U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Office of Pesticide Programs

Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)

1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20460 EPA Reg. Number:



### 71840-14 Date of Issuance :



### 5/6/2015

NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: X Registration Reregistration Ter m of Issuance:



### Uncondition al

(under FIFRA, as amended)

Na me of Pesticide Product:



### TRICHO P LUS TM 

### Biofungicide

Na me and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): 

### BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this registration must be submitted to and ac cepted by the

Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division prior to use of the label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product, a lways refer to the above EPA

Registration Number.



### On the basis of information furnished by the registra nt, the above named pesticide is hereby registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, a nd Rodenticide Act (FIFRA or the Act).

Registration is in no way to be construed as an en dorsement or recommendation of this product by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In or der to protect health and the environment, the Administrator, on his or her motion, may at any time suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide in accordance with the Act. The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product
under the Act is not to be construed as giving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others.

This product is unconditionally regist ered in accordance with FIFRA s ection 3(c)(5) provided that you:

1. Submit and/or cite all data requ ired for registration or registra tion review of your product when the EPA requires all registrants of si m ilar products to submit such data.

Signature of Approving Official:



### Kimberly Nesci, Chief Microbial Pesticides Branch Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)
Office of Pestic ide Programs Date:



### 5/6/2015

EPA Form 8570-6

### Page 2 of 2 EPA Reg. No. 71840-14
OPP Decision No. 470614

2. Submit storage stability and corrosion charac teristics (Guidelines 830.6317 and 830.6320) data as these data requirements are not satisfied. A one-year study is required to satisfy these data requirements. You have 18 months from the date of this registration to provide these data to the
EPA.

3. Make the following labeling change before you release this product for shipment:

 Revise the EPA Registration Number to read, “EPA Reg. No. 71840-14.”

4. Submit one (1) copy of the final printed labeling for the record before you release this product for shipment.

Should you wish to add/retain a reference to your company’s website on your label, then please be aware that the website becomes labeling under FIFRA and is subject to review by the EPA. If the website is false or misleading, the product will be considered to be misbranded and sale or distribution of the product is unlawful under FIFRA section 12(a )(1)(E). 40 CFR § 156.10(a )(5) lists examples of statements the EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. Ther efore, should the EPA find or if it is brought to
our attention that a website contains false or mislea ding statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA-approved registration, the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance.

Your release for shipment of this product constitutes accep tance of these terms. If these terms are not complied with, this registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance with FIFRA section 6. A stamped copy of the labeling is enclosed for your reco rds. Please also note that the record for this product currently contains the following acceptabl e Confidential Statement of Formula (CSF):

 Basic CSF dated 04/22/2015

If you have any questions, please co ntact Jeannine Kausch of my br anch by phone at (703) 347-8920 or via email at kausch.jeannine@epa.gov.

Enclosure Sincerely,

Kimberly Nesci, Chief
Microbial Pesticides Branch Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P) Office of Pesticide Programs

# TRICHO PLUS TM 

# Biofungicide

For use only in commercial greenhouses.

Active Ingredient:

Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R*.........................................................5.5% Other Ingredients: ..................................................................................94.5%

Total: ...................................................................................................100.0%



### * Contains a minimum of 2.0 x 10 9 colony-forming units per gram.

EPA Reg. No. 71840-RU EPA Est. No. 67064-ZAF-001



### KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN

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.)

See inside for complete First Aid

, Precautionary Statements

, Directions For Use

, Conditions of Sale and Warranty , and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.

In case of an emergency endangering life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357).



### Net Weight: 8.8 ounces (250 grams)

{Batch code: Located on physical container}

Manufactured for: BASF Corporation 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 

## Group NC 

## Fungicide



# 05/06/2015

71840-14

### FIRST AID

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 a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.



### HOTLINE 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 BASF Corporation for emergency medical treatment information: 1-800-832-HELP (4357).



## Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.



### Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants

• Shoes plus socks

• Protective eyewear

Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mistfiltering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N95, R-95 or P-95. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic
sensitization.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and 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:

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets

inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product.

