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# HELENA PARATHION 4E

- EPA Reg No: **5905-82**
- Registrant: HELENA AGRI-ENTERPRISES, LLC, D/B/A HELENA CHEMICAL COMP
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Parathion (45.49%)
- Label accepted: 1990-12-19
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005905-00082-19901219.pdf

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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE 
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: (By V(elgh .... ·:· ~ 
Parathion (O.o-Oiethy! o-p-nitrophenyl phosphorothioate) ................ • _':".q~.~." . 
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INERT INGREDIENTS .•. ' .. , .............................................. 54.S/% ! 
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One gallon of He'- P.,.thlon 4-E conbllns 4 DOunds of Elh,1 P .... lhlon. 
POISON 
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Antidote and Precautions 
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DANGE~ 
Keep Out of Reach 
of Children 
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;....' Hazards to Humans And Domestic Animals 
!~rr I DANGER-POISON 
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• I IF SWALLOWED- Drink 1 or 2 glasses 0.' water and induce vomiting by touching back 01 
• throat with finger or blunl object. 00 not ,nduce vom,t'ng or g,ve anylh,ng by moulh to an 
£';;: unconscious person, Get medical atten!~n. - . 
POISONOUS BY SKIN CONTACT 
I .,.,. ( ! Poisonous illouched by hands or spilled or splasl1ed on skin. in eyes or on clolhing (Iiq. 
i~t-. i uidgoesthroughclolhes). 
! SS~ I POISONOUS IF BREATHED 
-- Breathing vapors. spray misl or dusl may be latal. 
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT 
POISONING SYMPTOMS 
Parathion is a very dangerous poison. It rapidly enters lhe body by contact with all skin surfaces 
and eyes. Clolhing weI with Ihis malerial must be removed immediately. Exposed persons lIlust 
receive prompt medicaltrealment or they may die. 
Some of the signs and symptoms of poisoning are: Headache. nausea. vomiting. cramps. .. eak­
ness. blurred vision, pin-point pUpils. tightness in chest. labored breathing. nervousness. ""eat-
ing, watermg of eyes, drooling Or frothing 01 moulh and nose. muscle spasms and coma, " 
Call a doctor (physician). clinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the vic lim has been ex~sed 
to parathion and describe his condition. 
FIRST AIDTREATMENT 
Call a doctor (physician). ctinic or hospital immediately. Explain that the victim has been exPG$8d 
to parathion and describe his conditiOn. 
"breathing ha stopped. st.!rt artificial respiration immedialely and maintain until doctor sees viclim. 
IF SWALLOWED-Drink 1 or 2 glasses of waler and induce vomiting by touching back of throat 
with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by moulh 10 an unconscious person. Get 1TIed­
icalattention. 
In case of contact. immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water lIIhile 
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. See doctor immediately. 
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 
Since any symptoms from absorption of this combination product are likely to be those of para­
thion intOxication. treatment should be directed towards the reliel 01 cholinesterase inhibition. 
ANTIDOTE-administer atropine sulfate in large doses. TWO to FOUR mg. intravenously or 
'ntramusr.ularly as soon as cyanosis is overcome. Repeat at 5to 10 minute intervals until signs 01 
atropinization appear. 2-PAM chloride is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction 
.with atropine. DO NOT GIVE MORPHINE OR TRANQUILIZERS. Parathion is I strong chOlinn-
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terase inhibitor affecting the central .nd peripheral nervous systems and producing cardiac and 
respiratory depression. At first sign of pUlmonary edema. the patient should be oiv~n supplemen­
tal oxygen and Irealed symptomatically. Conlinued absorption 01 Ihe poison may OCCDr and fatal 
relapses have been reported liter initill improvement: VERY CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE 
PATIENT IS INDICATED FOR AT lEAST 48 HOURS: 
Consult your State Agricultural Extension Service or Experiment Station regarding POsling trealed 
areas. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This pesticide is highly toxic to fish and wildlife. Fish and other aQuatic organisms may be killed al 
recommended application rates. Do not conlaminate water by cleaniro of eQuipment or diSPOSal 
of waste. . 
This product is extremely toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming croQS 
or weeds. 00 not apply this product or allow to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiling 
Ihe treatment area . 
PHYSICA!.. OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 
Do not use or store near heat or open flame. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federallawto use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
CHEMIGATION PROHIBITION 
Do not apply this product through any type 01 irrigation system. 
RE-ENTRY STATEMENT 
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Re-entry into treated fields before expiration 01 the re-entry interval specified on this product is 
prohibited. unless the protective clothing and eQuipment specified on this label are uSed. 
CROP RE·ENTRYlEVEl STATE(S) 
Citrus and 
Grapes 
Apples. Peaches, 
Corn. Olives. -
Tree Fruits and 
Tree Nuls 
Cotton and 
All Other Crops 
21 days (less than 4 lb. 1.i.lA) 
35 days (between 41nd Sib. a.i'/A) 
45 days (more then 8 lb. a.i.lA) 
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6 days 
3 days 
CA.AZ.NV.NM.OK.TX.UT 
CA.AZ.NV.NM.OK.TX.UT 
CA.AZ.NV.NM.OK.TX.UT 
All other slates 
All states 
All states 
Do not apply this product in such. manner., to directly or through drift expose workers or lIlher 
persons. The area being trealed must be vacated by unprolected persons. 
