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# BAS 494 ST
- EPA Reg No: **7969-460**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Bacillus firmus strain I-1582 (11.5%); Fluopyram (29.5%)
- Label accepted: 2026-02-17
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00460-20260217.pdf
---
February 17, 2026
Casey Pehrson
casey.pehrson@basf.com
BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
Subject: Non-PRIA (Pesticide Registration Improvement Act) Labeling Amendment - Addition of pests
and minor administrative updates
Product Name: BAS 494 ST
Admin Number: 7969-460
EPA Receipt Date: 11/13/2025
Action Case Number: 00682058
Dear Casey Pehrson:
The amended labeling referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable.
This approval does not affect any terms or conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You
continue to be subject to existing terms or conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected with
them.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all previously
accepted labeling. You must submit one (1) copy of the final printed labeling before you release this product
for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR § 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this
product under the previously approved labeling for 18 months from the date of this letter. After 18 months, you
may only distribute or sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling.
“To distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 CFR § 152.3.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to your companys website on your label, then please be aware that
the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by EPA. If the website is false or
misleading, the product will be considered to be misbranded and sale or distribution of the product is unlawful
under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 CFR § 156.10(a)(5) lists examples of statements the EPA may consider
false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your products label, claims
made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process.
Therefore, should the EPA find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains statements or claims
substantially differing from statements or claims made in connection with obtaining a FIFRA section 3
registration, the website will be referred to the EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.
Your release for shipment of this product constitutes acceptance of these terms. If these terms are not
complied with, this registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6.
If you have questions, please contact Julie Kelleher via email at kelleher.julie@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Kable Bo Davis, Senior Advisor
FHB, RD
Office of Pesticide Programs
Kable Bo Davis
Fluopyram Group 7 Fungicide
Bacillus firmus
strain I-1582 Group UNB Nematicide
Seed treatment with 2 modes of action for use on corn, cotton, sorghum,
soybean, and wheat for the protection against damage caused by early
season plant pathogenic nematodes and for the promotion of plant growth. As
a soybean seed treatment, it also provides protection from seedling infections
by Fusarium virguliforme, the causal agent of Sudden Death Syndrome and
suppression of Red Crown Rot (Calonectria ilicicola). Corn seed treatment for
suppression of Bipolaris maydis, the causal agent of Southern corn leaf blight.
Active Ingredients:
fluopyram: N-[2-[3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinyl]ethyl]-
2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide ........................................ 29.5%
Bacillus firmus strain I-1582......................................... 11.5%
Other Ingredients:............................................... 59.0%
Total: ......................................................... 100.0%
Contains 500 g ai/liter or 4.17 lbs ai/gallon
- 3 lbs of fluopyram per gallon (360 g fluopyram per liter)
- 1.17 lbs of Bacillus firmus strain I-1582 per gallon (140 g ai/liter) and a minimum of 4.0 x 109 cfu/ml of product
EPA Reg. No. 7969-460 EPA Est. No.
FLOWABLE SUSPENSION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION/PRECAUCION
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en
detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
See inside for complete First Aid, Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use,
Conditions of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.
In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product,
call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).
Net Contents:
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
2 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27713
Alternate Brand Names: Copeo® Duo Seed Treatment, Effectra® Seed Treatment,
ILEVO® DUO Seed Treatment, ILEVO® VOTIVO® Seed Treatment
02/17/2026
7969-460
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Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye
irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thor-
oughly with soap and water after handling and before
eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
toilet.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Workers involved with treating the seed
(e.g.  connecting and disconnecting hoses and
transfer pumps, mixing, equipment calibration, etc.);
baggers and bag sewers; cleaners/repairers of seed
treatment equipment; and others exposed to the
concentrate must wear:
• Long-sleeve shirt and long pants
• Shoes plus socks
• Chemical-resistant gloves made out of: barrier laminate,
butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene
rubber ≥ 14 mils, natural rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyethylene,
polyvinyl chloride ≥ 14 mils or Viton ≥ 14 mils
• Wear a minimum of a NIOSH-approved particulate filter-
ing facepiece respirator with any N, R, or P filter; OR a
NIOSH-approved elastomeric particulate respirator with
any N, R, or P filter; OR a NIOSH-approved powered
air-purifying respirator with an HE filter. (Repeated expo-
sures to high concentrations of microbial proteins can
cause allergic sensitization.)
