# DREXEL METHYL PARATHION 4 INSECTICIDE

- EPA Reg No: **19713-511**
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (43.1%)
- Label accepted: 1999-09-29
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00511-19990929.pdf

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::;. ENV"lRONMENTA:'" ?ROTECTrO~ AGENCf 
Offj~e of Pescl~ide Programs 
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401 -H- St., S.W. 
Washingto~, D.C. 2046J 
NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: 
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i'..:r.cer FIrRA, as oirr.ended! 
Registration 
Reregistration 
Name and ,tI,ddress of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 
Drexel Chemical Company 
P . 0 . Box 13 3 2 7 . 
Memphis, TN 38113-0327 
EPA Reg. 
~umber : 
19713-
511 
Term of Issuance: 
Conditional 
Name of Pesticide Product: 
Drexel Methyl 
Parathion 4 
Insecticide 
Hot4: Changes in labeling differing in substance trom .that accepted in connection with this registration must 
be 'Submitted to and accepted by the Registration Dlvi'slon prior to use of the label in commerce. In any 
correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA re91stration number. 
On ~he basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named ~esticide is hereby 
registered/reregistered under the Federal Insecticide, Fi.lngicide and Rodetlticide Act. 
Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommenda':.ion of this product by '::he Agency. 
1:1 order to protect health and the enviranmer,t. the Administrator. on his motion, may at any time suspend or 
cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection 
w~th. the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as :;iving the registrant a right to 
exclusive use of ::~e name or to its use if it r,as been c,:.vered by others. 
This product is conditionally registered in accordance with 
FIFRA sec. 3 (c) (7) (A) provided that you: 
1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of 
your product under FIFRA sec. 3(c) (5) when the Agency requires all 
registrants of similar products to submit such data; and submit 
acceptable responses required for reregistration of your product 
under FIFRA section 4. 
2. 
product 
Make the following label changes before you release the 
for shipment: 
a. Add the designation, "EPA Reg. No. 19713-511 " 
b. The word, poison must appear in red on a background of 
distinctly contrasting color. 
As requested in your letter of September 27, 1999, the 
conditions of paragraph 8 of the August 1999 Memorandum Of 
Agreement Between the Environmental Protection Agency and 
Signatory Registrants Regarding the Registration of Pesticide 
Products Containing Methyl Parathion (MOA) are accepted by the 
Agency as conditions of the subject registration. 
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EPA Reg. No. 19713-511 
As specified in paragraph 8(F), failure to comply with any of 
the conditions of registration set forth in Paragraph 8 of the MOA 
shall be grounds for cancellation of the affected registration Is) 
under FIFRA section 6Ie). 
3. Submit two copies of the revised final printed label 
before you release the product for shipment. 
If these conditions are not complied with, the registration 
will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA sec. 6(e). 
Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of 
these conditions. 
A stamped copy of the label is ertclosed for your records. 
Sincerely, 
Marilyn A. Mautz 
Biologist 
Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Division (7504C)

RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
_ Due to very high acute toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For (etafi sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their supervision and only~c those uses covered by the certified 
applicators certification, Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application, 
mixmg, loading, repair a1'ld cleaning of application equipment. Commercial certified applicators must also ensure that all persons involved in 
these activities are Informed of the precautionary statements !J.r' 
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Methyl Parathion 4 
Insecticide . 
Emulsifiable insecticide for controlling certain insects on 
field and forage crops, fruit, oil seed and vegetable crops. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Methyl parathion [O,O-dimethyl-O· 
(4-n itrophenyl) phosphoroth ioate] 
Related compounds. . ...... . 
OTHER tNGREDIENTS:" 
TOTAL: 
43.1% 
1.7% 
55.2% 
100.0% 
This product containS 4 pounds of Methyl parathion per gallon. 
·Contain$ xylene range aromatic solvents. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
DANGER .. Ia.,. PELIGRO 
POISON ... ~ VENENO 
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.) 