Protactive clothing me.ns. at least. a hat or other suitable head covering. a long sleeved shirt and 
long It!gged trousers or • coverall type garment (all of closely woven fabric covering the bOdy. 
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Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various crops treated 
with this product. consult your State Oepar:ment of Agriculture fodurther inlorm3tion. 
Written or oral warnings must be. given to workers who .re expecl<:d !b be in a trealed area or in an 
area about te be trealed with this product. Inform workers of areas or fieldS that may not be enlered 
without specific protective clothing. period of time field must be vacated and appropriate actions 
to take in case of accidental exposure. An example 01 such information is given under wrinen WirI\o 
ings. When oral warnings are given. warnings shall be given in a language customarily understOOc/ 
by workers. Oral warnings must be given il Ihere is reason to believe Ihat wrinen warnings cannol 
be understood by workers. Wrinen warnings must include the following information: 
DANGER 
Area trealed with Elhyl Parathion on (insert date). Do not enter without aopropriate protective clotho 
ing for (see times specified above) (insert State Department of Agriculture's re-entry interval if 
more restrictivej. . 
In case of accidental expoSure to pesticide spray or dust. wash the skin thoroughly with soap and 
water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If in eyes. flush with plenlyol water 
If inhaled. go to an area where the pesticide has not been applied. Get medical anention if needed.' 
WORK SAFETY RULES 
" THIS PRODUCT MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. INHALED. OR IF ALLOWED TO CONTACT 
SKIN. FAILURE TO PROPERLY FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 
AND EOUIPMENTWILL INCREASE YOUR RISK. 
USE ONLY WHEN WEARING THE FOLLOWING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EOUIPMENT 
DURING MIXING/LOADING. APPLICATION. REPAIR AND CLEANING OF APPLICATION EOUIP­
MENT, DISPOSAL OF PESTICIDE. AND EARLY REENTRY INTO TREATED FIELDS: 
Waterproof pa"t~ and coat; i,e.vy-duly chemical-resistant gloves; rubber bo:>ots or rubber over­
shoes; hood or wide-brimmed hat; safely goggles or face shield; NIOSH approved resPirator. In 
addition, mixer /loaders must wear. chemical resistant apron when using the concentrated pr0d­
uct. During aerial application in nonenclosed cockpits.' helmet with a visor may be substituted for 
the hood orwid.brimmed hat and safety goggles or face Shield requirer,oents. 
IF MIXING/LOADING IS PERFORMED USING A CLOSED SYSTEM, THE FOLLOWING PRC). 
TECTIVE CLOTHING AND EOUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: 
Heavy-duty chemic,l resis~ant gloves; chemical resistant apron. long-slaeved Shirt (or gauntlets 
and short sleeve shirt) and long-legged pants; Shoes and socks. 
Salety goggles or a laceshield muSl be worn when tho system is under pressure. All other protec­
tive clothing and equipment required lor use with open systems must be available ne.rby. 
IF APPLICATION IS PERFORMED USING AN ENCLOSED C.'B OR COCKPIT, THE FOLLOW­
ING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EOUIPMENT MAY BE WORN AS AN ALTERNATIVE: 
Clean tong-sleeVed shirt an.:llong-Iegged pants. All other protective clothing and equipment required 
for use during application must be .'!.ilable in the c.b.nd must be worn when exiling Ihe ~1lI4. 
Ireated areas. If used for this purpose. conlaminaled clolhing may nol be broughl back inlo lhecab 
unless in an enclosure such as a plastic bag. • ••• 
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C1.9-NING OF 1-PPLICATION EQUIPMENT OR DURI"'a , .. "'LY REENTRY' REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVI:. •• '''''' . 
HUM1-'" fLl.GGERS1-RE STRICTLY PROfiIBITED OURING AERI~APPLICATIQN, 
IMPO~TA~T! " ~,'ticid!, e<lmeS in contact with $lein waSIl olt with soaP.nd Weter. attd eontact a 
pltY$lcran ,mmedl2 'ly. "IW''I\ WI'" hands ~e and ·th $oap and water before smok",g· eating. drinking. or .leting. '. arms w, 
AFTER WORK: WI$. 1,;1011111 ~th SCliD and waler belore removing, Take off all work clOlheS and 
$hOes. Store protect, e clOlhll1g separately fl'Oll1 personal CIOlhing. launder prolective clOth'n~ 
.lter etch \I~. Shower ,:,Slng soap and w.ter. Wear only clean clothes when lealling job. Of' nO 
wear ~QI\tamlna!8d ~IOIhIIll!' Pe~ clolh/nQ worn during mil(ingtloading. applicatiOn. !6P8\(.nd 
cleaning of applicatIOn eqUlpme"t. dlSIlOAI 01 pestiCide and early reentry inlo treated fIelds must 
be ~ored and lau~ered ~epara'eJy llIImhousenofd arti~les. Clolhi!lg and equipment heavil.y con­
,aminated or drenc.1&d w,th pa,alhiotl mll$lbe destroyed according to slate and loc.I regul.tloroS. 
HEAVILY CONTAMINATeO OR DRENCHED CLOTHING CANNOT BE AOEaUATELY DECON­
TAMINATED. 
RespiratDr* should be cleaned Inc! Clrlridges replaced according 10 insrruclion included wilh res­
piratDr*. R~ace g/OWIS freQUentfy. 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
00 not use arstore near heat. open 1Iam. or hoi ,urlac:es. 
