docker: production image + Gitea Actions for monthly refresh

Dockerfile: self-contained image with corpus + Chroma + BM25 baked
in. Drawbar's compose pulls + runs without volume mounts. Built from
sources.json (labels schema), PRODUCT_NAME=crop_chem by default,
HYBRID_SEARCH=true (always-on for production quality). RERANK_URL +
OLLAMA_URL get set at compose time.

.gitea/workflows/refresh.yml: monthly cron (1st @ 06:00 UTC) does
full scrape → reindex → image push. Scrapes Bayer (~30 min) +
EPA PPLS row-crop filtered (~7h). Skips reindex+push if no corpus
diff. Tags pushed: :latest, :<sha12>, :corpus-<YYYY.MM.DD>.

.gitea/workflows/image-only.yml: on-demand or auto on code-only
pushes to main (paths: docs_mcp/, rag/, scrape/, requirements.txt,
Dockerfile, sources.json). Reindexes from committed corpus, builds
image, pushes. ~10 min vs ~9h full refresh.

.gitignore: corpus/ now COMMITTED (4,159 labels, 265 MB of .md +
sidecars). Lets image-only.yml rebuild indexes without re-scraping.
chroma/ + bm25/ still gitignored (regenerable binary indexes).

.dockerignore: drops venv, eval results, PLAN/README/CLAUDE.md,
deploy/, .git/ — keeps the image lean. corpus + chroma + bm25
explicitly NOT in dockerignore (those go INTO the image).

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>

corpus/epa_ppls/100-623.md

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+# BICEP 4.5L HERBICIDE
+
+- EPA Reg No: **100-623**
+- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
+- Signal word: Warning
+- Active ingredients: Atrazine (18.3%); Metolachlor (31.8%)
+- Label accepted: 1990-02-23
+- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-00623-19900223.pdf
+
+---
+\ 
+-~--~~~~~~~I ?J-4'l~'" . ---~1-1, -1 
+--~--------~, 100-~2~ 
+(Front Covn of Reaovabl. Bookl.t) OlI.l cf" 1'1' 
+R •• tricted U.. Pe.ticide I J 
+(Ground Water Concern) 
+RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
+(GROUlJD WATER CONCERN) 
+FOR RETAIL SALE TO AND ~SE ONLY BY C~TIFIED APPLICATOR& 
+OR PERSONS UNDER TlD.ia DIRECT SUPERVI~.ON, AND ONLY FOR 
+THOSE USES COVERED BY THE CERTIFIED APPLICATOR'S 
+CERTIFICATION. 
+THIS PRODUCT IS A RESTRICTED-USE HERBICIDE DUE TO 
+GROUND WATER CONCERNS. USERS MUST READ AND FOLLOW 
+ALL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 
+IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL FOR ATRAZINE TO REACH 
+GROUND WATER. 
+Bicep. 4.S!' 
+Herbicide 
+For weed control in field corn 
+2 1/2 Gallons 
+U.S. Standard Measure 
+Active Ingredients: 
+Atrazine: 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-
+6-isopropylamino-s-triazine .........•.•..•...•........ 
+Atrazine relat-::d ~ompounds ..................•.•..•.... 
+Metolachlor: 2-ct.loro-N- (2-ethyl-
+6-.ethylphenyl) -1':-(2-methoxy-1-
+.ethylethyl) ace-::amide ......•.........••............•• 
+Inert Ingredients: 
+Total: 
+Bicep 4.SL contains 4.S lbs. active 
+ingredients per gallon. 
+Keep OUt of Reach of Children. 
+WARNING/AVISO 
+PRECAUTION AL USUARIO: S1 usted no lee 
+inql's, no use este produc~o hasta que 1a etiqueta haya 
+sido explicado ampliamente. 
+See additional preckutionary statements at end of label 
+booklet. 
+17.39% 
+0.91% L--
+31.8~ 
+49.'.:10% 
+100.0%
+
+EPA RecJ. No. 100-623""/ 
+~PA Est. 100-LA-1 
+Bice~. trade.ark of CIBA-GEIGY 
+-2-
+U.S. Patent No. 3.937.730 (.etolachlor) 
+See directions for u.e inside booklet. 
+-11.1 elBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Agricultural Division 
+CIBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Greensboro. North Carolina 27419 
+CGA 
+ClBA-GEIGY 
+BICP4-SL/F3 •
+
+( 
+-3- ,/' 
+DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY 
+IMPORTANT: R.ad the entire Direction. for Use and the 
+condItIon. of Sale and Warranty before usinq this product. I~ 
+&&'118. are not acceptable, return the unopened procluct container 
+at...aiaCe;-'" 
+Conditions of Sale and Warranty 
+The Direc~ions for Use of this product reflect the opinion of 
+experts based on field use and tests. The directions are 
+believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully. How­
+ever, it is impossible to eliminate all risks .inherently associ­
+ated with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or 
+other unintended consequences may result because of such factors 
+as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the 
+manner of use or application all of which are beyond the control 
+of CIBA-GEIGY or the Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by 
+the Buyer. 
