# FORCE 1.5G INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **100-1012**
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Tefluthrin (1.5%)
- Label accepted: 2000-11-07
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/010182-00130-20001107.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
NOV - 1 2.000 
Mr. Andrew A. Davidson 
Zeneca Ag Products 
1800 Concord Pike 
P.O. Box 15458 
Wilmington, DE 19850-5458 
Subject: 
Dear Mr. Davidson: 
Amendment - Response to PRN 2000-3 
Force 1.50 Insecticide 
EPA Reg. No. 10182-130 
Force 30 Insecticide 
EPA Reg. No. 10182-373 
Your Submission Dated October 24,2000 
OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION, PESTICIDES 
AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
The labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, are acceptable, provided you 
make the labeling changes indicated below prior to release for shipment of the products bearing 
the amended labeling: 
I. Under FIRST AID, IF SWALLOWED; remove the second and third bullet. Insert, "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". 
Submit two copies of your final printed labeling before you release this product for 
shipment. A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records. If you require any 
further correspondence on this matter, please contact Linda Werre!! Oerber (703-308-8033) of 
my staff. 
Enclosure 
Sincerely , J I I ~L-ld. L~vJ!}r;H'vJ-t .' --" ~rge T. LaRocca . 
Product Manager 13 
Insecticide Branch 
Registration Division (7505C)

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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR130MAS-102000 
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Toxic to Fish and Aquatic Organisms 
For retail sale to and use only by Certified Applicators, or persons under their direct 
supervision, and only for those uses covered by the Certified Applicator's certification. 
FORCE® 1.SG Insecticide 
For Use to Control Insects on Field Corn, Popcorn, Seedcorn and Sweet Corn 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Tefluthrin 
(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl-(1a,3a)-(Z)-(±)-3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-
1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.5% 
INERT INGREDIENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 98.5% 
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100.0% 
Contains 1.5 Ibs. active ingredient per 100 Ibs. of granular insecticide 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
See Back Panel for Statement of Practical Treatment 
and Precautionary Statements 
EPA Reg. No. 10182-130 
EPA Est. No. 10182-NB-1 
Net Contents: 50 Ibs. 
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Active Ingredient Made in United Kingdom; Formulated and Packaged in U.S.A 
ACCE~lI'ED ZENECA Ag Products . 
V.1~1 COMMENTS ZENECA Ag Products Inc. 
i:" E?A LcUei" Dated: Wilmington, DE 19850-5458 
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FOR 130MAS-1 02000 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
IF SWALLOWED: Sail a physieiaR or POiSOR GORIteI SeRter. DriRk 1 or 2 glasses of ,,'ater 
aRe! iRe!tlee von,itiRg b~ totlehiRg back of throat with fi'1ger. Do Rot iRe!tlee vomitiRg or gi~e 
8F1~ttljng to 8n uneonseious person. 
IF ON SI{IN: Wash · .... ilh pleRty of soap aRe! waler. Gel meelieal alleRlioR. 
IF IN EYES: Fltlsh eyes wilh pleR~ of "'ater. Gall a physieiaR if irrilalioR persists. 
FOR 24-HOUR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-800-F-A-S-T-M-E-D 
(327-8633) • • 
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident call 
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300. 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION 
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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR 130MAS-1 02000 
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES 
MODERATE EYE IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly 
with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. 
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some 
individuals. 
Skin exposure may result in a transient sensation described as a tingling, itching, burning or 
prickly feeling. Onset may occur immediately to 4 hours after exposure and may last 2-30 
hours, without apparent skin damage. Wash exposed areas once with soap and water. Relief 
from the skin sensation may be obtained by applying an oil-based cream. 
Personal Protective Equipment 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: 
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
• Waterproof gloves 
• Shoes plus socks 
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for 
washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the 
requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 
CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified 
in the WPS. 
User Safety Recommendations 
Users should: 
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 
before removing. As soon as pOSSible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
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This pesticide is very highly toxic to freshwater and estuarine fish and invE;li.e4J1G<tes. Drift and 
runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do ~?~ ~p''ply d~ec!ly.to 
water or to areas where surface water is present orto intertidal areas below':t1~ mean.hig,11 
water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment WaSh\'ll3~rs. . , 
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESTRICTIONS 
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This product may pose a hazard to endangered aquatic species. Follow all use directiAM.·

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CONDITIONS OF SALE 
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FOR 130MAS-1 02000 
AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of 
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not acceptable, 
return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded. 
