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# Fortenza® Red
- EPA Reg No: **100-1418**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Cyantraniliprole (48.8%)
- Label accepted: 2024-03-04
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01418-20240304.pdf
---
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
March 4, 2024
Patsy D. Laird
Regulatory Product Manager
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419
Subject: Notification per PRN 98-10-Adding a new pest to product label
Product Name: Fortenza® Red
EPA Registration Number: 100-1418
Application Date: March 28, 2023
Case Number: 481791
Dear Patricia Laird:
The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide
Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 for the above referenced product. The Registration Division
(RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that
the action requested falls within the scope of PRN 98-10.
The label submitted with the application has been stamped "NOTIFICATION" and placed in our
records.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company's website on your label, then please
be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or
misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA
section 12(a)(l)(E). 40 CFR 156.l0(a)(S) lists examples of statements EPA may consider false or
misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product's label,
claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through
the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention
that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the
EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA's Office of Enforcement and
Compliance.
If you have any questions, please contact Andres Garzon at (202) 566-2690 or at
GarzonMoreno.Andres@epa.gov.
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[Master label]
Sale, use, and distribution of this product in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in the
State of New York is prohibited.
CYANTRANILIPROLE GROUP28 INSECTICIDE
Fortenza®Red
Insecticide
A seed treatment product for protection against early-season damage caused by
[Colorado potato beetle and European corn borer on potato;] cutworms and flea beetles
on rapeseed crop subgroup 20A; cutworms and wireworms on sunflower crop subgroup
20B and cottonseed crop subgroup 20C; cutworms, grubs, wireworms, fall armyworm,
and seedcorn maggot on corn; bean leaf beetle, soybean gall midge,thrips, grubs, and
wireworms on soybeans; and rice water weevil on rice (dry-seeded)
Active Ingredient:
Cyantraniliprole1...................................................................................................... 48.8%
Other Ingredients: 51.2%
Total: 100.0%
1CAS No. 736994-63-1
Fortenza Red is formulated as a flowable suspension that contains 5.0 lb/gal [600 g/L]
of cyantraniliprole (FS). One fluid ounce of Fortenza Red contains 17.72 grams of
cyantraniliprole.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use [in booklet] [on label].
EPA Reg. No. 100-1418
EPA Est. xxxxx
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Net Contents
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FIRST AID
If in eyes Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled Move person to fresh air.
If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment
advice.
If swallowed Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison
control center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If on skin or
clothing
Take off contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOTLINE NUMBER
For 24-Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal)
or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident)
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly
with soap and water after handling, and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco, or using the toilet.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and Other Handlers Must Wear:
Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber 14 mils, nitrile
rubber 14 mils, neoprene rubber 14 mils, natural rubber 14 mils,
polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or Viton 14 mils
Shoes plus socks
User Safety Requirements
exist for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
Engineering Control Statements
When handlers use closed systems in a manner that meets the requirements listed in
the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-
6)), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or
using the toilet.
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of
gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and
change into clean clothing.
Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. This product is highly toxic to bees
exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not
contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to
eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors
as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the extent permitted by
applicable law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any
claims relating to such factors.
SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not
extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions, or under conditions not
reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and (2) Buyer
and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for
any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of
this product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY
OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES
OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
SYNGENTA.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply
to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 12 hours. Exception: If the seed is treated with the product and the
treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the Worker Protection Standard,
under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no
contact with anything that has been treated.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated,
such as plants, soil, or water is:
-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, butyl rubber 14 mils, nitrile
rubber 14 mils, neoprene rubber 14 mils, natural rubber 14 mils,
polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or Viton 14 mils
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR INSECT CONTROL, AND/OR
ILLEGAL RESIDUES.
Sale, use, and distribution of this product in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in the State of
New York is prohibited.
Treatment of highly mechanically scarred or damaged seed, or seed known to be of low
vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and
seedling vigor. Treat a small quantity of seed using equipment similar to that planned
for treating the total seed lot. Conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed
before committing the total seed lot to a selected seed treatment. Due to seed quality,
crop or variety sensitivity, and seed storage conditions beyond the control of Syngenta,
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no claims are made to guarantee the germination of carry-over seed [or propagating
material] for all crop seed.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Cyantraniliprole is a broad-spectrum insecticide belonging to the chemical class of
diamides. Cyantraniliprole products are effective on the larval stages of lepidopteran
insects and some other insect pests, including some coleopterans and dipterans. The
length of control of the major insect pests will vary depending on the product use rate,
insect pressure, crop growth and maturity, and soil and environmental conditions.
