Tawanda Maignan, Team Leader 

Emergency Response Team (7505P) 

USEPA/Office of Pesticide Programs 

Document Processing Desk (EMEX) 

Room S4900, One Potomac Yard 

2777 S. Crystal Drive 

Arlington, VA 22202 

CELIA R. GOULD 

DIRECTOR 

July1,2014 

RE: Emergency use of hexythiazox, formulated as the product Onager miticide (EPA Reg. No. 

10 163-277) on sugar beets to control twospotted spider mites in Idaho and Oregon. 

Dear Tawanda: 

Section 18 ofthe amended FIFRA provides that the Administrator may exempt a state or federal 

agency from provisions of FJFRA if a determination is made that emergency conditions exist which 

require such exemption. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and the Oregon 

Department of Agriculture (ODA) are applying for a regional specific exemption for the use of 

hexythiazox, formulated as the product Onager miticide (EPA Reg. No.l0163-277) on sugar beets 

to control twospotted spider mites (TSSM) in Idaho and Oregon. This regional request is being 

submitted by the ISDA on behalf of both states. This is the first year that ISDA and ODA have 

made this request. 

A. GENERAL INFORMATION 

1. Type of Exemption: 

Specific 

2 Contact People: 

A) Technical and scientific aspects: 

Name: Dr. Eric Wenninger (Entomologist) 

Organization: University of Idaho, Kimberly R&E Center 

Address: 3806 N 3600 E 

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Address: 1951 S Saturn Rd 

Boise, ID 83709 

Phone: (208)383-6500 

FAX: (208)383-6688 

Name: Dr. James Barbour 

Organization: University of Idaho Parma Research & Extension Center 

Address: 29603 U of I Lane, 

Parma, Idaho 83660 

Phone: (208) 722-6701 ext 250 

FAX: (208) 722-6708 

Name: Greg Dean (Agronomist) 

Organization: The Amalgamated Sugar Company 

Address: 138 West Karcher Road 

Nampa, Idaho 83687 

Phone: (208) 841-7617 

Fax: (208) 466-0295 

B) Economic aspects: 

Name: Greg Dean (Agronomist) 

Organization: The Amalgamated Sugar Company 

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Brand Name: Onager 

Registrant: Gowan Company 

EPA Reg. No.: 10163-277 

Active Ingredient: hexythiazox 

CAS Number 78587-05-0 

Percent of Active Ingredient J 1.8% 

4. Description of Proposed Use: 

a) Sites to be treated: 

Sugar Beets grown in Idaho Counties of: 

Ada, Blaine, Canyon, Cassia, Elmore, Jerome, Gem, 

Gooding, Lincoln, Minidoka, Owyhee, Payette, Twin Falls and Washington. 

Sugar Beets grown in Oregon Counties of: 

Malheur, Union. 

b) Method of Application 

Aerial, ground, or chemigation applications. 

c) Rate of Application 

Apply I 0-24 fluid ounces (0.078-0.188 Jbs. a.i.) of Onager per acre. 

d) Maximum Number of Applications: 

One (1) post-emergent application may be made per season. No applications may be made within 21 

days of harvest. 

e) Total number of acres to be treated 

Acreage to be treated is anticipated to be approximately: 

Idaho: A maximum of 134,000 acres of sugar beets may be treated. 

Oregon: A maximum of 9,300 acres of sugar beets may be treated. 

f) Total amount of pesticide to be used: 

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Do not make more than I application, or apply more than 24 fluid ounces of product (0.188 lb. 

a.i.) per growing season. 

All restrictions, directions and precautions on the Section 1 8 label (Attachment # I) must be 

followed. 

All applicable restrictions, directions and precautions on the EPA-registered label must be 

fo llowed. (Attachment #2) 

5. Alternative methods of control: 

Currently chemical control registered for twospotted spider mite in Sugar Beet- Idaho & Oregon: 

1. Azadiractin (Aza-Direct) at 0.0123 to 0.0247 lb ai/a and up to 0.0432 lb aifa unde r extremely heavy 

pest infestation. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations seen late in the growing season. 

2. Azadirachtin + pyrethrins (Azera) at 0.0125 to 0.025 lb ai/a, and up to 0.044 lb ai/a. 

a. Ineffective, pyrethrins typically flair mite population by redistribution of the pest and is 

harmful to beneficial insects. 

3. Chlorpyrifos {Chlorpyrifos 4E AG, Eraser, Govern 4E, Lorsban 4E, Lorsban 75WG, Nufos 4E, Pilot 4E, 

Warhawk, Whirlwind, Yuma 4E, and others) at 0.5 lb ai/a broadcast application -or- Lorsban Advanced, 

Vulcan at 0.469 lb ai/a broadcast application. 

a. Ineffective, widespread resistance in mite populations. 

b. Harmful to beneficials and can flair mite populations 

4. Chlorpyrifos {Chlorpyrifos 4E AG, Eraser, Govern 4E, Lorsban 4E, Lorsban 75WG, Nufos 4E, Pilot 4E, 

Warhawk, Whirlwind, Yuma 4E, and others) at 0.33 lb ai/a band application -or- Lorsban Advanced, 

Vulcan at 0.313 lb ai/a band application. 

a. Ineffective, widespread resistance in mite populations. 

b. Harmful to beneficia Is and can flair mite populations. 

5. Garlic oil {Garlic Barrier AG+)-See label for rates. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

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a. Ineffective, widespread resistance in mite populations. 

b. Harmful to beneficials and can flair mite populations. 

9. Paraffinic oil (Ultra-fine Oii)-See label for rates. Do not exceed 4 applications in a growing season. A 

two-week application interval is recommended. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

10. Phorate (Thimet 20G) At planting-Apply at 0.68 to 0.9 oz ai/1,000 row ft. Postemergence-Apply at 

0.975 to 1.5 lb ai/a. PHI 30. 

a. Ineffective, widespread resistance in mite populations. 