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KMP out of ~lICh of childl'ell and animals. Siore in original containers only. Store ~n , cool. dry 
plate -.1d avoid excess heal. Carefully open conlain .... After partial use •. replace lids and 4?lose 
tightly. 00 not pUt concenftate or dilute /IIIllerial into lOOd or drink containers. 00 not contaminate 
other pesticide •. fertilizers. water. fOOd. 0< Ieee! by slorage or Clis,posal.' 
{ In caw 01 spill .... oid contact. isolate .... and keep ~t animals and unprotected persons, Confine 
spiIls.Call90f-76HI050. 
To confine spill: I(liquid. dike surrounding .rea or absorb IIIOnh sand. cal line, or commercial clay. If 
dry material. cOlIer 10 prevent Clispenat Place damaged package ill I holding eonlainer. Identity 
contents. 
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. Pesticide wastes are acutely haArIIous. Improper diSPOsal of e><cess pestiCide. spray mixture. or 
"Nlate is a violation of Fedel1l1 law. II these wastes cannot be disposed of by "" according to 
label instructiOns. conltct your State Pesticide or Environmenlal Control Agency. or the Hazard­
ous Waste representative althe IINiftI EPA Rl\9iOna' Off~ for guidance, 
Container DIIPOIIf 
totet,l ccnlainers- Triple ri .... (or equiVa"nt). Then oller for recycling or reconditioning. or punc­
lUre and disDQse of in a sanitary "ndfill. or by other procedures apDfOved by state and loce' 
authorities. • 0 
1 Plastic cont,infllS- 'Triple rinse (or _r.alent). Then oHer for re<:ycling or recOnditioni"" tI? 1ltJ?c:­
lUre and dilj)t'$lI 01 in I sanitary '-OOlill. or incineration. or. if allowed by state and local IU'Milies • 
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DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING AND SPRAY.ING . 
Mix in walerwith agitation: agilalewHile spraying. Apply 10 row and lield crops in 310 10 gals. (Cali­
lornia only: use 20 10100 gals.) 01 walet per acre by ground spray rig or 1 103 gal. (California only: 
use S to 15 gall.) 01 waler by airplane. 
COMPATIBIUTY -Avoid combinalions containing highly alkaline malerials such as lime-sulfur solu­
lions or lime. Alkaline compounds will reduce the effeclilleness 01 Paralhion. 
ALFALFA, CLOVER: Armyworms, Allalla Weevil Lan", Webworml- ~ 10 lrI pint per acre. 00 not 
apply within 1& dayS 01 haNest. 
ALMONDS: Puch TwIg Borer, San Josa Scale, Parlatorta Scale, ~ne EIKII-(Oormant Applica­
lion)1 pint plus dormant oil emulsion or dormanl emulsille oil alIhe cIoaage recommended for the 
specilic oil producl per 100 gals. Fruit Trea Leafrollw, ,enl C.terpUlar, PNCh Twig Bor.r-l pint 
per 100 gals. Do not apply after hulls open. Do not el<ceed eoo gals. Dilute spray per acre. Do nol 
apply within 14 dayS of harvest. Do nol feed trealed hulll to livestock. (For control of Peach Twig 
Borer-Make applicalklna during appearance 01 the moths in early to lale summer App;y 2 or 3 
sprays 10 trunk frorn groun:l to scaffold limbs timed with moth flighl). 
APPLES: European Sawny, Mealybug, Leafhopper, GrauiIoppw, (Eur __ n, Red, Two-Spotted, 
PaoIflc, SChoenlc, Willamett. and Clov.r MIt.I). (For certain miles. such as Two·Spotted and 
wm-n., repeal application at 7 to 10 day inleNals during summer months), ROIY and G ..... 
Apple AphId, Orange Tortrlll Moth. (San Josa, Forbes, Parlalone, and Scurfy Scales), Red-banded 
Leaf RoIIef, Wooly Apple Aphlds-1"" pints per 100 gall. Codling Moth, Apple Magog\, ;)rlental 
Fruit Moth and Plum Curcuflo-%- 1 pint per 100 gal .. Apply at petal fill and every 10-14 days there­
after until control Is achieved. Do not apply wilhin 14 days 01 heNest. Do not apply to susceptible 
vartatl ... AppIicafIon may cauae Injury 10 frun and foliage of GOIdan Delicious. Jonathan and Mcln­
losh apples. .. wall .. related varietiel.such .. Cortland. Kendall. Macoun and Melba. 
APRICOTS: I'NcII TwIg B_ (Dormant AppIication)-1 pinl plus dormant 011 emulsion or dor­
mant emulsiv. 011 at the dosege recommended for the specifIC oil product per 1(Y.) gals. M .. lybug, 
Mealy Plum Aphld-~ pint per 100 gals. Codling Moth. Orange Tortlx, Puch twig 8_-1 pint 
per 100 gall. Do not apply within 14 days of haNest. 00 nol apply until danger of bee pOisoning ha~ 
paaed. Do not allCeed 700 gals. Dilute spray per acre. (For control of Pesch Twig Borer: Make 
applications during appearance of the motM in early to lalesummer. Apply 2 or 3 sprayS to trunk 
from ground 10 scaffold limbs timed with moth \light.) (For control of Codling Molh: Apply al petal 
Ian and every 1010 14 days lhereafter until control is achieved.) 
ARTICHOKES: Ar1IcIIoke Plume Moth, Aph\dl-l Quart per acre. Do not apply within 7 days of 
haNest. 