When rate ranges are given, use the higher rate within the listed rate range when insect
pressure is expected to be high.
Resistance Management
Fortenza Red contains cyantraniliprole, a Group 28 insecticide. Cyantraniliprole is a
systemic insecticide belonging to the diamide class of chemistry. Diamides cause
muscle contraction and paralysis in insects by activating muscle ryanodine receptors.
Insect populations may contain individuals naturally resistant to Group 28 insecticides,
and, if used repeatedly in the same fields, then resistant members may eventually
dominate the population. Because resistance development cannot be predicted, use
sound resistance management strategies established for the crop and use area.
Base seed treatment on an integrated pest management program that includes field
sanitation, historical information related to pesticide use, careful selection of pest-
tolerant crop varieties, scouting, and management practices which optimize populations
of natural enemies of insect pests such as within-field refugia (untreated areas). Sound
management programs also consider cultural and biological control practices.
In order to maintain susceptibility to this class of chemistry:
Use products at their full, specified doses.
Use appropriate, well-maintained equipment. Use specified water volumes and
apply at optimal temperatures in order to obtain optimal treatment.
When rate ranges are given, use the higher rate within the listed rate range when
insect pressure is expected to be high.
Avoid using a single active ingredient or mode of action (same insecticide group)
exclusively for season long control of insect species with more than one generation
per crop season.
For insect species with successive or overlapping generations, use a treatment
window approach. A treatment window is a period of time defined by the stage of
crop development and the biology of the pests of concern. Within the treatment
window, depending on the length of residual activity, single or consecutive
applications may be made using seed, in-furrow, or foliar treatments unless
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otherwise excluded by product labels. Do not exceed the maximum amount of this
Following a treatment window of this insecticid
treatment window of effective products with a different mode of action before making
additional applications of this insecticide.
If resistance to this product develops in your area, this product or other products with a
similar mode of action may not provide adequate control. If poor performance cannot be
attributed to improper application or weather conditions, a resistant strain of insect may
be present. If you experience difficulty with control and resistance is a reasonable
cause, immediately consult your local company representative or agricultural advisor for
the best alternative method of control for the crop and use area.
Syngenta encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long term
control of the insect pests on this label.
For additional information on Insect Resistance Management:
Contact Syngenta representatives at 1-866-796-4368.
Contact your local Cooperative Extension Service specialist, pest control advisor,
or certified crop advisor.
Visit the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) on the web at:
http://www.irac-online.org.
MIXING PROCEDURES
Apply Fortenza Red only with Syngenta-approved seed-treating equipment.
Potatoes may be treated either on farm by the grower with Syngenta-approved
equipment or at a commercial seed-treatment facility. All other crops must only be
treated at Syngenta-approved commercial seed-treatment facilities. Not for use in
hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other farmer applied applications.
Important: Thoroughly recirculate or agitate the container of Fortenza Red prior to use.
Apply Fortenza Red as a water-based slurry utilizing standard slurry seed treatment
equipment which provides uniform seed coverage. Uneven or incomplete seed
coverage may not give the desired level of insect or disease control. Thoroughly mix
the specified amount of Fortenza Red into the required amount of water for the slurry
treater and dilution rate to be used. (See Fortenza Red in Tank Mixtures.) Consult
the manufacturer of the application equipment you plan to use for suitability for this
application and for instructions on operation and calibration of the equipment.
Use an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed
as stated in 40 CFR 153.155 (c).
Allow seed to dry before bagging.
Store away from feed and foodstuffs.
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Fortenza Red has been found to be compatible with some liquid inoculant products.
Fortenza Red may be mixed or applied sequentially with approved liquid inoculants.
Consult the maker of the liquid inoculants and a Syngenta Crop Protection
representative for directions before applying Fortenza Red with inoculants.
