MASTER LABEL M 

Phyllom. grubGONE! G 

Biological Insecticide Granule 

Controls White Grubs in Turf and Ornamentals 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: 

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. gallerlae, Strain SDS-502*: ................. 10.0% w/w 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: ........................................................................ 90.0°/o w/w 

TOTAL: ................................................................................................ 1 00.0°/o w/w •contains a minimum of 1 x 101

° CFU per gram. 

Net Contents: 

, For organic production 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION 

Lbs __ Kg EPA Reg. No. 

Batch Number: EPA Est. No. 88347-

Phyllom, LLC Tel: (650) 322-5000 

922 San Leandro Avenue 

Mountain View, CA 94043 

E-mail: johnlibs@phyllom.com 

FIRST AID STATEMENT 

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 eye. 

• Call poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

HOTLINE NUMBER 

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

for treatment. For emergency information concerning this product, call the National Pesticides 

Information Center (NPIC) at 1-800-858-7378 seven days a week, 6:30am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time 

(NPIC Web site: www.npjc.orst.edu). 

See side/back panel for additional precautionary statements. 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. 

Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling 

and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove contaminated 

clothing and wash before reuse. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Applicators and handlers must wear long-sleeved 

shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, chemical resistant gloves, and protective eyewear. Follow the 

manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions are available for 

washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately_ from other laundry. 

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if product 

gets underneath clothing. Then, shower cleaning skin thoroughly with soap and water and put on 

clean clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the 

outside of gloves with soap and water before removing. Remove and wash contaminated clothing 

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

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: For terrestrial uses: 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 or rinsate. 

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 use. For any requirement specific to your State and Tribe, consult the State/Tribe 

aQency 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, 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 the label about personal 

protective equipment (PPE), restricted entry interval and notification to workers (as applicable). Do 

not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through 

drift. Only protected workers handlers may be in the area during application. The requirements in 

this box apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 

Do not enter or allow any worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 

4 hours. 

For early entry into treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that 

involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, water, wear: coveralls, 

chemical resistant Qloves, shoes plus socks andprotective eyewear. 

NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the 

Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS only applies 

when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or 

greenhouses. Keep children and pets out of treated areas until sprays or other wet applications 

have dried. 

Phyllom grubGONE! is for control of annual white grubs on landscape and recreational turf grasses 

and ornamental plants including golf courses, residential lawns, commercial grounds (i.e., office and 

shopping complexes, airports), parks, schools, playgrounds, athletic fields, day care facilities, pet care 

facilities, cemetaries and sod farms, and interior plantscapes, greenhouse, nursery, field and container 

grown ornamentals and other landscaped areas. 

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION 

Phyllom grubGONE! Is a broad-spectrum biological insecticide. When applied at label rates, it is active 

against annual white grubs including Asiatic garden beetle (Ma/adera castanea), European chafer 

(Rhizotroqus majalis), green June beetle (Cotinis nitida), Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), May or 

June beetle (Phy/lophaga sp.), northern masked chafer (Cyclocephala borealis), oriental beetle 

(Anomala orienta/is) and southern masked chafer (Cyc/ocephala lurida) . Rainfall or irrigation causes 

the active ingredient of Phyllom grubGONE! to be released from the granule. Once released, it is 

carried into the soil & root zone. In the soil, Phyllom grubGONE! will control annual white grubs upon 

ingestion of the Bt protein. Mortality varies with larval size (instar), grub species, and dose consumed. 

APPLICATION TO TURFGRASS 

Sites of Applicati on: Phyllom grubGONEI can be used for applications to landscape and 

recreational turf grasses and ornamental plants including on golf course greens, tees, collars, roughs, 

fairways etc, residential lawns, commercial grounds (i.e., office and shopping complexes, airports), 

parks, schools, playgrounds, athletic fields, day care facilities, pet care facilities, cemetaries and sod 

farms and other turfgrass covered areas. 

Phyllom grubGONE! is not phytotoxic and can be used on all turf grass species. 

Restriction: Do not exceed 300 pounds of product per acre per year 

Application Methods: Apply Phyllom grubGONE! as a broadcast or spot application to turf grass for 

control of targeted pests. With calibrated granular equipment, uniformly broadcast Phyllom Grub GONE 

over the area being treated. Maintain adequate soil moisture before and after application for optimum 

control and healthy turf grass growth. Excessively wet or dry conditions may impact the performance 

of Phyllom grubGONEI against annual white grubs. Do not mow the turf until the treated area has 

been irrigated or rainfall has occurred so that granules are not removed from the treated area. 

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Application Timing: Phyllom grubGONE! is effective when applied at label rates to help prevent and 

control annual white grubs. To help prevent annual white grubs, apply Phyllom grubGONE! up to 14 

days before the historical peak of adult flight for the targeted species. Irrigation or moderate rainfall 

shortly after application will improve performance by moving Phyllom grubGONE! into the root zone 

where grubs feed. To control annual white grubs apply Phyllom grubGONE! from egg hatch to 2nd 

instar (grubs less than half their full size). For optimum annual white grub control, apply Phyllom 

grubGONE! from peak adult flight through peak egg hatch of the primary species being targeted. 

