crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/264-1044.md

# IMIDACLOPRID METALAXYL SEED TREATMENT

- EPA Reg No: **264-1044**
- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Metalaxyl (1%); Imidacloprid (25%)
- Label accepted: 2020-02-14
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-01044-20200214.pdf

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February 14, 2020
Subject;
Dear Mr. Murphy;
Reg Review Label Acceptable v.20151230
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY 
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
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.
A copy of your label stamped “Accepted” is enclosed. Products shipped after 12 months from the 
date of this amendment must bear the new revised label. Your release for shipment of the 
product bearing the amended label constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these conditions 
are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA 
section 6.
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 coiineclion 
with the Metalaxyl 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.
Registration Review Label Mitigation for Metalaxyl
Product Name; Imidacloprid Metalaxyl Seed Treatment 
EPA Registration Number; 264-1044
Application Dates; 06/28/2018
Decision Numbers; 559477
Ian Murphy
Federal Registrations Manager
Bayer Crop Science
2 T.W. Alexander Drive
P. O. Box 12014
RTP, NC 27709
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, DC 20460A \

Sincerely,
Enclosure
Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
Office of Pesticide Programs
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Srijana Shrestha by phone at 703-305- 
6471, or via email at Shrestha.srijana@epa. gov.
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EPAReg. No. 264-1044
Decision No. 559477

IMIDACLOPRIDGROUP INSECTICIDE
METALAXYLGROUP FUNGICIDE
IMIDACLOPRID-METALAXYL
Seed Treatment
74.00%
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
FIRST AID
IF SWALLOWED:
IF IN EYES:
ACCEPTED
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25.00%
..1.00%
Please refer to [back panel] [booklet] for additional precautionary statements and directions for use. [Note to 
reviewer: Location of additional precautionary statements and directions for use will vary between those listed, 
depending on container type/size.]
For the protection of Seeds and Seedlings of Field Corn, Sweet Corn and Popcorn against Damping-Off, Seed Decay 
caused by Pythium; also for protection against Seed Corn Beetle, Seed Corn Maggots, Wireworm, White Grub, Flea Beetle 
(up to first true leaf), and Imported Fire Ants. For the protection of Seeds and Seedlings of Sorghum against Damping-Off, 
Seed Decay caused by P^hium; also for suppression against Wireworm, Seed Corn Maggot, true White Grub, and 
protection of seed against Imported Fire Ants.
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 do so by a poison control center or doctor. 
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. 
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
In case of emergency call toll free the Bayer CropScience Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577. 
Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
For the protection of Seeds and Seedlings of Soybeans against Damping-Off, Seed Decay caused by Pythium; also 
suppression of Seed Corn Maggots and early season control of over-wintering Bean Leaf Beetles.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Imidacloprid....................
Metalaxyl........................
OTHER INGREDIENTS
TOTAL ...................................
EPA Reg. No. 264-1044
.............. 100.00%
EPA Est.
CAUTION
For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1 -800-334-7577 
For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl may be used on seed previously treated with a full dosage of protective fungicide to give added protection against 
Pythium damping-off or seed decay.
Note: Adjust the seed drill or planter to give the required rate of seed delivery with treated seed. Regularly inspect planter plates and clean 
as required. At the end of each day, clean the electric-eye monitors as directed by the manufacturer.
Important: Treated seed must not be used for or mixed with food or animal feed, or processed for oil. Treat only those seeds needed for 
immediate use, minimizing the interval between treatment and planting. Do not store excess treated seed beyond planting time.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear: long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material 
(such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber ^14 mils, nitrile rubber sl4 mills, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ^14 mils, and viton ^14 mills), and shoes 
plus socks.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning / maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. 
Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after 
handling.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This product is highly toxic to birds and aquatic invertebrates and toxic to fish. For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to 
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Exposed treated seeds may be hazardous to 
birds. In the event that treated seeds are spilled and cannot be salvaged, completely cover them with soil. Do not contaminate water when 
disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate.
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 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.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco.
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 of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries and 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. 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 24 hours.
Exception: If the seed is treated with the product and the treated seed is soil-injected or soil-incorporated, the Worker Protection 
Standard, under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact with anything that has been 
treated. PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with 
anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil or water is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material (such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber ^14 mils, nitrile rubber ^14 mills, 
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ^14 mils, and viton ^14 mills),
• Shoes plus socks, protective eyewear