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate 
all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other 
unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or 
application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing factors 
in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of ZEN ECA or Seller. All such risks 
shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold ZENECA and Seller 
harmless for any claims relating to such factors. 
ZENECA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is 
reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks 
referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. This 
warranty does not extend to the use of this product contrary to label instructions, or under 
abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control 
of Seller or ZENECA, and Buyer and User assume the risk of any such use. ZENECA MAKES 
NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED 
ABOVE. 
In no event shall ZENECA or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special 
damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF 
THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF ZENECA AND SELLER FOR 
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED 
ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR 
OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE 
THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF 
ZENECA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 
ZENECA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing 
conditions of sale and limitations of warranty and of liability, which may not be modified except 
by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of ZENECA. 
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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR130MAS-102000 
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), notification to 
workers, and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this 
product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
The REI for this product is zero hours. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 
STORAGE: Do not store or use in or around the home. Store in original containers only. In 
case of spill on floor or paved surfaces, sweep up and remove to chemical waste area. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on 
site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application equipment. When bag is 
empty dispose of in a sanitary landfill, by incineration or, if allowed by State and local 
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS · ..... , 
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Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent aquatic's.it'?~: 
Do not apply this product within 20 yards of water (lakes, reservoirs, rivers, pCrF."l3nent 
streams, marshes, estuaries, natural ponds, or ponds used for commercial i;shi'ng). : ' , 
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Cover or incorporate spills (including end row spillage). 
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Rotational crops may be planted no sooner than 30 days after application. 
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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR130MAS-102000 
DIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION 
At Planting Band Treatment 
Apply FORCE 1.5G at planting time. Place the granules in a 7-inch wide band over the row 
behind the planter shoe, and in front of or behind the press wheel. 
GRANULES MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO THE TOP ONE INCH OF SOIL USING TINES, 
CHAINS OR OTHER SUITABLE EQUIPMENT. 
DO NOT apply this product as either a band or T-band treatment unless you can incorporate 
the granules as directed above. This will improve insect control and reduce the potential for 
adverse effects to aquatic organisms. 
Highly Erodible Land (HELl 
( When used on erodible soils, best management practices for minimizing runoff should be 
employed. On highly erodible land draining to water bodies, ZENECA recommends 
consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or other agricultural 
agencies to ensure that effective efforts are made to minimize soil erosion as well as runoff of 
herbicides and insecticides. In particular, where highly erodible land (HEL) is adjacent to 
aquatic bodie:;, the 20 yard buffer/setback area should be left in grass or other natural 
vegetation. 
For NO-TILL corn where runoff drains into adjacent or neighboring aquatic sites (ponds, 
streams, lakes), apply FORCE 1.5G as an in-furrow treatment only. See in-furrow directions 
below. 
At Planting In-Furrow Treatment 
Apply FORCE 1.5G at planting time as an in-furrow treatment for control of corn rootworms, 
wireworms, and seedcorn maggots. In-furrow applications may be made by (1) directing the 
granules into the planter shoe with the seed, or (2) placing the applicator tube directly behind 
the planter shoe so that the granules drop into the seed furrow. 
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FORCE 1.5G RATE RECOMMENDATIONS 
Time of Insects Rate: 
Application Controlled (OZ/1000 ft of row) 
At Planting Western Corn Rootworm 8-10 Banded, T-banded 
Northern Corn Rootworm or In-Furrow 
Southern Corn 
Rootworm 
Mexican Corn Rootworm 
Cutworm 
Seedcorn Maggot 
Seedcorn Beetle 
Lesser Cornstalk Borer 
White Grub '2 
Wireworm 1.2 
8-10 Banded, T-banded 
Chinch Bug' 
Billbug' 
Red Imported Fire Ant' 
Cutworm 6 Banded or T-banded 
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First year corn only 
At cullivation Mexican Corn Rootworn 8-10 
within 30 days Northern Corn Rootworm 
of seedling Southern Corn 
emergence Rootworm 
Western Corn Rootworm 
'Use 10 ozl1000 ft. of row for severe infestations 
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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR130MAS-102000 
Application 
BANDED - Place granules in a 
7-inch band directly behind 
planter shoe in front of or 
behind the press wheel. 
