Intrepid 2F Insecticide

Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.

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. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Not for Sale, Use, or Distribution in Nassau County and Suffolk County in New York State.

Use Rate Determination

Carefully read, understand and follow label use rates and restrictions. Apply the amount specified in the following tables with properly calibrated aerial or ground spray equipment. Prepare only the amount of spray solution required to treat the measured acreage. Use the lower rates for light infestations of the target lepidopterous species and the higher rates for moderate to heavy infestations. Intrepid 2F may be applied in either dilute or concentrate sprays so long as the application equipment is calibrated and adjusted to deliver thorough, uniform coverage. Use the specified amount of Intrepid 2F per acre regardless of the spray volume used.

Mixing Directions

Always shake well before use. Avoid freezing.

Intrepid 2F - Alone

Fill the spray tank one-third to one-half full of clean water and slowly pour Intrepid 2F into the spray tank. Maintain agitation in the spray tank during mixing, loading, and application. Triple rinse empty container and add rinsate to the spray tank.

Intrepid 2F - Tank Mix

Intrepid 2F is believed to be compatible with most commonly used agricultural fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators, foliar fertilizers and spray adjuvants. However, whenever preparing a new tank mix, always conduct a compatibility test by mixing proportional amounts of all spray ingredients in a test vessel (jar). Shake the mixture vigorously and allow it to stand for 15 minutes. Rapid precipitation of the ingredients and failure to re-suspend when shaken indicates that the mixture is incompatible and should not be applied.

Mixing Order for Tank Mixes: Fill the spray tank with water to one-fourth to one-third of the required spray volume. Start agitation. Add different formulation types in the order indicated below, allowing time for complete dispersion and mixing after the addition of each product. Allow extra dispersion and mixing time for dry flowable products.

Add different formulation types in the following order:

1. Water-dispersible granules
2. Wettable powders
3. Intrepid 2F and other aqueous suspensions

Maintain agitation and fill spray tank to three-fourths of total spray volume. Then add:

1.  Emulsifiable concentrates and water-based solutions
2.  Spray adjuvants
3.  Foliar fertilizers

Finish filling the spray tank. Maintain continuous agitation during mixing, final filling and throughout the application. If spraying and agitation must be stopped before the spray tank is empty, the materials may settle to the bottom. Settled materials must be resuspended before spraying is resumed. A sparger agitator is particularly useful for this purpose.

Application Timing

The activity of Intrepid 2F is expressed primarily through ingestion by the target larvae. Consequently, the timing of application is dependent upon the feeding behavior of the target pest. For cryptic (internal) feeding larvae, the application must be made prior to the time that surface feeding occurs, i.e., just prior to initiation of egg hatch. For foliar or surface feeding larvae, the application may be made while active feeding is occurring.

Reapplication may be required to protect new flushes of foliage, rapidly expanding fruit, or for extended infestations. The reapplication interval will vary depending upon how rapidly the crop is growing, the generation time of the target pest and the duration of the infestation.

Intrepid 2F is effective against all larval instars; however, it is good practice to make applications to early instars to minimize feeding damage. For best results, begin applications when threshold levels of moths, eggs or larvae occur. Consult the Cooperative Extension Service, or other qualified professional authorities, to determine the appropriate threshold and timing for application in your area.

Application Directions

Intrepid 2F must be ingested by insect larvae to be fully effective. Applications must be in a manner that assures uniform and thorough coverage. Higher water volume and increased spray pressure generally provide better coverage.

Insecticide Resistance Management

Intrepid 2F contains a Group 18 insecticide. Insect/mite biotypes with acquired resistance to Group 18 may eventually dominate the insect/ mite population if Group 18 insecticides are used repeatedly in the same field or in successive years as the primary method of control for targeted species. This may result in partial or total loss of control of those species by Intrepid 2F or other Group 18 insecticides.

To delay the development of insecticide resistance, the following practices are recommended:

• Avoid consecutive use of insecticides on succeeding generations with the same mode of action (same insecticide group) on the same insect species.
• Consider tank mixtures or premix products containing insecticides with different modes of action (different insecticide groups) provided the products are registered for the intended use.
• Base insecticide use upon comprehensive IPM programs.
• Monitor treated insect populations in the field for the loss of effectiveness.
• Do not treat seedling plants grown for transplant in greenhouses, shade houses, or field plots.
• Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor, and/ or manufacturer for insecticide resistance management and/or IPM recommendations for the specific site and resistant pest problems.
• For further information or to report suspected resistance, you may contact Dow AgroSciences by calling 800-258-3033.

Endangered Species

The following applies to use of this product in Michigan (Allegan, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, or Oceana counties) or Wisconsin (Adams, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Door, Eau Claire, Green Lake, Jackson, Juneau, Marquette, Monroe, Polk, Portage, Waupaca, Waushara, or Wood counties). This product may have effects on endangered species. When using this product, you must follow the measures contained in the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for the county in which you are applying the product. To obtain Bulletins, no more than six months before using this product, consult http://www.epa.gov/espp/ or call 1-844-447-3813. You must use the Bulletin valid for the month in which you will apply the product.