# HELENA 4LB. METHYL PARATHION

- EPA Reg No: **5905-528**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Methyl parathion (45.11%)
- Label accepted: 1997-06-03
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00528-19970603.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
Judy Oldham 
Helena Chemical Company 
6705 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500 
Memphis, Tennessee 3,8119 
Dear Ms. Oldham: 
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Subject: Labeling Amendment 
4 lb. Methyl Parathion 
EPA Reg. No. 5905-528 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
JUN 031997 
. Your submission dated March 17, 1997 
The labeling amendment referred to above submitted in connection with registration under the 
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, has been received and reviewed, 
and the following are the Agency's comments: 
1. All products distributed or sold under 4 lb. Methyl Parathion EC (EPA Reg. No.5905~528) 
must be packaged in labeled containers bearing a unique identification number that will remain on 
the label or container atall times. 
2. The label you submitted is acceptable providing you make the following changes and/or 
address the followil)g comments: 
a .. Change the application rate for treatment of leafhoppers and armyworms (to 3rd instar) on 
. Rye and Wh~at.r~£m.~ y,.ts.» Y>.pints. ",.~._._. .._.,_.~_ ... -,'~-"~ , .. " 
3. Submit three copies of the revised final printed label for the record. 
A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your records. 
Enclosures 
Sincerely, 
~M?~ 
Larry Fried . 
Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch 
Registration Divisi.on (7505C)

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
Due to Very High Acute Toxicity to Humans and Birds 
ForretaiJ sale to and u~-,~nl~Ey~ertified applicatorsotpersons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's 
certification. Direct supervision for this product is defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application, mix iog, loading, repair and 
cleaning of application equipment. Commercial certified applicators must also ~nsure that aU persons involved in these activities are informed of the 
precautionary statements . 
4 LB. METHYL PARATffi()N 
EMULSIFIABLE INSECTICIDE CONCENTRATE 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
O,O-dimethyl O-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate* ..................................... . 
Related Compounds ............... : .... , ...................................................•.. 
INERT INGREDIENTS: ...................................................................•................. 
TOTAL ...................................................................................... . 
J gallon of 4 LB. METHYL PARATHION contains 4 pounds of Methyl Parathion. 
"'Methyl Parathion. 
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43.40% 
1.71% 
54.89% 
100.00% 
DANGER POISON 
PELIGRO 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
ORGANOPHOSPHATE 
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CAN KILL YOU.lF 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 spilled or splashed on skin, 
in eyes or on clothing (liquid goes through clothes). 
CAN KILL YOU IF BREA TIlED: This product can kill you if vapor, spray mist are breathed. 
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alquien para que se la explique a usted en detaIle. (lfyou do not understand 
the label, [md someone to explain it to you in detail.) 
SPECIAL INSTRtiCTIONS FOR RESTRICTEDtiSE PESTICIDE RETAILERS: In addition to any other 
required records, restricted use pesticide retailers must record at the time of sale the unique container identification 
number on this label or container and .the identity Of the purchaser of the container. 
EPA REG. NO . .1905:52"8 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
DANGER 
WORKER SAFETY RULES 
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The National Pesticide T elecommunicationNetwork is available for recommendations regarding 
poisoning manags:ment, emergency treatment, and other information regarding the toxicity of methyl 
parathion. The toll free number for the National Pesticide Telecommunication Network is 1-800-858-
7378. 
Ifhandled indoors,provide mechanical exhaust ventilation. po notrub eyes or mouth with hands. If 
you feel sick in any way, STOP work arid get help right away. See First Aid Section. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, 
follow the instructions for category 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 or Viton2 14 mils 
Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 
Protective eyewear 
Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure 
Chemical-resistant aprortWhen cleaning equipment, mixing, or loading 
For exposure in enclosed areas, a respirator with either an organic vapor-removing cartridge with a 
prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHAJNIOSH approval number preflJ( TC-23C),or a canister 
approved for pesticides (MCHAJNIOSH llJ:>!lI"O"~I).llU1cberjrefix TC-14G) .,. 
For exposures outdoors, dtiStfffiistfIlteringrespirator (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-
21C. 
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 cleaning! 
maintairiing PPE. If rio stich instructions for washables, use detergentand 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 redm:ec! oLmodified~ _~ecified in WPS. 
DURING AEIUA:LAPPLrCA rt6N HuMAN FLAGGERSARE PROHIBITED. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
Users should: 
Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toi:el. 
Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and jlJ t vI', clem. 
lothing. ' 
Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of glove~ lo>!f('lre removing. 
A.s soon as possible, was~thoroughly andchange into clean ~Iothing. _ ,', .,

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POISON SIGNS (SYMPTOMS): Methyl Parathion is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly enters 3 
the body on contact with all skin surfaces and eyes. Exposed persons must receive prompt medical 
treatment or they may die. Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache, nausea, 
vomiting, cramps, weakness, blurred vision, pinpoint pupils, tightness in chest, labored breathing, 
nervousness, sweating, watering of eyes, drooling or frothing ofmQuth_and nose, muscle spasms and 
coma 
FIRST AID 
This product contains an organopbosphate and is a cholinesterase inhibitor. 
Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. EXplain that the victim has been exposed to 
methyl parathion and describe his condition. After fITst aid is given and if a doctor cannot come, take 
victim to clinic or hospital. 
F BREA TIllNG HAS STOPPED, start artificial respiration immediately and maintain until doctor 
eesvictim. 
E'SW ALLO\VED, drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat witb 
'"mger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical 
~ttention. , ,',' ., . 
~ CASE OF CONTACT, inllnediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water. See doctor immedi­
~tely. 
~OTE TO PHYSICIAN: Antidote - administer atropine sulfate in large doses, TWO to FOUR mg. 
~travenously or intramuscularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5 to 10 minute intervals 
putil signs of atrcpinization appear. 2-P AM chloride is also antidotal and mllY be administered in 
Fonjunction with atropine. DQ NOTGIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Methyl parathion 
s a strong cholinesterase 'inhibitor affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems and producing 
pardiac and respiratory depression. At first sign of pulmonary edema, the patient should be given 
~upplementa1 oxygen and treated symptomatically. Continued absorption of the poison may occur and 
Ifatal relapses have been reported after initial improvement. VERY CLOSE SUl'BRVISION OF THE 
PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS. . . ' . 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS _' 
This pesticide is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Birds in treated areas may be killed. 
Shrimp and other aquatic organisms may be killed at recommended application rates. Do not apply 
directly to water, or to areas'where surface water is present or to iiltertidaI areas below the mean high 
water mark uuless otherwise permitted in Directions for Use. Runoff anddriftmay be hazardous to 
aquatic organisms 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 OP. bl'J'J'lling cro:ps or 
weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops ?r wetds if Jees <.re visiting 
the treatment area. 
COMBUSTIBLE 
DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR HEAT OR OPEN FLAME 
NOT FOR USE OR STORAGE IN OR AROUND THE HOME.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a marmer 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 requirement specific tc your State or Tribe, c'onsult 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 Qfagricultural workers on 
farms, forests, nurseries,~and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains require­
ments for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific 
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equip­
ment"(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 48 
hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is pennitted under the Worker Protection Standard 
and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is : 
--Coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants 
--Chemical-resistant gloves, such as Barrier Laminate or Viton:? 14 mils. 
--Chemical-resistant footwear plus socks 
--Protective eyewear 
--Chemical-resistant headgear for overhead exposure. 
Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs a! e!ltrap.c~~!c 
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) In case of accidental exposure: Call a doctor (physician), clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that 
. . the victim has been exposed to methyl parathion and describe his condition. For further information, 
see the FIRST AID portion of the pesticide labeL 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage o~ ·disposal. Do not store 
under com:!itions which might adversely affect the container or its ability to function properly. 
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STORAGE: 06 not stOre1Je16w O°F. Store in a sareIIl~~r.Do·not use or store near heat, vp<:n 
flame or hot surfaces. Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original ,con1;a,iners only. 
Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. Reduce stacking height where lo-:;a\ conditkns C.1Jl 
affect package strength. Personnel should Use clothing andequipment listedunde. 'P:;U;CACTION­
AR Y STATEMENTS" when handling open containers. Carefully open containers. Do not put 
concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. 
SPILLED MATERIAL: Block or dike tc prevent spreading of spill. Cover with absorbent It\li\teri,al 
such as lime, clay or sawdust. Scoop and sweep into a disposable container. Wash area with strdI'{t 
lye solution, absorb and place intc a disposable container.

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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 Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Ha2:ardollS 
Wastes representative at the nearest EPA Region Officeror guidance. 
CONTAINER DlSPOSAL 
RetumablelRefillable Seal Container: Do not break seals or add any material to the container. Do not 
rinse container or empty any residue from coIltainer. This container must be retiuned intact after use 
to the point of purchase. 
DIRECTIONS 
Be sure to read the precautionary statements before using! This product is designed for application 
after dilution with water and for use by trained operators using airplane or power ground equipment. 
The hazards and precautions for handling the product in this container are equally applicable to it 
after dilution with water for spray application. 
REMOVAL OF PRODUCT FROM CONTAINER 
This container is fitted with the :MICRO MATIC "DV" liqUid transfervaIve system._Toremove 
product, use the :MICRO MA TIC coupler attachment which is available from the seller of this con­
tainer. 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 that the pins on the coupler align with the slots on the valve. 
4. Turn coupler handle clockwise a quarter tum, until it locks into place. 
) 5. Push down 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 disen­
gaged position. 
