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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.

General Restrictions:
Do not use this product through any type of irrigation system, Aerial application of this product is prohibited, Not for use or storage in or around the home, Do not use this product on Long Island, N,Y, Use on peanuts at pegging is prohibited Cotton sidedress use is restricted to only Arizona and California. Application must be incorporated into the soil, Do not make more than one application per crop per season, Prohibit application of phorate in saturated soils, Do not treat while precipitation is occurring or wile conditions favor runoff from the treated area.
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,
Do not apply in wet soil conditions that may prevent the equipment from covering pesticide granules,
Under some conditions phorate may have a high potential for runoff into surface water for several days post application. Do not apply the following areas: frequently flooded areas or areas where intense or sustained rainfall is forecasted to occur within 48 hours.
Use Best management practices for minimizing surface runoff in the following areas: poor1y draining or wet soils with readily visible slopes toward adjacent surface water, areas over-laying extremely shallow ground water, areas with in-field canals or ditches that drain to surface water, areas not separated from adjacent surface waters with vegetated filter strips, areas over-laying tile drainage systems that drain to surface water, When used on erodible soils, best management practices for minimizing runoff should be employed, Consult your local soil conservation service for recommendations in your use area.
In particular where highly erodible land (HEL) is adjacent to aquatic bodies, a 66 foot buffer/setback area should be left in grass or other natural vegetation,
Do not apply within 50 feet of any drinking water well to minimize potential contamination,
Do not wash, load, or empty application equipment near any well, as this practice is a potential source of ground water contamination,
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation,