BYI 02960 480 FS 

A systemic seed treatment insecticide for use on soybean for the control of listed insect pests 

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Flupyradifurone ........................................................................................................................................................ 40.68% 

OTHER INGREDIENTS: .......................................................................................................................................... 59.32% TOTAL: ..................................................................................................................................................................... 100.00% 

Contains 4 pounds Flupyradifurone per U.S. gallon (480 g Flupyradifurone per liter) 

EPA Reg. No. 264-XXXX EPA Est. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION

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.)

For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577 

For PRODUCT USE Information Call 1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

FIRST AID 

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 by a poison control center or doctor. 

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

In case of emergency call toll free the Bayer CropScience Emergency Response Telephone No. 1-800-334-7577. 

Have a product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. 

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient symptomatically. 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

CAUTION 

Harmful if swallowed. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the 

toilet. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 

Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, polyvinyl 

chloride, or viton. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category C on an EPA chemical resistance category selection 

chart. 

Workers involved with treating the seed (e.g. connecting and disconnecting hoses and transfer pumps, mixing, equipment calibration, 

etc.) and others exposed to the concentrate, and cleaners/repairers of seed treatment equipment must wear a long-sleeve shirt and 

long pants, shoes plus socks, chemical-resistant gloves. 

Baggers and others involved in packaging treated seed must wear a long-sleeve shirt and long pants, and shoes plus socks. 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/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 wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. 

 Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 

 Users should 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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This product is toxic to 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. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwaters. 

Treated seed exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds or other wildlife. Cover or incorporate spilled treated seeds. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

Read entire label before using this product. 

For use only in commercial seed treatment equipment. Not for use in hopper box, planter box, slurry box, or other on-farm seed 

treatment applications. 

Read the entire label and observe all label directions and precautions before use. Do not use this product except as directed on this 

label or on other Bayer CropScience supplemental labeling for this product. 

USE INFORMATION 

BYI 02960 480 FS is a seed treatment insecticide that, when applied to seed, protects the seed and seedling against certain early 

season insects. As a result of the protection, there is an improvement in plant vigor, which often results in more uniform plants and 

greater yields. 

COMPATIBILITY

It is essential that before using BYI 02960 480 FS seed treatment in any tank mixture the compatibility of the mixture be established. 

Add BYI 02960 480 FS at the labeled rate to a clean quart jar containing approximately one-half the amount of water intended for a final 

slurry application rate. Next, follow with all other tank mix components that will be used in the total slurry application. Add last the 

remaining balance of water. The total amount of volume is determined by the seed size and how much is necessary to ensure complete 

and uniform coverage and distribution on the seed, as well as the type of commercial seed treating application equipment that will be 

used. 

DO NOT USE MIXTURES THAT CURDLE, PRECIPITATE, OR GEL. USE TANK MIXTURES IMMEDIATELY AFTER MIXING WITH 

ADEQUATE AGITATION. 

DIRECTIONS FOR SEED TREATMENT 

All seed treated with this product must be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant that imparts an unnatural color to the seed to 

help prevent the inadvertent use of treated seed for food, feed, or oil purposes. 

FOR USE AS A SEED TREATMENT 

Apply BYI 02960 480 FS as a commercial water-based slurry either alone or with other registered seed treatment insecticides or 

fungicides through standard slurry or mist commercial seed treatment equipment. Follow the most restrictive of the labeling limitations 

and precautions of all products used in mixtures. Treated seed must be labeled in accordance with the requirements of the Federal 

Seed Act. 

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

When applied with seed treatment application equipment designed to treat seed utilizing a treatment slurry mixture, add approximately 

1⁄2 to 2⁄3 of the required water to the treatment slurry tank followed by the accompanying seed treatment products and BYI 02960 480 

FS. The order of product addition is dependant on the accompanying seed treatment products and application equipment used. Allow 

each slurry component to disperse completely prior to the next addition until a uniform suspension is obtained. After all slurry 

components have been added and dispersed completely add the remaining 1⁄2 to 1⁄3 of required water for proper slurry volume and mix 

until uniform. Do not store mixed slurries for greater than 72 hours. Maintain adequate agitation until treatment slurry is applied. For 

additional instructions for use, slurry component mixing order, and other application suggestions contact your Bayer CropScience 

representative. 

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APPLICATION RATES 

May be used in combination with other registered Bayer CropScience seed treatment fungicides and/or insecticides. Pre-test for 

compatibility with other seed treatment products. 

RESTRICTIONS: 

Regardless of type of application (seed treatment or foliar), do not apply more than 0.365 lb of active ingredient flupyradifurone per acre 

per season. 

Resistance Management 

Because resistance development cannot be predicted, the use of this product should conform to resistance management strategies 

established for the crop and use area. Such strategies may include rotating and/or tank mixing with products having different modes of 

action; or limiting the total number of applications per season. Use labeled rates. Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop 

advisor, and/or manufacturer for insecticide resistance management and/or integrated pest management recommendations for specific 

crops and pest populations. Bayer CropScience encourages responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long-term control of 

pests on this label. 

SEED BAG TAG 

The Federal Seed Act requires that the container of seed treated with flupyradifurone must be labeled with the following statements: 

 This seed has been treated with BYI 02960 480 FS, which contains flupyradifurone. 

 Do not use treated seed for food, feed, or oil production. Excess treated seed may be used for ethanol production only if (1) byproducts are not used for livestock feed and (2) no measurable residues of pesticide remain in ethanol by-products that are used in 

agronomic practice. 

In addition, the US Environmental Protection Agency requires the following statements on the container of seed treated with BYI 02960 

480 FS: 

 Regardless of type of application (seed treatment or foliar), do not apply more than 0.365 lb of active ingredient flupyradifurone per 

acre per season. 