2. TiJrn Coupler handle counter clockwise and quarter tum. Lift coupler straight up. 
If you have any questions Of need assistance, please call your Distributor or 1-800-548-6113. 
Add the concentrate to the spray tank while filling with water, and mix thorovgr ly ~ither by 'lleansof 
a tank agitator or pump by-pass. For best results,-thoroughly coverall surfac<-s to]:,e treated with 
spray. Rates of application given below should not be exceeded. Never apply la:er than indicated to 
assure residue levels at harvest are below tolerance established by the Envirol'ro~ptal Protecli0fl 
Agency. 
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Consult the StaieAgilcultlirafExtension Service or Experiment Station for specific recoro~~~dations 
regardingapplication, dosage and timing of spray. For application by ground equipment, add t:ie

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desired amount of concentrate to sufficient water to apply at least 3 gallons of water per acre. For 6 
application by aircraft, add the atnount of concentrate desired per acre to 1 to 3 gallons of water 
consistent with crop growth and good coverage. 
Do not use in undiluted form. 
DO NOT APPLY 'tHIS PRODUCT THROUGH ANY TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM. 
COMPATIBILITY - A void combinations containing highly alkaline materials such as lime-sulfur 
solutions or lime. Alkaline compounds will reduce the effectiveness of methyl parathion. 
ALFALFA: Flea Beetles, Climbing Cutworms, - Apply \12-I pint per acre. Aphids (including Pea 
Aphids and Spotted Alfalfa Aphid) - Apply \12-I pint per acre. For Spotted Alfalfa Aphid, apply 
early in spring. Alfalfa Weevil (larvae)- Apply \12-1 pint per acre. Apply when 75% terminals show 
feeding, when buds and shoots appear ragged, or when the larval count reaches 25 per sweep. Web­
worms, Clover Leaf Weevil, Alfalfa Caterpillar, Armyworms, Alfalfa Weevil (adult) (Refer also 
to Egyptian Weevil) Thrips and Grasshoppers - Apply I pint per acre. Egyptian Alfalfa Weevil, 
Leafhoppers, LygusBugs, Mites, Stink Bugs, and Spider Mites - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Do 
not apply within 15 days of harvest. Alfalfa Seed Chalid - Apply I \12-2\12 pints per acre. Plant Bugs 
(for use on seed crops only) - Apply \12-1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest, 
cutting or grazing. In California and Nevada, do not usemore than Y. pint per acre. Do not apply if 
the crops or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
BARLEY: Thrips - Apply \12-1 \12 pints per acre. Leafhopper, Cutworms (Climbing) - Apply Y. to 
1 pint per acre. Stink Bugs, Armyworm (to 3r<i ins tar), Black Grass Bugs, Aphid (including 
Greenbug), Winter Grain Mites - Apply \12-1 \12 pints per acre. Apply early spring for greenbug 
control. Say's Plan{Bugs, Spider Mites, False Chinch Bug, Grasshopper, Chinch Bugs - Apply 
1 \12 pints per acre. Western Wheat Mites, BrownWheat Mites - I pint. Do not apply within 15 
days ofharvest. 
BEANS (DRY AND GREEN): Leafhoppers, Flea Beetles, Plant Bugs (including Lygus Bugs), 
Aphids, Armyworms (to 3rd Instar), Mites - Apply 1-3 pints per acre. Cabbage Looper - Apply 2 
pints per acre. Stink Bugs, Cowpea Curculio, Cutworms (including climbing and surface feed­
ing species) - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days ofharvesl. For green and lima 
beans, do not apply within 15 days of harvest for application rates through I pint, Do.not apply within 
21 days of harvest for dosage rates exceeding I pint per acre. DO NOTapplyifthe crop or weeds in 
the treatment area are in bloom. 
BEETS: Mites, Aphids, Armyworms, Flea·Beetles, Leafhopper, Grasshoppers, Sugar BLet 
Webworms - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Stink Bugs, Plant Bugs (including Lygu~ ,B~gs), Cabbage 
Looper - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not al'ply within 20 daysQLharvesU)Q not ?ppiy Within 60 .jays 
iftops are to oefed'to'iinimals.-- '---
BROCCOLI: Thrips - Apply \12-1 pint per acre. Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Be~~;'es) Leafhopper, 
Mites - Apply 1-3 pints per acre. Imported Cabbageworms, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bug~ - /I.P1?ly 
2-3 pints per acre. Plant Bugs - Apply 2\12 pints per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of harveSt 
through 1 pint, within 21 days of harvest from 1 pint through 3 pints. , ,

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BRUSSELS SPROUtS: Aphids, Armyworms, Thrips, Flea Beetles, Leafhoppers, Mites­
Apply 1-3 pints per acre. Imported Cabbageworms, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bugs - Apply 2-3 
pints per acre. Plant Bngs - Apply 2Yzpints per acte. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest through 1 
pint, within 21 days of harvest from 1 pint through 3 pints. 
