LEAP/Leap Page 1 of 9 LEAP ®
BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE
EMULSIFIABLE SUSPENSION

Active Ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis , subsp. kurstaki , strain ABTS-351, fermentation solids, spores,

and insecticidal toxins........................................................................................................ 25.5% Methyl Salicylate.................................................................................... 5.9% Other Ingredients.............................................................................................................. ..68.6%
Total.......................................................................................................................... .......100.0%

The percent active ingredient does not indicate product pe rformance and the potency measurements are not Federally standardized.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

### CAUTION

Valent BioSciences Corporation 870 Technology Way, Suite 100 Libertyville, IL 60048

List No.

Lot No. EPA Reg. No. 73049- XXXX

EPA Est. No.

NET CONTENTS: 1 or 2.5 GALLONSLEAP/Leap Page 2 of 9 FIRST AID

If on skin or clothing  Take off contaminate clothing.

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

 Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice If in eyes  Hold eyes 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. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals

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 1-800-892-0099 (24 hours) for emergency medical treatment and/or transport emergency informa tion. For all other information, call 1-800-6-

Valent.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN

Contains petroleum distillate - vom iting may cause aspiration pneumonia.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS (A ND DOMESTIC ANIMALS)
CAUTION

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap an d water after handling.

Personal Protective Equipment

Some materials that are chemical -resistant to this product are list ed below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category E on an EPA chemical resistance category selection

chart.

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

 Long-sleeved shirt and long pants.

 Chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier la minate, or nitrile rubber, or neoprene rubber
or viton.

 Shoes plus socks.

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/ maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95,or P-95. Repeated exposure to high concen trations of microbial proteins can cause a llergic sensitization.LEAP/Leap Page 3 of 9 When handlers use closed systems, enclosed ca bs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements in the Worker Protections Standa rd (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the

WPS.

User Safety Recommendations

Users should: • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewi ng gum, using tobacco products or using the

toilet. • Remove clothing/PPE immediatel y if pesticide gets inside . Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. • Remove PPE immediately after handling th is product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, or to 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.

This product must not be applied aerially within 1⁄4 mile of any ha bitats of endangered species or threatened Lepidoptera. No manual application can be made within 300 feet of any threatened or endangered Lepidoptera.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this pr oduct in a manner inconsiste nt with its labeling.

For any requirements specific to your State or Tr ibe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.LEAP/Leap Page 4 of 9 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, nur series, 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 th is 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 apply this product in a way that wi ll contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected ha ndlers may be in the area during application.

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 that involves contact with anyt hing that has been trea ted, such as plants, soil, or water is:

 Coveralls

 Chemical resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate or nitrile rubber or neoprene
rubber or viton

 Shoes plus socks

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 agri cultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to pr oduce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses.

Do not enter treated areas without prot ective clothing until sprays have dried.

MODE OF ACTION Insecticide: After eating a lethal dose of LEA P®,Biologibal Insecticide, larvae stop feeding within the hour, and will die with in several days. Dying larvae move slowly, discolor, then shrivel, blacken and die.

Bacteriacide: LEAP® contains methyl salicylate , a known inducer of host plant resistance. Use of methyl salicylate in a preventative manner can trigger a defense response independent ofLEAP/Leap Page 5 of 9 infection, enhancing the plant’s ability to fi ght infection, thus pr eventing, or suppressing pathogen damage.

LEAP may be used in either th e field or greenhouse for the control of any labeled pest.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS LEAP is a highly selective insecticide for use agai nst listed caterpillars (l arvae) of Lepidopterous insects. Close scouting and early attention to infestations is highly recommended. Larvae must eat deposits of LEAP to be affected. Use of LEAP will also induce a systemic response in treated plants, enhancing the ability of the plant to resist disease infec tion and spread. Always

follow these directions:

 Treat when larvae are young (early instars) and before economic thresholds of damage have

been exceeded.

 Larvae must be actively feeding on treated, exposed plant parts.

 Thorough spray coverage is needed to provide a uniform deposit of LEA P where larvae feed

and for maximal disease control. For some crops directed drop nozzles by ground machine are required. As crop matures and the canopy in creases in size, increase water volume to ensure complete foliage coverage.

 Under heavy pest population pressu re, use the higher label rates, shorten the spray interval, and/or increase spray volume to improve coverage.

 Repeat applications at an interval sufficien t to maintain control, usually 5 to 14 days depending on plant growth rate, moth activity, ra infall after treating, and other factors. If attempting to control a pest with a single appl ication, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially complete, but before economic crop damage occurs.

 For bacterial pathogen suppression, LEAP must be used before the disease is observed in the field. For best results, use as part of a pl ant pathogen control program in rotation or tank

mixed with other commercial bactericides and f ungicides in a preventative manner. If disease is already present in the field, LEAP should be tank mixed with other re gistered funigicides or bactericides to ensure adequate control.

 LEAP is a non-restricted use pesticide and doe s not require a restricted use permit for purchase or use.

 LEAP may be tank mixed with othe r labeled insecticides and fungicides to enhance control. Use of the resulting tank mix must be in accordance with the mo re restrictive label limitations and precautions. No dosage rates should be exceeded. This product cannot beLEAP/Leap Page 6 of 9 mixed with any product containing a label pr ohibition against such mixing. Before tank mixing LEAP with other labeled products, incl uding spreader sticke rs, check for tank mix compatibility.

