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# GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide

- EPA Reg No: **264-985**
- Registrant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Bacillus pumilus strain GB34 (0.28%)
- Label accepted: 2008-10-02
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000264-00985-20081002.pdf

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DATE 
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Ut, D STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC"',I AGENCY 
Dr. Jamin Huang 
Product Registration Manager 
Bayer Crop science 
2 T.W. Alexander Drive 
Research Triangle P~rk, NC 27709 
Re: Bayer Cropscience, OB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide 
EPA Registration No. 264-985 
Minor Label ("Fast Track") Amendment 
Original Application Dated 08/21/2008 
Dear Dr. Huang: 
OCT 0 2 2008 
The Agency has reviewed your request to amend the subject product registration, which 
included the following changes to the product label: 
1) Presentation of both the primary brand name (OB34 Concentrate Biological 
Fungicide) and the alternate brand name (Yield Shield Biological Fungicide), 
2) Conversion of "Inert Ingredients" to "Other Ingredients" per Pesticide 
Registration (PR) Notice 97-6, 
3) Structural and clarity adjustments to the Precautionary Statements and the 
Directions for Use, 
4) Modification of the "dust/mist filtering respirator" statement and addition of the 
"sensitization" statement in the Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 
section, 
5) Insertion of the statement, "For indoor commercial seed treatment use only," in 
the Directions for Use to account for the reduction of statements in the 
Environmental Hazards section, 
6) Insertion of the statement, "Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the 
requirements ofthe Federal Seed Act," to the Directions for Use per Policy and 
Criteria Notice 2170.1, 
7) Insertion of the statement, "Observe the most restrictive of the labeling limitations 
and precautions of all products used in mixtures," to the Directions for Use per' 
Chapter 8 of the Label Review Manual, 
8) Revision of the Mixing Instructions, 
9) Revision of the Warranty per Chapter 12 of the Label Review Manual, and 
10) Revision of the Storage and Disposal statements in accordance with PR Notice 
2007-4 
. CONCURRENCES 
EPA Form 1320-1 A (1/90) Printed on Recycled Paper OFFICIAL FILE COPY 
"U,S. Government Printing Office: 2005 20&--899 (mac)

lamin Huang 
EPA Registration No. 264~985 
The changes referred to on the previous page, submitted in connection with registration under 
FIFRA section 3(c)(5), are acceptable provided that you: 
1) Submit and/or cite all data required for registration of your product under FIFRA 
section 3(c)(5) when the Agency requires all registrants of similar products to 
submit such data. 
2) Submit two (2) copies of your final printed labeling before you release the product 
for shipment. Refer to the A-79 enclosure for a further description of a final 
printed label. 
Your release for shipment of the product bearing the amended labeling constitutes acceptance 
of these conditions. If you have any questions contact Jeannine Kausch at 703-347-8920 or by email 
at: kausch.jeannine@epa.gov. 
A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. 
Enclosures (2): 
- A-79 Enclosure 
.. - Accepted Label 
Sincerely, 
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Microbial Pesticides Branch 
Biopesticides and Pollution 
Prevention Division (7511P)