CABBAGE: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Leafhoppers, Mites - Apply 1-3 pints per acre. 
Imported Cabbageworms, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bugs - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Plant Bugs -
Apply 2Yz pints per acre. Do not apply within 10 days of harvest through 1 pint, within 21 days of 
harvest from I pint through 2Yz pints. 
CARROTS: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Leathopper~, Mites - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. 
Cutworms (surface feeding and climbing), Cabbage Looper, Plant Bugs - Apply 2 pints per acre. 
Do not apply within 15 days of harvest. DO NOT use treated carrot tops for food or feed. 
CAULIFLOWER.: Aphids, Armyworm, Fle~ B~etles, Leafhopper, Mites - Apply 1-3 pints per 
acre. Imported Cabbageworm, ClIbbage Looper, Stink Bugs - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Plant 
Bugs - Apply 3 pints per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest through 1 pint, within 21 days of 
harvest from 1 pint through 3 pints. 
CELERY: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Leafhoppers, Mites, Lygus Bugs, Cabbage 
Looper, Plant Bugs, Stink Bugs - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest. 
CLOVER: Leaibopper, Armyworm, Aphids (including Spotted Alfalfa Aphid) (apply early in 
the spring), Alfalfa Weevil (larvae) (apply when 75% ofterminals show feeding, when buds 
and shoots appear ragged, or when the larval count reaches 25 per sweep) - Apply 1-1 Y2 pints 
per acre. Egyptian Alfalfa Weevil - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days ofhar­
vest. Clover Seed Chalcid (for use on seed crops only), Climbing Cutworm - Apply YZ-2YZ pints 
per acre. Plant Bugs (for use on seed crops only) - Apply V,-1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 
days of harvest from 1 pint through 2 pints. Do not apply within 20 days of harvest from 2 pints 
) through 2Yz pints per acre. 
COLLARDS: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Leafhopper, Mites - Apply I -3 pints per acre. 
Imported Cabbageworm, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bugs, Thrips - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Plant 
Bugs - Apply 3 pints per acre. Do not apply within 10 days of harvest through 1· pint. Do not apply 
within 21 days of harvest from one pint through 3 pints per acre. 
CORN: Aphids (incfudilig corn leaiaphid), Armyworm, Fall Armyworm, Corn Rootworm 
(including western corn rootworm) (adults), Flea Beetles, Mites, Stink Bugs - Apply Yo p~t per 
acre. Grasshoppers - 1 pint per acre. Do not apply within 12 days of harvest . Do p,ot apply to com 
during the pollen shed period. 
COTTON: Thrips(apply before or during the 4-leaf stageandrepeat 1 to 3 times at 7 to IJ ,lay 
intervals), Flea hoppers (including cotton fleahopper) - Apply Y. to 1 pint fer ::cre. Grass!lOpper, 
Fall Armyworm (to 3rd instar), Aphids (including cotton aphid) (apply when aphiC's ~p:rear in 
buds and on leaves of seedliugs or when honeydew appears on older plants), CottOI1, l.eafworm, 
Garden Webworm - Apply V,-6 pints per acre. Lygus Bugs, Mites, Spider (including desert

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8 spider mite and two-spotted spider mites) - Apply Yz-2 pints per acre. Southern Green Stink 
Bug, False Chinch Bug - Apply I pint per acre. L~fr0ller~_Cabbagel&oper, Cotton Leaf-Perfo­
rator, Cutworms~ ~. Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Stink Bugs - Apply 2 pints per acre. Armyworms -
Apply 2-4 pints peracte. Bollworm, Saltmarsh Caterpillar, - Apply 2Yz-6 pints per acre. Tobacco 
Budworm - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not handpick within 7 days of application through 2 pints per 
acre. Boll Weevil - Apply 1-6 pints per acre. For early season control of overwintering boll weevils, 
apply as early as the 2-t041eaf stage and repeat 1-3 times at 7-10 day intervals. For midseason 
control, apply at the start of squaring or after 10-25% of the fust squares are punctured and repeat at 
3-to-8 day intervals as needed or until the top bolls are full grown. Repeat at 3-day intervals during 
the major fruiting season, and periods of heavy .weevil migration. Boll Weevil (Texas only) - For the 
control of boll weevils apply liz-I pint (.25 to 0.5 lb. active ingredient) per acre in a minimum of I 
quart of once refined vegetable oil (such as soybean/cottonseed). For overwintered adults, apply early 
season as needed. Apply mid to late season as needed. High rates are required for severe infestation 
and late season. Aircraft should be outfitted with a delivery system designed to apply droplets with a 
VMD of I 00-200 microns. Swath width should not exceed wing span plus 10 percent. When using 
conventional hydraulic nozzle systems, the nozzles should be oriented 90 degrees to the laminar 
airflow. Note: When temperatures are 70· F or below, keep the spray mixture under agitation and do 
not allow mixture to stand for any long period of time. Do not handpick or harvest within 7 days of 
application. Do not feed forage or gin trash -to livestock. 
