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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

MPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the product label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
Clayton Expel is formulated as a water dispersible granule of a naturally occurring micro-organism.
Product Benefits
Clayton Expel is biodegradable and leaves no detrimental residue on the crop when applied according to the use recommendations.
Clayton Expel acts on the target larvae after ingestion of the treated plant vegetation. Following the start of deterioration of the gut walls, the larvae stop feeding and die 24 to 72 hours later. The efficacy of Clayton Expel on young larvae (caterpillars) of Lepidopterous insects is similar to that of conventional insecticides when used according to the recommendations.
Clayton Expel has no known impact on the development of populations of natural predators and beneficial insects in integrated pest management programmes.

Rates of Use
Apply Clayton Expel between 1 and 3 times per caterpillar generation at the recommended dose. Use the higher dose or concentration when the pest pressure is high or larval populations are mixed with older larvae instars, especially for difficult to control pest species such as Mamestra brassicae (cabbage moth).

Application Timing
Apply as soon as the first larvae are seen, preferably during an active feeding period, and repeat the application at intervals of 7 to 10 days until the end of the hatching period. If heavy rain falls shortly after application, before the larvae have the opportunity to ingest the product, repeat the application.
For optimum results it is best to apply the product avoiding conditions of high light intensity or temperatures outside the general range of 10 - 20°C. Spray the mixture on dry vegetation and do not apply if rain is expected within 12 hours of treatment.

Mixing Instructions
Fill spray tank half-full with water. Start agitator and slowly sprinkle the correct amount of Clayton Expel into the centre of the agitator vortex. Run the agitator for a few minutes and bring up the water volume to the required spray volume. Agitate as necessary to maintain the suspension.
On emptying the container, rinse thoroughly three times. Add washings to the spray tank while filling. Wash out sprayer thoroughly after use. Dispose of container safely.