Fortenza Red in Tank Mixtures:
intended use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions
for use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most
restrictive directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank
mixture.
SEED BAG LABEL REQUIREMENTS
The Federal Seed Act requires that bags containing treated seeds shall be labeled with
the following statements:
This seed has been treated with cyantraniliprole insecticide.
Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil purposes.
In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements
on bags containing seeds treated with Fortenza Red (cyantraniliprole):
Store treated seed away from feed and foodstuffs.
Do not allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seed.
Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and chemical-resistant gloves when handling
treated seed.
Use of Fortenza Red as a seed treatment must be communicated to all
personnel involved in seasonal insect control recommendations.
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on
blooming crop or weeds. Ensure that the planting equipment is functioning
properly in accordance with manufacturer specifications to minimize seed coat
abrasion during planting to reduce dust which can drift to blooming crops and
weeds.
Corn seeds must be planted at a minimum soil depth of 1½ inches.
Potato seed tubers must be planted at a minimum soil depth of 2 inches.
Rapeseed crop subgroup 20A seeds must be planted at a minimum soil depth of
¼ inch.
Rice (dry-seeded) must be planted at a minimum soil depth of ½ inch.
Soybean must be planted at a minimum soil depth of 1 inch.
Sunflower crop subgroup 20B seeds must be planted at a minimum soil depth of
1 inch.
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Cottonseed crop subgroup 20C seeds must be planted at a minimum soil depth
of ½inch.
Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife.
Immediately cover or collect seeds spilled during loading and planting. Do not
allow treated seed to remain uncovered on the soil surface.
Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying seed away from bodies of water.
Leftover treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away
from water sources in accordance with local requirements. Do not contaminate
bodies of water when disposing of excess treated seed or washwaters of planting
equipment.
Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) ethanol
production by-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable
residues of pesticides remain in the ethanol by-products that are used for
agronomic practice.
Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements.
For all crops: Do not apply a total of more than 0.4 lb ai per acre of
cyantraniliprole-containing products per calendar year; this is the total
cyantraniliprole applied by seed treatment, soil application and foliar application.
For corn: This seed has been treated with a maximum of 0.5 mg cyantraniliprole
per seed. Calculate actual amount of cyantraniliprole applied per acre based on
seeds planted per acre.
For potato: This seed has been treated with a maximum of 0.0135 lb
cyantraniliprole per 100 lb seed tuber. Do not plant more than 3000 tubers per
acre when treated at 0.0135 lb ai/100 lb of seed.
For rapeseed crop subgroup 20A [based on flax seed]: This seed has been
treated with a maximum of 0.05 mg active cyantraniliprole per seed. Calculate
actual amount of cyantraniliprole applied per acre based on seeds planted per
acre.
For rice (dry-seeded): This seed has been treated with a maximum of 0.03 mg
cyantraniliprole per seed. Calculate actual amount of cyantraniliprole applied per
acre based on seeds planted per acre.
For soybean: This seed has been treated with a maximum of 0.076 mg
cyantraniliprole per seed. Calculate actual amount of cyantraniliprole applied per
acre based on seeds planted per acre.
For sunflower crop subgroup 20B: This seed has been treated with a maximum
of 0.2 mg active cyantraniliprole per seed. Calculate actual amount of
cyantraniliprole applied per acre based on seeds planted per acre.
For cottonseed crop subgroup 20C: This seed has been treated with a maximum
of 0.9 mg active cyantraniliprole per seed. Calculate actual amount of
cyantraniliprole applied per acre based on seeds planted per acre. Do not apply
more than 0.17 lb active cyantraniliprole per acre as a seed treatment
application.
Including the Fortenza Red seed treatment, make no more than two applications
of cyantraniliprole or other Group 28 products per generation to the same insect
species on a crop or within a 30-day period (count planting date as day 1 if using
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treated seed). Application(s) to the next generation of target pest(s) must be with
an effective product with a different mode of action (non-Group 28 insecticide).
Crop Rotation
There is no plant back restriction for conversion of a treated field or for making a
new or replacement planting into established orchards or fields of Bushberries
(Crop Subgroup 13-07B); Citrus (Crop Group 10-10); Pome Fruits (Crop Group
11-10); Stone Fruits (Crop Group 12); Low Growing Berries (Crop Subgroup 13-
07G); or Tree Nuts (Crop Group 14-12).