GRASS (HAY, PAS11.lRE) (FbRXGE): Armyworm (t~ 3rd instar), Crested Wheat Bugs, 
Black Grass Bugs (Including IJ:"bi.sia), False Chinch Bugs, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers - Apply 
I Yz pints per acre. For aphids, apply Yz pint per acre. Range Caterpillars - I pint per acre. Do not 
apply within IS days of harvest or grazing. 
KUE: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Leafhopp·ers, Mites - Apply 1-3 pints per acre. Im­
ported Cabbageworm, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bugs - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Plant Bugs -
Apply 3 pints per acre. Do not apply within 10 days of harvest through I pint. Do not apply within 
21 days of harvest from I pint through 3 pints. 
LETTUCE: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetles, Imported Cabbageworm, Leafhoppers, Mites, 
Cabbage Looper, Plant Bugs - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not apply within 21 days of harvest. 
MUSTARD GREENS: Aphids, Armyworms, Flea Beetle, Leafhoppers, Mites - Apply 1-3 pints 
per acre. Imported Cabbageworm, Cabbage Looper, Stink Bugs - Apply 2-3 pints per acre. Plant 
Bugs - Apply 3 pintsper acre. Do not apply within 10 days of harvest through I pint, or within 21 
days of harvest from above I pint through 3 pints. 
OATS: Browil Wheat Mites, Westero Wheat Mites -Apply I pint per acre. Aphids (incJ,ltdin~ 
greenbug), Black. GrassJ~ugs (including Irbisia), Stink Bugs - liz-I Yz pints per, acr". Barley. 
Thrips - Yz-¥. pints per acre. Climbing Cutworms, Grasshoppers - % - I pint per ade. Leftfbcp­
pers, Armyworm (to 3rd instar) - I Yz pints per acre. Winter Grain Mites, Sti.t.ll>;:3J.<gs - ~2-i liz . 
pints per acre.Say's Plant Bugs, Chinch Bugs, False Chinch Bug and Fall Arn;Jfflorm - j y~ pints 
per acre. Do not use more-than Yz pint per acre within 15 days of harvest. , 
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O)l10NS: Thrips (inCluding onion thripsY ~Y;:lpintper acre. Do not apply within 15 daxs 'ill . 
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P·ASTURE: (Irrigated) (Refer a,lso to Grass): Mosquitoes (Larvae) - Apply 118 pint per acre. Do 
not apply within 7 days of harvest. Broadcast application. 
PEAS: Aphids, Armyworm (to 3rd instar), Flea Beetles, Leafhoppers, Mites,Plant Bugs (in­
cluding Lygus Bugs) - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Stink Bugs, Cowpea Curculio, Cutworm (in­
cluding climbing and surface feeding species), Cabbage Looper - Apply 2 pints per acre. Do not 
apply within 10 days of harvest through I pint. Do not apply within 15 days ofharv~st from 1 pint 
through 2 pints. DO NOT apply if the crop or weeds in the treatment area are in bloom. 
POTATOES: Aphids, Flea BeetleS, Armyworm, Leafhoppers, Mites, False Chinch Bugs, 
Cabbage Looper, Plant Bugs (including Lygus Bugs), Stink Bugs, Shield Bugs - Apply 3 pints 
per acre. Thrips - Apply I II.. pints per acre. Do not apply within 6 days of harvest. 
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RAPESEED/CANOLA: Cabbage Seedpod Weevil- 1 pint per acre. Make first application when 
two or more insects can be found per plant on young pods. Flea _Beetles,Cabl1ageA,phids - I pint 
per acre. Treat iIi early season when slgnHicant evidence of shot holing by the adults becomes evident 
on the seedlings. Diamondback Moth Larvae - I pint per acre. Treat about mid-growing season 
when populations reach damaging levels and there is evidence of appreciable feeding beginning on the 
flowers andlor pods. 
Do not apply within 28 days of harvest. DO NOT graze treated fields or feed treated forage or 
threshings to livestock. Apply by ground or air in sufficient water for coverage (minimum oB gallons 
per acre by air). Do not apply more than two applications per season. 
To protect pollinators, apply onlyTn the evenillg Qr early morning (this includes a period from 3 hours 
before sunset until 3 hours after sunrise of the following day) NOTE -IN OREGON - apply product 
only in the evening (this includes a period from 3 hours before sunset un,til !I)idnightp[tbesame day). 
DO NOT APPLY IN IDAHO AND WASHINGTON STATE. Pesticide applicators in Idaho 
and Washington MUST refer to supplemental labeling exclusive to your state. If this 
supplemental labeling cannot be found at the end of this booklet, you can obtain it by 
calling HeleD<L Chemical at (90 I) 752-4420 and a copy will he faxed or mailed to you 
directly. 