+CIBA-GEIGY warrants that this product conforms to the chemical 
+description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes 
+referred to in the Directions for Use subject to the inherent 
+risks referred to above. CIBA-GEIGY makes no other express or 
+implied warranty of Fitness or Merchantability or any other 
+express or implied warranty. In no case shall CIBA-GEIGY or 
+the Seller be liable for consequential, special
+h 
+or i~direct 
+damages resulting from the u e or handling of t is product. 
+CIEA-GEIGY and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and 
+user accept it, subject to the foreqoinq Conditions of Sale and 
+Warranty. which may be varied only by agreeme~t in writing 
+signed by a duly authorized representative of CIBA-GEIGY.
+
+( 
+( 
+-4- ~. 
+DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
+It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner 
+inconsistent with its labelinq. 
+Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or 
+through drift expose workers or other persons, except those 
+knowingly invol ... ad in the e.pplication. The area being treated 
+must be vacated by unprotected persons. 
+Reentry Statement 
+Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until 
+sprays have dried. 
+Because certain states may require more restrictive reent~y 
+inter~·als for various crops treated with this product, consult 
+your St.te Department of Agriculture for further information. 
+Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are 
+expected to be in a treated area or in an area about to be 
+treated with this product. Oral warnings must be given which 
+inform workers of areas or fields that may not be entered with­
+out spec1fic protective clothing until sprays hsve dried, and 
+appropriate actions to take in case of accidental exposure as 
+described under Precautionary Statements on th~s label. When 
+oral warnings are given, warnings shall be given in a language 
+customarily understood by workers. Oral warnj.ngs must be given 
+if there is rellson to believe that written wa-:nings cannot be 
+understood by workers. Written warnings m'lst include the fol­
+lowinq information: "WARNING. Area treated with Bicep 4.SL on 
+(date of application). Do not enter without appropriate pro­
+tective clothInq until sprays have dri~d. :n case of accidental 
+exposure, flush eyes or sk~n with plenty of water. Call a 
+physician if irritation persists. Remove tUld wKsh contaminated 
+clothing before reuse." 
+Bicep 4.SL is a selective herbicide recowmended as a preplant 
+incorporated, preemerge~ce surface-appli·ed, or ear'.y postemer­
+qence treatment for control of most annual grasses and broadleaf 
+weeds in field corn. This product may be tank mixed with Dual-, 
+AAtrex.4L (80W, Nine-ce), or Princep. 4L (80W or Caliber- 90) 
+for weed control in conventional tillage corn. This produ~t may 
+also be tank mixed with either Gramoxone. Extra or Roundup. 
+alone or In combination with Princep, in minimum-tillaqe or 
+no-tillage corn. 
+-.-.~
+
+, , 
+l 
+! . , 
+( 
+c 
+• • 
+-5-~ 
+Precaution: Under high soil moisture 
+e.er ence in occur followin 
+c.onditions 
+the use of 
+e crop wil y outgrow this e ect. 
+prior to crop 
+Blce 4.SL. 
+Bicep 4.SL alone or in tank .ixture with AAtrex, Dual, Prineep, 
+Graaoxone ~ •. , or Roundup .ay be applied on field corn in 
+water or fluid fertilizer with the exceptions noted. Apply the 
+early poste.erqence treat.ent in water only. . ... 
+Do not apply this product throuqh any type of irriqatioa~ . 
+sy~~, ••. 
+Dry weather following preemergence application of Bicep 4.SL or 
+a tank mixture may reduce effectiveness. Cultivate if weeds 
+develop in conventional tillage corn. 
+Thoroughly clean sprayer prior to use. Do not use a sprayer 
+contaminated with 2,4-D or other materials as crop damage or 
+sprayer clogging may result. 
+Note: (Bicep 4.SL Alone and in Tank Mixtures): Use ~nly on 
+field corn. Do net use on sweet corn and popcorn. 
+Mixing Instructions 
+Shake well before using. Bicep 4.SL is a liquid that may be 
+mixed with water or fluid fertilizer and applied as a spray. 
+Bicep 4.SL may also be sprayed onto dry bulk granular fertilizer 
+and appl1ed with the granular fertilizer. 
+Dry Bulk Granular Fertilizers 
+Many dry bulk granular fertilizers may be impregnated or coated 
+with Bicep 4.SL and incorporated into the soil to controL weeds 
+in corn. 
+Labels, supplementary literature, and precautions regarding 
+rates per acre, approved crops, soil texture, application, 
+incorporation, c~op rotat'on and other directions must be 
+followed for Bicep 4~.sL. 
+All individual state regulations relating to dry bulk granular 
+fertilizer blending, registration, labeling and application are 
+the responsibility of the individual and/or co.pany selling the 
+herbicide/fertilizer mixture. 
+Apply 200-700 pounds per acre of dry granular fertilizer 
+impregnated with Bicep 4.SL. 
+Precautions: To avoid potential for explosion, (1) Do n~~ 
+I re ate Bice 4.SI. on UIIIIoniua nitrate otassiu. nitrate 
+s u. nitrate either a one or in ends with ot er .,--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=-~~~~~~=-~~~~~~ 
+or 
+:-~
+
+( 
+( 
+-6- / 
+Prepare the qranular herbicide/fertilizer mixtures by usinq any 
+closed drua, belt, ribbon, or other co..only used dry bulk 
+fertilizer blender. Nozzles used to spray Bic~p 4.SL onto the 
+fertilizer must be placed to provide uniform spray coverage. 
+If thft herbicide/fertilizer .ixture is too wet, use a highly 
+absorptive powder, such as Aqsorb.~raaul.s, Microcel E (Johns­
+Manvill~ Products Corporation), diatomaceous earth or finely 
+powdered clay, to obtain a dry free-flowing mixture. Add the 
+absorptive powder separately and uniformly to the herbicide/ 
+fertilizer mixture and blend to form a suitable free-flowing 
+aixture. Generally, less than 2% by weight of absorptive powder 
+will be needed. 
+Calculate amounts of Bicep 4.SL by the following formula: 
+2,000 
+lbs. of fertilizer 
+per acre 
+x 
+pts. of Bicep 4.SL 
+per acre 
+pts. of Bicep 4.SL 
+== per ton of 
+fertilizer 
+For best results, apply this mixture lmiformly to soil with 
+properly palibrated equipment iaaediately after blending, and 
+incorporate according to directions. 
+precaution: Do not use on crops where bedding occurs follc .~ 
+~he herbicide/fertilizer application or injury may occur. 
+Application in Water or Fluid Fertilizers 
+Bicep 4.SL Alone: Fill the spray tank one-half to three-fourths 
+full with water or fluid fertilizer, add the proper amount of 
+Bicep 4.SL, then add the rest of the water or fluid fertilizer. 
+Provide sufficient. agitation during mixing and application to 
+maintain a uniform suspension. 
+Tank Mixtures: Fill the spray tank one-half to thrte-four~h. 
+full with water or fluid fertilizer, add t~e proper .. ount of 
+Bicep 4.SL, then add AAtrex or Princep, Dual, Graaox,ne Extra or 
+Roundup, and finally add the rest of the water or flutd ferti­
+lizer. Provide sufficient agitation during mixing ana applica­
+tion to maintain a uniform suspension. .
+
+r 
+~ 
+i 
+r 
+/ 
+-7-/ 
+• t C~atibility Test: Check the co.patibility of Bicep 4.SL and 
+t .ixtures in fluid fertilizer by .ixing proportionate quan-
+titie. in a small container, as described below, before mixing 
+i in the spray tank. Nitrogen solutions or complete fluid fertil­
+izers .ay replace all or part of the water in the spray. Since 
+liquid fertilizers can vary, even within the .... analy.i., 
+always check compatibility each time before reuse. Be especi­
+ally careful when using cO!flete suspension or fluid fertilizers 
+as serious compatibility proble.s are more apt to occur. Com­
+mercial application equipment may improv~ compatibility in some 
+instances. The following test assumes a spray volume of 2S 
+gals. per acre. For other spray volumes. make appropriate 
+changes in the ingredients. Check compatibility using this 
+procedure: 
+1} Add 1 pint of fertilizer to each of 2 on~-quart jars with 
+tight lids. 
+2} To one of the jars add 1/4 tsp. or 1.2 milliliters of a 
+compatibility agent approved for this use, such as Compex. 
+or Unitee (1/4 tsp. is equivalent to 2 pts. per 100 gals. 
+spray). Shake or st~r gently to mix. 
+3) To both jars add the appropriate amount of herbicide(s}. 
+If more than one herbicide is used, add them separately 
+with dry herbicides first, flowables next, and emulsifiable 
+concentrates last. After each addition, shake or stir 
+gen~ly to thoroughly mix. The appropriate amount of herbi­
+cides for this test follows: 
+Dry herbicides: For each pound to be applied per acre, 
+add 1.4 teaspoons to each jar. 
+Liquid herbicides: Fo!;' eacl:, pint to be applied per acre 
+add 0.5 teaspoon or 2.5 milliliters to 
+each jar. 
+4} After adding all ingredients, put lids on and tighten, and 
+invert each jar ten times to mix. Let the mixtures stand 
+15 minutes and.then look for separation, large flakes, 
+precipitates, gels, heavy oily film on the jar, or other 
+signs of incompatibility. Determine if the compatibility 
+agent is needed in the spray mixture by comparing the two 
+jars. If either mixture separates, but can be remixed 
+readily, the mixture can be sprayed as long as good II.gita­
+tion is used. If the .ixtures are incompatible, test the 
+following methods of improving compaUbility: (A) slurry 
+the dry herbicides(s} in water before addition, or (B) add 
+1/2 of the compatibility agent to the f~rtilizer and the 
+other 1/2 to the emulsifiable concentrate or flowable 
+herbicide before addltion to the mixture. If still incom­
+patible, do not use the mixture.
