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Poncho Votivo 2.0 Seed Treatment

• EPA Reg No: 7969-482
• Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Bacillus firmus strain I-1582 (7.2%); Clothianidin (36.3%)
• Label accepted: 2025-08-20
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00482-20250820.pdf

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1 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Pesticide Programs Registration Division (7505T) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA Reg. Number: 7969-482 Date of Issuance: 8/20/25 NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: X Registration Reregistration Term of Issuance: Unconditional (under FIFRA, as amended) Name of Pesticide Product: Poncho Votivo 2.0 Seed Treatment Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): Matthew Feinberg Group Leader, Regulatory Affairs BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27713 Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and accepted by the Registration Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA registration number. On the basis of information furnished by the registrant, the above named pesticide is hereby registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Registration is in no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. This product is unconditionally registered in accordance with FIFRA section 3(c)(5) provided that you:

1. Submit and/or cite all data required for registration/reregistration/registration review of your product when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to submit such data. Continues page 2 Signature of Approving Official:

Ralph Narain, Ph. D, Acting Product Manager 01 Invertebrate-Vertebrate Branch III Registration Division (7505T) Date:

8/20/25 EPA Form 8570-6

Page 2 of 2 EPA Reg. No. 7969-482 Case No. 473110 2. Make the following label changes before you release the product for shipment: x Revise the EPA Registration Number to read, “EPA Reg. No. 7969-482.” 3. Submit one copy of the final printed label for the record before you release the product for shipment. 4. If, after formal consultation with the appropriate Service(s), additional modifications are identified in the Service’s Biological Opinion(s) for clothianidin, EPA will notify BASF in writing consistent with the terms in the Biological Opinion of any necessary required changes. BASF must submit an application for amendment incorporating any required changes, including amended labels, consistent with the timeline specified in EPA’s notification. If BASF fails to comply with this term, BASF has agreed in prior written acceptance on July 24, 2025 of these terms that EPA may cancel the registration under an expedited process under FIFRA 6(e). 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 FIFRA 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) lists 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. If these conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6. Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. The record for this product currently contains the following CSF(s): x Basic CSF dated 2/28/2025 If you have any questions, please contact Jasmin Jackson at 202-566-2797 or at jackson.jasmin@epa.gov. Enclosure: Stamped Label

Commercial seed treatment facilities only. Not for on-farm use. A systemic insecticide, biological seed treatment, and soil amendment for use on cereal grains, corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, and sugar beets for the control of listed insect pests, protection from listed soil plant pathogenic nematodes, plant growth promotion and increased microbial activity in the soil. Active Ingredients: c l o t h i a n i d i n ..................................................... 3 6 . 3 % Bacillus firmus I - 1 5 8 2 *............................................. 7 . 2 % Other Ingredients: .............................................. 5 6 . 5 % Total: .........................................................1 0 0 . 0 % Contains 3.75 lbs clothianidin and 0.75 lb B. firmus I-1582 per U.S. gallon.

• Contains a minimum of 2x109 cfu/ml. EPA Reg. No. 7969-XXX EPA Est. No. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION/PRECAUCION Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) See [inside booklet] [back panel] for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.[Note to reviewer: Location of additional precautionary statements and directions for use will vary between those listed, depending on container type/size.] In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357). Net Contents: BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC 2 TW Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27713 Clothianidin Group 4A Insecticide 8/20/2025 7969-482