11. Potassium salts of fatty acids (Des-X, M-Pede)-See label for rates. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

12. Potassium silicate (Sii-Matrix) For suppression only. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

13. Pyrethroids: (Asana, Warrior, Mustang etc.) see labels for rates. 

a. Ineffective, pyrethrins typically flair mite population by redistribution of the pest and harmful 

to beneficial insects. Applications can elevate mite problems in sugar beets by reducing 

beneficial insect populations. 

14. Sorbitol octanoate (SorbiShield 90)-See label for rates. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

15. Sucrose octanoate (SucraShield) applied as 0.8 to 1% solution, 25-400 gallons per acre. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations. 

16. Sulfur (many commercial products). Rates depend on formulation. 

a. Ineffective, not strong enough to control high populations 

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Summary of Residue Data from Crop Field Trials with Hexythiazox. 

Total Appl. 

Rate 

lb ai/A 

±5% 

PHI 

Commodity EPa (kg ai/ha) Analyte (days) 

38 

Sugar Beet Onager"' 0.1875 45 1E Hexythiazox Tops M iticide (0.2102) 59 

66 

38 

Sugar Beet Onager"' 0.1875 45 1E Hexythiazox Roots 

Miticide (0.2102} 59 

66 

' EP = End-use Product 

N = number of individual specimens, 

Min= minimum individual specimen residue, 

Max= maximum individual specimen residue, 

Residue Levels (ppm) 

Medianb 

nb Min. b Max. b HAFTb (STMdR) 

2 0.292 0.388 0.340 0.340 

6 0.208 0.614 0.601 0.477 

2 0.346 0.497 0.422 0.422 

2 0.373 0.443 0.408 0.408 

2 0.0493 0.0580 0.0537 0.0537 

6 <LOQ 0.0597 0.0526 0.0318 

2 0.0528 0.0635 0.0582 0.0582 

2 0.0453 0.0469 0.0461 0.0461 

Std. 

Meanb 

(STMR) Dev. b 

0.340 ---

0.444 0.161 

0.422 ---

0.408 ---

0.0537 ---

0.0350 0.0153 

0.0582 ---

0.0461 ---

HAFT= Highest Average residue from one Field Trial; (requested when the raw commodity has associated commercially 

processed commodities on which tolerances/MRLs could be set), 

Median (STMdR) =supervised trial median residue, 

Mean (STMR) =supervised trial mean residue, 

Std Dev =standard deviation of mean 

The LOQ is 0.02 ppm. The LOD is 0.007 ppm (1/3 the LOQ). 

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(ND/2014) 

g

Roots 

TCI-13-382-02 8 Sugar Beet I 2 Sugar Beet Tops 45 

(KS/2014) Sugar Beet 45 

Roots 

TCI-13-382-03 9/11* Sugar Beet/ 2 0. 1868 Sugar Beet Tops 45 0.515, 0.439 

(0.2094) 

(ID/2013) 9120RR Sugar Beet 45 0.0229, <0.02 

Roots 

TCI-13-382-04 10 Sugar Beet I 2 0. 1848 Sugar Beet Tops 38 0 .292, 0.388 

(0.207 1) 

(CA/2013) Phoenix 45 0 .208, 0.303 

59 0.346, 0.497 

66 0.373, 0.443 

Sugar Beet 38 0.0493, 0.0580 

Roots 

45 0.0597, 0.0455 

59 0.0528, 0.0635 

66 0.0453, 0.0469 

TCI-13-382-05 10 Sugar Beet I 2 Sugar Beet Tops 45 

(CA/2014) Sugar Beet 45 

Roots 

TCI-13-382-06 11 Sugar Beet I 2 0. 1887 Sugar Beet Tops 4S 0.614, 0.587 

(0.2 11 5) 

(WA/2013) Hillesahog Sugar Beet 45 0.0326, 0.0309 

9294RR Root s 

3 0.9359 Sugar Beet 45 0.205, 0.213 

( 1.049) Roots 

PHI= Preharvest Interval. 

LOQ = 0.02 ppm. LOD = 0.007 ppm (1/3 the LOQ). 

*This trial was conducted in Region 11, but near the border of Region 9 and satisfies the requirements for either region. 

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A. Onager Spider Mite Control in Sugar Beet, Kimberly, Idaho 2013 

METHODS: 

Crop: Beta vulgaris L., sugar beet, BetaSeed 27RR20 

Cooperator: Dr. Erik Wenninger University ofldaho 

Location: University of Idaho, Kimberly Research & Extension Center 

Experimental Design: Plot size: 1 leaf disc, 35 mm diameter; Reps: 1 0; RCBD 

Trial initiation: 22 Jul2013; Evaluations: 23 and 25 Jul 2013. 

Application methods: C02-powered backpack sprayer at 30 PSI; Teejet flat spray nozzle (8002VS); 17 

gallons per acre; 22 Jul2013. 

RESULTS: 

Plants were sprayed and allowed to dry for approximately 1 hour before cutting leaf discs, placing 

discs in Petri dishes, and adding spider mites (3 per dish). For some dishes the mites had apparently 

escaped so data may be missing for individual dishes on a given date. For each date and dish, I report 

on the percentage of mites observed in that dish that was dead. 

For both observation dates, significantly more dead mites were observed for the high rate of Onager. 

Some mortality was observed in the medium Onager rate and the Lorsban treatment for the first 

observation date, but mortality was not significantly higher than the untreated check. The untreated check and the low rate of Onager exhibited little or no mo1iality during the experiment. 

CONCLUSIONS: 

The data suggest the utility of Onager as a miticide in sugar beet, but a high rate may be needed to 

achieve desired levels of control. Clearly the 18oz rate of Onager was the most effective treatment as it 

was statistically the best treatment in the test. 