Phyllom grubGONE! 

Pests Application Timing Dosage of 

Phyllom grubGONEI 

Larvae (white grubs) of: 

Asiatic garden beetle Apply up to 14 days before Apply 115 to 150 pounds per acre. 

(Maladera castanea) the historical peak of adult 

flight to 2nd in star grub of the 

European chafer species being targeted. 

(Rhizotroqus majalis) 

For optimum control, treat 

Green June beetle from peak flight to peak egg 

(Cotinis nitida) hatch. 

Japanese beetle (Popillia Additional applications may 

japonica) be applied no less than 7 

days after the preceding 

May or June beetle application as long as annual 

(Phyllophaga sp.) maximum of 300 lbs per acre 

is not exceeded. 

Northern masked 

Chafer (Cyclocephala 

borealis) 

Oriental beetle (Anomala 

orienta/is) 

Southern masked chafer 

(Cyctocephala lurida) 

For specific information about developmental stages of the target pest and optimal timing of 

applications, consult with your State Cooperative Extension Service. 

Note: For turf with heavy thatch (more than 0. 75"), use the higher rates within the specified rate range. 

Spreader settings for Phyllom grubGONEIInsecticide: Spreader settings are influenced by factors 

such as speed, equipment wear, and condition of spreader. Use the following chart as a guide in 

establishing accurate calibration of your spreader to properly apply Phyllom grubGONE! at labeled 

rates. Carefully calibrate application equipment prior to commercial use of this product. 

APPLICATION TO LANDSCAPE ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 

Sites of Application: Phyllom grubGONE! can be applied as a broadcast application on ornamentals 

in residential plantings, commercial grounds (i.e., office and shopping complexes, airports), parks, 

schools, playgrounds, athletic fields, day care facilities, pet care facilities, cemetaries and other 

ornamental planted areas. 

Restriction: 

Application Methods: Phyllom GrubGONE! is active as a soil biological insecticide when applied to 

the soil. Phyllom grubGONE! is broad spectrum. When applied at label rates, it is active against 

annual white grubs including Asiatic garden beetle (Maladera castanea), European chafer 

(Rhizotroqus majalis), green June beetle (Cotinis nitida), Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), May or 

June beetle (Phyflophaga sp.), northern masked chafer (Cyclocephala borealis), oriental beetle 

(Anomala orienta/is}, and southern masked chafer (Cyclocephala lurida). Rainfall or irrigation causes 

the active ingredient (Bt protein) of Phyllom grubGONE! to be released from the granule. Once 

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released, it is carried into the soil. In the soil, Phyllom grubGONE! will control annual white grubs 

upon ingestion of the Bt protein. Phyllom grubGONE! Mortality varies with larval size (instar), grub 

species, and dose consumed. 

To apply, use calibrated granular equipment that uniformly broadcasts Phyllom grubGONEI to the 

desired area. 

Application Timing: Phyllom grubGONE! must move to the site of pest infestation, such as in the 

root zone of the host plant. Irrigation or rainfall moves Phyllom grubGONE! into the root zone of plants 

or the location of soil-dwelling pests. Water-in shortly after treatment for optimum results. Excessive 

watering may reduce the effectiveness of Phyllom grubGONE! 

Application timing for Grubs: 

• Apply up to 14 days before the historical peak of adult flight to 2nd instar grub of the species 

being targeted. 

• For optimum control, treat from peak flight to peak egg hatch. 

• To control grubs, make the application from egg hatch to second instar (grubs less than half 

their full size). 

For specific information about developmental stages of the target pest, associated damage, and action 

thresholds to properly time applications, consult with your State Cooperative Extension Service. Refer 

to additional comments under the section of this label relating to turf grass applications. 

Application Timing Annual White Grubs in Ornamentals: 

Pests Application Timing Dosage of 

Soli Inhabiting Pests 

Phyllom GrubGONE/ 

Larvae (white grubs) of: 

Asiatic garden beetle Apply up to 14 days before 

(Maladera castanea) the historical peak of adult 

flight to 2"d in star grub of the 

Apply 115 to 150 pounds per acre. 

European chafer species being targeted. 

(Rhizotroqus majalis) 

For optimum control, treat 

Green June beetle from peak flight to peak egg 

(Cotinis nitida) hatch. Apply from egg hatch 

to second instar (grubs less 

Japanese beetle (Popillia than half their full size). 

japonica) 

Additional applications may 

May or June beetle be applied no less than 7 

(Phyllophaga sp.) days after the preceding 

application as long as annual 

Northern masked maximum of 300 lbs per acre 

chafer (Cyclocephala is not exceeded. 

borealis) 

Oriental beetle (Anomala 

orienta/Is) 

Southern masked 

chafer (Cyclocephala 

lurida) 

APPLICATION TO ORNAMENTAL PLANTS GROWN IN NURSERIES, FIELDS, 

GREENHOUSES AND INTERIOR PLANTSCAPES 

Sites of Application: Phyllom grubGONE! can be applied to nursery, field and greenhouse grown 

ornamental plants including grassy areas between plants. The plants may be field or container grown. 

