APPENDIX C.

SAMPLE LABELS OF PESTICIDES 

CONTAINING CLOTHIANIDIN
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2.5 Gallons

Poncho® 600 is a systemic insecticide seed treatment 

for use on canola, rapeseed, corn, and sorghum for the 

control of listed insect pests.

All seed treated with this product must be 

conspicuously coloured at the time of treatment.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Clothianidin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.0%

OTHER INGREDIENTS:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.0%

 TOTAL 100.0%

Contains 5 lbs. active ingredient per gallon.

EPA Reg. No. 264-789 

Produced for: 

Bayer CropScience LP

P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

PONCHO is registered a trademark of Bayer.

©2010 Bayer CropScience

Product of Germany

KEEP OUT OF REACH 

OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para 

que se la explique a usted en detalle.

(If you do not understand the label, find someone 

to explain it to you in detail.)

FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: See Inside Booklet.

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER 

(1-866-992-2937)

For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY

Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577

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FIRST AID

IF SWALLOWED: • Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

IF IN EYES: • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

IF INHALED: • Move person to fresh air. 

• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, 

preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

IF ON SKIN

OR CLOTHING:

• Take off contaminated clothing. 

• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor 

 or going for treatment.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

CAUTION

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly 

with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the 

instructions for category C on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart.

Applicators and other handlers must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, chemical-resistant gloves 

(such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, barrier laminate, polyvinyl chloride or Viton) and shoes plus socks. Follow 

manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no instructions for washables, use detergent and hot 

water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove 

clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove 

Personal Protective Equipment immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before 

removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Contain any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose of 

wastes according to disposal instructions on this label. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment 

washwaters.
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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. 

Read entire label before using this product.

For use by commercial treaters only. Not for use in agricultural establishments in hopper-box, slurry-box, or 

similar on farm seed treatment applicators used at planting. This product is to be used in commercial liquid or 

slurry treaters. Mix thoroughly before use or use entire container at one time.

All seed treated with this product must be conspicuously coloured at the time of treatment. This product contains 

no colorant. An appropriate colorant must be added when this product is applied to seed to distinguish and 

prevent subsequent inadvertent use as a food for man or feed for animals. Regulations pertaining to coloration of 

treated seed enforced by 40 CFR 153.155 must be strictly adhered to when using this product.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

PESTICIDE STORAGE

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool, dry secured storage area. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL

2.5 gal

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse container 

(or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application 

equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water 

and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later 

use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose 

of rinsed empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by 

burning. If burned stay out of smoke.

30 gal and 260 gal

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. After emptying product from container, contact 

Bayer CropScience Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) with return authorization for container return 

instructions.

Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Offer for 

recycling, if available. Dispose of rinsed empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke.

SEED QUALITY AND STORAGE OF TREATED SEED

Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor or poor quality, may result in reduced 

germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion 

of seed before committing the total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions 

beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to guarantee germination of carry-over seed.

LABELING OF TREATED SEED

The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed treated with Poncho® 600 must be labeled with the 

following statements:

• This seed has been treated with Poncho® 600, which contains clothianidin.

• Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil processing.

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In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on the container of seed 

treated with Poncho® 600:

• Store away from feeds and foodstuffs.

• Rapeseed greens and seed grown or harvested from Poncho® 600-treated seed must not be used for feed or 

human consumption. Rapeseed grown and harvested from Poncho® 600-treated seed is only for industrial 

uses and can not be used for edible oil or any other human/feed consumption.

• Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and chemical-resistant gloves when handling treated seed.

• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried 

away from water sources in accordance with local requirements. Do not contaminate water bodies when 

disposing of planting equipment washwaters.

• Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements. 

• This compound is toxic to birds and mammals. Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to 

birds and mammals. Cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading.

• For Field Corn, Popcorn: Immediate Plant-back: Cereal grains, Field corn, popcorn, sweet corn, rapeseed, 

canola, soybeans, root and tuber vegetable, 30-Day Plant-back: Grasses, non-grass animal feeds, dry beans, 

8-Month Plant-back: Sugar cane, 12-Month Plant-back: Any crops without an earlier plant-back interval. 

• For Sweet corn, Canola, Rapeseed, and Sorghum: Immediate Plant-back: Cereal grains, Field corn, popcorn, 

sweet corn, rapeseed, soybeans, canola, sorghum, root and tuber vegetables, 30-Day Plant-back: Grasses, 

non-grass animal feeds, dried beans, 4-Month Plant-back: Any crop without an earlier plant-back interval

ROTATIONAL CROP PLANT-BACK INTERVALS

Crop 

Planted

Immediate

Plant-back

30-Day

Plant-back

4-Month

Plant-back

8-Month

Plant-back

12-Month

Plant-back

Field corn, 

popcorn

Cereal grains, Field 

corn, popcorn, sweet 

corn, rapeseed, canola, 

soybeans, root and tuber 

vegetables

Grasses, non-grass animal 

feeds, dry beans, 

Sugar cane Any crops 

without an earlier 

plant-back interval 

Sweet corn, 

canola, 

rapeseed,

sorghum

Cereal grains, Field 

corn, popcorn, sweet 

corn, rapeseed, 

soybeans, canola, 

sorghum root and tuber 

vegetables

Grasses, non-grass animal 

feeds, dried beans

Any crop without 

an earlier 

plant-back 

interval

USE INFORMATION

Poncho® 600 is a systemic insecticide seed treatment for use on canola, rapeseed, corn and sorghum for the control 

of listed insects.

For use in commercially available equipment designed for seed treatment only. Not for use in hopper-box, slurry-box, 

or similar seed treatment applications used at planting. This product is to be used in liquid or slurry treaters. Mix 

thoroughly before use or use entire container at one time. Pre-test all tank mixes to determine physical compatibility 

between formulations. Observe all cautions and limitations on labeling of all products used in mixtures.

For Early Season Protection Against Listed Insects:

Poncho® 600 will aid in the protection of seeds and seedlings against injury by listed early season insects.
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APPLICATION RATES

CROP INSECT PESTS

RATE PONCHO 600

mg a.i./Kernel 80,000 Seed Unit

Field corn and popcorn Corn rootworm 

(including Northern, Western, Southern and Mexican)

Southern corn billbug1

1.25 5.64 fl oz 

or 

166.7 mL

Corn (including field, sweet 

and pop)

Chinch bug

Corn flea beetle

Corn leaf aphid

Cutworm, black

Grape colaspis

Seedcorn maggot

Southern corn leaf beetle

Southern corn rootworm

Southern green stinkbug

Storage pests2

(including Indian meal moth, Lesser grain borer, Red 

flour beetle, Rice weevil, Rusty grain beetle)

Sugarcane beetle

White grub (including European, Chafer larvae, May/

June beetle larvae, Japanese beetle larvae)

Thrips

Wireworm

0.25

to 

0.50

1.13 fl oz or 33.3 mL

to

2.26 fl oz or 66.6 mL

1

 Follow-up foliar sprays of a locally registered insecticide may be needed under heavy pest pressure. Consult your local Extension 

office for recommendations.

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 It is recommended that seed with existing populations of storage pests be fumigated prior to treating and bagging seed.

 CROP INSECT PESTS

RATE 

PONCHO 600

REMARKS

Canola

Rapeseed

Flea beetle

Wireworm

3.84 fl oz 

per 100 lbs seed 

or 

250 mL 

per 100 kg seed

Use this rate under low 

to moderate flea beetle 

pressure.

5.12 fl oz 

per 100 lbs seed 

or 

333 mL 

per 100 kg seed

Use this rate under 

moderate flea beetle 

pressure.

10.23 fl oz 

per 100 lbs seed 

or 

666 mL 

per 100 kg seed

Use this rate under high 

to extreme flea beetle 

pressure where extended 

control is required.

 CROP INSECT PESTS

RATE 

PONCHO 600

REMARKS

Sorghum* Black granulate cutworm

Aphid

(including Greenbug, Yellow sugarcane aphid, Corn 

leaf aphid and English grain aphid)

Chinch bugs

White grubs

Wireworms

5.1 to 6.4 fl oz 

per 100 lbs seed

Apply prior to planting 

as a slurry treatment to 

provide early season 

protection of seedlings.

Ensure thorough 

coverage.

*Not registered for use in California.
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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using 

this product. If terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.

Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in 

reduced germination and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a 

small portion of seed before committing the total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality 

conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience no claims are made to guarantee germination of carry-over 

seed.

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations 

of Liability.

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. 

However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness 

or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other 

materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such 

risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER 

CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS 

MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond 

those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH 

APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, 

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS 

PRODUCT.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE 

REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING 

FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, 

NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, 

OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT.
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NET CONTENTS: 2 1/2 GALLONS

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

CAUTION 

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact 

with skin or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water 

after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before 

reuse.

FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: 

See attached label on: 

 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), User Safety 

 Recommendations, and Environmental Hazards

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: See attached booklet. 

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner 

inconsistent with its labeling.

Read entire label before using this product.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

PESTICIDE STORAGE

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store 

in a cool, dry secured storage area. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on 

site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL

2.5 gal

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer 

for recycling, if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) 

promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the 

remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and 

drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 

1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate 

into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later 

use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 

Repeat this procedure two more times. Dispose of rinsed empty 

container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by 

state and local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of smoke.

30 gal and 260 gal

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. After 

emptying product from container, contact Bayer CropScience 

Customer Service Center (1-800-527-4781) with return 

authorization for container return instructions.

Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility 

of the person disposing of the container. Offer for recycling, if 

available. Dispose of rinsed empty container in a sanitary landfill 

or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by 

burning. If burned stay out of smoke.

Bayer CropScience LP

P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

PONCHO is a registered trademark of Bayer. 

©2010 Bayer CropScience

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PONCHO

® 600

Poncho® 600 is a systemic insecticide seed treatment for use 

on canola, rapeseed, corn, and sorghum for the control of listed 

insect pests.

All seed treated with this product must be conspicuously 

coloured at the time of treatment.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Clothianidin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.0%

OTHER INGREDIENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.0%

Contains 5 lbs. active ingredient per gallon. TOTAL 100.0%

EPA Reg. No. 264-789

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en 

detalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)

FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: See Attached Booklet.

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937)

For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 

24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577

FIRST AID

IF SWALLOWED:

• Immediately call a poison control center or

doctor for treatment advice. 

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do 

so by a poison control center or doctor. 

• Have person sip a glass of water if able to 

swallow. 

• Do not give anything by mouth to an 

unconscious person.

IF IN EYES: 

• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently

with water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Remove contact lenses, if present, after 

the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for 

treatment advice.

IF 

INHALED:

• Move person to fresh air. • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an 

ambulance, then give artificial respiration, 

preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for 

further treatment advice.

IF ON SKIN

OR CLOTHING:

•Take off contaminated clothing.

• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of 

water for 15-20 minutes. 

• Call a poison control center or doctor for 

treatment advice.

For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison 

control center or doctor or going for treatment.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote is available. Treat the 

patient symptomatically.
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PONCHO BETA Poncho Beta is a systemic insecticide seed treatment for use on sugar beet for the control of certain insect pests. 

All seed treated with this product must be conspicuously colored at the time of treatment. 

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 

Clothianidin................................................................................................................................................................. 34.3% 

beta-Cyfluthrin.............................................................................................................................................................. 4.6% 

INERT INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................................................................................................61.1%

TOTAL: 100.0% 

Contains 3.33 lb active per gallon (400 grams per liter) clothianidin and 0.44 lb active per gallon (53.3 grams per liter) beta-cyfluthrin 

E.P.A. Reg. No. 264-1056 E.P.A. Est. No. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION 

Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. 

(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.) 

For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

FIRST AID 

IF ON SKIN OR 

CLOTHING: 

! Take off contaminated clothing. 

! Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 

! Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: ! Immediately call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

! Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.

! Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.

! Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

For MEDICAL Emergencies Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

CAUTION 

Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water 

after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, sock, shoes, and 

gloves. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wear appropriate protective clothing. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category 

C on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. 

Workers involved with treating the seed (e.g. connecting and disconnecting hoses and transfer pumps, mixing, equipment calibration, 

etc.) and others exposed to the concentrate, and cleaners/repairers of seed treatment equipment must wear a long-sleeved shirt and 

long pants, chemical-resistant gloves (such as nitrile, butyl, neoprene, barrier laminate, polyvinyl chloride or Viton), shoes plus socks 

and a dust/mist filtering respirator (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C). 

Baggers and bag sewers must wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, shoes plus socks, and a dust/mist filtering respirator 

(MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C). 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep 

and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

NOTE: For all workers that handle all seed treatment steps like loading, treating, bagging and sewing/boxing, alone on a daily basis, 

the following additional PPE must be worn: 

! Double layer clothing 
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! A respirator with an organic-vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix 

TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14-G), or a NIOSH-approved respirator 

with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R or P or HE prefilter. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 

Users should: Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove clothing immediately if 

pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove Personal Protective Equipment immediately after

handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean

clothing. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Contain any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose of wastes according to disposal 

instructions on this label. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

Read entire label before using this product. 