+
+( 
+( 
+-8V 
+Application Procedures 
+Ground Application: For unifora distribution, use fan-type 
+nozzle.. Screens in nozzles and in suction and in-line 
+strainers should be no finer than sO-.esh. Use a pump with 
+capacity to (1) .aintain 35-40 psi at the nozzles, and (2) pro­
+vide sufficient agitation in tank to keep .ixture in suspension. 
+Unless otherwise specified, use a .inimum of 10 gals. of spray 
+mixture per acre. Rinse sprayer thoroughly with clean water 
+i .. ediately after use. 
+For band applications, calculate amount to be applied per acre 
+as follows: 
+band width in inches X broadcast rate = amount needed 
+row width in inches per acre per acre of field 
+Aerial Application (for Bicep 4.SL alone): Use aerial applica­
+tion only where broadcast applications are specified. Apply a 
+minimum of 1 gal. of water fo~ each 1 gal. of this product 
+applied per acre, but for rates below 1 gal./acre, ase in 
+sufficient water to equal' 2 gals./acre of total spray. Avoid 
+applications under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be 
+obtained or where excessive spray drift may occur. In order to 
+assure that spray will be controllable within the target area 
+when used according to label directions, make applications at a 
+maximum heiqht of 10 ft., using low drift nozzles at a maximum 
+pressure~f 40 psi, and restrict application to periods when 
+wind speed does not exceed 10 mph. To assure that spray will 
+not adversely affect adjacent sensitive non-target plants, apply 
+Bicep 4.sL by aircraft at a minimum upwind distance of 400 ft. 
+from sensitive plants. 
+Avoid application to humans or animals. FlagmE"n and loaders 
+should avoid inhalation of spray mist and prolonged contact with 
+skin, and should wash thoroughly before eating and at the end of 
+each day's operation. , 
+Within rate ranges in all tables on this label, use the lower 
+rate on soil relat,ively coarse-textured or low in organic 
+matter; use the higher rate on soil relatively fine-textured or 
+high in organic matter.
+
+• 
+( 
+-" .",-
+-9-/ 
+BIcep 4.SL ApplIed Alone 
+Preplant Incorporated or Preemergence 
+W.eel. 
+Controlled 
+barnYilrdqrass 
+(waterqr •• s) 
+browntop 
+panicWII 
+crabqrass 
+fall panicWII 
+giant foxtaU 
+gooseqrass 
+green foxtail 
+red rice 
+signalgrass 
+(BrachiLria) 
+southwestern 
+cupgrass 
+witchgrass 
+yellow foxtail 
+yellow nutsedge 
+black nightshade 
+carpetweed 
+cOllllllOn purslane 
+Florida pusley 
+qalinsoga 
+hairy nightshade 
+lambsquarters 
+pigweed 
+ragweed 
+smartweed 
+W.ed. 
+Partially Controlled 
+cocklebur 
+.orningglory 
+sandbur 
+seedling johnsongrass 
+velvet leaf 
+volunteer sorghWII 
+Application: Apply Bicep 4.SL preplant incol~orated or pre­
+emerqence_ using the appropriate rates fro. Table 1. Prepl..!!!!: 
+Incorporated: Apply to the soil and incorporate into the top 2 
+inches of soil within 14 days before planting using a finishing 
+disk, harrow, rolling cultivator, or similar implement capable 
+of providing uniform 2 inch incorporation. Use a preplant in­
+corporated application if furrow irrigation is used or when a 
+period of dry weather application is expected. If crop is to be 
+planted on beds, apply and incorporate after bed formation. 
+Preemergence: Apply to the soil surface at planting (behind the 
+planter), or after planting but before weeds or crop emerge.
+
+( 
+$ 
+-10-/ 
+Tabl. 1: Bicep 4.sL Pr.plant Incorporated or Pr .... rq.nc. 
+Broadcast rate per acre 
+Less than 3% 3% orqanic matt.r 
+Soil t.xture organic matt.r or areater 
+. 
+COARSE: 
+Sand, lo_y sand, 
+sandy 10 .. 2 qts. 2.5 qts. 
+MEDIUM: 
+Lo_, silt loam, silt 2.5 qts. 3 qts. 
+FINE: 
+Silty clay loam, 
+sandy clay 10", 3 qts. 3-3.5 qts. 
+silty clay, sandy clay, 
+clay 101Ull, clay . 
+Muck or peat soils DO NOT USE 
+*For yellow nutsedqe control on fine-textured soils above 3% 
+organic matt&r: Apply 3.5 qts. of Bic.p 4.SL per acr •. 