AVOCADOS: TortrIcId Molh. (Including Am«bla Moth)-apply 1 10 2~ quarts per acre. Do not 
apply within 21 days 01 haNest. 
BARLEY. OATS, WHEAT: Aphids, Armyworms, Black Grau 8UO, Stink 8ugs, GfHnbugs, WInter 
Grain foIIn ... ThrIps, Whit. Spider Mil .. , Leafhoppers, Cutworm .. Grauhoppers, 8rown Wheas 
Mn ... Say's Plant 8ugs-l to 1 ~ Pints per acre. Chinch 8ugs, False Chlnctl 8ugs-l ~ pi~1 _. 
acre. Do nolapply wilhin 15 days of haNes\. • 
BEANS: AphId .. Armyworms, Leafhopper, Leaf RoII.r, LIme Pod 80m, Mexican 8 .. n aUt1: .. •••••• • ••• 
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Stink Bugs. Thrips-apply 1 pint per acre in sulficient water for thorough coverage. Leatmlner-1 
to 1 ~ pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days of harvest. Garden Symphylan- 5 quarts per acre. 
Spray broadcast on soil before planting and work into upper 6 inches by discing or rotOtilling. Pre­
plant soil treatment only. Do not 
contaminate ponds or streams. Repeat application at 7 to 10 day intervals until controlled. Do not 
apply within 15 days 01 harvest. 
BEETS. TABLE: Aphids, Blister Beetles. Sugar Beel Webworm-l pin: per acre. Do not apply 
within 21 days 01 harvest il tops are to be used lor foOd or leed, within 15 days 01 harvest il tops are 
to be discarded. Wlreworms-l gallon per acre. Spray broadcast on soil before planting and work 
into upper 6 inches by discing or rototilling. Pre-plant soil treatme,1t only.-
Do not contaminate ponds or streams. 
BLACKBERRY. BOYSENBERRY. DEWBERRY. LOGANBERRY, RASPBEARY: Aphids-l pint per 
acre. Raspberry Crown Borer-l quart per acre. Do not apply within 15 days 01 harvest. 
BLUEBERRIES: Maggots. Thrlps-l pint per acre. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest. 
BROCCOLI: Aphids. Vegetable Weevil. Cabbage Looper. Diamond Back Moth Larvae. Importod 
Cabbage Worm. Climbing Cutworms. ArmY'""orms-1 pint per acre. Do not apply to Broccoli within 
7 days 01 harvest. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS: Aphids. Climbing Cutworms. Thrips. Vegetable Weevil. Cabbage Looper • 
DIamond Back Moth Larvae. Imported Cabbage Worm. Armyworms-l quart per a. ~. Do not apply 
within 21 days 01 harvest. 
CABBAGE. CAULIFLOWER: Aphids. Vegetable Weevil. Cabbage Looper. Diamond Back Moth 
Larvae. Imported Cabbage Worm. Climbing Cutworms. Armyworms-l pint per acre. Wireworms, 
Garden Symphylan-5 quarts per acre. Spray broadcast soil bet ore planting and work in10 uppe;r 6 
to 9 inches by discing or rototilling. Pre-plant soil treatment only. 
Do not contaminate ponds or streams. Do 'lot apply to Cabbage within 
10 days 01 harvest: to Cauliflower within 7 days 01 harvest. For application to cartage grown lor 
seed only to control cabbage seed pod weevils, use 1 quart per acre. 
CARROTS: Rusty Banded Aphid. Pet~obia Mite. Vegetable Weevll-l pint per acre. Tulip Bulb 
Aphid-Iii pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days 01 harvest. Do not Ul:ie treated carrot tops lor 
lood or leed. Wireworms. Garden Symphyl8n-5 Quarts per acre. Spray broadcast on soil belore 
planting and w"rk into upper 6 109 inches by discing or r'liotilli:1g. Pre-plant soil tr~a!ml'lnt only. 
1 Do 'lot contaminate ponds or streams. 
· CELERY: Lealmlner and Whilefli~s-1 J7 pints pei acre. Aphids. Climbing Cutworms. Cabbage Loop-
· ers. Leathoppers. Celery Leafminers, Spider MI!es -1 pmt per acre. Symphylans. Wireworms-5 
Quarts per acre Do not apply...-ithin 21 days of harvest. Spray broadcast on soil bef'jre planting a'ld 
· work into upper 6 to 9 inches by discing or rototillin\) Pre-plant soil treatment unly. P." 
· Dc not contaminate ponds or streams. 
; CHERRIES: Brown Apricct Scale. Aphids, San Jose Scale, Black Scale. Black Cherry, Aphid Eggs, 
· Brown MltlJ-(Dorcr.ant Application) 1 pint plus dormant oil emulsion or dormant emulsive oil at 
· the dosage recorrtmended for the speci!lc oil product per 100 gals. Ora:1ge Torlrix. Leaf Miner. 
· Miles. Casebearsrs (during growIng season). Red Spider Miles. Black Cherry Aphid-ii pint per 
· 100 gals. Cherry Fruilworm, Bud Moth, Cankerworm, San Jose Cra.¥lers-% pint per 100 gals. 01 
· water. Plum Curculio. Oriental Fruit Moth-(~pply at petal fall and every 10 to 14 days therea21ar.:. 
until control is 3chieved)-use % pjn~ Der 100 gals. of w~'::r. ,:>r San Jose Scale Crawlers. ae'ply 
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alter emergence. Fruit Fly- % to IS p,nt per 100 gallons 01 water. Apply within 5 days alter lirst Ity 
emerges and repe3t every 10 days. Repeat immediately alter every raon. For additional prOlect,on 
use the same dosage ,n a pest·harvest spr~y. Shotho:e Bo,er (Iollowing petal lall and ,n late 
summer)-% to'~ p,nt per l00gals. 01 water. Do not apply .... 'th'n 14 days 01 harvast. 00 not exceed 
4oogals. Dolute spray per ac,e. 