Engineering Controls
When engineering controls that meet the OSHA require-
ments defined in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000 are used the
respirator requirement may be waived or modified as
specified in 29 CFR Part 1910.1000.
User Safety Requirements
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets
inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean
clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product.
Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
clothing.
Follow manufacturers instructions for cleaning/maintaining
PPE. If no such instructions exist for washables, use deter-
gent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
Environmental Hazards
For terrestrial uses: DO NOT apply directly to water, or to
areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas
below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate
water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
This product may impact surface water quality due to run-
off of rainwater. This is especially true for poorly draining
soils and soils with shallow groundwater. This product is
classified as having high potential for reaching surface
water via runoff for several months or more after applica-
tion. A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip
FIRST AID
If swallowed
• Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
• DO NOT give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If in eyes
• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing
• Take off contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled
• Move person to fresh air.
• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, and then give artificial respiration,
preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment.
You may also contact BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC (hereafter “BASF”) for medical treatment information:
1-800-832-HELP (4357).
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat symptomatically.
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between areas to which this product is applied and sur-
face water features such as ponds, streams, and springs
will reduce the potential loading of fluopyram. Runoff of this
product will be reduced by avoiding applications when
rainfall or irrigation is expected to occur within 48 hours.
Sound erosion control practices will reduce this products
potential to reach aquatic sediment via runoff.
This chemical has properties and characteristics associated
with chemicals detected in groundwater. This chemical may
leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are per-
meable, particularly where the water table is shallow.
Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous
to wildlife. Cover or collect seed spilled during loading.
Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling.
Read the entire label and observe all label directions and
precautions before use.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food or feed by storage,
disposal or cleaning of equipment.
Pesticide Storage
Store in original container away from feed and food.
Store in cool, dry area. DO NOT store in direct sunlight.
DO NOT allow prolonged storage in temperatures that
exceed 86° F (30° C) or in temperatures that fall below
32° F (0° C).
Pesticide Disposal
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by
application according to label directions. If wastes can-
not be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste
facility or pesticide disposal program (often such pro-
grams are run by state or local governments or by
industry).
Container Handling
Dilutable Seed Treatment Products in
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers
Rigid nonrefillable containers
(equal to or less than 5 gallons)
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as fol-
lows: Empty the remaining contents into application
equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after
the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with
water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate
into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate
for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the
flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more
times.
(continued)
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
Dilutable Seed Treatment Products in
Nonrefillable Plastic Containers
(continued)
Rigid nonrefillable containers
(equal to or less than 5 gallons)
(continued)
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and
continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
drip. Hold container upside down over application
equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or
disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the
container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 sec-
onds. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other
procedures approved by state and local authorities.
Rigid nonrefillable containers
that are too large to shake (i.e., with capacities
greater than 5 gallons or 50 lbs)
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this
container. After emptying product from container, either
return container to BASF, or rinse and either recycle or
dispose of the container as follows:
Bottom discharge Intermediate Bulk Container
(IBC) (e.g. Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square
Stackable)
Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container.
To pressure rinse the container before final disposal,
empty the remaining contents from the IBC into applica-
tion equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC
by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bot-
tom discharge valve to promote more complete product
removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use
water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior
portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into appli-
cation equipment or rinsate collection system while
pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes
or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close
bottom valve.
Top discharge IBC, drums, kegs (e.g. Snyder 120
Next Gen, Bonar B120, drums, and kegs)
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container.
To triple rinse the container before final disposal, empty
the remaining contents from this container into applica-
tion equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least
10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recircu-
late water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior
surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equip-
ment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure
two more times.
Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other
procedures approved by state and local authorities.
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In Case of Spill
In case of large-scale spill of this product, call:
• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
• Your local doctor for immediate treatment
• Your local poison control center (hospital)
• BASF 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
Steps to take if material is released or spilled:
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and avoid
exposure when managing a spill. (See Precautionary
Statements section of this label for required PPE.)