See FIRST AID Below 
EPA Reg. No. 19713·LRR 
EPA Est. No. 19713·GA·1 
POISON SIGNS (Symptoms) 
Net Contents: 
Methyl parathion is a .... ery dangerous poison. It rapidly enters the body 
on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Clothing wet with this material 
must be removed immediately. Exposed persons must receive prompt 
medical treatment or they may die 
Some of the signs and symptoms or poisoning are: HeadaChe, nau­
sea, vomiting, cramps. weakness, blurred vision, pinpoint pupils, lightness 
in chest, labored breathing, nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, 
drooling or frothing of mouth and nose, muscle spasms and coma. 
FIRST AID 
This product contains an organophosphate and is a cholinest· 
erase inhibitor. 
IF SWALLOWED: Caff a physfcian or Poison Control Center. Drink 
1 or 2 glasses 01 water and induce vomiting by touching back of 
throat with finger, Dr, If available, by administering syrup of ip­
ecac. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an un­
conscIOus person 
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air, If not breathing, imme­
diately give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Get 
medical attention 
IF IN EYES: t-Iusn With plenty oi water. Call a physician. 
IF ON SKIN: If material has been spilled on the skin, immediately 
remove patient from the vicinity of the methyl parathion and wash 
with plenty of soap and water Get medical attention. 
(Continued) 
FIRST AID (Continued) 
CAll A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES OF SUSPECTED 
POISONING. 
Methyl parathion Is an organophosphate insecticide/miticide, 
Note to PhYSician: Antidote: Administer atropine sulfate in large 
doses, 2 to 4 mg. intravenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis 
is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 15 minute Intervals until signs of at­
ropinization appear. 2·PAM chloride is also antidotal and may be 
administered in conjunction With atropl:;:. Do not give morphine or 
tranquilizers. Methyl parathion is a st,::;ng cholinesterase inhibitor 
affecting the central peripheral nervous system and producing cardiac 
and respiratory depression. At first Slgr, of pulmonary edema, the 
patient should be given supplemental oxygen and treated symp­
tomatically. Continued absorption of the pOison may occur and fatal 
relapses have been reported after initial improvement. Very close 
supervision of the patient is indicated for at least 48 hours 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
RETAILERS 
In addition to any other required records, restricted use pesticide 
retailers must record at the lime of sale the unique container identification 
number on this label or container and t~e identity of the purChaser of 
the container. 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
Hazards to Humans and Domestic AnImals 
DANGER. 
CAN KILL YOU IF SWALLOWED: This product can kill you if swallowed 
even in small amounts; spray mist may be fatal if swallowed. 
CAN KILL YOU BY SKIN CONTACT: This product can kill you if 
touched by hands or spified or spfasned on skin, in eyes or on 
clothing (liquid penetrates clothing). 
CAN KIll YOU IF BREATHED: This :roduc! can k.ill you if vapors 
or spray mist are breathed. 
DURING AERIAL APPLICATION. HUt.1AN FLAGGER~ :\':.E PRO­
HIBITED. 
The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network' is 'Jvail.1ble for 
recommendations regarding poisonlr.g management, emergency 
treatment and other information rE:.Jd,j,r,g the toxicity of methyl 
parathion 
The toll free number for the National Pesticide Teleco,nmu,lication 
Network IS 1-800·858-7378. 
If handfed indoors provide mechanical eXiI<wst ventilation. I,'eep aU 
unprotected persons, children, livest, c'; :.:,1 pets awa: fro"'"! treated 
area or where there is danger of drif~ On not rub eyes or moulh 
with hands. If you feel sick In any way, STOP work and get help 
right away. See FIRST AID section 
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rexel Chemical Company 
P.O. BOX 13327, M!:MPHIS, TN 38113-0327 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS rConOn"ed) 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed 
below. If you want more options. follow the instructions for cat­
egory G on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart 
Applicators and other handlers must wear: Coveralls over long­
sleeved shirt and long pants. chemical-resistant gloves. such as 
Barrier laminate, Butyl rubber, Nitrile rubber or Viton, chemical­
resistant footwear plus socks, protective eyewear and chemical­
resistant apron when cleaning equipment. mixing or loading. For 
exposure outdoors, dusUmist filtering respirator (MSHAfNIOSH approval 
number prefix TC-21 C). or a NIOSH approved respirator with any 
R, P or HE filter. For exposure in enclosed areas, a respirator with 
an organic vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for 
pesticides (MSHNNIOSH approval number prefix TC-23C) or a canister 
approved for pesticides (MSHAINIOSH approval number TC-14G), 
or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) car­
tridge or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter. Respirators must 
be cleaned and filters replaced according to instructions included 
with the respirators. 
