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# GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **264-935**
- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Metalaxyl (28.35%)
- Label accepted: 2024-02-29
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-00935-20240229.pdf
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Fast Track Label Acceptable (Highlighted/Indicated Changes) v.20240124
February 29, 2024
Christine Villegas
Regulatory Manager
Bayer CropScience LP
800 N. Linberg Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63167
Subject: Approval of Label Amendment; Only Indicated Changes Reviewed – State
specific restrictions
Product Name: Gustafson Allegiance-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide
EPA Registration Number: 264-935
Application Date: 7/27/2023
Case Number: 487656
Dear Christine Villegas:
The amended label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is acceptable.
However, EPA reviewed only the label changes highlighted, marked, or otherwise indicated on
the submitted label. Any other changes to the previously approved label that were not clearly
highlighted, marked, or otherwise indicated in your submission were not reviewed and may
form the basis of regulatory and/or enforcement action if later discovered by the Agency.
Further, submission of a label amendment application with unidentified changes may be
considered a knowing submission of false information to the Agency. This approval does not
affect any conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You continue to be
subject to existing conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected with them.
The label submitted with the application has been stamped “Accepted Only Indicated Revisions
Reviewed” and is enclosed for your records.
This labeling supersedes all previously accepted labeling. You must submit one copy of the final
printed labeling before you release the product for shipment with the new labeling. In
accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the
previously approved labeling for 18 months from the date of this letter. After 18 months, you
may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently
approved labeling. “To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its
implementing regulation at 40 C.F.R. § 152.3.
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 264-935
Case Number 487656
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 FIFRA and is subject to review by the
Agency. If the website contains any false or misleading statement, design, or graphic, the
product may be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA Sections 2(q)(1)(A)
and 12(a)(1)(E). 40 C.F.R. § 156.10(a)(5) lists examples of statements EPA may consider false or
misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on the product label,
claims made as part of the product’s sale or distribution may not substantially differ from those
claims approved through the registration process under FIFRA Section 12(a)(1)(B). 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
product will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these
conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance
with FIFRA section 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Nathan Mellor at (202) 641-8056 or at
mellor.nathan@epa.gov.
Nathan Mellor
Fungicide Branch
Registration Division (7505T)
Office of Pesticide Programs
Enclosure
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GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide
ABN: Acceleron D-309 Fungicide Seed Treatment
A SEED TREATMENT CHEMICAL FOR CONTROL OF SEED ROT AND DAMPING-OFF
DISEASES OF CERTAIN CROPS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Metalaxyl: N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)alanine methyl ester ................................................................28.35%
OTHER INGREDIENTS: .............................................................................................................................................71.65%
TOTAL: 100.00%
Contains 2.6 pounds Metalaxyl per gallon.
EPA Reg. No. 264-935 EPA Est.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING
AVISO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find
someone to explain it to you in detail.)
For MEDICAL and TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577
For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
Please refer to [back panel] [booklet] for additional precautionary statements and directions for use. [Note to
reviewer: Location of additional precautionary statements and directions for use will vary between those listed,
depending on container type/size.]
FIRST AID
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.
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 a poison control center or doctor.
 Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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.
In case of emergency call toll free the Bayer CropScience Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577.
Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
METALAXYL GROUP 4 FUNGICIDE
INDICATED REVISIONS
ONLY
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and
Rodenticide Act as amended, for the pesticide
registered under
EPA Reg. No.
No label revisions other than those indicated were
reported to the Agency.
2/29/24
264-935
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WARNING
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Do not get on skin or on
clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are: (barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥14 mills, polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) ≥14 mils, and viton ≥14 mills).
Applicators and other handlers must wear: Coveralls over short-sleeved shirt and short pants, socks and chemical-resistant
footwear and chemical-resistant gloves (barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥14 mills, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥14
mils, and viton ≥14 mills).
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot
water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should: Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or
using the toilet.
 Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
 Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash
thoroughly and change clothing.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high
water mark. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
equipment wash water or rinsate.
Groundwater Advisory: This chemical is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of agricultural
use. Use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater
contamination.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers
may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide
regulation.
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 24 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: coveralls, socks and chemical resistant footwear, chemical resistant
gloves, barrier laminate or butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥14 mills, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥14 mils, and viton ≥14 mills or Viton
and protective eyewear.