CITRUS (ORANGES. LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT): Purple, Florid. Red, Cctto,,y·cushlon .naSnow 
Sc.les .nd Mealy Bug - Use IS pint per ,00 gallons 01 water between June and September or use 
6 ozs. per ;00 gallons 01 water in two sprays. Ihe lirsl 'n Ihe SP""ll and a second between June and 
September. Do nol apply more Ihan 4 Quarts 01 (his maleria' per acre. Do not apply within 14 days 
01 harvest. 
COLLARDS: .rmyworms, Climbing Culworms. Di.mend·BlCk MOlh, Thrips, Aphid, C.bbage LOOper. 
Imported C.b"-lle Worm. Veget.ble WeevU -1 p,nt per acre. Do not apply w,thin 10 days 01 harvest. 
CORN: Europ .. n Corn Borers (in the whOrl)-1 pint per ar.re Apply the lirsl spray when 75\ 01 
Ihe corn plants show' shol hole" leeding and lollow with two additional sprays at 5 to 7 day inter· 
vals. Use sutticient water per acre!o provide complete coverage and be certain whorls 01 planl are 
weil treated. Consult your State Agricultural Experimenl SIal ion lor proper timing 01 Ireatmenls. 
Corn Le.' Aphids-~ pint per acre. F.II Armyworms, Corn Rootworm .dults, Armyworms, Cut· 
worms. Budworm. Mites. GIIsshoppers.nd J.penese Beelles-l pint per acre. Corn Earworms-l 
pint per acre. Apply Ie silks as soon as they appear. Make 3 10 4 applications at 2 10 3 day inlervals 
as inlestation warrants. Reapply immediately alter rain. Slink Bugs .nd Spider Mites-l pint per 
acre. Chlr.ch Bugs-l % pints per acre. Do nOl apply within 12 days 01 harvest. 
COTTON: Aphids, Mites, Conon Lal Worm. Cotton FlelhOppers, Glrden Webwormund Thrips- IS 
pint r . acre. Spider Mlles-" to lS pint per acre. C.bblge Looper, Boll Weevll-l pinl per acre. 
Stink Bugs-l 101 % pints per acre. S.lt Marsh C.terplll.rs-l 102 pints per acre. Bollworms, Cot· 
ton Lal PerlOrltors, Lygus Buqs. F.'se Chinch Bugs, Serpentine Le.I Miners .nd Southern Gir' 
den L .. lhoopers- 2 pints per acrl'. Use enough water lor complete coverage. Make lirst applicaliOn 
when insecls appear and repeat at 7 day intervals it required. II deSired. this inlormalion may be 
combined with olher insecticides in a complete conon spray program. Workers enlering lields Wllhin 
72 hOurs alter applicatior, should wear protective clothing. 00 not handpick or harvest w,thin 7 
days. 
CRANBERRY: SPlrg.nothls Frultworm, Glrdl ... ; Tlpworms, Cr.nberry Frultworm. Flreworm, 
Lealhopper-l % pints per acre. Do not apply within 15 days 01 harvest. 
CUCUMBERS: Aphid., Cucumber Beelles. FI .. Beelle., Slink Bugs. Vine Borer, L .. ,hOPP8ll, 
Thrlp., Spider Mite., :;qu •• h Bug, Le.I Mlner-l pint per acre. Do not apply within 15 da)'S 01 
harvest. Do not apply t elore vining. 
CURRANT: Aphids-Use ~ to ~ pir,t as leal buds open in spring. Red Spider Mites-Use ~ 10 1 
pint belore bloom. Do not ap.; t within 30 days 01 harvest. 
EGGPLANT: Aphids, Le.I Miners, Mites, Thrlp., Red Spider Mite., Whltellies-l pint per acre in 
sullic,ent wAtl'r lor Ihorough coverage. 00 not apply within 15 days 01 harvest. 
ENDIVE, ESCAROLE: Aphids, L .. lhOpper-l p,nt per acre. Do not apply within 21 days 01 harvest. 
"IGS: Fig Scale Cllwte .. -l to 2~ pints per acre es a lull coverage spray. Do not apply w,thin 30 
days 01 harvest. 
GIooRLlC: le.I Miner, Thrips, Petrobll Mlte-l pin I per acre. Do not apply w,th,n 15 days 01 harvest. 
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calion) lli 10 3 pints plus 2 gals. dorrnanl oil emulsion per 100 gals. per acre: Apply 100 to 150 gals. 
spray solution per acre by ground sprayer .. (Summer application) 1 pint per 100 gals. per acre. Use 
300 gals. spray solution per acre by ground sprayer in late June or early July 00 not apply within 
15 days 01 harvest 
HOPS: Aphids, Spider Mltes-l Quart per acre. 00 not apply within 15 days 01 harvest 
KALE: Aphids, Armyworms, Climbing Cutworms, DiII,nond·Back Moth, Thrips, Veget.ble Weevit, 
C.bbage Looper,lmported Cabbage Worm-l pint per acre. 00 not apply within 10 days of harvest 
KOHLRABI: Armyworms, Cllmbin{, Cutworm, Diamond Back Moth, Thrips, Vegetable Weevit. 
