A16901B TURF 

GROUP 4A INSECTICIDE 

GROUP 28 INSECTICIDE 

Insecticide 

For foliar and systemic control of insect pests in turfgrass including golf courses, 

institutional, commercial and residential lawns, sod farms, sports fields, parks, municipal 

grounds and cemeteries. 

Active Ingredient: 

Thiamethoxam1

 ....................................................................................................... 20.0%

Cyantraniliprole2.................................................................................... 20.0%

Inert Ingredients.................................................................................... 60.0% 

Total: 100.0% 

1 CAS No. 153719-23-4 

2 CAS No. 736994-63-1 

A16901B TURF is a water dispersible granule that contains 3.2 ounces of active 

ingredient of thiamethoxam and 3.2 ounces of cyantraniliprole per pound of formulated 

product. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 

CAUTION 

See additional precautionary statements and directions for use in booklet. (on bag.) 

EPA Reg. 100-XX 

EPA Est. xxxxx 

Product of xxxxx 

Formulated in USA 

SCP 943A-M (4-26-10) 

Net Weight 

 
FIRST AID 

If on skin or 

clothing 

• Take off contaminated clothing. 

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

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

If 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.

If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. 

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

artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. 

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

If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment 

advice. 

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

• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control 

center or doctor. 

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

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN 

There is no specific antidote if A16901B TURF is ingested. Induce emesis or lavage 

stomach. Treat symptomatically. 

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

doctor, or going for treatment. 

HOT LINE NUMBER 

For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal) or 

Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire, or Accident), 

Call 

1-800-888-8372 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 

CAUTION 

Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with 

eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling, and before 

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

contaminated clothing before reuse. 
Personal Protective Equipment 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material – Category A 

(e.g., natural rubber ≥ 14 mils) 

• Shoes plus socks 

• Protective eyewear 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions 

exist for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from 

other laundry. 

Engineering Control Statements 

When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets 

the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (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, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the 

toilet. 

• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and 

put on clean clothing. 

• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 

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

clothing. 

Environmental Hazards 

This pesticide is toxic to wildlife and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates. 

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming 

crops. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops if bees are visiting 

the treatment area. 

For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is 

present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift or runoff from 
treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not 

contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash water. 

• Surface Water Advisory 

This product may contaminate water through drift of spray in wind. This product 

has a high potential for runoff for several months or more after application. 

Poorly draining soils and soils with shallow water tables are more prone to 

produce runoff that contains this product. A level, well-maintained vegetative 

buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface water 

features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential for 

contamination of water from rainfall runoff (See manual at the following internet 

address: http://www.wsi.nrcs.usda.gov/products/W2Q/pest/core4.html). 

Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall is 

forecast to occur within 48 hours. 

• Ground Water Advisory 

Thiamethoxam has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals 

detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are 

permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow may result in ground 

water contamination. 

• Spray Drift Advisory 

Do not allow this product to drift. 

Physical or Chemical Hazards 

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

 
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of 

Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not 

acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be 

refunded. 

The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. 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 manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials 

or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of 

SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, Inc. or Seller. To the extent permitted by applicable 

law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless for any claims 

relating to such factors. 

SYNGENTA warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label 

and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the 

inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal 

use conditions. To the extent permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not 

extend to the use of the product contrary to label instructions, or under conditions not 

reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or SYNGENTA, and (2) Buyer 

and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY 

APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 

OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR 

IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL. 

To the extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall SYNGENTA be liable for 

any incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of 

this product. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE 

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY 

OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES 

OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, 

CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) 

RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE 

RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION 

OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 

SYNGENTA and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the 

foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and of Liability, which may not 

be modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of 

SYNGENTA. 

 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

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

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 State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for 

pesticide regulation. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

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

Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of 

agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of 

agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, 

notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and 

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective 

equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply 

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

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 anything that has been treated, 

such as plants, soil, or water is: 

• Coveralls 

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material – Category A (e.g., 

natural rubber ≥ 14 mils) 

• Shoes plus socks 

• Protective eyewear 

NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

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

of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The 

WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, 

nurseries, or greenhouses. 

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

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS 
LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY, POOR INSECT CONTROL, AND/OR 

ILLEGAL RESIDUES. 

USE INFORMATION 

A16901B TURF is a combination of two broad-spectrum insecticides, thiamethoxam 

and cyantraniliprole that are effective when applied at label rates to for control of certain 

turfgrass insects. When applied at label rates it is active against annual white grubs 

including Asiatic garden beetle (Maladera castanea), European chafer (Amphimallon 

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

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

oriental beetle (Anomala orientalis), Southern masked chafer (Cyclocephala lurida), 

Aphodius beetle (Aphodius omissus omissus) and black turfgrass Ataenius (Ataenius 

spretulus). A16901B TURF also controls many key surface feeding pests including 

annual bluegrass weevils, billbugs and caterpillars

A16901B TURF is active against many sucking and chewing insect pests by contact 

and ingestion. A16901B TURF is readily absorbed into plant tissue, and is rainfast once 

it has dried. The rapid translaminar absorption and distribution within leaves provides 

excellent residual control of turfgrass insects. 