Intended for use by commercial treaters. Not for use in agricultural establishments in hopper-box, slurry-box, or similar on farm seed 

treatment applicators used at planting. This product is to be used in commercial liquid or slurry treaters. Mix thoroughly before use or 

use entire container at one time. 

All seed treated with this product must be conspicuously colored at the time of treatment. This product contains no colorant. An 

appropriate colorant must be added when this product is applied to seed to distinguish and prevent subsequent inadvertent use as a 

food for man or feed for animals. Regulations pertaining to coloration of treated seed enforced by 40 CFR 153.155 must be strictly 

adhered to when using this product.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

STORAGE 

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a cool, dry secured storage area. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL 

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) 

promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the 

container ! full with water. Replace and tighten closure. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one 

complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into 

application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for 

recycling or reconditioning or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by 

burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 

FOR EARLY SEASON PROTECTION AGAINST CERTAIN INSECTS OF SUGAR BEET: 

To provide early season protection of seeds and seedlings against injury by wireworm, cutworms, sugar beet leafhopper (including to 

reduce potential for spread of beet curly top virus due to the leafhopper vector), sugar beet leafminer, sugar beet root maggot, flea 

beetle, black bean aphid, and garden springtail, apply as a commercial seed treatment at a rate of 5.07 fluid ounces per unit of seed (a 

unit is 100,000 seed). Apply Poncho Beta to seed with a coating system that gives a minimum build-up of approximately 30% weight 

gain. 

ROTATIONAL CROPS: 

Treated areas may be replanted with any crop specified on both clothianidin and beta-cyfluthrin labels, or any crop for which a

tolerance exists for both active ingredients, as soon as practical following the last application. Areas planted with treated seed may be 

replanted immediately with cotton, corn, sorghum, rapeseed and canola. These areas may also be replanted after 30 days with cereal 

grains, soybeans, dried beans and dried peas. Do not plant any other crop in the treated area for at least one year after treated seeds 

are planted. 

LABELING OF TREATED SEED 

Seed commercially treated with Poncho Beta must be labeled in compliance with the Federal Seed Act. 

Seed commercially treated with Poncho Beta must be labeled or tagged as follows: 

! This seed has been treated with Poncho Beta, which contains clothianidin and beta-cyfluthrin. 

! Do not use treated seed for food, feed or oil processing. 
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! Store away from feeds and foodstuffs. 

! Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and waterproof gloves when handling treated seed. 

! Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over treated seed may be double own around the headland or buried away from water 

sources in accordance with local requirements. Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment 

washwaters. 

! Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements. 

! Treated seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to wildlife. Cover or collect treated seeds spilled during loading. 

! Treated areas may be replanted with any crop specified on both clothianidin and cyfluthrin labels, or any crop for which a 

tolerance exists for both active ingredients, as soon as practical following the last application. Areas planted with treated 

seed may be replanted immediately with cotton, corn, sorghum, rapeseed and canola. These areas may also be replanted 

after 30 days with cereal grains, soybeans, dried beans dried peas. Do not plant any other crop in the treated area for at least 

one year after treated seeds are planted. 

All seed treated with this product must be conspicuously colored at the time of treatment. This product contains no colorant. An 

appropriate colorant must be added when this product is applied to seed to distinguish and prevent subsequent inadvertent use as a 

food for man or feed for animals. Regulations pertaining to coloration of treated seed enforced by 40 CFR 153.155 must be strictly 

adhered to when using this product. 

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE 

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms 

are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability. 

Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination and/or 

reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the total seed 

lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims are made to 

guarantee germination of carry-over seed. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and must be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application, all of which 

are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. All such risks shall be assumed by the user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES NO 

OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR 

OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT 

WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE 

USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS 

PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT 

EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMNT OF PRODUCT. 

NOTICE TO BUYER 

 

Purchase of this material does not confer any rights under patents governing this product or the use thereof in countries outside of the 

United States. 

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P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

http://www.bayercropscienceus.com 

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FIRST AID (continued)

If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and 

gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present, 

after the first 5 minutes, then continue 

rinsing eye.

Call a poison control center or doctor 

for treatment advice.

If on skin

or clothing:

Take off contaminated clothing.

Rinse skin immediately with plenty of 

water for 15-20 minutes.

Call a poison control center or doctor 

for treatment advice.

If 

inhaled:

Move person to fresh air.

If person is not breathing, call 911 or 

ambulance, then give artificial respi- ration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth 

if possible.

