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# HARDBALL

- EPA Reg No: **5905-549**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: 2,4-D (19.6%)
- Label accepted: 2012-08-15
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00549-20120815.pdf

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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON DC 20460
OFFICE OF
CHEMICAL SAFETY AND
POLLUTION PREVENTION
Mr Bill Washburn
Helena Chemical Company
225 Schilling Boulevard Suite 200
Colherville TN38017
Subject Label Amendment to remove RUP classification
Product Name HARDBALL
EPA Reg No 5905 549
Application dated March 13 2012
Decision Number 462706
Dear Mr Washburn
The labeling referred to above submitted in connection with registration under the
Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) as amended is acceptable
One copy of the label stamped Accepted is enclosed for your records Products shipped
after 18 months from the date on this notice or the next printing of the label, whichever occurs
first, must bear the new revised label Amended labeling will supersede all previously accepted
ones
Per 40 CFR 156 10(6) submit one copy of your final printed labeling before you release
the product for shipment If you have questions or concerns regarding this letter please contact
Beth Benbow at (703) 347 8072 or email at benbow bethanv@epa gov
Sincerely
.KathrynV Montague
Product Manager 23
Herbicide Branch
Registration Division (7505P)

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT
2 4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid
OTHER INGREDIENTS
TOTAL
Equivalent to 19 6% 2 4 D Acid or 1 74 Ib /gal
Isomer specific by AOAC Method 6 D01 5 (12th Ed)
Patent No 5877112
Other Patents Pending
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER PELIGRO
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)
196%
80 4%
1000%
FIRST AID
IF IN EYES
IF SWALLOWED
IF INHALED
IF ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING
• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1 5 20 minutes
« Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing eye
« Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for advice
« Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for advice
« Have person sip a glass of water
« Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by poison control center or doctor
« Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person
• Move victim to fresh air
e If person is not breathing call 91 1 or an ambulance then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to
mouth if possible
« Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for further treatment advice
« Take off contaminated clothing
« Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 1 5 20 minutes
« Call a poison control center of 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 For emergency
assistance call toll free 1 800 424 9300 (ChemTrec)
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Probable mucosal damage may contramdicate the use of gastric lavage Causes irreversible eye damage
See Additional Precautions and Use Directions on Inside Panels
EPA REG NO 5905 549
EPA EST NO First Letters of Product Batch Code
Indicate Producing Establishment 5905 AR 1=WA
5905 GA 1=CG • 5905 IA 1=DI • 5905 CA 1=KC
SN 1206/1008
NET CONTENTS
MANUFACTURED FOR
HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY
225 SCHILLING BOULEVARD SUITE 300
COLLIERVILLE TENNESSEE 38017
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
DANGER-PELIGRO
Corrosive Causes irreversible eye damage Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Do not get in eyes or on clothing
Avoid breathing spray mist or vapor Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some
individuals
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some materials that are chemical resistant are made of barrier laminate nitnle rubber neoprene rubber or viton If you
want more options follow the instructions for category F on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart
All mixers loaders applicators daggers and other handlers must wear
° long sleeved shirt and long pants
e shoes and socks
• face shield or goggles
« chemical resistant gloves when applying with any handheld equipment mixing or loading cleaning up spills or
equipment or otherwise exposed to the concentrate and
« Chemical resistant apron when mixing or loading cleaning up spills or equipment or otherwise exposed to the
concentrate
See engineering controls for additional requirements
User Safety Requirements
Follow manufacturers 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
Engineering Control Statements
Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the WPS for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR
170240(d)(6)]
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should wash hands before eating drinking chewing gum using tobacco or using the toilet
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Users should remove clothmg/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing If
pesticide gets on skin wash immediately with soap and water
Users should 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
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
For terrestrial uses This product may be toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates Do not apply directly to water to areas
where surface water is present or to mtertidal areas beiow the mean high water mark except as noted on appropriate
labels Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment wash waters or nnsate
This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in groundwater The use of this
chemical in areas where soils are permeable particularly where the water table is shallow may result in groundwater
contamination Application around a cistern or well may result in contamination of drinking water or groundwater
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Aquatic Weed Control Fish breathe dissolved oxygen in the water and decaying weeds also use oxygen When treating
continuous dense weed masses it may be appropriate to treat only part of the infestation at a time For example apply the
product in lanes separated by untreated strips that can be treated after vegetation in treated lanes has disintegrated During
the growing season weeds decompose in a 2 to 3 week period following treatment Begin treatment along the shore and
proceed outwards in bands to allow fish to move into untreated areas Waters having limited and less dense weed
infestations may not require partial treatments
Groundwater Contamination Most cases of groundwater contamination involving phenoxy herbicides such as 2 4 D have
been associated with mixing/loading and disposal sites Caution should be exercised when handling 2 4 D pesticides at
such sites to prevent contamination of groundwater supplies Use of closed systems for mixing or transferring this pesticide
will reduce the probability of spills Placement of the mixing/loading equipment on an impervious pad to contain spills will
help prevent groundwater contamination
This product may cause injury to desirable plants by contacting foliage stems or roots Use care in all applications to avoid
surface water or soil transport to non target plant areas Avoid contamination of irrigation or domestic water supplies Avoid
applications in the vicinity of susceptible plants or when winds are blowing toward nearby susceptible plants or when
temperature inversions are expected Avoid direct application or spray drift to susceptible plants since very small quantities
of this herbicide can cause severe injury in the growing or dormant period Plants contacted may be killed or suffer
significant injury resulting in grade or yield losses Do not apply in greenhouses
Use an agriculturally accepted drift retardant designed to increase droplet size
CHEMIGATION PROHIBITION
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system
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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 48 hours
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 water proof material
Shoes plus socks
Protective Eyewear
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
USE REQUIREMENTS FOR PASTURES PERENNIAL GRASSLANDS RANGELAND FALLOW LAND AND NONCROP
AREAS Do not enter treated areas until spray has dried
TURF USE REQUIREMENTS Do not allow persons (other than applicator) or pets on treated area during application Do
not enter treated areas until spray has dried NOTE For application to turf being grown for sale or other commercial use as
sod or for commercial seed production or for research purposes follow AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS on this
label
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
A variety of factors including weather conditions (e g wind direction wind speed temperature relative humidity) and
method of application (e g ground aerial airblast) can influence pesticide drift The applicator must evaluate all factors
and make appropriate adjustments when applying this product
Droplet Size
When applying sprays that contain 2 4 D as the sole active ingredient or when applying sprays that contain 2 4 D mixed
with active ingredients that require a Coarse or coarser spray apply only as a Coarse or coarser spray (ASAE standard
572) or volume mean diameter of 385 microns or greater for spinning atomizer nozzles
When applying sprays that contain 2 4 D mixed with other active ingredients that require a Medium or more fine spray
apply only as a Medium or coarser spray (ASAE standard 572) or a volume mean diameter of 300 microns or greater for
spinning atomizer nozzles
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Wind Speed
Do not apply at wind speeds greater than 15 mph Only apply this product if the wind direction favors on target deposition
and there are not sensitive areas (including but not limited to residential areas bodies of water known habitat for
nontarget species nontarget crops) within 250 feet downwind If applying a Medium spray leave one swath unsprayed at
the downwind edge of the treated field
Temperature Inversions
If applying at wind speeds less than 3 mph the applicator must determine if a) conditions of temperature inversion exist or
b)stable atmospheric conditions exist at or below nozzle height Do not make applications into areas of temperature
inversions or stable atmospheric conditions
Susceptible Plants
Do not apply under circumstances where spray drift may occur to food forage or other plantings that might be damaged or
crops thereof rendered unfit for sale use or consumption Susceptible crops include but are not limited to cotton okra
flowers grapes (in growing stage) fruit trees (foliage) soybeans (vegetative stage) ornamentals sunflowers tomatoes
beans and other vegetables or tobacco Small amounts of spray drift that might not be visible may injure susceptible
broadleaf plants
Other State and Local Requirements
Applicators must follow all state and local pesticide drift requirements regarding application of 2 4 D herbicides Where
states have more stringent regulations they must be observed
Equipment
All aerial and ground application equipment must be properly maintained and calibrated using appropriate carriers or
surrogates
Additional requirements for aerial applications
The boom length must not exceed 75% of the wmgspan or 90% of the rotor blade diameter
Release spray at the lowest height consistent with efficacy and flight safety Do not release spray at a height greater than
10 feet above the crop canopy unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety This requirement does not apply to
forestry or rights of way applications
When applications are made with a crosswmd the swath will be displaced downwind The applicator must compensate for
this by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind
Additional requirements for ground boom application
Do not apply with a nozzle height greater than 4 feet above the crop canopy
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water food or feed by storage or disposal
PESTICIDE STORAGE Do not store below temperature of 0°F If frozen warm to 40°F and re dissolve before using by
rolling or shaking container This product can be stored in an unheated building Store in a safe manner Store in original
container only Keep container tightly closed when not in use Reduce stacking height where local conditions can affect
package strength Do not store under conditions which might adversely affect the container or its ability to function properly
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are toxic Improper disposal of excess pesticide spray mixture or nnsate is a
violation of Federal law and may contaminate groundwater If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label
instructions contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the
nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance
CONTAINER DISPOSAL
NONREFILLABLE METAL CONTAINER (EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 and dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip
Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap Shake for 10 seconds Pour rmsate into application equipment or a
mix tank or store rmsate for later use or disposal Dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip Repeat this
procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by
other procedures approved by state and local authorities
NONREFILLABLE METAL CONTAINER (GREATER THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 V4 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 rmsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rmsate for later
use or disposal Repeat this procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of
in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities
NONREFILLABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER (EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 and dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip
Fill the container % full with water and recap Shake for 10 seconds Pour rmsate into application equipment or a
mix tank or store rmsate for later use or disposal Dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip Repeat this
procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or
incineration if allowed by state and local authorities by burning If burned, stay out of smoke
NONREFILLABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER (GREATER THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 % 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 rmsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rmsate for later
use or disposal Repeat this procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of
in a sanitary landfill or incineration if allowed by state and local authorities by burning If burned stay out of
smoke
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REFILLABLE CONTAINER Refill this container with pesticide only Do not reuse this container for any other
purpose Prior to refilling inspect thoroughly for damage such as cracks punctures abrasions and damaged or
worn out threads on closure devices Do not refill or transport damaged or leaking containers Check for leaks after
refilling and before transportation 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 percent full with water Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes
Pour or pump rmsate into application equipment or rmsate collection system Repeat this rinsing procedure two
more times If the container is not being refilled return to the point of purchase or designated location
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Local conditions crop varieties and application method may affect performance of this product User should consult local
extension service agricultural experiment station or university weed specialists and state regulatory agencies for
recommendations in your area
Best results are obtained when product is applied to young succulent weeds that are actively growing Application rates
lower than specified will not be satisfactory on susceptible annual weeds For perennial weeds and conditions such as the
very dry areas of the western states where control is difficult the higher listed rates should be used When product is used
for weed control in crops the growth stage of the crop must be considered Some plants and weeds especially woody
varieties are hard to control and may require repeat applications Application rates should be 1 to 5 gallons of total spray
by air or 5 to 25 gallons by ground equipment unless otherwise directed In either case use the same amount of HardBall
per acre HardBall should not be allowed to come into contact with desirable susceptible plants such as beans cotton fruit
trees grapes legumes ornamentals peas tomatoes and other vegetables HardBall should not be used in greenhouses
If stored below freezing it may be necessary to warm product to 40°F and agitate before using This does not affect the
efficacy of the product Spray equipment used to apply HardBall or other products containing 2 4 D should not be used for
any other purpose until thoroughly cleaned with a suitable chemical cleaner
WEEDS CONTROLLED
HardBall will control or partially control the following as well as many other noxious plants susceptible to 2 4 D
Alders Alligatorweed
American Lotus Arrowhead
Artichoke Austrian Fieldcress
Biden Bittersweet
Bittercress smallflower Black eyed Susan
Bitterweed Bitter wmtercress
Blessed Thistle Blue lettuce
Blue Thistle Blueweed Texas
Box elder Broomweed common
Buckhorn Bull nettle
Bull Thistle Bulrush
Burdock common Bur ragweed
Buttercup smallflowered Burhead
Carpetweed Carolina geranium
Chickweed Catnip
Chicory Cmquefoil common & rough
Cockle Cocklebur common
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Coffeebean
Creeping jenny
Croton (Texas woolly)
Dandelion
Dogfennel (mayweed)
Evening primrose common
Fanweed
Fleabane
Florida Pusley
Four o clock
Frenchweed
Goatsbeard
Hemp
Henbit
Honeysuckle
Indigo
Jerusalem artichoke
Jimsonweed
Ladysthumb
Loco Bigbend
Marestail
Mexican weed
Mornmgglory (annual common
woolly)
Mustards (except blue) prior to
bolting
Parrotfeather
Pennywort
Plantains
Peppergrass
Pokeweed
Poverty weed
Prickly lettuce
Purslane common
Radish
Ragweeds (common giant)
Rough fleabane
Shepherdspurse
Sneezeweed bitter
Spanish Needles
Stinging Nettles
Stmkweed
Sunflower
Sweetclover (annual)
Tarweed
Thistles
Toadflax
Coffeeweed
Cornflower
Curly indigo
Devil s Claw
Proboscidea louisianica
Duckweed
Elderberry
Evening primrose cutleaf
Fixweed
Figwort
Goosefoot
Galmsoga (elderberry hairy)
Gumweed
Healall
Horsetail
Indian Mallow
Jewelweed
Klamathweed
Lambsquarters common
Marijuana
Mallow (Venice dwarf little)
Marshelder
Milk vetch
iv Mousetail
Nutgrass
Parsnip
Pennycress (fanweed)
Pepperweeds (except perennial)
Poison ivy
Poorjoe
Primrose
Puncture vine
Quickweed
Redstem
Rush
Sicklepod
Sowthistle (annual spiny)
Spatterdock
Speedwell
St John s Wort
Sumacs
Tanweed
Velvetleaf
Venicemallow
Virginia copperleaf
Water hyacinth
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Tumbleweed
Vetches except hairy
Virginia creeper
Water lily
Wild carrot
Wild hemp
Wild mustard
Wild radish
Wild sweet potato
Witchweed
Yellow goatsbeard
Yellow starthistle
Water plantain
Water primrose
Water shield
Wild lettuce
Wild parsnip
Wild rape
Wild strawberry
Willow
Wormwood
Yellow rocket
Weeds Partially Controlled (Higher rates and/or repeated applications may be needed)
Alfalfa
Bindweeds (hedge European)
Bull thistle
Chamise
Corn gromwell
Dandelion
Dogbanes
Ground ivy
Henbit
Ironweed
Knotweed
Manzanita
Nettles
Prickly lettuce
Russian thistle
Sagebrush (big sand)
Sand shmnery oak
Salt Cedar (T ramossissim)
Smartweed Pennsylvania
Vervains
Western ironweed
Wild garlic
Beggarticks
Buckbrush
Canada thistle
Clover red
Coyotebrush
Docks
Goldenrod
Hawkweed
Hoary cress
Mallow
Many flowered aster
Musk thistle
Orange Hawkweed
Peppergrass
Rabbitbrush
Sage coastal
Salsify (western common)
Smartweed annual
Tansyragwort
Vetch hairy
Wild carrot
Wild onion
Weeds Partially Controlled And For Which Locally Resistant Biotypes May Occur
Pigweed
Weeds Suppressed When Another Labeled Herbicide Is Also Applied
Bindweed (field) Russian knapweed
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MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
HardBall is a macro emulsifiable concentrate formulation intended for dilution in water for many applications For certain
specified applications liquid fertilizer or oil may replace part or all of the water as diluent
If dry flowable (DF) wettable powder (WP) or flowable (F) tank mix products are to be used these should generally be
added to the spray tank first Refer to the mixing directions on the labels of the tank mix products
For best results thoroughly clean sprayer immediately after use by flushing system with water and heavy duty detergent
such as Wipe Out®
Water Spray To prepare a water spray mixture fill clean spray tank about 1/2 to 2/3 full with clean water With agitation
turned on add the required amount of HardBall Continue agitation while adding balance of water and during spray
operations NOTE In water this product forms a macro emulsion and can separate upon prolonged standing If spray
mixture is allowed to stand agitate again to assure uniformity
Liquid Fertilizer Spray Due to increased risk of crop foliage burn with fertilizer use only as recommended on this label or
supplemental labeling distributed for HardBall Use fertilizer rate recommended locally Fill clean spray tank about 1/2 to
2/3 full with liquid nitrogen fertilizer (UAN or urea) solution Add required amount of product with vigorous agitation running
Continue agitation while adding balance of liquid fertilizer and during spray operations Application should be made
immediately Overnight storage of mixture is not recommended Application during very cold (near freezing) temperatures
is not advisable because of the likelihood of crop injury This product is formulated to be compatible with most liquid
nitrogen solutions however due to variability in fertilizers users may wish to perform a jar compatibility test before large
scale mixing
Oil Spray Use only as recommended on this label or supplemental labeling distributed for HardBall Fill clean spray tank
about 1/2 to 2/3 full with an oil approved for agricultural use (diesel oil fuel oil stove oil etc) Add required amount of
product with agitation turned on Continue agitation while adding balance of oil The resulting mixture is a solution and will
generally remain uniform without agitation once mixed However agitation is suggested if available Do not allow any water
to get into the spray mixture to avoid formation of an invert emulsion (mayonnaise consistency)
Water Spray With Oil Use only as recommended on this label or supplemental labeling distributed for HardBall Where a
combination of water and oil diluent is recommended the use of emulsifiable crop oil or crop oil concentrate is suggested
since mild agitation will be sufficient Mix in the sequence of water product and oil If diesel or other non emulsified oils
listed above under Oil Spray are desired for use with water add no more than 1 quart of such oil per 1 gallon of water and
agitate vigorously until tank is emptied If possible premix non emulsified oil with this product and add this premix to a
mostly filled spray tank with agitation on Follow these procedures carefully to avoid formation of an invert emulsion
(mayonnaise consistency)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Use calibrated spray equipment for all types of applications to assure applying the recommended amount of spray mixture
per acre Use sufficient spray volume within the ranges specified to obtain good coverage of weeds HardBall is absorbed
sufficiently within 1 hour after application to provide adequate weed control
Ground Broadcast Spray Unless otherwise specified in the appropriate crop or non crop directions apply in 5 or more
gallons of spray solution per acre Use enough spray volume to provide uniform coverage of weeds taking into account the
amount of vegetation present and the type of application equipment to be used As crop canopy and weed density
increase a higher spray volume may be needed for equivalent coverage and weed control Typical crop applications utilize
10 to 50 gallons of spray solution per acre while certain high volume non crop applications may utilize more than 100
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gallons per acre Use coarse sprays to minimize potential spray drift Do not apply with hollow cone nozzles or other
nozzles that produce fine spray droplets Boom spraying with flat fan or low volume nozzles is generally most suitable for
ground broadcast applications
Ground Band Spray Determine band equivalents to broadcast rates and volumes by the following formulas
Band width in inches x Broadcast = Band rate
Row width in inches rate per acre per acre
Band width in inches x Broadcast = Band volume
Row width in inches volume per acre per acre
Aerial Broadcast Spray Unless otherwise specified in the appropriate crop or non crop directions apply in 1 to 5 gallons
of spray solution per acre For best coverage and weed control as well as reduced potential for spray drift a minimum of 3
gallons per acre is suggested Avoid using nozzles or nozzle configurations that generate fine droplets One configuration
usually found to be suitable includes straight stream nozzles (such as disk with no swirl plate) directed straight back along
the wind stream Mechanical flagging or GPS (Global Positioning Systems) is suggested to obtain more uniform
application
With fixed wing or helicopter application an exactly even swath deposition may not be achieved and consequently crop
injury or pesticide nonperformance may result wholly or in part Do not apply by air during periods of thermal inversion
Avoid application if potential for drift is excessive and/or susceptible crops are growing in the vicinity
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TANK MIXES
Unless otherwise prohibited on this label or the label of an intended tank mix product this product may be applied in
combination with any herbicide registered for the same crop timing and method of application Observe the most
restrictive label statements of various tank mix products used LIABILITY FOR CROP INJURY RESULTING FROM A
TANK MIXTURE NOT SPECIFIED ON THIS LABEL OR SUPPLEMENTAL LABELING DISTRIBUTED FOR HardBall IS
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED BY HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Glyphosate Tank Mixes
HardBall + Glyphosate (various formulations) may be used on all approved crops use sites and use patterns approved on
both labels HardBall should be used at the rate of 1 5 3 pints in combination with the appropriate rate of Glyphosate per
acre to provide best control of weed pest species Consult the Glyphosate label to determine proper rate of Glyphosate to
be used in combination with HardBall
COMPATIBILITY
Before full scale mixing of this product with other herbicides fertilizer solutions and adjuvants it is advisable to determine
the compatibility of the proposed mixture Use proportionate quantities of each ingredient and mix in a small container
Always mix one product thoroughly with the diluent before adding another product If no incompatibility is evident after 30
minutes the mixture is generally compatible for spraying
PUNTING IN TREATED AREAS
Labeled Crops Within 29 days following an application of this product plant only those crops named as use sites on this
or other registered 2 4 D labels Follow more specific limitations if any provided in the directions for individual crops
Labeled crops may be at risk for crop injury or loss when planted soon after application especially in the first 14 days
