.
or clothing 鈥? Rinse skin immediately with
Precautionary Statements
plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
鈥? Call a poison control center or
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND
doctor for treatment advice.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS If inhaled 鈥? Move person to fresh air.
Harmful If Swallowed Or Inhaled 鈥? Causes Eye 鈥? If person is not breathing, call
Irritation 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferable
Avoid breathing dust or spray mist and contact mouth-to-mouth if possible.
with eyes, skin or clothing. Use eye protection
Have the product container or label with you
when handling this product. Wash thoroughly
when calling a poison control center or doctor,
with soap and water after handling. Remove con-
or going for treatment.
taminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
CAUTION PRECAUCION Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where
Precaucion al usuario: Si usted no lee ingl茅s, no use surface water is present or to intertidal areas
este producto hasta que la etiqueta le haya sido expli- below the mean high water mark. Do not contam-
cada ampliamente.(If you do not understand the label, inate water when cleaning equipment or dispos-
find someone to explain it to you in detail.) ing of equipment washwaters.
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien Directions for Use
para que se la explique a usted en detaile. (If you It is a violation of Federal law to use this product
do not understand this label, find someone to in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
explain it to you in detail). Read all Directions for Use carefully before
applying.
Refer to inside of label booklet for additional
precautionary information and Directions for Use.
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SePRO Corporation 鈥? Carmel, IN 46032, U.S.A.
Not for use on turf being grown for sale or
Turf Color and Post-Treatment Turf Management
other commercial use such as sod, or for
commercial seed production, or for research Turfgrass treated with Cutless 50W may appear darker
purposes. green in color. This color change, which appears 1 to 2
weeks after treatment, may persist an additional 5 to 6
Storage and Disposal weeks. Treated areas should continue to receive man-
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or agement care designed to encourage the growth of a
disposal. healthy vigorous turf.
Pesticide Storage: Store in original container only. In
case of leak or spill, contain material and dispose as Perennial Grass Conversion in Cool Season Turf
waste. Applications of Cutless 50W followed by management
Pesticide Disposal: Excess pesticide should be used practices which encourage vigorous growth of perennial
according to label directions or disposed of at an turfgrasses reduce the Poa annua component while
approved waste disposal facility. increasing the perennial grass component in cool season
Container Disposal: Dispose of overpack in a sanitary turf. Poa annua is sensitive to Cutless 50W treatment
landfill or incinerator, or, if allowed by state and local and is more strongly suppressed than most perennial
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. cool season species. Discoloration of Poa annua can be
expected from treatments of Cutless 50W which provide
a desired level of growth regulation of perennial grasses.
General Information This effect will become visible 7 to 10 days after treat-
ment and last 2 to 4 weeks. The degree of overall turf
Cutless* 50W Turf Growth Regulator reduces leaf blade
discoloration will be proportional to the Poa annua com-
and stem internode elongation in turfgrasses which
position of the turf and the rate of Cutless 50W applied.
results in a more compact growth form. Growth regula-
Discoloration can be minimized by application of low
tion results from suppression of gibberellin biosynthesis.
rates of Cutless 50W at 3 to 6 week intervals. Application
Under normal growing conditions root growth and lateral
of Cutless 50W in conjunction with soluble nitrogen fertil-
expansion of turf are not affected.
izers will also minimize discoloration. Application tim-
ing, rate recommendations, and precautions for
Broadcast treatments should be applied only to medium
perennial grass conversion are provided in the
to high quality, well-maintained turfgrass areas of rela-
鈥淎pproved Uses鈥? section of this label.
tively uniform species composition.
Application Directions
Turf containing significant amounts of coarse textured
species such as tall fescue, orchardgrass, timothy, dallis- Add Cutless 50W water-soluble packets to a half-full
grass, etc., will respond unevenly to Cutless 50W treat- spray tank. Begin agitation and allow the packets to dis-
ment. solve and release their contents into the circulating
water. Allow sufficient mixing time to ensure complete
General Use Precautions dispersion and mixing of Cutless 50W. Finish filling the
spray tank. Continue agitation throughout the spraying
Do not apply to putting greens other than bentgrass.
operation to ensure uniform spray application. Cutless
Do not apply this product to sod farms, turfgrasses
50W should be applied using a boom-type sprayer with
grown for seed, including plants or plant materials grown
bypass or mechanical agitation calibrated to deliver 50 to
for sale or research purposes.