+Rotational Crops: (1) If tr.ated crop ~~ lost dup to poor 
+germination, hail, flood, ins.cts, etc., corn may be replant.d 
+imm.diately or sorqhum may b. replanted immediately provided the 
+s.ed has be.n properly treat.d with Concep.. Do not make a 
+s.cond broadcast application. If the oriqinal application was 
+banded and the second crop is planted in the untreated row 
+middl.s, a s.cond banded treatment may be applied. (2) Corn, 
+sorqhum, soyb.ans, cotton, or peanuts may be planted the sprinq 
+followinq treatment. Do not qraz. or feed foraqe or fodder from 
+cotton to liv.stock,· or illegal residues may r.sult. Injury may 
+occur to soyb.ans planted the y.ar followinq application on 
+soils havinq a calcareous surfac. layer includinq but not 
+limit.d to those found in north-central and northw.st Iowa; 
+south-c.ntral, western, and southwest Minn.sota; north.ast 
+N.braska; North Dakota; and .astern South Dakota. (3) If 
+appli.d aft.r June 10, do not rot at. with crops oth.r than corn 
+or sorqhum the n.xt y.ar, or crop injury may occur. (4) In the 
+Hiqh Plains and Interaountain ar.as of the W.st wh.r. rainfall 
+i. spar.. and erratic or where irrigation is required, U6. only
+
+• 
+( 
+( 
+-11-~ 
+when corn or sorg~ua i. to be planted th. following year, or a 
+crop of untreated corn or sorghum is to precede other rotational 
+crop.. (5) Saall grains .ay be planted 15 aonths following 
+treataent. (6) All other crops may be planted 18 .onths after 
+application. ' 
+Po.te.ergence 
+Weeds 
+Controlled 
+barnyardgrass 
+(watergrass) 
+crabgrass 
+fall panicum 
+giant foxtail 
+green foxtail 
+yellow foxtail 
+jimsonweed 
+I:ochia 
+lUlbsquarters 
+mustard 
+piqweed 
+prickly sida 
+purslane 
+raqweed 
+smartweed 
+Weeds 
+Partially Controlled 
+cocklebur 
+morningglory 
+votlvetleaf 
+yellow nuts edge 
+Application: Apply early'postemergence using the appropriate 
+rat .. fron Table 2. Apply this treatment before grass and broad­
+leaf weeds pass the 2-leaf stage and before corn exceeds 5 
+inches i~ height. Application to weeds larger than the 2-leaf 
+stage will generally give unsatisfactory control. Occasional 
+corn leaf burn may result, but this should not affect later 
+growth or yield. Do not apply postemer~ence in fluid 
+fertilizer, or severe crop injury ~ay occur. 
+Table 2: Postemergence 
+Soil texture 
+COARSE: 
+Sand, loamy sand, sandy loam 
+MEDIUM: 
+Loam, silt loam, si~t 
+FINE: 
+Sandy clay loui, silty clay loam, 
+clay loam, sandy clay, silty clay, 
+clay 
+Broadcast rate per acre 
+2.5 qts. 
+3 qts. 
+3-3.5 qts.* 
+*For better control of yellow nutsedge on fine-textured soils 
+above 3% organic matter, apply 3.5 qts. of Bicep 4.5L per 
+acre. 
+Note: If Bicep 4.5L has been applied preplant incorporated or 
+preemergence, do n~t exceed a total of 7.0 qts. of 
+Bicep 4.5L on a corn crop, or illegal residues may 
+result. Do not apply r~re than the equivalent of 3 lb •• 
+ai of atrazine for all Bicep 4.5L applications, or 
+illegal re.idue •• ay re.ult. 
+.. ~ 
+, . 
+. ~ 
+~'
+
+-12-~ 
+Rotational Crc2!: Follow the precedin9 crop rotation in.truc­
+tiona for Blc.p 4.SL Preplant Incorporat.d or Pr •••• rq.nc •• 
+Blc.p 4.5t Co;b!nat!ons 
+• Tank Mixture with Utr.x, Princ.p, or DuaV- Conv.ntional 
+Tliiag. 
+4L SOW or Nine-O: Add up to 1 qt. of AAtrex 4L 
+(. lbs. SOW or .1 lbs. Nine-O) p.r acre to the rat. of Bicep 
+4.SL recomm.nded in Table 1 in areas where heavy infestations of 
+broadleaf weeds claimed on this label or cocklebur, 
+.arningglory, or velvetleaf are expected. 
+IfOt~J)o Dot exc.ed a total of 3 lb.. ai of atrazin. OIl a corn ~ 
+crop 'if Bic.p 4. SL and AAtr.x are applied a. reco.aeDded. 
+Dual': Add up tc; 1/2 s: t. e>f Dual pel' acre to the rate of Bicep 
+4.SL recommended in Table 1 wben h~avy infestations of yellow 
+nutsedge, sandbur, or se~ling johnsongrass are expected. 
+Princep (4L, SOW, or Caliber 90): Add up to 1 qt. of Princep 4L 
+(1.2S lbs. SOW or 1.1 lbs. Caliber 90) per acre to the rate of 
+Bic.p 4.SL recommenQad in Table 1 in the northe3stern U.S. where 
+heavy infestations of crabgrass or fall panicum are expected. 