ACCEPTED 3/5' 
OCT 0 2 2008 
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{Alternate Brand Name: Yield Shield Biological Fungicide} 
. FOR USE AS A SEED TREATMENT 
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 
Bacillus pumilus GB34t .................................................................................................................................................. 0.28 % 
OTHER INGREDIENTS: ..................................................................................................................................................... 99.72% 
TOTAL 100.00% 
tContains 1.0 x 10 10CFU per gram 
EPA Reg. No. 264-985 EPA Est. 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 
For PRODUCT USE Information Call1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 
Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. 
NET CONTENTS: 2 x 2 Ibs 
{Batch code: inkjetted onto product container a.t production facility} 
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95 or P-95. 
Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization. 
Wash face, hands and arms thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or 
using the toilet. 
For emergency information concerning this product, call the National Pesticides Information Center (NPIC). at 1-800-858-7378 seven 
days a week, 6:30 to 4:30 pm Pacific time (PT), or visit the NPIC website at npic.orst.edu. At other times, call the poison control center 
at 1-800-222-1222. Have the product container or label with you when calling the NPIC, a poison control center or doctor, or when 
. going for treatment. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or 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. 
Not for use on agricultural establishments in hopper-box, planter-box,.slurry-box, or other seed treatment applications at or immediately 
before planting. 
For indoor commercial seed treatment use only. 
GENERAL INFORMATION 
GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide isa biological fungicide that, when applied to seed, colonizes the developing root system and 
provides protection against disease organisms such as Rhizoclonia and Fusarium that attack the root system. Through a mode of 
action in which the plant's own host resistance is activated, biological protection is achieved which frequently results in improved plant 
stand, plant health and yield. . 
FOR USE AS A SEED TREATMENT 
Apply GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide as a water-based slurry either alone or with other registered seed treatment insecticides 
and fungicides through standard slurry or mist commercial seed treatment equipment. Coloring is not required for seed treated with 
GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide alone. However, when using GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide in conjunction with 
registered fungicides or other seed protectant products, the treated seed may be required to be colored. Treated seed must be labeled 
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in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Seed Act. ObseNe the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and precautions of 
all products used in mixtures. . 
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS 
To mix, either add water to the container to pre-slurry GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide prior to adding to the treatment slurry tank 
or add 1/2 of the required water to the treatment slurry tank prior to adding GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide to the slurry until a 
uniform suspension is obtained. If applying with other registered seed treatment products, contact your Bayer CropScience 
representative for further guidelines for mixing and slurry storage instructions. 
APPLICATION RATES 
May be used alone or in combination with other registered Bayer CropScience seed treatment fungicides and insecticides. Pre-test for 
compatibility with other seed treatment products. 
Carrot, Corn, Cotton, Cucumber, Peanut, Radish, Squash, Sugar Beet, B~rley, Oat, Wheat, Triticale, and Legume Vegetables ( 
[Adzuki, Bean, Asparagus Bean, Broad Bean (Succulent or Dry), Catjang Bean, Chinese Longbean, Field Bean, Guar Bean, 
Jackbean, Kidney Bean, Lablab Bean, Lima Bean (Succulent or Dry), Moth Bean (Succulent or Dry), Mung Bean, Navy Bean, 
Pinto Bean, RiceBean, Runner Bean, Snap Bean, Sword Bean, Tepary Bean, Urd Bean, Wax Bean, Yardlong Bean, Blackeyed 
Pea (Succulent or. Dry), Chickpea, Cowpea (Succulent or Dry), Crowder Pea, Dwarf Pea, Edible-Pod Pea, English Pea; Field 
. Pea, Garden Pea, Green Pea, Pigeon Pea (Succulent or Dry), Snow Pea, Southern Pea (Succulent or Dry), Sugar Snap Pea, 
Grain Lupin, Sweet Lupin, White Lupin, White Sweet Lupin, Lentil, and Soybean]: 
For suppression of root diseases caused by Rhizoctonia and Fusarium, apply 0.1 ounces of GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide per 
100 pounds of seed. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 
PESTICIDE STORAGE 
Store in a dry place. 
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 
Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 
CONTAINER DISPOSAL 
Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse 
as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 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 seconds after 
the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a . 
sanitary landfill or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by State and local ordinances. 
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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE 
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 
andlor 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 guarante'e germination of carry-over seed, 
CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and the user must follow directions. 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 oi 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. TO THE EXTENT 
CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, 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. 
NOTICE TO BUYER 
Purchase of this material does not confer any rights under patents governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside of 
the United States. 
OMRI~ 
Listed 
Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic production 
Produced for 
. Bayer CropScience LP 
P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 
1·866·99BA YER (1·866·992·2937) 
GB34 Concentrate Biological Fungicide (PENDING) OB121/0B, resubmit09/26/08, '9/30108 
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