2 Precautionary Statements Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. This product contains a microbial pesticide that may have the potential to be a respiratory sensitizer. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Workers involved with treating the seed (e.g.  connecting and disconnecting hoses and transfer pumps, mixing, equipment calibration, etc.) and others exposed to the concentrate, and cleaners/repairers of seed treatment equipment must wear: • Long-sleeve shirt and long pants • Shoes plus socks • Chemical-resistant gloves made out of: barrier laminate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils • NIOSH-approved particulate respirator (TC-84A) with any N, R, or P filter Baggers, bag sewers, applicators and other handlers must wear: • Long-sleeve shirt and long pants • Shoes plus socks • NIOSH-approved particulate respirator (TC-84A) with any N, R, or P filter Respiratory protection is required for handlers and other workers who have repeated exposure to this product. User Safety Requirements Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use deter- gent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Users should: • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • 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. Engineering Controls When engineering controls that meet the OSHA require- ments as defined in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000 are used, the respirator requirement may be waived or modified as specified in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000. Environmental Hazards This product is toxic to birds, mammals and aquatic invertebrates. Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds and mammals. Promptly cover or collect treated seed spilled during loading or planting. This compound is highly toxic to bees exposed directly (contact). Ensure that planting equipment is functioning properly in accordance with manufacturing recommenda- tions to minimize seed coat abrasion during planting to reduce dust, which can drift to blooming crops or weeds. DO NOT use Poncho ® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment treated seed in areas where rice/crawfish aquaculture practices are in place or in or near fish farms, shrimp, prawn or crab ponds or nursery operations. Surface Water Advisory 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 cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwater. DO NOT apply where runoff is likely to occur. Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Apply this product only as specified on the label. FIRST AID If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. • DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor. • DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If in eyes • Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing. • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. HOTLINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. You may also contact BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC (hereafter “BASF”) for emergency medical treatment infor- mation: 1-800-832-HELP (4357). NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically.

3 Groundwater Advisory This chemical has properties and characteristics associat- ed with chemicals detected in groundwater. This chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shal- low. Therefore contain any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose of wastes according to the disposal instructions on this label. Directions For Use It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man- ner inconsistent with its labeling. Read the entire label before using this product. 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 applica- tion. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the state or tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local requirements. Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) By-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) No measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic practice. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage Store in cool, dry conditions. Pesticide Disposal Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Container Handling Dilutable Seed Treatment Products in Nonrefillable Plastic Containers Rigid nonrefillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons) Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the contain- er 1/4 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 sec- onds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. (continued) STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued) Container Handling (continued) Dilutable Seed Treatment Products in Nonrefillable Plastic Containers (continued) Rigid nonrefillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons) (continued) Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec- onds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities. Rigid nonrefillable containers that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs) Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, either return container to BASF, or rinse and either recycle or dispose of the container as follows: Bottom discharge Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) (e.g. Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into applica- tion equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bot- tom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into appli- cation equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Top discharge IBC, drums, kegs (e.g. Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, drums, and kegs) Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into applica- tion equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recircu- late water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equip- ment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.