In California – Only for use in commercial seed treating establishments. Not allowed for “on-farm” use.
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide is a systemic fungicide seed dressing specifically for control of
systemic downy mildews, Pythium, and Phytophthora spp.
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SEED BAG LABELING REQUIREMENT
Federal Seed Act requires that containers containing treated seeds shall be labeled with the following information.
 This seed has been treated with GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE®-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide, a fungicide containing
Metalaxyl.
 Do not use for feed, food or oil purposes.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on containers containing seed treated with
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE®-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide:
 Store away from feeds and foodstuffs.
 Do not allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seeds.
 Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt and protective gloves when handling treated seed.
 Treated seeds exposed on the soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading
and planting (such as in row ends).
 Dispose of all excess treated seed by burying seed away from bodies of water.
 Do not contaminate bodies of water when disposing of planting equipment wash water.
 Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accordance with local requirements.
 Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production if (1) by-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) no
measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic practice.
 GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide is a systemic fungicide seed dressing specifically for control of
systemic downy mildews, Pythium, and Phytophthora spp. Do not use with other seed treatment products unless previous
experience assures compatibility.
RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATION
For resistance management, GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide contains a Group 4 fungicide. Any fungal
population may contain individuals naturally resistant to GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide and other Group 4
fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control may occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in the same fields.
Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
COMPATIBILITY TESTING AND TANK MIX PARTNERS
May be used in combination with other registered Bayer CropScience seed treatment fungicides and insecticides. Pre-test for
compatibility with other seed treatment products.
Compatibility
It is essential that before using GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide in any tank mixture the compatibility of the
mixture be established. Add GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide at the labeled rate to a clean quart jar
containing approximately one-half the amount of water intended for a final slurry application rate. Next, follow with all other tank mix
components that will be used in the total slurry application.
Add last the remaining balance of water. The total amount of volume is determined by the seed size and how much is necessary to
ensure complete and uniform coverage and distribution on the seed, as well as the type of commercial seed treating application
equipment that will be used.
DO NOT USE MIXTURES THAT CURDLE, PRECIPITATE, OR GEL. USE TANK MIXTURES IMMEDIATELY AFTER MIXING WITH
ADEQUATE AGITATION.
Mixing Instructions
1. When applied with seed treatment application equipment designed to treat seed utilizing a treatment slurry mixture, add
approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the required water to the treatment slurry tank followed by the accompanying seed treatment
products and GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide.
2. The order of product addition is dependent on the accompanying seed treatment products and application equipment used.
3. Allow each slurry component to disperse completely prior to the next addition until a uniform suspension is obtained.
4. After all slurry components have been added and dispersed completely add the remaining 1/2 to 1/3 of required water for
proper slurry volume and mix until uniform.
5. Do not store mixed slurries for greater than 72 hours.
6. Maintain adequate agitation until treatment slurry is applied.
For additional instructions for use, slurry component mixing order, and other application suggestions contact your Bayer CropScience
representative.
Follow more restrictive labeling of any tank mix partner. Do not tank mix with any product, which contains a prohibition on tank mixing.
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide may be applied as a water based slurry with other registered seed
treatment insecticides and fungicides through standard slurry or mist-type commercial seed treatment equipment.
It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the 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
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directions for use and precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol
production only if (1) by-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol
byproducts that are used in agronomic practice.
RESTRICTIONS
 Seed treated with this product must be visually identifiable from untreated seed by the use of an approved colorant or dye to
prevent accidental use of treated seed as food for humans or feed for animals. Refer to 21 CFR, Part 2.25. Any colorant or dye
added to treated seed must be cleared for use in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 153.155(c).
 Maximum usage when applying both metalaxyl- and mefenoxam-containing products to the same crop within the same
season: Do not apply more than the maximum yearly total application rate for the active ingredient as stated on the label of the
product containing the lowest yearly total on that crop. The maximum application rate for metalaxyl and mefenoxam-containing
products (including seed treatments, foliar applications, soil application) is 12.3 lb per acre per calendar year. DO NOT apply
more than 12.3 lb of active ingredient metalaxyl per acre per calendar year.
