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>

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+# PONCHO/VOTIVO
+
+- EPA Reg No: **7969-459**
+- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
+- Signal word: Caution
+- Active ingredients: Bacillus firmus strain I-1582 (8.1%); Clothianidin (40.3%)
+- Label accepted: 2017-11-13
+- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-01109-20171113.pdf
+
+---
+UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
+ WASHINGTON, DC 20460 
+ 
+Fast Track Label Acceptable v.20150320 
+OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY 
+AND POLLUTION PREVENTION 
+November 13, 2017 
+Miriam Frugis 
+Regulatory Manager 
+Bayer CropScience 
+P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Dr 
+Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 
+Subject: Label Amendment – Reinstating the Engineering Control Statement 
+Product Name: Poncho/Votivo 
+EPA Registration Number: 264-1109 
+Application Date: 9/20/17 
+Decision Number: 533485 
+Dear Ms. Frugis: 
+The amended label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal 
+Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. 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. 
+A stamped copy of your labeling 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 CFR 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 CFR 152.3. 
+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 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)(1)(E). 40 
+CFR 156.10(a)(5) list 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. 
+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
+
+Page 2 of 2 
+EPA Reg. No. 264-1109 
+Decision No. 533485 
+ 
+with FIFRA section 6. If you have any questions, please contact Marianne Lewis by phone at 
+(703) 308-8043 or via email at lewis.marianne@epa.gov. 
+ 
+Sincerely, 
+ 
+Venus Eagle, Product Manager 01 
+Invertebrate & Vertebrate Branch 3 
+Registration Division (7505P) 
+Office of Pesticide Programs 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+Enclosure
+
+1 
+ 
+PONCHO®/VOTiVO® 
+A systemic insecticide and biological seed treatment for use on cereal grains, corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, 
+and sugarbeets for the control of listed insect pests and protection from listed soil plant pathogenic nematodes 
+ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S): 
+Clothianidin: ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 40.30% 
+Bacillus firmus I-1582: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 08.10% 
+OTHER INGREDIENTS: .................................................................................................................................................................. 51.60% 
+TOTAL: 100.00% 
+ 
+Contains 4.17 pounds clothianidin and 0.84 pounds bacillus firmus I-1582 per U.S. gallon 
+ 
+EPA Reg. No. 264-1109 EPA Est. 
+ 
+KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
+CAUTION 
+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.] 
+ 
+ 
+Net Contents: 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+PRODUCED FOR 
+ 
+ 
+Bayer CropScience LP 
+P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 
+Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 
+1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 
+ 
+11/13/2017
+264-1109
+
+2 
+ 
+FIRST AID 
+If swallowed: x Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 
+x Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 
+x Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. 
+x Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
+If in eyes: x Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. 
+x Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. 
+x 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. 
+ 
+Note to Physician: No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically. 
+ 
+ 
+PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
+ 
+HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
+CAUTION 
+x Harmful if swallowed. 
+x Causes moderate eye irritation. 
+x Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. 
+x This product contains a microbial pesticide that may have the potential to be a respiratory sensitizer. 
+ 
+PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
+Workers involved with treating the seed (e.g. connecting and disconnecting hoses and transfer pumps, mixing, equipment calibration, 
+etc.) and others exposed to the concentrate, and cleaners/repairers of seed treatment equipment must wear a long-sleeve shirt and long 
+pants, shoes plus socks, chemical resistant gloves made out of: barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥14 mils, neoprene 
+rubber ≥14 mils, polyvinyl chloride ≥14 mils, or viton ≥14 mils and NIOSH approved particulate respirator (TC-84A) with any N, R, or P 
+filter. 
+ 
+Baggers, Bag sewers, Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
+x Long-sleeve shirt 
+x Long pants 
+x Shoes plus socks 
+x NIOSH approved particulate respir ator (TC-84A) with any N, R, or P filter 
+ 
+Respiratory protection is required for handlers and other workers who have repeated exposure to this product. 
+ 
+USER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 
+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 
+x Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 
+x Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 
+x Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this produc t. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as 
+possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
+ 
+ENGINEERING CONTROLS 
+When engineering controls that meet the OSHA requirements as defined in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000 are used the respirator requirement 
+may be waived or modified as specified in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000.
+
+3 
+ 
+ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
+This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. 
+ 
+Surface Water Label Advisories 
+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 
+contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur. Runoff 
+from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Apply this product only as specified on the label. 
+ 
+Ground Water Advisory 
+This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. This chemical may leach into 
+ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. Therefore contain any product 
+spills or equipment leaks and dispose of wastes according to the disposal instructions on this label. 
+ 
+CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 
+Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of W arranties and Limitations of Liability before using this produc t. 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 tot al seed lot 
+to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality condition s beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made t o 
+guarantee germination of carry-over seed. 
+CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequ ate and must be followed carefully. However, it is 
+impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of th is product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended c onsequences 
+may result because of such factors as weather conditions, prese nce of other materials, or the manner of use or application, al l of which 
+are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. To the extent con sistent with applicable law, 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 OTHER 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, B AYER 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.
+
+4 
+ 
+DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
+ 
+It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
+Read the entire label before using this product. 
+ 
+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 State or Tribal agency responsible for 
+pesticide regulation. 
+ 
+PRODUCT INFORMATION 
+PONCHO®/VOTiVO®: 
+x Is a combination insecticide and biological seed treatment tha t, when applied to seed, protects the seed and seedling against 
+certain early season insects and provides early season protection from listed plant pathogenic nematodes that attack the root 
+system. As a result of the dual protection, there is an improvement in plant vigor, which often results in more uniform plants and 
+greater yields. In areas of high nematode infestation, additional control measures may be warranted. 
+ 
+APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 
+x Apply PONCHO/VOTiVO as a commercial water-based slurry either alone or with other registered seed treatment insecticides 
+and fungicides through standard slurry commercial seed treatment equipment in commercial seed treatment facilities only. 
+ 
+USE RESTRICTIONS 
+x For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities. Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other on-farm seed 
+treatment applications. 
+x All seed treated with this product must be colored with an EPA -approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the 
+seed to help prevent the inadvertent use of treated seed for food, feed, or oil purposes. 
+x Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the requiremen ts of the Federal Seed Act. 
+x Regardless of type of applicat ion (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), do not apply more than 0.2 lbs (Soybean), 0.1 lbs (corn), 0.2 
+lbs (cotton), 0.14 lbs (Sugarbeet), or 0.02 lbs (sorghum) of active ingredient clothianidin per acre per year. 
+ 
+Refer to the Application Rates tables for crop specific restrictions. 
+ 
+ 
+RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES 
+x The components in PONCHO/VOTiVO belong to multiple chemistry c lasses. 
+x Because resistance development cannot be predicted, the use of this product should conform to resistance management 
+strategies established for the crop and use area. 
+x Such strategies may include rotating and/or tank mixing with p roducts having different modes of action; or limiting the total 
+number of applications per season. 
+x Use labeled rates. 
+x Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop adviso r, and/or manufacturer for fungicide/insecticide resistance 
+management and/or integrated pest management recommendations for specific crops and pest populations. 
+x Bayer CropScience encourages responsible product stewardship t o ensure effective long-term control of pests on this label. 
+ 
+COMPATIBILITY TESTING AND TANK MIX PARTNERS 
+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 
+directions for use and precautionary statements for each product in the tank mixture. 
+ 
+Compatibility 
+It is essential that before using PONCHO/VOTiVO seed treatment in any tank mixture the compatibility of the mixture be established. 
+Add PONCHO/VOTiVO 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.
+
+5 
+ 
+MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
+x When applied with seed treatment application equipment designe d 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 PONCHO/VOTiVO. 
+x The order of product addition is dependent on the accompanying seed treatment products and application equipment used. 
+x Allow each slurry component to disperse completely prior to th e next addition until a uniform suspension is obtained. 
+x After all slurry components have been added and dispersed comp letely add the remaining 1/2 to 1/3 of required water for 
+proper slurry volume and mix until uniform. 
+x Do not store mixed slurries for greater than 72 hours. 
+x Maintain adequate agitation until treatment slurry is applied. 
+x For additional instructions for use, slurry component mixing o rder, and other application suggestions contact your Bayer 
+CropScience representative. 
+x Follow the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and pr ecautions of all products used in mixtures. 
+ 
+APPLICATION RATES 
+May be used in combination with other registered Bayer CropScie nce seed treatment fungicides and insecticides. Pre-test for 
+compatibility with other seed treatment products. 