4 In Case of Emergency In case of large-scale spill of this product, call: • CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 • BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357) In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call: • Your local doctor for immediate treatment • Your local poison control center (hospital) • BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357) Steps to take if material is released or spilled: • Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and avoid exposure when managing a spill. (See Precautionary Statements section of this label for required PPE.) • Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material (e.g., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to separate containers for disposal. Small-scale spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi- cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites. • Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. • Wash clothing before reuse. • Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. Product Information Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment provides control from early season insects, protection from nematodes, plant growth promotion, and increased microbial activity in the root zone. This can result in improved plant vigor, more uniform plants, and greater yield potential. In areas of high nematode infestation, additional control measures may be needed. Mode of Action Clothianidin is a systemic insecticide which acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists (nAChR). Bacillus firmus I-1582 is a biological seed treatment that colonizes the developing root system providing early season protection from plant pathogenic nematodes as well as plant growth promotion. Poncho  Votivo 2.0 contains Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX297512, a biological soil amendment seed treatment that enhances the microbial activity within the plant rhizo- sphere resulting in better plant nutrient uptake and growth. Resistance Management Poncho  Votivo 2.0 contains both a Group 4A (clothianidin) insecticide and a biological nematicide and plant growth promoting active ingredient (Bacillus firmus I-1582). Any insect population may contain individuals nat- urally resistant to Poncho  Votivo 2.0 or other Group 4A insecticides. These resistant individuals may dominate the insect population if this group of insecticides is used repeatedly in the same fields. Although insecticide resistance cannot be predicted, a general rule to reduce the onset of resistance is to not consecutively and repeatedly apply Group 4A insecticides during a growing season for control of particular insects. Where possible, multiple pest control tools in addition to chemical control should be used as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach. BASF encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long- term control of the insects on this label. Consult your state or local agricultural authorities or your BASF representative for more specific details on insect resistance management strategies. To delay insecticide resistance, take one or more of the following steps: • Rotate the use of Poncho  Votivo 2.0 or other Group 4A insecticides within a growing season sequence with different groups that control the same pests. • Use tank mixtures with insecticides from a different group that are equally effective on the target pest when such use is permitted. Use at least the minimum applica- tion rate as labeled by the manufacturer. • Adopt an integrated pest management (IPM) program for insecticide use that includes scouting, uses historical information related to pesticide use, crop rotation, record keeping, and which considers cultural, biological and other chemical control practices. • Monitor after application for unexpected target pest sur- vival. If the level of survival suggests the presence of resistance, consult with your local university specialist or certified pest control advisor. • Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisor for any additional pesticide resistance- management and/or IPM guidance for the specific crops and pest problems in your area. • For further information or to report suspected resistance, contact your BASF representative, local extension spe- cialist, or certified crop advisor. Application Instructions • Use Poncho  Votivo 2.0 in commercial seed treatment facilities with commercial or professional seed treatment application equipment only. • DO NOT apply with planting application equipment (e.g. hopper box, planter box, slurry box, and on-farm seed treaters, etc.). • Use good quality, well-conditioned seed free of chaff. • Thorough and uniform seed coverage is required for optimum performance. • Apply at specified rates with either seed treatment equipment that has “direct inject” or dedicated pump capabilities or in a water-based mixture using standard slurry seed treatment application equipment. Consult a seed treatment specialist about crop-specific slurry rates and seed treatment calibration and operation procedures.

5 • May be used in combination with other registered BASF seed treatment fungicides and insecticides. Pretest for compatibility with other seed treatment products. • Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Seed Act. Use Restriction: When using formulations that do not contain dye, to comply with 40 CFR 153.155, all seed treated with a pesticide must be colored to distinguish and prevent subsequent inadvertent use as a food for man or feed for animals or for oil purposes. The buyer of Poncho ® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment is responsible for ensuring all seed treated with this product is adequately dyed with a suitable color to prevent acci- dental use as food for man or feed for animals. Refer to 21CFR, Part 2.25. Tank Mixing Other Products It is the pesticide user’s responsibility to ensure that all products are registered for the intended use. When using Poncho  Votivo 2.0 in a tank mix ture with other seed treatment products, read and follow all directions for use, crops/sites, application restrictions, dilution ratios, precau- tions, and limitations on the tank mix partner label. DO NOT exceed label dosage or application rate. Users must follow the most restrictive directions for use and pre- cautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. DO NOT combine with any product that pro hibits mixing. Compatibility Test for Tank Mix Components When tank mixing Poncho  Votivo 2.0, always test com- patibility before use by performing a jar test as follows:

1. In a clean quart jar containing 1/2 the intended amount of water for a final slurry application rate, add the labeled rate of Poncho  Votivo 2.0.
2. Fol low with all intended tank mix components.
3. Add remaining balance of water. Total slurry volume depends on seed size and complete, uniform coverage of the seed, as well as the commercial seed treating application equipment used.
4. Mix well and allow to sit for one hour.
5. Evaluate - DO NOT use mixtures that curdle, precipi- tate, or gel. Use tank mixtures immediately after constant mixing with agitation. Mixing Order • If applied as part of a seed treatment slurry, add approxi- mately 1/2 to 2/3 of required water to the treatment slurry tank followed by the accompanying seed treatment products and Poncho  Votivo 2.0. • The order of product addition depends on the accompa- nying seed treatment products and application equipment used. • Allow each slurry component to disperse completely before the next addition until a uniform suspension is obtained. • After all slurry components have been added and dis- persed completely, add the remaining 1/2 to 1/3 of required water for proper slurry volume and mix until uniform. • DO NOT store mixed slurries for more than 72 hours. • Maintain agitation until treatment slurry is applied. • For additional use instructions, slurry component mixing order, and other application suggestions, contact your BASF representative. • Follow the most restrictive labeling restrictions and pre- cautions of all products used in mixtures.