Crops on this label and the following crops or crop groups may be planted
immediately following the last application of Fortenza Red: Brassica Leafy
Vegetables (Crop Group 5); Bulb Vegetables (Crop Group 3-07); Corn (Field,
Pop, Seed and Sweet); Cotton; Cucurbit Vegetables (Crop Group 9); Fruiting
Vegetables (Crop Group 8-10); Leafy Vegetables (except Brassica) (Crop Group
4); Leaves of Root and Tuber Vegetables (Crop Group 2); Legume Vegetables
(Crop Groups 6 and 7); Low Growing Berries (Crop Subgroup13-07H); Oilseeds
(Crop Group 20); Peanuts; Root and Tuber Vegetables (Crop Subgroups 1B and
1C); Tobacco.
The following crops or crop groups may be planted 30 days following the last
application of Fortenza Red: Cereal Grains (Crop Group 15); Forage, Fodder
and Straw of Cereal Grains (Crop Group 16); Grass Forage, Fodder and Hay
(Crop Group 17); Nongrass Animal Feeds (forage, fodder, straw and hay) (Crop
Group 18); Sugar beets.
All other crops cannot be planted until 12 months after the last application of
cyantraniliprole.
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CROP USE DIRECTIONS
CORN (FIELD, POP, SEED AND SWEET) NOT FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA
Crop
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
mg ai/seed fl oz product/100 lb seed
(based on 1800 seeds/lb)
Corn
Field
Pop
Seed
Sweet
Not for Use in California
Cutworms
Grubs
Wireworms
Fall armyworm
Seedcorn maggot
0.125 0.5 1.24 5.0
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against damage caused by cutworms, grubs,
wireworms, fall armyworm, and seedcorn maggot during early-season growth and development of
corn.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage is not expected against the listed insects.
Based on numerous popcorn seed-safety studies, popcorn use rates >0.125 mg ai/seed (2.75 fl
oz/100 lb seed, based on 4,000 seeds/lb) on individual hybrids should be tested for seed safety to
evaluate specific genetic tolerance to higher rates of Fortenza Red.
It is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with compatible and registered seed treatment fungicides
such as Apron XL®, Dynasty®, Maxim® 4FS, Maxim Quattro, and Vibrance®, which are proven to
provide protection from seed and seedling diseases; Cruiser® 5FS for additional early season insect
pest protection; and Avicta® Complete Corn for early-season disease, insect and nematode
protection.
Follow planter manufacturer instructions for use of talc or other hopper box additives at planting.
USE RESTRICTION
DO NOT apply more than 0.4 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar
year, including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
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POTATO SEED PIECE TREATMENT
Fortenza Red is to be used as an integral part of potato pest management strategy.
This strategy includes the use of high quality certified potato seed, crop rotation,
monitoring proper insect population thresholds, appropriate comprehensive insect
control measures, optimal harvest time of potato tubers and proper handling of the
potatoes. Consult your local agricultural extension agent for more detailed information
on insect management practices.
Crop Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
(See Tables 1 and 2 for additional rate information.)
[grams ai/100 kg
seed tubers]
lb ai/100 lb seed
tubers
fl oz product/100
lb seed tubers
Potato Colorado potato beetle
European corn borer [6 13.5] 0.006 0.0135 0.15 0.35
Additional Information
Potatoes may be treated either on farm by the grower with Syngenta-approved equipment or at a
commercial seed-treatment facility.
Fortenza Red used at labeled rates provides protection against damage caused by Colorado potato
beetle and European corn borer during early- to mid-season growth and development of potatoes.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage caused by labeled pests is not expected
with the use of Fortenza Red.
If a crop failure occurs, treated potato seed pieces may be replanted if the total cyantraniliprole rate
applied does not exceed 0.4 lb ai per acre.
For protection against certain seed- and soil-borne diseases of potatoes, Fortenza Red may be
applied with Maxim 4FS, CruiserMaxx® Vibrance Potato, CruiserMaxx Potato, or CruiserMaxx
Potato Extreme family of products.
