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MBI-206 EP

(Alternate Name: VENERATETM)

MASTER LABEL, containing:

Sublabel A: Agricultural Crop Use

Sublabel B: Turf & Ornamental Use 

Sublabel C: Home & Garden Use

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Manufactured by: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

2121 Second St., Suite B-107

Davis, CA 95618 USA

1-877-664-4476; www.marronebioinnovations.com; info@marronebio.com
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Sublabel A: Agricultural Crop Use

MBI-206 EP

(Alternate Name: VENERATETM)

BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE

(Can Be Used in Organic Production) (For Organic Production)(OMRI Placeholder)

Active Ingredient: Heat-killed Burkholderiaspp. strain A396 cells

 and spent fermentation media ............................................... 94.46%

Other ingredients: ................................................................................................ 5.54%

Total: ................................................................................................................. 100.00%

*Contains not less than 1,500 Beet Armyworm Killing Units (BAWKU)/mg. Note: The percent 

active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potency measurements are not 

federally standardized.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

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. 

HOT LINE 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 1-800-222-1222 for emergency medical treatment information.

EPA Reg. No.: 84059-14 EPA Est. No.: XXXXX-XX-XXX

Net Contents: XX

(Batch)(Lot) No: XXXX

Manufactured by: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

2121 Second St., Suite B-107

Davis, CA 95618 USA

1-877-664-4476; www.marronebioinnovations.com; info@marronebio.com

US Patents No. XXXXX

XXXX®is a registered trademark of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS - CAUTION. Causes moderate eye 

irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear goggles or safety glasses. 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 use. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks. Mixers / loaders and 

applicators must wear a dust / mist filtering 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 manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If 

there are no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash 

PPE separately from other laundry.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: 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.

IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers 

must be provided all PPE specified above for “applicators and other handlers” and have such 

PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown.

USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS: Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if 

pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Users should remove 

PPE immediately after handing this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As 

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: 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. Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate. See the Directions for 

Use section of this label for application instructions that minimize risk to bees and other 

beneficial insects, including those used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs or 

organic agriculture. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible 

for pesticide regulation. 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.

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 
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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 

4 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

● Waterproof gloves

● Shoes plus socks

EXCEPTION: If the product is soil incorporated or soil injected, the Worker Protection Standard, 

under certain circumstances, allows workers to enter the treated area if there will be no contact 

with anything that has been treated.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

VENERATETM is a biological insecticide containing killed cells and fermentation solids of 

Burkholderia spp. strain A396 for use on agricultural crops against the pests listed in the 

Directions for Use section. VENERATETM controls insect pests by enzymatic degradation of 

exoskeletal structures and interference with the molting process leading to mortality through 

contact and/or ingestion. VENERATETM controls or suppresses many foliar feeding pests 

including caterpillars and foliage feeding coleopteran and against many soft-bodied insects such 

as, aphids, whiteflies and plant sucking mites infesting labeled crops and plants. For insect 

control, the concentrate of VENERATETM must be mixed with water and applied as a foliar 

spray with ground or aerial equipment equipped for conventional insecticide spraying.

VENERATETM can be used in either the field or greenhouse for the control of any labeled pest.

GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR INSECT CONTROL

VENERATETM is an insecticide for use against listed insects. Close scouting and early attention 

to infestations is highly recommended. Proper timing of application targeting newly hatched 

larvae, nymphs or immature pests is important for optimal results.

Thorough coverage of infested plant parts is necessary for effective control. For some crops, 

directed drop nozzles by ground machine are required.

Under heavy pest populations, use the higher label rates, shorten the spray interval, increase 

the spray volume to improve coverage, and/or apply in tank mixture with another product that 

has activity on the target pest.

Repeat applications at an interval sufficient to maintain control, usually 3-10 days depending 

upon plant growth rate, insect and mite activity, and other factors. If attempting to control an 

insect population with a single application, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially 

complete but before economic damage occurs.
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Adjuvants may be used to improve control of insect pests in situations where achieving uniform 

plant coverage is difficult such as closed crop canopy, dense foliage and penetration into waxy 

leaf surfaces.

Bees and beneficial insects: 

- To minimize potential exposure to bees and other pollinating insects, do not apply while 

bees are foraging. 

- Do not allow product to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging.

- Minimize spray drift away from the target area to reduce effects to other non-target 

insects.

VENERATETM has been evaluated for toxicity to non-target insects in a variety of bioassays and 

on a variety of crops under various normal growing conditions. However, testing all beneficial 

insects, in all situations, mixtures and combinations, is not feasible. Prior to treating entire crop 

where the release of beneficial insects serve as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 

program, consult with an extension specialist, a pest control advisor (PCA) or with the product 

manufacturer.

VENERATETM has been evaluated for phytotoxicity on a variety of crops under various normal 

growing conditions. However, testing all crop varieties, in all mixtures and combinations, is not 

feasible. Prior to treating entire crop, test a small portion of the crop for sensitivity.

GROUND AND AERIAL APPLICATION

Apply VENERATETM in ground and aerial equipment with quantities of water sufficient to 

provide thorough coverage of infested plant parts. Attention should be given to sprayer speed 

and calibration, wind speed, and foliar canopy to ensure adequate spray coverage.

Mixing directions

Important –Fill tank 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 of desired amount of water. Start the mechanical or hydraulic 

agitation to provide moderate circulation before adding VENERATETM. Add the desired volume 

of VENERATETM to the mix tank and the remaining volume of water and continue circulation. 

Maintain circulation while loading and spraying. Do not mix more VENERATETM than can be 

used in 24 hours. Use a strainer no finer than 50 mesh in conventional spray systems.