Restriction: 

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Application Methods: Phyllom GrubGONE! is active as a soil biological insecticide when applied to 

the soil. Phyllom grubGONE! is broad spectrum. When applied at label rates. it is active against 

annual white grubs including Asiatic garden beetle (Maladera castanea), European chafer 

(Rhizotroqus majalis). green Jur\e beetle (Cotinis nitida), Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica), May or 

June beetle (Phyllophaga sp.), northern masked chafer (Cyclocephala borealis), oriental beetle 

(Anomala orientalis), and southern masked chafer (Cyclocephala lurida). Rainfall or irrigation causes 

the active ingredient (Bt protein) of Phyllom grubGONE! to be released from the granule. Once 

released, it is readily carried into the soil. In the soil, Phyllom grubGONE! will control annual white 

grubs upon ingestion of the Bt protein .. Mortality varies with larval size (instar), grub species, and dose 

consumed. 

To apply, use calibrated granular equipment that uniformly broadcasts Phyllom grubGONE! to the 

desired area. 

Application Timing: Phyllom grubGONE! must move to the site of pest infestation in the root zone. 

Irrigation or rainfall moves Phyllom grubGONE! into the root zone of plants or the location of soil 

dwelling pests. Water in shortly after the day of treatment. Excessive watering may reduce the 

effectiveness of Phyllom GrubGONE!. 

Application timing for White Grubs: 

Apply up to 14 days before the historical peak of adult flight to 2nd in star grub of the species 

being targeted. 

For optimum control, treat from peak flight to peak egg hatch. 

To control grubs, make the application from egg hatch to second instar (grubs less than half 

their full size). 

For specific information about developmental stages of the target pest, associated damage, 

and action thresholds to properly time applications, consult with your State Cooperative Extension 

Service. Refer to additional comments under the section of this label relating to turf grass 

applications. 

Application Timing Annual White Grubs in Ornamentals: 

Pests Application Timing Dosage of 

Larvae (white grubs) of: 

Asiatic garden beetle 

(Maladera castanea) 

European chafer 

(Rhizotroqus majalis) 

Green June beetle 

(Cotinis nitida) 

Japanese beetle (Popillia 

japonica) 

May or June beetle 

(Phyllophaga sp.) 

Northern masked 

chafer (Cyclocephala 

borealis) 

Oriental beetle (Anomala 

orienta/is) 

Southem masked 

chafer (Cyclocephala 

/urida) 

Apply up to 14 days before 

the historical peak of adult 

flight to 2nd instar grub of the 

species being targeted. 

For optimum control, treat 

from peak flight to peak egg 

hatch. Apply from egg hatch 

to second instar (grubs less 

than half their full size). 

Additional applications may 

be applied no less than 7 

days after the preceding 

application as long as annual 

maximum of 300 lbs per acre 

is not exceeded. 

Soil Inhabiting Pests 

Phyllom GrubGONE 

Apply 115 to 150 pounds per acre. 

Resistance Management: Phyllom grubGONE! is a biological insecticide (Group 11 Insecticide), 

which is not known to be cross-resistant to any other class of insecticide. However, insect pests are 

known to develop resistance to products used repeatedly. Because resistance development cannot 

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be predicted, the use of Phyllom grubGONEI should conform to sound resistance management 

strategies established for the crop and use area. Strategies should include rotation of treatments with 

different modes of action, limitation of the number of successive generations of the target pest being 

treated with the same compound, and adherence to label directions for use. 

Consult your local pest control advisor or extension office for additional methods for preventing 

resistance development. Phyllom encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective 

long-term control of the insect pests on this label. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Nonrefilable container. Do not contaminate water, food, of feed by storage and disposal. 

PESTICIDE Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children. 

STORAGE 

PESTICIDE Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an 

DISPOSAL approved waste facility. 

CONTAINER Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty 

DISPOSAL bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or dispose of 

empty bag by in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration or, if allowed by state and 

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

WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES 

Phyllom, LLC warrants that the material contained herein conforms to the description on the label 

and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the directions for use. Timing and method of 

application, weather, watering practices, nature of soil, the insect problem, condition of the crop, 

incompatibility with other chemicals not specifically recommended, and other influencing factors in 

use of this product are beyond the control of the seller. Buyer assumes all risks of use, storage, or 

handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herein. To the extent 

consistent with applicable Jaw, Phyllom, LLC makes no other express or Implied warranty of 

the fitness or merchantability of this product. 

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