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GENERAL INFORMATION:

CYD-X  contains an insecticidal baculovirus (Cydia pomonella granulovirus) that is specific to larvae of the codling moth (Cydia pomonella). Because of this specificity, CYD-X  provides a unique opportunity for biological control of codling moth without harmful effects to humans, domestic animals, wildlife, beneficial insects and plants.
CYD-X  is a biological insecticide which must be ingested by larvae in order to be effective.
Upon ingestion, the viral occlusion bodies (OB’s) dissolve in the larval midgut and release infectious virions. These enter the cells lining the digestive tract and replicate in the nuclei of those cells. The resulting progeny virus infects other tissues within the larvae, which stop feeding and eventually die from a massive viral infection. After death, the larvae disintegrate; releasing billions of new OB’s which may infect other codling moth larvae upon ingestion.
Codling moth death occurs 3 to 7 days after ingestion of CYD-X , depending on ambient temperature. Death may occur more quickly at higher temperatures.
Baculoviruses have been found only in invertebrates. No member of this family is known to infect vertebrates or plants. CYD-X  does not reproduce in mammalian cells. No adverse effect to fish, wildlife or beneficial organisms has been observed.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

As this product is not registered for the control of pests in aquatic systems, DO NOT use to control aquatic pests.
DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
DO NOT apply by air.
To reduce runoff from treated areas into aquatic habitats, avoid application to areas with a moderate to steep slope, compacted soil or clay. Avoid application when heavy rain is forecast.
Contamination of aquatic areas as a result of runoff may be reduced by including a vegetative strip between the treated area and the edge of the water body.
DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT direct spray above plants to be treated. Turn off outward pointing nozzles at row ends and outer rows. DO NOT apply when wind speed is greater than 16 km/h at the application site as measured outside of the treatment area on the upwind side.