B. Onager Spider Mite Control in Sugar Beet, Dry Lake, Idaho 2013 

METHODS: 

Trial was located in the Amalgamated Sugar Dry Lake research field located near Nampa, ID and was 

conducted by Dr. Oliver Neher University of Idaho. RR sugar beet was planted in a drip irrigated 

conventionally tilled field (RCBD, 6 reps, 7.33' x 24' plots). Plots were treated 07115113 with a C02 

backpack sprayer delivering 23 gpa @ 28 psi. Plots were harvested 09/26/2013 

RESULTS: Mite populations at this site were low and variable and sampling methods were not ideal. 

No significant differences were detected between treatments and the UTC in root yield and estimated 

recoverable sucrose (ERS). There were some substantial differences in root yield between the UTC 

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and high levels ofERS as compared to the untreated check. The trial location had a relatively non

uniform population that made sampling difficult and resulted in high in-field sample variation. There 

were also some sampling issues with this trial and methods have been improved for the 2014 trial. 

8. Discussion of risk information: 

Onager Miticide is widely used on other crops in the same growing areas where this use is requested. 

There is no reason to expect any increased risk from this use, either to beneficial organisms or the 

environment. On June 13,2013, EPA classified hexythiazox as "practically nontoxic" on an acute 

basis during the registration review process (PC Code 128849). This included listings for small 

manunals and non-target terrestrial insects like honey bees. Fmthennore, since sugar beets grown for 

sugar production lack a blooming or flower stage, the requested Section 18 application of Onager 

would pose no expected increased risk to pollinators. To mitigate possible risks, restrictions have been 

listed in Section 4(h) of this request. 

9. Coordination with other affected state/federal agencies: 

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Boise Field office has been advised of this request. The Oregon 

State office of the US Fish & Wildlife Service has been notified of this request. Any comments 

received :fi:om any of the listed agencies will be forwarded to the USEP A. 

10. Notification of registrant: 

Gowan has been notified of this request and suppmts it (Attachment #3). 

11 . Enforcement program: 

The Idaho and Oregon Depmtments of Agriculture have provisions for enforcing restrictions under 

Section 18 Emergency Exemptions. 

12. Progress toward registration: 

Gowan has completed one year ofresidue trials in 2013 and will perform one more year of residue 

trials in 2014. Given that there are no issues with these studies, application for a Section 3 registration 

will be made in Q2/3 of2015. Under the current PRIA 3 guidelines, that registration would be granted 

in late 2016. 

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An emergency condition exists in sugar beet fields in Idaho and Oregon due to the increasing damage 

caused by the Twospotted Spider Mite (TSSM). There are likely several reasons why the TSSM 

populations are increasing and becoming a greater problem. The recent loss ofTemik® (aldicarb) 

seems to have coincided with an increase of mite pressures. In addition, climate change and drought 

may also be affecting mite pressure as the mites prefer hot, dry, dusty environments. This may also 

explain why we are seeing the mite problem expand into the Magic Valley of Central Idaho. Cropping 

system changes may also be affecting the mite populations. Increased corn acreage in the beet 

growing areas is likely acting as an incubator for the mites that allows for increases in mite 

populations that eventually move into adjacent sugar beet fields. 

CwTently there are labeled treatments for tnites, but a loss of efficacy has been observed in recent 

years posing the question of miticide tolerance. Nevertheless, labeled treatments are ineffective and 

thus leaving Snake River Sugar Coop and Amalgamated Sugar Company growers (Attachments #4 & 

5) susceptible to further crop losses caused by TSSM. 

3. Discussion of economic loss: 

The following economic data shows the five-year history of the production figures for the sugar beet 

industry in Idaho and Eastern Oregon. 

Yield 

/Acre Sugar Net Revenue 

(Tons) $/Ton Content $/Acre 

Crop Year (%) 

2013 36.19 $40.00 15.87 $1,447.00 

2012 35.50 $52.11 16.99 $1,849.00 

2011 34.67 $68.74 16.94 $2,383.00 

2010 31.38 $57.32 17.34 $1,798.00 

2009 34.60 $46.70 16.61 $1,615.00 

5 year average 34.468 $52.97 16.75 $1,818.40 

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Price ($/ton) 52.971 52.11 -0.86 -1.6% 

Gross Revenue ($/acre) 1,825.88 1,509.63 -316.25 -17.3% 

Cost of Ineffective Mite ---- $87 .15/acre3 -87.15 -----

Treatments 

Adjusted Gross 1,825.88 1,422.48 -403.40 -22.1% 

Revenue ($/acre) 

1 Baseline yield, sugar content, and price are from company 5-year average, 2009-2013. 

2 Yield and sugar content reductions are from replicated trials. 

3 Data from western Idaho grower who made 4 applications of miticide ($11.54 for product + $10.25 

application cost for each application). 

Without the use ofOnager® miticide, the Amalgamated Sugar Company estimates that 134,000 of 

170,000 acres in Idaho and 9,300 acres in Oregon can have some yield loss as a result of the twospotted spider mite. The 134,000 acres in Idaho and 9,300 in Oregon, a total of 143,300 acres can 

have 10-25% yield losses in the 2014 crop year due to the damage done by the twospotted spider mite 

(Tetranychus urticae Koch). Using this information, the net loss to Idaho and Oregon sugar beet 

growers would be approximately $57,807.33 (143,300 infested acres@$403.40 loss per acre). 

I appreciate your efforts in reviewing this request. If you have any questions contact me at (208) 332-

8593, or via E-mail at Ben.Miller@agri.idaho.gov 

Sincerely, , 

Ben Miller Bureau Chief 

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Dr. Eric Wenniger, University ofldaho 

Dr. George Newberry, Gowan Co. 

Ronda Hirnyck, University of Idaho 

Susan Bmch, USF&W 

ATTACHMENTS: 

Attachment # 1 : Section 18 labels for Onager 

Attachment #2: Section 3 Label for Onager 

Attachment #3: Letters of suppo1t from Gowan 

Attachment #4: Letter of support from Miller Farms 

Attachment #5: Letter of support from Rasgorshek Farms, Inc. 

