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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Days to Harvest: There are no restrictions on applying BioBit HP up to the time of harvest. Sites: BioBit HP may be used for any labeled pest in both field and greenhouse uses. BioBit HP is a highly selective insecticide for use against listed caterpillars (larvae) of lepidopterous insects. Close scouting and early attention to infestations is highly recommended.
Larvae must eat deposits of BioBit HP to be affected. Always follow these directions:
Treat when larvae are young (early instars) before the crop is extensively damaged.
Larvae must be actively feeding on treated, exposed plant parts.
Thorough spray coverage 'is needed to provide a uniform deposit of BioBit HP at the site of larval feeding. For some crops and pest combinations (i.e., grapeleaf skeletonizer, saltmarsh caterpillar, and omnivorous leafroller on berries and small fruit), directed drop nozzles by ground machine are required.
Under heavy pest population pressure, use the higher label application rates, shorten the spray interval, and/or raise spray volume to improve spray coverage.
Repeat applications at an interval sufficient to maintain control, usually 3 to 14 days depending on plant growth rate, moth activity, rainfall after treating, and other factors. If attempting to control a pest with a single spray, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially complete, but before extensive crop damage occurs.
A spreader-sticker, which has been approved for use on growing crops, should be added for hard-to-wet crops, such as cole crops, or to improve weather-fastness of the spray deposits.
BioBit HP may be tank mixed with other labeled insecticides to enhance control. Observe the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and, precautions of all products used in mixtures. Do not mix BioBit HP with any product containing a label prohibition against such mixing. Do not exceed label dosage rates. Before mixing BioBit HP with other labeled products, including spreader stickers check for tank mix compatibility. After eating a lethal dose of BioBit HP, larvae stop feeding within the hour, and will die within several days. Dying larvae move slowly, discolor, then shrivel, blacken and die. BioBit HP may be applied in conventional ground or aerial equipment with quantities of water sufficient to provide thorough coverage of infested plant parts. The volume of water needed per acre will depend on crop size, weather, spray equipment, and local experience. Unless otherwise indicated, use at least 2 gallons of water per acre by air; except in the Western U.S., where 5 to 10 gallons is the usual minimum. Add water to the spray or mixing tank at the level that provides maximum agitation. With the agitator running, slowly sprinkle in the BioBit HP.
Continue agitation. Then add other spray materials (if any). Add the balance of the water and agitate until mixed. Maintain the suspension while loading and spraying. Do not mix more BioBit HP than can be used in a 12-hour period.
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment- and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower/treatment coordinator are responsible for considering all of these factors when making decisions.