A16901B TURF

GROUP 4A INSECTICIDE

GROUP 28 INSECTICIDE

Insecticide

For foliar and systemic control of insect pes ts in turfgrass including golf courses, institutional, commercial and re sidential lawns, sod farms, s ports fields, parks, municipal grounds and cemeteries.

Active Ingredient:

Thiamethoxam 1 ....................................................................................................... 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 granu le 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 WeightFIRST AID

If on skin or clothing • Take off contaminated clothing.

• Rinse skin immediately with plent y 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, preferabl y 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 y ou when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

HOT LINE NUMBER For 24 Hour Medical Emergency A ssistance (Human or Animal) or

Chemical Emergency Assistance (S pill, Leak, Fire, or Accident),

Call

1-800-888-8372

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION

Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes m oderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wa sh thoroughly with soap and wate r after handling, and before eating, drinking, chewing gum , using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash

contaminated clothi ng 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 wa ter. 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 Pr otection 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, c hewing gum, using tobacco, or using the

toilet.

• Remove clothing immediately if pestici de 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

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 fromtreated areas may be hazardous to aquatic or ganisms 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 s hallow 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 r unoff (See manual at the following internet

address: http://www.wsi.nrcs.usda.gov/p roducts/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 char acteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. T he 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 stor e near heat or open flame.CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITAT ION 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 produc t. 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 uni ntended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or applicat ion, weather or crop conditions , presence of other materials or other influencing factors in the use of the product, whic h are beyond the control of SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, Inc. or Seller. To the ext ent 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 contro l 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 WA RRANTED 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 t he 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 BAS ED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRI CT 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 Bu yer 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 authoriz ed representative of

SYNGENTA.

### DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use th is 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 it s labeling and with t he Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains require ments for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forest s, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains r equirements for traini ng, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It al so contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to t he statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted-entr y interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are cove red 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 ar eas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contac t with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is:

• Coveralls

• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any wa terproof 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 agricul tural 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 prot ective clothing until sprays have dried.

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

ILLEGAL RESIDUES.

USE INFORMATION

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

and cyantraniliprole that are effect ive when applied at label rate s to for control of certain turfgrass insects. When applied at label ra tes 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 absor bed into plant tissue, and is rainfast once it has dried. The rapid translaminar absor ption and distribution within leaves provides

excellent residual control of turfgrass insects.

In the soil, the active ingredients in A16901 B 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 resi dues on leaf surfaces are quickly degraded, A16901B TURF is compatible with beneficial arthropods.

Resistance Management

Thiamethoxam belongs to the n eonicotinoid 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 otherchemical classes are not known to be crossresistant to cyantraniliprole.

However, insect pests are known to devel op resistance to products used repeatedly. Because resistance development cannot be predicted, the use of A16901B TURF should conform to sound resistance management strategies estab lished for the crop and use area. Strategies should include rota tion of chemicals with different modes ofaction, limitation of the num ber 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. Sy ngenta encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long-term co ntrol of the insect pests on this label.MIXING PROCEDURES

Prepare only the amount of sp ray mixture that is needed for the immediate application. Thoroughly clean spray equipment before usi ng this product. Vigorous agitation is necessary for proper dispersal of the produc t. Maintain maximum agitation throughout the spraying operation. Do not let the spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank. Flush the spray equipment thoroughly follo wing each use and apply the rinsate to a previously treated area.

A16901B TURF Alone

Add 1/2 of the required amount of water to th e mix tank. With the agitator running, add the A16901B TURF to the tank. Continue ag itation while adding the remainder of the water. Begin application of the soluti on 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 ot her commonly used insecticides, fungicides, liquid fertilizers. Check com patibility 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 part ners. Add tank mix partner s in this order: products packaged in water-soluble packaging, wett able powders, wettable granules (dry flowables), such as A16901B TURF, liqui d flowables, liquids and emulsifiable concentrates. Always allow each tank mix partner to become fu lly dispersed before adding the next product. Prov ide 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 mixt ures, 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 co mpletely 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, obser ve all directions for use, crop/sites, use rates, dilution ratios, precautions, and limit ations which appear on the tank mix product label. Do not exceed any dosage rate, and fo llow 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 pr oducts referenced on this label are permitted only in those states in which t he referenced products are labeled.Compatibility

A16901B TURF is compatible with most insecticide, fungicide, and foliar nutrients products. However, test the physical co mpatibility of A16901 B TURF with tank-mix partners before use. To det ermine the physical compatibil ity of A16901B TURF with other products, use a jar test, as described below.

Using a quart jar, add the pr oportionate 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 mixi ng, let stand for at

least 5 minutes. If the combination remain s 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 turfgras s on: golf courses, residential lawns, commercial grounds (i.e., office and shopping co mplexes, 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 applicati on 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 t he root zone where grubs feed. Maintain adequate soil moisture before and after application for optimum control and healthy turfgrass growth. Excessively wet or dr y 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 rainfa ll 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 2 nd 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) ormowing. 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 atleast 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 ta rget pest and optimal timing of applications, consult with your State Cooperativ e 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 wa ter, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

Pesticide Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all pr ecautions indicated on this label and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoi d contamination of equipment and facilities during cleanup, procedures and disposal of wastes.

Pesticide Disposal

Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disp osal 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 Environm ental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representat ive 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 equipm ent. 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.

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