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APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
For soil applications of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG, direct product into the seed or root-zone of crop. Failure to place IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG into root-zone may result in loss of control or delay in onset of activity. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may be applied with ground or chemigation application equipment.
Do not apply IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG in enclosed structures such as planthouses or greenhouses except as specified in the TOBACCO, CUCURBIT VEGETABLES, FRUITING VEGETABLES and GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES, (Mature plants in production greenhouses): Cucumber, Tomato only sections of this label. Foliar applications of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG must be applied as a directed or broadcast foliar spray. Thorough coverage of foliage, without runoff, is necessary for optimum insecticidal efficacy. Use adequate spray volumes, properly calibrated application eqUipment, and spray adjuvant if necessary to obtain thorough coverage. Failure to provide adequate coverage and retention of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG on leaves and fruit may result in loss of insect control or delay in onset of activity. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may be applied with properly calibrated ground or aerial application equipment. Minimum specified spray volumes, unless otherwise stated in the cropspecific application sections, are 10 gallons per acre by ground and 5 gallons per acre by air. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may also be applied by overhead chemigation (see additional information in "Chemigation" section on this label below) if allowed in crop-specific application sections.
When applied as a soil application, optimum activity of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG results from applications to the root-zone of plants to be protected. The earlier IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG is available to the developing plant, the earlier the protection begins. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG is continuously taken into roots over a long period of time, and the systemic nature of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG allows movement from roots through the xylem tissue to all vegetative parts of the plant. This results in extended residual activity of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG, the control of insects, and the prevention and/or reduction of virus transmission or symptom expression. The rate of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG applied affects the length of the plant protection. Use the specified higher rates when infestations occur later in crop development or where pest pressure is continuous. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG will generally not control insects infesting flowers, blooms, or fruit. Additional crop protection may be required for insects feeding in or on these plant parts, and for insects not listed in the crop-specific, pests-controlled sections of this label. Additionally, speCific IMIDACLOPRID 4FL application instructions are provided in the crop-speCifiC sections of this label.
Suppression, or less than complete control of certain diseases and insect pests including reduced feeding may also result from a IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG application. Complete control of these pest/diseases may require supplemental control measures. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG use on crops grown for production of true seed intended for private or commercial planting is typically restricted but may be allowed under state specific, supplemental labeling. As with any insecticide, care must be taken to minimize exposure of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG to honey bees and other pollinators. Use of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG on crops requiring bee pollination must be avoided during bloom and a minimum of 10 days prior to bloom. Additional information on IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG uses for these crops and other questions may be obtained from the Cooperative Extension Service, PCAs, consultants, or local Albaugh, Inc. representatives.
Make application only to plants grown in field-type soils, potting media, or mixtures thereof. Do not apply to plants grown in non-soil medias such as perlite, vermiculite, rock wool, or other soil-less media, or plants growing hydroponically. Pre-mix IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG with water or other appropriate diluent prior to application. Keep IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG and water suspension agitated to avoid settling.
Do not apply more than 0.5 lb. active ingredient per acre per crop season regardless of formulation or method of application, unless specified within the crop-specific, application section for a given crop.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
To prepare the application mixture, add a portion of the required amount of water to the spray tank and, with agitation, add IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG. Complete filling tank with balance of water needed. Maintain sufficient agitation during both mixing and application. IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may also be used with other pesticides and/or fertilizer solutions. Please see "Compatibility" section of this label. When tank mixtures of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG and other pesticides are involved, prepare the tank mixture as recommended above and follow suggested "Mixing Order" below.

Mixing Order
When pesticide mixtures are needed, add wettable powders or wettable granules first, IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG and other suspension concentrates (flowable) products second, and emulsifiable concentrates last. Ensure good agitation as each component is added. Do not add an additional component until the previous is thoroughly mixed. If a fertilizer solution is added, a fertilizer/pesticide compatibility agent may be needed. Maintain constant agitation during both mixing and application to ensure uniformity of spray mixture.

Compatibility
Test compatibility of the intended mixture before adding IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG to the spray or mix tank. Add proportionate amounts of each ingredient in the appropriate order to a pint or quart jar, cap, shake for 5 minutes, and let set for 5 minutes. Poor mixing or formulation of precipitates that do not readily redisperse indicates an incompatible mixture that should not be used.

CHEMIGATION
Types of Irrigation Systems: Foliar chemigation applications of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may be made to crops through overhead sprinkler systems if specified in crop-specific application sections. Soil chemigation applications of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG may only be made to crops through chemigation as specified in crop-specific application sections and only through low-pressure systems specifically recommended for a given crop. Do not apply IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG through any other type of irrigation systems.
Make foliar chemigation applications of IMIDACLOPRID 4FL AG as concentrated as possible. Retention of IMIDAClOPRID 4Fl AG on target site of insect infestation is necessary for optimum activity. Chemigation of IMIDACLOPRID 4Fl AG in water volumes exceeding .10 inches per acre is not recommended. See crop-speCific
instructions sections of the label for more information.
Uniform Water Distribution and System Calibration: The irrigation system must provide uniform distribution of treated water. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide reSidues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water. The system must be calibrated to uniformly apply the rates specified. If you have questions about calibration, you should contact Cooperative Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers, or other experts.
Chemigation Monitoring: A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments should the need arise.
Drift: Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.
Required System Safety Devices: The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source contamination from backflow. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatiC, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump. The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops. The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch which will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. Systems must use a metering pump such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
Using Water from Public Water Systems: Public water systems means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the year. Chemigation systems connected to public water systems must contain a functional reduced-pressure zone, back flow preventer (RPZ), or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system must be discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There shall be a complete physical break (air gap) between the outlet end of the fill pipe and to top or overflow rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional automatic quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of the fluid back toward the injection. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional normally closed solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn form the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down.
The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. Systems must use a metering pump such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g. diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.