Obtego

What is the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a mixer or loader handling Obtego?

• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and waterproof gloves
• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, and a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards ✓
• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, and a chemical-resistant apron
• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, waterproof gloves, and safety goggles

Answer: PPE: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants; shoes plus socks; waterproof gloves; dust/mist filtering respirator (NIOSH N95, R-95, or P-95) for mixers/loaders.

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When preparing a suspension using 1 pound of Obtego in 1.25 gallons of water, how long should the mixture sit before treatment?

• 12-24 hours
• 24-36 hours ✓
• 48 hours
• Immediately upon mixing

Answer: Prepare suspension 24-36 hours prior to treatment.

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When cleaning up after use, what chemical combination must be avoided?

• Mancozeb and imazalil
• Chlorine bleach and ammonia ✓
• Propiconazole and tebuconazole
• Thiram and triflumezole

Answer: Do not use chlorine bleach with ammonia for cleanout.

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Which of these statements regarding application restrictions is correct?

• Do not apply to plants that are already infected with disease. ✓
• Do not apply when soil moisture is too high.
• Do not apply during the irrigation cycle.
• Do not apply if wind speeds are below 5 mph.

Answer: Do not apply to plants already infected with disease.

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What is the active ingredient concentration of Trichoderma gamsii (ICC 080) in Obtego?

• 1.0%
• 2.0% ✓
• 4.0%
• 0.2%

Answer: The active ingredients are Trichoderma asperellum (ICC 012) at 2.0% and Trichoderma gamsii (ICC 080) at 2.0%.

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Which method is NOT listed as a way to apply Obtego?

• Broadcast sprays
• Dip applications for cuttings
• In-furrow applications
• Foliar misting with pressurized air ✓

Answer: It can be applied via various methods including dip applications for cuttings/bare roots, broadcast sprays, in-furrow applications, ground banded applications, chemigation, and drip irrigation.

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According to the label, what is the recommended timing for applying Obtego via chemigation?

• Up to 7 days before planting
• During the peak of disease infection
• 1-2 weeks prior to planting ✓
• At the time of harvest

Answer: For chemigation, apply 1-2 weeks prior to planting.

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