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RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT:
For resistance management, please note that TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide contains a Group 10B insecticide. Any mite population may contain individuals naturally resistant to TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide and other Group 10B insecticides. The resistant individuals may dominate the mite population if this group of miticides is used repeatedly. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action but are specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed. To delay miticide resistance:  Where possible, rotate the use of TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide or other Group 10B insecticides with different groups that control the same pests.  Use tank mixtures with miticides from a different group when such use is permitted.  Miticide use should be based on an IPM program that includes scouting and 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 IPM recommendations for the specific site and pest problems in your area. 

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:
This bag contains water soluble packets of TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide. Do not handle the packets with wet gloves or allow the packets to become wet prior to addition to spray tank. Do not break open packets. If all packets are not used, close and reseal outer container to protect remaining packet(s).

SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Thoroughly clean spray equipment prior to mixing and applying TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide. Thoroughly rinse the spray tank, spray boom and all nozzles before adding TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide to the tank. Apply TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide using equipment such as compressed air sprayers, hydraulic sprayers, or ground boom sprayers.

PREPARATION OF SPRAY SOLUTION
To prepare spray solution, drop the unopened packet(s) of TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide into a spray tank containing at least one-half the total quantity of water required. Direct water at the floating packet(s) and continue to add water with the agitator running until the spray volume is reached. Do not add any liquid fertilizers, micronutrients or adjuvants to the spray solution until after the water soluble packets and their contents have completely dissolved. Water soluble packet(s) should completely dissolve in approximately five minutes. Dissolution rate may be slowed by cold water, lack of agitation or water containing high concentrations of boron or sulfur. High concentration of boron or sulfur may result in spray screen or nozzle clogging due to the incomplete dissolution of the water soluble packet material. Continuous agitation is required to keep the product in suspension.

SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS FOR USE – ALL CROPS
TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide is a miticide that controls listed tetranychid mite species in egg and nymph stages of growth. Foliar applications of TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide can be made for control of spider mites infesting indoor greenhouse ornamentals and greenhouse tomatoes. TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide exhibits strong translaminar movement within plant leaves. Spray contacting the upper surface of leaves will absorb into the leaves and locally translocate within the leaf. Thus mites feeding on the undersides of leaves will be controlled. 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 allow effluent or runoff from greenhouses containing this product to enter lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters.

IMPORTANT:
Applications of TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide may be made to a wide range of ornamental plants. To ensure that TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide is compatible with the variety or cultivar grown under your specific conditions, test the product on a limited scale and observe for phytotoxicity for two weeks before making large-scale applications. The large number of existing ornamental varieties and cultivars coupled with the constant introduction of new varieties makes it impossible to field test TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide in every locale where sold or in all of the combinations created by differences in growing practices. Factors that can influence phytotoxicity to any applied pesticide include soil or media type, pH, moisture or fertility, environmental conditions such as temperature, lighting or degree days and horticultural practices including planting dates, control of other pests, and timing of various horticultural practices. TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide has not been tested in tank mix combinations or sequential pesticide treatments. Do not apply to Poinsettia after bract formation.

COMPATIBILITY
Before mixing TetraSan 5 WDG Miticide with other insecticide products, test mix small portions of products in a small quantity to ensure compatibility.