6 Specific Crop Directions Restrictions - All Crops • For use only in commercial seed treatment facilities. • Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other on-farm seed treatment application. • Apply with seed treatment equipment that has “direct inject” or dedicated pump capabilities or standard slurry-type seed treatment equipment. • Use planting equipment that will plant treated seed into the soil to a minimum depth of 0.5 inches or greater to mini- mize exposure. • May be used in combination with other registered BASF seed treatment fungicides and insecticides. Pretest for com- patibility with other seed treatment products. • Follow-up foliar sprays of a registered insecticide may be needed under heavy pest pressure. Consult your local Extension office for recommendations. • All seed treated with this product must be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed to help prevent the inadvertent use of treated seed for food, feed, or oil purposes. • Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Seed Act. • For all listed crops except soybean, Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment is not recommended to be followed by a spray treatment of another neonicotinoid (Group 4A) insec ticide. Follow approved guidelines established for insect resistance management by consulting your local extension pest management expert.

7 Cereal Grains (except corn, rice, sorghum, wild rice) (including barley, buckwheat, millet (pearl, proso), oats, rye, teosinte, triticale, wheat) Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100 lbs seed (mg ai/seed)1 Cereal cyst nematode Root knot nematode Root lesion nematode Aphids Grasshopper Hessian fly Wireworm 0.78 to 2.23 (0.007 to 0.020) For wireworms seed protection only: 0.16 to 0.26 (0.0014 to 0.0023) 1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/lb (18,000) Crop-specific Restrictions • Use the higher rate to provide:

• Increased length of protection in heavy insect pressure situations.
• Control of wireworms.
• Reduce the potential spread of Barley yellow dwarf virus due to aphid vectors.

8 Corn (including field corn, popcorn, sweet corn) Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100 lbs seed (mg ai/seed)2 Soil nematodes including: Dagger nematode Lance nematode Needle nematode Pin nematode Ring nematode Root knot nematode Root lesion nematode Spiral nematode Sting nematode Stubby root nematode Stunt nematode Brown stinkbug Chinch bug Corn flea beetle Corn leaf aphid Cutworm, black Grape colaspis Seedcorn maggot Southern corn leaf beetle Southern corn rootworm Southern green stinkbug Storage pests 1 (Indian meal moth, lesser grain borer, red flour beetle, rice weevil, rusty grain beetle) Sugarcane beetle Thrips White grubs (Chafer larvae, European, Japanese beetle larvae, May/June beetle larvae) Wireworm 3.13 (0.3) 6.24 (0.6) 1 It is recommended that seed with existing populations of storage pests be fumigated prior to treating and bagging seed. 2 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/lb (1,681) Crop-specific Restrictions • DO NOT apply more than 0.5 mg ai of clothianidin per seed through the application of Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment. • DO NOT apply more than 0.1 lb/acre per calendar year of clothianidin regardless of application method (seed treatment, soil, or foliar).