• Dike and contain the spill with inert, absorbent material
(e.g., sand, earth) and transfer liquid and solid diking
material to separate containers for disposal. Small-scale
spills of this product (that can be cleaned up with a typi-
cal spill kit) may be applied to labeled sites.
• Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin
areas with soap and water.
• Wash clothing before reuse.
• Keep spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water.
Product Information
• BAS 494 ST is a systemic and biological seed treatment
that when applied to the seed, aids in protecting the
seed and seedling against damage caused by early sea-
son plant pathogenic nematodes and promotes plant
growth.
• The use of BAS 494 ST can protect against early sea-
son infection by Fusarium virguliforme, the causal agent
of Sudden Death Syndrome, in soybean.
• In areas of high nematode infestation additional control
measures may be warranted.
Use Restrictions
• For use only in commercial seed treatment equipment.
• Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or
other on-farm seed treatment applications.
• DO NOT use this product except as directed on this
label or on other BASF supplemental labeling for this
product.
• DO NOT broadcast plant seeds.
• DO NOT apply more than 0.45 lb ai/A of fluopyram per
year (including seed treatment, foliar, in-furrow, or band-
ed applications).
• Refer to the specific use directions and restrictions in the
Detailed Use Directions section.
• This product does not contain colorant. The purchaser of
this product is responsible for ensuring that all seed
treated with this product are adequately dyed with a suit-
able color to prevent its accidental use as food for man
or feed for animals. Refer to 21CFR, Part 2.25. Any
colorant added to treated seed must be cleared for use
under 40CFR, Part 153.155.
Fungicide Resistance Management (FRAC)
For resistance management, BAS 494 ST contains a
Group 7 fungicide. Any fungal population may contain
individuals naturally resistant to BAS 494 ST and other
Group 7 fungicides. A gradual or total loss of pest control
may occur over time if these fungicides are used repeated-
ly in the same fields. Appropriate resistance-management
strategies should be followed.
To delay fungicide resistance, take one or more of the fol-
lowing steps:
• Rotate the use of BAS 494 ST or other Group 7 fungi-
cides within a growing season sequence with different
groups that control the same pathogens.
• Use tank mixtures with fungicides from a different group
that are equally effective on the target pest when such
use is permitted. Use at least the minimum application
rate as labeled by the manufacturer.
• Adopt an integrated disease management program for
fungicide use that includes scou ting, uses historical infor-
mation related to pesticide use, and crop rotation, and
which considers host plant resistance, impact of environ-
mental conditions on disease development, disease
thresholds, as well as cultural, biological and other
chemical control practices.
• Where possible, make use of predictive disease models
to effectively time fungicide applications. Note that using
predictive models alone is not sufficient to manage
resistance.
• Monitor treated fungal populations for resistance
development.
• Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop
advisor for any additional pesticide resistance-
management and/or IPM recommendations for specific
crops and pathogens.
• For further information or to report suspected resistance
contact your BASF representative, pesticide distributor,
or university extension specialist.
Application Instructions
Use BAS 494 ST in commercial seed treatment facilities
with commercial or professional seed treatment applica-
tion equipment only.
• Use good quality, well-conditioned seed free of chaff.
• Thorough and uniform seed coverage is required for
optimum performance.
• Apply at specified rates with either seed treatment equip-
ment that has “direct inject” or dedicated pump
capabilities or in a water-based mixture using standard
slurry seed treatment application equipment. Consult a
seed treatment specialist about crop-specific slurry rates
and seed treatment calibration and operation proce-
dures. If applying in a water-based mixture mix only as
much product as is needed for immediate application to
seed.
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Tank Mixing Other Products
• BAS 494 ST can be used in combination with other reg-
istered BASF seed treatment fungicides and insecticides.
Pretest for compatibility with other seed treatment
products.
• It is the pesticide users responsibility to ensure that all
products are registered for the intended use. Read and
follow the applicable restrictions and limitations and
directions for use on all product labels involved in tank
mixing. Users must follow the most restrictive directions
for use and precautionary statements of each product in
the tank mixture.
Compatibility Test
Before mixing components, always perform a compatibility
jar test.
