Sarisa Insecticide

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

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.

MIXING AND SPRAYING:

SARISA can be used effectively in dilute or concentrate sprays. Thorough, uniform coverage is essential for pest control.

NOTE: Slowly invert container several times to assure uniform mixture of formulation before adding this product to the spray tank.

SARISA may be applied with all types of spray equipment normally used for ground, chemigation and through sprinkler irrigation applications and aerial applications.

The required amount of SARISA should be added slowly into the spray tank during filling. With concentrate sprays, pre-mix the required amount of SARISA in a clean container and add to the spray tank as it is being filled. Keep agitator running when filling spray tank and during spray operations. DO NOT allow spray mixture to stand overnight or for prolonged periods. Prepare only the amount of spray required for immediate use. Spraying equipment should be thoroughly cleaned immediately after the application.

Apply SARISA in sufficient water to obtain adequate coverage of the foliage. Gallonage to be used will vary by the size of the ornamental plant and amount of growth. Spray volume will usually range from 20 to 100 gallons per acre (200 to 1000 liters per hectare) for dilute sprays, and 5 to 10 gallons per acre (50 to 100 liters per hectare) for concentrate ground and aerial sprays. For aerial applications, apply SARISA in a minimum of 5 gallons of water per acre. For application through sprinkler irrigation systems see application and calibration instructions below.

CONTROLLING DROPLET SIZE - GROUND APPLICATION:

Nozzle Type - Select a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. The use of low-drift nozzles will reduce drift potential.

Pressure - The lowest spray pressures recommended for the nozzle produce the largest droplets. Higher pressure reduces droplet size and does not improve canopy penetration. When higher flow rates are needed, using a higher-capacity nozzle instead of increasing pressure results in the coarsest droplet spectrum.

Flow Rate/Orifice Size - Using the highest flow rate nozzles (largest orifice) that are consistent with pest control objectives reduces the potential for spray drift. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce coarser droplet spectra.

APPLICATION RATES AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Foliage Feeding Caterpillars (including Armyworms, Loopers, Webworms, Leafrollers/Folders, Gypsy Moth, etc.) - 10.9 - 16.4 fl. oz. (0.036 to 0.054 lb. a.i./100 gal) or 10.9 - 16.4 fl. oz. (0.036 to 0.054 lb. a.i./A)

Foliage Feeding Beetles (including Japanese Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf Beetles) Adelgids Borers (Beetle and Caterpillar) Cotton/Melon Aphid Lace Bugs Leafminers Mealybugs** Midges Psyllids (including Asian Citrus Psyllid) Root Weevil Complex (Adults) Sawflies Soft Scales Stink Bug spp.** Thrips (Foliage Feeding)** Whiteflies - 16.4 - 27 fl. oz. (0.054 to 0.090 lb. a.i./100 gal) or 16.4 - 27 fl. oz. (0.054 to 0.090 lb. a.i./A)

Container and Field Grown (Bed) Plants: SARISA can be applied to ornamentals, including conifers, grown in containers in greenhouses and outdoor nurseries.

Apply SARISA as a foliar spray in sufficient spray solution to thoroughly wet the foliage to the point of run-off, generally not to exceed 100 gallons per acre. If a larger volume is needed to wet the foliage, do not exceed the maximum rate of 27 fl. oz. per acre. Begin applications when pests first appear and reapply on a 7-14 day interval depending upon pest and level of infestation.

Stink bugs**: SARISA provides suppression of stink bug NYMPHS ONLY. Use as a part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and target the most susceptible life stages and application timings. Use in conjunction with other modes of action and effective control products. Performance is enhanced when used with an effective adjuvant. For best results, use the high labeled rate when targeting stink bug nymphs.

Mealybugs**: SARISA provides suppression of mealybugs. Use as a part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program and in conjunction with other modes of action and effective control products. For best results, use the high labeled rate.

All Labeled Pests: For best results and maximum residual control, use the high labeled rate.

Resistance Management: Do not apply SARISA or other Group 28 insecticide more than 3 times within a single generation of insect pest(s) on an ornamental crop.

Restrictions: Foliar application of this product on outdoor ornamental plants during bloom is prohibited from onset of flowering until flowering is complete; unless the rate is limited to 16.4 fl. oz./acre (0.054 lb. a.i./acre) and the application is made in the evening when bees are less likely to be actively foraging (2 hours prior to sunset to 8 hours prior to sunrise). This product has been determined to have a short residual toxicity (RT25) time, therefore the hazard to bees is significantly reduced soon after application.

Minimal interval between treatment is 7 days.

Do not apply more than 82 fl. oz. SARISA per acre per year (0.27 lb. a.i./acre/year). [In New York State, do not apply more than 54 fl. oz. per acre per year (0.18 lb. a.i./acre/year).] ** Suppression only. Use in conjunction with an effective control program.

** Suppression only. Use in conjunction with an effective control program.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS:

This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates and oysters. Do not apply directly to water. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to use sites. This product is highly toxic to bees and other pollinating insects exposed to direct treatment or to residues in/on blooming crops or weeds. Protect pollinating insects by following label directions intended to minimize drift and to reduce risk to these organisms. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees or other pollinating insects are foraging the treatment area.

DO NOT apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. DO NOT contaminate waters when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. DO NOT apply when weather conditions favor drift from the treated areas. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.

AVOIDING SPRAY DRIFT AT THE APPLICATION SITE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATOR. The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator is responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions. Where states have more stringent regulations, they must be observed.