DiPel 2X DF

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system. DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes. As this pesticide is not registered for control of pests in aquatic systems, DO NOT use to control aquatic pests. Always follow these directions: 

Treat when larvae are young (early instars) before the crop is damaged.
Larvae must be actively feeding on treated, exposed plant surfaces.
Thorough spray coverage is needed to provide a uniform deposit of DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide at the site of larval feeding. Use overhead and drop nozzles to obtain good spray coverage on both side of foliage. Use sufficient spray volume to ensure uniform deposition on all plant surfaces.
Repeat applications at an interval sufficient to maintain control, usually 3 to 14 days, depending on plant growth rate, moth activity, rainfall after treatment and other factors. If attempting to control a pest with a single spray, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially complete, but before crop damage occurs.
Consult provincial guidelines and regional advisors for specific information about the timing and number of applications.
A spreader-sticker approved for use on growing and harvested crops should be used for hard-towet crops such as cabbage or to improve weather fastness of the spray deposits.
DiPel 2XDF Biological Insecticide may be applied up to the day of harvest.
DO NOT allow spray mixture to stand in the tank for more than 12 hour

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:
Partially fill spray tank with water and provide moderate agitation. Add the required amount of DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide while maintaining agitation. Add remaining water, if any. Maintain moderate agitation while loading and spraying. Do not mix more DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide than can be used in a 12-hour period.

Aerial Application Instructions:
Apply only by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft equipment that has been functionally and operationally calibrated for the atmospheric conditions of the area and the application rates and conditions of this label. Label rates, conditions and precautions are product specific. Apply only at the rate recommended for aerial application on this label. Where no rate for aerial application appears for the specific use, this product cannot be applied by any type of aerial equipment. Ensure uniform application by using appropriate marking devices and/or electronic guidance equipment.

Use Precautions:
Apply only when meteorological conditions at the treatment site allow for complete and even coverage. Apply only when meteorological conditions are in compliance with local and /or provincial authorities.

Operator Precautions:
DO NOT allow the pilot to mix product to be loaded onto the aircraft. However, loading of premixed product with a closed system is permitted. It is desirable that the pilot has communication capabilities at each treatment site at the time of application. The field crew and the mixer/loaders must wear the personal protective equipment described in the PRECAUTIONS section of this label. When handlers/loaders use closed systems to load product onto the aircraft, the handler requirement for eye goggles and a NIOSH-approved respirator with any N-95, R-95, or P-95 filter for biological products may be waived. When reduced personal protective equipment is worn, the respirator/mask and eye goggles must be immediately available for use in an emergency such as a spill or equipment breakdown. All personnel on the job site must wash hands and face thoroughly before eating and drinking. Protective clothing must be washed before reuse. Decontaminate aircraft cockpit and vehicle cabs if contamination occurs.

Product Precautions:
Read and understand the entire label before opening this product. If you have questions, call the manufacturer at 1-800-323-9597 or obtain technical advice from the distributor or from your provincial agricultural or forestry representative. Application of this specific product must meet and/or conform to the aerial uses and rates on this label.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
For resistance management, please note that DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide contains a Group 11 insecticide. Any insect population may contain individuals naturally resistant to DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide and other Group 11 insecticides. The resistant individuals may dominate the insect population if this group of insecticides are used repeatedly in the same site. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action but are specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. The following appropriate resistance management strategies should be followed to delay insecticide resistance: . - Where possible, rotate the use of DiPel 2X DF Biological Insecticide or other Group 11 insecticides with different groups that control the same pests in a site. - Insecticide use should be based on an Integrated Pest Management program that includes scouting, record keeping, and considers cultural, biological and other chemical control practices. - Monitor treated pest populations for resistance development. - Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop advisors for any additional pesticide resistance management and/or integrated pest management recommendations for the specific site and pest problems in your area. - For further information or to report suspected resistance, contact Valent BioSciences Corporation at 1-800-323-9597