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been 
drenched or heavily contaminated with this product's concentrate. 
Do not reuse them. Follow manufacturer's instructions for clean­
ing/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent 
and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately ftom other laUndry 
Engineering controls statements: When handlers lise 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: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, 
USing tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing immediately 
if pesticide gets inside Then wash thoroughly and put on clean 
clothing. 3) Remove PPE immediately after handling this product 
Wash the outside of gloves before remOVing. As soon as possible, 
wash thOroughly and change into clean clothing 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
ThiS pesticide is highly tOXIC to aquatic invertebrates, fish and wildlife 
Birds and Shrimp may be killed at recommended appfication rates. 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. 
RL:noff ano drift from target areas may be hazardous to aquatic organ­
isms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of 
equipment or disposal of equipment washwaters. This product is highly 
toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops 
or weeds 
Dc not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds 
if bees are viSiting the treatment area. 
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
00 not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame, 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this prOduct in any manner 
inconsistent with its labeling. 
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system". READ 
ENTIRE LABEl. USE. STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAU­
TIONARY STATEMENTS AND DIRECTIONS AND WITH APPLICABLE 
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. 
00 not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through 
drift expose workers or other persons. 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. 
ThiS product may not be reformulated or used under a State Special 
local Need Registration for any uses not specified on this labeling. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the 
Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. This standard Con­
tains requirement:; for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, 
forests, nurseries, greenhouses and handlers of agricultural pesticides 
It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification and 
emergency assistance. !t also contains specific instructions and exceptions 
pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective 
equipment (PPE), restricted entry intervals (REI) and notification to 
workers. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product 
that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 
[aGR Hi Relclr--Rf.....j...4s-4~ Ie 72 t1eblFs iR 9'Itde9r areas d'1CFe 
~.f.ffi.a.U.-~U~aR ~5 iAGReS per }e3f 
Do not enter or allow worker re-entry into treated area during the restricted 
entry mtervals of 5 days in areas where average annual rainfall is 
less than 25 inches a year and 4 days in areas where average rain­
fall is equal to or greater than 25 inches a year. 
(Continued) 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS (Conan"'d) 
Certified crop advisors or persons entermg under their direct supervi­
sion under certain circumstances may be exempt from the earfy re­
entry requirement pursuant to 40 C.F,R" Part 170 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under 
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with any­
thing that has been treated, such as a plants, sailor water is: Coveralls 
over long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, such 
as Barrier laminate or Vlton, chemical-resistant footwear piuS socks, 
protective eyewear and chemical-resistant headgear for overhead 
exposure. Notify workers of the application by warnmg them orally 
and by posting warning signs at the entrances to treated areas 
REMOVAL OF PRODUCT FROM CONTAINER: This container is fit­
ted with the MICRO MATIC "DV· liquid transfer valve system. To 
remove product, use the MICRO MATIC coupler attachment, which 
is available from the seller of this container. The directions below 
must be followed 
TO CONNECT COUPLER: 
1. Attach pump hose to chemical pump. 
2. Attach pump hose to coupler. 
3. With coupler handle in disengaged position, insert coupler straight 
down into the drum valve, ensuring thaI the pins on the coupler 
align with the slots on the valve 
4. Turn coupler handle clockwise a quarter turn, until it locks into 
place. 
5. Push tlown coupler handle to engage, ensuring that the lock bar 
clicks into place. 
TO DISCONNECT COUPLER 
1. Press down on coupler and disconnect the lock bar. Allow coupler 
handle to raise to its disengaged pOsition. 
2. Turn coupler handle counter clockwise a quarter turn. lift coupler 
straight up 
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call your 
distributor or 1-800-548-6113. 