Degradation factors described below should be considered in weighing this risk
Other Crops All other crops may be planted 30 or more days following an application without concern for illegal residues
in the planted crop However under certain conditions there may be a risk of injury to susceptible crops Degradation
factors described below should be considered in weighing this risk Under normal conditions any crop may be planted
without risk of injury if at least 90 days of soil temperatures above freezing have elapsed since application
Degradation Factors When planting into treated areas the risk of crop injury is less if lower rates of product were applied
and conditions following application have included warm moist soil conditions that favor rapid degradation of 2 4 D Risk is
greater if higher rates of product were applied and soil temperatures have been cold and/or soils have been excessively wet
or dry in the days following application Consult your local Agricultural Extension Service for information about susceptible
crops and typical soil conditions in your area
APPLICATIONS
READ ALL PROCEEDING GENERAL SECTIONS OF LABEL AND WARRANTY BEFORE USE
Unless otherwise specified applications may be made by ground or air equipment Ground applications may provide more
thorough coverage and better weed control For selective postemergent weed control in crops do not add oil surfactant
fertilizer or other additives unless specifically recommended on this label or supplemental labeling
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ASPARAGUS
CROP STAGE
After cutting
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
892 pints
(1 75 - 2 0 Ibs acid equivalent)
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Apply on actively growing weeds
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON ASPARAGUS
e PHI Do not harvest within 3 days of application
« Max application rate/acre 9 2 pints (2 0 Ibs acid equivalent)
o Max seasonal rate 2 3 gals (4 0 ibs acid equivalent per acre)
» Do not exceed two applications per crop cycle
» Do not apply within 30 days of previous application
LOW BUSH BLUEBERRIES
CROP STAGE
Postemergence
Postharvest
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
Wiper solution containing 0 14 to 0 17
pints (2 24 to 2 72 ounces)
(003 00375 Ibs /gallon (36 45g/l)
acid eq )
Solution containing 75 1 0 Ib acid
equivalent per 10 gallons of oil
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Make directed wipe or spot applications
when tips are above the crop
Make directed application to cut
hardwoods in row middles in summer
or fall after harvest
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON LOW BUSH BLUEBERRIES
Postemergence
« Limited to one postemergence application per year
« Maximum of 2 72 ounces (0375 Ibs acid equivalent)
e
« Avoid herbicide contact with blueberry foliage
0 Apply only in the nonbearmg year
Postharvest
« Limited to one post harvest application per crop cycle
• Max of 1 0 Ib ae/gallon spray solution per application
• For spot or directed wipe treatment only
• Apply only in non bearing years
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HIGH BUSH BLUEBERRIES
CROP STAGE
Postemergence
Postharvest
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
3540 pints
3540 pints
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Make directed or shielded application
in the spring
Make directed application to row
middles in summer or fall after harvest
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON HIGH BUSH BLUEBERRIES
Postemergence and Postharvest
• PHI Do not harvest within 30 days of application
« Limited to two (2) applications per year
« Maximum rate 102 ounces (1 4 Ibs acid equivalent) per acre per application
CEREAL GRAINS
(Spring Wheat and Tnticale)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Not underseeded with legumes
Onset of Tillering Stage
Postemergence
Annual and biennial
broadleaf weeds
Perennial broadleaf weeds
1 1 75 pints
Apply after gram is well tillered (usually
about 4 to 8 inches high) Do not spray
gram in the boot to dough stage Grains
are generally tolerant of these treatments
but risk of crop injury is greater than at full
tillering stage Do not make application if
the risk of injury is unacceptable The
onset of tillering stage is defined as gram
having 1 or more tillers as well as 3 or
more leaves
Full Tillering Stage
Postemergence
Annual and biennial
broadleaf weeds
Perennial broadleaf weeds
1 3 25 pints
For these applications full tillering stage is
defined as gram that has 3 or more tillers
and the flag leaf should not be visible
Apply after gram is 8 inches tall Do not
spray gram in boot to dough stage Do not
spray alfalfa or sweet clover unless the
infestation is severe and injury to these
legumes can be tolerated
Emergency Weed Control in
Tnticale Wheat
Perennial broadleaf weeds
45 To control difficult weed problems in
certain areas such as under dry conditions
especially in Western areas higher rates
up to 4 5 pints per acre may be needed
Higher rates increase the risk of crop
injury The severity of the weed problem
should be balanced against the possibility
of crop injury Do not apply before the tiller
stage or from boot to dough stage
* Use the lower rate if small annual and biennial weeds are the major problem Use the higher rate if perennial weeds or
annual and biennial weeds are present which are in the hard to kill categories as determined by local experience The
higher rates increase the risk of gram injury and should be used only where the weed control problem justifies the gram
damage risk Do not apply Hardball to gram in the seedling stage
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RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON SPRING WHEAT & TRITICALE
• For aerial application on gram apply HardBall in 3 to 10 gallons of water per acre
e For ground application a minimum of 10 to 15 gallons of water per acre is needed for proper spray coverage
« Do not permit dairy animals or meat animals being finished for slaughter to forage treated gram fields within 2 weeks after
treatment
» Do not feed treated straw to livestock if an emergency treatment as described above is applied
» Postemergence
0 Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 92 ounces per acre per application
« Preharvest
0 Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 36 ounces per acre per application
« Preharvest interval (PHI) is 14 days
» Limited to 1 gallon per acre per crop cycle
WINTER WHEAT BARLEY AND RYE
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Not underseeded with legumes
Onset of Tillering Stage
Postemergence
Annual and biennial
broadleaf weeds
Perennial broadleaf weeds
1 3 25 pints
Apply after gram is well tillered (usually
about 4 to 8 inches high) Do not spray
gram in the boot to dough stage Grains
are generally tolerant of these treatments
but risk of crop injury is greater than at full
tillering stage Do not make application if
the risk of injury is unacceptable The
onset of tillering stage is defined as gram
having 1 or more tillers as well as 3 or
more leaves
Full Tillering Stage
Postemergence
Annual and biennial
broadleaf weeds
Perennial broadleaf weeds
1 3 25 pints
For these applications full tillering stage is
defined as gram that has 3 or more tillers
and the flag leaf should not be visible
(usually 4 to 8 inches tall) Do not spray
gram in boot to dough stage Do not spray
alfalfa or sweet clover unless the
infestation is severe and injury to these
legumes can be tolerated
Emergency Weed Control in
Tnticale Wheat
Perennial broadleaf weeds
4 5 pints To control difficult weed problems in
certain areas such as under dry conditions
especially in Western areas higher rates
up to 4 5 pints per acre may be needed
Higher rates increase the risk of crop
injury The severity of the weed problem
should be balanced against the possibility
of crop injury Do not apply before the tiller
stage or from boot to dough stage
Use the lower rate if small annual and biennial weeds are the major problem Use the higher rate if perennial weeds or
annual and biennial weeds are present which are in the hard to kill categories as determined by local experience The
higher rates increase the risk of gram injury and should be used only where the weed control problem justifies the gram
damage risk Do not apply Hardball to gram in the seedling stage
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RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON CEREAL GRAINS
• For aerial application on gram apply HardBall in 3 to 10 gallons of water per acre
« For ground application a minimum of 10 to 15 gallons of water per acre is needed for proper spray coverage
« Do not permit dairy animals or meat animals being finished for slaughter to forage treated gram fields within 2 weeks after
treatment
« Do not feed treated straw to livestock if an emergency treatment as described above is applied
» Postemergence
Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 5 68 pints per acre per application
o Preharvest
0 Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 36 ounces per acre per application
• Preharvest interval (PHI) is 14 days
o Limited to 1 gallon per acre per crop cycle
CEREAL GRAINS (Not Underseeded with a Legume)
(OATS)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE* (Average Conditions)
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Spring Planted Oats
Full Tillering Stage
Postemergence
Annual and biennial
Broadleaf weeds
Perennial broadleaf weeds
1 pint
Apply in sufficient water to give good
coverage Apply after the fully tillered
stage except during the boot to dough
stage Note Oats are less tolerant to 2 4
D than wheat or barley andmore likely to
be injured Grains should have 3 or more
tillers and the flag leaf should not be
visible Oats are less tolerant to HardBall
than wheat or barley and present a greater
risk of crop injury The severity of the weed
problem should be balanced against the
possibility of crop injury Larger weeds and
hard to kill weeds may be poorly
controlled especially under dry conditions
Fall Planted Oats
1 3 25 pints
Apply after full tillering but before early
boot stage Some difficult weeds may
require higher rates per acre for maximum
control but injury may result Do not spray
during or immediately following cold
weather Note Oats are less tolerant to
2 4 D than wheat or barley and more likely
to be injured
Pre Harvest 2 pints Apply with recommended amount of water
per acre when grains are in the hard dough
stage to control large weeds that may
interfere with harvest Best results will be
obtained when soil moisture is sufficient to
cause succulent weed growth Addition of
a nonionic surfactant such as INDUCE®
OR DYNE AMIC® usually improves weed
control
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If band treatment is used base the dosage rate on the actual area sprayed
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON OATS (Not Underseeded with a Legume)
o The higher rates increase the risk of gram injury and should be used only where the weed control problem justifies the
grain damage risk
e Apply HardBall in sufficient water for adequate coverage
o Do not permit dairy animals or meat animals being finished for slaughter to forage treated gram fields within 2 weeks after
treatment
« Do not feed treated straw to livestock
• Postemergence
Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 92 ounces per acre per application
• Preharvest
0 Limited to one application per crop cycle
0 Maximum of 36 ounces per acre per application
• Preharvest interval (PHI) is 14 days
» Limited to 1 gallon per acre per crop cycle
Livestock Feeding Restrictions Do not permit dairy animals or meat animals being finished for slaughter to forage or
graze treated gram fields within 2 weeks after treatment Do not feed treated straw to livestock if an emergency and/or
preharvest treatment are applied
Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizers At full tiller product may be combined with liquid nitrogen fertilizers suitable for foliar
application to small grains Refer to Mixing Instructions section of this label for further information Fertilizers can increase
foliage contact burn of herbicides Reducing the fertilizer rate and concentrations will reduce the hazard of foliage burn
Tank Mixtures HardBall may be tank mixed with other herbicides for control of certain weeds in small grains Use tank mix
directions appearing on the labels of the specific herbicides when tank mixing with this product Observe all precautions and
limitations on labeling of product used in a particular tank mix
Suggested 2 way tank mix combinations are listed below
HardBall + Ally® (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
HardBall + Amber® (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
HardBall + Canvas® (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
HardBall + Express® (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
HardBall + Finesse® (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
HardBall + Glean® (Use on Wheat Oats & Barley only)
HardBall + Harmony® Extra (Use on Wheat Oats & Barley only)
HardBall + Peak® (Use on Wheat Oats Barley & Rye)
HardBall + Bromoxynil (Use on Wheat Oats Barley & Rye)
HardBall + Dicamba (Use on Wheat Oats & Barley only)
HardBall + Diuron (Use on Wheat Oats & Barley only)
HardBall + Metnbuzm (Use on Wheat & Barley only)
Suggested 3 way tank mixes include
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Ally®
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Amber®
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Canvas®
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Express®
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HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Finesse®
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Glean®
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Harmony® Extra