RESTRICTIONS
RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Mixing Instructions (1.5 oz canister)
Use as a dry mixture in the planter box as a seed treatment prior to planting. Apply Imidacloprid- Metalaxyl to seed at planting time with the 
canister applicator tube system.
Field corn, Sweet Corn, Popcorn: Apply at a rate of 1.5 oz. canister per 42 pounds of seed. 
Sorghum: Apply at a rate of 1.5 oz. canister per 30 pounds of seed.
Soybeans: Apply at a rate of 1,5 oz. canister per 37 pounds of seed.
For best results, fill planter box with seed, add Imidacloprid- Metalaxyl through applicator tube and mix so that ail seeds are covered. DO 
NOT MIX WITH BARE HANDS. Use only at the recommended rate. Lower amounts may not give desired control.
Mixing Instructions (4-pound pail)
Use as a dry mixture in the planter box as a seed treatment prior to planting.
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Popcorn: Use two scoops full (1.5 oz.) per 42 pounds of seed.
Sorghum: Use two scoops full (1.5oz.) per 30 pounds of seed.
Soybeans: Use two scoops full (1.5 oz.) per 37 pounds of seed. 
For best results, fill planter box half full of seed, add half the required amount of Imidacloprid- Metalaxyl and mix thoroughly with a stick or 
paddle. Add remainder of the seed and Imidacloprid- Metalaxyl and mix again so that all seeds are covered. DO NOT MIX WITH BARE 
HANDS. Use only at the recommended rate. Lower amounts may not give desired control.
NOTE: Do not graze or feed livestock on treated areas for 45 days.
For resistance management, please note that Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl Seed Treatment contains a Group 4 [Phenylamides class] fungicide. 
Any fungal population may contain individuals naturally resistant to Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl Seed Treatment and other Group 4 
[Phenylamides class] fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control may occur over time if these fungicides are used repeatedly in the 
same fields. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl Seed Treatment contains a Group 4A [Neonicotinoids class] insecticide. Any insect population may contain 
individuals naturally resistant to Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl Seed Treatment and other Group 4A insecticides. The resistant individuals may 
dominate the insect population if this group of insecticides is used repeatedly in the same fields. Appropriate resistance-management 
strategies should be followed.
SPECIFIC CROP USE DIRECTIONS
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Popcorn: Use at a rate of 1.5 ounces per 42 pounds of seed. 
Sorghum: Use at a rate of 5.0 ounces per 100 pounds of seed.
Soybeans: Use at a rate of 4.0 oz. per 100 pounds of seed.
The maximum application rate for metalaxyl and mefenoxam-containing products (including seed treatments, foliar applications, soil 
application) is 12.3 lb per acre per calendar year. DO NOT apply more than 12.3 lb of active ingredient, metalaxyl per acre per calendar 
year.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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Artichoke
Barley
Rrassica (cole) leafy veg. 
Canola
Cilantro
Corn, Field
Corn, Sweet 
Cotton
Cranberry
Cucurbits 
Eggplant 
Ground cherry 
Leaf petiole veg. 
Leafy veg. 
Legume veg. (succulent or 
dried, including soybean)
PROHIBITIONS: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage, disposal or cleaning of equipment. Open dumping is prohibited. Do 
not reuse empty containers.
STORAGE: Keep pesticide in original container. Do not put concentrate or dilute into food or drink containers. Store in a cool dry location. 
Protect from excessive heat.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are toxic. 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 Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Completely empty 
container into application equipment. Then dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration.
ROTATIONAL CROPS
Treated areas may be replanted with any crop specified on the Imidacloprid-Metalaxyl label, or for any crop for which a tolerance exists for 
imidacloprid, as soon as practical following the last application. The following plant-back intervals should be observed for listed crops:
Sugar beet 
Tomatillo 
Tomato 
Triticale 
Veg. Root 
and Tuber 
Watercress
Wheat
ROTATIONAL PLANT-BACK INTERVALS* 
IMMEDIATE PLANT-BACK
Mustard seed
Okra
Pepinos
Pepper
Popcorn
Potato
Rapeseed 
Sorghum 
Soybean 
Strawberry
* Cover crops for soil building or erosion control may be planted any time, but do not graze or harvest for food or feed.
* All other crops not listed on an Imidacloprid label, or for crops for which no tolerance for the active ingredient have been established, a
12-month plant-back interval should be observed.
30-DAY PLANT-BACK 
Cereals
(Including buckwheat, millet, 
oats, popcorn, rice and rye) 
Safflower

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE
NET CONTENTS:
PRODUCED FOR
Bayer CropScience
IMIDACLOPRID-METALAXYL Seed Treatment (PENDING) 05/31/2018, 06/14/2018, 06/22/2018, 06/26/2018, 08/29/2019
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Bayer CropScience LP
800 N. Lindbergh Blvd. 
St. Louis, MO 63167
1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)
Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms are 
not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability, 
Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or 
reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the total seed lot to 
a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to guarantee 
germination of carry-over seed.
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible 
to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result 
because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the 
control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO 
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, 
THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any 
warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY 
LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR 
HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER 
OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, 
WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE 
PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.