PRETREATMENT SOIL PREPARATION: Plow or rip the soil to the depth to which effective treatment is required. The soil should be worked until free of clods or large lumps and residue from previous crops should be worked into the soil to allow for decomposition prior to treating soil. To insure maximum spray penetration, the soil should be at 5-15% moisture depending on soil type. However, to improve sealing, the soil surface may be moistened by means of a sprinkler application of 1/4 – 1/2 inch (1- 2 cm) of water prior to final preparation and application. For best results, treat soil when the soil temperature is above 60°F (15.7oC) . Do not treat soil when soil temperature is below 50°F (10oC).

NECESSARY EQUIPMENT: One plastic tank to hold field ready formula (see mixing guidelines below). One pump to pump at 60 psi or more.
For bed applications: When spraying, fit nozzles so that nozzle end is at least 10 inches (25 cm) above the soil. Mechanically incorporate to target root zone immediately behind spray. Seal with a drag or roller and/or cover with plastic. Bed application may also be through a drip irrigation line installed under plastic. Drench target root zone to just less than the saturation point.
For broadcast applications: Spray to soil surface for uniform coverage. Immediately after spraying soil surface incorporate to target root zone with mechanical methods or by drenching in with irrigation water. When drenching bring soil moisture in target root zone to just less than the saturation point. When mechanically incorporating use a mechanical drag or roller to seal soil surface immediately after incorporation. Be sure that the mechanical incorporation and sealing implement cover an area sufficiently beyond the spray lines to effect a good seal.

For overall application of ARMOREX, use the above equipment and spray according to the directions listed under Soil Treatment Uses (see chart below).

METHOD OF APPLICATION PRECAUTION: This is a preplant or replant treatment. A waiting period of at least 3 days should be observed between application and planting.

ARMOREX used without a tarp (plastic cover) will not usually control most weed seeds. However, some control may be observed on deep-rooted perennials such as morning glory (birdweed) and rhizomes and johnsongrass.



MIXING & DOSAGE GUIDELINES:

TREE SITE SOIL TREATMENT DIRECTIONS: Preplant or replant treating soil of citrus soil for control of Phytophtora and citrus nematodes. Apply using above equipment. Seal spray with a drag or cultipacker following immediately behind disc harrow. Apply ARMOREX at the rate of 1 pound per 100 square feet (48 gr. / m2). Immediately cover with a 4 mil. tarp and expose to treated soil for 72 hours. This treatment will control disease to a depth of 2 feet (61 cm). Remove cover and aerate 3 days before setting transplants in treated area.

NON-TARP NEMATODE CONTROL: For control of nematodes including Meloidogyne spp., Xiphinema spp., Criconemoides, Pratylenchus, and Paratylenchus on deciduous fruits, nuts, citrus, and vineyards.