Call a poison control center or doctor 

for further treatment advice.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 

Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.

HOT LINE NUMBER

Have the product container or label with you when 

calling a poison control center or doctor, or going 

for treatment. You may also contact 800-892-0099

for emergency medical treatment information.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

Some of the materials that are chemical-resistant 

to this product are barrier laminate, butyl rubber, 

nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, polyvinyl chloride 

and Viton. If you want more options, follow the 

instructions for category C on an EPA chemicalresistance category selection chart.

All mixers, loaders, applicators and other handlers 

must wear: Long-sleeved shirt and long pants, 

shoes plus socks and chemical-resistant gloves. 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/

maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and 

wash PPE separately from other laundry.

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

Users should:

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing 

gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide 

gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on 

clean clothing.

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this prod- uct. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. 

As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change 

into clean clothing.

A FUNGICIDE AND INSECTICIDE SEED TREATMENT 

PRODUCT PROVIDING SYSTEMIC SEED AND SEED- LING PROTECTION AGAINST LISTED EARLY SEASON 

SEEDLING DISEASES AND INSECTS OF SOYBEAN

Active Ingredients By Wt.

Clothianidin1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.340%

Metalaxyl2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.153%

Ipconazole3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.720%

Other Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.787%

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100.000% 

1 (E)-1-(2-chloro-1,3-thiazol-5-ylmethyl)-3-methyl-2-

nitroguanidine

2 N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)-N-(methoxyacetyl)-DLalaninate

3 2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methyl]-5-(1-methylethyl)-1-

(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) cyclopentanol 

INOVATETM Seed Protectant contains 1.34 lbs Clothianidin per gallon, 0.108 lbs Metalaxyl per gallon, 

0.0675 lbs Ipconazole per gallon. 

EPA Reg. No. 59639-176 EPA Est. 7874-IL-1

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION

Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through 

skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact 

with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor.

FIRST AID

If 

swallowed:

Call a poison control center or doctor 

immediately for treatment advice.

Have person sip a glass of water if 

able to swallow.

Do not induce vomiting unless told to 

by a poison control center or doctor.

Do not give anything to an unconscious person. 

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. 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 water 

when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment 

washwaters. Do not apply where runoff is likely to 

occur. Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous 

to aquatic organism in neighboring areas. Apply this 

product only as specified on the label. 

Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds. Cover or collect spilled seeds. 

Metalaxyl has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. 

This chemical may leach into ground water if used 

in areas where soils are permeable, particularly 

where the water table is shallow. Therefore contain 

any product spills or equipment leaks and dispose 

of wastes according to the disposal instructions on 

this label. 

Ipconazole may persist in soil, and long term use in 

the same field may result in accumulation of active 

ingredient. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a 

manner inconsistent with its labeling.

READ ENTIRE LABEL. USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS AND 

DIRECTIONS AND WITH APPLICABLE STATE AND 

FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

For use only in commercial seed treatment equip- ment. Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry 

box, or other on-farm seed treatment applications. 

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact 

workers or other persons. Only protected han- dlers may be in the area during application. For 

any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, 

consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for 

pesticide regulation.

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. This Standard contains requirements 

for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, 

forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers 

of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, 

and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the 

statements on this label about personal protective 

equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The 

requirements in this box only apply to uses of this 

product that are covered by the Worker Protection 

Standard.

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Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated 

areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 

24 hours.

Exception: Once the seeds are planted in soil, the 

Worker Protection Standard, under certain cir- cumstances, allows workers to enter the treated 

area without restriction if there will be no worker 

contact with the soil subsurface or treated seed.

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that 

is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard 

and that involves contact with anything that has 

been treated, such as plants, soil, or water, is: 

long-sleeved shirt and long pants; chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, 

nitrile rubber, or Viton; shoes plus socks.