Aphifls, Cabbage Looper,lmported Cabbage Worm-l pint per acre. 00 not apply within 7 days 01 
harvest. 
LETTUCE: (Head, Bibb, LeaO: Leal Mlners-l pint plus5lbs. 01 brown sugar per acre. Aphids, B.nded 
Cucumber Beetl., Le.fhopper. Lygul Bugl-l pint per acre. 00 not apply within 7 days of harvest 
lor head lettuce or within 21 days 01 harvestlor bibb and leal lettuce. 
LETTUCE: (H.ad) Gard.n Symphyl.n-5 Quarts per acre. Spray broadcast on SOil surface and 
work into top 6 to 9 inches by discing Or rototilling. Pre-plant soil application only. 
00 not contaminate ponds.or streams. 
MELONS: (CANTALOPE, MUSKMELON, HONEYDEW, WATERMELONS): Stink Bugl, Vine Borer, 
Aphids, Thrips, Spld.r Mlt.I, Cucumber Beetle, Le.lhoppers-l pint per acre. 00 not apply within 
7 days 01 harvest 
MUST! RD: Aphids, C.bb.g. Looper, Climbing Cutworm., Dillmond Back Moth, Imporl&J C.bo 
bage Worm, Veget.ble Weevil, ArmYWorms,.nd Thrips-Apply li to 1 pint ner acre in su"icient 
waler lor thorough coverage. 00 not apply within 14 days 01 harvest. C.bb.ge Loo!!e" .nd 
L .. fmlners-l pint per acre. 
OKRA: Aphids, L •• fmlner, Stink Bug-I pint per acre. 00 not apply within :<1 days of harvest. 
OLIVES: p.,l.te>rill Scale, Black Scale-I to IlC gallons per acre .s a lull coverage spray. 00 nol 
apply .fter August 1. 
ONIONS: Leafmtner, Thrips, p.lrobla MM.-lli pints per acre. 00 nol apply within 15 daY$ 01 harvest 
ORNAMENTALS: (Outdoor Only): Aphids, Whlt.fly, Spld.r Mites, Le.fhoppers, Thrips, Lacebug, 
Begworm, Cottony·Cushlon Scal.-use 1 pint wilh 3 gals. 01 w.ter and spray unlil runoff. For Spi. 
der Mites and Lealhoppers repe.t in 7 to 10 days. Juniper Webworm, Lecanlum Sc.le- Use lJi 
pints with 3 gals. 01 water and spray until runoff. Me.lybugs, Scal •• , Le.f Tiers-Use lIS pinlswith 
3 gals. of waler and spray until runoff against young or crawler stages. Repeat in 3 weeks. il neces· 
Slry. Spray foliage until thoroughly covered. CHRISTMAS TREES- To control aphids and mites. 
use li pint per 100 gallons 01 water. 
PEACHES, NECTARtNES: S.n Jose Scale, Brown Apricot Scale, W.ln"t Scal., P.rl.torill Scaill, 
Pesch Twig Borer-(Oormanl Application) 1 pint plus dormant oil emulSion or t:ormant emulsive 
oil at the dosage recommended for the specific Ilil product per 100 gals. Pe.ch Twig gorer, Orien- • • 
tal Fruit Moth-l pint per 100 gals. (For control of Peach Twig Borer: Make applications during •••••• 
appearance 01 Ihe moths in early to lale summer. Apply 2 or 3 sprays to trunk Irom ground to scal· • 
lold limbs timed With moth Wgnt.) (For control 01 Oriental Fr"it Moth: Apply at petal lall and every •••••• 
10 to 14 d~ys thereafter unlil control is achieved.l Thrips (Nectarines only)-IS pinlopar.U gals. • ••• 
Do nc.1 apply more than 5 Ibs. actual parathion per acre between ,'anuary 1 and harvtst ;. ~lilor· • 
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pEACHES. NECTARINES-(AREAS OTH':R THAN CALIFORNIA): Fruit Tree Le.f Rolle,. Col­
to"Y Peach Sc .... Green Peach Aphid. Spider Miles. Shol-Hole Borer (.pply during pe.k of .dull 
b88t1e acllvlty). Red B.nded Le.f IIoller, Plum Curcullo. Oriental Fruit Moth. P •• ch Tree 80rer. 
c.t-Feclng InseelS-'~ p;nt per 100 gallons 01 waler. (For control of Plum Curculio and Oriental 
Fruit Moth: Apply al pelallall and every 1010 14 days Ihereafter until control is achieved.) Lee.n­
lum Sca .. end S.n Jose Scale (.pply.fter alleggl hive halched)-'~ pint per 100 gallons of water. 
00 not apply w,lhin 14daysofharvesl. Do not apply more than 5 lbs. per acre pE:r year. 
pEARS: Bllsle, Mlte-~ pinl per 100 gallons of waler in pre-blossom spray. P .. , Psylle-IS pint 
per 100 gallons of water in pre-blossom or post-blossom sprays. Codling Moth. Meafy Bug. WOOly 
Aphid end certain Spider MI ••• -dosages losted under apples. (For control of Codling Moth: Apply 
ot pelal fall and every 10 I.> 14 days Iherealter unl,l conlrol is aChieved). Injury may occur on Bosc 
varietY. 00 nol apply w,thin 14 days of harvest. 
