Dockerfile: self-contained image with corpus + Chroma + BM25 baked in. Drawbar's compose pulls + runs without volume mounts. Built from sources.json (labels schema), PRODUCT_NAME=crop_chem by default, HYBRID_SEARCH=true (always-on for production quality). RERANK_URL + OLLAMA_URL get set at compose time. .gitea/workflows/refresh.yml: monthly cron (1st @ 06:00 UTC) does full scrape → reindex → image push. Scrapes Bayer (~30 min) + EPA PPLS row-crop filtered (~7h). Skips reindex+push if no corpus diff. Tags pushed: :latest, :<sha12>, :corpus-<YYYY.MM.DD>. .gitea/workflows/image-only.yml: on-demand or auto on code-only pushes to main (paths: docs_mcp/, rag/, scrape/, requirements.txt, Dockerfile, sources.json). Reindexes from committed corpus, builds image, pushes. ~10 min vs ~9h full refresh. .gitignore: corpus/ now COMMITTED (4,159 labels, 265 MB of .md + sidecars). Lets image-only.yml rebuild indexes without re-scraping. chroma/ + bm25/ still gitignored (regenerable binary indexes). .dockerignore: drops venv, eval results, PLAN/README/CLAUDE.md, deploy/, .git/ — keeps the image lean. corpus + chroma + bm25 explicitly NOT in dockerignore (those go INTO the image). Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
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DREXEL FO-70
- EPA Reg No: 19713-542
- Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Mineral oil - includes paraffin oil from 063503 (98%)
- Label accepted: 2026-04-14
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/019713-00542-20260414.pdf
April 14, 2026
Cancan Huang Registration Manager Drexel Chemical Company P.O. Box 13327 Memphis, TN 38113-0327
Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Aliphatic Solvents Product Name: Drexel FO-70 EPA Registration Number: 19713-542 Case Number: 477265 Application Date: April 7, 2020
Dear Cancan Huang:
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the Aliphatic Solvents Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is acceptable.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for
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shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 CFR 152.3.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Concepción Rodríguez by phone at 202-566-0820, or via email at rodriguez.concepcion@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Julie Javier, Team Leader Risk Mitigation and Implementation Branch 4 Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division Office of Pesticide Programs
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label
F O - 7 0P a g e1o f9 ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Mineral Oil* ............................................................. 98.0% OTHER INGREDIENTS:................................................. 2.0% TOTAL: .............................................................100.0% Unsulfonated Residue is 99% minimum. Aromatic Composition by ASTM D2140 is 0.0%.
- Contains petroleum distillates. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION [See FIRST AID Below] [See Side Panel for FIRST AID]; [See Back Panel for FIRST AID]; [See Page for FIRST AID] [See Container Labeling for Complete Directions for Use]; [See Container Labeling for FIRST AID and Complete Directions for Use]; [See Booklet for Complete Directions for Use] EPA Reg. No. 19713-542 EPA Est. No. Net Content: FIRST AID IF SWALLOWED: • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. •D o not give any liquid to the person. • Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. •D o not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. IF IN EYES: •H o l deye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to20 minutes. •R e m o v econtact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING: •T a k eoff contaminated clothing. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20minutes. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. IF INHALED: •M o v eperson to fresh air. •I f person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. • Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also call CHEMTREC at 800 -424-9300 for emergency medical treatment information. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Petroleum distillate poses aspiration pneumonia hazard. Only minor irritation should be expected from any type of exposure other than pulmonary aspiration. Ingestion may result in some gastroenteritis and mild diarrhea. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water or rinsate. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. Avoid drift or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to maximize the chances that wind, or rain will not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems. Manufactured By: Drexel Chemical Company P.O. Box 13327, Memphis, TN 38113-0327 The DREXEL logo is a registered trademark of Drexel Chemical Company. 542SP-0320*Pending PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin or inhaled. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some individuals. This product is a potentialskin sensitizer. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soapand water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing,and wash clothing before reuse. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Mixers, loaders, applicators, flaggers, and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils and shoes plus socks. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning / maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with the product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them. See engineering controls for additional requirements. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the WPS for Agricultural Pesticides [40 CFR 170.607(f)]. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: 1) Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 2) Remove clothing/PPE 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. Dormant & Summer Spray Oil Apr 14, 2026 19173-542
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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 through any type of irrigation system. 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 (WPS), 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements 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. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Restricted Entry Interval (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the WPS. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the REI of 4 hours. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the WPS and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is: Coveralls, shoes plus socks, and chemical-resistant gloves, made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils.