HardBall + Bromoxynil or Dicamba or Diuron or Metnbuzm + Peak®
HardBall + Diuron + Metnbuzm
HardBall + Diuron + Dicamba
HardBall + Diuron + Bromoxynil
HardBall + Dicamba + Metnbuzm
HardBall + Dicamba + Bromoxynil
HardBall + Metnbuzm + Bromoxynil
Refer to the previous section (Suggested 2 way tank mix combinations) and the registered product labels to determine the
specific small gram crops that may be treated
CORN (Field AND Pop)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Corn (Field and Pop)
Preplant
Fine and medium texture soils
having 1% or more organic matter
For coarse textured soils with 2%
or more organic matter
Preemergence
Fine and medium texture soils
having 1% or more organic matter
For coarse textured soils with 2%
or more organic matter
Postemergence
Annual broadleaf weeds
Early Postemergence (from
spike to 4 leaf stage or up to 8
inches)
Perennial broadleaf weeds
Late Postemergence (corn is 8
36 inches tall before tasselmg)
Preharvest
1 4 5 pints
1 3 0 pints
145
1 pint*
1/2 pint to 2 25 pints
1 3 to 2 25 pints
2 to 6 75 pints
To control emerged broadleaf weed
seedlings or existing cover crops prior
to planting corn apply 7 to 14 days
before planting Use high rate for less
susceptible weeds or cover crops such
as alfalfa
Apply 3 to 5 days after planting but
before corn emerges Liquid fertilizers
and agriculturally approved surfactants
may be added
*Due to the lower rate partial weed
control may result on coarse soils
Apply when weeds are small and corn
is less than 8 inches tall (to top of
canopy) Many types of adjuvants will
increase risk of crop injury Where an
adjuvant is required because of tank
mixing with another herbicide use the
lowest recommended concentration of
a nonionic surfactant such as
INDUCE® (often at 0 25% vol /vol or
less) to minimize such risk Corn may
be brittle and subject to breaking by
wind and/or cultivation especially in
the 2 weeks following application
Avoid spraying just after corn leaves
unfold
When corn is 8 36 inches tall use drop
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nozzles and keep spray off foliage
Treat perennial weeds when they are in
the bud to bloom stage The timing can
extend until corn is 36 inches tall or to
tasselmg whichever comes first but
weeds usually become too large and
hard to control Lowest rates may not
provide adequate weed control unless
used in a tank mix with another
registered herbicide
After the hard dough (or denting) stage
when silks have turned brown apply
the appropriate rate to suppress
perennial weeds such as hemp
dogbane or field bindweed and many
tall weeds such as cocklebur pigweed
and sunflower that interfere with
harvest Weed seed production will
also be suppressed if application is
prior to the flowering stage of weeds
The high rate is recommended under
dry conditions
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON Corn (Field and Pop)
• Corn (Field and Pop)
0 Preharvest Interval (PHI) is 7 days
0 Do not use treated crop as fodder for 7 days following application
0 Do not apply on fine or coarse textured soils (silt & clay loams) with less than 1% organic matter or on coarse
textured soils (sand sandy loam loamy sand) with less than 2% organic matter
0 Maximum Use rate per acre per crop cycle is 1 75 gallons
0 Preplant or Preemergence
« Limited to one application per crop cycle
« Maximum of 4 5 pints per acre per application
« Do not apply preemergence if a preplant application of this product was made
0 Postemergence
• Limited to one application per crop cycle
» Maximum of 2 25 pints per acre per application
» Do not spray corn in the tassel to dough stage
o Do not apply with liquid fertilizer or oil
• Postemergence application should not follow a preplant or preemergence application by less than 3
weeks
0 Preharvest
» Limited to one application per crop cycle
» Maximum of 6 75 pints/acre per preharvest application
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CORN (Sweet)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Corn (Sweet)
Preplant
Fine and medium texture soils
having 1% or more organic matter
For coarse textured soils with 2%
or more organic matter
Preemergence
Fine and medium texture soils
having 1% or more organic matter
For coarse textured soils with 2%
or more organic matter
Postemergence
Annual broadleaf weeds
Early Postemergence (from
spike to 4 leaf stage or up to 8
inches)
Perennial broadleaf weeds
Late Postemergence (corn is 8
36 inches tall before tasselmg)
1 4 5 pints
1 3 0 pints
145
1 pint
2 25 pints
1 3 to 2 25 pints
To control emerged broadleaf weed
seedlings or existing cover crops prior
to planting corn apply 7 to 14 days
before planting Use high rate for less
susceptible weeds or cover crops such
as alfalfa
Apply 3 to 5 days after planting but
before corn emerges Liquid fertilizers
and agriculturally approved surfactants
may be added
*Due to the lower rate partial weed
control may result on coarse soils
Apply when weeds are small and corn
is less than 8 inches tall (to top of
canopy) Many types of adjuvants will
increase risk of crop injury Where an
adjuvant is required because of tank
mixing with another herbicide use the
lowest recommended concentration of
a nonionic surfactant such as
INDUCE® (often at 0 25% vol /vol or
less) to minimize such risk Corn may
be brittle and subject to breaking by
wind and/or cultivation especially in
the 2 weeks following application
Avoid spraying just after corn leaves
unfold
When corn is 8 36 inches tall use drop
nozzles and keep spray off foliage
Treat perennial weeds when they are in
the bud to bloom stage The timing can
extend until corn is 36 inches tall or to
tasselmg whichever comes first but
weeds usually become too large and
hard to control Lowest rates may not
provide adequate weed control unless
used in a tank mix with another
registered herbicide
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RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON Corn (Sweet)
• Corn (Sweet)
0 Preharvest Interval (PHI) is 45 days
0 Do not use treated crop as fodder for 7 days following application
0 Minimum of 21 days between applications
0 Do not apply on fine or coarse textured soils (silt & clay loams) with less than 1 % organic matter or on coarse
textured soils (sand sandy loam loamy sand) with less than 2% organic matter
0 Maximum Use rate per acre per crop cycle is 110 ounces
0 Preplant or Preemergence
« Limited to one application per crop cycle
<» Maximum of 4 5 pints per acre per application
• Do not apply preemergence if a preplant application of this product was made
0 Postemergence
« Limited to one application per crop cycle
« Maximum of 2 25 pints per acre per application
o Do not spray corn in the tassel to dough stage
« Do not apply with liquid fertilizer or oil
o Postemergence application should not follow a preplant or preemergence application by less than 3
weeks
CRANBERRIES
CROP STAGE
Dormant
Postemergence
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
1 6 - 2 25 gallons
35-55 pints
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Make broadcast application in the
dormant season
Make directed wipe or spot applications
when weed tops are above crop
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON CRANBERRIES
• PHI Do not harvest within 30 days of application
« Dormant Make only one dormant application per crop cycle
« Max Dormant rate 2 25 gallons (4 Ibs acid equivalent) per acre in the dormant season
• Postemergence Limited to (2) two applications per crop cycle
• Maximum Postemergence rate 5 5 pints (1 2 Ibs ae/acre per postemergence application)
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FILBERTS
CROP STAGE
For sucker control
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
345 pints
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
For control of suckers spray to wet
leaves and stems of suckers that are 6
to 8 inches in height during April
through August
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON FILBERTS
o PHI Do not harvest nuts within 45 days of application
» Minimum Allow at least 30 days between applications
«» Limited to 4 applications per year
« Maximum Use Rate 4 5 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution per application
GRAPES
CROP STAGE APPLICATION RATE/ACRE DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Apply after shatter following bloom and
before grape shoots reach the ground
or during dormant season
4 5 - 6 25 pints Applications to at least 3 year old
established vineyard Use hooded
boom sprayer or equivalent to direct
coarse spray to weeds and minimize
potential contact with grape foliage
shoots or stems
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE IN GRAPES
«> For use only in California
« The preharvest interval (PHI) is 100 days
9 Limited to 1 application per crop cycle
» Maximum of 100 ounces (1 36 Ibs ae/acre) per application
NOTE Do not use more than 1 36 ibs acid equivalent per season Do not apply to grape foliage shoots or stems
FALLOW LAND AND CROP STUBBLE
Fallow land or land idle between crops may be subject to unwanted weed growth For control of many annual broadleaf
species apply at the rate of 1 0 - 4 0 pints per acre To aid in suppressing certain perennial or biennial broadleaf weeds
(including cotton regrowth) this product may be applied at the rate of 2 25 - 8 0 pints per acre either alone or in
combination with other registered herbicides such as dicamba or picloram Use the high rate on older plants drought
stressed plants or for hard to kill species See Planting in Treated Areas section Follow more restrictive limitations for tank
mix products used
HardBall may be used to kill fall alfalfa stands in preparation for spring planting of row crops under conservation tillage The
treated alfalfa crop cannot be grazed fed to livestock or cut for hay
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Restrictions and Limitations
» Plant only labeled crops within 29 days following application
• Limited to 2 applications per year
» Maximum of 1 15 gallons (2 0 Ibs ae/acre) per application
« Minimum of 30 days between applications
GRASS PASTURES
To control many emerged broadleaf weeds apply 10-40 pints HardBall per acre Addition of a nonionic surfactant such
as INDUCE® or DYNE AMIC® usually improves weed control Preferred timing is in the early spring when sufficient weeds
have emerged and when weeds are small and actively growing but before weeds are too mature Summer applications to
older drought stressed weeds are less effective However weeds are more susceptible again in the fall when cooler wetter
conditions support active growth before a killing frost For fall treatment of mature weeds or perennial weed regrowth use
35-80 pints per acre Several seasons of spring plus fall treatments may be necessary to control certain perennials
For susceptible annual and biennial broadleaf weeds Use 1 0 Ibs ae per acre per application
For moderately susceptible biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds Use 1 - 2 Ibs ae per acre per application
For difficult to control weeds and wood plants Use 2 Ibs ae per acre per application
Plant Response Injury may result to bent grass other warm season or southern grasses and alfalfa clover or other
legumes Do not use if this risk of injury is unacceptable Clovers may recover from early spring applications If grass seed
production is desired do not apply when grass is in boot to milk stage or after heading begins Do not apply to newly
seeded areas until grass is well established Reseeding is not recommended for at least 30 days following application
Addition of a surfactant may increase the risk of injury to newly seeded grasses
Livestock Feeding Restrictions Do not graze dairy animals on treated areas within 7 days after application Do not graze
meat animals on treated areas within 3 days before slaughter Do not cut treated grass for hay within 30 days of application
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS GRASS PASTURES
« Plant only labeled crops within 29 days following application
o Limited to 2 applications per year
e Maximum of 1 15 gallon (2 Ibs ae)/acre per application
« Minimum of 30 days between applications
• Do not cut forage for hay within 7 days of application
« If grass is to be cut for hay Agricultural Use Requirements for the Worker Protection Standard are applicable
GRASS SEED CROPS
To control many emerged broadleaf weeds apply 1 0 - 3 25 pints per acre Use on established stands of cool season grass
seed crops such as bentgrass bluegrass fine fescue tall fescues orchard grass annual ryegrass and perennial ryegrass
Make applications in the spring from the tiller to early boot stage Do not spray in boot stage New spring seedlings may be
treated after the grasses have more than 5 true leaves On established stands that have had the seed crop removed
perennial weed regrowth may be treated in the fall at up to 4 5 pints per acre Refer to Plant Response and Livestock
Feeding Restrictions under GRASS PASTURES section above
« Do not apply more than 2 applications per year
• The maximum individual application rate is 2 Ibs ae per acre per application
• The retreatment interval is 21 days
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HOPS
WEEDS IN CROPS
Annual broadleaf weeds
AMOUNT OF HARDBALL
PER ACRE
1 2 pints
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Make directed applications to the row
middles
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS HOPS
• Limited to three (3) applications per crop cycle
» Maximum of 36 ounces per acre per application
« Maximum of 110 ounces per acre per crop cycle
« Minimum of 30 days between applications
e Preharvest Interval (PHI) is 28 days after application
ROADSIDES MEDIANS HIGHWAY RAILROAD UTILITY AND PIPELINE RIGHTS OF WAY VACANT LOTS
AROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS TRANSFORMERS PUMP HOUSES AND BUILDINGS STORAGE AREAS