Application of Fortenza Red with CruiserMaxx Potato or CruiserMaxx Potato Extreme also provides
protection against potato aphid, green peach aphid, beet leaf hopper and psyllids.
If an inert dust (fir bark or talc etc.) or a dust-based fungicide is applied, apply Fortenza Red prior to
applying the dust treatments.
USE RESTRICTIONS
DO NOT apply more than 0.4 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar
year, including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
DO NOT BAG POTATO SEED THAT IS TREATED WITH ANY LIQUID SEED TREATMENTS.
Application of Fortenza Red
Apply Fortenza Red utilizing Syngenta-approved seed treating systems designed to
apply liquid seed treatments of potatoes. Uneven or incomplete seed coverage may not
give the desired level of insect control. For slurry treatment, thoroughly mix the
specified amount of Fortenza Red into the required amount of water for the slurry treater
and dilution rate to be used. Maintain constant agitation of the slurry during the seed
treatment process. instructions for the seed
treatment equipment being used with appropriate set-up and calibration. Calibrate the
equipment so that every potato seed tuber is uniformly coated with a fine layer of the
slurry mix without any excess dripping off of the treated seed.
Storing Treated Potato Seed Pieces
If the treated potato seed piece needs to be stored or held for a few days (2 to 3 weeks
maximum), make sure the potato seed piece is stored in well ventilated areas that allow
air to move through and out the treated potato seed piece. An ideal air temperature is
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60 degrees Fahrenheit at a relative humidity of 85 to 90 percent. Do not allow free
moisture to form within or around the treated potato seed piece during storage. If
possible, allow treated potato seed pieces to dry during transit and planted the same
day of treatment.
Syngenta, LLC makes no claims as to the effect of this product or delivery
systems on germination of the potato seed. The user, buyer or applicator of the
seed treatment assumes all risks from such application.
Note: Treatment of highly damaged or bruised potato seed, or seed known to be of low
, may result in
reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor and multiple stems
from germination of the seed. When in doubt or if the status/condition of the potato
seed tubers is unknown, treat a small sample batch of the same potato seed load with
Fortenza Red using specified rates, equipment, and application procedures; before
treating the total seed lot. Conduct this test on a small batch of the potato seed and
observe the germination, emergence, stem count from the germinating seed. Consult
with local experts in the region or conduct the test with university or area experts. Only
if the data confirm that the seed treated with Fortenza Red are acceptable should the
rest of the seed load from which the sample was taken be treated. Due to seed
quality, seed condition and seed storage conditions beyond the control of
Syngenta LLC, no claims are made to guarantee the germination and/or
performance of the potato seed tuber from treatment with Fortenza Red.
Table 1. Empirical Calculations based on popular potato seeding rates:
Seeding rate
Expected lb ai per acre at popular seeding rates and expected use
rate of Fortenza Red
Pounds/acre 0.006 lb ai/100 lb 0.01 lb ai/100 lb 0.0135 lb ai/100 lb
1500 0.090 0.150 0.203
2000 0.120 0.200 0.270
2500 0.150 0.250 0.338
3000 0.180 0.300 0.405
3500 0.210 0.350 Do not apply.1
1 The lb ai applied per acre at this seeding density and application rate exceeds the maximum allowable
0.4 lb ai per acre.
Table 2. Empirical Calculations based on popular potato seeding rates:
Seeding rate
Expected fl oz per acre at popular seeding rates and expected use
rate of Fortenza Red
Pounds/acre 0.15 fl oz/100 lb 0.26 fl oz/100 lb 0.35 fl oz/100 lb
1500 2.3 3.8 5.2
2000 3.1 5.1 6.9
2500 3.8 6.4 8.6
3000 4.6 7.7 10.4
3500 5.4 9.0 Do not apply. 1
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1The fl oz applied per acre at this seeding density and application rate exceeds the maximum allowable
11 fl oz per acre.
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OILSEED CROP GROUP 20
Crops
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
lb ai/100 lb seed fl oz product/100
lb seed
Rapeseed Crop Subgroup
20A:
Borage
Crambe
Cuphea
Echium
Flax seed
Gold of Pleasure
Lesquerella
Lunaria
Meadowfoam
Milkweed
Mustard seed
Oil radish
Poppy seed
Rapeseed (including Canola)
Sesame
Sweet Rocket
Cultivars, varieties, and/or
hybrids of these
Cutworms 0.30 7.7
[Flea beetles] [0.80] [20.4]
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against the damage caused by cutworms during
early-season growth and development of rapeseed crop subgroup 20A.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage from the use of Fortenza Red is not
expected against the listed insects.