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



### Environmental Hazards Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. 

## Directions For Use

It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. DO NOT apply thisproduct in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the
State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

For use only in commercial greenhouses.



### 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 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 4 hours

.

PPE required for early entry to treated areas (that is permitted under the Worker Pr otection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil or water) is:

- Coveralls - Shoes plus socks - Protective eyewear

- Waterproof gloves

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### STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. 

### Pesticide Storage
Store in a cool, dry place (at 35°F – 40°F), out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources until used. DO
NOT store this product near food, feed, seed, fertilizers, or other pesticides.


### Pesticide Disposal
To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry). 

### Container Handling

Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this 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 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. Then, offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances. If burned, stay
out of smoke.



### In Case of Emergency

In case of large-scale spill of this product, call:

x CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

x BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:

x Your local doctor for immediate treatment

x Your local poison control center (hospital)

x BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)



## Product Information

This package contains TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide , a wettable powder (WP). The active ingredient in TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide is Trichoderma asperelloides strain JM41R, a biological agent providing management of soilborne diseases caused by organisms such as Pythium

, Rhizoctonia

, Fusarium, Sclerotina, and Phytophthora in the soil or growing media of all plants grown in greenhouses. 

### Compatibility

The active ingredient of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide is a living organism and it is generally not advisable to tank-mix this with conventional chemical pesticides.

Do Not mix TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide with any other product that bears a label prohibiting such mixing. When tank mixing TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide with any other product, observe the most restrictive of the labeling limitations and precautions of all products used in
mixtures.

For additional questions about chemical compatibility and TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide , contact your BASF representative.

Information regarding the contents and levels of metals in this product is available on the Internet at http://www.aapfco.org/metals.htm.



## Application Instructions

For applications in greenhouse production, TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide can be applied as a coarse spray, as a soil drench or by using common irrigation application systems. Regardless of the method used, TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide must be applied at an application rate of 0.8 ounces per (22.7 grams) per 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of soil or growing media. For best results, make applications to moist soil or growing media, and reapply TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide at 21- to 28-day intervals throughout the growing cycle.


### Coarse Spray Applications

Add 0.8 ounces (22.7 grams) of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide to 3.0 fluid ounces (88.7 milliliters) of water, mix thoroughly, and allow product to hydrate for at least 20 minutes prior to further dilution. Add prepared slurry to 100 gallons (379 liters) of water, mix thoroughly, and apply resulting mixture to soil surface as a coarse spray at an application volume of 1 gallon (3.8 liters) per 100 square feet (9.3 square meters) of soil. The TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide mixture must be stirred continuously during application for the fungal spores to remain in suspension. Irrigate with 0.25-0.50 inches (0.64-1.27 centimeters) of water immediately after application to wash product into the root zone. If an application volume different than 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of resulting mixture per 100 square feet (9.3 square meters) of soil is used, the
user must alter the concentration of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide in water to maintain an application rate consistent with 0.8 ounces (22.7 grams) of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide per 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of soil.



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### Soil Drench Applications

Add 0.05 ounces (1.4 grams) of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide to 0.2 fluid ounces (5.9 milliliters) of water, mix thoroughly, and allow spores to hydrate for at least 20 minutes prior to further dilution. Add prepared slurry to 100 gallons (379 liters) of water, mix thoroughly, and apply resulting mixture to soil or growing media as a drench in a sufficient volume to thoroughly wet soil or growing media through root zone, but without allowing
runoff out of the container. The TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide mixture must be stirred continuously during application for the fungal spores to remain in suspension. Drench volumes of common greenhouse containers are
listed in the Drench Volumes Table below. Application
volumes listed in the Drench Volumes Table are based on typical drench volumes used for applications of products in greenhouse crop production. For applications that use volumes different than those specified in the table, the user must alter the
concentration of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide in water to maintain an application rate consistent with 0.8 ounces (22.7 grams) of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide per 10,000 square feet (929 square meters) of soil or growing media.