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Dreg on 

John A. Kitzhaber, MD, Governor 

03 July 2014 

Tawanda Maignan, Team Leader 

Emergency Response Team 

U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs 

Document Processing Desk (EMEX) 

Room S4900, One Potomac Yard 

2777 S. Crystal Drive 

Arlington, VA 22202 

Department of Agriculture 

635 Capitol St NE 

Salem, OR 97301-2532 

RE: Regional request for Section 18 emergency use of hexythiazox (Onager® Miticide) for 

control of twospotted spider mites in sugar beets grown in Idaho and Oregon during 

2014. 

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) hereby joins the Idaho State Department of 

Agriculture (ISDA) in a regional application for FIFRA Section 18 emergency exemption use of 

hexythiazox (Onager® Miticide, EPA Reg. No. 1 0163-277) to control twos potted spider mites in 

sugar beets grown in Idaho and Oregon during 2014. This is the first year that this use has been 

requested. 

All of the information required for the specific exemption in Oregon has been included in the full 

regional specific exemption request submitted on behalf of both states by ISDA on 01 July 2014. 

In addition, ODA is identifying the following person who can serve as a contact person for 

technical and scientific aspects of this exemption request in Oregon [Section A. 2. (A) of the 

regional request]: 

Bill Buhrig 

Extension Crop Agent 

Oregon State University 

Malheur County Extension Office 

710 SW 5th Avenue 

Ontario, OR 97914 

Telephone: (541)881-1417 x106 

Fax: (541 )889-8840 

Email: william.buhrig@oregonstate.edu 
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03 July 2014 

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David L. Priebe 

State Registration Specialist 

ODA Pesticides Program 

Phone: (503)986-4656 

FAX: (503)986-4735 

Email: dpriebe@oda.state.or.us 

cc: Greg Dean, Amalgamated Sugar Company 

Oliver Neher, Amalgamated Sugar Company 

Bill Buhrig, OSU Malheur County Extension 

Jim Barbour, Ul Parma Research & Extension Center 

Eric Wenninger, Ul Kimberly Research & Extension Center 

Ronda Hirnyck, University of Idaho 

Kyla Smith, Gowan Company 

George Newberry, Gowan Company 

Ted Buerger, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 

Ben Miller, Idaho State Department of Agriculture 

Erik Johansen, Washington State Department of Agriculture 

Tulio Macedo, California Department of Pesticide Regulation 

Margaret Reiff, California Department of Pesticide Regulation 

Rose Kachadoorian, ODA Registration Team Leader 

Dale Mitchell, ODA Pesticide Enforcement 

ODA File #0514 
EPA REG. NO: 10163-277 

EFFECTIVE DATE: X, 2014 

EXPIRATION DATE: X, 2014 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Hexythiazox % By Wt. 

trans-5-(4-Chlorophenyi)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide ......................................................... 11 .8% 

INERT INGREDIENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 88.2% 

TOTAL 100.0% 

THIS LABEL IS IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD LABEL PRINTED ON THE CONTAINER 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Onager controls mites through its activity on eggs and immature stages. Onager does not kill adult mites although treated 

females will fail to lay viable eggs while in contact with treated foliage. Onager is not systemic and thorough coverage of leaf 

surfaces is necessary for effective control. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

• All applicable restrictions, precautions, worker protection standard requirements, and directions for use on the EPA 

Section 3 label must be followed . 

• This labeling should be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. 

Application Equipment 

Ground Application: Apply the recommended rate of Onager by ground equipment at 15-20 GPA. Use a spray boom 

equipped to position one 16-inch boom drop extension per row, with two nozzles directed to spray up and under the crop 

canopy - one to the right and one to the left. 

Air Application: Apply the recommended rate of Onager by air in a minimum of 5 GPA. Applications made by air to dense 

foliage may not provide adequate coverage of lower leaf surfaces for sufficient control. Use of higher labeled rates may be 

necessary. 

Chemigation: Apply Onager only through sprinkler, including center pivot, lateral move, Low Energy Precision Applications 

(LEPA), end tow, side (wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irrigation systems. Do not apply Onager 

through any other type of irrigation system. 

r-· CROP PEST RATE COMMENTS 

Oz./acre 

Sugar Beets Two spotted spider 10-24 Apply Onager at the first ign of mites before populations begin 

mites to build. 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not apply within 21 days of harvest. 

Applications of Onager under this Section 18 Emergency Specific Exemption are limited to infestations that meet the 

following Economic Threshold Criteria: Presence of mites on sugar beets 

Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish and 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. Drift and runoff from treated areas 

may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment 

washwaters. 

Onager® and lhe donkey logo are registered trademarks of Gowan Company, L LC. Section 18: ID Onager Sugar Beets 2014 
FILE SYM

O

EPA REG. NO: 10163-277 

EFFECTIVE DATE: X, 2014 

EXPIRATION DATE: X, 2014 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Hexythiazox % By Wt. 

trans-5-(4-Chlorophenyi)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide ......................................................... 11.8% 

INERT INGREDIENTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 88.2°/o 

TOTAL 100.0% 

THIS LABEL IS IN ADDITION TO THE STANDARD LABEL PRINTED ON THE CONTAINER 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Onager controls mites through its activity on eggs and immature stages. Onager does not kill adult mites although treated 

females will fail to lay viable eggs while in contact with treated foliage. Onager is not systemic and thorough coverage of leaf 

surfaces is necessary for effective control. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

• All applicable restrictions, precautions, worker protection standard requirements, and directions for use on the EPA 

Section 3 label must be followed. 

• This labeling should be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. 

Application Equipment 

Ground Application: Apply the recommended rate of Onager by ground equipment at 15-20 GPA. Use a spray boom 

equipped to position one 16-inch boom drop extension per row, with two nozzles directed to spray up and under the crop 

canopy- one to the right and one to the left. 