 Store away from feeds and foodstuffs. 

 Wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, socks, and chemical-resistant gloves when handling treated seed. 

 Use planting equipment that will plant treated seed into the soil to a minimum depth of 0.5 inch. 

 Left over treated seed may be double sown around the headland or buried away from water sources in accordance with local 

requirements. Do not contaminate water bodies when disposing of planting equipment washwaters. 

 Dispose of seed packaging in accordance with local requirements. 

 Immediate Plant-back: Cotton, Hop, Peanut, Prickly pear/cactus pear, Root vegetables CSG 1B, Tuberous and corm vegetables 

CSG 1C, Bulb vegetables CG3, Leafy vegetables CG 4, Brassica (Cole) leafy vegetables CG 5, Legume vegetables CG 6, Fruiting 

vegetables CG 08-10, Cucurbit vegetables CG 9, Citrus fruit CG 10-10, Pome fruit CG 11-10, Bushberry CSG 13-07B, Low 

growing berry CSG 13-07G, Small fruit vine climbing CSG 13-07F, Tree nut CG 14, Cereal grains CG 15, Non-grass animal feed 

group CG 18. 14-Day Plant-back: Sugarcane (Florida only), 30-Day Plant-back: Rice (include white and wild), 12-Month Plantback Sugarcane (except Florida). 

CROP PESTS CONTROLLED PRODUCT RATE 

Fl oz/A 

Soybean Soybean aphids 

Bean leaf Beetle 

1.0 – 1.44 fl oz/cwt (30 – 45 g ai/100 kg) 

0.045 – 0.068 mg ai/seed 

PEST SUPPRESSED

Thrips 1.0 – 1.44 fl oz/cwt (30 – 45 g ai/100 kg) 

0.045 – 0.068 mg ai/seed 

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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE 

Store in original container away from feed and food. Store in cool, dry area. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not allow prolonged 

storage in temperatures that exceed 105F (40C) or in temperatures that fall below 14F (-10C). 

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 facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by 

industry). 

CONTAINER HANDLING 

Rigid, Non-refillable containers (equal to or less than 5 gallons) 

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 

equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple 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 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. 

Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 seconds 

after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or 

disposal. Insert pressure-rinsing nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 

seconds after the flow begins to drip. 

Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill.

Rigid Non-refillable containers (greater than 5 gallons or 50 lb) 

Non-refillable Containers 

Non-refillable containers - Do not reuse or refill this container. Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs 

information as follows.

Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) 

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To pressure rinse the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of 

the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. 

Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or 

drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or 

until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture 

and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g. – Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). 

Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. To triple rinse the 

container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the 

container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior 

surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this procedure two more times. Once 

container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

Refillable Containers 

Refillable container – Refer to Bottom Discharge IBC or Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs information as follows. Refill this container 

with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Contact your Ag retailer or Bayer CropScience for container 

return, disposal, and recycling information. 

Bottom Discharge IBC (e.g. – Schuetz Caged IBC or Snyder Square Stackable) 

Pressure rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before 

refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To pressure rinse the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from the 

IBC into application equipment or mix tank. Raise the bottom of the IBC by 1.5 inches on the side which is opposite of the bottom 

discharge valve to promote more complete product removal. Completely remove the top lid of the IBC. Use water pressurized to at least 

40 PSI to rinse all interior portions. Continuously pump or drain rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system while 

pressure rinsing. Continue pressure rinsing for 2 minutes or until rinsate becomes clear. Replace the lid and close bottom valve. 

Top Discharge IBC, Drums, Kegs (e.g. – Snyder 120 Next Gen, Bonar B120, Drums, Kegs). 

Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is 

the responsibility of the refiller. To triple rinse the containers before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into 

application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container at least 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the 

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pump for 2 minutes. Rinse all interior surfaces. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat 

this procedure two more times. 

Once container is rinsed, offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill. 

End users are authorized to remove tamper evident cables as required to remove the product from the container unless the container is 

equipped with one-way valves and refilling or returning is planned. If this is the case, end users are not authorized to remove tamper 

evident cables, one-way valves or clean container. 

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE 

Read the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability before using this product. If terms 

are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once. 

By using this product, user or buyer accepts the following Conditions, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitations of Liability. 

Treatment of highly mechanically damaged seed, or seed of known low vigor and poor quality, may result in reduced germination 

and/or reduction of seed and seedling vigor. Treat and conduct germination tests on a small portion of seed before committing the 

total seed lot to a selected chemical treatment. Due to seed quality conditions beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, no claims 

are made to guarantee germination of carry-over seed. 

CONDITIONS: The directions for use of this product are believed to be adequate and the user must follow directions. However, it is 

impossible to eliminate all risks 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 the manner of use or 

application, all of which are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience. To the extent consistent with applicable law, all such risks 

shall be assumed by the user or buyer. 

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE MAKES 

NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR 

OTHERWISE, THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS LABEL. No agent of Bayer CropScience is 

authorized to make any warranties beyond those contained herein or to modify the warranties contained herein. TO THE EXTENT 

CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BAYER CROPSCIENCE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR SPECIAL, 

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT. 

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE 

USER OR BUYER FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF 

THIS PRODUCT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, SHALL 

NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, OR AT BAYER CROPSCIENCE’S ELECTION, THE REPLACEMENT OF 

PRODUCT. 

NET CONTENTS: 

Produced for 

Bayer CropScience LP 

P.O. Box 12014, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 

1-866-99BAYER (1-866-992-2937) 

BYI 02960 480 FS (PENDING) 07/23/2012 

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