Bayer Admire Pro Systemic Protectant

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

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 & commercially grown ornamentals that are attractive to pollinators:

FOR CROPS UNDER CONTRACTED POLLINATION SERVICES

Do not apply this product while bees are foraging. Do not apply this product until flowering is complete and all petals have fallen unless the following condition has been met.

If an application must be made when managed bees are at the treatment site, the beekeeper providing the pollination services must be notified no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying.

FOR FOOD CROPS AND COMMERCIALLY GROWN ORNAMENTALS NOT UNDER CONTRACT FOR POLLINATION SERVICES BUT ARE ATTRACTIVE TO POLLINATORS

Do not apply this product while bees are foraging. Do not apply this product until flowering is complete and all petals have fallen unless the following condition has been met.

• The application is made to the target site after sunset
• The application is made to the target site when temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit
• The application is made in accordance with a government-initiated public health response
• The application is made in accordance with an active state-administered apiary registry program where beekeepers are notified no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying
• The application is made due to an imminent threat of significant crop loss, and a documented determination consistent with an IPM plan or predetermined economic threshold is met. Every effort should be made to notify beekeepers no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying.

Application Directions (Soil)

Direct applications of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT into the seed or root-zone of crop. Failure to place ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT into root-zone may result in loss of control or delay in onset of activity. Apply ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT by ground application or chemigation application. For seedling flats or trays, only apply with broadcast, foliar applications or where product is intended to be washed from foliage to soil prior to drying on foliage.

Optimum activity of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT results from applications to the root-zone of plants to be protected. The earlier ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT is available to a developing plant, the earlier the protection begins. ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT is continuously taken into the roots over a long period of time and the systemic nature of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT allows movement from roots through the xylem tissue to all vegetative parts of the plant. This results in residual activity of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT and the control of insects which may vector pathogens thereby reducing disease transmission or symptom expression, and the promotion of plant health benefits. The rate of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT applied affects the length of the plant protection period. Use the higher listed rates when infestations occur later in crop development, or where pest pressure is continuous. ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT will generally not control insects infesting flowers, blooms or fruit. Additional crop protection may be required for insects feeding in, or on these plant parts and for insects not listed in the crop-specific, pests controlled sections of this label. Additional, specific ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT application rates are also provided in the crop-specific sections of this label.

Restrictions (Soil applications)

Do not apply to plants grown in non-soil medias such as perlite, vermiculite, rock wool or other soil-less media, or plants growing hydroponically.

Do not apply more than 0.5 lb active ingredient per acre, per year regardless of formulation or method of application, unless specified within a crop-specific section for a given crop.

Application Directions (Foliar)

Apply ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT with properly calibrated ground or aerial application equipment. Apply specified rate per acre as a directed or broadcast spray to infested area at earliest threshold for target pest, as population begins to develop. Thorough uniform coverage of all plant parts is required to achieve optimum control. Scout fields and retreat if needed.

The lower rates can be used early season when pest pressures are low or when tank-mixing with other effective products registered for target insect control. Degree of control or suppression of additional labeled pests will be determined, in part, by the stage of pest development at application and infestation level of those pests. ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT provides optimal performance against early instar and early nymphal stages of insects as well as bollworm/budworm eggs. Applications made with less than 5 gallons per acre may result in slower activity and/or less overall control from a single application than an application made with higher gallonages. Use an organosilicone-based spray adjuvant for applications targeting aphids and whiteflies for better control.

Suppression or less than complete control of certain diseases and insect pests including reduced feeding may also result from ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT applications. Complete control of these pests/diseases may require supplemental control measures.

ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT is not intended for use on crops grown for production of true seed for private or commercial planting unless allowed under State specific 24(c) labeling. As with any insecticide, care must be taken to minimize exposure of ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT to honey bees and other pollinators. Additional information on ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT uses for these crops and other questions may be obtained from the Cooperative Extension Service, PCAs, consultants or local Bayer CropScience representatives. Make application only to plants grown in field-type soils, potting media, or mixtures thereof. Do not apply to plants grown in non-soil medias such as perlite, vermiculite, rock wool or other soil-less media, or plants growing hydroponically. Pre-mix ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT with water or other appropriate diluent prior to application. Keep ADMIRE PRO SYSTEMIC PROTECTANT and water suspension agitated to avoid settling.

Restrictions (Foliar applications)

Do not apply more than 0.5 lb active ingredient per acre, per year regardless of formulation or method of application, unless specified within a crop-specific section for a given crop.

SEE LABEL FOR COMPLETE RATES AND INSTRUCTIONS.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

Do not apply directly to water, areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging the treatment area. This product is toxic to wildlife and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates.

This chemical demonstrates the properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.