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. Do not enter or allow others to enter until sprays have dried. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact adults, children or pets either directly or through drift. MIXING DIRECTIONS Use only in equipment with sufficient agitation to keep spray thoroughly mixed. Be sure tank is clean. With agitator running, start filling tank with water; add oil when tank is about one-half full. Pump this mixture through the overflow and back into tank for about two minutes. If this mixture turns white, it indicates good emulsification. Fill the tank with water, adding other materials that are to be part of the mix as tank is filling. If wettable powders are used, add and thoroughly mix before adding oil. Observe all precautions and limitations on labeling of all products used in mixtures. Keep agitator running at all times. If an injector is used, first add 25 to 50 gallons of water to tank with engine running to provide good pressure. Put injector suction tube into the measured amount of spray oil, opening injector valve to allow the oil to be sucked into the tank, then fill the tank with water. DO NOT USE THIS MATERIAL IF IT DOES NOT EMULSIFY. Pre-harvest Interval – This product may be used up to the day of harvest. To ensure thorough coverage, dilute applications (greater than 150 gals. of spray solution per ac.) should be used. Concentrate applications (usually from 20 to 150 gals. of spray solution) may reduce the coverage and thus the effectiveness. Application volumes depend on the crop type, crop size and target pest. Adjust the spray volume to obtain the best coverage without runoff. Extreme care should be taken when using concentrate spray as the potential for enhanced crop phytotoxicity is increased. A concentrate application can provide satisfactory results as long as the spray unit is properly engineered, calibrated and operated. NOTE: Use efficient equipment of the proper type. Avoid spraying during or immediately prior to hot or freezing weather (over 95°F, or under 32°F), hot dry winds, rain or other unsuitable conditions; avoid overspraying or double spraying. Plants should be sprayed only when in vigorous condition and when their moisture condition is suitable. Before using, make certain spray tank is free of Sulfur residues. Do not apply Sulfur within 30 days except in the northwest (Oregon and Washington) where it may be used in combination on Pears as a Post-harvest (after old fruit is off the tree), Dormant and Delayed Dormant (before the scales slip, or at/or prior to bud swell) treatment and on Apples prior to or up to the Delayed Dormant (one-half inch green) period. In areas west of the Continental Divide, do not apply to Captan treated trees within 90 days after or 60 days before this oil. In areas east of the Continental Divide, do not apply to Captan treated trees within 10 to 14 days before and after this oil. If in doubt, spray a portion of one tree previously treated with Sulfur or Captan using 1 quart to 25 gallons of water. Burn will show in several days if sufficient time has not elapsed. This product has not been tested on all species or varieties. Before treating a large area, treat a small area and observe prior to full scale application. A period of 14 days must elapse before any of the following chemicals are used before or after an application of this product: Anilazine (Dyrene), Chlorothalonil (Bravo), Dicloran (Botran), Dicofol (Kelthane), Dikar, Dinocap (Karathane), Permethrin (Ambush, Pounce). Do not use Chlorothalonil (Bravo) or Dimethoate (Cygon) in a spray program with this product on grapes, ornamentals, and strawberries. Do not use Dicofol (Kelthane) in a spray program with this product on ornamentals and strawberries. Do not use Propargite (Omite) with an oil spray or within 30 days before or after an oil spray. SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT. BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. IMPORTANCE OF DROPLET SIZE An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be greater if applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions. Controlling Droplet Size – Ground Boom • Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift. Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed, consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate. • Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray volume and droplet size. • Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using nozzles designed to reduce drift. Controlling Droplet Size – Aircraft • Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturer’s recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally, to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight. BOOM HEIGHT – Ground Boom For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce. RELEASE HEIGHT - Aircraft Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift. When applying aerially to crops, do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy, unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety. SHIELDED SPRAYERS Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation. TEMPERATURE INVERSIONS Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limi ted cloud cover and light to no wind. The presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing. Avoid applications during temperature inversions. WIND Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. AVOID APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS. Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns and terrain that could affect spray drift. SPRAY DRIFT Boomless Ground Applications: • Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray drift. SPRAY DRIFT Handheld Technology Applications: Take precautions to minimize spray drift.