CROP USE DIRECTIONS
Canola[*]
Mustard
seed[*]
Rapeseed[*]
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at 0.25 - 0.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. [*Use not permitted in California.]
Peanuts[*] For Pythium seed rot and damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a
seed treatment at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. [*Use not permitted in California.]
Sorghum For control of Pythium damping-off, apply 0.375 - 0.75 fl oz of GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide per 100 lbs of seed applied as a seed treatment. For control of systemic downy mildew (races susceptible to
chemical control), apply 0.75 - 1.5 fl oz GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide per 100 lbs of seed
on cultivars which possess sorghum downy mildew resistance. To those cultivars, which do not possess resistance to a
particular race of sorghum downy mildew in heavily infected areas with recent severe history, apply 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz of
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide per 100 lbs of seed as a seed treatment. Only high quality
sorghum seed (90% germination and above) should be treated with GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide.
Sunflowers For control of systemic downy mildew: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at the rate of 1.5 - 3.0 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Forage
Legumes
Alfalfa, clover, lespedeza, beans (for forage), soybeans (for forage), soybean hay, peanuts (for forage), peanut hay,
peas (for forage), pea vine hay, cowpeas (for forage), cowpea hay, trefoil, vetch, and velvet beans (for forage).
For Pythium damping-off and early season Phytophthora control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 - 1.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Grain Crops Wheat, barley, rye, oats, millet, milo, corn (field corn, sweet corn, and popcorn), buckwheat, and triticale.
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at the rate of 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For systemic downy mildew control of sweet corn: Apply GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Rice[*] For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at the rate of 0.75 - 1.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. Note: If using GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide treated rice, do not use Ridomil for control of Pythium in water-seeded rice.
Restrictions:
Container bags containing GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide treated rice must be labeled with
the following restriction: “For rice seed, do not use Ridomil for control of Pythium in water-seeded rice.”
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Seed and
Pod
Vegetables
Black-eyed peas, chickpeas (Garbanzos), cowpeas, dill, edible soybeans, field beans, field peas, garden peas, green
beans, kidney beans, lima beans, lupines, navy beans, okra, peas, pole beans, snap beans, string beans, wax beans,
and lentils. For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a
seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For early season Phytophthora control: Apply GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For
control of Pythium damping-off and systemic downy mildew of peas: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at the rate of 1.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Turf
Grasses
For Pythium damping-off control on golf courses, home lawns reclamation and erosion control projects: Apply
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treated at the rate of 1.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of
seed.
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Forage
Grasses
Grasses grown for hay, grazing or silage, corn (fodder or silage), sorghum (hay or silage), and small grain grown for
hay, grazing or silage. For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide as a seed treatment at the rate of 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Brassica
(Cole) Leafy
Vegetables[*]
Broccoli (Chinese and raab), Brussels sprouts, cabbage (Chinese bok choy, Chinese napa and mustard), cauliflower,
cavalo broccoli, collards, kale, kohlrabi, mizuna, mustard greens, mustard spinach, and rape greens
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at the rate of 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Cucurbit
Vegetables[*]
Chayote (fruit), Chinese waxgourd, citron melon, cucumber, gherkin, edible gourd (hyotan, cucuzza, Chinese okra, and
hechima), Momordica spp. (balsam apple, balsam pear, bitter melon, Chinese cucumber), muskmelon (true cantaloupe,
cantaloupe, casaba, Crenshaw melon, golden pershaw melon, honeydew melon, honey balls, mango melon, Persian
melon, pineapple melon, Santa Claus melon, and snake melon), pumpkin, summer squash (crookneck squash, scallop
squash, straightneck squash, vegetable marrow, zucchini), winter squash (butternut squash, calabaza, hubbard
squash), Cucumis mixta, Cucumis pepo (acorn squash, spaghetti squash), watermelon (hybrids and/or varieties of
Citrullus lanatus.)
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Leafy
Vegetables[*]
Amaranth (leafy, Chinese spinach, tampala), cardoon, celery (Chinese), celtuce, chervil, chrysanthemum (edible-leaved
and garland), corn salad, cress (garden and upland), dandelion, dock, endivefennel (finochio), lettuce (head and leaf),
orach, parsley, purslane (garden and winter), radicchio, rhubarb, spinach* (New Zealand and vine), and Swiss chard.