Air Application: Apply the recommended rate of Onager by air in a minimum of 5 GPA. Applications made by air to dense 

foliage may not provide adequate coverage of lower leaf surfaces for sufficient control. Use of higher labeled rates may be 

necessary. 

Chemigation: Apply Onager only through sprinkler, including center pivot, lateral moye, Low Energy Precision Applications 

(LEPA), end tow, side (wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move irrigation systems. Do not apply Onager 

through any other type of irrigation system. 

CROP PEST RATE COMMENTS 

Oz./acre 

Sugar Beets Two spotted spider 10-24 Apply Onager at the first sign of mites before populations begin 

mites to build. 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not apply within 21 days of harvest. 

Applications of Onager under this Section 18 Emergency Specific Exemption are limited to infestations that meet the 

following Economic Threshold Criteria: Presence of mites on sugar beets 

Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish and 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. Drift and runoff from treated areas 

may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment 

washwaters. 

Onagel® and the donkey logo are registered trademarks or Gowan Company. L.L.C. Section 18: OR Onager Sugar Beets 2014 
. 8. Miticide ·. · ~ EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE FOR AGRICULTURAL USE ONLY 

. . . 

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Hexythiazox %By Wt. 

/rans-5-( 4-Chlorophenyi)-N-cyclohexyl-4-methyl-2-oxothiazolidine-3-carboxamide .............................. ................ 11 .8% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS ......... ..................... ... ." .............. : ........... ........................ ... .................. ...................... 88.2% 

If swallowed • 

0 

0 

If inhaled • 

• 

• 

If on skin or clothing • 

• 

0 • 

If in eyes • 

• 

• 

Onager contains 1.0 lb. active ingredient per gallon 

Contains Petroleum Distillate 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION 

FIRST AID 

Call a poison control center or do9tor immediaiely for treatment advice. 

TOTAL . 100.00% 

Do not induce vomiting unless told to do s·o by the poison control center or doctor. 

Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 

Move person to frl;lsh air. 

If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificiai respiration, preferably 

by mouth-to-mouth, it possible. 

Call a j)_Oison control center or doctor for further treatment advice . 

Take off contaminated clothing. 

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

Call a_~oison control center or doctor for treatment advice . 

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 . 

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 1·888-478-0798 for emergency medical treatment Information. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 

May pose an aspiration pneumonia hazard. Contains petroleum distillate. 

EPA Reg. No. 10163-277 

EPA Est. No. 67545-AZ-01 

NET CONTENTS 

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Produced For: 

Gowan Company 

P.O. Box 5569 

Yuma. AZ 85366 
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. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This pesticide is toxic to fish and 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. ·Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring 

areas. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or when disposing of equipment washwaters. · 

PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS 

Do not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

Onager Miticide is recommended for use as a foliar application In labeled crops. Onager Miticide provides effective control of major splde~ mite species. It is an emulsifiable concentrate to be mixed with water and applied as a spray. 

Onager controls mites through activity on eggs and Immature stages. Control Is achieved from ellher direct contact with the spray or from 

contact with treated plant surfaces. Through its ovicidal activity, Onager controls newly deposited mite eggs and eggs which are laid after 

application. Onager Is also highly effective in controlling Immature motile stages of target mite species that are sprayed or move onto treated 

surfaces. Adult mites are not directly affected. However, eggs produced by females in contact with treated surfaces will be rendered 

non\llable. Onager provides residual control of pest mite species. The degree and duration of control Is dependent on the rate used. growih 

stage of tne mite, species of mite, and climatic conditions under which the material Is applied. 

. DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It Is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with Its labeling. Follow all directions .on the EPA approved label 

and any supplemental 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 Slate or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticlde regulation. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

Use this product only In accordance witf1 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, decontamlnallon, notification, and emergency assistance. II also contains specific instructions and 

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry Intervals. The 

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

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry Interval (REI) of 12 hours. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that Is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and thaf involves contact with anything 

that has been treated, such as plants. soil, or water Is: 

Coveralls 

Waterproof gloves 

• Shoes plus socks 

Managing Mito Resistance: Repeated use of miticldes with similar modes of action may lead to buildup of resistant strains of mites. For 

resistance management, apply Onager only once per year. To reduce the potential for developing mile resistance, do not apply a miticide 

with a similar mode of action more than once per year (Onager and Apollo® should not be applied to the same crop in any one year). If 

additional miticide applications are needed, use a product with a different mode of a~tlon. such as a contact adulticide. Read and follow 

product label before applying any miticide. 

M lxlng Directions: 

• Jurn on spray tank agllation. Pour recommended amount of this material on the surface of water in a nearly filled spray tank. 

• Add· balance of water to fill the tank. 

• Keep agitator running during filling and spraying operations. Do not allow mixture to slana. .• 

Compatibility: Onager Is compatible with most agrlcuitural chemicals. However, all possible combinations have not been evaluated. Before 

full-scale mixing or Onager with other products, test mix small proportionate quanlltles of each to ensure compatibility. 

Phytotoxicity: As is common with most emulsifiable concentrate formulations. adverse effects such as spotting or discoloration of the 

treated suifaces can occur. Some conditions known to contribute to phytotoxicity include, but are not limited to. high temperatures, poor 

spray drying conditions, excessive spray deposit or run-off, certain spray mixtures, stage of crop development or tan.k mixes with oilier 

pesticides. 

Application Information: Use sufflcle.nt spray volume to obtain thorough, uniform coverage of all plant surfaces. Apply using ground 

equipment, chemigalion or air unless otherwise specified under the crop comments or on supplemental labeling supplied by Gowan 

Company. 
phytotoxicity o~ the oil label. 

Do not make more than one application of Onager Miticide per year. 

Chemlgatlon Systems: Onager may be applied through irrigation systems (chemigatlon) to any crop on the 

Onager label unless otherwise 

specified under the crop comments or on supplemental lab~t ng supplied by Gowan Company. Do not allow chemigation to run off field. 

