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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Spinosad Insecticide contains the active ingredient spinosad which is derived from a soil organism. Follow the specific application rates and use instructions listed in the following tables to control target pests in turfgrass, outdoor ornamentals, and home gardens. Always shake well before use. Avoid freezing. Uniform coverage is critical for effective insect control. Dilute Spinosad Insecticide in sufficient water and apply using suitable application equipment (e.g., hand-held sprayer) to ensure thorough and complete plant coverage. Attempt to penetrate dense foliage, but avoid over-spraying to the point of excessive runoff.

SPINOSAD INSECTICIDE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fill the spray tank with water to ½ of the total spray volume required. Add the required amount of Spinosad Insecticide. Fill the spray tank to the required spray volume. Shake well to ensure uniformity of the spray mix.

Application Timing

Do not reapply within less than 7 days for all insect pests.

Leaf beetles (such as elm leaf and willow leaf beetle) - for effective control of elm leaf and willow leaf beetle larvae, applications should be made in the spring or early summer when feeding is observed.

Western flower thrips - for effective control of exposed western flower thrips on outdoor ornamentals, monitor and apply when populations reach damaging levels. For best results, apply at the floral stage of development and repeat at 7-14 day intervals as required by population pressure.

Tent caterpillar (such as eastern tent caterpillar) - for effective control of tent caterpillar, applications should be made early when webs are first observed and the spray should be directed into the web and surrounding foliage within at least 1 metre of the nest.

Conifer sawfly larvae - for effective control of sawfly larvae, applications should be made as soon as larvae appear (2nd -4th instar).

Gypsy moth - for effective control of gypsy moth larvae, applications should be timed for when larvae are small and majority of eggs are hatched.

Ornamental Phytotoxicity
Spinosad Insecticide has been tested on a variety of herbaceous and woody ornamental plants without phytotoxic symptoms. If in doubt about a sensitive species, spray a small test area on a plant before treating all plants or trees. The user assumes responsibility for determining if Spinosad Insecticide is safe to treated plants. 

NOTICE TO USER: This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. The user assumes the risk to persons or property that arises from any such use of this product.