DISCLAIMER, RISKS OF USING THIS PRODUCT,

LIMITED WARRANTY

AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IMPORTANT: Read the entire Label including this 

Disclaimer, Risks of Using this Product, Limited 

Warranty, and Limitation of Liability before using 

this product. If the terms are not acceptable THEN 

DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT; rather, return the 

unopened product within 15 days of purchase for a 

refund of the purchase price.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

The Buyer and User (referred to collectively herein 

as “Buyer”) of this product should be aware that 

there are inherent unintended risks associated with 

the use of this product, which are impossible to 

eliminate. These risks include, but are not limited 

to, injury to plants and crops to which this product 

is applied, lack of control of the target pests to this 

product. Such risks of crop injury, non-performance, 

or other unintended consequences are unavoidable 

and may result because of such factors as weather, 

soil conditions, disease, moisture conditions, irriga- tion practices, cultural practices or the manner of 

use or application, (or a combination of such factors) all of which are factors beyond the control 

of Valent. The Buyer should be aware that these 

inherent unintended risks may reduce the harvested 

yield of the crop in all or a portion of the treated 

acreage, or otherwise affect the crop such that 

additional care, treatment and expense are required 

to take the crop to harvest. If the Buyer chooses 

not to accept these risks, THEN THIS PRODUCT 

SHOULD NOT BE APPLIED. By applying this product 

Buyer acknowledges and accepts these inherent 

unintended risks AND TO THE FULLEST EXTENT 

ALLOWED BY LAW, AGREES THAT ALL SUCH RISKS 

ASSOCIATED WITH THE APPLICATION AND USE 

ARE ASSUMED BY THE BUYER.

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Valent shall not be responsible for losses or dam- ages (including, but not limited to, loss of yield, 

increased expenses of farming the crop or such 

incidental, consequential or special damages that 

may be claimed) resulting from use of this product 

in any manner not set forth on the label. Buyer 

assumes all risks associated with the use of this 

product in any manner or under conditions not 

specifically directed or approved on the label.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Valent warrants only that this product conforms 

to the chemical description on the label and is 

reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the label, 

under average use conditions, when used strictly 

in accordance with the label and subject to the 

Risks of Using This Product as described above. 

To the extent consistent with applicable law AND 

AS SET FORTH ABOVE, VALENT MAKES NO OTHER 

WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

No agent or representative of Valent or Seller is 

authorized to make or create any other express or 

implied warranty.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Valent or 

Seller is not liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect or special damages resulting from 

the use or handling of this product. The limitation 

includes, but is not limited to, loss of yield on all 

or any portion of the treated acreage, increased 

care, treatment or other expenses required to take 

the crop to harvest, increased finance charges or 

altered finance ratings, emotional or mental dis- tress and/or exemplary damages. TO THE FULLEST 

EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REM- EDY OF THE BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE MAXI- MUM LIABILITY OF VALENT OR SELLER FOR ANY 

AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAM- AGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH 

OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, 

STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING 

FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PROD- UCT SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE 

PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION 

OF VALENT OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF 

THE PRODUCT.

PROMPT NOTICE OF CLAIM

To the extent consistent with applicable law allow- ing such requirements Valent must be provided 

notice as soon as Buyer has reason to believe it may 

have a claim, but in no event later than twenty-one

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days from date of planting, or twenty-one days from 

the date of application, whichever is latter, so that 

an immediate inspection of the affected property 

and growing crops can be made. 

To the extent consistent with applicable law if Buyer 

does not notify Valent of any claims, in such period, 

it shall be barred from obtaining any remedy.

NO AMENDMENTS

Valent and Seller offer this product, and Buyer 

accepts it, subject to the foregoing Disclaimer, 

Risks of Using This Product, Limited Warranty and 

Limitation of Liability, which may not be modified 

by any oral or written agreement.

COMMERCIAL TANK MIXES

NOTICE: Commercial tank mixing or use of this 

product with any other product which is not specifically and expressly authorized by the label shall 

be the exclusive risk of user, applicator and/or 

application advisor.

Read and follow the entire label of each product 

to be used in the commercial tank mix with this 

product.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT

INOVATE Seed Protectant contains Clothianidin 

which is a neonicotinoid and a Group 4A insecti- cide. Insect biotypes with acquired resistance to 

Group 4A insecticides may eventually dominate 

the insect population if Group 4A 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 INOVATE Seed Protectant or other Group 4A insecticides. Valent U.S.A. 

Corporation strives to maintain strong stewardship 

of this product by recommending that its use be 

coordinated in a planned resistance management 

strategy program established for the specific crop 

and area.

Contact your local extension specialist, certified 

crop advisors and/or manufacturer for insecticide 

resistance management or IPM recommendations 

for the specific site and resistant pest problems.

For further information or to report suspected 

resistance, you may contact Valent U.S.A. Corporation at 800-682-5368.
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PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

INOVATE Seed Protectant must be used only in accordance with specifications on this label utilizing 

commercial liquid or commercial slurry seed treat- ment equipment to secure proper application. Al- ways mix product thoroughly before use. Not for 

use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box or other 

on-farm seed treatment applications. 

