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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. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

USE INSTRUCTIONS
See Chemigation Section for Chemigation use directions.
Days to Harvest: There are no restrictions on applying XenTari up to the time of harvest. Individual state regulations may vary and should be consulted for allowable pre-harvest application intervals.
Sites: XenTari may be used for any labeled pest in both field and greenhouse use. XenTari is an insecticide for use against listed caterpillars (larvae) of lepidopterous insects. Close scouting and early attention to infestations is highly recommended. Larvae must eat deposits of XenTari to be affected. Always follow these directions:
Treat when larvae are young (early instars) before the crop is damaged.
Larvae must be actively feeding on treated, exposed plant surfaces.
Thorough spray coverage is needed to provide a uniform deposit of XenTari at the site of larval feeding. Use overhead and drop nozzles to obtain good spray coverage on both sides of foliage. Use sufficient spray volume to ensure uniform deposition on all plant surfaces.
Under heavy pest population pressure, use the higher labeled application rates, shorten the spray interval, and/or raise spray volume to improve spray coverage.
Repeat applications at an interval sufficient to maintain control, usually 3 to 14 days depending on plant growth rate, moth activity, rainfall after treating, and other factors. If attempting to control a pest with a single spray, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially complete, but before crop damage occurs.
A spreader-sticker, which has been approved for use on growing crops, should be added for hard-to wet crops, such as cabbage, or to improve weather-fastness of the spray deposits.
XenTari may be tank mixed with other labeled insecticides to enhance control. Observe the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and precautions of all products used in mixtures. Do not mix
XenTari with any product containing a label prohibition against such mixing. Do not exceed label dosage rates. Before tank mixing XenTari with other labeled products, including spreader stickers, check for tank mix compatibility.
After ingesting a lethal dose of XenTari, larvae stop feeding within the hour, and will die within several hours to 3 days. Mortality varies with larval size (instar), lepidopteran species, and dose consumed.
Following ingestion, larvae become sluggish, discolor, then shrivel, blacken and die. Smaller larvae die more quickly.
XenTari may be applied in conventional ground or aerial equipment with quantities of water sufficient to provide uniform coverage of infested plant parts. The volume of water needed per acre will depend on crop development, relative humidity, spray equipment, and local experience. Usually, selection of moderate to high spray volume will provide the best results in most equipment. For ground use, apply a minimum of 10 gallons per acre. For air use, apply at least 2 gallons of water per acre, except in arid areas where 5 to 10 gallons of water are required. Begin the season with low water volume and increase as the plant canopy increases to ensure complete coverage. Add water to the mix tank and provide moderate agitation. With agitating, add the required amount of XenTari. Continue agitation, and add other spray materials, if any.
Add remaining water, if any, and agitate until fully mixed. Maintain the suspension with moderate agitation while loading and spraying. Do not mix more XenTari than can be used in a 3-day period.