crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/100-841.md

ELCAR BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 100-841
• Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Alphabaculovirus helarmigerae (formerly Helicoverpa zea or Heliothis zea nucleopolyhedrovirus) (0.4%)
• Label accepted: 1994-04-13
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/055947-00059-19940413.pdf

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. t -" • ) ) • YM80L *--/f UNITED ST" TES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY $ '17 _ S"'j D.O. Hardse Laboratory Director USDA, ARB, JWDSRC, SIML P.O. Box 346 Stoneville, M~ 38776 fPR 13 1994 Subject: Alternate Foraulation for BLCAR Biological In.ecticide Sandoz Agro, Inc., BPA Reg. No. 55947-59 Application dated 2/15/'4 Dear Mr. Hardee: The application for an alternate formulation (liquid formulation of the Sandoz Agro, Inc. wettable powder formulation) for the product referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable with comments as stated below. I. Please modify your label to include the following: a. b. Revise the active Inclusion Bodies Heliothis zea" ingredient statement to read •• "Polyhedral of the Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of Under the signal word caution, add the heading Stat .. ent of Practical Treataent and the following phrase. "In case of contact with eyes flush with plenty of water for atleast 15 minutes. If on skin, was thoroughly with soap and water". c. Delete the heading "Hazards to Humans" from the label. d. Add the heading "precautionary stat_.nta:" Ba.ards to JlWlans and Doae.tic ADi .. l." to the label placing it in front of the statement 'causes moderate eye irritation'. e. Add the word "skin" to the statement 'Avoid contact with eyes or clothing'. f. Add the heading "8nviromaental Baaard." to the label and the following statement "Do not contaainat. "ater "h.n di.po.ing of equip •• nt "a.h"at.r .... COHCUIIIIIMCIS ... 7.~.l;;...... ....... ........ . ............... . ................. .................. .....•.•.•....... ............... . ................. . l ...... ...........•.........•........•.•• ................. ...••..•.••••.... ..••..•.••...•..• . .............. .. . ............... . O'FIQAL FiLl COpy . t.

· \ ) ) SVll80L t --I DAT_t BLCAR page 2 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY g. Add the following to the end of your storage statement. "U.e i;hia pro4uot within a 24 hr period ater atorava r_oval. Dia0ar4 any unua.. aatarial after the initial 24 hr atorave ra.oval. (produot aay be ra-refrigarate4 if not uaeel within the initial 24 hr perio4)". h. Subllit five copies of your labeling incorporating these modifications, and a hard copy of your confidential statement of formula. If you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact Linda Hollis of my team at (703) 305-6397. cc: F. Piszkiewicz Sandoz Agro, Inc. M. Randy Bell ARS I-::Z"" ............... -.••.•......•...•. "1f.1I!:~ .. ................. ................. -/3- Sincerely, Phil Hutton, PM 18 Insecticide/Rodenticide Branch Registration Division 7505C COMCU1tllMaS ................. . ................. ................. ... -............. ................ . ................ ~ ................ . .............. --... -_ ........ . ................ EM,.. 13»1A "/110) OFFICIAL m. COpy -.... ..

f i 1 ) ELCAR® BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE FOR USE AGAINST: HeliOlhjs DI.: Cotton Bollworm, Tomato Fruitworm, Soybean Podworm, Sorghum Headworm, Corn Earworm HeliOlhls vjrescens: Tobacco Budworm ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus of HeliOlhls zu· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0.25% INERT INGREDIENTS: .•.....•........•...••.•....••••.•• 99.75% TOTAL 100.0% ·Contains at least 75 billion Polyhedral Inclusion Bodies per fluid ounce of product. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION HAZARDS TO HUMANS ACXID'im ... COIIIIBI'fft .. IPA'- ..... APR 13 lSS4 ............... !'IO, ... 1.! .... 11'.'" _ % i.I, .... '~ '; fi9V·.jt "'.'::: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling with soap and water. EPA Reg. No. 55947-59 EPA Est. No. 55947-CA-2 .,. " SANDOZ AGRO, INC. DES PLAINES, IL 60018 Net Contents: 5.0 Gallons 20 lb.

1 ) DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a mannar inconsistent with its labeling. GENERAL: Apply at first sign of newly hatched worms and repeat as long as egg disposition continues at 3-7 day intervals to suppress the Hellothis mil and Heljothis yirllcens populations. Thorough even coverage is essential. ) Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system. MIXING: ELCA~ Microbial Insecticide is an aqueous suspension which needs to be mixed with water. It is applied as a foliar spray. Place recommended quantity in spray tank for dilution. Maintain agitation while mixing and spraying. Do not allow diluted sprays to stand in the tank for more than 12 hours. APPLICATION Use recommended amounts in 1 quart to 20 gallons of water or water-spray adjuvant mixture per acre in a properly calibrated air or ground sprayer. Stickers may be added when anticipating heavy dews or rains. Spray tank mixture should be approximately between pH 6-9.

1 ) RECOMMENDATIONS CROPS PESTS RATE PER ACRE _______________ s ______________________ _ ==_= ____ s Cotton, Sorghum, Heliothls ZIA Heliothls vlrescens 3-6 fl. oz. Soybeans Tomatoes. Corn, Tobacco, Peanuts, Lettuce. Strawberries, Beans, Wild Geraniums, Wild Clover ======================================= ========= TANK MIX COMBINATIONS CROP PESTS INSECTICIDE RATE PER ACRE ======================================= ========= All crops listed above Heliothls ZIA Heliothls virescens ELCA~ + THURICIDE- HPC or THURICIDee HPWP or JAVELIWG 3-6 fl. oz. + 1 pt. - 1 qt. or 1/4 - 1/2 lb. or 1/4 - 1 lb. Use ELCA in combination with THURICIDe- and JAVELI~ WG for an increased larvicidal effect. Use the low rate combination for suppression of light infestations and use the high rate combination for suppression of moderate infestations. Apply

r I • • ) at first sign of newly hatched worms and repeat as long as egg deposition continues at 3-7 day intervals. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, feed, or food by storage or disposal. STORAGE: Store under refrigeration of in freezer. Activity may be impaired by storage at ) temperatures above 40° F. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide. spray mixture or rinse water than cannot be used according to label instructions must be disposed of acccrding to federal, state, or local procedures. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty container and rinse water into application equipment then dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or as directed by state and local authorities.

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