FENCES GUARDRAILS LUMBERYARDS INDUSTRIAL SITES AIRPORTS TANK FARMS FARMSTEADS AND
SIMILAR NONCROP AREAS
For the control of many broadleaf weeds and small woody plants applications may be as broadcast sprays small areas or
spot treatments Regardless of the method of application use adequate spray volume for full coverage of weeds Preferred
application timing is in the early spring when sufficient weeds have emerged and are still small an actively growing and
before weeds are too mature
Summer applications to older drought-stressed weeds are less effective However weeds and small woody plants are
more susceptible again in the fall when cooler wetter conditions support active growth before a killing frost
Postemerqence (annual and perennial weeds)
• Limited to 2 applications per year
9 Maximum of 4 5 quarts (2 0 Ibs) ae/acre per application
« Minimum of 30 days between applications
Note Plant Response Bent grass other warm season or southern grasses alfalfa clover or other legumes may be killed
or injured Do not apply when grass is in boot to milk stage or after heading begins if grass production is desired Do not
apply to newly seeded areas until grass is well established Reseedmg is not recommended for at least 30 days following
application Do not make repeat applications within 30 days of the previous application Apply no more than 4 5 quarts (2 0
Ibs acid equivalent) per acre per use season
Postemergence (woody plants)
9 Limited to 1 application per year
o Maximum of 2 25 gallons (4 0 Ibs) ae/acre per year
Applications to non cropland areas are not applicable to treatment of commercial timber or other plants being grown for sale
or other commercial use or for commercial seed production or for research purposes
Postemergence Control of Annual and Perennial Weeds Apply 0 5 1 gallon of HardBall to emerged weeds For best
results treat when weeds are young and actively growing
Postemergence Control of Woody Plants Apply 05-2 gallons of HardBall to trees and brush when foliage is fully
expanded and plants are actively growing
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Special Uses
On rights of way Up to2 25 gallons (4 0 Ibs acid equivalent) can be applied in a single application This includes electrical
power lines communication lines pipelines highways and railroads that intersect wooded areas or stands of trees brush
and woody plants Usage under this section is not applicable to treatment of commercial timber or other plants being grown
for sale or other commercial use or for commercial seed production or for research purposes
ORNAMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL TURFGRASSES LAWNS GOLF COURSES (Fairways Aprons Tees and
Roughs), PARKS AND CEMETERIES
Do not apply more than 1 5 Ibs ae per acre per application The maximal seasonal application rate is 3 0 Ibs ae per acre
excluding spot treatments The maximum number of broadcast applications per treatment site is 2 per year For best
results do not mow turf 1 to 2 days before or after application Turf watering should be delayed for at least 1 hour after
application Avoid contacting desirable trees shrubs flowers or vegetables since plant injury may result Do not apply to
newly seeded areas until grass is well established and has been mowed several times A period of about 30 days after
application is usually a sufficient interval before reseedmg grasses (or other plants) Seeding a small area and observing
response is recommended before large scale seeding
Cool Season Grasses To control many emerged broadleaf weeds in cool season turfgrasses such as tall fescue
bluegrass or perennial ryegrass apply 1 0 - 1 75 quarts per acre (0 75 1 28 fluid ounces per 1 000 square feet)
Preferred application timing for broadcast treatment is in the early spring when small weeds have emerged and are actively
growing under good moisture conditions For very weedy turf a follow up broadcast or spot application may be needed
from 2 to 4 weeks later Summer applications are typically spot treatments of individual weeds that have emerged after a
spring broadcast treatment In the fall when cooler wetter conditions favor active weed growth broadcast application may
be appropriate for very weedy turf such as an area that had no spring broadcast treatment Do not use on centipede
carpetgrass St Augustine bentgrass or Dichondra turf or where desirable clovers are present
RANGELAND PASTURES AND PERENNIAL GRASSLANDS NOT IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION
HardBall can be used to control or suppress a number of susceptible broadleaf weeds in rangeland or perennial
grasslands that are set aside from agricultural use such as in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or similar
government programs Consult program rules to determine whether grass and hay may be used For best results apply
when broadleaf weeds are small Adequate moisture is needed for best grass tolerance and weed control Addition of a
nonionic surfactant such as INDUCE® or DYNE AMIC® usually improves weed control
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Postemergence
For susceptible annual and biennial broadleaf weeds Use 4 5 pints (1 0 Ibs ae/acre per application)
For moderately susceptible biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds 2 25 4 5 quarts (1 0 Ib to 2 Ibs ae/acre per application
For difficult to control weeds and woody plants Use 4 5 quarts (2 0 Ibs ae/acre) per application
• Limited to 2 applications per year
• Maximum of 2 0 Ibs ae/acre per application
» Minimum of 30 days between applications
« If grass is to be cut for hay Agricultural Use Requirements for the Worker Protection Standard are applicable
« The preharvest interval (PHI) is 7 days (cut forage for hay)
• For program lands such as Conservation Reserve Program consult program rules to determine whether grass or hay
may be used The more restrictive requirements of the program rules or this label must be followed
Plant Response Injury to legumes bent grass and other warm season grasses is likely to occur Grasses may be
discolored following treatment If grass seed production is desired do not apply when grass is in boot to milk stage or after
heading begins
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New Stands Preseedmg applications can be made at least 30 days prior to seeding Newly seeded stands should only be
treated after they are all well established (more than 5 true leaves) or injury may occur Apply 10-40 pints per acre when
weeds are small and actively growing Addition of a surfactant may increase the risk of injury at this stage of growth
Established Stands For optimum results weeds must be actively growing Apply 2 25 - 3 25 pints per acre for annual
weeds and up to 4 5 pints per acre for biennial or perennial weeds Treat biennial weeds when they are in the seedling to
rosette stage and before flower stalks become apparent Treat perennial weeds in the bud to bloom stage For brush
species in rangeland apply up to 4 5 quarts per acre in an oil spray (see Mixing Instructions ) Another option is to add 1
gallon of oil per acre to a HardBall water spray (see Mixing Instructions) Repeat applications in the same or subsequent
year may be needed to control brush species
Livestock Feeding Restrictions Do not graze dairy animals on treated areas within 6 days of application Do not graze
meat animals within 3 days of slaughter Treated grass cut for hay should not be cut within 30 days of application For
government program grasslands follow program grazing restrictions if more restrictive than those stated above
PISTACHIOS FILBERTS POME FRUITS STONE FRUITS AND TREE NUT ORCHARDS
HardBall is comprised of a 2 4 D acid formulation that may be used in low volume ground application equipment The
product is used in directed applications to control broadleaf weeds in established pistachio pome fruits stone fruits and
tree nut plantings and orchards HardBall is to be applied as a broadcast treatment in the row middles of established trees
as well as a band application to control many broadleaf weeds in the tree rows and the orchard floor
Note Established and transplanted stock must be at least (1) one year old and in good growing conditions
APPLICATION METHOD
The precise and uniform application of HardBall is essential to obtain satisfactory economic control while minimizing the
potential injury to the trees Avoid direct contact with the fruit foliage lower limbs stems tree trunks and any exposed
roots
It is best to use a fixed boom with flat fan nozzles at not more than 25 psi For small concentrated infestations small areas
individual weeds or as a follow up application spot treating is recommended with hand held nozzle sprayer Do not apply
HardBall when conditions favorable to drift are present
APPLICATION TIMING
Most annuals will be best controlled when they are actively growing either in the spring or fall Most biennials are best
controlled when they are in the seedling to rosette stage Sequential applications may have to be utilized to obtain the best
results Perennials that are either in the early bud to bloom stage or during fall regrowth have the best chance of being
controlled at this time
TANK MIXTURES
For improved broadleaf control HardBall may be applied in combination with other approved products The combination
must be used in accordance to the most restrictive label limitations of the product in the tank mix Both products must be
labeled for the site of application Dosages of the tank mix must not cause either product to exceed the tolerance
established for that active ingredient on the use site to be applied on All applications of the tank mix must be in accordance
with Federal State and local use limitations
IRRIGATION RESTRICTIONS
Hardball is not to be applied to sandy or shallow soils or to dry soils without vegetation in Pistachio Pome Fruit Stone Fruit
or Tree Nut Orchards Best results with HardBall can be obtained when the product is applied 1 2 days following irrigation
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Do not apply the product immediately prior to irrigation or irrigate immediately following an application
DO NOT APPLY HardBall THROUGH ANY TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM DOSAGE RATES FOR BROADLEAF
WEED CONTROL
The following dosage rate listed are for broadcast applications The proper amount of HardBall to be used in banded or
row applications must be determined by using the following formula
Dosage Rate per Treated Acre = Spray Band Width x Broadcast rate per Acre
Tree Row Width
Recommended Spray Volumes Generally 1-10 gallons per acre is sufficient but in many cases 10-25 gallons may be
needed to obtain adequate coverage
Note Do not graze or feed cover crops from treated orchards to livestock
PISTACHIOS
CROP STAGE APPLICATION RATE/ACRE DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Orchard Floor Broadcast 06-1 15 gallons Most annuals will be best controlled
when they are actively growing either in
the spring or fall Most biennials are
best controlled when they are in the
seedling to rosette stage Sequential
applications may have to be utilized to
obtain the best results Perennials that
are either in the early bud to bloom
stage or during fall regrowth have the
best chance of being controlled at this
time
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS PISTACHIOS
« Limited to 2 applications per year
• Maximum of 4 5 quarts (2 0 Ibs) ae/acre per application
• Minimum of 30 days between applications
• PHI (Pre Harvest Interval) 60 days
« Do not cut orchard floor forage for hay within 7 days of application
POME FRUITS (Apples and Pears)
CROP STAGE APPLICATION RATE HardBall DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Orchard Floor Broadcast 06-1 15 gallons per acre Apply broadcast for the control of
unwanted vegetation on the orchard
floors It is important to avoid contact
with the fruit fruit foliage and tree
trunks lower limbs and exposed brace
roots Two applications 75 days apart
are permitted
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RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS POME FRUITS
Postemergence
« Limited to 2 applications per year
« Maximum of 4 5 quarts (2 0 Ibs) ae/acre per application
• Minimum of 75 days between applications
« Do not cut orchard floor forage for hay within 7 days of application
« PHI (Pre Harvest Interval) 14 days
STONE FRUITS (Cherries. Peaches. Plums)
CROP STAGE APPLICATION RATE HardBall DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Orchard Floor Broadcast 06-1 15 gallons per acre Apply at the broadcast rate of per
application for the control of unwanted
vegetation on the orchard floors It is
important to avoid contact with the fruit
foliage tree trunks lower limbs and
exposed brace roots Two applications
75 days apart are permitted per year
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS STONE FRUITS
Postemergence
« Limited to 2 applications per year
• Maximum of 4 5 quarts (2 0 Ibs) ae/acre per application
« Minimum of 75 days between applications
e Do not cut orchard floor forage for hay within 7 days of application
• PHI (Pre Harvest Interval) 40 days
POTATOES (Fresh Market Only)
CROP STAGE
Postemergence
APPLICATION RATE
3 25 - 5 0 ounces per acre (Max rate
07 Ibs acid equivalent per acre)
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Make first application when potatoes
are in pre bud stage (about 7 to 10
inches) and make a second application
10 to 14 days later
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS POTATOES
Postemergence
« PHI (Pre Harvest Interval) Do not harvest within 45 days of application
» Maximum rate 0 07 Ibs acid equivalent per acre per application
e Limited to 2 applications per year
« Retreatment Interval Minimum of 10 days between applications
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RICE
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HardBall PER ACRE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Preplan!
