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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - GENERAL
AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is a microemulsion concentrate containing 1 2% by weight azadirachtin It has been evaluated on a wide variety of ornamental forestry and food crops No phytotoxicity has been observed when used as directed AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is an insect growth regulator and does not control adult insects Results are typically observed 3-7 days after first treatment However AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is also effective as a repellent towards some adult species as detailed below When AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF applications are rotated with other insecticides as part of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (EPM) program insecticide resistance can be significantly delayed or prevented in target insect populations
Bee Toxicity AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is not toxic to bees but applications should be made only when bees are not actively foraging

Mode of Action
AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is an insect growth regulator (IGR) and controls insects in the larval/nymphal and pupal stages by interfering with the metabolism of ecdysone which is the key molting hormone in insects Insects typically die during egg hatch and between larval to larval (nymph to nymph) larval to pupal molts or during adult eclosion from pupae Azadirachtin also effectively kills insects in the pupal stages by shutting down ecdysone hormone activity and thereby widens the window of control Uptake by insects is either by contact by ingestion or both Predatory insects or predatory mites which do not feed on plants are therefore generally not affected by AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF making it compatible with many biological insect control programs as well
Repellency AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF has been shown to be an effective repellent to a wide range of insect species and treated plants exhibit reduced feeding damage or egg laying by insect pests because of the repellent action of the product

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF is exempt from food crop tolerances ( 40 CFR Sec 180 1119) and may be applied as directed to any food or non food crop up to and including the day of harvest (0 day PHI) at a rate not exceeding 56 4 oz (20 grams active ingredient) per acre per application Crops can be harvested as soon as spray has dried

Mixing
Shake well before use Always use this product promptly after mixing with water AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF will break down in the spray solution if not used within 8 hours Never allow tank mix to stand overnight The recommended pH range is between 5 5 and 6 5 AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF will break down under high pH conditions (> pH 7 5) For optimum performance a buffering agent may be used When mixing with other approved agnchemicals always ensure proper agitation in the spray tank to ensure uniform application
From the use rates chart determine the amount of AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF required for the number of acres to be treated To a clean spray tank add at least one half the water to be sprayed Begin agitation and add the determined amount of AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF Add the remaining water and continue agitation
AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF disperses freely when added to water Always use clean equipment For uniform distribution on plant canopy and proper dilution always ensure proper agitation in mixing tanks or vessels When mixing with other agnchemicals add solid constituents (such as wettable powders water dispersible granules or micronutrients) last in the form of a slurry

Application Method and Equipment
AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF can be applied as a foliar spray or a drench to soil compost manure or non soil media (e g greenhouses compost and manure piles and mushroom houses) to control insects and nematodes When needed soil drenches can also be used to control soil borne pests including soil dwelling larvae of foliar insect pests When applying as a drench ensure good wetting of the soil or media but avoid excessive leaching AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF can also be applied through sub surface soil treatment equipment (e g turfgrass) AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF can also be injected into mature trees (landscaping forestry residential etc ) using appropriate tree injection eqUipme it To repel adults in mushroom houses apply through fogging equipment Always follow equipment manufacturer s Use

Directions
AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF may be diluted in water volumes ranging from 5 gallons/acre (Jow volume or aerial) to around 300 gallons/acre (high volume) depending on canopy size and spray equipment. Avoid spray run off AMVAC AZA 1 2% CF may be applied using any powered or manual pesticide application equip r ent which includes but not restricted to high volume low volume ultra low volume aerial electrostatic fogging and chemigation Follow the original manufacturer s recommendations when using these types of equipment

Application Timing, Frequency and Use of Adjuvants
For optimum results make applications when pests first appear or at egg hatch Two applications made z.i 1 to 10 20120816r6_AZA 1 2 / CF Notif PR Notice 20074 Page 4 of 15 day intervals are recommended unless otherwise specified Make foliar applications to both sides of leaves AMVAC AZA 1 2 CF can be mixed with suitable sticking agents (adjuvants) as per manufacturer s use recommendations to improve product performance especially when rain is anticipated The addition of any non phytotoxic vegetable or synthetic oil can also improve product performance especially against certain insects such as leafminers mealybugs or scales Do not exceed 1 0% (v/v) and follow oil manufacturer s use recommendations The addition of oil improves penetration of azadirachtm into leaves and prolongs residual activity However on sensitive plants addition of oils should be avoided (see phytotoxicity section above)