Regardless of type of application (seed treatment or 

foliar) do not apply more than 0.2 lbs of active ingredient clothianidin per acre per season. 

As stated by regulations specified in 40 CFR 153.155, 

all seed treated with INOVATE Seed Protectant must 

be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant to 

visually distinguish seed is treated with a pesticide. 

It is mandatory that such dye or colorant be added 

into the slurry mixture containing INOVATE Seed 

Protectant, prior to application through commercial 

seed treatment equipment. This regulation is neces- sary to prevent treated seed from accidental use as 

a food for man or feed for animals.

Seed Quality And Storage Of Treated Seed

Seed treatments applied to low vigor or poor quality seed or to mechanically damaged seed may result in loss of seed germination or reduced seedling 

vigor. To verify seed safety, treat a small portion of 

seed with the desired slurry mixture (INOVATE Seed 

Protectant alone or in combination with other commercial seed treatment products) prior to treatment 

of an entire seed lot. Utilize standard seed germination methodologies to determine and verify seed 

safety. Proper storage conditions of treated seed 

are recommended. Due to seed quality and seed 

storage conditions beyond the control of Valent 

U.S.A. Corporation, no claims are made to guarantee the germination of carry-over treated seed.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

INOVATE Seed Protectant (containing clothianidin, 

metalaxyl and ipconazole) is a fungicide and insecti- cide seed treatment product offering both contact and 

systemic activity in providing broad spectrum seed 

and seedling protection against seedling diseases, 

soil insects and early-season foliar insects of soy- bean. The fungicide components in INOVATE Seed 

Protectant are effective for control of Pythium, Fusar- ium and Rhizoctonia solani. It is also effective against 

seed-borne Phomopsis, seed-borne Sclerotinia and 

seed rot fungi such as Aspergillus and Penicillium. 

Clothianidin, the insecticide contained in INOVATE

Seed Protectant, provides protection against aphids, 

bean leaf beetle, grape colaspis, leafhoppers, pea 

leaf weevil, seed corn maggot, three cornered alfalfa 

hopper, thrips, white grubs, and wireworm. Seed 

should be sound and well-cured before treatment. 

Accurate application of INOVATE Seed Protectant 

to seed is required for control of listed pests. Application to seed by commercial seed treatment 

equipment utilizing standard liquid or slurry treat- ers, is necessary. Mix INOVATE Seed Protectant 

prior to application. Do not agitate or stir INOVATE

Seed Protectant while treating seed. INOVATE Seed 

Protectant may be applied direct to soybean seed 

without adding water. 

Tank Mix Information for Added Phytophthora

Protection

INOVATE Seed Protectant provides control of Pythium

and early protection against Phytophthora. However, 

if the target field has a history of high Phytophthora

pressure, INOVATE Seed Protectant may be tank 

mixed with a metalaxyl or mefenoxam-containing 

product for increased protection against Phytophthora. Consult your Valent U.S.A. Corporation representative for information regarding additional rates of 

metalaxyl or mefenoxam for Phytophthora protection. 

Pre-test tank mixtures with other seed treatment 

products to verify formulation compatibility and to 

assure proper physical compatibility of products. Be 

aware of limitations or cautions documented on labels of all products used in a seed treatment mixture. 

SEED BAG TAG

The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of 

seed treated with INOVATE Seed Protectant must 

be labeled with the following statements:

• This seed has been treated with INOVATE Seed 

Protectant which contains clothianidin, metalaxyl 

and ipconazole. 

• Do not use treated seed for feed, food or oil processing. 

In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

requires the following statements on the container of 

seed treated with INOVATE Seed Protectant: • Regardless of the type of application (seed treat- ment or foliar), do not apply more than a total of 

0.2 lb (90.7 gram) clothianidin (active ingredient) 

per acre per season. (Based on the seed size of 

3000 seeds/lb, at the label rate, the mg of clothianidin will be equal to 0.075 mg /seed).

• Store away from feeds and other foodstuffs.

• Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and chemicalresistant gloves such as natural rubber >_ 14 mils, 

barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber or Viton when handling treated seed.

• Dispose of all excess treated seed. Left over 

treated seed may be double-sown around the 

headland or buried away from water sources in 

accordance with local requirements. Do not con- taminate water bodies when disposing of plant- ing equipment washwaters.

• Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with 

local requirements.
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• The compound is toxic to birds and mammals. 

Treated clothianidin seeds exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds and mammals. 

Cover or collect seeds spilled during loading. 