NOT FOR USE OR STORAGE IN OR AROUND THE HOME 
Consult the State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station 
for specific recommendations regarding application, dosage and tim­
ing of sprays 
For application by ground equipment, add the desired amount of con­
centrate to sufficient water to apply al least 3 gallons of water per acre. 
For application by aircraft, add the amount of concentrate desired 
per acre to 1 to 3 gallons of water consistent With crop growth and 
good coverage. Do not apply this product through any type of irriga­
tion system. 
Enclosed CabsfCockpits Only: All equipment or aircraft used to apply 
this product and any person engaged in on-site flagging activities* to 
support aerial applications must utilize an enclosed cab or cockpit that 
has a non-porous barrier that totally surrounds the occupants and pre­
vents contact with pestiCides outside the cab or cockpit. 
APPLICATION BY BACKPACK SPRAYER OR OTHER HANO-HELD 
SPRAYER IS PROHIBITED. 
CEREAL CROPS 
BARLEY, OATS, RYE AND WHEAT (except WINTER WHEAT): For con­
trol of Barley thrips, use 'h to % pint per acre. For Aphids (including 
Greenbugs), Armyworms, leafhoppers and Winter grain mites, use % 
to 1Y2 pints per acre. For Climbing cutworms and Grasshoppers, use 
1V2 pints per acre. For Brown or Western wheat mites and Grasshop­
pers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not use more than V2 pint per acre within 
15 days of harvest. 
CORN: For control of Armyworms, Climbing cutworms, Corn leaf aphids, 
Corn rootworm adults, Fall armyworms and Stink bugs, use V2 pint per 
acre. For Grasshoppers, use 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 1~ 
days of harvest. Do not apply to Corn during the pOIlf!11 ,shed period. 
RICE: For Rice stink bugs, use Y2 to 1 pjnt per acrl.. For Grasshop­
pers, use 1 pint per acre, Do not apply within 15 days' of harvest or 
within 14 days after propanil has been applied. Shrimp, t..rab~ <.nd crayfiSh 
may be killed. 00 not apply where these are import'a,,! r~<;6urces, 
SOYBEANS: For control of Climbing cutworms and Three-cornered al­
falfa hoppers, use 'h to 1 pint per ae-e. E?'r (~ontrol of Aphids, Blister 
beetles, Mexican bean beetles, Stink bUgs, TWd-spotted n,ites'dOd Velvet­
bean caterpillars, use 1 pint per ac~e ~~ rot appl':' cl('s~r than 15 
days before harvest or grazing 
FIBER CROP 
COTTON: For control of Thrips, use '/4 IJ V2 ,)int per acre. For Cotton 
leafworms, use '1. to Jj.i pint per acre. Fui o,Jlasshoppers al,d Fall army­
worms use H~ pint per acre. For Spider mites (does n")t CC""l"O! aU spe­
cies), use 'h to 3.4 pint per acre. For control of Fleahopn~rs. lygus and 
other mirids, use 'I. pint to 1 quart per acre. For Aphids, Boll weeVils 
and Garden weDworms, use 1 pint per acre. For Cut""'orfTl!;, L'se 1 10 2 
pints per acrr:!. For Armyworms, Bollworm". Cotton leaf !--E.;t).3tors, Salt­
marsh caterpillars and Stink bugs, use 1 quart per acre. 
Applications should De made at 4 to 5 day intervals un!i) control IS 
obtained. At above dosages, application may be made up to the day 
before harvest, if harvest Will be with mechanical piCkers 
Also see "TANK MIXTURES ON COTTON". 
METHYL PARATHION 4 Page 2 of 4

Notice: Do not apply within 5 days of handpicking Cotton. 
TANK MIXTURES 
ThIs product may be tank mixed with other insecticides to provide control 
of additional insect species. Read and carefully observe the precau­
tionary statements and all other information appe,uing on the labels 
of all the insecticides used. 
When wettable powder, water soluble or flowable formulations are to 
be tank mixed with emulsifiable formulations: 
,. Place a 20 to 35 mesh screen or wetting basket over filling port. 