Postemergent
1-225 quarts
1 - 3 25 quarts
Apply HardBall 2 4 weeks prior to
planting
Apply in the late tillering stage of
development at the time of first joint
development (first to second green
ring) usually 6 to 9 weeks after
emergence
Preplant
« Limited to one preplant application per crop cycle
• Maximum of 4 5 pints (1 0 Ib ae/acre) per preplant application
Postemerqence
* Limited to one postemergence application per crop cycle
» Maximum of 1 5 Ibs ae/acre per postemergence application
Note Do not apply after panicle initiation after rice mternodes exceed Vz inch at early seedling early panicle boot
flowering or early heading growth stages Do not harvest within 60 days of application Maximum allowable use rate per
acre per season is 1 5 pounds acid equivalent Use 2 or more gallons of spray solution per acre 2 4 D can injure some rice
varieties Before spraying consult local Extension Service or University specialists for appropriate rates and timing of
sprays
WILD RICE
(For use in Minnesota Only)
CROP STAGE MAXIMUM APPLICATION
RATE/ACRE
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Postemergence paddies 10-12 ounces For use only on wild rice grown
commercially
Apply to rice in the 1 to 2 aerial leaf
through early tillering stage Do not
spray after wild rice has reached the
boot stage For best coverage apply 4
to 10 gallons total spray solution per
acre
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE ON WILD RICE
• PHI Do not harvest within 60 days of application
« Limited to one (1) Application per crop cycle
• Max seasonal rate Apply no more than 18 ounces (0 25 Ib acid equivalent) per acre use season
» Use 2 or more gallons of spray solution per acre
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SORGHUM (Miio Gram)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HardBall PER ACRE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Postemergence 1/2 4 5 pints
Over the top Application 1/2 2 25 pints
To control small broadleaf weeds
apply when sorghum is 6 to 15 inches
tall to top of canopy If sorghum is taller
than 8 inches to top of canopy use
drop nozzles to keep spray off crop
foliage The lowest rates may not
provide adequate weed control unless
used in a tank mixture with another
registered herbicide Highest rates may
increase risk of injury Do not treat
during the boot flowering or early
dough stages Do not permit meat or
dairy animals to consume treated crop
as fodder or forage for 30 days
following applications
When crop is 6 to 8 inches tall use as
an over the top broadcast spray by
ground or air
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS SORGHUM (Milo)
• Do not permit meat or dairy animals to consume treated crop as fodder or forage for 30 days following application
« PHI Do not harvest within 30 days of application
« Limited to one (1) Application per crop cycle
« Max seasonal rate Apply no more than 4 5 pints (1 0 Ib acid equivalent) per acre use season
« Use 2 or more gallons of spray solution per acre
SORGHUM - SUDAN GRASS HYBRIDS (Forage Crop Only)
WEEDS IN CROPS AMOUNT OF HardBall PER ACRE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Postemergence 1-45 pints To control small broadleaf weeds
apply when sorghum sudan has at
least 6 leaves is well established and
is 5 to 10 inches tall at the rate of 16 to
35 fluid ounces per acre Do not treat
crop over 10 inches tall through
maturity Plant response Even when
sprayed at the proper stage some crop
injury is likely including reduced seed
production If risk of crop injury is
unacceptable do not use this product
The lower rate may reduce the risk of
crop injury but will result in reduced
weed control
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RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATION Sorghum Sudan Grass Hybrids (Forage Crop Only)
• Do not permit meat or dairy animals to consume treated crop as fodder or forage for 30 days following application
• PHI Do not harvest within 30 days of application
<> Limited to one (1) application per crop cycle
» Max seasonal rate Apply no more than 4 5 pints (1 0 Ib acid equivalent) per acre use season
e Use 2 or more gallons of spray solution per acre
SOYBEANS (Preplan! Only)
WEEDS IN CROP AMOUNT OF HardBall PER ACRE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Preplant only 2 to 2 25 pints
4 5 pints
Apply not less than 30 days prior to
planting soybeans when weeds are
small and actively growing Use the
higher rate on larger weeds and when
perennials are present Limited to two
(2) applications
Apply not less than 30 days prior to
planting soybeans when weeds are
actively growing Limited to one (1)
application
In addition to those weeds found on the
GENERAL WEED LIST HardBall will
suppress or control the following
broadleaf weeds frequently
encountered in reduced tillage soybean
production systems alfalfa bullnettle
smallflowered bittercress Carolina
geranium smallflowered buttercup
common and rough cmquefoil red
clover* horseweed or marestail
mousetail wild mustard field
pennycress cutleaf evening primrose
common purslane speedwell
velvetleaf and Virginia copperleaf*
These weeds are only partially
controlled
Apply no more than 2 0 pints of
HardBall in one season prior to
planting soybeans After applying plant
soybean seed as deep as practical or
at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep Adjust
the planter press wheel if necessary
to ensure that planted seed is
completely covered
If desired HardBall may be applied
pre plant to soybeans in tank mixtures
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with other herbicides such as Poast®
PoastPlus® Roundup® Roundup D
Pak® Honcho® Gramoxone Extra®
Prowl® Pursuit Plus® Scepter®
Scepter 70 DC Squadron® and others
that are registered for pre plant
soybean use
NOTE Unacceptable injury to
soybeans planted in fields previously
treated with HardBall may occur and
the extent of injury will depend on
weather and agronomic factors such as
the amount of weed vegetation and
previous crop residue present that may
be in effect between the time of
application and the emergence of the
soybean plant
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE IN SOYBEANS (PRE PLANT)
Preplan!
0 Preplan! for Two (2) applications per crop cycle
• Limited to 2 preplant applications per crop cycle
« Maximum of 36 ounces per acre per preplant application
• Apply not less than 15 days prior to planting soybeans
0 Preplant for Single (1) application per crop cycle
« Limited to 1 preplant application per crop cycle
« Maximum of 72 ounces per acre per preplant application
• Apply not less than 30 days prior to planting soybeans
o Do not apply HardBall when weather conditions such as temperature air inversions or wind favor drift from treated
areas to susceptible plants
« Do not apply HardBall prior to planting soybeans if you are not prepared to accept the results of soybean injury including
possible loss of stand and yield
• Do not replant fields treated with HardBall in the same growing season with crops other than those labeled for 2 4 D pre
plant use
« Do not mow or cultivate weeds prior to treating with HardBall as poor control may result
« Do not cut for feed treated hay forage or fodder or graze treated soybeans to livestock
« Do not apply HardBall pre plant to soybeans in fields having a coarse textured soil where the percent organic matter is
<1 0%
o Do not feed treated hay forage or fodder Livestock should be restricted from feeding/grazing of treated cover crops
» Not currently registered for use in California
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STRAWBERRIES
CROP STAGE
Dormant or after last picking
APPLICATION RATE/ACRE
6 6 75 pints
DIRECTIONS/TIMING
Apply to established plantings when
strawberries have gone into dormancy
or soon after the last picking
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR USE IN STRAWBERRIES
Limited to 1 application per crop cycle
Maximum seasonal rate 110 ounces (1 5 Ibs acid equivalent) per acre per application
State Restrictions Do not apply in California or Florida
SUGARCANE
WEEDS IN CROPS
Preemergence
Postemergence
AMOUNT OF HardBall PER ACRE
4 to 8 pints
8 to 9 2 pints
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Apply as a preemergent spray before
canes appear for control of emerged
weeds
Apply after cane emerges through
canopy closure Consult local
Agricultural Experiment or Extension
Service Weed Specialists on specific
use of this product
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Preemergence
» Limited to one application per crop cycle
» Maximum of 2 0 Ibs ae/acre per application
Postemergence
» Limited to one application per crop cycle
• Maximum of 2 0 Ibs ae/acre per application
« Do not harvest cane prior to crop maturity
Maximum per Crop Cycle
• Do not apply more than 4 Ibs ae/acre per crop cycle
e Always use more than 2 gallons of spray solution per acre
SOD FARMS
HardBall is intended for use on Sod Farms to provide selective control of certain broadleaf weeds in cool season and warm
season turfgrass established for commercial sod production Apply HardBall to actively growing broadleaf weeds Follow up
may be required for dense infestations of perennial and biennial weeds For best results do not mow turf 1 to 2 days before
or after application Turf watering should be delayed until two days after application Do not apply to newly seeded areas
until grass is well established and has been mowed at least twice
Reseedmg Grass areas Do not reseed until at least 30 days after application of ® HardBall Seeding a small area and
observing response is recommended before a large scale seeding is accomplished
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Application Rates
HardBall application rates and spray volumes will vary with the growth stage and population of broadleaf weeds to be
controlled In general the smaller the weed the lower use of the listed rate range will provide satisfactory control The larger
the weed the population and environmental conditions will require the higher end of the rate range to achieve satisfactory
control especially for many of the perennial broadleaf weeds
Rate For Sod Farms
Species
Amount of Product
Pints/Acre
Spray Volume
Gallons/Acre
Cool Season Turf
Kentucky Bluegrass
Perennial Ryegrass
Fescue spp
Creeping Bentrgass
2 to 3 5
2 to 3 5
2 to 3 5
1 5
20 to 100
20 to 100
20 to 100
20 to 100
Warm Season Turf
Centipede grass
Common Bermudgrass
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Bahiagrass
Zoysiagrass
1 5 to 2 5
1 5 to 2 5
15to25
15to25
1 5 to 2 5
20 to 100
20 to 100
20 to 100
20 to 100
Precautions and Limitations for SOD FARMS
« Limited to two (2) applications per year
• Maximum of 4 5 quarts (2 Ibs ae) per acre per application
• Retreatment interval is 21 days
• Do not apply this HardBall to any variety of St Augustine grass Do not use HardBall on carpet grass Dichondra or
where desirable clovers are present
e Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system
• Avoid drift or spray mist onto vegetables flowers ornamental plants shrubs trees and other desirable plants Do
not pour spray solution or rmsate near any desirable plants
« Do not apply HardBall immediately before rainfall or irrigation Do not water the turfgrass for 24 hours after
application
« Application to Bermuda grass can be during dormancy or when actively growing Do not apply during periods of
semi dormancy or transition
FOREST MANAGEMENT (INCLUDING SITE PREP FOREST ROADSIDES BRUSH CONTROL ESTABLISHED
CONIFER RELEASE)
For the general control of annual biennial and perennial broadleaf weeds and brush Apply to emerged weeds and
brush For best results treat when weeds and brush are young and actively growing For broadcast applications apply no
more than 2 25 gallons (4 0 Ibs acid equivalent) per acre per 12 months
Broadcast application
Limited to 1 broadcast application per year
Maximum of 2 25 gallons (4 0 Ibs ae/)acre per broadcast application
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Basal spray Cut Surface - Stumps and Frill
Limit of one basal spray or cut surface application per year
Maximum of 4 5 gallons (8 0 Ibs ae) per 100 gallons of spray solution
Injection
Limit to one injection application per year
Maximum of 2 ml of 4 0 Ibs ae formulation per injection site
For specific use site applications and restrictions see the appropriate site specific instructions as follows
Forest Site Preparation
Bud break Spray For control of alder susceptible broadleaf weeds and susceptible woody plants before planting forest
seedlings apply up to 2 0 gallons per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre Apply as an oil spray (see
Mixing Instructions ) after alder buds break but before foliage is 1/4 full size A water spray including 2 to 4 quarts per acre
of diesel oil fuel oil stove oil or crop oil concentrate may also be used
ANNUAL BIENNIAL PERENNIAL BROADLEAF WEEDS AND GENERAL BRUSH CONTROL
Foliage Spray To control seedlings and susceptible woody plants before planting forest apply up to 2 0 gallons per acre
in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre If desired apply as a water spray including up to 1 quart of diesel oil
fuel oil stove oil or crop oil concentrate per gallon of water (see Mixing Instructions ) For best results apply after alder
foliage has reached full size
TREE AND BRUSH CONTROL (i e alder ash aspen birch black gum, cherry elm, oak, sweet gum tulip poplar,
willow and others)
Basal Spray Treatment Mix 2 4 gallons of HardBall per 100 gallons of diluent (may contain oil) Apply directly to base
and root collar of all stems until the spray begins to accumulate at the ground line Also wetting stems with this mixture may
aid control
Cut Surface Stumps Mix 2 4 gallons of HardBall per 100 gallons of diluent (may contain oil) Apply as soon as possible
after curing trees Thoroughly soak the entire stump with 2 4 D mixture Also treat exposed roots and bark
Frill Mix 2 4 gallons of HardBall per 100 gallons of diluent (may contain oil) Make frills with an axe or other tool that can
cut overlapping v shaped notches through the bark in a continuous ring around the base of the tree Treat freshly cut frills
with as much HardBall mixture as they will hold
Injection Make injections as near to the root collar as possible using one injection per inch of trunk dbh (4 Vz feet) for
resistant species such as hickory Injections should overlap For best results injections should be made during the growing
season (May 15th through October 15th in many areas) The injection bit must penetrate the bark Apply 2 4 ml of HardBall
per injection site
Conifer Release To control alder susceptible broadleaf weeds and susceptible woody plants in young conifer stands
apply up to 1 gallon per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre This spring foliage treatment should be
applied as a water spray when 3/4 of the brush foliage has full size leaves and before new conifer growth reaches 2 inches