PEAS. BLACKEYE: Le.fmlner, Aphldl-l pinl per acre. Do nol apply within 15 days Of harvest. 
PEAS. GARDEN: Thrips. Climbing Cutworm. Armyworm., Le.fml".,.. Aphids P .. Weevil-l pint 
pEr acre. 00 not apply within 10 days of harvesl. Do nOI use for leed or forage .• 
PEANUTS: F.1l Armyworms. Rlld Necked P •• nulworms-l pint per acre. Les •• r Cornst.lk 
Borers-l pint per acre. Direct spray to soil surlace and base of plants. Do notapply wilhin 15 days 
ofharvesl. 
PEPPERS: Aphids. Fie. Beetles. Le.f Miner, Thrlps-l pint per acr •. 00 not apply wilhin 15 days 
01 harvest. 
PLUMS. PRUNES: P .... tor .. Sca ... San Jose Scale. Brown Apricot Scale. M .. ty Plum Aphid Eggs. 
Leef Cu,1 Aphid Eggs-(Oormant Application)-l pi"t plus dormant oil emulsion or dormant emul· 
sive oilatth. dosage recommended for lhe specific oil product per 100 gals. F,ult Tree Leafrotler. 
Peach Twig 8orer. Codling Moth-I pint per '00 ga's. of water. (For conlrol of Peach Twig Borer: 
Make application during appearance of the moths in early to lat. summer. Apply 2 or 3 sprays 10 
trunk from ground to scallOld limbs timed with moth flight.) (For control of Codling Moth: Apply at 
petal f.II and every '0 to ,. d.ysth.reafter until control is achieved.) Bud Molh, Or •• Tortrl.-IS 
pint per ,00 gals. of water.1uuock Moth-IS pinl per ,00 gals. of water. 00 not apply within '4 days 
of harv.sl. 00 not apply more Ihan 8 oints per ac,e. 
POTATO: Aphid •• Colorado Potato Beetle. FI.a Beelle. Grassho-,. Whlt.n .... Pf8nt Bug •• 811s, 
t!!, 8eetl ... Vegetabl. WMVU, L .. fhoppers. Leaf Miners, Stink Bugs, Thrips. Armyworms. Bended 
Cucumber 8 •• tI •• Looper. I..ef-Footed Plen' Bugs-' pint per acre. Rus.el Mit. and Polato 
PayIf8-2 pints per acre. 00 not apply wilhin 5 days of harvgSI. Gerd.n Symphylan-5 Quarts per 
acr •. Broadcast spray on 50;1 surf.ce and work into top 6to 9 inches by discing or rotOlilling. Pre· 
planl soil application only. 00 not 
contaminat. ponds or slreams. 
PUMPKIN: Aphids. Cucumber 8eelle. Squ.sh lIug- , pinl per acre. Do not apply within ,Odays of 
harv.st. 
RADISHES: Aphids, Le.f Miners. Thrips-I pint per acre. 00 not apply within 'S days of harvesl. • • •••••• • RICE: 1 • .:IPOle Shrimp, Ric' Le.fmlner-3.2 FI. oz. per acre. 00 noUpplywilhin' day of harvest. • ••• 
Shrimp. crabs and crawfish may be ~illed. Do nol apply where they are important resources. 00 not. • 
apply within '4 day! belore or after an application of propanil. : •• :.: •••• 
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RUTABAGAS: Aphldl, Armyworms, Climbing Cutworms, Of8mond.Back Moth Veget.t Ie Weevil, 
C.bb.ge Looper, Imported C.bbage Worm- I pint Per acre Do nol apply wOlho~ 1 days 01 harves l . 
SAFFLOWER: Aphid., Lygus Bugl, Grasshoppers, Thrlps- I pinl per acre. Do nol apply alter 
flowerong. • 
SORGHUM: :iorghum Mldge-l 10 2 pinls Per acre. 2 applicalions 310 5 days aparl w'hen appro,i. 
m.'ely 90% ollhe heads ~alle ~ompletely emerged from Ihe bool or nOllater Ihan slarl 01 bIOo"" 
ing. Corn L .. f Aphids, Motes- Ii pont Per acre. Sorghum Web Worms, F.n Armyworms, Corn E.r 
Worms-" to I pont Per acre. Chinch Bug.-lli ponts per acre. Leal injury may occur on some 
hybrid varoetoes 01 sorghum. Spray a few rows a week or so before booling to tesl effects on planlS. 
Oonot Ireal within 12 days of harvest or cutting for storage. 
SOYBEANS: Webworm'-li pi.nt Per acre. Velvet Be.n C.lerpill.rs, Green CloverwcrmS, TwO' 
spotted Mlle., Stink Bugs- I ponl Per acre. Corn E.rworms, F.II Armyworms- 1 ~ pints per. acre. 
While Grub, WlrewormS:-broadcast.l gallon Per acre jusl prior to planting and Ihoroughly oncOr• 
pOrate into upper" 10 6 onches of 5001. 00 not apply more than two applic~tions per growong sea· 
son. 00 not apply wilhin 20 days of grazing or harvest. 
SPINACH: Cabbage Looper, Vegetabfe Weevils, FI .. Beetle., Seed Corn Maggot on crown, Aphids, 
Crown Mlle- I pint per acre. 00 not apply with!n 14 daysol harvest. 