## Drench Volumes Table

Container size (inch) Minimum
drench
volume (fl oz ) Approximate
number of
containers

treated

4 2.0 6,400

6 4.0 3,200

8 7.5 1,700

10 11.5 1,110

10 x 20 flat 29.0 440



### Chemigation Application Instructions

General Requirements for Chemigation Applications 1) Apply this product only through drip (trickle) or sprinkler, including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side (wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set or hand move, irrigation systems. Do not apply this product through any other type of irrigation system. 2) Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform
distribution of treated water. 3) If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers or other experts. 4) Do not connect an irrigation system (including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide applicationto a public water system unless the pesticide labelprescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place. 5) A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments
should the need arise.

Specific Requirements for Chemigation Applications Connected to Public Water Systems 1) Public water system means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of at least 25 individuals daily at least 60 days out of the

year. 2) Chemigation systems connected to public watersystems must contain a functional, reducedpressure zone, backflow preventer (RPZ) or the functional equivalent in the water supply line 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 overflow rim
of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe. 3) The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection

pump. 4) The pesticide injection pipeline must contain 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. 5) The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. 6) 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. 7) Apply TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide at the end of the water application, and in sufficient water for adequate coverage without excessive run off. Set the metering pump to the selected label use rate. Agitate the pesticide supply tank throughout the application of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide

. 8) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond
the area intended for treatment.



### 4Specific Requirements for Sprinkler Chemigation Applications 1) The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source contamination from backflow. 2) The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection

pump. 3) The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain 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. 4) The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops. 5) The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch, which will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely
affected. 6) 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 filled with a system
interlock. 7) Apply TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide at the end of the water application, and in sufficient water for adequate coverage without excessive runoff. Set the metering pump to the selected label use rate. Agitate the pesticide supply tank throughout the application of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide

. 8) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond
the area intended for treatment.

Specific Requirements for Drip (Trickle) Chemigation Applications 1) The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve and low-pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source contamination from backflow. 2) The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection

pump. 3) The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain 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. 4) The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops. 5) The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch, which will stop the water pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely
affected. 6) 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. 7) Apply TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide at the end of the water application, and in sufficient water for adequate coverage without excessive runoff. Set the metering pump to the selected label use rate. Agitate the pesticide supply tank throughout the application of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide

.



### Application Instructions for All Chemigation Types 1) Remove scale, pesticide residues, and other foreign matter from the chemical supply tank and entire injector system. Flush with clean water. Failure to provide a clean tank, void of scale or residues, may cause product to lose effectiveness or strength. 2) Determine the treatment rates as directed in the Soil Drench and Coarse Spray Applications sections and make proper dilutions. 3) Folllowing the directions in the Soil Drench and Coarse Spray Applications sections, prepare a solution in the chemical tank by first filling the tank with the specified amount of water, then add the specified amount of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide

.



### Important Points to Remember

x For best results, apply TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide

to moist soil or growing media. Irrigate as needed to maintain adequate soil moisture throughout the production cycle to create favorable conditions for fungal growth.

x Use prepared slurries within 12 hours.

x Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

x Prepared slurries must be applied after the sand filter

if applied through an irrigation system.

x DO NOT apply incompatible fungicides 2 weeks prior

to or 4 weeks after an application of TRICHO PLUS Biofungicide.



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### Conditions of Sale and Warranty

The Directions For Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The
directions are believed to be reliable and must be
followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently 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 use of this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, all of which are beyond
the control of BASF CORPORATION (“BASF”) or the
Seller. To the extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks shall be assumed by the Buyer.

BASF warrants that this product conforms to the
chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit
for the purposes referred to in the Directions For
Use , subject to the inherent risks, referred to above.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, BASF MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
OR MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AND BASF’S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT.

TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH
APPLICABLE LAW, BASF AND THE SELLER
DISCLAIM ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, SPECIAL OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. 

### BASF and the Seller offer this product, and the Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and Warranty that may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of BASF. .

TRICHO PLUS is a trademark of BASF.

© 2015 BASF Corporation All rights reserved.

BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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