2. Through the screen, fill the sprayer tank one-half full with water 
and start agitation 
3 If a wettable powder is used, make a slurry with the water carrier, 
and add it SLOWLY through the screen into the tank. Continue agi­
tation 
4. If a flowable formulation is used, pre-mix one part flowable with 
one part water. Add diluted mixture SLOWLY through the screen into 
the tank. COntinue agitation. 
5. Continue filling the sprayer tank with water and add any remaining 
amounts of liquid insecticides near the end of filling process. Main­
tain good agitation at all times until the contents of the tank are 
sprayed. 
6. Make no application of these tank mixtures closer to harvest than 
the longest pre-harvest interval shown for any product in the tank 
mix 
Tank MixtUre Insect" Rate Per Acre 
THIS PRODUCT Cotton bollworms. Tobacco , qt.* plus 'Y.llb.* 
plus Orthene e 75S budworms (in Al. AR, FL, (\7 lb. a.i.) 
GA. LA, MS and TX) Combined Total 
a.Uacre 1.5 fbs. 
THIS PRODUCT Cotton bollworms, Tobacco 1 qt: 
plus lorsban e budworms and BoH weevils plus 1 pt. * 
(For use in all states except Combined Total 
AZ. and CA.) a.i./aere 1.5 Ibs 
THIS PRODUCT Cotton bollworms, Tobacco 1 to 2 pIs" 
plus Lannate~ l budworms, Boll weevils, plus 1 to 1V2 qts.* 
Note: Registered for Beetarmywonns, Cotton Combined Total 
use East of Rocky leaf perforators a.Uaere 
Mountains only 0.95 to 1.6765 Ibs. 
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS: This combination should 
be used as an occasional spray during early and 
mid-season, not more often than every 10 days. 
After boll load is set: up to 3 applications at 3 to 5 
day intervals may be made 
THIS PRODUCT Colton bollworms and 1 pt.t01 qt.* 
Tobacco budworms Combined Total 
a.Uacre 
. 55 to 1.1 /bs. 
A.1. = Active IngredIent 
'For additional species of insects controlled on Cotton by this product, 
see ·corrow section. 
Lannate is a regiMered trademafi(. of E.I. DuPont DeNemours and Company 
Lorsban is a registered trademafi(. of Dow Elanco. 
Orthene is a registered trademai"X of Valent U.SA Corporation. 
For additional species of insects controlled on Cotton by this product. 
see 'COTTOW section. 
FIELD AND FORAGE CROPS 
ALFALFA MolQ CbovER: For contrOl of Alfalfa weevil larvae. Aphids 
(including Spotted alfalfa aphids). Climbing cutworms and Grasshop· 
pers, use '/~ to 1 pint per acre. For Alfalfa caterpillars, Adult alfalfa 
weevils. Armyworms, Clover leaf weevils and Webworms, use 1 pint 
per acre For Egyptian alfalfa weeVils. leafhoppers, lygus bugs and 
Spider mites. use 1 to 2 pints per acre. Do not treat closer than 15 
Clays before harvest. cutting or grazing. In CA, do not use more than 
3.4 pint per acre. Do not apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment 
area are in bloom. 
GRASS (Forage): For Range caterpillars, use 1 pint per acre. For control 
of Armyworms, Crested wheat bugs, False chinch bugs, GraSShop­
pers and Leafhoppers, use 1 % pints per acte. Do not apply within 15 
Clays of harvest or grazing 
SUGAR BEETS: For Aphids, Armyworms. Flea beetles, Grasshoppers, 
Leafhoppers, lygus bugs, Stink bugs and Webworms, use 3,4 pint per 
acre. Do not treat closer than 20 days before harvest. 60 days if 
tops are to be fed to livestock. 
~ reF GSRlrsl ef o,pRies, Arm)"' erms. GlimeiRQ GYtwGfmG, I eafl:lef3pers, 
by-g-us 91d9S, S~es aRe "elcR ef'\6Ries, Idse 1 Ie 2 f3iRtS per 
~-R-Gt---kea~·Gleser tRaR 15 eays eefere Rap est SF Qrn.j.n.g, 
OIL SEED CROPS 
SUNFLOWER: For control of Sunflower head moths, Sunflower seed 
weevils and Sunflower maggots, use 1 quart per acre. Make no more 
than 3 appL~ations at 5-day intervals. Do not apply witnin 30 Clays of 
harvest. 
