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RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
Due to acute oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity and avian hazards
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the certified applicator's certificate

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
IMPORTANT! Read precautionary statements before using this product.
Do not use this product on Long Island, NY.PHORATE 20 G should be applied with a granular pesticide applicator properly calibrated to assure accurate placement and proper dosage. Incorporation into soil is required. Only one application per crop per season may be made. Use on peanuts at pegging .is prohibited.
Application of phorate in saturated soils is prohibited. Do not treat while precipitation is occurring or while conditions favor runoff from the treated area.
Do not apply in wet soil conditions that may prevent the equipment from covering pesticide granules.
Under some conditions phorate may have a high potential for runoff into surface water for several days post application. Do not apply in the following situations:
Frequently flooded areas
Areas where intense or sustained rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours.
In the event of a crop failure, any crop on this label can be replanted immediately.
All other crops must not be planted in treated fields for 9 months after application.
Use Best Management Practices for minimizing surface runoff in the following areas:
Poorly draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface water
Areas over-laying extremely shallow ground water
Areas with in-field canals or ditches that drain to surface water
Areas not separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated filter strips
Areas over-laying tile drainage systems that drain to surface water
When used on erodible soils, best management practices for minimizing runoff should be employed. Consult your local soil conservation service for recommendations in your use area.
In particular, where highly erodible land (HEL) is adjacent to aquatic bodies, a 66 foot buffer/setback area should be left in grass or other natural vegetation.
Do not apply within 50 feet of any drinking water well to minimize potential contamination.
Do not wash, load, or empty application equipment near any well, as this practice is a potential source of ground water contamination.