RICE: Stink Bugs, Armyworms~Apply I-Ill, pints per acre. Grasshoppers - /. pint per acre. Do 
not apply within 15 days of harvest. Crabs, crayfish and shrimp may be killed. Do not apply where 
they are important resources. Rice Leafminer, Tadpole Shrimp - Apply I Y:z pints per acre. Use 
restricted to California:. Apply at first sign of infestation a:fterplilllting. Apply oy air in 5- I 0 gallons of 
water. Restrict spill from rice fields for 3 days. Do not use within 14 days of application 00',4'-
dichloropropiommllide as injury may result. . . 
RYE: Brown Wheat Mites, Western WheaiMites - Apply I p4 acre. n4~;~y Thcips - Yz-'!' 
pint per acre. LeafhoPP!1"s,.<\.!rnyworm (t()}!:,d i~s!ar): APply '2Y~'pints peraCie. Climb'inp 
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Cutworms, Grasshoppers - %-1 pint per acre. Aphids (including.-greenbug), R1ack Gras~ Bugs 
(including Irbisia), Winter Grain Mites, Stink Bugs - Y:z-I Y:z pints per acre. False Chioe!. ~ug, 
Say's Stink Bugs, Chinch Bug -I Y:z pints per acre. Do not use more than Yz pint per acre Within 15 
days of harvest.

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SOYBEANS: Climbing Cutworms, Three-cornered Alfalfa Hopper, Webworm (including 
Garden Webworm), Aphids, BlisterBeetJes, Mexkan Bean Beetles, Stink Bugs, Thrips, 
Velvetbean Caterpillar, Two Spotted Mites - Apply 31._2 pints per acre. Green Cloverworm, 
Cabbage Looper - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Armyworm, Fall Armyworm ( to 3rd instar), Bean 
Leaf Beetle, Corn Earworm, Grasshoppers, Bollworms - Apply 2 pints per acre. Plant Bugs (for 
use on seed crops only) - Apply Yo-I pint per acre. Do not apply within 20!iays of harvest or graz-ing. . ...... . . 
SPINACH: Aphids, Armyworms, Mites, Flea Beetles, Leaiboppers, Seed Corn Maggot (in 
crown), Crown Mites - Apply 1-2 pints per acre. Cabbage Looper, Plant Bugs - Apply 2 pints per 
acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest thrQugh I pint. Do not apply within 21 days of harvest 
from 1 pint through 2 pints. 
SUGAR BEETS: ArmyWorm, FaliArmywo~m>. Cutworm (inclllding Climbing Cutworms), 
Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leaiboppers, Sugar Beet Webworms, Mites - Apply Yo-l4 pint per 
acre. Lygus Bugs, Stink Bugs, Webworms - l4 pints per acre. ) Aphids - Apply l4 pints per acre. 
Do not apply within 20 days of harvest; 60 days iftops are to be fed to animals. 
SUNFLOWERS;·Sunfl01ver Moth, Sunflower Maggot, Sunflower Seed Weevil - Apply 2 pints 
per acre. Donotapply within 30 days of harvest. Do not apply more than 3 times at 5-day intervals 
per season. Do not feed seeds to birds. 
SWEET POTATOES: Aphids, Armyworm (to 3rd instar), Cutworms (including climbing and 
surface feeding species,) Flea Beetles, Leaiboppers, Cabbage Looper, Spider Mites - Apply 1 Yo 
pints per acre. Do nOt apply within 6 days of harvest. 
TURNIPS: Aphids (including Cabbage Aphid), Armyworms (to 3rd instar), Flea Beetles, 
Leaiboppers, Leafminer, Mites - Apply 1-1 Yo pints per acre. Imported Cabbage Worm, Cabbage 
Looper, Plant Bugs - Apply I Yo pints per acre. Do not apply within 10 days of harvest through Yo 
pint (roots). Do not apply within 21 days of harvest from 1 to 1 Yo pints (roots). Do not apply within 
21 days of harvest if tops are to be used as food or feed. 
VETCH: Alfalfa Weevil (larvae) - Apply ~-1 pint per acre. Apply when 75% ofteoninals show 
feeding, when budS and shoots appear ragged, or when the larval count reaches 25 per sweep. 
Aphids, Leaiboppers, Mites - Yo-I pint per acre. Climbing Cutworms, Lygus Bugs, Vetch 
Bruchid - I pint per acre. Armyworm - YO-2YO pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest 
through 2 pints. Do np! apply within 20 days of harvest from 2 pints through 2Yo pints. 
WHEAT: Brown Wheat Mites, Western Wheat Mites - Apply 1 pin! per acre . .B::rley Thrips­
Apply Yz-l4 pints per acre. Leallioppers, ArmyworJll (to 3r<Unstar)-Appl~;J~'1ts per ,cre. 
