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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. Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.
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.

Product Information
Mimic  2LV Insecticide mimics the action of the natural insect hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone, the physiological inducer of the molting and metamorphosis process in insects. Mimic 2LV is highly active against most lepidopterous larvae while having practically no activity at typical use rates against other orders of insects. Mimic 2LV controls lepidopterous larvae through a novel mode-of-action by the induction of a premature lethal molt, which initiates within hours of ingestion of treated crop surfaces. Contact activity has also been observed in some insects. Actual death of the larvae will take several days to occur, although feeding by the insects generally ceases within 24 hours of ingestion.

Use Rate Determination
Carefully read, understand and follow label use rates, recommendations and restrictions. Apply the amount specified in the following table with properly calibrated aerial or ground spray equipment.
The low rates may be used for light infestations of the target lepidopterous species and the higher rates for moderate to heavy infestations. Mimic 2LV may be applied in either dilute or concentrate sprays so long as the application equipment is calibrated and adjusted to deliver thorough uniform coverage. Use the specified amount of Mimic 2LV per acre regardless of spray volume used. Prepare only the amount of spray solution required to treat the measured acreage.

Mixing and Compatibility
Fill the spray tank one-third to one-half full of clean water and slowly pour Mimic 2LV into the spray tank. Maintain agitation in the spray tank during mixing, loading and application. Triple rinse empty container and add rinsate to spray tank.
Mimic 2LV is believed to be compatible with most commonly used agricultural fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators, foliar fertilizers and spray adjuvants. If in doubt, mix proportional amounts of all spray ingredients in a test vessel. Shake the mixture vigorously and allow it to stand for fifteen minutes. Rapid precipitation of the ingredients and failure to re-suspend when shaken indicates that the mixture is incompatible and should not be applied.

Application Timing
The activity of Mimic 2LV is expressed primarily through ingestion by the target larvae. Consequently, the timing of application is dependent on the feeding behavior of the target pest. For internal feeding larvae, application must be made prior to the time that surface feeding occurs. For foliar or surface feeding larvae, application made while active feeding is occurring will be effective.
Re-application may be required to protect new flushes of foliage or rapidly expanding fruit. The reapplication interval will vary depending on how rapidly the crop is growing and the generation time of the target pest.
While Mimic 2LV is essentially equally effective against all instars, it is generally good practice to make applications to early instars to avoid the heavy damage that can be inflicted by later instar larvae.
For best results, begin applications when first signs of feeding damage or when threshold levels of moths, eggs or larvae occur. Consult the Cooperative Extension Service, or other qualified professional authorities, to determine the appropriate threshold for application in your area.

Application Instructions
Because Mimic 2LV must be ingested by the larvae, application must be in a manner that assures uniform and thorough coverage. Higher water volume and increased spray pressure generally provide better coverage. Operating an air-blast sprayer at ground speeds greater than 2 mph and making applications in an alternate row middle pattern in tree crops and vines may result in less than satisfactory coverage and poor performance, particularly in conditions of high pest infestation levels, extremely large trees and/or dense foliage. Avoid application under conditions when uniform coverage cannot be assured or when excessive spray drift may occur. A minimum of six hours drying time is required between the completion of application and the onset of precipitation to ensure optimum performance.
Chemigation: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
Spray Adjuvants: The addition of agricultural adjuvants is not required to maximize the performance, coverage or weatherability of Mimic 2LV. The addition of spray adjuvants is not recommended.

Resistance Management
Any insect population may contain individuals that are naturally resistant to a specific pesticide; therefore, the use of any one insecticide against many consecutive generations of a pest can result in the development of resistance problems. To prevent or delay the development of resistance, Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. recommends rotation of Mimic 2LV with insecticides of alternate modes of action and the utilization of
Integrated Pest Management practices such as routine monitoring, the use of treatment thresholds to time applications and cultural and biological controls wherever possible. We further recommend that Mimic 2LV not be used on more than three consecutive generations of a pest. Since the development of resistance cannot be predicted, we suggest that you consult local or State Extension personnel or your local Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. representative for resistance management guidance appropriate to your crop, locality and production practices.