Types of Irrigation Systems: Apply Onager only through sprinkler, including center pivot, lateral move, Low Energy 

Precision AppllcaUons 

(LEPA), end tow, side (wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set,. or hand move irrigallon systems. Do not.apply Onager through any other type of 

Irrigation system. · 

GENERAL DIRECTIONS FOR ALL RECOMMENDED TYPES OF IRRIGATION S'i'STEMS 

Uniform Water Distribution and System Calibration: The irrigation system must provide uniform distribution of treated water. Crop injury, 

tack of effectiveness, or Illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water. The system must be 

calibrated to uniformly apply the rates specified. If you have questions about calibration, you should conlact State Extension Service 

specialists, equipment manufacturers or other experts. For best results apply at 100% inpuUtravel speed, for center pivots or 0.10 int;h (2.716 

gallons) up to 0.15 inch (4,073 gallons) of water/A, for other systems. Higher labeled rates of Onager may be necessary for che

mlgation 

applications. 

Chemlgatlon Monitoring: A person knowledgeable of the chemigatlon system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of 

the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustmenls should the need arise. 

Drift: Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment. 

Required System Safety Devices: The system must ,contain a funclional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and tow-pressure drain 

appropriately located on the Irrigation pipeline fo prevent wafer source contamination from backflo

w. The pesticide injection pipeline 

must 

contain a functional, automatic, qutck·ctosing check valve to prevent the flow or fluid back toward the injection pump. TIJe pesUcide injection 

pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the Intake side of the Injection pu

mp and 

connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically 

or manually shut down. The system must contain functional Interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injeclion pump when 

the water pump motor stops. The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch that will stop the water pump 

motor 

when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. Systems must use a metering pump; such 

as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with 

pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. 

Using Water from Public Water Systems: Public water system means a system for the provision to the pub)lc of piped water for human 

consumption if such system has at least t5 service connections or regular serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at teast60 days 

out of the year. Chemigation systems connected to public water systems must contain a functional, reduced-pressure zone, back flow 

preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent In the water supply llne upstream from the point of pesticide Introduction. As an option to the 

RPZ, the water from the public water system should be discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide Introduction. There shall be a 

complete physical break (air gap) between the flow outlet end of the fill pipe and the top or over11ow rim of the reservoir tank or at least twice 

the inside diameter of the fill pipe. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, auto

matic, quick-closing check valve to prevent 

the flow of fluid bacl< toward the injeclion. The pesticide Injection pipeline must conlaln a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated valve 

located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply 

tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or manually shut down. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to 

automatically shut off the pesticide Injection pump when the water pump mot!)r stops, or in cases where there Is no water pump, when the 

water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. . 

Systems must use a metering pump, such .as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pu

mp) effectively designed and 

constructed or materials that are compatible with pesticides ancl capable of being fitted with a system Interlock. 

Cleaning the Chemicallnjoction System: In order to accurately apply pesticides, the chemical injection system must be kept clean; free of 

chemical or fertilizer residues and sediments·. Refer to your owner's manual or ask your equipment supplier for the cleaning procedure for 

· your injection system. · 

Flushing the Irrigation System: At the. end of the application period, allow time for all lines to flush the pesticide through all nozzles or 

emitters before turning off irrigation water. To ensure the lines are flushed and free of pesticides, a dye indicator may· be injected inlo the lines 

to marl< the end of the application period. 

Equipment Area Contamination Prevention 

It Is recommended that noules in the immediate area of control panels, chemical supply tanks, pumps and system safety devices be plugged 

to prevent chemical contamination of these areas. 

Center-Pivot and Automatic-Move Linear Systems: Inject the specified dosage per acre continuously for one complete revolution or move 

of the system. DO NOT USE END GUNS. The system should be run at maximum speed. 

Solid Set and Manually Controlled Linear Systems: Injection should be during the last 30 to 60 

minutes of regular irrigation period or as a 

separate 30 to 60 minute application not associated with a regular irrigation. DO NOT USE END 

GUNS. · 
For air applications, apply a mini

mum of 

10 gallons finished spray per acre. 

For ground application, apply a minimum 

of 20 qallons finished sorav oer acre. 

• Do. not apply more th'an a total of 24 oz. of formulated product per acre per year . 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not harvest or graze bean vine forage or hay . 

'May only be applied in the Western US ·west of the line defined as follows: 

TX: W of Rt. 283 and NW of R!. 377 

OK: . W orR!. 2811183 

KS NE, SD, ND: W of R!. 28'1 

CITRUS (28) Tetranychld Miles (such as European 12.24 Application by ground equipment only. 

(CA. AZ AND TX ONLY) Red Mile and Two-spotted Spider Use sufficient volume of water to obtain mile) complete coverage but not less than 20 

qallons oer acre. · 

• Do.not make more than one application per year . 

. Do not apply more than 24 ounce~ per acre per year . 

conaN (35) Twospo!ted spider mile, Pacific 12 .20 Apply Onager before boll opening and 

(For use In California Only) spider 

mite, Strawberry spider 

mite, prior to adult mite buildup. Complete 

Carmine spider mite coverage of foliage Is essential to 

optimal performance. 

For air applications, use recommended 

per acre rate and apply a minimum of 2 

qalfons of finished sorav oer acre. 

• Do not apply more than a total of 20 oz. formulated product per acre per year . 

• Do not make more than one application per year. 

CORN, FIELD (30) Banks grass mile, 

Two spotted spider mite, Pacific 

6-24 Apply Onager at the first sign of miles 

before populations begin to build. 

spider mite, Strawberry spider mite Ground Application: Apply the 

recommended rate of Onager with 

conventional spray boom equipment at 

15 - 20 GPA. Thorough and uniform 

coverage of plants is required for optimal 

results. 

Air Application: Apply the recommended 

rale of Onager by air in a minimum of 5 

GPA. Applications made by air to dense 

foliage may not provide adequate 

coverage of lower leaf surfaces for 

sufficient control. Use of higher labeled 

rates mav be necessarv. 

