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GENERAL INFORMATION

Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide is effective against larval Lepidoptera. However, it is essentially non-toxic to adult bees. Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide does not adversely affect beneficial insects such as predatory mites, beetles, wasps, and spiders. These characteristics make this compound ideal for integrated pest management systems.

MODE OF ACTION

Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide has a novel mode of action in that it mimics the activity of the insect molting hormone, ecdysone, in larval Lepidoptera (caterpillars). Larvae stop feeding within hours of ingestion of a toxic dose of Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide and soon thereafter begin to undergo an unsuccessful (lethal) molt. Actual mean time to mortality is somewhat dependent on the physiology of the target species and on local environmental conditions, but is generally 3 to 10 days.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ERRATIC INSECT CONTROL OR CROP DAMAGE.
Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide is an aqueous flowable formulation that mixes readily with water. (Shake container well before using.) Thorough uniform coverage is essential for good insect control. A minimum of 1000 litres of spray mixture/ha is recommended for adequate spray coverage unless otherwise noted in the specific directions for use. Orchards with large trees and dense canopies require additional spray mixture to ensure proper coverage. In cultivars where larvae can be sheltered by rapid foliar growth or highly clustered fruit, thorough coverage is essential.

Application Directions
Fruit
Proper timing of application is critical with this product. If application is delayed beyond the recommended time, switch to another insecticide. Monitor other insect pests and apply additional insecticides as required.
Apply no more than 4 applications per year. Do not use this product exclusively for successive generations of any one pest. Rotate the application of Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide with other recommended insecticides. Do not apply Confirm 240F Agricultural Insecticide within 14 days of harvest. Do not feed apple pomace to livestock.