VEGETABLES 
WHITE POTATOES: For control of Aphids, Armyworms, False chinch 
bugs, Flea beetles, leafhoppers, Miles and Shield bugs, use 1'/2 quarts 
per acre. Do not apply within 5 days of harvest. 
SW£E-l--P-O+Ar.Q.€S.;. ~4&,-Arm'fWGfms, SIdRace feed­
iftg--ane ClimeiRQ Cllil (lrms. Flea eeelles, LeafR(lf3perS aRe ~1iIes, U&e 
~'Jarts f3er acre. Os Ret af3f3ly WitRI~ 
CABBAGE: For control of Aphids, Armyworms, Flea beetles, leafhoppers 
and Mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For Stink bugs, use 2 to :3 pints 
per acre. Rates above 1 pint per acre should not be applied closer 
than 21 days before harvest 
PEAS (Dry): For control of Aphids, Armyworms, Flea beetles, Leaf­
hoppers, lygus bugs and Mites, use 1 to 2 pints per acre. For Cow­
pea curcuUo, Surface feeding and Climbing cutworms and Stink bugs, 
use 2 pints per acre. Rates above 1 pint per acre should not be ap­
plied closer than 15 days before harvest. Do not apply if the crop or 
weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
BEANS (Dry): For control of Aphids, Armyworms, Flea beetles, Leaf· 
hoppers, Lygus bugs and Mites, use 1 to 3 pints per acre. For Cow­
pea curculio. Surface feeding and Climbing cutworms and Stink bugs, 
use 2 to 3 pints pet acre. Rates above 1 pint per acre should not be 
applied cl~ser than 15 days before harvest. Do not apply if· the crop 
or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
BeETS (R€-Q.p. for GeRtH,! ef o,f3Rids, o,rmy"'offfls, Flea eeelles, beaf 
~IdS e!!§lS, ,mes aREI Stink-.tHlgs, Idse 1 EjldaFl f3er acre. If 
taps aRe reets are Ie ge !dsee feF feed----G-f.....fe.e(j, ee Re' apply eleser 
tRaR 21 eays eetere Rawest 
ONIONS: For control of Tho.;>s, use V2 pint per acre. Do not apply 
closer than 15 days before harvest. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage 
or disposal. Do not store under conditions which might adversely 
affect the container or Its ability to fUnctIOn properly. 
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Do not store below a temperature of O·F 
Store in safe manner. Store In original container only. Keep container 
tightly closed when not In use. 
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING: Personnel should use 
clothing and equipment listed under 'PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS' 
when handling open containers. 
SPILLED MATERIAL: Block or dike to prevent spreading of spill. 
Cover with absorbent material such as lime, clay or sawdust. Scoop 
and sweep into a disposable container. Wash area with strong lye 
solution, absorb and place into a disposable container . 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous 
Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate is 
a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed of 
by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesti­
cide or Environmental Control Agency, t)r the Hazardous Waste rep4 
resentative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL (ReturnablefRefHlable Sealed Container): 
00 not break seals or add any material to the container. 00 not 
rinse container or empty any residue from container. This container 
must be returned intact after use to the point of purchase. 
WARRANTY-CONDITION OF SALE 
OUR RECOMMENDATiONS FOR USE of this product are based upon 
tests believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method 
of application, weather and crop conditions, mixtures with other chemicals 
not specifically recommended and other influencing far-tors in 'he use 
of this product are beyond the control of the Seller. B·oJ:'c( assumes 
all risks of use, storage and handling of this mater;al n""J' in strict 
accordance with directions given herewith. 
In no case shaH the Manufacturer or the Seher be Haole for conse­
quential, special or indirect damages reSUItin'1 from the use or han~ 
dling of this product when such use Lnd/or ~.andling i:o no: in strict 
accordance with directions given herev,ri/.n Th~ foreg(,ing is g condi­
tion of sale by the Seller and is accepleJ as such by the Buyer. 
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