200 gallons/acre of spray solution (1 to 5 gallons/1000 sq
Chemigation: Do not apply Cutless 50W through any
ft). In-line strainers and nozzle screens should be 50
type of irrigation system.
mesh or larger. The use of a coloring agent to mark
Use on Perennial Turfgrasses areas already sprayed is suggested to allow the applica-
tor to make uniform application and avoid skips and
Application Timing overlaps.
In the spring, application should be made after resump-
tion of active seasonal growth of turfgrass. The final
Approved Uses
application of the season should be timed to occur a mini-
mum of 1 month before the onset of inactive grass growth
Cutless 50W Rate Recommendations for Growth
or winter dormancy.
Reduction of Perennial Turfgrass Species
Irrigation
Cool Season Turfgrasses
To maximize growth regulator activity, treated areas
should receive 0.5 inch of rain or supplemental irrigation
within 24 hours following application or prior to the first
mowing after treatment.
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Bentgrass (Golf Course Fairways) Tifgreen Hybrid Bermudagrass (328)
Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to
fairway height bentgrass at a rate of 0.5 to 0.75 lb/acre in Tifgreen bermudagrass at a rate of 0.25 to 0.5 lb/acre
early spring following resumption of active growth. when bermudagrass has completely recovered from win-
Repeat applications of 0.25 to 0.5 lb/acre of Cutless 50W ter dormancy and is growing vigorously. Repeat applica-
should be made at 3 to 6 week intervals until late sum- tions of 0.25 to 0.5 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be
mer or early fall. Do not exceed a total of 6 lb/acre of made at 3 to 6 week intervals until late summer or early
Cutless 50W during a single growing season. fall. Do not exceed a total of 6 lb/acre of Cutless 50W
during a single growing season.
Alternative spring/fall treatment program: For growth
regulation of bentgrass, make a single application of 1.5 Alternative spring/fall treatment program: For growth
to 2.0 lb/acre of Cutless 50W following the second mow- regulation of Tifgreen bermudagrass, make a single
ing of the season and make a second application in late application of 0.75 to 1.0 lb/acre of Cutless 50W when
summer or early fall. This program is not recommended bermudagrass has completely recovered from winter
unless significant discoloration of Poa annua can be tol- dormancy and is growing vigorously and make a second
erated. application in late summer or early fall.
St. Augustinegrass
Kentucky Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass
Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to
Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to
St. Augustinegrass at a rate of 0.75 lb/acre when St.
Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass at a rate of
Augustinegrass has completely recovered from winter
0.75 lb/acre of Cutless 50W in early spring following
dormancy and is growing vigorously. Repeat applica-
resumption of active growth. Repeat applications of 0.5
tions of 0.5 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made at 4
to 0.75 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made at 3 to 6
to 6 week intervals until late summer or early fall.
week intervals until late summer or early fall. Do not
exceed a total of 6 lb/acre of Cutless 50W during a single
Zoysiagrass
growing season.
Alternative spring/fall treatment program: For growth Apply Cutless 50W at a rate of 2.0 to 3.0 lb/acre for
regulation of Kentucky bluegrass or perennial ryegrass, growth regulation of zoysiagrass when the grass has
make a single application of 2.0 to 3.0 lb/acre of Cutless completely recovered from winter dormancy and is grow-
50W following the second mowing of the season and ing vigorously. Late summer or early fall applications of
make a second application made in late summer or Cutless 50W are not recommended for growth regulation
early fall. in zoysiagrass.
Warm Season Grasses Perennial Grass Conversion In
Cool Season Turf
Tifway Bermudagrass (419)
Kentucky bluegrass, Perennial ryegrass
Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to
Tifway bermudagrass at a rate of 0.5 to 1.0 lb/acre when Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to
bermudagrass has completely recovered from winter Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass at a rate of
dormancy and is growing vigorously. Repeat applica- 0.75 lb/acre in early spring following resumption of active
tions of 0.5 to 1.0 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made growth of the grass. Repeat applications of 0.5 to 0.75
at 3 to 6 week intervals until late summer or early fall. lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made at 3 to 6 week
Do not exceed a total of 6 lb/acre of Cutless 50W during intervals until late summer or early fall. Normal manage-
a single growing season. ment practices such as fertilization, aeration and over-
Alternative spring/fall treatment program: For growth seeding will encourage growth of bluegrass and/or
regulation of Tifway bermudagrass, make a single appli- ryegrass. Overseeding should occur a minimum of 2
cation of 1.0 to 1.5 lb/acre of Cutless 50W when weeks following the last application of Cutless 50W for
bermudagrass has completely recovered from winter the season. Do not exceed a total of 6 lb/acre of Cutless
dormancy and is growing vigorously and make a second 50W during a single growing season.
application in late summer or early fall.