• Do not apply more than a total of 24 oz. formulated product per acre per year . 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not harvest field·com foraae stover and a rain lor 30 davs alter aooiicalion . 

CORN, SWEET (including ears and Banks grass mite, 10.24 Apply Onager at the first sign of 

mites 

· forage) (28) Two spoiled spider mite, Pacific before populations begin to build. 

· (Western US QQ[t') Spider Mite, Strawberry spider mite Ground Application: Apply ·the recommended rate of Onager With 

conventional spray boom equipment at a 

minimum of 20 gallons finished spray per 

acre. Thorough and uniform coverage'of 

plants is required for optimal results. 

Air Application: Apply the recommended 

rate of Onager by air in a minimum of 10 

gallons finished spray per acre. 

Applications made by air to dense foliage 

may not provide adequate coverage of 

lower leaf surfaces for sufficient control. 

Use of higher labeled rates may be 

necessarv. 
TREE PLANTATIONS Mite, Twospo~ted Spider Mile finished spray per acre. For best 

coverage, apply In two opposing passes 

.. 

of 5 gallons each . . 

• Do not make more than one aopllcallon peryear . 

SMALL FRUIT VINE CLIMBING Tetranychld Mites (such as European 12.24 Application by ground equipment only. 

SUBGROUP, EXCEPT FUZZY Red Mile and Two-spotted Spider Use sufficient volume of waler to obtain 

KIWIFRUIT 13·07F (7) Amur river Mite), Pacific spider 

mite, Wlllamette complete coverage but not less than 20 

grape; gooseberry; grape; kiwifruit, mite gallons Per acre. 

hardy; maypop; schlsandra berry; . Do not make more than one application per year. 

cultivars, varieties, and/or hybilds of • Do not apply more than 24 ounces per acre per year . 

these 

GREENHOUSE TOMATOES (1) Tetranychtd Mites (such as European 12.24 Use sufficient volume of water to obtain 

Red Mite and Two-spotted Spider complete coverage but not less than 20 

Mite) aallons per acre. 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not apply more than 24 ounces per acre per year. 

NON-BEARING TREE FRUITS and Citrus Red Mite. European Red 

Mite, 12.24 For air applications, apply a minimum of 

NUTS, CITRUS, and VINES {FIELD Twos polled Spider 

Mite, McDaniel 5 gallons finished spray per acre. 

GROWN AND NURSERY) Non- Spider Mile, Pacific Spider Mite, 

bearing crops are perennial crops that Sixspotted Mile Texas 

Citrus Mite 

will not produce a harvestsble raw . Do not make more than one application per year. 

agricultural commodity during the 

season of application 

PEPPER/EGGPLANT SUBGROUP 8· Tetranychid Mites (such as Two 12.24 For ground applications, apply a 

108 {1) African eggplant; bell pepper; spotted spider mite), Pacific mini

mum of 20 gallons of finished spray 

eggplant; martynia; nonbell pepper; spider mite, Strawberry spider per acre. okra; pea eggplant; pepino; roselle; mite For air applications, apply a minimum of 

scarlet eggplant: cultivars, varieties, 2 gallons finished spray per acre. 

and/or hybrids of these • Do not make more than one application per year . 

• Do not apply more than 24 ounces per acre per year . 

POME FRUIT GROUP 11-10 {28) European red mile, Twospotted 12.24 For application by ground equipment, 

Apple; azarole; crabapple; loquat; spider mile, McDaniel spider mile, use sufficient volume of water to obtain 

mayhaw; medlar: pear; pear, Asian; Pacific spider mile, Willamette mite complete coverage but not less than 20 

quince; quince. Chinese; quince, gallons per acre. 

Japanese; t'ejocote; cullivars. varieties, For. application by air, use sufficient 

and/or hybrids or these volu

me of water to obtain complete 

coverage but not less than 1.0 gallons 

per acre. 

. Do not make more than one application per year . 

. For D'Aniou or Bose pear varieties, use hi!lher labeled rates (16-24 oz./acre) . 

POTATOES (21) Twos potted Spider Mites 12 . 24 For air applications, apply a mlnimum·of 

(Oregon, Washington, and Idaho only) 5 gallons finished spray per acre. 

• Do not make more than one application per year . 

STONE FRUITS GROUP (Including European red mite, Twospotted 12.24 For air applications, apply a minimum of 

Plums) (7) spider mite, McDaniel spider mite, 10 gallons finished spray per acre. Strawberry spitler mite, Pacific For ground application, apply a minimum 

spider 

mite, Pecan leaf scorch mite, of 20 gallons finished spray per acre. 

Wlllametteflllte 

. Do not make more than one applicalion per vear . 

TREE NUTS GROUP AND European red mile, Twospotted ; 12.24 For air applications, apply a minimum of 

PISTACHios {7) spider 

mite, McDaniel spider mite, ! 5 gallons finished sprayiper acre. 

Strawberry spider mite, Pacific For ground application, :apply a minimvm 

spider 

mite, Pecan leaf scorch mite, ., of 20 ga!lons finished sp[ay per acre. ! Willa melle mite, Citrus Red Mite ! ' 

• Do not make more than one applicalion per year . : 

RESTRICTIONS ON ALL CROPS 

Do not graze or feed livestock on cover crops growing in treated areas. . 

Onager is an emulsifiable concentrate to be diluted with water for application lr'l commercial plantings only. 

Apply Onager prior to adult mite build up. Onager will not control adult spider mites. Use higher rates on moderate to high mite 

infestations or for larger plants 

with a dense canopy. If adult mites are present in medium to high populations, better results may 
00 NOT contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. 

PES11CIDE STORAGE: Store product In original container only, away from other pesticides, fer1111 zers, food or feed. 

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the u~e of this product may be disposed of on site or at an· approved waste disposal facility. 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Clean container 

promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contenis Into application equipment or a mix 'tank and drain for 10 

seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container Y. full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application 

equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for tater use or disposal. Drain ,for 10 seconds after the now begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two 

more times. 