1. In a clean quart jar containing 1/2 the intended amount
of water for a final slurry application rate, add the labeled
rate of BAS 494 ST and follow with all intended tank
mix components.
2. Add remaining balance of water. Total slurry volume
depends on seed size and complete, uniform coverage
of the seed, as well as the commercial seed treating
application equipment used.
3. Mix well and allow to sit for one hour.
4. Evaluate - DO NOT use mixtures that curdle, precipi-
tate, or gel.
Mixing Instructions
When applied with seed treatment application equipment
designed to treat seed utilizing a treatment slurry mixture:
• Add approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the required water to the
treatment slurry tank followed by the accompanying
seed treatment products and BAS 494 ST.
• The order of product addition is dependent on the
accompanying seed treatment products and application
equipment used.
• Allow each slurry component to disperse completely
prior to the next addition until a uniform suspension is
obtained.
• After all slurry components have been added and dis-
persed completely, add the remaining 1/2 to 1/3 of
required water for proper slurry volume and mix until
uniform.
• DO NOT store mixed slurries for greater than 72 hours.
• Maintain adequate agitation until treatment slurry is
applied.
• For additional instructions for use, slurry component mix-
ing order, and other application suggestions contact your
BASF representative.
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Detailed Use Directions
All Crops
• For use only in commercial seed treatment equipment.
• Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other on-farm seed treatment applications.
• Apply with seed treatment equipment that has “direct inject” or dedicated pump capabilities or standard slurry-type.
• All seed treated with this product must be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural
color to the seed to help prevent the inadvertent use of treated seed for food, feed, or oil purposes.
• Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Seed Act.
• DO NOT broadcast plant seeds.
• DO NOT apply more than 0.45 lb ai/A of fluopyram per year (including seed treatment, foliar, in-furrow, or banded
applications).
Corn
Soilborne Nematodes: ring (Criconemella spp.), root lesion (Pratylenchus spp.), southern root-knot
(Meloidogyne incognita), sting (Belonolaimus spp.), stubby-root (Paratrichodorus spp.)
Diseases: suppression of southern corn leaf blight (Bipolaris maydis)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/80,000 seeds 1
(fl ozs/80,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1
g/A2
(lb/A)
3,706
(1,681)
25.94 to 259.4
(0.4 to 3.98)
5.6 to 56.0
(0.19 to 1.89)
0.035 to 0.35
[delivers 0.025 to
0.25 mg
fluopyram/seed]
1.41 to 14.09
(0.0031 to 0.031)
[delivers 0.0022 to
0.022 lb
fluopyram/A]
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of corn (3,706).
2 Based on seeding rate of 40,250 seeds/acre [(40,250 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
BAS 494 ST provides early-season suppression of Southern Corn Leaf Blight (Bipolaris maydis) at rates between
0.17 to 0.35 mg ai/seed. When used as part of an Integrated Pest Management system that includes tolerant hybrids
and foliar fungicide application, BAS 494 ST provides additional late season control of Southern Corn Leaf Blight
caused by Bipolaris maydis.
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Cotton
Soilborne Nematodes: lance (Hoplolaimus spp.), reniform (Rotylenchulus reniformis), southern root-knot
(Meloidogyne incognita)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/100,000 seeds 1
(fl ozs/100,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1
g/A2
(lb/A)
9,921
(4,500)
476.19 to 972.23
(7 .3 to 14.91)
48 to 98
(1.62 to 3.31)
0.24 to 0.49
[delivers 0.175 to
0.35 mg
fluopyram/seed]
20.4 to 41.6
(0.0449 to 0.0917)
[delivers 0.033 to
0.066 lb
fluopyram/A]
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of cotton (9,921).
2 Based on seeding rate of 85,000 seeds/acre [(85,000 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
Sorghum
Soilborne Nematodes: ring (Criconemella spp.), root lesion (Pratylenchus spp.), southern root-knot
(Meloidogyne incognita), sting (Belonolaimus spp.), stubby-root (Paratrichodorus spp.)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/100,000 seeds 1
(fl oz/100,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1
g/A2
(lb/A)
39,683
(18,000)
277.78 to 555.56
(4.26 to 8.52)
7.0 to 14
(0.24 to 0.47)
0.035 to 0.07
[delivers 0.025 to
0.05 mg
fluopyram/seed]
3.5 to 7
(0.007 to 0.0154)
[delivers 0.006 to
0.01 lb fluopyram/A]
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of sorghum (39,683).