IN-FURROW - Place granules 
directly in the seed furrow 
behind the planter shoe. 
Apply FORCE 1.5G by placing 
the granules at the base of the 
plant on both sides of the row 
(split boot). Cover the treated 
bands wtth 2-3 inches of soil by 
making the application ahead 
of cultivation equipment. Apply 
FORCE 1.5G when activity of 
rootworm larvae is first 
observed. Make this 
application within 30 days of 
seedling emergence. Do Not 
apply this product unless you 
can incorporate the granules as 
directed above. DO NOT 
FOLLOW A FORCE AT-
PLANT APPLICATION WITH A 
LAY-BY APPLICATION. USE 
FORCE ONLY ONCE PER 
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Amount of FORCE 
1.5G/1000 ft of row 
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80z 
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CALIBRATION TABLE 
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FORCE 1.5G - Container 
FOR 130MAS-1 02000 
Pounds of FORCE 1.5G Re( uired Per Acre for Various Row Spacings 
13,068 13,756 14,520 15,374 16,335 
40" 38" 36" 34" 32" 
5.0 5.2 5.5 5.8 6.1 
6.5 6.9 7.3 7.7 82 
8.2 8.6 9.1 9.6 10.2 
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GAUGE SETTINGS FOR FORCE 1.5G INSECTICIDE APPLICATION 
Speed MPH 4 5 6 7 8 
APPLICATION RATE/1000 Row Feet 
(Ozl1000 Row Feet) 6 8 10 6 8 10 6 8 10 6 8 10 6 8 10 
Applicator 
Kinze 11 14 17 13 16 20 15 19 23 17 22 25 19 24 27 
Allis Chalmers (new, with noble metering · 13 15 . . · · 17 20 · · · · 21 24 
unit) 
Buffalo 110-20-30-40) · 13 16 . . · · 19 22 · · · · 23 27 
Buffalo (nuted-roU feed-revolutions on · hex"!!onal adiusUno nut) . 
8 10 UNIFORM FLOW AT ALL SPEEDS 
Gandv Isnap-on and boH-on bottom models) 19 22 24 21 24 27 23 27 30 25 29 32 27 31 34 
Intemational Harvester (one gauge per 1fT 211 216 210 216 3/1 213 218 3/6 217 312 411 3/0 3/6 416 
hopper' Gate/Dial) - Old 
Intematlonal Harvester (two gauges per 1/3 115 119 115 119 213 1fT 211 217 1/9 215 312 212 218 3/6 
hopper' Gate/Dial) - New 
John Deere 7200fl300 
17 22 27 21 27 34 25 32 40 29 38 45 32 42 48 
1760 Conservation Planter 
John Deere 7000 MaxEmerge (Even) 12 15 18 14 17 21 16 20 24 18 23 26 20 25 28 
10-10-20-30-40) 
John Deere 7000 MaxEmerge (Odd) 11 14 16 13 16 18 15 18 20 17 19 22 18 21 24 
15-15-25-35-45) 
John Deere MaxEmerge (adjustable dial 0- 17 22 27 21 27 34 25 32 40 29 38 45 32 42 48 
7!JL 
John Deere (metal box with 3 ran~e settings 1/30 215 2110 212 2112 2116 218 2115 2120 2113 2119 2124 2115 2123 2129 
and dial' Ranoe/Notch):: " - : 
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NobleN\lhite Planter (rec1a~u!'ar : - . 
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White 5100: - - - - , , - r :9 11 14 20 .. ".. ... .. .. r 11 14 16 13 16 18 14 18 21 16 23 - ~ .. ..-..~------~--~--
White6100~',,- "w" .... : .... - - .. r ~2 14 16 14 16 19 16 18 21 17 20 23 18 22 24 
NOTE: These settings should be used as starting points only. Continually check the amount of FORCE 1.5G used against a known length of row or acreage and make further adjustments accordingly. Also, check 
calibration occasionally to make sure equipment wear, changing conditions, etc., have not caused a change in flow rate. 
FORCE® is a trademark of a Zeneca company. 
MaxEmerge® is a trademark of Deere and Company. 
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