• Treated seeds must be planted at a minimum 

depth of 1 inch.

• This compound is highly toxic to bees exposed 

directly (contact). Ensure that planting equipment 

is functioning properly in accordance with manufacturing recommendations to minimize seed coat 

abrasion during planting to reduce dust which can 

drift to blooming crops or weeds.

• This product contains metalaxyl that is known to 

leach through soil into groundwater under certain 

conditions as result of agricultural use. Use of this 

product in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater contamination.

• Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay to 

livestock.

• Areas planted with treated seed of soybean may 

be replanted immediately with bulb vegetables, 

canola, cereal grains (except rice), cotton, corn 

(field, pop and sweet), fruiting vegetables (including cucurbits), leafy vegetables (including brassica 

vegetables), rapeseed, root and tuber vegetables 

and soybean. These areas may also be replanted 

after 30 days with dry beans, grasses, non-grass 

animal feeds and rice. These areas may also be 

replanted after 8 months with sugarcane. Do not 

plant any other crop in the treated area for at least 

one year after these treated seeds are planted. 

• After seeds have been planted, do not enter or 

allow worker entry into treated areas during the 

restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 hours. Exception: Once seeds are planted and covered by 

soil or other planting media, the Worker Protec- tion Standard (WPS) allows workers to enter the 

treated area without restriction.

• Do not re-use bags from treated seed to handle 

food or feed products.

• Do not use augers used for handling treated seed 

to move seed for feed, food or oil processing.

SOYBEAN

Seed/

Seedling 

Diseases Insect Pests

INOVATE Seed 

Protectant Use Rates

fl oz/

100 lbs 

seed

1mg active 

ingredient 

per seed 

Seed Rots 

(including 

seed-borne

Phomopsis,

seed-borne

Sclerotinia,

seed-borne

Fusarium,

Penicillium

and 

Aspergillus) 

Damping 

Off and 

Seedling 

Blights 

(soil-borne 

Pythium, Fusarium, and 

Rhizoctonia

solani)

Aphids

Bean Leaf 

Beetle

Grape 

Colaspis

Leafhoppers

Pea Leaf 

Weevil

Seed Corn 

Maggot

Three 

Cornered 

Alfalfa 

Hopper

Thrips

White Grubs

Wireworm

4.74 Clothianidin 

0.075 mg 

Metalaxyl 

0.006 mg 

Ipconazole 

0.0038 mg

• Foliar spray of clothianidin can be applied 45 

days after planting INOVATE Seed Protectant 

treated soybean seeds for mid-to-late season 

foliar insects.

• Regardless of type of application (seed treatment or foliar), do not apply more than a total 

of 0.2 lb (90.7 gram) active ingredient clothianidin per acre per season.

• Do not graze or feed soybean forage and hay 

to livestock. 

1mg active ingredient per seed is based on 3000 seeds 

per pound.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage 

and disposal.

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

Store in a dry place away from excessive heat.

Do not store near food or feed.

Store in original container only.

To close package, replace and tighten cap to form 

an airtight seal.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL 

Wastes resulting from the use of this product must 

be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

CONTAINER HANDLING

Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill the 

container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) 

promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: 

Empty the remaining contents into application 

equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container 1/4 full 

with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip con- tainer on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring 

at least one complete revolution, for 60 seconds. 

Stand the container on its end and tip it back and 

forth several times. Turn the container over onto its 

other end and tip it back and forth several times. 

Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a 

mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. 

Repeat this procedure two more times. Offer for re- cycling, if available; otherwise dispose of in a sani- tary landfill or incineration. 

RECYCLING

Once cleaned, some agricultural plastic pesticide 

containers can be taken to a container collection site 

or picked up for recycling. To find the nearest site, 

contact your chemical dealer or manufacturer, or 

contact the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) 

at 877-952-2272 (toll free) or www.acrecycle.org.

Products That Work, From People Who Care is a 

registered trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation

INOVATE is a trademark of Chemtura Corporation

Manufactured for

Valent U.S.A. Corporation

P.O. Box 8025

Walnut Creek CA 94596-8025

Made in U.S.A.

Form 1820-A

EPA Reg. No. 59639-176

EPA Est. 7874-IL-01

Information contained in this booklet is accurate at 

the time of printing. Since product testing is a continuous process, please read and follow the directions 

on the product label for the most current directions 

and precautionary statements.

Always check with your state to verify state registra- tion status or call 800-6-VALENT (682-5368).