2 Based on seeding rate of 100,000 seeds/acre [(100,000 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
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Soybean
Soilborne Nematodes: lance (Hoplolaimus spp.), reniform (Rotylenchulus reniformis), root lesion
(Pratylenchus spp.), southern root-knot (Meloidogyne incognita), soybean cyst (Heterodera glycines)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/140,000 seeds1
(fl ozs/140,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1,3
g/A2
(lb/A)
5,662
(2,550)
118.06 to 382.28
(1.81 to 5.86)
29.40 to 95.20
(0.99 to 3.22)
0.105 to 0.34
[delivers 0.075 to
0.25 mg
fluopyram/seed]
26.25 to 85.0
(0.058 to 0.187)
[delivers 0.04 to
0.14 lb fluopyram/A]
DO NOT graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock after treating with BAS 494 ST.
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of soybean (5,662).
2 Based on seeding rate of 250,000 seeds/acre [(250,000 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
3 Additional seed treatment products containing fluopyram can be applied to achieve a total of 0.15 mg fluopyram per
seed to provide protection against Sudden Death Syndrome.
Diseases: Sudden death syndrome (SDS) caused by Fusarium virguliforme, early season Septoria brown spot
(Septoria glycines), suppression of red crown rot (Calonectria ilicicola)
Soilborne Nematodes: lance (Hoplolaimus spp.), reniform (Rotylenchulus reniformis), root lesion
(Pratylenchus spp.), southern root-knot (Meloidogyne incognita), soybean cyst (Heterodera glycines)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/140,000 seeds
(fl ozs/140,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1
g/A2
(lb/A)
5,662
(2,550)
236.11 to 382.28
(3.62 to 5.86)
58.8 to 95.20
(1.99 to 3.22)
0.21 to 0.34
[delivers 0.15 to
0.25 mg
fluopyram/seed]
52.5 to 85.0
(0.116 to 0.187)
[delivers 0.08 to
0.14 lb fluopyram/A]
Use the higher rate for suppression of red crown rot.
DO NOT graze or feed soybean forage and hay to livestock after treating with BAS 494 ST.
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of soybean (5,662).
2 Based on seeding rate of 250,000 seeds/acre [(250,000 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
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Wheat
Soilborne Nematodes: ring (Criconemella spp.), root lesion (Praylenchus spp.), root-knot (Meloidogyne spp.),
sting (Belonalaimus spp.), stubby-root (Paratrichodorus spp.)
BAS 494 ST Rate
# seeds/kg
(# seeds/lb)
ml/100 kg seed
(fl ozs/100 lbs seed)
ml/100,000 seeds
(fl oz/100,000 seeds)
mg ai/seed1
g/A2
(lb/A)
31,967
(14,500)
223.77 to 447.53
(3.43 to 6.86)
7.0 to 14.0
(0.24 to 0.47)
0.035 to 0.07
[delivers 0.025 to
0.05 mg
fluopyram/seed]
81.9 to 163.8
(0.18 to 0.36)
[delivers 0.13 to
0.26 lb fluopyram/A]
1 Rate is calculated based on number of seeds/kg average of wheat (31,967).
2 Based on seeding rate of 2,340,000 seeds/acre [(2,340,000 seeds/A) x (mg ai/seed) x (g/1,000 mg)]
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SEED BAG TAG
The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed
treated with BAS 494 ST must be labeled with the fol-
lowing statements:
• This seed has been treated with BAS 494 ST
(EPA Reg. No. 7969-460), which contains 29.5% of
fluopyram and 11.5% Bacillus firmus strain I-1582.
• DO NOT use treated seed for food, feed, or oil
purposes.
User is responsible for ensuring that the seed bag meets
all requirements under the Federal Seed Act.
• Store treated seeds away from food and feedstuffs.
• DO NOT allow children, pets, or livestock to have
access to treated seed.
• Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and chemical-
resistant gloves made out of: barrier laminate, butyl
rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene
rubber ≥ 14 mils, natural rubber ≥ 14 mils,
polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride ≥ 14 mils or Viton
≥ 14 mils when handling treated seed.
• Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol produc-
tion only if (1) by-products are not used for livestock
feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide
remain in ethanol by-products that are used in agro-
nomic practice.
• Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be haz-
ardous to wildlife. Promptly cover or collect treated
seed spilled during loading or planting.
• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Leftover treated
seed may be buried away from water sources in
accordance with local requirements.
• DO NOT contaminate water bodies when disposing of
planting equipment washwaters.
• Treated seed must be planted into the soil at depth
greater than 1 inch.
• Dispose of seed packaging or containers in accor-
dance with local requirements. DO NOT use empty
seed bags for any other purpose.
• To reduce seed dust which can drift onto blooming
crops or weeds, ensure that planting equipment is
functioning properly in accordance with manufactur-
ers specifications. Surplus seed or empty seed
containers must be stored or disposed according to
local federal regulations.
• Treat at manufacturers specified rate.
SEED BAG TAG (continued)
• Restrictions:
- DO NOT graze or feed soybean forage and hay to
livestock after treating with BAS 494 ST.
- DO NOT broadcast plant seeds.
- DO NOT apply more than 0.45 lb ai/A of fluopyram
per year (including seed treatment, foliar, in-furrow, or
banded applications).
• Rotational Crops Plant-back Restrictions:
- The following crops can be replanted immediately
following the last application of fluopyram:
artichoke (globe); Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables
(group 5); bulb vegetables (subgroup 3-07A and
3-07B); carrot; cereals (group 15) [which include:
barley, buckwheat, field corn, popcorn, sweet corn,
millet (pearl and proso), oats, rice; rye, sorghum,
teosinte, triticale, and wheat]; citrus (group 10-10);
cotton (subgroup 20C); cucurbits (group 9); dill seed;
fruiting vegetables (group 8-10); ginseng; grapes and
small vines (except fuzzy kiwifruit) (subgroup 13-07F);
herb (subgroup 19A); hop; leafy vegetables (except
watercress) (group 4); legume vegetables (except
soybean, cowpea and dry peas); peanut; pome fruit
(group 11-10); potato and other root, tuberous and
corm vegetables (except sugar beet) (subgroup 1B
and 1C); rapeseed (subgroup 20A); small berries
(caneberries and bushberries) (subgroup 13-07A and
13-07B); soybean; stone fruits (group 12-12);
strawberry and other low-growing berries, except
cranberry (subgroup 13-07G); sugar beet; sunflower
(subgroup 20B); tobacco; tree nut (group 14-12).
- Alfalfa can be planted after 14 days and sugarcane
can be planted after 14 days in Region 3 - Florida
and boot of Alabama.
- DO NOT rotate to crops other than those listed
above.
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Conditions of Sale and Warranty
The Directions For Use of this product reflect the
opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The
directions are believed to be reliable and must be
followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate
all risks inherently associated with the use of this
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended
consequences may result because of such factors as
the presence of other or untested or unapproved
materials, seed of low quality or low vigor or low
germination, use of the product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling, misapplication of the product, or
weather conditions at planting or environmental
conditions during seed storage, all of which are beyond
the control of BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC
(“BASF”) or the Seller. To the extent consistent with
applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the
Buyer.
BASF warrants that this product conforms to the
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for
the purposes referred to in the Directions For Use ,
subject to the inherent risks, referred to above.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BUYERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BASFS
EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAYMENT
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE
LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER DISCLAIM ANY
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY,
SPECIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT.
BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer
and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions
of Sale and Warranty which may be varied only by
agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized
representative of BASF.
ST1108
BAS 494 ST is specially formulated and sold by BASF
for the control of various pathogens according to the
directions on this label. The purchase price of
BAS 494 ST includes a prepaid license under which
purchaser agrees to employ the purchased quantity of
BAS 494 ST only for the above-specified uses and to
provide notice of the terms and conditions of this license
to any subsequent purchaser. Uses of BAS 494 ST
other than those specified on this label are not licensed
through the purchase of this product.
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