Climbing Cutwonns, Grasshoppers·-APply%-J pint per acre. Aphids (incJudin~ Green~<lg), 
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Black Mites, Stink Bugs, Winter Grain Mites - Apply It,-J It, pints per acre. Say's Plant Bugs, 
Chinch Bugs, False Chinch Bug, Fall Armywonn - I It, pints per acre. Do not use more than Y, 
pint per acre within 15 days of harvest. 
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NONAGRICULTURAL LAND, WASTELANDS: Mosquitoes (larvae) - Apply 1/5 pint per acre. 
Do not apply within 7 days of harvest through 115 pint. For use by mosquito abatement districts and 
official government agencies only. Repeat as needed. Toxic to fish and wildlife. Do not use where 
shrimp and crabs are an important resource: Do not use in any estuaries, or coastal or tidal areas 
along the southeast, Atlantic or Gulf coasts of the United States. 
ATTENTION: Do not use in any manner other than reco=ended on this label. To avoid excessive 
residues of methyl parathion oIl food or forage crops, always observe the stateIl1ents found under 
"DIRECTIONS FOR USE" Hruiting thetime before harvest when methyl parathion may be applied. 
CONDITIONS OF ~ALE- LIMITED WARRANTY 
AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES 
The directions on this label are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully. Insufficient 
control of pests and/or injury to the crop to which the product is applied may result from the occur­
rence of extraordinary or unusual weather conditions, the failure to follow the label directions, or 
good application practices, all of which are beyond the control of Helena Chemical Company (the 
"Company") or seller. In addition, failure to follow label directions may cause injury to crops, ani­
mals, man, or the environment. The Company warrants that this product conforms to the chemical 
description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purpose referred to in the directions for use 
subject to the factors noted above which are beyond the control of the Company. The Company 
makes no other warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, concerning the product, 
including no implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose,and no such 
warranty shall be implied by law. 
The exclusive remedy against the Company for any cause of action relating to the handling or use of 
this product is a claim for damage and in no event shall damages or any other recovery of any kind 
against the Company exceed the price of the product which causes the alleged loss, damage, injury, or 
other claim. The Company shall not be liable and any and all claims against the Company are waived 
for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages or eXpense of any nature, including, but not 
limited to, loss of profits or income. . 
The Company and the seller offer this product and the buyer and user accept it, subject to the forego­
ing conditions of sale and limitation of warranty, liability, and remedies. 
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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE - Due to vel:-yhigli aciitetoxiCity toHumansand Bird~· 
For retail sale to and use by certified applicator or persons under their direct supervision and only for 
those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is 
defined as the certified applicator being physically present during application, mixing, loading, repair 
and cleaning of application equipment. Commercial certified applicators must also ensure that all 
persons involved in these activities are informed of the precautionary statementS: 
SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING· 
READ AND FOLLOW THE ENTIRE LABEL BOOKLEt FOR 4 LB. METHYL 
PARATHION EMULSIFIABLECONCENTRA TEBEFORE PROCEEDING WimTHEUSE])OOcTIONS 
CONTAINED IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING 
Label as used in this supplemental Jabeling refers to the product label for 4 Lb. Methyl Parathion and this supplement. 
DANGER 
PELIGRO 
4 LB. METHYL PARATHION 
. EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE 
EPAREG.NO.5905--
FOR APPLICATlON TO RAPEsEED/CANOLA IN WASHINGTON STATE ONLY 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
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--POISON 
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alquien para que se la esplique a usted in detalle._ 
CIfyou do not uriderstalld the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail). 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in any manner inconsistent With its labeling. 
All applicable directions, restrictions, and precautions on the EPA registered label are to be 
followed. This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of insecticide application. 
See "DIRECTIONS FOR USE" and all general information on the Methyl Parathion 4 EC label 
for essential product performance information. 
This label restricts use to Canola/Rapeseed oil seed varieties only. 
CANOLA!RAPESEED: For control ofCa.bbage Seedpod Weevil(ceutorhYrlchus assimilis), 
Flea Beetle (phyllotreta sp.), Diamondback Moth (Pllltella xylostella) and Cabbage Aphids 
(Brevicoryne sp.), apply I pint per acre by ground or air in sufficierit water for "coverage (mini­
mum of 3 gallons per acre by air). Do not apply more than two applications per season. 
(A) Except as provided in (B) below, this product cannot be applied to blossoming.canola except 
under the following conditions: 
1.) The field to be treated is at the end of the blossom period with no more tha" 25% blvom_ 
remaining. 
2). The application may only be made in the evening from three hours before ~'!~9'!t to midpight, 
and only if bees are not foraging in the field to be treated at time of application and are Hot 
expected to be foraging in the treated field for the remainder oftha! day. 