FOR BULK AND MINI-BULK CONTAINERS 

CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. 

Cleaning the container before final dlspo·sal Is the responsibility of ttie person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling Is the 

responsibility of the refilter. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application 

equipment or mix tank. illt~e container about 10 percent full with water. Agltate.vlgorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. 

Pour or pump rinsate Into application equipll)ent or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing .procedure two more times. 

CONTAINER PRECAUTIONS: Before refilling, Inspect thoroughly for damage such as cracks, punctures, bulges; dents. abrasions, and 

damaged or worn threads on closure devices. REFILL ONLY WITH ONAGER. The contents of this container cannot be completely removed 

by cleaning. Refilling with materials ott1er than Onager will result in contamination and may weaken container. After filling and before 

transporting, check for leaks. Do not refill or transport damaged or leaking container. 

CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER! 

FOR 24-HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (SPILL, LEAK OR FIRE), CALL CHEMTREC111 (800) 424-9300. 

For other product Information, contact Gowan Company or see Material Safoty Data Sheet 

NOnCE OF CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY AND LIABILITY LIMITATIONS 

Important: Read the enure Dlrecllons for Use and Notice of Conditions of Sale and Warranty and Liability Limitations before using this produ~t. If terms are not acceptable return the unopened container for a full refund. 

Our recommendations for use of this product are based on tests believed to be reliable. However, it Is Impossible to eliminate all nsk 

associated with lhe use of !his product. Crop injury, inadequate performance, or other unintended consequences may result due to soli or 

weather conditions, off target movement, presence of other materials, method of use or application, and other factors, all of which are beyond 

the control of Gowan Company. All such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer and User. 

Gowan Company warrants tha't this product conforms to the specifications on the label when used in strict conformance with Direction for Use, 

subject to the above stated risk limitations. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, GOWAN COMPANY MAKES NO 

OTHER EXPRESS. OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY 

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, GOWAN COMPANY'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, 

INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, 

TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO'THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID OR REPLACEMENT 

OF PRODUCT, AT GOWAN COMPANY'S SOLE DISCRETION. 

Chemuec® i5 a rogislored 118domarl<'of American Choll'istry Council Inc. Onego~ and lhe donkey logo ere registered uademarks of Gowan Company, L.L.C. 

ApolloQ!> is e regislored ltedomarl< of !Mia Plenl Prole ellen N.V. 

EPA Text Pending: Onager (to EPA via IR 7 ·11-13) 
George Robinson 

Idaho Department of Agriculture 

Division of Agriculture Technology 

2270 Old Penitentiary Road 

Boise, 10 83712 

RE: Amalgamated Sugar Company's Section 18 Petition for Onager Miticide, EPA Reg. 

No. 10163-277, on sugar beets 

Dear Mr. Robinson: 

Gowan Company hereby authorizes the State of Idaho to pursue a Section 18 Emergency 

Exemption for the use of Onager, EPA Reg. No. 10163-277, on sugar beets and to use all 

information currently on file in consideration of this action. Gowan Company commits to 

supplying all necessary product if this request is approved. 

Gowan Company is currently conducting residue data for this use in order to support a section 3 

registration. The applicant will also be requesting to bridge existing potato data in support of this 

Section 18. 

If I can provide you with any further information or documentation please contact me either by 

e-mail at kssmith@gowanco.com or by phone at (928) 819-1531. 

Sincerely, 

Kyla S. Smith, 

Registration Specialist 
Rose Kachadoorian 

Oregon Department of Agriculture 

Agriculture Chemical Specialist Plant Division 

635 Capitol Street, NE 

Salem, OR 97310-0110 

RE: Amalgamated Sugar Company's Section 18 Petition for Onager Miticide, EPA Reg. 

No. 10163-277, on sugar beets 

Dear Ms. Kachadoorian: 

Gowan Company hereby authorizes the State of Oregon to pursue a Section 18 Emergency 

Exemption for the use of Onager, EPA Reg. No. 10163-277, on sugar beets and to use all 

information currently on file in consideration of this action. Gowan Company commits to 

supplying all necessary product if this request is approved. 

Gowan Company is currently conducting residue data for this use in order to support a section 3 

registration. The applicant will also be requesting to bridge existing potato data in support of this 

Section 18. 

If I can provide you with any further information or documentation please contact me either by 

e-mail at kssmith@gowanco.com or by phone at (928) 819-1531 . 

Sincerely, 

Kyla S. Smith, 

Registration Specialist 
To wnon~ it may concl!rn, 

.I am asking for your serious and timely consideration {or a Section 18 label for Onager on sugar Beets for 

the 2014 srowing season. 

We farm In t~n 3rea where there Is a signifiC3r1t amount of seed crops where bees are used for 

pollination. Using t.orsban as a Miticide has been one of our only options for sugar beets but wa feel 

Lorsbanls not very effective on controlling mites and It hurts so many Of the benefrelals. Plus, we can't 

spray Lorsban closl! to the fields. where bees arc foraging. 

· W~ have used onager on othet cro~s and have been extremely happy With how ~are and effective it is. 

We hiM! also seen an increase in mite pressure in sugar beets In recent years and have experienced the 

n~gatlve effects of not having a safe and eHec:tive miticide that we can apply to all of our Sll{:"ar bee~ i!Crcs. 

Thank you for your considera tion, Namp 10 83686 

(208) 941·5520 
using a product like Onager, it would be nice to do just one application instead of multiple applications 

of chemicals. It also would be nice to have a product that is safe with the alfalfa leaf cutter bee and 

honey. bees. 

I would like to see a miticide like Onager labeled for sugar beets that give us season long control. 

Thanks for your consideration on this matter. Please call if you have any q.uestions. 

Rasgorshek Farms, Inc. Paul Rasgorshek 

12770 West Roosevelt Ave. 

Nampa, 10 83686 

208-880-0656