+ 
+ 
+STANDARD SLURRY-TYPE SEED TREATMENT EQUIPMENT APPLICATION 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+CEREAL GRAINS (Except Corn, Rice, Sorghum and Wild Rice) 
+Barley, Buckwheat, Millet (pearl and prosso), Oats, Rye, Teosinte, Triticale, Wheat 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Cereal Cyst nematode 
+Root Lesion nematodes 
+Root Knot nematodes 
+Aphids 
+Grasshopper 
+Hessian Fly 
+Wireworm 
+ 
+0.71 - 2.14 fl oz/100 lbs seed 
+(0.007 - 0.020 mg ai/seed) 
+ 
+For wireworms seed protection only: 
+0.13 – 0.23 fl oz/100 lbs seed 
+(0.0014 - 0.0023 mg ai/seed) 
+Restrictions: 
+x Use the higher rate to provide increased length of protection and from heavy insect pressure and from wireworms, and to 
+reduce potential spread of Barley yellow dwarf virus due to aphid vectors 
+x Based on 18,000 seed / pound
+
+6 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+CORN 
+Including field, sweet, and pop 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Soil Nematodes including 
+Dagger Nematode 
+Lance Nematode 
+Needle Nematode 
+Pin Nematode 
+Ring Nematode 
+Root Knot Nematode 
+Root Lesion Nematode 
+Spiral Nematode 
+Sting Nematode 
+Stubby Root Nematode 
+Stunt Nematode 
+Chinch bug 
+Corn flea beetle
+ 
+Corn leaf aphid 
+Cutworm, black 
+Grape colaspis 
+Seedcorn maggot 
+Southern corn leaf beetle 
+Southern corn rootworm 
+Southern green stinkbug 
+Storage pests 
+(including Indian meal moth, Lesser 
+grain borer, Red flour beetle, Rice 
+weevil, Rusty grain beetle) 
+Sugarcane beetle 
+White grub 
+(including European, Chafer larvae, 
+May/June beetle larvae, Japanese 
+beetle larvae) 
+Thrips 
+Wireworm 
+1.35 fl oz/80,000 seed. 
+(0.25 mg ai/seed) 
+ 
+2.7 fl oz/80,000 seed. 
+(0.50 mg ai/seed) 
+Restrictions: 
+x Do not apply more than 0.5 mg ai of clothianidin per seed thro ugh the application of PONCHO/VOTiVO. 
+x It is recommended that seed with existing populations of stora ge pests be fumigated prior to treating and bagging seed. 
+COTTON, delinted only 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Columbia Lance Nematode 
+Reniform Nematode 
+Root Knot Nematode 
+Early season thrips 
+Cutworm, black 
+Aphids 
+Storage pests 
+(including Indian meal moth, Lesser 
+grain borer, Red flour beetle, Rice 
+weevil, Rusty grain beetle) 
+2.4 fl oz / 100,000 seed 
+(0.424 mg total ai / seed) 
+Restrictions: 
+x It is recommended that seed with existing populations of stora ge pests be fumigated prior to treating and bagging seed. 
+SORGHUM 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Ring Nematode 
+Root Knot Nematode 
+Root Lesion Nematode 
+Sting Nematode 
+Stubby Root Nematode 
+Cutworm, black 
+Aphid 
+(including Greenbug, Yellow sugarcane 
+aphid, Corn leaf aphid, and English 
+grain aphid) 
+Chinch bugs 
+White grub 
+Wireworms 
+6.13 fl oz/100 lbs seed 
+(0.08 mg ai/seed) 
+Restrictions: 
+x Based on 13,500 seed / pound
+
+7 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+ 
+SEED TAG LABELING 
+The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed treated with PONCHO/VOTiVO must be labeled with the following statements: 
+x This seed has been treated with: 
+o PONCHO/VOTiVO, which contains 40.3% clothianidin and 8.1% bacillus firmus I-1582. 
+x Do not use treated seed for food, feed, or oil production. 
+In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency requires th e following statements on the container of seed treated with 
+PONCHO/VOTiVO: 
+x Store treated seeds away from food and feedstuffs. 
+x Do not allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seed. 
+x Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes and socks, and chemical resistant gloves made out of: barrier laminate, 
+butyl rubber ≥14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥14 mils, polyvinyl chloride ≥14 mils, or viton ≥14 mils. 
+x 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 by-products that are used in agronomic practice. 
+x Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away from water 
+sources in accordance with local requirements. 
+x Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equ ipment wash waters. 
+x Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accordance with loc al requirements. Do not use empty seed bags for any other 
+purpose. 
+x To reduce seed dust which can drift onto blooming crops or wee ds, ensure that planting equipment is functioning properly in 
+accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. 
+x Use planting equipment that will plant treated seed into the s oil to a minimum depth of 0.5 inch. 
+x Regardless of type of application (seed treatment, soil, or fo liar), do not apply more than 0.2 lbs (soybean), 0.1 lbs (corn), 0.2 
+lbs (cotton), 0.14 lbs (sugarbeet), or 0.02 lbs (sorghum) of active ingredient clothianidin per acre per year. 
+x Store away from feeds and foodstuffs. 
+x This compound may be highly toxic to bees exposed directly (co ntact). Ensure that planting equipment is functioning properly in 
+accordance with manufacturing recommendations to minimize seed coat abrasion during planting to reduce dust, which can 
+drift to blooming crops or weeds. 
+x This compound is toxic to birds and mammals. Treated seeds exp osed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds and 
+mammals. Cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading. 
+x For Field Corn, Popcorn: Immediate Plant-back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, canola, soybeans, 
+and root and tuber vegetables; 30 day plant back: grasses, non-grass animal feeds, dry beans, dry peas; 8 month plant back: 
+sugar cane; 12 month plant back: any crops without an earlier plant back interval. 
