Talaris 70 WSB

When applying Talaris 70 WSB to almonds for Brown Rot, when should the technician initiate applications?

• At pink bud and continue through petal fall ✓
• At early bloom and continue through fruit set
• Only during the petal fall stage
• At the harvest stage

Answer: The notes for almonds state to 'Initiate applications at pink bud and continue through petal fall.'

What is the Re-entry Interval (REI) for strawberries according to the label?

• 1 day ✓
• 2 days
• 3 days
• 4 days

Answer: The label specifies a 1-day REI for strawberries.

Which set of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required when handling Talaris 70 WSB?

• Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and chemical-resistant footwear ✓
• Short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and rubber boots
• Full face respirator, chemical suit, and heavy leather gloves
• N95 mask, safety goggles, and standard work boots

Answer: The PPE section requires long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and chemical-resistant footwear.

Which of the following fungal diseases is specifically listed as a target for Talaris 70 WSB in cherry crops?

• Brown Rot, Cherry Leaf Spot, and Powdery Mildew ✓
• Apple Scab, Black Fox, and Black Rot
• Shoot Blight and Fruit Rot
• Peach Scab and Blossom Blight

Answer: The label states that for cherries, the product controls Brown Rot, Cherry Leaf Spot, and Powdery Mildew.

According to the mixing instructions, how should the water-soluble bags (WSBs) be handled to ensure proper use?

• Use in a closed-loading system and dissolve in a small amount of water before adding to tank if necessary ✓
• Mix directly into large volumes of water without pre-dissolving
• Apply as a dry powder directly to the crop foliage
• Dilute with oil before adding to the spray tank

Answer: The label specifies using WSBs in a closed-loading system and dissolving the bag in a small amount of water before adding to the tank if necessary.

For pistachios, what is the required application rate for controlling Shoot Blight?

• 1.5 to 2.0 lbs. product per acre ✓
• 1.0 to 1.5 lbs. product per acre
• 1.0 lb. product per acre
• 2.0 to 3.0 lbs. product per acre

Answer: The label lists the rate for pistachios/Shoot Blight as 1.5 to 2.0 lbs. product per acre.

When performing a ground application for almonds to control Brown Rot, what is the maximum allowable amount of product to be applied per acre per year?

• 3 lbs of product ✓
• 4 lbs of product
• 2 lbs of product
• 1.5 lbs of product

Answer: For almonds, the label instructions state: 'Do not apply more than 3 lbs of product (2.1 lbs a.i.)/A/year.'

In which of the following scenarios is application of Talaris 70 WSB prohibited?

• Directly to water or areas where surface water is in or below the mean high water mark ✓
• During the pink bud stage of almond growth
• Via aerial application at a rate of 1.0 lb of active ingredient per acre
• In outdoor orchard settings for peach scab control

Answer: The restrictions state: 'Do not apply directly to water or areas where surface water is in or below the mean high water mark.'