In the soil, the active ingredients in A16901B TURF will control soil pests upon contact 

or ingestion and is also readily taken up by plant roots. Both thiamethoxam and 

cyantraniliprole move upwards in the plant to the site of pest infestation. 

Through feeding on the plant, pests are exposed to the active ingredient in A16901B 

TURF. Feeding will stop within minutes to hours of exposure and be followed by death 

of the pest. The moderate persistence of A16901B TURF in the soil and foliage also 

provides residual control of labeled pests. A16901B TURF is not active as an ovicide or 

as an insect growth regulator. Because residues on leaf surfaces are quickly degraded, 

A16901B TURF is compatible with beneficial arthropods. 

Resistance Management 

Thiamethoxam belongs to the neonicotinoid class of chemistry (Group 4A Insecticide). 

Pests which are resistant to insecticides in other chemical classes are not known to be 

cross-resistant to thiamethoxam. 

Cyantraniliprole belongs to the diamide class of chemistry (Group 28 Insecticide). Pests 

which are resistant to insecticides in other chemical classes are not known to be crossresistant to cyantraniliprole. 

However, insect pests are known to develop resistance to products used repeatedly. 

Because resistance development cannot be predicted, the use of A16901B TURF 

should conform to sound resistance management strategies established for the crop 

and use area. Strategies should include rotation of chemicals with different modes of 
action, limitation of the number of successive generations of the target pest being 

treated with the same compound and adherence to labeled directions. 

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

preventing resistance development. Syngenta encourages responsible product 

stewardship to ensure effective long-term control of the insect pests on this label. 

 
MIXING PROCEDURES 

Prepare only the amount of spray mixture that is needed for the immediate application. 

Thoroughly clean spray equipment before using this product. Vigorous agitation is 

necessary for proper dispersal of the product. Maintain maximum agitation throughout 

the spraying operation. Do not let the spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank. 

Flush the spray equipment thoroughly following each use and apply the rinsate to a 

previously treated area. 

A16901B TURF Alone 

Add 1/2 of the required amount of water to the mix tank. With the agitator running, add 

the A16901B TURF to the tank. Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the 

water. Begin application of the solution after the A16901B TURF has completely 

dispersed into the mix water. Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been 

applied. 

A16901B TURF + Tank Mixtures 

A16901B TURF is compatible with many other commonly used insecticides, fungicides, 

liquid fertilizers. Check compatibility before tank mixing. 

Add 1/2 of the required amount of water to the mix tank. Start the agitator running 

before adding any tank mix partners. Add tank mix partners in this order: products 

packaged in water-soluble packaging, wettable powders, wettable granules (dry 

flowables), such as A16901B TURF, liquid flowables, liquids and emulsifiable 

concentrates. Always allow each tank mix partner to become fully dispersed before 

adding the next product. Provide sufficient agitation while adding the remainder of the 

water. Maintain agitation until all the mixture has been applied. 

Note: When using A16901B TURF in tank mixtures, add all products in water-soluble 

packaging to the tank before any other tank mix partner, including A16901B TURF. 

Allow the water-soluble packaging to completely dissolve and the product(s) to 

completely disperse before adding any other tank mix partner to the tank. 

If using A16901B TURF in a tank mixture, observe all directions for use, crop/sites, use 

rates, dilution ratios, precautions, and limitations which appear on the tank mix product 

label. Do not exceed any dosage rate, and follow the most restrictive label precautions 

and limitations. Do not mix this product with any product which prohibits such mixing. 

Tank mixtures or other applications of products referenced on this label are permitted 

only in those states in which the referenced products are labeled. 

 
Compatibility 

A16901B TURF is compatible with most insecticide, fungicide, and foliar nutrients 

products. However, test the physical compatibility of A16901B TURF with tank-mix 

partners before use. To determine the physical compatibility of A16901B TURF with 

other products, use a jar test, as described below. 

Using a quart jar, add the proportionate amounts of the products to 1 quart of water. 

Add wettable powders and water-dispersible granular products first, then liquid 

flowables, and emulsifiable concentrates last. After thoroughly mixing, let stand for at 

least 5 minutes. If the combination remains mixed or can be remixed readily, it is 

physically compatible. Once compatibility has been proven, use the same procedure for 

adding required ingredients to the spray tank. 

APPLICATION TO TURFGRASS 

Sites of Application 

A16901B TURF can be applied to turfgrass on: golf courses, residential lawns, 

commercial grounds (i.e., office and shopping complexes, airports), parks, playgrounds, 

athletic fields and sod farms. 

Restrictions: 

• DO NOT apply this product through any type of irrigation system. 

• DO NOT apply more than 21.2 ounces of A16901B TURF per acre per year. 

Broadcast Applications to Turfgrass 

Apply A16901B TURF as a broadcast application to turfgrass for control of targeted 

pests. Use sufficient water volume (1.5 - 5 gallons/ 1000 square feet) to uniformly 

distribute A16901B TURF over the area being treated and to adequately move the 

active ingredient into the canopy and thatch layers. 

