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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation 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 State or Tribal Agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

INSTRUCTIONS
Apply DiTera DF to the soil as a pre-plant, at planting or post-plant soil treatment on annual and perennial crops (refer to commodities listed in Table 1) alone, or mixed with water and the mixed suspension applied as a soil applied spray or through drip irrigation systems. Best results will be obtained from Pre-plant applications close to the actual planting times. The optimal application time must be determined based on the cultural practices and the nematode population dynamics. For perennial crops, apply DiTera DF just prior to a root flush to protect young roots. Multiple applications may be required for crops with multiple root flushes. DiTera DF must be applied to and incorporated into the soil. Incorporation may be accomplished by mechanical equipment, irrigation or rainfall.
For soil applications made at planting, the action of some planters may provide sufficient incorporation. When using planters which do not provide adequate incorporation of DiTera DF into the soil, equipment designed for incorporation may be used behind the planter. For irrigation incorporation after application to the soil, apply sufficient water to move DiTera into the soil within the root zone of the plants.
Due to the nature of the active ingredient and the distribution of nematodes in agricultural soils, in-row or band application may be suitable for adequate nematode suppression. If banding or side-dressing, the corresponding rates need to be calculated based on the actual surface area of soil to be treated (Refer to conversion Table 2 for band applications). Use higher rates and/or multiple applications in coarse (light) soils with less than 1% organic matter. Maximum benefits may not be realized in agricultural fields containing non-decomposed plant materials, including infected roots from a previous crop, or in fields with very high nematode infestations.
Apply DiTera DF as a soil applied dry granule or soil applied spray, applied using ground equipment with subsequent soil incorporation into the root zone, or using listed irrigation systems (refer to Chemigation Use Directions) with quantities of water sufficient to provide coverage of the root zone of the plants. The amount of water needed per acre will depend on the plant species, biology of the nematode species to be controlled, growth stage of crop, weather, soil moisture conditions, level of nematode infestation, etc. Do not allow treated water to move off site. Do not apply by mist sprayer or aerial spray equipment.