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Bentgrass fairways Bentgrass Greens with
More than 50% Poa annua
Multiple application program: Apply Cutless 50W to Apply Cutless 50W to bentgrass greens at a rate of 0.25
fairway height bentgrass at a rate of 0.5 to 0.75 lb/acre in lb/acre (0.1 oz/1000 sq ft) to bentgrass greens in
early spring following resumption of active growth of the mid-summer. Repeat applications of 0.25 lb/acre of
grass. Repeat applications of 0.25 to 0.5 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made at 3 to 6 week intervals
Cutless should be made at 3 to 6 week intervals until late through early fall.
summer or early fall. Normal management practices
such as fertilization, aeration and overseeding will
Warranty Disclaimer
encourage growth of bentgrass. Overseeding should
occur a minimum of 2 weeks after the last application of SePRO Corporation warrants that the product conforms
Cutless 50W for the season. Do not exceed a total of 6 to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably
lb/acre of Cutless 50W during a single growing season. fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in strict
accordance with the directions, subject to the inherent
risks set forth below. SEPRO CORPORATION MAKES
Alternative program for bentgrass fairways with less
NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
than 50% Poa annua: An alternative spring/fall treat-
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
ment program for management of Poa annua in fairways
LAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
containing less than 50% Poa annua is to apply 1.5
IMPLIED WARRANTY.
lb/acre of Cutless 50W following resumption of active
bentgrass growth in the spring. A second application of
1.0 lb/acre of Cutless 50W should be made in the early Inherent Risks of Use
fall. Normal management practices such as fertilization,
It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with use
aeration and overseeding will encourage growth of bent-
of this product. Plant injury, lack of performance, or other
grass. Overseeding should occur a minimum of 2 weeks
unintended consequences may result because of such
after the last application of Cutless 50W for the season.
factors as use of the product contrary to label instructions
(including conditions noted on the label such as unfavor-
Alternative program for bentgrass fairways with
able temperatures, soil conditions,etc.), abnormal condi-
more than 50% Poa annua: Apply Cutless 50W at a rate
tions (such as excessive rainfall, drought, tornadoes,
of 1.0 to 1.5 lb/acre in late summer or early fall. Overseed
hurricanes), presence of other materials, the
with bentgrass 2 weeks following application. Apply an manner or application, or other factors, all of which are
additional 1.0 lb/acre of Cutless 50W the following spring beyond the control of SePRO Corporation or the seller.
after resumption of active growth of bentgrass. All such risks shall be assumed by buyer.
Use on Bentgrass Putting Greens
Limitation of Remedies
Because annual turfgrass species such as Poa annua The exclusive remedy for losses or damages resulting
from this product (including claims based on contract,
are more strongly regulated by Cutless 50W, careful use
negligence, strict liability, or other legal theories) shall be
of Cutless 50W on putting greens with a high percentage
limited to, at SePRO Corporation鈥檚 election, one of the
of Poa annua can shift the competitive balance between
following:
bentgrass and Poa annua to favor bentgrass. Follow nor-
1. Refund of purchase price paid by buyer or user for
mal management practices such as fertilization, aeration
product bought, or
and overseeding which encourage growth of bentgrass.
2. Replacement of amount of product used.
Do not overseed within 2 weeks following the final appli-
cation of Cutless 50W in the season. Use of Cutless 50W
SePRO Corporation shall not be liable for losses or dam-
on bentgrass greens can increase putting speed without
ages resulting from handling or use of this product unless
reducing the height of cut.
SePRO Corporation is promptly notified of such losses or
damages in writing. In no case shall SePRO Corporation
Bentgrass Greens with be liable for consequential or incidental damages or
losses.
Less than 50% Poa annua
The terms of the Warranty Disclaimer above and this
Apply Cutless 50W to bentgrass as part of an overall
Limitation of Remedies can not be varied by any written
greens management program. An initial application of
or verbal statements or agreements. No employee or
Cutless 50W should be made after bentgrass greens are
sales agent of SePRO Corporation or the seller is autho-
growing vigorously and have been mowed 3 or 4 times. rized to vary or exceed the terms of the Warranty
Apply Cutless 50W at a rate of 0.25 to 0.5 lb/acre (0.1 to Disclaimer or Limitations of Remedies in any manner.
0.2 oz/1000 sq ft). Repeat applications of 0.25 lb/acre of
Cutless 50W (0.1 oz/1000 sq ft) of Cutless 50W should 漏 Copyright 2002 by SePRO Corporation
be made at 3 to 6 week intervals. T-100-MC-01(01)
Revised 12/30/02
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