To help prevent grubs, irrigate within seven (7) days of application to move A16901B 

TURF into the root zone where grubs feed. To control grubs, irrigate within one (1) day 

of application to move A16901B TURF into the root zone where grubs feed. Maintain 

adequate soil moisture before and after application for optimum control and healthy 

turfgrass growth. Excessively wet or dry conditions may impact the performance of 

A16901B TURF against white grubs and mole crickets. Do not mow turf until the 

treated area has been irrigated or rainfall has occurred to allow for maximum and 

uniform uptake into turfgrass. 
Applications to Turfgrass 

Use sites include turfgrass on golf courses, residential lawns, commercial grounds (i.e., 

office and shopping complexes, airports), parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and sod 

farms. 

Use Pattern Pests Application Timing 

Dosage of 

 A16901B TURF 

Broadcast Larvae (white grubs) of: 

Asiatic Garden Beetle

(Maladera castanea) 

European Chafer

(Amphimallon majale ) 

Green June Beetle

(Cotinis nitida) 

Japanese Beetle

(Popillia japonica) 

May or June Beetle 

(Phyllophaga sp.) 

Northern Masked 

Chafer 

(Cyclocephala borealis) 

Oriental Beetle

(Anomala orientalis) 

Southern Masked 

Chafer 

(Cyclocephala lurida) 

Aphodius

(Aphodius omissus 

omissus) 

 

Black Turfgrass 

Ataenius 

(Ataenius spretulus)

Begin applications up 

to 45 days before the 

historical peak of adult 

flight to 2nd instar grub 

of the species being 

targeted. 

For optimum control, 

treat from peak flight to 

peak egg hatch. 

Optimal control will be 

obtained from egg 

hatch to second instar 

(grubs less than half 

their full size). 

Apply at 7.85 to 10.6 

ounce per acre. 

Apply two applications on 

a 30 to 45 day interval. 

Turf caterpillars 

including: 

Armyworms 

Cutworms 

Sod webworms

For optimum control, 

begin applications 

when populations are 

first observed. 

A16901B TURF will 

provide excellent 

curative caterpillar 

control. To ensure 

optimum control delay 

watering (irrigation) or 
mowing. for 24 hours 

after application. 

Annual Bluegrass 

Weevil 

(Listronotus maculicolis)

Apply when 

overwintering adult 

annual bluegrass 

weevils are observed in 

late April and early 

May. A16901A 

provides control of 

larvae, pupae and 

adults. Applications of 

A16901B TURF will 

also provide white grub 

control. 

Billbugs 

Bluegrass billbug

(Sphenophorus 

parvulus) 

Denver billbug

(Sphenophorus 

cicastristriatus) 

Apply when 

overwintering adult 

billbugs are observed 

in late April and early 

May. Applications of 

A16901B TURF will 

also provide white grub 

control. 

Craneflies 

(Tipula species) 

For optimum control, 

apply at oviposition 

(egg lay) 

Mole crickets 

(suppression) 

 (Scapteriscus

species) 

To suppress damage, 

treat from first egg 

hatch to peak egg 

hatch. 

See note below. 

Chinch bugs

(Blissus species) 

Apply when young 

nymphs are first 

observed. See note 

below. 

Flea beetles 

Greenbugs 

Leafhoppers 

Spittlebugs 

For optimum control, 

make application when 

populations are first 

observed. 

Ants (excluding 

Carpenter, Harvester, 

and Pharaoh ants)

To control ants, treat 

when ant mounds are 

first observed. To 

achieve optimum 

control on green and 

tee surfaces, treat the 

affected area plus a 

surrounding 30 foot 

buffer. For fairways 

and roughs, treat at 
least 1.5 times the 

infested area. Water in 

to adequately move 

active ingredient to 

target area. For 

additional knockdown 

activity, utilize with 

Scimitar GC Insecticide 

in an insect control 

spray program. 

Consult the Scimitar 

GC Insecticide label for 

use. 

For specific information about developmental stages of the target pest and optimal timing of applications, consult with 

your State Cooperative Extension Service. 

Note: For turf with heavy thatch (more than 0.75 inches), use the higher rates within the specified range. 

Note: A16901B TURF is not phytotoxic to any major turfgrass species. 

Note: A16901B TURF provides suppression of mole crickets on turfgrass. Suppression can mean either erratic 

control, ranging from good to poor, or a consistent level of control below that generally acceptable for commercial 

purposes. 

 
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

Pesticide Storage 

Store in a cool, dry place. 

For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this label and clean up 

immediately. Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities 

during cleanup, procedures and disposal of wastes. 

Pesticide Disposal 

Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of unused pesticide, spray mixture, or 

rinse water is a violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be used according to 

label instruction, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the 

Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance in 

proper disposal methods. 

Container Handling (bag) 

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

Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available 

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

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

Scimitar®, the ALLIANCE FRAME, the Syngenta logo, and the PURPOSE ICON are 

trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company 

©2010 Syngenta 

For non-emergency (e.g., current product information), call 

Syngenta Crop Protection at 1-800-334-9481. 

Manufactured for: 

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC 

P.O. Box 18300 

Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300 

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