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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: 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.

DiPel DF is formulated as a water dispersible granule of a naturally occurring micro-organism.

Product Benefits :
DiPel DF is biodegradable and leaves no detrimental residue on the crop when applied according to the use recommendations.
DiPel DF 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 DiPel DF on young larvae of Lepidopterous insects is similar to that of conventional insecticides when used according to the recommendations.

Pests Controlled:
DiPel DF is for the control of caterpillars (Lepidopterous larvae) and reduces crop damage caused by caterpillar feeding.

Mixing and Spraying:
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 absorb 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 6 hours of treatment.

Application Volume
The spray particles must be as fine and homogeneous as possible and sufficient volume of water should be used to ensure complete cover of the vegetation. The following spray volumes are given as a guide to application with higher volume applying to denser crop foliage, or larger trees and plants.

Mixing instructions :
Half fill the spray tank with water, add the correct quantity of DiPel DF, then continue filling the tank until full using continuous agitation. Apply the spray mixture as soon as possible after its preparation.

Maximum number of applications:
There are no restrictions on number of treatments applied.