For protection against damage caused by flea beetles when applied at 7.7 fl oz product per 100 lb
seed, Fortenza Red must be tank mixed with Helix® Vibrance or other thiamethoxam-containing
seed treatment product.
In all cases, it is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with Helix Vibrance for control of seedling
diseases and other insect pests of seedling crops.
Follow planter manufacturer instructions for use of talc or other hopper-box additives at planting.
USE RESTRICTION
DO NOT apply more than 0.40 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar year
including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
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Crops
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
(based on an average of 4,500 seeds/lb)
[mg ai/seed] lb ai/100,000
seed
fl oz
product/100,000
seed
Sunflower Crop
Subgroup 20B:
Calendula
Castor Oil plant
Chinese Tallowtree
Euphorbia
Evening Primrose
Jojoba
Niger seed
Rose hip
Safflower
Stokes Aster
Sunflower
Tallowwood
Tea Oil plant
Vernonia
Cultivars, varieties,
and/or hybrids of these
Cutworms [0.1 0.2] 0.022 0.044 0.56 1.1
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against the damage caused by cutworms during
early-season growth and development of sunflower crop subgroup 20B.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage from the use of Fortenza Red is not
expected against the listed insects.
[When applied at these rates in combination with Cruiser 5FS, Fortenza Red may provide
additional protection against wireworms.]
It is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with compatible and registered seed treatment fungicides
such as Apron XL, Dynasty, Bion®, Maxim 4FS or Plenaris® 200FS, which are proven to control
seed and seedling diseases, and with Cruiser 5FS for additional early-season insect pest
protection.
Follow planter manufacturer instructions for hopper box additives at planting.
USE RESTRICTION
DO NOT apply more than 0.40 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar year
including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
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Crops
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
mg ai/seed
fl oz product/100 lb seed
(based on an average of 4,500
seeds/lb)
Cottonseed Crop
Subgroup 20C
Cottonseed
Cultivars, varieties,
and/or hybrids of these
Cutworms 0.1 0.9 2.55 23.0
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against the damage caused by cutworms during
early-season growth and development of cotton.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage from the use of Fortenza Red is not
expected against the listed insects.
[When applied at these rates in combination with Cruiser 5FS, Fortenza Red may provide
additional protection against wireworms.]
It is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with compatible and registered seed treatment fungicides
such as Apron XL, Dynasty, Dynasty CST, Bion, Maxim 4FS, Vibrance, or Vibrance CST, which are
proven to provide early-season protection from seed and seedling diseases, and with Cruiser 5FS
for additional early-season insect pest protection.
Follow planter manufacturer instructions for hopper box additives at planting.
USE RESTRICTIONS
DO NOT apply more than 0.17 lb active cyantraniliprole per acre as a seed treatment application.
DO NOT apply more than 0.40 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar
year including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
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RICE (DRY SEEDED ONLY)NOT FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA
Crop
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
mg ai/seed
fl oz product/100 lb seed
(based on an average of
21,000 seeds/lb)
Rice Rice water weevil 0.03 3.47
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against the damage caused by rice water weevil
during early-season growth and development of rice.
Fortenza Red-treated rice seed may be planted by drill or broadcast (ground or aerial) on soil.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage from the use of Fortenza Red is not
expected against the listed insects.
It is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with compatible and registered seed treatment fungicides
such as Apron XL, Dynasty, or Maxim 4FS, which are proven to provide early-season protection
from seed and seedling diseases, and Cruiser 5FS for additional early-season insect pest
protection.
USE RESTRICTIONS
When broadcasting Fortenza Red-treated seeds on soil, the rice seeds must be incorporated into
the soil.
Fortenza Red-treated dry rice seed cannot be soaked or pre-germinated before seeding.
DO NOT apply more than 0.17 lb active cyantraniliprole per acre as a seed treatment application.
DO NOT apply more than 0.4 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar
year including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
DO NOT use Fortenza Red-treated rice fields for the aquaculture of edible fish or crustacea
(including crawfish) during the rice growing season from planting through harvest.
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SOYBEAN (INCLUDING SOYBEAN VEGETABLE)NOT FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA
Crop
Early-season
Protection Against
Damage Caused by:
Use Rate
mg ai/seed
fl oz product/100 lb seed
(based on an average of
3,000 seeds/lb)
Soybean
(including
soybean
vegetable)
Not for Use in
California
Bean leaf beetle
Soybean gall midge
Thrips
Grubs
Wireworms
0.038 0.076 0.627 1.25
Additional Information
Fortenza Red at labeled rates provides protection against the damage caused by bean leaf beetle,
soybean gall midge, thrips, grubs and wireworms during early-season growth and development of
soybeans.
Full-season protection or complete reduction of damage from the use of Fortenza Red is not
expected against the listed insects.
It is recommended to apply Fortenza Red with compatible and registered seed treatment fungicides
such as Apron XL, Dynasty, Maxim 4FS, Mertect® 340-F, and Vibrance, which are proven to
provide protection from seed and seedling diseases; with Cruiser 5FS for additional early-season
insect pest protection; or with a combination fungicide/insecticide product such as CruiserMaxx
Vibrance for early-season disease and insect protection.
Follow planter manufacturer instruction for use of talc or other hopper box additives at planting.
USE RESTRICTIONS
DO NOT apply more than 0.4 lb ai of cyantraniliprole-containing products per acre per calendar
year including all types of applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar).
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ROTATIONAL CROP RESTRICTIONS
There is no plant back restriction for conversion of a treated field or for making a
new or replacement planting into established orchards or fields of Bushberries
(Crop Subgroup 13-07B); Citrus (Crop Group 10-10); Pome Fruits (Crop Group
11-10); Stone Fruits (Crop Group 12); Low Growing Berries (Crop Subgroup 13-
07G); or Tree Nuts (Crop Group 14-12).
Crops on this label and the following crops or crop groups may be planted
immediately following the last application of Fortenza Red: Brassica Leafy
Vegetables (Crop Group 5); Bulb Vegetables (Crop Group 3-07); Corn (Field,
Pop, Seed and Sweet); Cotton; Cucurbit Vegetables (Crop Group 9); Fruiting
Vegetables (Crop Group 8-10); Leafy Vegetables (except Brassica) (Crop Group
4); Legume Vegetables (Crop Group 6); Legume Vegetables (Crop Groups 6 and
7); Low Growing Berries (Crop Subgroup13-07H); Oilseeds (Crop Group 20);
Peanuts; Root and Tuber Vegetables (Crop Subgroups 1B and 1C); Tobacco.
The following crops or crop groups may be planted 30 days following the last
application of Fortenza Red: Cereal Grains (Crop Group 15); Forage, Fodder and
Straw of Cereal Grains (Crop Group 16); Grass Forage, Fodder and Hay (Crop
Group 17); Nongrass Animal Feeds (forage, fodder, straw and hay) (Crop Group
18); Sugar beets.
All other crops cannot be planted until 12 months after the last application of
cyantraniliprole.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store above 90°F for extended periods.
For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up
immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities
during cleanup procedures and disposal of wastes.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility. If these wastes cannot be used according to label
instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance in
proper disposal methods.
Container Handling (less than or equal to 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow
begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds.
Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or
disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two
more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling (greater than 5 gallons)
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water.
Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth,
ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its
end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other side
and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or
a mix tank or store rinsate for later use and disposal. Repeat this procedure two more
times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Container Handling (greater than 5 gallons)
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not use this container
for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility
of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of
the person refilling. To clean container before final disposal, empty the remaining
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contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container
about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump
for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection
system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if
available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by other
procedures approved by state and local authorities.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
Fortenza®, Apron XL®, Avicta®, Bion®, Cruiser®, CruiserMaxx®, Dynasty®, Helix®,
Maxim®, Mertect®, Plenaris®, Vibrance®, the ALLIANCE FRAME, the SYNGENTA Logo,
and the PURPOSE ICON are Trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company
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For non-emergency (e.g., current product information), call
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