Crop tolerance: Crop tolerance is acceptable for all crops on the label, however phytotoxic response has not been evaluated for all possibl e rotational and tank mix combinations under all conditions. When possible, test on a small sectio n of crops to ensure no phytotoxicity will occur under your conditions.

GROUND APPLICATIONS LEAP may be applied in ground equipment with quantities of water sufficient to provide thorough coverage of infested plant parts. The amount of water needed per acre will depend on crop development, weather, application equipment, and local experience.

Do not spray when wind speed favors dr ift beyond the area intended for use.

Avoiding spray drift at the applica tion site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many equipment-and-weather-re lated factors determine the potential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all of these factors when making

decisions.

Mixing Recommendations: Important - do not add LEAP to the mix tank before introducing the desired quantity of water. Start the mechan ical or hydraulic agitation to provide moderate circulation before adding LEAP. Add the desired volume of LEA P to the mix tank and continue

circulation. Include rinse water from the container. Maintain the suspension while loading and spraying. Do not mix more LEAP than can be used in a 1-day period. Do not leave mixed material in the tank overnight. Rinse and flush spray equipment thoroughly following each use. Selection of fluid to flush the application syst em will depend on what type of mixture was used during the application period. Use a strainer no finer than 50 mesh in conventional spray
systems.

The physical compatibility of LEAP with other ag ricultural products should be evaluated before tank mixing for field use. Using a quart or larg er jar, add the field pr oportional amounts of water volume and each product and mix well. If the mate rials remain mixed after 5-10 minutes, or can be re-mixed readily, then the materials are compatible for tank mixture.

CAUTION:
LEAP should not be used in combination with Comite ® , Bravo ® , Captafol, Captan (except seed) or Dyrene ®

.

Spray Volume Recommendations: For conventional ground applic ation, use at least 20 gallons of volume per acre.

Pests controlled by LEAPLEAP/Leap Page 7 of 9 Common name Scientific name Achema Sphinx Moth (Hornworm) Eumorpha achemon Armyworm Spodoptera spp., e.g. exigua, frugiperda, littoralis, Pseudaletia unipuncta Cherry Fruitworm Grapholita packardi

Cotton Bollworm Helicoverpa zea Cranberry Fruitworm Acrobasis vaccinii Cross-striped Cabbageworm Evergestis rimosalis

Cutworm Various Noctuid species, e.g. Agrotis ipsilon

Diamondback Moth Plutella xylostella Ello Moth (Hornworm) Erinnyis ello Grape Berry Moth Paralobesia viteana Grape Leafroller Platynota stultana Grapeleaf Skeletonizer (ground only) Harrisina americana

Green Cloverworm Plathypena scabra Gypsy Moth Lymantria dispar

Headworm Helicoverpa zea

Hornworm Manduca spp. Imported Cabbageworm Pieris rapae Looper Various Noctuidae, e.g. Trichoplusia ni

Melonworm Diaphania hyalinata Obliquebanded Leafroller Choristoneura rosaceana

Omnivorous Leafroller Playnota stultana Orange Tortrix Argyrotaenia citrana

Podworm Heliocoverpa zea Rindworm complex Various Lepidoptera. Saltmarsh Caterpillar Estigmene acrea Soybean Looper Pseudoplusia includens Spanworm Ennomos subsignaria Tent Caterpillar Various Lasiocampidae

Tobacco Budworm Heliothis virescens

Tobacco Hornworm Manduca sexta

Tobacco Moth Ephestia elutella

Tomato Fruitworm Helicoverpa zea Variegated Cutworm Peridroma saucia Velvetbean Caterpillar Anticarsia gemmatalis

Southern cornstalk borer Diatraea crambidoides Sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis Corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato
fruitworm Helicoverpa zea

Tobacco budworm Heliothis virescensLEAP/Leap Page 8 of 9 

### APPLICATION RATE
Field Crops Application rate (Pints/Acre)
Applications may be made up to flowering stage

Tomato

Pepper, (bell) 1.0-4.0
LEAP may be used to control small armyworms and podworms when populations are light and full coverage sprays are applied.

For Xanthomonas spp. and Pseudomonas spp. pathogen suppression, apply preventatively on a 7-10 day schedule. Do not apply more frequently than every 5 days. Do not apply more than 16 pints per acre per season. For best disease control, LEAP should be used in

tank mix or rotation with other registered pathogen control products, especially if disease is already observed in the crop.LEAP/Leap Page 9 of 9 For Small Spray Volumes:

If Rate Is: Use This Amount Per Gallon

1/2 pt./acre or 100 gals. 1/2 tsp. 1 pt./acre or 100 gals 1 tsp. 2 pts./acre or 100 gals. 2 tsps. 4 pts./acre or 100 gals. 4 tsps.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

Storage: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Do not store at temperatures greater than 100° F. Roll or shake the container before dispensing. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment

washwaters.

Container Disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse this container. Triple rinse container (or equiva lent) promptly after emptying. Tr iple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1⁄4 full w ith 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 dri p. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once cleaned, some agricultural plastic pesticid e containers can be taken to a container collection site or picked up for r ecycling. To find the nearest site, contact your chemical dealer or manufacturer, or contact Ag Container Recycling Council at 202-861-3144 or www.acrecycle.org . If recycling is not av ailable puncture and dispos e of the container in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.

NOTICE TO USER Seller makes no warranty, express or implied, of me rchantability, fitness or otherwise concerning use of this product other than as indicated on the label. User assu mes all risks of use, storage or handling not in strict accordan ce with accompanying directions.

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