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FRUIT AND NUT CROPS APPLES AND PEARS Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Apples and Pears: Scales (European fruit lecanium, Olive, San Jose), European red mite eggs Dormant or Delayed Dormant: Use 1 to 2 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. — Two-spotted spider mite, Pacific red mite, European red mite Foliar Spray (Post-bloom): East of the Mississippi – Use 1 qt. to 1.5 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Do not exceed more than 1.5 gals. per acre per application for Summer treatments. Concentrate Spray: Do not exceed more than 1.5 gals. per acre per application. Apply a minimum of 50 gals. of water per acre. West of the Mississippi – Use 1 qt. to 1.5 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Do not exceed more than 1.5 gals. per acre per application. Apply a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. — Apples Only: Rosy apple aphid eggs, Apple aphid eggs Dormant or Delayed Dormant: Use 1 to 2 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. — Fruit tree leafroller, Apple red bug, Scurfy scale, European red mite Green Tip to Delayed Dormant: Use 1 to 3 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 12 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. European red mite: Delayed Dormant is preferred. San Jose scale, Forbes scale Dormant, Green Tip to Delayed Dormant: Use 1 to 2 gals. per 100 gals of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. — Pears Only: Pear psylla Dormant: Use 1 to 2 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. Apply before eggs are laid Fruit tree leafroller, Pear leaf blister mite Dormant: Use 1 to 3 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 100 to 800 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 3 to 12 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. — ALMONDS, APRICOTS, CHERRIES, NECTARINES, PEACHES, PISTACHIO, PLUMS AND PRUNES (Directions for use on Plums and Prunes in California’s Sacramento Valley can be found in the table following this one.) Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Black scale, European fruit lecanium scale, San Jose scale, Olive scale, Frosted scale, Aphid eggs, European red mite eggs, Brown mite eggs, Fruit tree leafroller eggs Dormant and Delayed Dormant: Use 1 to 3 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 6 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. Preferred times of application for European fruit lecanium scale and European red mite eggs are Green Tip to Delayed Dormant; and for San Jose scale are Dormant, Green Tip to Delayed Dormant. Terrapin scale Delayed Dormant: Use 2 to 3 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 8 to 12 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. — Cottony peach scale Dormant: Use 2 to 3 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 8 to 12 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. — Two-spotted spider mite, Pacific mite, European red mite, Brown mite Foliar Spray: Use 0.5 to 1.5 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Do not use more than 4 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. Certain varieties of plums and prunes may be injured by oil sprays. Check for tolerance prior to treatment. Do not apply to trees lacking moisture. White Peach Scale on Peaches: (only for use in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina) Dormant: Use 1.5 to 2 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 6 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. Apply before buds begin to swell in the Spring. Make two applications 7 to 14 days apart, according to local recommendations, during the Dormant period.
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PLUMS AND PRUNES (Sacramento Valley of California ONLY) Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Black scale, European fruit lecanium scale, San Jose scale, Olive scale, Frosted scale, Mealy plum aphid eggs, Leaf curl plum aphid eggs, Brown mite eggs, European red mite eggs Pre-bloom when fruit buds show Green Tips: Use 1.5 to 2 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 6 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. Application at this time is preferred. Two-spotted spider mite, Pacific mite, European red mite, Brown mite Foliar Spray: Use 0.5 to 1 gal. per 100 gals. of water at 300 to 600 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 4 to 6 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 gals. of water per acre. Oil sprays may injure certain varieties of plums and prunes. Check for tolerance prior to treatment. AVOCADOS Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Avocado brown mite, Thrips, Pracea mite Use 0.5 to 1 gal. per 100 gals. of water with thorough coverage in 400 to 3000 gals. per acre. Concentrate Spray: Use 4 to 15 gals. per acre in a minimum of 50 to 100 gals. of water per acre. Apply through late Fall. Consult with your local University of California Cooperative Extension Service
for proper timing and application parameters. BANANAS, PLANTAINS Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Black leaf streak (Mycosphaerella fijiensis), Black sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis var. difformis), Yellow sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) Use 0.5 to 1.5 gals. in 20 to 100 gals. of water per acre. Mist Blower: Use 1.5 gals. in 6 gals. of water per acre. Begin application when disease first appears and continue every 10 to 15 days during rainy periods or as needed. Do not apply when daytime temperatures exceed 80°F as injury may occur. Phytotoxicity may be affected by the quantity of oil used, vigor of trees and temperature at the time of application. Bag fruits, or use a directed spray on unbagged fruits. Bagged fruit improves crop safety, whereas unbagged fruit may show phytotoxicity. This application is also effective in loosening Sooty Mold Fungus and in preventing its formation by the control of Aphids, Mealybugs, Scales, and Whiteflies. BLUEBERRIES*, BUSHBERRIES*, CANEBERRIES Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Mites, Powdery mildew, Rust 0.75 to 1.5 Using ground equipment, spray for optimum coverage of leaf surfaces. For fungal diseases, use at least 200 psi spray pressure.