in length Such stages usually occur between early May and mid June but application timing should be based on growth
stages of brush and conifers Application may cause leader deformation and other conifer injury but trees should overcome
it during the next growing season
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To control tanoak madrone ceanothus canyon live oak and manzanita and to release Douglas fir hemlock Sitka spruce
or grand fir apply up to 1 5 gallons per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre This spring foliage
treatment should be applied as a water spray including if desired up to 1 quart of diesel oil fuel oil stove oil or crop oil
concentrate per gallon of water (see Mixing Instructions ) Make application before new growth on Douglas fir is 2 inches
long To release ponderosa pine from the same species treat before new pine growth begins in the spring Addition of oil
or oil concentrate may cause unacceptable injury to pines For dormant applications in late winter or early spring for control
of susceptible woody species such as alder willow poplars cherry vine maple ceanothus tanoak madrone and
manzanita apply up to 1 5 gallons per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre This dormant treatment
should be applied in diesel oil fuel oil stove oil or other suitable diluent such as water plus crop oil concentrate (see
Mixing Instructions ) Do not use in plantations where pine and larch are among the desired crop species
To control hazel brush in the Lake states apply up to 1 0 gallon per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre
Apply as a water spray when new shoot growth of hazel is complete (usually mid July)
After conifer species such as white pine ponderosa pine jack pine red pine black spruce white spruce red spruce and
balsam fir crease growth and harden off and brush is still actively growing in late summer apply up to 1 5 gallons per acre in
a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre Apply as a water spray to control certain competing hardwoods such as
alder aspen birch hazel and willow However if possible injury cannot be tolerated do not use since this treatment may
cause conifer injury
Forest Roadsides To control susceptible broadleaf weeds and woody plants on forest roadsides apply 05 15 gallons
per acre in a minimum of 10 gallons spray mixture per acre Apply as a water spray and if desired include up to 3 quarts
per acre of diesel oil fuel oil stove oil or crop oil concentrate (see Mixing Instructions ) Apply when sufficient foliage is
present for absorption
Established Conifers (including Christmas trees)
Directed Spray or Spot Spray To control susceptible broadleaf weeds mix up to 1 0 gallon per 100 gallons of water and
apply to emerged weeds in the spring with ground equipment Avoid contacting conifer foliage with spray or drift as injury
may result For brush mix 20 gallons per 100 gallons of water Thoroughly spray brush in full foliage but avoid contacting
conifer foliage with spray or drift Do not apply more than the equivalent of 2 0 gallons per acre
Over the Top Broadcast Application To control susceptible broadleaf weeds apply 0 5 gallons per acre in a minimum of
10 gallons spray mixture per acre To decrease the potential for injury to firs apply only before bud break in the spring
and/or after complete bud set and hardening in the late summer or fall Avoid treatment during the year of intended harvest
AQUATIC WEED CONTROL
Notice to Applicators Before application coordination and approval of local and state authorities may be required either
by letter of agreement or issuance of special permits for such use
Ground or Surface Application Do not apply when wind speeds are at or above 10 mph
Air Application Do not apply when wind speeds are at or above 5 mph The restrictions do not apply to subsurface
applications used in weed control programs
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DITCH BANK APPLICATION
RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WEED AND BRUSH ON IRRIGATION CANAL DITCHBANKS
o Postemergence
o Limited to 2 applications per season
o Maximum of 1 15 gallons (2 Ib ae) per acre per application
o Maximum of 2 25 gallons (4 Ib ae) per acre per season
o Minimum of 30 days between applications
« Spot treatment permitted
o Do not use on small canals with a flow rate less than 10 cubic feet per second (CFS) where water will be used for
drinking purposes CFS may be estimated by using the formula below The approximate velocity needed for the
calculation can be determined by observing the length of time that it takes a floating object to travel a defined
distance Divide the distance (ft) by the time (sec) to estimate velocity (ft per sec) Repeat 3 times and use the
average to calculate CFS
Average Width (ft) x Average Depth (ft) x Average Velocity (ft per sec) = CFS
* Note For ditchbank weeds
o Do not allow boom spray to be directed onto water surface
o Do not spray across stream to opposite bank
• When spraying shoreline weeds allow no more than 2 foot overspray onto water with an average of less than one
foot overspray to prevent introduction of greater than negligible amounts of chemical into the water
Use power sprayers operated with a boom or spray gun mounted on a boat tractor or truck Thorough wetting of foliage is
essential for maximum control Use 100 to 400 GPA of spray mixture Special precautions such as the use of low pressure
large nozzles and thickening agents should be taker") to avoid spray drift in areas of sensitive crops For DIRECTASPRA™
operation use with 1 pint of drift control agent in 50 to 100 gallons of water For other applications follow the drift control
agent label for mixing directions
FOR AQUATIC WEEDS IN LAKES PONDS RESERVOIRS MARSHES BAYOUS DRAINAGE DITCHES CANALS
AND RIVERS AND STREAMS THAT ARE QUIESCENT OR SLOW MOVING INCUDING PROGRAMS OF THE
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY Use 1 5 gallons of HardBall per acre foot For best results apply in spring or early
summer A second treatment may be needed when weeds show signs of recovery but no later than September in most
areas Spray to wet foliage thoroughly Application should be made when leaves are fully developed above water line and
plants are actively growing Apply to attain a concentration of 2 to 4 ppm
EMERGENT AND FLOATING WEEDS
Surface Application Apply 2 3 gallons per acre in a minimum spray volume of 5 gallons mix per acre
Air Application Use drift control spray equipment or thickening agents mixed into the spray solution Apply 2 3 gallons per
acre through standard boom systems with a minimum of 5 gallons of spray mix per acre For MICROFOIL® drift control
spray systems apply in 12 15 gallons spray mix per acre
o Maximum of 2 3 gallons (4 0 Ibs ae)/surface acre per application
o Limited to 2 applications per season
» Minimum of 21 days between applications
« Spot treatments are permitted
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Apply to emergent aquatic weeds in ponds lakes reservoirs marshes bayous drainage ditches non irrigation canals
rivers and streams that are quiescent or slow moving Coordination and approval of local and state authorities may be
required either by letter of agreement or issuance of special permits for aquatic applications
Water Use
1 Water for irrigation or sprays
A If treated water is intended to be used only for crops or non crop areas that are labeled for direct treatment with 2 4 D
such as pastures turf or cereal grains the treated water may be used to irrigate and/or mix sprays for these sites at anytime
after the 2 4 D aquatic application
B Due to potential phytotoxicity considerations the following restrictions are applicable If treated water is intended to be
used to irrigate or mix sprays for plants grown in commercial nurseries and greenhouses and other plants or crops that are
not labeled for direct treatment with 2 4 D the water must not be used unless one of the following restrictions has been
observed
i A setback distance from functional water mtake(s) of >600 ft was used for the application or
ii A waiting period of 7 days from the time of application has elapsed or
HI An approved assay indicates that the 2 4 D concentration is 100 ppb (01 ppm) or less at the water intake Wait
at least 3 days after application before initial sampling at water intake
2 Drinking water (potable water)
A Consult with appropriate state or local water authorities before applying this product to public waters State or local
agencies may require permits The potable water use restrictions on this label are to ensure that consumption of water
by the public is allowed only when the concentration of 2 4 D in the water is less than the MCL (Maximum Contaminant
Level) of 70 ppb Applicators should consider the unique characteristics of the treated waters to assure that 2 4 D
concentrations in potable water do not exceed 70 ppb at the time of consumption
B For floating and emergent weed applications the drinking water setback distance from functioning potable water
intakes is >600ft
C If no setback distance of ^600 ft is used for the application applicators or the authorizing organization must
provide a drinking water notification prior to a 2 4 D application to the party responsible for a public water supply or to
individual private water users Notification to the party responsible for a public water supply or to individual private water
users must be done in a manner to assure that the party is aware of a water use restrictions when this product is
applied to potable water
The following is an example of an example of notification via posting but other methods of notification which convey the
above restrictions may be used and may be required in some cases under state or local law or as a condition of a
permit
Example Posting notification should be located every 250 feet including the shoreline of the treated area and up to 250
feet of shoreline past the application site to include immediate public access points Posting must include the day and
time of application Posting may be removed if analysis of a sample collected at the intake 3 or more days following
application shows that the concentration in the water is less than 70 ppb (100 ppb for irrigation or sprays) or after 7
days following application whichever occurs first
Text of notification Wait 7 days before diverting functioning surface water intakes from the treated aquatic site to use
as drinking water irrigation or sprays unless water at functioning drinking water intakes is tested at least 3 days after
application and is demonstrated by assay to contain not more than 70 ppb 24 D (100 ppb for irrigation or sprays)
Application Date Time
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D Following each application of this product treated water must not be used for drinking water unless one of the
following restrictions has been observed
i A setback distance from functional water mtake(s) of >600 ft was used for the application or
n A waiting period of at least 7 days from the time of application has elapsed or
in An approved assay indicates that the 2 4 D concentration is 70 ppb (0 07 ppm) or less at the water intake
Sampling for drinking water analysis should occur no sooner than 3 days after 2 4 D application Analysis of
samples must be completed by a laboratory that is certified under the Safe Drinking Water Act to perform
drinking water analysis using a currently approved version of analytical Method Number 515 555 other
methods for 2 4 D as may be listed in Title 40CFR Part 141 24 or Method Number 4015 (immunoassay of 2 4
D) from U S EPA Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste SW 846
E Note Existing potable water intakes that are no longer in use such as those replaced by a connection to
municipal water system or a potable water well are not considered to be functioning potable water intakes
F Drinking water setback distances do not apply to terrestrial applications of 2 4 D adjacent to water bodies with potable
water intakes
3 Except as stated above there are no restrictions on using water from treated areas for swimming fishing watering
livestock or domestic purposes
SUBMERGED AQUATIC WEEDS
Subsurface Application Apply 25-62 gallons per acre foot as a concentrate directly into the water through boat
mounted distribution systems
Maximum of 10 8 Ibs ae/per acre foot per application
Limited to 2 applications per season
Apply to aquatic weeds in ponds lakes reservoirs marshes bayous drainage ditches non irrigation canals rivers and
streams that are quiescent or slow moving
Do not apply within 21 days of previous application
When treating moving bodies of water applications must be made while traveling upstream to prevent concentration of 2 4
D downstream from the application
Coordination and approval of local and state authorities may be required either by letter of agreement or issuance of
special permits for such use
Table 1 Amount of 2 4 D to Apply for a Target Subsurface Concentration
Surface Area
1 acre
Average Depth
1ft
2ft
3ft
4ft
5ft
For typical
conditions - 2 ppm
2 4 D ae/acre foot
5 4 Ibs
10 8 Ibs
16 2 Ibs
21 6 Ibs
27 0 Ibs
For difficult
conditions* 4ppm
2 4 D ae/acre
10 8 Ibs
21 6 Ibs
32 4 Ibs
43 2 Ibs
54 0 Ibs
Examples include spot treatment of pioneer colonies of Eurasian Water Milfoil and certain difficult
to control aquatic species
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Water Use
1 Water for irrigation or sprays
A If treated water is intended to be used only for crops or non crop areas that are labeled for direct treatment with 2 4 D
such as pastures turf or cereal grains the treated water may be used to irrigate and/or mix sprays for these sites at anytime
after the 2 4 D aquatic application
B Due to potential phytotoxicity and/or residue considerations the following restrictions are applicable
If treated water is intended to be used to irrigate or mix sprays for unlabeled crops non crop areas or other plants not
labeled for direct treatment with 2 4 D the water must not be used unless one of the following restrictions has been
observed
i A setback distance described in the Drinking Water Setback Table was used for the application or
ii A waiting period of 21 days from the time of application has elapsed or
HI An approved assay indicates that the 2 4 D concentration is 100 ppb (0 1 ppm) or less at the water intake See
Table 3 for the waiting period after application but before taking the imtial sampling at water intake
2 Drinking water (potable water)
A Consult with appropriate state or local water authorities before applying this product to public waters State or local
agencies may require permits
The potable water use restrictions on this label are to ensure that consumption of water by the public is allowed only when
the concentration of 2 4 D in the water is less than the MCL (Maximum Contaminant Level) of 70 ppb Applicators should
consider the unique characteristics of the treated waters to assure that 2 4 D concentrations in potable water do not exceed
