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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. See individual crops for specific pollinator protection application restrictions. If none exist under the specific crop, for foliar applications, follow these application directions for crops that are contracted to have pollinator services or for food/feed and commercially grown ornamentals that are attractive to pollinators.

Resistance Management
Some insects are known to develop resistance to insecticides after repeated use. As with any insecticide, the use of this product must conform to resistance management strategies established for the use area. Sherpa Insecticide contains a Group 4A Insecticide called imidacloprid. Insect biotypes with acquired or inherent tolerance to group 4A products may eventually dominate the insect population if Group 4A products are used repeatedly as the predominant method for control for targeted species. This may eventually result in partial or total loss of control of those species by Sherpa Insecticide and to other Group 4A products.
The active ingredient in Sherpa Insecticide is a member of neonicotinoid chemical group. Avoid using a block of more than three consecutive applications of Sherpa Insecticide and/or other Group 4A products having the same or similar mode of action. Following a neonicotinoid block of treatments, Loveland Products, Inc. strongly encourages the rotation to a block of applications with effective products of a different mode before using additional applications of neonicotinoid products. Using a block rotation or windowed approach, along with other IPM practices, is considered an effective use strategy for preventing or delaying an insect's pest's ability to develop resistance to this class of chemistry. Foliar applications of Sherpa Insecticide or other Group 4A products from the neonicotinoid chemical class must not be used on crops previously treated with a long-residual, soil-applied product from the neonicotinoid chemical class.

Mixing Instructions
To prepare the application mixture, add a portion of the required amount of water to the spray tank and with agitation add Sherpa Insecticide. Complete filling tank with balance of water needed. Maintain sufficient agitation during both mixing and application. Sherpa Insecticide may also be used with other pesticides and/or fertilizer solutions. Please see Compatibility Note below. When tank mixtures of Sherpa Insecticide and other pesticides are involved, prepare the tank mixture as above and follow suggested Mixing Order below.

Mixing Order
When pesticide mixtures are needed, add wettable powders first, Sherpa Insecticide, or other flowables 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 Note
Test compatibility of the intended tank mixture before adding Sherpa Insecticide 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 formation of precipitates that do not readily re-disperse indicates an incompatible mixture that must not be used. For further information, contact your local Loveland Products, Inc. representative.