*Not approved in California. CITRUS (California ONLY) Lemons, Grapefruit, Oranges (Navel and Valencia), Limes, Tangerines and Tangelos and Other Citrus Hybrids Thorough coverage spray (TC) – Applications achieving a uniform film wetting of all portions of the tree at 250 to 2000 gallons of spray solution per acre, the total volume is dependent of the size of the trees. Low-Volume spray (LV) – Applications with droplet depositions achieved on all interior and exterior parts of the tree using 10 to 100 gallons of spray solution per acre. Do not apply prior to or during a period of excessively high temperatures. Do not apply oil spray when trees show stress. Consult with your local University of California Cooperative Extension Specialist for proper timing and spray program. Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Mites • Citrus bud • Citrus flat • Citrus red • Citrus rust Scales • Black • Brown soft • California red • Citricola • Purple • Yellow • Red Central California: Apply 0.5 to 1.5 gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water as thorough coverage spray (TC). Alternately, use a low volume spray (LV) to apply 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. Apply July through September. Apply up to 10 gals. of oil per acre on bearing trees up to 10 feet in height. Add 1 gal. of oil per acre for each foot of tree height over 10 feet. Apply as a Low-Volume spray (LV) 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. — Apply as a Low-Volume spray (LV) 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. For Lemons and Limes, make applications in all months except December through February; for Grapefruit, make applications July through October; for Oranges, make applications on Navels July through September, and on Valencias, Tangelos, Tangerines and other citrus hybrids, July through October. (Continued)
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CITRUS (California ONLY) (Cont.) Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Mites • Citrus bud • Citrus flat • Citrus red • Citrus rust Scales • Black • Brown soft • California red • Citricola • Purple • Yellow • Red Southern California: Apply 0.5 to 1.5 gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water as thorough coverage spray (TC). Alternately, use a low volume spray (LV) to apply 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. For Coastal Lemons and Limes, apply May and June and/or September through December. For Interior Lemons and Limes, apply in April and May and/or September through November. Apply up to 10 gals. of oil per acre on bearing trees up to 10 feet in height. Add 1 gallon of oil per acre for each foot of tree height over 10 feet. Apply as a Low-Volume spray (LV) 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. — Apply as a Low-Volume spray (LV) 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. For Lemons and Limes, make applications in all months except December through February; for Grapefruit, make applications July through October; for Oranges, make applications on Navels July through September, and on Valencias, Tangelos, Tangerines and other citrus hybrids, July through October. Mites • Citrus bud • Citrus flat • Citrus red • Citrus rust Scales • Black • Brown soft • California red • Citricola • Purple • Yellow • Red Oxnard Plains Area: Apply 0.5 to 1.5 gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water as a thorough coverage spray (TC). Alternately, use a Low-Volume spray (LV) to apply 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. Apply up to 10 gals. of oil per acre on bearing trees up to 10 feet in height. Add 1 gal. of oil per acre for each foot of tree height over 10 feet. Apply as a Low-Volume spray (LV) 1 to 10 gals. of oil per acre. Make applications as needed throughout the year. USE RESTRICTIONS: Do not apply more than 29.8 gals. of this product (212 lbs. of active ingredient) per acre in a maximum of 2,000 gals. of spray mix per acre, when treating Citrus in California (based on thorough coverage spray, with 1.5 gals. of product mixed in 100 gals. of water). CITRUS (Florida and Texas) Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangelos, Tangerines and Other Citrus Hybrids Dilute spray – Apply the spray oil application rate in up to 1500 gallons of water per acre, or 30 to 35 gallons per tree, to over 45 gallons per tree for large trees. Improved efficacy can be obtained when the oil is added to a partially filled spray tank under proper agitatio n and all foliage is thoroughly covered. Precautions in the use of oil include: Do not apply oil spray when trees are wilting. Do not apply oil and sulfur within 3 week s of each other in Florida or Texas. Oil spray applied after October 1 may increase susceptibility of trees to cold damage and may reduce the fruit crop the following year. Oil sprays applied in the Fall may inhibit solids formation in the juice and retard coloring of fruit and should not be applied within 60 days of anticipated harvest. Sensitive foliage may be injured. Florida growers: Consult the Florida Citrus Spray and Dust Schedu le, or your Agricultural Experim ent Station or State Extension Service Specialist for complete details on the spraying program suited to your locale. Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Citrus rust mite 5 to 10 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. Does not control citrus Snow scale. Spider mites 5 to 10 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. — Scales • Black soft • Brown soft • Chaff • Glover • Purple • Red • Yellow 5 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. Summer spray only. Do not apply to Navel oranges. Scales • Black soft • Brown soft • Chaff • Glover • Purple • Red • Yellow 5 to 10 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. — Whitefly 5 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. — Greasy spot (Grapefruit) 5 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. Tank-mix with sufficient copper fungicide to provide 4 lbs. per acre of metallic copper. Greasy spot (all other varieties) 5 to 10 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. If disease pressure is severe, tank-mix 4 lbs. (metallic) copper per acre. Do not exceed 5 gals. of oil if copper is used. Loosening sooty mold 5 to 10 gals. of oil per acre Apply as a dilute spray. Use higher rate when disease pressure is heavy. USE RESTRICTIONS: Do not apply more than 22.3 gals. of this product (159 lbs. of active ingredient) per acre in a maximum of 1,500 gals. of spray mix per acre, when treating Citrus in Texas and Florida (based on thorough coverage spray, with 1.5 gals. of product mixed in 100 gals. of water).
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COFFEE DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system. Phytotoxicity may be affected by the quantity of oil used, vigor of trees and temperature at the time of application. Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Green scale Use 3 to 6 gals. in 100 gals. of water per acre. Use only water as a diluent. Apply when insects appear and treat as necessary at 30 to 60 day intervals. DO NOT exceed 18 gals. of oil per acre in a growing season. DO NOT apply within 30 days of harvest, when berries are handpicked. Oil residues make picking difficult. FIGS Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Fig scale 1 to 3 Dormant or Delayed dormant Mites, Mealybug, Scale 1 to 2 Foliar spray GRAPES Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Leafhopper*, Mealybug, Mites, Powdery mildew, Whiteflies* Dormant: Use 1 to 3 gals. plus the appropriate label rate of insecticide registered for use on Grapes in 200 to 300 gals. of water per acre. Do not apply over 300 gals. of water per acre. Using ground equipment, spray for optimum coverage of leaf surfaces. Repeat sprays every 10 to 14 days.
For Powdery mildew: Make first application pre- bloom and continue every ten days to three weeks depending on level of disease pressure. Use higher rate and/or shorter spray interval when disease conditions are severe.
Oil will remove the bloom on Grapes. Table grapes should not be sprayed within 60 days of harvest. On Grapes, do not tank -mix oil and copper more than once per season. Do not use copper and oil together with fruit present. *Not approved in California. OLIVES Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Olive (Parlatoria) scale, Oleander scale, Black scale Post-bloom through August and Post-harvest: Use 1 to 1.5 gals. per 100 gals. of water at 400 to 1500 gals. per acre. — Mites — Pre-bloom to Post-bloom Buckshot PECANS Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Scales, Aphids (eggs), Mites (eggs) Use 2 to 3 gals. in 100 gals. of water using a minimum of 200 gals. of water per acre. Use the lower rate of oil when trees are in a weakened condition.
Concentrate Spray: Use 6 to 8 gals. per acre in a minimum of 20 to 125 gals. of water. Apply from late February until buds first break. STRAWBERRIES Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Leafminers*, Mites, Powdery mildew 0.75 Spray at no less than 400 psi using ceramic spray nozzles (ALBUZ ® ATR, lilac color or their equivalent). *Not approved in California. TROPICAL FRUIT Kiwi, Mango, Papaya and Pineapple Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Kiwi: Latania scale, Greedy scale, Oleander scale, San Jose scale Use 4 to 6 gals. of oil in a minimum of 100 gals. of water per acre. Use higher rate when scale populations are high. Do not apply after budbreak. Do not use on weak or stressed vines, or where soil moisture is inadequate. Mango: Mites, Powdery mildew Use 1 to 1.5 gals. of oil in 100 gals. of water per acre. Apply every 2 to 3 weeks as necessary, depending on level of pest pressure. Papaya: Mites, Powdery mildew, Papaya ringspot virus Use 0.75 to 1.5 gals. in 100 gals. of water per acre. For Powdery mildew/Mites: Spray every 10 to 14 days, depending on the level of pest pressure. For Virus: Initiate spray when seeds are germinated. Spray weekly using 400 psi spray pressure and ceramic hollow cone nozzles. Pineapple: Mealybugs, Bud moth, Chinese rose beetle Spray: Use 1 to 2 gals. of oil in 100 gals. of water per acre. Dip: Use 1 to 2 gals. of oil in 100 gals. of water, dip for 30 seconds. Allow fruit to dry for 1 hour before being stored.
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WALNUTS Pests Application Rate & Timing Comments Black scale, Calico scale, European fruit lecanium scale, Frosted scale, Olive scale, San Jose scale, European red mite eggs, Walnut aphid eggs Delayed Dormant: Use 4 to 6 gals. per acre in 200 to 500 gals. of water per acre. Use only on trees that have not suffered from lack of moisture at any time during the growing season. Do not apply to Orchards where soil moisture is low.
Trees must be fully dormant. Do not apply after husk split. Spider mites, Soft scales Summer Foliar (when leaves have fully expanded): Use 4 to 6 gals. per acre in 200 to 500 gals. of water per acre. — VEGETABLE CROPS Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower and other Cole Cr ops, Celery, Cucurbits, Eggplant, Lettuce, Melon, Pepper, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Squash, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Herbs and Spices (C urly leaf basil, Lemon balm, Mexican oregano, Mint), Oriental Vegetables (Acerola, Atemoya, Balsam pear [Bitter melon], Carambola, Chinese broccoli [Gai lon], Chinese cabbage [Gai choy], Chinese spinach, Chinese waxgourd, Cilantro, Citron melon, Dasheen, Ginger, Ginseng, Japanese artichoke, Japanese radish [Daikon], Rambutan) Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Aphids, Mites, Beetle larvae, Leafminers, Thrips, Leafhoppers, Whitefly 0.75 to 1 For virus control in Cucurbits, use 0.75 gals. per 100 gals.. Spray once or twice weekly depending on the rapid growth of the crop and/or vector pressure.
When using to control insect transmitted diseases, use higher pressure 400 psi and ceramic hollow cone nozzles. ORNAMENTALS FOLIAGE ORNAMENTALS & BEDDING PLANTS Pests Application Rate & Timing (Ozs. of oil per gal. of water) Comments Aphids, Adelgids 1 to 2.5 Summer (Foliar or Cover): Do not spray plants during flowering. SHADE TREES* AND SHRUBS Including Conifers, Deciduous Broadleaf Evergreens & Woody Ornamentals, Ornamental Trees*, Shrubs along City Streets, Other Rights-of-Way including Conifers, Deciduous and Broadleaf Evergreens Pests Application Rate & Timing (Ozs. of oil per gal. of water) Comments Aphids, Adelgids, Eriophyid mites, Gall mites, Honey locust plant bug, Lace bug, Leaf beetle larvae, Leafminer, Leafrollers, Mealybugs, Psyllids (immature), Red mites, Sawfly (larvae), Scales (immature), Spider mites, Webworms, Whiteflies
Winter Dormant Period: 2.5 to 4 Summer (Foliar or Cover): 1 to 2.5 PRECAUTION: Spray no more than 4 times during the growing season. Use a 2-week minimum application interval. Do not spray when there is obvious moisture deficit in leaves, or the plant is under stress. For Fall Dormant applications, reduce rate to 2 gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water and limit use only to: American red oak, Japanese black pine, Dogwood, Weeping cherry, Cornelian cherry, Crabapple, Norway maple, Purple plum. Note: May cause discoloration of Blue spruce. Do not use on conifers or ferns not tolerant to oil sprays. Use enough spray solution to completely penetrate the leaf canopy and cover both top and bottom of all of the leaves and stems until wet, but without significant runoff. Do not spray during flowering. Use a lower concentration for more sensitive plants.