+Tank Mixtures of Bicep 4.SL or Bicep 4.SL plUS Princep, with 
+Gramoxone Extra or Roundup for Minimum-Tillage or No-Tillage 
+Systems 
+In minimum-tillage or no-tillage syste~s where corn is plulted 
+directly into a cover crop, stale seedbed, estab11shed sod, or 
+previous crop residues, the contact herbicide. Gramoxone Extra, 
+or Roundup may be tank mixed with Bicep 4.SL alone or with Bicep 
+4.SL plus Princep. When used as directed, the Gramoxone Extra . 
+portion of the tank mixture controls most emerged annual weeds 
+and suppresses many perennial w.eds. Roundup combinations will 
+control .merged annual and p&r.nnial weeds when applied as 
+directed on the Roundup label. The Bicep 4.SL portion of the 
+tank m::'xture provides preemerqenc. control of the w.ed. li.t.d 
+on this lab.l in the Bic.p 4.SL Alone ~ection for corn. The 
+addition of Princep enhances preemergence control of crabgra •• 
+and fall panicum. 
+Application: Apply before, during, or after planting but before 
+corn .m.rg •• , at the appropriate rat. in Table 3. Up to 1 qt. 
+of Princep 4L (1.2S lb •. SOW or 1.1 lb •. Calib.r 90) per acre 
+.ay be added to the rate of Bic.p 4.SL recommended in Tabl. 3 in 
+the north.a.tern U.S. where h.avy inf.station. of crabgra •• or 
+rall panicua are exp.cted. Add Graaoxone Extra or Roundup at 
+the followinq broadca.t rates:
+
+• 
+( 
+( 
+-!.3-
+/ 
+Graaoxone ~I 1.5-2.0, 2.0-2.5 or 2.5-3.0 pt •• per acre to 
+1-3 lnche., 3-6 inche., or 6 inch tall weeds, respectively. 
+Apply surfactant at 1 or 2 pt •• per tOO qals. of spray mixture 
+with 75% or qreater or 50-74% nonionic active in~redient, 
+respectively. This treatment will not control Wtteds taller than 
+6 inches. 
+Roundup: 1.5 qts. per acre for control existing annual weeds, 
+or 2-4 qts. per acre for existing perennial weeds. See the 
+Roundup label for weeds controlled and recommended rates for 
+specific weeds. 
+Apply -~~20-60 gals. of wate~ or fluid fertilizer per acre with 
+conventional spray equipment. 
+Table 3: Bicep 4.5L for Minimum-Tillage or No-~illage Field 
+Corn 
+Soil texture 
+COtRSE: 
+SL~d, loamy sand, sandy loam 
+MEDIUM: 
+Loam, silt loam, silt 
+FINE: 
+Sandy clay loam, silty 
+clay loam, sandy clay, 
+clay 
+Muck or peat soils 
+clay loam, 
+aU ty clay, 1 
+Broadcast rate per acre 
+2.5 qts. 
+3 qts. 
+3-3.5 qts.* 
+DO NOT USE 
+*For yellow nutsedge control on fine-textured soils above 3% 
+orqanic matter, app~y 3.5 qt •. of Bicep 4.SL per acre. 
+Rotational Crops: Follow the crop rotation instruction. in the 
+Bicep 4.5L Alone section for field corn. 
+-----'­.-
+
+( 
+( 
+! 
+-... ".', . 
+~. '~~Iq 
+-14-~ 
+Storage and Disposal 
+St.lr a9!! 
+Ground water cont .. ination .ay be reduced by dikinq and flooring 
+of peraanent liquid bulk storage sites with an imperaeable 
+.ater!.sl. 
+Pesticide Disposal 
+Do not cont .. inate water, food or fead by storage or disposal, 
+or cleaning of equip.ent. Open dumping is prohibited. Improper 
+disposal of unused pestiCide, spray .ixture, or rinsate is a 
+violation of federal law. Pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate 
+that cannot be used according to label instructions must be 
+disposed or according to federal, state or local procedures. 
+For quidance in proper disposal methods, contact yo~r State 
+Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Uazardous 
+Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Reqional Office. 
+Container Disposal 
+Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or equivalent), 
+puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incinera­
+tion, or by open burning, if allowed by state and local authori­
+ties. If burned, keep out of smoke. 
+For mino~ spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated 
+on this label and clean up immediately. Take special care to 
+avoid contaMination of equipment and facilitie~ during cleanup 
+procedures and disposal of wastes. In the event of a major 
+spill, fire or other emergency, cc~llmaOo-8".837~y or 
+night. 
+Precautionary St~tements 
+Hazards to Humans and Domestic Anima~ ~ 
+WARNING ~ 
+Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do no~ get in 
+eyes or on clothing. Wear safety glasses. Harmful if 
+swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid 
+breathing vapor or spray mist. Avo!d contact with skin, 
+eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water 
+after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash 
+before reuse. 