SQUASH, SUMMER, WINTER: Cucumber Beelle, Fie. Beetlel, le.,hoppers, Thrips, Aphids, 
Squash BUill, Le.f Mfner-l ponl per acre. 00 not apply within 15 days of harvesl. 00 nOI apply 
! before plants start lovone. 
i STRAWBERRY: Fie. Beetlel, Field CrICketl, Flower Thrlpl, P.meres, Red Spider Mites, AphidS, 
lygus Bugs, Pol.lo L .. lhopper, Sirewberry Le.I Roller, Sirewberry Rool WeevU, While Flies- 1 
pint per .cre. 00 not apply within 15 days of harvest. 
SUGAR BEETS: Alf.H. Looper, Armyworms, Cutworml, Gresshop~~ .... Slink Bugs, Fie. Beetles, 
1· Sugerbeet Webworm, Aphldl, Le.I MI ... r, Lygul Bugl, Blister Beelle., Beet L .. lhopper -1 to 1 n 
pinlS per acre. Sug.r Beel Crown Bore .. , F.'I. Celery L •• I Tier -lli pints per acre. Do not apply 
I within 15 d.ys of harvest. 00 nolleed treated tops to dairy animals or animals being linished for 
4 sf8ughter. G.rden Symphyf8n - 5 Quarts per acre. Spray broadcast on soil belore planting and work 
into upper 6 inches by discing or rotolilfing. Pre-plant soillrealment only. Whne GrubS, Wlreworms­
..I broadcast 1 gallon per acre just prior to planting and tnoroughly incorporate into upper 4 to 6 inches 
4 01 soil. 00 not contaminate ponds or 
streams. 
SUGARCANE: WIreworms-use 2 Quarts in 10 to 12 inch band in open lurrow al time 01 planting . 
• 00 not apply withon 13daysolharyest. 
SWEET POTATOES: Aphldl, Le.fml ... rl- t pin! per acre. 00 not apply within 15 days of harvest . 
• SWISS CHARD: Aphids, L •• lmlne .. , Crown Mile, Veget.ble Weeyll, Seed Corn Maggot In 
Crowns-I pint per acre. Do notapply within 21 days 01 harvest. 
TOBACCO: Aphids, Slink Bugl, Tobacco Suckfllel-li pint per acre. 00 not apply within 5 days at 
priming or 15 days 01 cutting. Avoid plant juices coming in contact with the skin or olher parts of 
:nebo<iy 01 thOse whO are engaged in cutting the crop. 00 not apply within 5 days 01 haIVeSt. 
TOMATO: Aphldl, B.nded Cucumber Beetle, Looperl, L .. I Mlnerl, Spider Mlle., Ru,"1 Mite, 
S,,",, Bugs, CoIor.do Pot.IO Beelle, FIe. Beetfe,LNlhoppers, Grasshoppers, Whit. Files, Thrips, 
.• Potato PlyN., PI.nt Bugs, Blister Beelles-l pint per acre. Vege"ble Weeyll, Armyworml-2 pinls 
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per acre. 00 not apply within to days of harvest. 
TURNIPS: APhid., Armywofm., Climbing Cutworm. Dlamoncf.BlICk Moth. 
Looper. Imported CablNl;e Worm, Veget.ble W .. Yii-t pint per acre. 00 
10daysofhatYest. 
VETCH: Aphids, Armyworms. Blister B .. tln, Grasslloppera-!i to * pint 
cient water lor thorough coverage at first sign 01 infestation. 00 not apply 1 
harvest or forage use. 
WALNUTS: FrOiled SCllIe, Europe.n, Fruit, Lecanium. Caillornle SCllIe­
cation) 2M pints plus dormant oil emulsion at the rate recommended for the 
uct in tOO to 200 gals. water per acre. applied by air blast sprayer. ($pring-l 
pints plus summer oil emulsion al the dosage recommended for the speci-
200 to 800 gals. water per acre applied by air blast sprayer. Putntm Sc:aIe. S 
(Dormant Application) 2* pints plus 8 gals. dormant oil emulSion in 200 gall 
applied by air blast sprayer. 00 nol apply after husks open. 
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The directions on this libel are believed to be reliable and should be fol 
Insufficient control of pe$b and/or injury to the crop to which'tne produc' 
result from Ihe occurrence of el!traordinary or unusual weather conditior 
follow the label directiona. or gooclapplieation practices. all of which are I 
tro! of Helena or the Miler. In addition. failure to follow libel directions ma) 
crops. animals. man. orthe environment. Helena warrants lhat this product, 
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purpow ra 
directions lot usa SI,Ibje(:llo the fllCton noted above which are beyond the IX 
Helena makes no olher wamnties or rapresentations of any kind. expr8$$ 
cerning the product. including no impll4ld w.rranty GIl men:h.ntablllly or 
partlcullr purpose, and no such warranty thaI! be implied by law. 
The exclusive remedy against Helena for anyc:ause of action relating to It .. 
of thiS product is a claim for damage and in no event thall damages or any ot 
any kind 8gsillSt Helena exceed the price of the product which causes II 
damage. injury, or other claim. Helena shall not be liable and any and an 
Helena are waived. for special. indirect. incidental. Of consequential dam*! 
of any nature. including. but not limited to. loss of profits or income. wheth 
on Helena's ~Iigenee. breach of warnsnty. strict liability intort or anyo\her, 
Helena and the seller offer this product and the buyer and user ac:4IAt.c 
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