Restrictions:
Do not apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide to spinach which is destined to be grown in
the greenhouse. Containers or bags containing GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide treated
spinach seed must be labeled with the following restriction: “Do not grow spinach in greenhouses.”
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Fruiting
Vegetables[*]
Eggplant, ground cherry, pepino, pepper (bell pepper, chili pepper, cooking pepper, pimento, sweet pepper), tomatillo,
and tomato
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Onions[*] Onion (dry bulb and green)
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment
at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
Root and
Tuber
Vegetables[*]
(except
potatoes)
Arracacha, arrowroot, artichoke (Chinese and Jerusalem), beet (garden and sugar), burdock (edible), canna (edible),
carrot, cassava (bitter and sweet), celery root, chayote, chervil, chicory, chufa, dasheen, ginger, ginseng, horseradish,
leren, parsley (turnip-rooted), parsnip, radish (oriental dalkon), rutabaga, salsify (black and Spanish), skirret, sweet
potato, tanier, turmeric, turnip, yam bean (jicama, manioc pea), yam
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Restrictions:
Do not apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide to potatoes.
[*Use not permitted in California.]
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Cotton For Pythium seed rot and damping-off. Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment:
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide Application rate Maximum Planting rate - seeds/A*
seeds/lb fl oz/CWT mg AI/seed @ 0.75 fl oz/CWT @ 1.5 fl oz/CWT
3600 0.75-1.5 0.019 - 0.038 96,320 48,160
4400 0.75-1.5 0.015 - 0.031 117,700 58,860
5200 0.75-1.5 0.013 - 0.026 139,100 69,560
6000 0.75-1.5 0.011 - 0.023 160,500 80,270
Restrictions:
* Do not apply by seed treatment more than 0.004 pounds of Metalaxyl (0.2 fl. oz. GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide) per acre per year.
Soybean[**] For Pythium damping-off and early season Phytophthora control apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide as a seed treatment. To protect against Phytophthora seed and early seedling blight from planting to
emergence use the lower specified rates, 0.20 - 0.375 fl oz per 100 pound of seeds. Applying the higher specified use
rate of GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide to provide both increased levels of control along with
a longer time of activity. A use rate of 0.75 to 1.5 fl oz per 100 pounds of seed of GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide on soybean seed is required for acceptable control of Phytophthora seedling blight.
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide Application rate
Maximum Planting rate - seeds/A*
seeds/lb
fl
oz/CWT
fl
oz/140,000
seed unit mg AI/seed
@ 0.20 fl
oz/CWT
@ 0.375
fl
oz/CWT
@ 0.75 fl
oz/CWT
@ 1.5 fl
oz/CWT
2000 0.20 - 1.5 0.14 - 1.05 0.0095 - 0.068 832,875 444,200 222,100 111,000
2400 0.20 - 1.5 0.12 - 0.88 0.0079 - 0.057 999,375 533,000 266,500 133,200
2800 0.20 - 1.5 0.10 - 0.75 0.0068 - 0.048 1,165,875 621,800 310,900 155,400
3200 0.20 - 1.5 0.09 - 0.66 0.0059 - 0.042 1,332,375 710,600 355,300 177,700
3600 0.20 - 1.5 0.08 - 0.58 0.0053 - 0.038 1,498,875 799,400 399,700 199,900
Restrictions:
* Do not apply by seed treatment more than 0.0166 pounds of Metalaxyl (0.83 fl oz GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide) per acre per year.
[**Use not permitted in California.]
Use the higher specified rate of GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide when disease pressure is above what is
usual. Apply the higher specified use rate of GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide to provide both increased
levels of control along with a longer time of activity.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE AT REDUCED RATES IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER FUNGICIDES
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide is a systemic fungicide seed dressing which may be applied in combination
with other EPA-registered fungicides to aid in control of Pythium. GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide may be
applied as a water based slurry through standard slurry or mist-type commercial seed treatment equipment.
Corn (Field) To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium. Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment. Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of
broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides.
GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment
Fungicide Application rate Maximum Planting rate - seeds/A*
seeds/lb fl oz/CWT
fl oz/80,000
seed unit mg AI/seed @ 0.1 fl oz/CWT @ 0.375 fl oz/CWT
1200 0.1-0.375 0.07 - 0.25 0.008 - 0.028 457,500 122,000
1600 0.1-0.375 0.05 - 0.19 0.006 - 0.021 610,000 162,700
2000 0.1-0.375 0.04 - 0.15 0.005 - 0.017 762,500 203,300
2400 0.1-0.375 0.03 - 0.13 0.004 - 0.014 915,000 244,000
Restrictions:
* Do not apply by seed treatment more than 0.0076 pounds of Metalaxyl (0.46 fl oz GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide) per acre per year.
Wheat, Oats,
Barley, Rye
To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment at the rate of 0.10-0.375 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides.
Soybeans,
Field beans,
Kidney beans,
Navy beans,
Pinto beans,
Lentils, Peas
To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment at the rate of 0.10 - 0.375 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides.
Sunflowers To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment at the rate of 0.10 - 0.375 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides.
Peanuts[*] To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment at the rate of 0.10 - 0.375 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides. [*Use not permitted
in California.]
Rice[*] To aid in the control of seed decay and damping-off caused by Pythium: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL
Seed Treatment Fungicide as a commercial seed treatment at the rate of 0.10 - 0.375 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Apply in combination with EPA registered rates of broad-spectrum seed treatment fungicides. [*Use not permitted
in California.]
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SEED TREATMENT-EXPORT USE ONLY
NOT FOR DOMESTIC SALES OR USE.
For treatment of the following seed for export only to countries requiring treatment with Metalaxyl before importation.
Brassica (Cole)
Leafy
Vegetables
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at the rate of 0.75-1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Canola For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at the rate of 0.50 - 1.70 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. (32 – 110 ml per 100 kg of seed)
Corn For Pythium damping –off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For systemic downy mildew control: Apply GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at 3.0 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Cucurbit
Vegetables
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Fruiting
Vegetables
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Leafy
Vegetables
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Onions For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Millet For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For systemic downy mildew control: Apply GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at 2.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Peas For Pythium damping-off and early season Phytophthora control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed
Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at 3.5 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Root and Tuber
Vegetables
For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Restrictions:
Do not apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide to potatoes.
Sorghum For Pythium damping-off control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 0.75 - 1.50 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed. For systemic downy mildew control: Apply GUSTAFSON
ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed treatment at 5.25 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Sunflowers For systemic downy mildew control: Apply GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide as a seed
treatment at 9.0 fl oz per 100 lbs of seed.
Seed treated in accordance with the export use pattern must be labeled as follows:
FOR EXPORT ONLY
NOT FOR DOMESTIC SALES OR USE.
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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 location. Do not store in direct hot sunlight. Do not store above 90°F for prolonged periods of time. After prolonged
storage in intense cold, allow product to return to approximately 75°F before using.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
CONTAINER HANDLING
Rigid, Non-refillable containers small enough to shake (i.e., with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons).
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse or pressure 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.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds
after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or
disposal. Insert pressure-rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10
seconds after the flow begins to drip.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or if allowed by
state and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke.
Rigid Non-refillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs)
Non-refillable Containers
Non-refillable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer
CropScience per instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781), or rinse and either recycle or
dispose of the container as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)
Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the
container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of
the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal.
Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or
drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or
until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve.
Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g.– Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, and Kegs)
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the
container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the
container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior
surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration.
Refillable Containers
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any
other purpose. Do not remove tamper evident cables or one-way valves or clean the container if the container is equipped with one-way
valves and refilling or returning is planned. After emptying product from container, either return container to Bayer CropScience per
instructions from Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) or rinse and either recycle or dispose of the container
as follows:
Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable)
Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before
refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the
IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom
discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least
40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while
pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve.
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Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g. – Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, and Kegs)
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is
the responsibility of the refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into
application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the
pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat
this procedure two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
Refillable Containers
End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is
equipped with one-way valves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper
evident cables, one-way valves or clean container. See Container Disposal instructions under Storage and Disposal.
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are
not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability.
Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or
reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the total seed lot
to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to
guarantee germination of carry-over seed.
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is
impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the 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 Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to
make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT
WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER
OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.
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GUSTAFSON ALLEGIANCE-FL Seed Treatment Fungicide (PENDING) 07/18/2023