9 Cotton, delinted only Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100 lbs seed (mg total ai/seed)2 Columbia lance nematode Reniform nematode Root knot nematode Aphids Cutworm, black Early season thrips Storage pests 1 (Indian meal moth, lesser grain borer, red flour beetle, rice weevil, rusty grain beetle) 11.79 (0.424) 1 It is recommended that seed with existing populations of storage pests be fumigated prior to treating and bagging seed. 2 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/lb (4,500) Crop-specific Restrictions • DO NOT apply more than 0.2 lb/acre per calendar year of clothianidin regardless of application method (seed treat- ment, soil, or foliar). Sorghum Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100 lbs seed (mg ai/seed)1 Ring nematode Root knot nematode Root lesion nematode Sting nematode Stubby root nematode Aphids (corn leaf aphid, English grain aphid, greenbug, and yellow sugarcane aphid) Chinch bugs Cutworm, black White grub Wireworms 6.68 (0.08) 1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/lb (13,500) Crop-specific Restrictions • DO NOT apply more than 0.02 lb/acre per calendar year of clothianidin regardless of application method (seed treat- ment, soil, or foliar).

10 Soybean Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100 lbs seed (mg ai/seed)1 Reniform nematode Root knot nematode Soybean cyst nematode Aphids Bean leaf beetle Grape colaspis Leafhoppers Seedcorn maggot Three cornered alfalfa hopper Thrips White grubs Wireworm 2.0 (0.13) 1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/lb (2,550) Crop-specific Restrictions • Foliar sprays of clothianidin can be applied 45 days after planting Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment -treated seeds for mid-to-late season foliar insects. • DO NOT apply more than 0.2 lb/acre per calendar year of clothianidin regardless of application method (seed treat- ment, soil, or foliar). Sugar Beet Nematode Pests Insect Pests Product Rate fl ozs/100,000 seeds (mg ai/seed) Early season soil plant parasitic nematodes: False root-knot nematode Root knot nematodes Stubby root nematodes Sugar beet cyst nematode Black bean aphids Cutworms (black) Flea beetles Leafminers Subterranean springtails Sugar beet leafhoppers Sugar beet root maggot Wireworms 4.46 (0.72) Crop-specific Restrictions • Apply Poncho Votivo 2.0 to seed with a coating system that gives a minimum build-up of approximately 30% weight gain. • DO NOT apply more than 0.14 lb/acre per calendar year of clothianidin regardless of application method (seed treat- ment, soil, or foliar).

11 Rotational Crop Plant-back Intervals Crop Planted Immediate Plant-back 30-day Plant-back 4-month Plant-back 8-month Plant-back 12-month Plant-back cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, soybean, sugar beet field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, canola, cereal grains, cotton, soybean, sorghum, sugar beet, Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables, bulb vegetables, cucurbit vegetables, fruiting vegetables, leafy green vegetables, mustard, root and tuber vegetables dry beans, dry peas, grasses, nongrass animal feeds Sugarcane Any crop without an earlier plantback interval cotton, sweet corn, sorghum Any crop without an earlier plantback interval

12 SEED BAG TAG REQUIREMENTS The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed treated with Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment must be labeled with the following statements: • This seed has been treated with Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment (EPA Reg. No. 7969-XXX), which con- tains 36.3% clothianidin and 7.2% Bacillus firmus I-1582. • DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed, or oil production. In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on the container of seed treated with Poncho ® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment: • Store treated seeds away from food and feedstuffs. • DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have access to treated seed. • Wear long-sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes and socks, and chemical-resistant gloves made out of: barrier lami- nate, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils when handling treated seed. • Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) by-products are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products that are used in agronomic practice. • Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local requirements. • Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor- dance with local requirements. • DO NOT use empty seed bags for any other purpose. • To reduce seed dust which can drift onto blooming crops or weeds, ensure that planting equipment is functioning properly in accordance with manufacturer’s recommen- dations. Surplus seed or empty seed containers must be stored or disposed according to local federal regulations. • Use planting equipment that will plant treated seed into the soil to a minimum depth of 0.5 inches or greater to minimize exposure. • DO NOT broadcast plant seeds. • DO NOT contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment washwater. • This compound may be highly toxic to bees exposed directly (contact). Ensure that planting equipment is functioning properly in accordance with manufacturing recommendations to minimize seed coat abrasion during planting to reduce dust, which can drift to blooming crops or weeds. • This compound is toxic to birds and mammals. Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds and mammals. Promptly cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading. • DO NOT use Poncho ® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment treated seed in areas where rice/crawfish aquaculture practices are in place or in or near fish farms, shrimp, prawn or crab ponds or nursery operations. (continued) SEED BAG TAG REQUIREMENTS (continued) • Regardless of type of application (seed treatment, soil, or foliar), DO NOT apply more active ingredient clothianidin per acre per year than:

• 0.2 lb for cotton
• 0.2 lb for soybean
• 0.14 lb for sugar beet
• 0.1 lb for corn
• 0.02 lb for sorghum • Cereal grains (except corn, rice, sorghum, wild rice)
• Treated at the rate of mg ai/seed • Corn (field corn, sweet corn, popcorn)
• Treated at the rate of mg ai/seed • Cotton, delinted only - Treated at the rate of 0.424 mg ai/seed • Sorghum - Treated at the rate of 0.08 mg ai/seed • Soybean - Treated at the rate of 0.13 mg ai/seed • Sugar beet - Treated at the rate of 0.72 mg ai/seed • For all listed crops except soybean, Poncho ®  Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment is not recommended to be followed by a spray treatment of another neonicotinoid (Group 4A) insecticide. Follow approved guidelines established for insect resistance management by consulting your local extension pest management expert. • Follow-up foliar sprays of a registered insecticide may be needed under heavy pest pressure. Consult your local Extension office for recommendations. • Cereal grains (except corn, rice, sorghum, wild rice)
• Treated areas may be replanted with any crop speci- fied on clothianidin label or any crop for which a tolerance exists for clothianidin, as soon as practical following the last application.
• Immediate plant-back: field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, canola, mustard, soybean, cotton, sorghum, sugar beet, potato, cereal grains (crop group 15 except rice), root and tuber vegetables, bulb vegetables, leafy green vegetables, Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables, fruit- ing vegetables, cucurbit vegetables
• 30 day plant-back: dry beans, dry peas, nongrass animal feeds, grasses.
• 12 month plant-back: any crop without an earlier plant-back interval. • Cereal grains for grasshoppers
• Feeding damage to seedling plants under low-to- moderate insect pressure will be reduced when Poncho ® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment is used. Treated seed may be planted as a 50 to 60 foot bor- der around the edges of the crop field as a barrier to grasshoppers advancing into the interior of the field. • Field corn, popcorn
• Immediate plant-back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, canola, mustard, cotton, soybean, root and tuber vegetables
• 30 day plant-back: grasses, nongrass animal feeds, dry beans, dry peas
• 8 month plant-back: sugarcane
• 12 month plant-back: any crop without an earlier plant-back interval (continued)

13 SEED BAG TAG REQUIREMENTS (continued) • Sweet corn, cotton, sorghum

• Immediate plant-back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, canola, mustard, soybean, cotton, sorghum, root and tuber vegetables
• 30 day plant-back: grasses, nongrass animal feeds, dry beans, dry peas
• 4 month plant-back: any crop without an earlier plant-back interval • Soybean
• Immediate plant-back: cereal grains, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, cotton, rapeseed, canola, mustard, soybean, root and tuber vegetables
• 30 day plant-back: grasses, nongrass animal feeds, dry beans, dry peas
• 8 month plant-back: sugarcane
• 12 month plant-back: any crop without an earlier plant-back interval
• Foliar spray of clothianidin can be applied 45 days after planting Poncho® Votivo® 2.0 seed treatment treated soybean seeds for mid-to-late season foliar insects.
• DO NOT graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock. • Sugar beet
• Immediate plant-back: field corn, sweet corn, popcorn, cotton, rapeseed, sorghum, sugar beet, canola, mustard, soybean
• 30 day plant-back: cereal grains (except rice), grasses, nongrass animal feeds, dry beans, dry peas
• 12 month plant-back: any crop without an earlier plant-back interval

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