(B) The WashingtonStiite Department 6fAgncuiturehasdeflll.ed areas Withinwiifa-Willa 2r:-d

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Columbia counties in which it feels honey bees are at risk from Methyl Parathion application. DoI3 . 
not apply this product to blossoming canola in these areas except under the following conditions: 
1) The field to be treated is at the end of the blossom period with not more than 10% bloom 
remaining. 
2) The application may only be made in the evening from three hours before sunset to midnight, 
and only if bees are not foraging in the field to be treated at time of application and are not 
expected to be foraging in the treated field for the remainder of the day. 
3) The field to be treated must be inspected immediately prior to the application to ensure bees 
are not foraging. . 
4) The Washington State Department of Agriculture must be notified of such an application one 
day prior to the expected application day. Notification must include the name and phone number 
of the grower, name and phone number of the applicator and the location of the canola field to 
be treated. Notify the departmentby caJling (509) 527-4130 or by faxing the information to 
(509) 529-9771. - . 
Maps of these areas can be obtain from the Washington State Department of Agriculture by 
calling (509) 527-4130 or (360) 902-2030. 
For Flea Beetle and Aphids treat in early season when significant evidence of shotholing by the 
adults become evident on the seedlings. 
For Diamondback Moth larvae, treat about mid-growing season when popUlations reach 
damaging levels and there is evidence _of appreciable feedinglJ~ginning on the flowers andlor 
pods. -
Do not apply this product through!lIlytype of irrigation system. Do not apply this product 
within 28 days of harVest: Do· not graze treated field or feed treated forage or threshing to 
livestock. The restricted entry interval is 48 hours. 
Please read "ATTENTION" and "WARRANTY" sections at the end of the 4 Lb. Methyl Par­
athion label before using product. Those terms apply to this supplemental labeling also, 
MANUFACTURED BY: 
HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE --Du;t-;;-;ery"high~"cute toxicity to Humans and Birds 
For retail sale to and use by certified applicator or persons under their direct supervision and only for 
those uses covered by the certified applicator's certification. Direct supervision for this product is 
defmed as the certified applicator being physically present during application, mixing, loading, repair 
and cleaning of application~quipment. Co=erciaI certified applicators must also ensure that all 
persons involved in these activities are infonned of the precautionary statements. 
SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING 
READ AND FOLLOW THE ENTIRE WEI. BO()KLET FOR 4 LB. METHYL 
PARATHION EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE USE DIRECTIONS 
CONTA1NED IN THis SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING 
Label as used in this supplemental labeling refers to the product labeJ for4 Lb. Metbyl Parathion and this supplement. 
DANGER 
PELIGRO 
4 LB. METHYL P ARATIDON 
EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE 
EPA REG. NO. 5905-
FOR APPLICATION TO RAPESEEDICANOLA IN IDAHO ONLY 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CIDLDREN 
POISON 
Si usted no erUiende la etiqueta, busque a alquien para que se la esplique a usted in detalle. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in any manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
All applicable directions, restrictions,arrdprecllUtions on the EPA registered label are to be 
followed. This lalleI I1lUst be in the possession of the user at the time of insecticide application. 
See "DIRECTIONS FOR {]SE" and allgeneral ipJormation on the 4 Lb. Methyl Parathion label 
for essentiaJ product performance information. 
This label restricts use to CanolafRapeseed oil seed varieties only. 
CANOLAIRAPESEED: For control of Cabbage Seedpod Weevil (ceutorhynchus assimilis), 
Flea Beetle (phyl!otreta sp.), Diamondback Moth (Plutel!a.xylostella) and Cabbage Aphids 
(Brevicoryne sp.), apply I pillt per acre by ground or air in sufficient water fof coverage (mini- . 
mum of3 gallons per acre by air). Do not apply more than two applications per season. 
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For Cabbage Seedpod 'Weevil and Cabbage Aphid, make first application when two 0, mere 
insects may be found per plant on young pods. 4 Lb. Methyl Parathion should be applied when 
10% of the bloom isremitining, ()r when most of the early developed pods ar" 1.0(· - 1.25 in~hes 
in length. ., 
For Flea Beetle treat in early season when significant evidence of shotholing (.;' tlJ..:: adults he­
comes evident on the seedlings. 
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For Diamondback Moth larvae, treat about mid-growing season when populations teach 
damaging levels and there is evidence of appreciable feeding beginning on'the flowers anel/or 
pods, 
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 
To protect polIinators~ apply only in the evening or early moming (this includes a period from 3 
hours before sunset until three hours after sunrise the following day). Do not apply within 28 
days of harvest. Do not graze treated fields or feed treated forageor threshings to livestock. 
The restricted entry interval is 48 hours. 
Please read the "ATTENTION" alid "WARRANTY" sections at the end of the 4 Lb. Methyl 
Parathion label before using this product. _ Those terms apply to this supplemental labeling also. 
MANUFACTURED BY: 
HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY 
MEMPHIS, TN 38119 
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