+User. are required to wear 10ng-sle.ved shirts and long 
+pants (or equivalent), chemical resistant glove., and water­
+proofed boots. In addition, persons involved in .ixing/ 
+Continued ... 
+4 
+1
+
+• ; 
+( 
+-15-
+~iOading operations ar. required to use heavy-duty chemical 
+Iresistant rubber or neoprene gloves and a face shield or 
+.. goggles. 
+~ 
+~ 
+State.ent of Practical Treat .. nt: 
+If in eyes: 
+If swallowed: 
+If inhal .. d: 
+If on skin: 
+Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, 
+gentle stre .. of water for 15 minutes. Get 
+medical attention. 
+Drink promptly 
+white, gelatin 
+available, lal 
+alcohol. 
+a large quL~tity of .ilk, eg9 
+~~lution, or if these are not 
+t quantities of water. Avoid 
+Remov~ victim to fresh air. 
+Wash with plenty of soap and water. ~et 
+medical attention. 
+Note to Physician: There are no specific antidotes for the 
+active ingredients in Bicep 4.5L. Induce emesis or lavage 
+stomach. Give a saline laxative and supportive therapy. 
+Environmental Hazards 
+Do not apply d!rectly to water or wetlands (swamps, bogs, 
+marshe~ and potholes). Do not contaminate water by cleaning 
+of equipment or disposal of wastes. This pesticide contains 
+atrazine which has been shown to be toxic to aquatic 
+invertebrates. Runoff and drift from treated areas may be 
+hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. 
+Grou:"ld Water and Surface Water Advisory v' 
+Bicep 4.SL contains both the active ingredients atrazine and 
+metolachlor. 
+Atrazine can travel (seep or leach) through soil and can 
+enter ground wat~r which may be used as drinking water. 
+Atrazine has been found in ground water. Users are advised 
+not to apply atrazine to sand and loamy sand soils where the 
+water table (ground water) is close to the surface and where 
+these soils are very permeable, i.e., well-drained. Your 
+local .gricul';ural agencies can provide further information 
+on the type of soil in your are. and the location of 
+ground water. 
+Metolachlor has been identified in limited sampling of 
+ground wAter and there is the possibility that it may leach 
+through the soil to ground water, especially where soils are 
+coarse and ground water is Ilear the surface. Following 
+application and during rainfall events ~~at cause runoff, 
+metolachlor may reach surface water bodies including 
+streams, rivers and reservoirs.
+
+(. 
+-16-
+Car. .ust be taken u.inq thi. product to pr.v.nt back 
+.ipboninq intow.ll., .pill. or i~roper disposal of .xcess 
+pesticide, spray aixtures or rinsates. 
+Check valves or antisiphoninq devices must be used on all 
+aiXinqfequiP.ent. 
+e' is product may not be aixed/loaded or used within 50 feet 
+f all wells includinq abandoned wells, drainaqe wella, and 
+ink holes . 
+. / 
+AAtrex. trademark of CIBA-GEIGY for atrazine 
+~Aq.orb· trad_ark of 011-Dr1 Corporation 
+Bicepe trademark of CIBA-GEIGY 
+U.S. Patent No. 3,937,730 (metolachlor) 
+Caliber e 90 trademark of CIBA-GEIGY 
+Concep. trademark of CIBA~GEIGY 
+U.S. Patent No. 4,070,389 
+Dual. trademark of CIBA-GEIGY for metolachlor 
+U.S. Patent No. 3,937,730 
+Gramoxona. trademark of ICI Americas for paraquat 
+Nine-OG trademark of CIBA-GEIGY 
+Princep. trademark of CIBA-GEIGY for aimazine 
+Roundup. trademark of Monsanto Company for qlyphosate herbicide 
+X-77e trademark of KALO Laboratories, Inc. 
+e: el99G-CIBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Aqricultural Divia~on 
+CIBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Greensboro, North Carolina 27419 
+CGA June 15, 1987 -
+Metol. Req. Standard 
+(LABELS-B.2 - BICP4-5L/F3) 
+a.vi.ed February 15, 1990 
+atraz1n. .xposure 
+reduction .... ur ••
+
+( 
+(. 
+(Container Label) 
+1 RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE t----
+j (GROUND WATER CONCERN) 
+l r--------------------------------------------------, f FOR RETAIL SALE TO AND USE ONLY BY CERTIFIED APPLICATORS 
+OR PERSONS UNDER THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISION, AND ONLY FOR 
+mOSE USES COVERED BY THE CERTIFIED APPLICATOR' S 
+CERTIFICATION. 
+mls PRODUCT IS A RESTRICTED-USE HERBICIDE DUE TO 
+GROUND WATER CONCERNS. USERS MUST READ AND FOLLOW 
+ALL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 
+IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE POTENTIA~ FOR ATRAZINE TO REACH 
+GROUND WATER. 