- This product removes the glaucous (blue) bloom from such evergreens as Colorado blue spruce and Koster spruce. Always use lower dosage or test spray oil-sensitive plants such as Cryptomeria, Smoke Tree, Chamaecy pris, Juniper, Japanese holly and Spruce. Tendency toward sensitivity: Red cedar and Douglas fir. FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS Including Roses and other Flowering Shrubs Pests Application Rate & Timing (Ozs. of oil per gal. of water) Comments Same as above Winter Dormant Period: 2.5 to 4 Do not spray during flowering. CHRISTMAS TREES* Pests Application Rate & Timing (Ozs. of oil per gal. of water) Comments Scale (soft & hard) (immature), Spider mites 2 to 3 Winter 0.75 to 2 Summer Use a lower concentration for more sensitive plants.
- This product removes the glaucous (blue) bloom from such evergreens as Colorado blue spruce and Koster spruce. Always use lower dosage or test spray oil-sensitive plants such as Cryptomeria, Smoke Tree, Chamaecypris, Juniper, Japanese holly and Spruce. Tendency toward sensitivity: Red cedar and Douglas fir.
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GREENHOUSE AND CONTAINER Frequency of Application: For the greenhouse pests listed, use once a week initially, then as the pest is controlled, decrease the frequency to every 2 to 3 weeks as needed. Application safety during bloom period should be determined for each individual species of plant to be treated by conducting a small test. AGERATUM, CROWN OF THORNS, DIEFFENBACHIA, FERNS, FICUS, LISIANTHUS, ORCHID, PALMS, PETUNIA, POINSETTIA, SCHEFFLERA, SUNFLOWER Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Aphids, Fungus gnats, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Scales (soft & hard), Spider mites, Thrips, Whitefly
0.5 to 1 Due to varietal differences in response to a treatment of this product at the specified rates, conduct a small test on 1 or 2 plants of the specific variety to be treated. LEAF POLISH FOR HARDY PLANTS Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments — 1 — AGLAONEMA, ASTER, AZALEAS, BEGONIAS, BROWALLIA, CAMELLIAS, CARNATION, CELOSIA, CHRYSANTHEMUM, COLEUS, COSMOS, DUSTY MILLER, EASTER LILIES, GARDENIAS, GERBERA, HELLICHRYSUM, HIBISCUS FOLIAGE, HYDRANGEA, JADE PLANT, MARIGOLD, NEW GUINEA IM PATIENS, NICOTONIA, PHILODENDRON, PORTULACA, REIGER BEGONIAS, SNAPDRAGON, ZINNIAS Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Aphids, Fungus gnats, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Scales (soft & hard), Spider mites, Thrips, Whitefly
1 to 2 Due to varietal differences in response to a treatment of this product at the sepcified rates, conduct a small test on 1 or 2 plants of the specific variety to be treated. Some plants are more sensitive to oil treatments if any of the following conditions are present when application is made: High humidity (74%), an overcast or cloudy day, inadequate air flow, a small greenhouse where the sunlight is magnified causing a fast build-up of temperature and light intensity. FIELD CROPS CORN (Sweet and Field), SUGAR BEETS Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Aphids, Mites, Leafminers, Corn earworm, Rootworm, Armyworm, Whitefly Corn: 1 to 2 Sugar Beets: 2 — HOPS* Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Mites, Powdery mildew 1 to 2 For Powdery Mildew: Initiate sprays at early leaf stage. Continue sprays every 10 to 14 days. Mite Control: Will be effective under the same spray interval as powdery mildew sprays. Discontinue sprays at burr development.
*Not approved in California. TOBACCO Pests Application Rate & Timing (Gals. of oil per 100 gals. of water) Comments Aphids, Mites, Beetle larvae, Leafminers, Thrips, Leafhoppers, Whitefly 0.75 to 1 — This product has not been tested on all species or varieties. Before treating a large area, treat a small area and observe prio r to full scale application.
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WARRANTY— CONDITIONS OF SALE OUR DIRECTIONS 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 indicated, and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the control of the Seller. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. To the extent consistent with ap plicable law, in no case shall the Manufacturer or the Seller be liable for consequential, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product when such use and / or handling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. The foregoing is a condition of sale by the Seller and is accepted as such by the Buyer.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original containers only. Store in a cool dry place and avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use, replace lids and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons. Confine spills. To confine spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to prevent dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify contents. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: To avoid waste, use all materials in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide disposal program (often, such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry). CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; ≤ 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seco nds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container one-fourth full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Nonrefillable Container (rigid material; > 5 gallons or greater): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse a follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container one-fourth full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Refillable Containers: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with this pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.