70 ppb at the time of consumption
B For submersed weed applications the drinking water setback distances from functioning potable water intakes are
provided in Table 2 Drinking Water Setback Distance (below)
C If no setback distance from the Drinking Water Setback Table (Table 2) is to be used for the application applicators or
the authorizing organization must provide a drinking water notification and an advisory to shut off all potable water intakes
prior to a 2 4 D application Notification to the party responsible for a public water supply or to individual private water users
must be done in a manner to assure that the party is aware of the water use restrictions when this product is applied to
potable water The following is an example of an example of notification via posting but other methods of notification which
convey the above restrictions may be used and may be required in some cases under state or local law or as a condition of
a permit
Example
Posting notification should be located every 250 feet including the shoreline of the treated area and up to 250 feet of
shoreline past the application site to include immediate public access points Posting should include the day and time of
application Posting may be removed if analysis of a sample collected at the intake no sooner than stated in Table 3 (below)
shows that the concentration in the water is less than 70 ppb (100 ppb for irrigation or sprays) or after 21 days following
application whichever occurs first
Text of notification Wait 21 days before diverting functioning surface water intakes from the treated aquatic site to use as
drinking water irrigation or sprays unless water at functioning drinking water intakes is tested no sooner than (insert days
from Table 3) and is demonstrated by assay to contain not more than 70 ppb 24 D (100 ppb for irrigation or sprays)
Application Date Time
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D Following each application of this product treated water must not be used for drinking water unless one of the following
restrictions has been observed
i A setback distance described in the Drinking Water Setback Distance Table was used for the application or
ii A waiting period of at least 21 days from the time of application has elapsed or
MI An approved assay indicates that the 2 4 D concentration is 70 ppb (0 07 ppm) or less at the water intake
Sampling for drinking water analysis should occur no sooner than stated in Table 3 Analysis of samples must
be completed by a laboratory that is certified under The Safe Drinking Water Act to perform drinking water
analysis using a currently approved version of analytical Method Number 515 555 other methods for 2 4 D as
may be listed in Title 40CFR Part 141 24 or Method Number 4015 (immunoassay of 24 D) from U S EPA
Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste SW 846
E Note Existing potable water intakes that are no longer in use such as those replaced by a connection to a municipal
water system or a potable water well are not considered to be functioning potable water intakes
F Drinking water setback distances do not apply to terrestrial applications of 2 4 D adjacent to water bodies with potable
water intakes
3 Except as stated above there are no restrictions on using water from treated areas for swimming fishing watering
livestock or domestic purposes
Table 2 Drinking Water Setback Distance for Submersed Weed Applications
Application Rate and Minimum Setback Distance (feet) from Functioning Potable Water Intake
1 ppm*
600
2ppm
1200
3ppm
1800
4ppm
2400
ppm acid equivalent target water concentration
Table 3 Sampling for Drinking Water Analysis
Applications
After 2 4 D Application for Submersed Weed
Minimum Days After Application Before Initial Water Sampling at the Functioning Potable Water
Intake
1 ppm
5
2ppm
10
3ppm
10
4ppm
14
ppm acid equivalent target water concentration
WATER HYACINTH (Eichomia crassipe) For control of actively growing plants with surface and air applications use 4 8
pints per acre Spray the weed mass only Use 8 pints when plants are matured or when the weed mass is dense
WATER MILFOIL (Mynophyllum spicatum) For Eurasian Water Milfoil in programs conducted by the Tennessee Valley
Authority (TVA) in dams and reservoirs of the TVA system HardBallwill control Water Milfoil with surface subsurface and
air applications
To control water milfoil when less than 5 gallons of concentrate per acre is specified dilute the concentrate with water to
apply a minimum of 5 gallons of spray mix per acre Do not treat within Vz mile of potable water intakes Shoreline areas
should be treated by sub surface injection applied by boat to avoid aerial drift Do not apply when weather conditions favor
drift from target area
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Restrictions and Limitations for Aquatic Use
Do not exceed 4 0 Ibs acid equivalent per surface acre per application Do not reapply less than 3 weeks after prior
application Do not apply within 1 500 feet of active potable water intakes
Fish breathe dissolved oxygen in the water and a water/oxygen ratio must be maintained Decaying weeds use up oxygen
When treating continuous dense weed masses it may be appropriate to treat only part of the infestation at a time For
example apply HardBall in lanes separated by untreated strips that can be treated after vegetation in treated lanes has
disintegrated During the growing season weeds decompose in a 2 to 3 week period following treatment Waters having
limited and less dense weed infestations may not require partial treatments Other local factors such as water exchange and
sediment load can also influence the dissolved oxygen level
To avoid fish kill from decaying plant material do not treat more than one half the lake or pond at one time For large
bodies of weed infested waters leave buffer strips of at least 100 feet wide and delay treatment of these strips for 4 to 5
weeks or until the dead vegetation has decomposed
Water Use Instructions
Unless an approved assay indicates that the 2 4 D concentration is 100 ppb (0 1 ppm) or less or only growing crops and
non crop areas labeled for direct treatment with 2 4 D will be effected do not use water from treated areas for
1 Irrigating plants (especially cotton grapes and tomatoes)
2 Mixing sprays for agricultural or ornamental plants
Unless an approved assay indicates the 2 4 D concentration is 70 ppb (0 07 ppm) or less do not use water from treated
areas for potable water (drinking water)
Except as stated above there are no restrictions on using water from treated areas for fishing watering livestock or
domestic purposes
CONDITIONS OF SALE LIMITED WARRANTY
AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES
Read the Conditions of Sale Warranty and Limitations of Liability and Remedies before using this product If the
terms are not acceptable return the product unopened and the full purchase price will be refunded
The directions on this label are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully Insufficient control of pests and/or
injury to the crop to which the product is applied may result from the occurrence of extraordinary or unusual weather
conditions or the failure to follow the label directions or good application practices all of which are beyond the control of
Helena Chemical Company (the Company) or seller In addition failure to follow label directions may cause injury to
crops animals man or the environment The Company warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on
the label and is reasonably fit for the purpose referred to in the directions for use subject to the factors noted above which
are beyond the control of the Company To the extent consistent with applicable law the Company makes no other
warranties or representations of any kind express or implied concerning the product including no implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose and no such warranty shall be implied by law
To the extent consistent with applicable law the exclusive remedy against the Company for any cause of action relating to
the handling or use of this product shall be limited to at Helena Chemical Company s election one of the following
1 Refund of the purchase price paid by buyer or user for product bought or
2 Replacement of the product used
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To the extent consistent with applicable law the Company shall not be liable and any and all claims against the Company
are waived for special indirect incidental or consequential damages or expense of any nature including but not limited to
loss of profits or income The Company and the seller offer this product and the buyer and user accept it subject to the
foregoing conditions of sale and limitation of warranty liability and remedies
© Copyright Helena Holding Company 2010
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ACCENT® ALLY® CANVAS® EXPRESS® FINESSE® GLEAN® and HARMONY® are registered trademarks of E I
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BASE LABEL LANGUAGE
HardBalS
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
2 4 Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid 19 6%
INERT INGREDIENTS 804%
TOTAL 1000%
Equivalent to 19 6% 2 4 D Acid or 1 74 Ib /gal
Isomer specific by AOAC Method 6 D01 5 (12th Ed)
Patent No 5877112
Other Patents Pending
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER PELIGRO
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)
FIRST AID
IF IN EYES
IF SWALLOWED
IF INHALED
IF ON SKIN OR
CLOTHING
« Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 1 5 20 minutes
« Remove contact lenses if present after the first 5 minutes then continue rinsing eye
<• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for advice
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for advice
e Have person sip a glass of water
«> Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by poison control center or doctor
o Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person
« Move victim to fresh air
o If person is not breathing call 91 1 or an ambulance then give artificial respiration preferably mouth to
mouth if possible
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for further treatment advice
« Take off contaminated clothing
« Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 1 5 20 minutes
« Call a poison control center of 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 For emergency
assistance call toll free 1 800 424 9300 (ChemTrec)
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Probable mucosal damage may contramdicate the use of gastric lavage Causes irreversible eye damage
See Additional Precautions and Use Directions on Inside Panels
EPA REG NO 5905 549
EPA EST NO First Letters of Product Batch Code
Indicate Producing Establishment 5905 AR 1=WA •
5905 GA 1=CG • 5905 IA 1=DI • 5905 CA 1=KC
SN 1206/1008
NET CONTENTS
MANUFACTURED FOR
HELENA CHEMICAL COMPANY
225 SCHILLING BOULEVARD SUITE 300
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
DANGER-PELIGRO
Corrosive Causes irreversible eye damage Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Do not get in eyes or on clothing Avoid breathing spray mist or
vapor Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water food or feed by storage or disposal
PESTICIDE STORAGE Do not store below temperature of 0 F If frozen warm to 40 F and re dissolve before using by rolling or shaking container
This product can be stored in an unheated building Store in a safe manner Store in original container only Keep container tightly closed when not in
use Reduce stacking height where local conditions can affect package strength Do not store under conditions which might adversely affect the
container or its ability to function properly
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL Pesticide wastes are toxic Improper disposal of excess pesticide spray mixture or nnsate is a violation of Federal law and
may contaminate groundwater If these wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions contact your State Pesticide or
Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance
CONTAINER DISPOSAL
NONREFILLABLE METAL CONTAINER (EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 and
dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to dnp Fill the container / full with water and recap Shake for 10 seconds Pour nnsate into
application equipment or a mix tank or store nnsate for later use or disposal Dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip Repeat this
procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved
by state and local authorities
NONREFILLABLE METAL CONTAINER (GREATER THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 / fu II 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 nnsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store nnsate for later use or disposal
Repeat this procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other
procedures approved by state and local authorities
NONREFILLABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER (EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 5 GALLONS) Do not reuse or refill this container Tnple nnse
container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying Triple rinse as follows Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix
tank and dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip Fill the container / full with water and recap Shake for 10 seconds Pour rmsate
into application equipment or a mix tank or store nnsate for later use or disposal Dram for 10 seconds after the flow begins to dnp Repeat
this procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration if allowed by
state and local authorities by burning If burned stay out of smoke
NONREFILLABLE PLASTIC CONTAINER (GREATER THAN 5 GALLONS) 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 / 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 nnsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store nnsate for later use or disposal
Repeat this procedure two more times Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration if
allowed by state and local authorities by burning If burned stay out of smoke
REFILLABLE CONTAINER Refill this container with pesticide only Do not reuse this container for any other purpose Prior to refilling
inspect thoroughly for damage such as cracks punctures abrasions and damaged or worn out threads on closure devices Do not refill or
transport damaged or leaking containers Check for leaks after refilling and before transportation 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 percent full with water Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes Pour or pump nnsate into
application equipment or nnsate collection system Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times If the container is not being refilled
return to the point of purchase or designated location
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