+Bicep. 4.SL 
+Herbicide 
+For weed control in field corn 
+21/2 Gallons 
+U.S. Standard Measure 
+Active Inqredients: 
+Atrazine: 2-chloro-4-ethylamino-
+6-isopropylamino-s-triazine .••.•••.....•••..••..•....• 
+Atrazine related compounds ......•....•....•.•......... 
+Metolachlor: 2-chloro-N-(2-ethyl-
+6-.ethylphenyl)-~-(2-methoxy-1-
+meth leth 1 acetamide .....•..•......................• 
+Inert Inqredients: 
+Total: 
+Bicep 4.SL contains 4.5 lbs. active 
+inqredients per qallon. ~ 
+Keep OUt of Reach of Children. 
+WARNING/AVISO 
+PRECAUTIiN AL USUARIO: Si usted no lee 
+inqI.s, no use este producto hast a que 1a etiqueta haya 
+sido explicado ampliamente. 
+See directions for use 1n attached booklet. 
+EPA Req. No. 100-623~ 
+EPA Eat. lOO-LA-l 
+17.39% 
+0.91% 
+• 
+L--
+• . "
+
+r I -18-
+Pr.c.ution.ry St.t ... nt. 
+Hazard. to Human. and Dome.tic Ani.al. 
+Cau •••• ub.tanti.l but te~or.ry eye injury_ Do not qet in 
+ey •• or on clothing. Wear .afety ql...... Har.ful if 
+.wallowed, inhaled, or ab.orbed through .kin. Avoid 
+breathing v.por or .pr.y .i.t. Avoid contact with skin, 
+eyes, or clothing. Wa.h thoroughly with soap and water 
+After handling. aemove contaminated clothing and wash 
+before reuse. 
+jusers are required to wear long-sleeved shirts and long 
+~pants (or equivalent), chemical r.sistant gloves, and water­
+lproofed boots. In addition, persons involved in mixing/ 
+lloadin g operation. are required to u.e heavy-duty chemical 
+lresistant rubber or neoprene gloves and a face shield or 
+Jgoggles. 
+Statement of Practical Treatment: 
+If in eyes: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, 
+gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get 
+medical attention. 
+If swallowed: Drink promptly a large quantity of milk, egg 
+white, gelatin solution, or if these are not 
+available, large quantities of water. Avoid 
+alcohol. 
+If inhaled: Remove victi~ to fresh air. 
+If on .kin: Wa.h with plenty of soap and wat.r. Get 
+medical attention. 
+Note to Physician: There are no specific antidotes for the 
+active ingredient. in Bicep 4.SL. Induce emesis or lava;e 
+.tomach. Give a .aline laxative and supportive therapy. 
+Environmental Hazards 
+Do not apply directly to water or wetlands (.wamp., bog., 
+mar.he. and pothole.). Do not contaminate water by cleaning 
+of .quipment or di.po.al of wa.tes. This pe.ticide contain. 
+atrazine which ha. been .hown to be toxic to .quatic 
+invertebrate.. Runoff and drift from treated areaa may b. 
+hazar~~u. to aquatic organism. in neighboring ar •••• 
+Ground Water and Surfac. Water Advisory 
+Bic.p 4.SL contain. both the active ingredient. atrazine and 
+metol.chlor. 
+C;ontinued ••• 
+l
+
+s 
+-19-
+Atrazine can travel (.eep or leach) thrOUVh 80il and can 
+enter ground water which aay be used a. drinking water. 
+Atrazine has been found in ground water. Users are advised 
+not to apply atrazine to sand and loaay .and soil. where the 
+water table (ground water) is close to the surface and where 
+these soils are very permeable, i.e., well-drained. Your 
+local agricultural aqencie. can provide further inforaation 
+on the type of soil in your area and the location of ground 
+water. 
+Metolachlor has been identified in limited s .. pling of 
+ground water and there is the possibility that it .ay leach 
+through the soil to ground water, especially where soils are 
+coarse and ground water is near the surface. Following 
+application and during rainfall events that cause runoff, 
+metolachlor may reach surface water bodies ~ncluding 
+streams, rivers and reservoirs. 
+Care must be taken using this product to prevent back 
+Siphoning into wells, spills or improper disposal of excess 
+pesticide, spray mixtures or rinsates. 
+Check valves or antisiphoning devices must be used on all ~ 
+mixing e~~ipment. 
+This product may not be mixed/loaded or used within SO feet 
+of all wells including abandoned wells, drainage wells, and 
+sink hoJes. 
+Chemigation Prohibition [../. 
+Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation 
+systea. 
+Container Disposal 
+Do not reuse empty container. Triple rinse (or equivalent), 
+puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incin­
+eration, or by open burning, if allowed by state and local 
+authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke. 
+Bicep. trademark of elBA-GEIGY 
+U.S. Patent No. 3,937,730 (metolachlor) 
+e1990·CIBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Agricultural Division 
+CIBA-GEIGY Corporation 
+Greensboro, North Carolina 27419 
+CGA 
+CIBA-GEIGY 
+(LABELS-B.2 - BICP4-SLjF3) 
+F :",!:., .1