Application Procedures
Application rate and timing should match field history and weather forecast, along with past experiences with other defoliants.
Refer to the ADIOS™ label for complete application rates and timing.
Timing
ADIOS applications are to be made only on mature cotton plants when the uppermost harvestable boll is mature. Make applications of ADIOS at least 5 days prior to expected harvest date.
Rates
• Before harvest, use 6.4 – 16 fl oz (0.4 – 1.0 pt) active ingredient per acre.
• One gallon of ADIOS will treat 8 – 20 acres. The maximum annual use rate of ADIOS is 16 oz per acre per season.
Application Information
Use an adequate volume of water with the recommended amount of ADIOS to uniformly and completely cover leaves. Maintain agitation during application.
• Ground application: Apply 10 – 25 gal per acre
• Aerial application: Apply 2 – 10 gal per acre
Mixing Instructions
1. Fill spray applicator tank with at least one half of the water to be used.
2. Start agitation.
3. Add the appropriate volume of ADIOS.
4. Continue agitation and fill tank with the remainder of the water to be used.
5. Agitation should continue throughout the application.
Tank-mixing
With its unique formulation, ADIOS was designed for tank-mixing with your favorite boll opener, for a complete harvest management tool. ADIOS offers superior compatibility:
Flash®
Prep®, Ethephon 6, Boll’d™
CottonQuik®/FirstPick™
Finish 6 Pro®
Conditions
ADIOS can be applied in most weather conditions, both warm and cool.