Understand how to use insecticide and fungicide products to best protect your crops. This fact sheet has the latest advice on pre-spray checks, the ideal water volume, spray quality and set up.

Key points

• Identify the pest or disease accurately. Understand how the insecticides and fungicides you're using work and when to spray them. For example, are the sprays 'protectant' or 'curative'?
• Before applying, check the withholding periods and label restrictions. Always use the rates specified on the label.
• Clean the spray equipment thoroughly before use, especially after using a herbicide.
• Consider the application volume, spray quality, and nozzle type. These should match the target, crop size, and product action.
• Use the automatic rate controller functions if they are available.
• Carefully check the conditions before, during, and after spraying.

Product health and safety information

When using fungicides and insecticides always discuss how the product works with an adviser. Check the product label and manufacturer’s technical notes for further information.