+SOYBEAN 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Reniform Nematode 
+Root Knot Nematode 
+Soybean Cyst Nematode 
+Aphids 
+Bean leaf Beetle 
+Grape Colaspis 
+Leafhoppers 
+Seed Corn Maggot 
+Three Cornered Alfalfa Hopper 
+Thrips 
+White Grubs 
+Wireworm 
+1.02 fl oz/140,000 seeds 
+(0.13 mg ai/seed) 
+ 
+SUGARBEET 
+Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate 
+Early season soil plant parasitic 
+nematodes including: 
+False Root-Knot nematode 
+Root Knot nematodes 
+Stubby Root nematodes 
+Sugarbeet Cyst nematode 
+Black bean aphids 
+Cutworms (Black) 
+Flea beetles 
+Leafminers 
+Subterranean springtails 
+Sugarbeet leafhoppers 
+Sugarbeet root maggot 
+Wireworms 
+4.1 fl oz/100,000 seed 
+(0.72 mg ai/seed) 
+Restrictions: 
+x Apply PONCHO/VOTiVO to seed with a coating system that gives a minimum build-up of approximately 30% weight gain.
+
+8 
+ 
+x For Soybeans: Immediate plant back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, cotton rapeseed, canola, soybeans, root 
+and tuber vegetables; 30 day plant back: grasses, non-grass animal feeds, dry beans; 8 month plant back: sugar cane; 12 
+month plant back: any crops without an earlier plant back interval. 
+x For Soybean: Foliar spray of clothianidin can be applied 45 days after planting PONCHO/VOTiVO treated soybean seeds for 
+mid-to-late season foliar insects. Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock. 
+x Cereal Grains (except corn, rice, sorghum, wild rice): Immediate plant back: field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, 
+canola, soybeans, cotton, sorghum, sugar beet, potato, cereal grains (except rice), root and tuber vegetables, bulb vegetables, 
+leafy green vegetables, Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables, fruiting vegetables, cucurbit vegetables; 30 day plant back: dry beans, 
+dry peas. Do not plant any other crop in the treated area for at least one year after treated seeds are planted. 
+x For Cereal Grains - for grasshoppers. Feeding damage to seedling plants under low to moderate insect pressure will be 
+reduced when Poncho/Votivo is used. Treated seed may be planted as a 50 to 60 foot border around the edges of the crop 
+field as a barrier to grasshoppers advancing into the interior of the field. 
+x For cotton, sweet corn, and sorghum: Immediate plant back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, 
+canola, soybeans, cotton, sorghum, root and tuber vegetables; 30 day plant back: grasses, non-grass animals feeds, dry 
+beans; 4 month plant back: any crop without an earlier plant back interval. 
+x Sugarbeet: Immediate plant back: cotton, corn (field, sweet, and pop), rapeseed, sorghum, sugarbeet, canola, soybeans; 30 
+day plant back: cereal grains (except rice), dried beans, and dried peas. Do not plant any other crop in the treated area for at 
+least one year after treated seeds are planted. 
+x Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock. 
+x Foliar spray of clothianidin can be applied 45 days after plan ting PONCHO/VOTiVO treated soybean seed for mid-to-late 
+season foliar insects. 
+x PONCHO/VOTiVO is not to be used in areas where rice/crawfish a quaculture practices are in place or in or near fish farms, 
+shrimp, prawn or crab ponds or nursery operations. 
+x PONCHO/VOTiVO is not to be followed by a spray treatment of an other neonicotinoid insecticide. Follow approved guidelines 
+established for insect resistance management by consulting your local extension pest management expert. 
+x For cereal grains (except corn, rice, sorghum and wild rice): this seed has been treated at the rate of xx mg ai/seed. 
+x For corn (field, sweet, & pop): this seed has been treated at the rate of xx mg ai/seed. 
+x For cotton, delinted only: this seed has been treated at the r ate of 0.424 mg ai/seed. 
+x For sorghum: this seed has been treated at the rate of 0.08 m g ai/seed. 
+x For soybean: this seed has been treated at the rate of 0.13 m g ai/seed. 
+x For sugarbeet: this seed has been treated at the rate of 0.72 mg ai/seed. 
+ 
+ 
+For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 
+For MEDICAL, TRANSPORTATION or OTHER Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 
+ 
+ 
+STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
+Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. 
+ 
+Pesticide storage 
+Store in cool, dry conditions. 
+ 
+Pesticide disposal 
+Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
+ 
+Container handling 
+ 
+Containers with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons 
+Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. 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. 
+ 
+Offer for recycling, if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. 
+ 
+Containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons) 
+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
+
+9 
+ 
+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 inch 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. 
+ 
+PONCHO/VOTiVO (PENDING) 11/09/2017