Ridomil Gold SL

Which of the following is a required piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when handling this product?

• Chemical-resistant apron
• Safety goggles
• Shoe covers plus socks ✓
• N95 respirator

Answer: PPE: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants; Chemical-resistant gloves...; Shoe covers plus socks.

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In terms of weather considerations, when should an applicator avoid application to reduce runoff?

• If rain is expected within 24 hours after application (for surface spray)
• If rain is forecast to occur within 48 hours ✓
• If wind speeds exceed 10 mph
• Only if temperatures are above 90 degrees

Answer: Avoid application if rain is forecast to occur within 48 hours (to reduce runoff).

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What specific requirement must be met when using Ridomil Gold SL for chemigation?

• Agitation in the tank and recirculation of 10% of tank volume per minute ✓
• Application must occur only when rain is forecast within 48 hours
• Mixing with at least 1/2 inch of water in the tank
• Use of Group 4 fungicides as a carrier

Answer: Chemigation requires sufficient agitation in the tank to keep mixture in suspension; requires recirculation of 10% of tank volume per minute.

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When applying Ridomil Gold SL in-furrow after planting, what is the recommended procedure?

• Apply as a dry powder only
• Sprinkle it and follow with 1/2 to 1 inch of water ✓
• Apply only through chemigation methods
• Apply through band application only

Answer: When using in-furrow, it is recommended to apply mechanically incorporate the fungicide before planting or sprinkle it after planting with 1/2 to 1 inch of water.

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Which of the following application sites is strictly prohibited for this product?

• The seed zone of listed crops
• The root zone of listed crops
• Intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark ✓
• In-furrow application areas

Answer: Do not apply directly to water areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark.

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According to the label, what is the minimum thickness required for nitrile rubber gloves?

• 1/2 inch
• 14 mils ✓
• 10% of tank volume
• 5 mils

Answer: Chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or Viton™ ≥ 14 mils)

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To ensure maximum efficacy of Ridomil Gold SL, where should the product be placed?

• On the leaves of the plant
• In the seed or root zone of the plant ✓
• Directly onto the surface of the water
• At the edges of the crop row

Answer: For maximum efficacy, the product should be placed in the seed or root zone of the plant.

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What is a recommended resistance management strategy for using Ridomil Gold SL?

• Applying only via chemigation
• Increasing the concentration of Mefenoxam
• Rotating with other Group 4 fungicides ✓
• Applying without water after planting

Answer: Users should follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices and resistance management strategies, such as rotating with other Group 4 fungicides.

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