Vectobac WDG Biological Larvicide

Manufacturer
Valent
Category
Insecticides
Registered until
N/A
Registration number
73049-56
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AGRICUL TURAL USE SITE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation ofFederaI law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Chemigation
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
For control of mushroom fly larvae.
Mushroom Flies (Sciaridae)
Conventional Agaricus bisporus mushrooms. For the control of the larval st~ge of Sciarid mushroom flies when mixed into, or applied to mushroom casing. Onat)."ol DG should be thoroughly mixed into the mushroom casing material with a mechanicalll1ixer until granules are evenly dispersed throughout all of the material or applied in a suspended solution mixed with water. Typically casing soils should bt;) formulated prior to use and brought to the appropriate moisture content prior to the a-aaifion anIle Dnatror-- DG. Use sufficient water and/or proper application and mixing equipment to obtain good distribution of Gnatrol DG throughout the growth medium. If the casing material is steamed, pasteurized or fumigated, the addition of Gnatrol DG should occur after this practice. Watering-in Gnatrol DG: Follow normal watering practices after casing. The Gnatrol DG will solubilize and disperse throughout the casing and compost dUling the routine water management process.
For the control of the larva~ stage of Sciarid mushroom flies when mixed into mushroom compost at spawning/supplementation: Gnatrol DG should be thoroughly mixed into compost during spawning and supplementation. Gnatrol DG can be mixed with supplement or spawn using a mechanical mixer just before application to beds or trays. Gnatrol DG can be mixed directly with supplement or mixed with up to 6 lbs. of gypsuml1 000 sq. ft. for mixing with spawn or supplement.

SUGGESTED RATE RANGE:
Casing Application - Use 1.5 - 3.0 Ibs.ll000 sq. ft. of bed.
Compost Application - Use 2.5 - 3.0 Ibs.llOOO sq. ft of bed.
Use higher rates when pest pressure is heavy,
Gnatrol DG has notbeen tested for mycotoxicity on all strains of common commercial mushrooms (Agaricus). Since strains may vary in their sensitivity, this product should be tested on a section of bed prior to whole house treatment. 

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Mushrooms