Tank mixing

Do not combine VENERATETM in the spray tank with other pesticides, surfactants, adjuvants, or 

fertilizers if there has been no previous experience or use of the combination to show it is 

physically compatible, effective, or non-injurious under your use conditions.

To ensure compatibility of tank-mix combinations they must be evaluated prior to use. To 

determine the physical compatibility of this product with other products use a jar test. Using a 

quart jar, add the proportionate amounts of the products to one quart of water with agitation. 

Add dry formulations first, then flowables second, then emulsifiable concentrates last. After 

thoroughly mixing, let this mixture stand for 5 minutes. If the combination remains mixed or can 

readily be remixed, it is physically compatible. Once compatibility has been proven, use the 

same procedure for adding required ingredients to the spray tank.
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Row Crop Application

Use calibrated power-operated ground equipment capable of providing uniform coverage of the 

target crop. Orient the boom and nozzles to obtain uniform crop coverage. A minimum of 10 

gallons per acre by ground or 5 gallons by aerial application should be utilized, increasing 

volume with crop size and/or pest pressure. Use hollow cone, disc core/hollow cone or twin jet 

flat fan nozzles suitable for insecticide spraying. Under certain conditions, drop nozzles may be 

required to obtain complete coverage of plant surfaces. Follow manufacturer’s 

recommendations for ideal nozzle spacing and spray pressure and minimize boom height to 

optimize uniformity of coverage and maximize deposition to reduce drift.

Orchard Spraying

 Dilute spray application: This application method is based on the premise that all plant 

parts are thoroughly wetted, to the point of runoff, with spray solution. To determine the 

number of gallons of dilute spray per acre, contact your extension specialist, state 

agricultural experiment station, or certified pest control advisor for assistance.

 Concentrate spray application: This application method is based on the premise that all 

plant parts are uniformly covered with spray solution but not to the point of runoff as with 

a dilute spray. Instead, a lower spray volume is used to deliver the same application 

rate of product per acre as is used for the dilute spray. 

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

Avoiding spray drift is the responsibility of the applicator. 

AERIAL APPLICATION AND DRIFT REDUCTION ADVISORY INFORMATION

General: Apply in a spray volume of 5 or more gallons per acre on row crops and 10 or more 

gallons per acre on tree or orchard crops. Insect control by aerial application may be less than 

control by ground application because of reduced coverage.

Spray drift: Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The 

Interaction of many equipment and weather related factors determine the potential for spray 

drift. The applicator and the grower are responsible for considering all these factors when 

making decisions. Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed. 

Note: This section is advisory in nature and does not supersede the mandatory label 

requirements.

Information on droplet size: The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply large 

droplets. The best drift management strategy is to apply the largest droplets that will provide 

sufficient coverage and control. Applying larger droplets reduces drift potential, but will not 

prevent drift if applications are made improperly, or under unfavorable environmental conditions 

(see Wind, Temperature and Humidity, and Temperature Inversions).

Controlling droplet size: Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray 

volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Pressure - Do not exceed the 

nozzle manufacturer's recommended pressures. For many nozzle types lower pressure 

produces larger droplets. When high flow rates are needed, use higher flow rate nozzles 

instead of increasing pressure. Number of nozzles - Use the minimum number of nozzles that 

provide uniform coverage. Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray is released 
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parallel to the airstream produces larger droplets than other orientations and is the 

recommended practice. Significant deflection from horizontal will reduce droplet size and 

increase drift potential. Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended 

application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Use lowdrift nozzles, such as solid stream nozzles that are oriented straight back to produce the largest 

droplets and the lowest drift. 

Boom width: For aerial applications, the boom width must not exceed 75% of the wingspan or 

90% of the rotary blade. Use upwind swath displacement and apply only when wind speed is 3-

10 mph as measured by an anemometer. Use medium or coarser spray according to ASAE 

572 definition for standard nozzles or VMD for spinning atomizer nozzles. If application includes 

a no-spray zone, do not release spray at a height greater than 10 feet above the ground or crop 

canopy.

Application height: Do not make application at a height greater than 10 feet above the top of 

the largest plants unless a greater height is required for aircraft safety. Making applications at 

the lowest height that is safe reduces exposure to droplets to evaporation and wind.

Swath adjustment: When applications are made with a crosswind, the swath will be displaced 

downward. Therefore, on the up and downwind edges of the field, the applicator must 

compensate for this displacement by adjusting the path of the aircraft upwind. Swath adjustment 

distance should increase, with increasing drift potential (higher wind, smaller drops, etc.).

Wind: Drift potential is lowest between wind speeds of 2 - 10 mph. However, many factors, 

including droplet size and equipment type determine drift potential at any given speed. 

Application should be avoided below 2 mph due to variable wind direction and high inversion 

potential. NOTE: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar 

with local wind patterns and how they affect spray drift.

Temperature and humidity: When making applications in low relative humidity, set up 

equipment to produce larger droplets to compensate for evaporation. Droplet evaporation is 

most severe when conditions are both hot and dry.

Temperature inversions: Do not apply during a temperature inversion because drift potential is 

high. Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which causes small, suspended 

droplets to remain in a concentrated cloud. This cloud can move in unpredictable directions due 

to the light variable winds common during inversions. Temperature inversions are characterized 

by increasing temperatures with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and 

light to no wind. They begin to form as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their 

presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog is not present, inversions can also be 

identified by the movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft smoke generator. 

Smoke that layers and moves laterally in a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) 

indicates an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly dissipates indicates good 

vertical air mixing.

Sensitive areas: The pesticide should only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent 

sensitive areas (e.g. residential areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or 

endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal (e.g. when wind is blowing away from the 

sensitive areas). Do not allow spray to drift from the application site and contact people, 

structures people occupy at any time and the associated property, parks and recreation areas, 
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non-target crops, aquatic and wetland areas, woodlands, pastures, rangelands, or animals. Do 

not allow product to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging. Minimize spray drift 

away from the target area to reduce effects to other non-target insects.

SEED TREATMENT APPLICATION

VENERATETM can be applied as a seed dressing at plant or in commercial seed treatments for 

suppression of insect and nematode damage. Apply VENERATETM as a water-based slurry 

with other registered seed treatment insecticides, nematicides and fungicides through standard 

slurry- or mist-type commercial seed treatment equipment. 

Mixing instructions: Prepare no more mixture than is required for the immediate operation. 

Agitate the solution continuously during mixing and application. Mechanical mixing is 

recommended for proper mixing of VENERATETM mixtures. For seed treatment, apply 8 ounces 

of VENERATETM per 100 pounds of seed.

VENERATETM alone: Add 1⁄2 of the required amount of water to the mix tank. With the agitator 

running, add the VENERATETM to the mix tank. Continue agitation while adding the remainder 

of the water. Begin application of the solution after the VENERATETM has completely dispersed 

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

VENERATETM + tank-mixtures: Add 1⁄2 of the required amount of water to the mix tank. Start 

the agitation before adding any tank mix partners. In general, tank-mix partners should be 

added in this order: wettable powders, dry flowable formulations, liquid flowable formulations, 

and emulsifiable formulations. Always allow each tank-mix partner to become completely 

dispersed before adding the next component. Maintain continuous agitation until all 

components have been dispersed and throughout the application process.

Note: When using VENERATETM in tank-mixtures, all products in water soluble packaging 

should be added to the tank before any other tank-mix partner, including MBI-206 EP. 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 VENERATETM in a tank mixture with other seed treatment products, observe all 

directions for use, crops/sites, use rates, dilution ratios, precautions, and limitations that appear 

on the tank-mix partner label. No label dosage may be exceeded and the most restrictive label 

precautions and limitations must be followed. This product should not be mixed with any 

product which prohibits such mixing.

For Pre-plant Seed Treatment: Do not use treated seed for food or feed purposes or process 

for oil. Treat only those seeds needed for immediate use, minimizing the interval between 

treatment and planting. Do not store excess treated seeds beyond planting time.

For Commercial Seed Treatment: This product does not contain dye and is not covered by an 

appropriate tolerance, tolerance exemption, or other clearance under the Federal Food, Drug 

and Cosmetic Act. To comply with 40 CFR 153.155, therefore, all seeds treated commercially 

with this product must be colored with an EPA-approved dye or colorant of a suitable color to 

prevent accidental use as food for man or feed for animals. The Federal Seed Act requires that 

bags containing seed treated with this product shall be labeled with the following information: 
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“This seed has been treated with Heat-killed Burkholderia spp. strain A396 cells and spent 

fermentation media. Do not use for food, feed or oil purposes.”

SOIL TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS

VENERATETM can be applied by soil drench, in-furrow spray, or soil injection to protect against certain 

soil-borne insects or nematodes.

In general, VENERATETM can be applied by the following methods, unless specified differently in the 

SELECTED CROPS section:

Soil Drench Applications: Apply VENERATETM at a concentration of 1-2 gallons per 100 gallons of 

water and at a sufficient rate to thoroughly soak the growing media and root zone. Multiple drench 

applications can be made on a 10 -14 day interval for insect control treatments. Nematode control 

treatments are limited to pre-plant or at-plant soil drench applications.

Shanked-In and Injected Applications: VENERATETM can be shanked-in or injected into the soil alone, 

or with most types of liquid nutrients. Use a jar test to confirm physical compatibility prior to application.

In-Furrow Applications: At planting, apply VENERATETM as an in-furrow spray or as a 5-7 inch band 

(T-band) over an open furrow at the rate of 1-2 gallons per acre, or 7.3 – 19.6 fluid ounces per 1000 feet 

of row, according to the chart below. Apply VENERATETM in 5 - 20 gallons of water per acre so as the 

spray is directed over the seed furrow just before the seeds are covered.

Rate

In-Furrow and T-band Application Rates 

Product per 1000 ft. row.

30” Rows 32” Rows 34” Rows 36” Rows 38” Rows 40” Rows

1 – 2 gallons 

per acre

7.3 – 14.7 7.8 – 15.7 8.3 – 16.7 8.8 – 17.6 9.3 – 18.6 9.8 – 19.6

30” = 17,424 row ft./acre, 32” = 16,315 row ft./acre, 34” = 15,374 row ft./acre, 36” = 14,520 row ft./acre, 

38” = 13,754 row ft./acre, 40” = 13,068 row ft./acre.

CHEMIGATION USE – DIRECTIONS FOR INSECT CONTROL

Apply this product only through sprinkler including center pivot, lateral move, end tow, side 

(wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand moved irrigation systems. Do not apply this 

product through any other type of irrigation systems. Do not connect an irrigation system 

(including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide applications to a public water system. 

Spray preparation

First prepare a suspension of VENERATETM in a mix tank. Fill tank 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 the desired amount 

of water. Start mechanical or hydraulic agitation. Add the required amount of MBI-206 EP, and 

then the remaining volume of water. Then set the sprinkler to deliver a minimum of 0.1 to 0.3 

inch of water per acre. Start sprinkler and uniformly inject the suspension of VENERATETM into 

the irrigation water line so as to deliver the desired rate per acre. Inject the suspension of 

VENERATETM with a positive displacement pump into the main line ahead of a right angle turn 

to insure adequate mixing. Any questions on calibration should be directed to your State 

Extension Service Specialists, to equipment manufacturers or other experts.

Do not combine VENERATETM with pesticides, surfactants or fertilizers for application through 

chemigation equipment unless prior experience has shown the combination physically 

compatible, effective and non-injurious under conditions of use. VENERATETM has not been 
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fully evaluated for compatibility with all adjuvants or surfactants. It is advisable to conduct a 

spray compatibility test if a mixture with adjuvants or surfactants is planned.

General Requirements 

1) Apply this product only through 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 

application to a public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed 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 Systems 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 water systems must contain a functional, 

reduced-pressure 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, solenoidoperated 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) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.

Specific Requirements for Sprinkler Chemigation 

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, solenoidoperated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the 
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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) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.

Application Instructions for All Types of Chemigation 

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 indicated in the directions for use and make proper 

dilutions.

3) Prepare a solution in the chemical tank by filling the tank with the required water and 

then adding product as required. Utilize agitation to keep solution in suspension.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE

FOR USE ON THE FOLLOWING CROPS FOR CONTROL OR SUPPRESSION OF INSECTS 

AND MITES

Pre-harvest Interval (PHI) = 0 days

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Asparagus

2- 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, Stink bugs

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Bananas 

2 – 4 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Banana skipper, 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Stink bugs

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Bulbs 

Leek, Garlic and onion (bulb and green) 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Loopers, omnivorous leafrollers, hornworm, imported cabbageworm, diamondback moth, green 

cloverworm, webworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, armyworms, cutworm, cross-striped cabbageworm, Heliothis

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips
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Bushberries 

Blueberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Huckleberry, Elderberry, Juneberry, Ligonberry, Salal

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, cherry fruitworm, cranberry fruitworm, fireworms, leafrollers, loopers

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, blueberry blossom weevil

Stink bugs

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Caneberries

Blackberry, Loganberry, Red and Black Raspberry, and Cultivars and/or hybrids of these

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, green fruitworm, leafrollers, loopers, western raspberry fruitworm 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, stink bugs

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Cereal Grains 

Barley, Buckwheat, Grain Amaranth, Milo, Oats, Pearl Millet, Proso Millet, Rye, Sorghum, Triticale, 

Wheat

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, corn earworm (headworm), southwestern corn borer, web worms

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids (including greenbug), thrips, chinch bugs, mites

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Citrus

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Tangerines

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Fruittree leafroller, orangedog, citrus cutworm, citrus leafminer

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Citrus rust mite, Asian citrus psyllid.

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, Florida red scale, twospotted spider mite, Texas citrus mite, citrus red mite, six-spotted mite, 

citrus thrips, mealybugs

Stink bugs

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Cranberry 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, leafrollers, fireworms, loopers, sparganothis fruitworm, 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, mites, cranberry blossom weevil

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Cole Crops 
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Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage (Bok 

Choy), Chinese Cabbage (Napa), Chinese Mustard Cabbage (Gai Choy), Cauliflower, Cavalo, 

Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Mustard Spinach, Rape Greens, Turnip Greens 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Diamondback moth, cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, cabbage webworm, armyworms

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Whiteflies, thrips, aphids, leafhoppers, plant bugs, mites, billbugs

Swede midge and stink bugs

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Corn (Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Popcorn and Corn Grown for Seed) 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworm, European corn borer, southwestern corn borer, western bean cutworm, corn earworm, 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Corn leaf aphid, mites, leafhoppers

Stink bugs

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Cotton

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

European corn borer, cotton bollworm, tobacco budworm, loopers (soybean and cabbage), saltmarsh 

caterpillar, armyworms

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Cotton aphid, leafhoppers, thrips, mites, Lygus 

Stink bugs

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Cucurbit Vegetables 

Cucumber, edible gourds, muskmelon (cantaloupe, muskmelon, etc.), pumpkin, watermelon, 

winter and summer squash 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworm, cabbage looper, melonworm, pickleworm, rindworm complex

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Silverleaf whitefly, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, mites

Stink bugs

Fig 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Navel orangeworm

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, 

Stink bugs

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Fruiting Vegetables 

Tomato, Tomatillo, Pepper, Ground Cherry, Pepino, Okra and Eggplant

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre
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Loopers, hornworm, tomato fruitworm, variegated cutworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, armyworm, tomato 

pinworm, European corn borer

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, mites, Lygus, pepper weevil, whiteflies, plant bugs, psyllids, thrips

Stink bugs

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Grape 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Grape leaf skeletonizer, grape leafroller, omnivorous leafroller, orange tortrix, oblique banded leafroller, 

grape berry moth

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Pacific spider mite, Willamette Spider Mite, twospotted spider mite, mealybugs, whiteflies, thrips

Stink bugs

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Herbs, Spices and Mints 

Angelica, balm, basil, borage, burnet, chamomile, catnip, chervil, chive, clary, coriander, 

costmary, cilantro, curry, dillweed, horehound, hyssop, lavender, lemongrass, lovage, marjoram, 

nasturtium, parsley (dried), peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory (summer and winter), sweet bay, 

tansy, tarragon, thyme, wintergreen, woodruff and wormwood 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Loopers, saltmarsh caterpillar and armyworm

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies and mites

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Hops and Dried Cones

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, loopers

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Hops, aphid, thrips, whiteflies and mites

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Leafy Vegetables and Leaves of Root and Tuber and Legume Vegetables

Arugula, Beets, Celery, Chervil, Cilantro, Corn Salad, Cress, Dandelion, Dock, Edible 

Chrysanthemum, Endive, Fennel, Garden Peas, Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Parsley, Purslane, 

Radicchio, Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Turnip Greens and Watercress

2– 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Cabbage looper, diamondback moth, armyworms 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, whiteflies, thrips, psyllids, mites 

Stink bugs

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Oil Crops 

Canola, Safflower, Sunflower (including sunflower grown for seed)

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworm, diamondback moth, looper, saltmarsh caterpillar, Heliothis, headworm
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4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites

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Pineapple 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Gummosos-Batracheda Comosae (Hodges), Thecla-Thecla Basilides (Geyr)

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Pome Fruit 

Apples, Crabapple, Loquat, Mayhaw, Pears and Quince

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Pear psyllid, Plum curculio

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Stink bugs

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Pomegranate

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Walnut caterpillar, cankerworm, gypsy moth, variegated leafroller, redbanded leafroller, tufted apple 

budmoth, fruittree leafroller, oriental fruit moth, cutworm, filbert leafroller, oblique banded leafroller, 

codling moth, armyworm and twig borer.

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

European red mite, twospotted red mite, Pacific spider mite, McDaniel spider mite 

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Potatoes and Tuberous and Corm Vegetables

Artichoke, Cassava, Chayote Root, Chinese Artichoke, Garden Beet, Ginger, Jerusalem Artichoke, 

Potatoes, Sugar Beet, Sweet Potatoes, Turmeric and Yams 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, artichoke plume moth, European corn borer, loopers 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Psyllids.

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, potato aphid, whiteflies

Stink bugs.

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Root Vegetables 

Black Salsify, Carrot, Celeriac, Chicory, Edible Burdock, Ginseng, Horseradish, Parsnip, Radish, 

Oriental Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Skirret, Spanish Salsify, Turnip, Turnip-rooted Chervil, and 

Turnip Rooted Parsley 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms, European corn borer, loopers

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites

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Shade and Ornamental Trees and Forests 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre
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Gypsy moth, elm spanworm, tent caterpillar, California oakworm, pine butterfly, spruce budworm, saddle 

prominent caterpillar, Douglas fir tussock moth, western tussock moth, fruittree leafroller, blackheaded 

budworm, mimosa webworm, jack pine budworm, saddleback caterpillar, greenstriped mapleworm, 

hemlock looper 

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Mites, aphids, whiteflies, lace bugs 

Stink bugs

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Soybean

2-8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Loopers, soybean looper, cabbage looper, green cloverworm, veletbean caterpillar, armyworm, podworm, 

corn earworm

4-8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, soybean aphid, potato leafhopper, leafhoppers, whiteflies, mites, thrips, kudzu bug

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Stone Fruits 

Apricots, Cherry, Nectarine, Peach, Plum, Prune 

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Green fruitworm, leafrollers (including oblique-banded, fruit tree, pandemic, redbanded, variegated),

oriental fruit moth, redhumped caterpillar, tent caterpillar, peach twig borer, 

Application timing: optimal timing for peach twig borer and leafrollers can vary between species and 

geographic locations. Monitor moth flights with pheromone traps and scout regularly to determine larval 

populations. Use a 7-10 day re-treatment schedule to maintain control if the crop is growing rapidly or if 

there is heavy pest pressure. Use a 3- to 4-day re-treatment schedule at flowering.

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Plum curculio

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, mealybugs, thrips, whiteflies, mites, 

Stink bugs

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Strawberry

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworms and leafrollers

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, Lygus, plant bugs, whiteflies, mites

Stink bugs

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Tobacco

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Hornworm, tobacco budworm, looper

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites

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Tree Farms and Plantations 

Conifers, Including Christmas Trees and Deciduous Trees
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2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Bagworm, fall webworm, gypsy moth, hemlock looper, jackpine budworm, pine tip moth, redhumped 

caterpillar, spruce budworm, tent caterpillar, tussock moths

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Tree Fruits 

Acerola, Atemoya, Avocado, Biriba, Black Sapote, Canistel, Cherimoya, Custard Apple, Feijoa, 

Guava, Ilama, Jaboticaba, Kiwi, Longan, Lychee, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Papaya, Passionfruit, 

Pulasan, Rambutan, Sapodilla, Soursop, Spanish Lime, Star Apple, Starfruit, Sugar Apple, Ti Palm 

Leaves, Wax Jambu (Wax Apple), White Sapote

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Avocado leafroller, citrus peelminer, cutworms, fruit tree leafroller, omnivorous leafroller, orange tortrix,

western tussock moth

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites

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Tree Nuts and Pistachios

Almond, Cashew, Chestnut, Filbert (Hazelnut), Macadamia, Pecan, Pistachio, Walnut

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Fall webworm, filbert worm, hickory shuckworm, navel orange worm, oblique banded leafroller, peach 

twig borer, pecan nut casebearer, redhumped caterpillar

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre (Suppression)

Aphids, mealybugs, whiteflies, 

FOR USE ON THE FOLLOWING CROPS FOR CONTROL OF SPECIFIED NEMATODES:

Pre-harvest Interval (PHI) = 0 days

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Brassica (Cole) Leafy Vegetables

Broccoli, Broccoli Raab, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage (Bok 

Choy), Chinese Cabbage (Napa), Chinese Mustard Cabbage (Gai Choy), Cauliflower, Cavalo 

Broccolo, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mizuna, Mustard Greens, Mustard Spinach, and Rape Greens 

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre 

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes.

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Bulb Vegetables

Leek, Garlic, Onion (Bulb and Green) and Shallot

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre
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For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes.

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Corn (Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Popcorn and Corn Grown for Seed) 

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, apply VENERATETM as an in furrow or Tband spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre according to the SOIL TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS. When 

very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or encountered, other effective soil treatments may be 

necessary. 

Seed Treatment for Corn

For suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes, apply 8 ounces of VENERATETM per 100 pounds of seed 

in accordance with the instructions presented in the SEED TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS.

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

Cotton

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, apply VENERATETM as an in furrow or Tband spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre according to the SOIL TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS. When 

very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or encountered, other effective soil treatments may be 

necessary. 

Seed treatment for Cotton

For suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes, apply 8 ounces of VENERATETM per 100 pounds of seed 

in accordance with the instructions presented in the SEED TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS.

Root Knot Nematodes and reniform nematodes

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Cucurbit Vegetables

Cucumber, Edible Gourds, Muskmelon, Cantaloupe, Pumpkin, Watermelon, and Winter and 

Summer Squash 

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

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Fruiting Vegetables 
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Tomato, Tomatillo, Pepper, Groundcherry, Pepino, Okra and Eggplant

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

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Leafy Vegetables 

Arugula, Celery, Corn Salad, Cress, Dandelion, Dock, Edible Chrysanthemum, Endive, Fennel, 

Head Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce, Parsley, Purslane, Radicchio, Rhubarb, Spinach and Swiss Chard

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

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Soybean

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, apply VENERATETM as an in furrow or Tband spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre according to the SOIL TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS. When 

very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or encountered, other effective soil treatments may be 

necessary. 

Seed treatment for Soybean

For suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes, apply 8 ounces of VENERATETM per 100 pounds of seed 

in accordance with the instructions presented in the SEED TREATMENT USE DIRECTIONS.

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Root and Tuber Vegetables

Artichoke, Black Salsify, Carrot, Cassava, Celeriac, Chayote Root, Chicory, Chinese Artichoke, 

Edible Burdock, Garden Beet, Ginger, Ginseng, Horseradish, Jerusalem Artichoke, Oriental 

Radish, Parsnip, Potatoes, Radish, Rutabaga, Salsify, Skirret, Spanish Salsify, Sugar Beet, Sweet 

Potatoes, Tumeric, Turnip, Turnip-rooted Chervil, Turnip-rooted Parsley and Yams 

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

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Strawberry

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

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Tobacco

1-2 gallons VENERATETM per acre

For control of low to medium infestation levels of nematodes, use a pre-plant or at-plant only in furrow 

drench application in 50 to 75 gallons of water per 1⁄2 acre (100 to 150 gallons of water per acre) or as an 

in furrow spray in 5 to 20 gallons per acre. When very high pest infestation levels are anticipated or 

encountered, other effective soil treatments may be necessary. 

Root Knot, Lesion, Ring, Sting and Stunt Nematodes

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Use up product within 6 months 

of purchase.

Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Avoid freezing.

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: Non-refillable 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 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. 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.

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Marrone Bio Innovations is a member of the Ag Container Recycling Council. 

Visit http://www.acrecycle.org/contact for information on how to arrange pick-up of this empty 

pesticide container.

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WARRANTY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, of merchantability, 

fitness or otherwise concerning use of this product. The user assumes all risks of use, storage or handling that are

not in strict accordance with the accompanying directions.
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Sublabel B: Turf & Ornamental Use

MBI-206 EP

(Alternate Name: VENERATETM)

BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE

(Can Be Used in Organic Production) (For Organic Production)(For Organic Lawn 

Care)(OMRI Placeholder)

Active Ingredient: Heat-killed Burkholderia spp.strain A396 cells and 

 spent fermentation media ...................................................... 94.46%

Other ingredients: ................................................................................................ 5.54%

Total: ................................................................................................................. 100.00%

*Contains not less than 1,500 Beet Armyworm Killing Units (BAWKU)/mg. Note: The percent 

active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potency measurements are not 

federally standardized.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

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. 

HOT LINE 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 1-800-222-1222 for emergency medical treatment information.

EPA Reg. No.: 84059-14 EPA Est. No.: XXXXX-XX-XXX

Net Contents: XX

(Batch)(Lot) No: XXXX

Manufactured by: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

2121 Second St., Suite B-107

Davis, CA 95618 USA

1-877-664-4476; www.marronebioinnovations.com; info@marronebio.com

US Patents No. XXXXX

XXXX®is a trademark of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

Marrone Bio Innovations name and logo are registered trademarks of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS - CAUTION. Causes moderate eye 

irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear goggles or safety glasses. 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 use. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE): Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, shoes plus socks. Mixers / loaders and 

applicators not in enclosed cabs or aircraft must wear a dust / mist filtering respirator meeting 

NIOSH standards of at least N-95, R-95, or P-95. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of 

microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for 

cleaning and maintaining PPE. If there are no such instructions for washables, 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. Users should remove 

PPE immediately after handing this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As 

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

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas 

where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean highwater mark. Do not 

contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. See the Directions for 

Use section of this label for application instructions that minimize risk to bees and other 

beneficial insects, including those used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs or 

organic agriculture.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas until sprays have dried.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

VENERATETM is a biological insecticide containing killed cells and fermentation solids of 

Burkholderia spp. strain A396 for use on agricultural crops against the pests listed in the 

Directions for Use section. VENERATETM controls insect pests by enzymatic degradation of 

exoskeletal structures and interference with the molting process leading to mortality through 

contact and/or ingestion. VENERATETM controls or suppresses many foliar feeding pests 

including caterpillars and foliage feeding coleopteran and against many soft-bodied insects such 

as, aphids, whiteflies and plant sucking mites infesting labeled crops and plants. For insect 

control, the concentrate of VENERATETM must be mixed with water and applied as a foliar 

spray with ground or aerial equipment equipped for conventional insecticide spraying.

GENERAL USE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR INSECT CONTROL

VENERATETM is an insecticide for use against listed insects. Close scouting and early attention 

to infestations is highly recommended. Proper timing of application targeting newly hatched 

larvae is important for optimal results.
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Thorough coverage of infested plant parts is necessary for effective control. VENERATETM 

does not have systemic activity. 

Under heavy pest populations, use the higher label rates, shorten the spray interval, increase 

the spray volume to improve coverage, and/or apply in tank mixture with another product that 

has activity on the target pest.

Repeat applications at an interval sufficient to maintain control, usually 3-10 days depending 

upon plant growth rate, insect and mite activity, and other factors. If attempting to control an 

insect population with a single application, make the treatment when egg hatch is essentially 

complete but before economic damage occurs.

Adjuvants may be used to improve control of insect pests in situations where achieving uniform 

plant coverage is difficult such as closed canopy, dense foliage and penetration into waxy leaf 

surfaces.

Bees and beneficial insects: 

- To minimize potential exposure to bees and other pollinating insects, do not apply while 

bees are foraging. 

- Do not allow product to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging.

- Minimize spray drift away from the target area to reduce effects to other non-target 

insects.

VENERATETM has been evaluated for toxicity to non-target insects in a variety of bioassays and 

on a variety of crops under various normal growing conditions. However, testing all beneficial 

insects, in all situations, mixtures and combinations, is not feasible. Prior to treating an entire 

field or crop where the release of beneficial insects serve as part of an Integrated Pest 

Management (IPM) program, consult with an extension specialist, a pest control advisor (PCA)

or with the product manufacturer.

VENERATETM has been evaluated for phytotoxicity on a variety of crops under various normal 

growing conditions. However, testing all crop varieties, in all mixtures and combinations, is not 

feasible. Prior to treating entire crop, test a small portion of the crop for sensitivity.

Mixing directions

Important – Do not add VENERATETM to the mix tank before introducing the desired amount of 

water. Add water to the mix tank. Start the mechanical or hydraulic agitation to provide 

moderate circulation before adding VENERATETM. Add the desired volume of VENERATETM to 

the mix tank and continue circulation. Maintain circulation while loading and spraying. Do not 

mix more VENERATETM than can be used in 24 hours. Use a strainer no finer than 50 mesh in 

conventional spray systems.

Tank mixing

Do not combine VENERATETM in the spray tank with other pesticides, surfactants, adjuvants, or 

fertilizers if there has been no previous experience or use of the combination to show it is 

physically compatible, effective, or non-injurious under your use conditions.
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To ensure compatibility of tank-mix combinations they must be evaluated prior to use. To 

determine the physical compatibility of this product with other products use a jar test. Using a 

quart jar, add the proportionate amounts of the products to one quart of water with agitation. 

Add dry formulations first, then flowables, then emulsifiable concentrates last. After thoroughly 

mixing, let this mixture stand for 5 minutes. If the combination remains mixed or can be readily 

remixed, it is physically compatible. Once compatibility has been proven, use the same 

procedure for adding required ingredients to the spray tank.

GROUND APPLICATION

Apply VENERATETM in ground equipment with quantities of water sufficient to provide thorough 

coverage of infested plant parts. Attention should be given to sprayer speed and calibration, 

wind speed, and foliar canopy to ensure adequate spray coverage. For turf applications, apply 

VENERATETM in a minimum of 1.5 gallons of water per 1000 square feet (65 gallons water per 

acre). For foliar applications using broadcast application equipment apply VENERATETM in a 

minimum of 30 gallons of water per acre. For dilute applications to bedding plants, trees and 

shrubs, apply VENERATETM at a dilution of 2 to 8 quarts per 100 gallons of water. Use of a 

quality surfactant will aid performance. Do not use carrier volumes and/or adjuvants that create 

spray runoff or drip-accumulation at the base of the commercial commodity.

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

Avoiding spray drift is the responsibility of the applicator. 

CHEMIGATION USE – DIRECTIONS FOR INSECT CONTROL

Apply this product only through 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 systems. Do not connect an irrigation system 

(including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide applications to a public water system. 

Spray preparation

First prepare a suspension of VENERATETM in a mix tank. Fill tank 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 the desired amount 

of water. Start mechanical or hydraulic agitation. Add the required amount of MBI-206 EP, and 

then the remaining volume of water. Then set the sprinkler to deliver a minimum of 0.1 to 0.3 

inch of water per acre. Start sprinkler and uniformly inject the suspension of VENERATETM into 

the irrigation water line so as to deliver the desired rate per acre. Inject the suspension of 

VENERATETM with a positive displacement pump into the main line ahead of a right angle turn 

to insure adequate mixing. Any questions on calibration should be directed to your State 

Extension Service Specialists, to equipment manufacturers or other experts.

Do not combine VENERATETM with pesticides, surfactants or fertilizers for application through 

chemigation equipment unless prior experience has shown the combination physically 

compatible, effective and non-injurious under conditions of use. VENERATETM has not been 

fully evaluated for compatibility with all adjuvants or surfactants. It is advisable to conduct a 

spray compatibility test if a mixture with adjuvants or surfactants is planned.

General Requirements 
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1) Apply this product only through 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 

application to a public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed 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 Systems 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 water systems must contain a functional, 

reduced-pressure 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, solenoidoperated 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) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.

Specific Requirements for Sprinkler Chemigation 

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

Application Instructions for All Types of Chemigation 

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 indicated in the directions for use and make proper 

dilutions.

3) Prepare a solution in the chemical tank by filling the tank with the required water and 

then adding product as required. Utilize agitation to keep solution in suspension.

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE

FOR USE ON THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR CONTROL OF INSECTS AND MITES

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Ornamentals

Including: Flowering plants, foliage plants, broadleaves, shrubs, trees, conifers

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Bagworm, fall webworm, gypsy moth, elm spanworm, tent caterpillar, California oakworm, pine butterfly, 

spruce budworm, saddle prominent caterpillar, Douglas fir tussock moth, western tussock moth, fruittree

leafroller, blackheaded budworm, mimosa webworm, jack pine budworm, saddleback caterpillar, 

greenstriped mapleworm, hemlock looper, pine tip moth, redhumped caterpillar, spruce budworm

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Mites, aphids, whiteflies, lace bugs 

Stink bugs, black vine weevil - suppression

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Turfgrass and Ornamental grasses

2 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Armyworm, cutworm, sod webworm

4 – 8 quarts VENERATETM per acre

Chinch bug, leafhoppers, annual bluegrass weevil and bluegrass billbug - suppression

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Use up product within 6 months 

of purchase.

Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Avoid freezing.

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: Non-refillable 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 and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins 
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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. 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.

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Marrone Bio Innovations is a member of the Ag Container Recycling Council. 

Visit http://www.acrecycle.org/contact.html for information on how to arrange pick-up of this 

empty pesticide container.

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WARRANTY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, of merchantability, 

fitness or otherwise concerning use of this product. The user assumes all risks of use, storage or handling that are 

not in strict accordance with the accompanying directions.
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Sublabel C: Home & Garden Use

MBI-206 EP

(Alternate Name: VENERATETM)

BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE

(Can Be Used in Organic Gardening) (For Organic Gardening)(For Organic Lawn 

Care)(OMRI Placeholder)

Active Ingredient: Heat-killed Burkholderia spp. strain A396 and 

 spent fermentation media ...................................................... 94.46%

Other ingredients: ................................................................................................ 5.54%

Total: ................................................................................................................. 100.00%

*Contains not less than 1,500 Beet Armyworm Killing Units (BAWKU)/mg. Note: The percent 

active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potency measurements are not 

federally standardized.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

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. 

HOT LINE 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 1-800-222-1222 for emergency medical treatment information.

EPA Reg. No.: 84059-14 EPA Est. No.: XXXXX-XX-XXX

Net Contents: XX

(Batch)(Lot) No: XXXX

Manufactured by: Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

2121 Second St., Suite B-107

Davis, CA 95618 USA

1-877-664-4476; www.marronebioinnovations.com; info@marronebio.com

US Patents No. XXXXX

XXXX®is a trademark of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc.

Marrone Bio Innovations name and logo are registered trademarks of Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS - CAUTION. Causes moderate eye 

irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wear goggles or safety glasses. 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 use. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or 

run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in 

calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or 

rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. See the Directions for Use section 

of this label for application instructions that minimize risk to bees and other beneficial insects. 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

HOME AND GARDEN USE DIRECTIONS

VENERATETM is a biological insecticide containing killed cells and fermentation solids of 

Burkholderia spp. strain A396 for use on agricultural crops against the pests listed in the 

Directions for Use section. VENERATETM controls insect targets by enzymatic degradation of 

exoskeletal structures and interference with the molting process leading to mortality through 

contact and/or ingestion. Venerate controls or suppresses many foliar feeding pests including 

caterpillars and foliage feeding coleopteran and against many soft-bodied insects such as, 

aphids, whiteflies and plant sucking mites infesting labeled crops and plants. For insect control, 

the concentrate of VENERATETM must be mixed with water and applied as a foliar spray. 

To minimize potential exposure to bees and other pollinating insects, do not apply while bees 

are foraging. 

VENERATETM has been evaluated for toxicity to non-target insects in a variety of 

bioassays and on a variety of crops under various normal growing conditions. However, 

testing all beneficial insects, in all situations, mixtures and combinations, is not feasible. 

If you plan to release beneficial insects into your garden, consult with an extension 

specialist or with the product manufacturer prior to treating entire garden.

DIRECTIONS FOR CONTROL OF FOLIAR PESTS

WHEN TO USE

For best results, apply VENERATETM if pest species are present but before populations are 

causing visible damage.

BEFORE YOU USE 

Read and follow these directions when using:

Do not allow spray to drift from application site.

Use only with pressurized hand-held sprayers or spray trigger bottles.
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Do not allow spray mixture to stand overnight or for prolonged periods.

VENERATETM can be applied in commonly used pressurized hand-held sprayers, spray trigger 

bottles and hose-end sprayers.

HOW TO USE FOR HAND-HELD SPRAYERS AND SPRAY TRIGGER BOTTLES

Fill sprayer or bottle with appropriate amount of water and concentrate.

Mix the spray solution thoroughly.

Keep the spray solution agitated during application.

HOW TO USE FOR HOSE-END SPRAYERS

Follow hose-end sprayer instructions to determine how to fill, set dial, clean and disconnect from 

hose.

Set dial on sprayer to deliver rate as directed below.

HOW MUCH TO USE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

2 tablespoons of VENERATETM per gallon of water

Some pesticides can cause phytotoxic effects ranging from slight burning or browning of leaves 

to distorted leaves, fruit, flowers or stems. Damage symptoms may vary with the type of plant 

that has been treated. It is impossible to test all plant species for phytotoxicity. To assure that 

the plants to be treated are not sensitive to the treatment, apply a small amount of the product 

to a few leaves or the above ground portion of the plant and check back in 2-4 days for signs of 

phytotoxicity. Use product according to label directions.

INSECTS CONTROLLED OR SUPPRESSED ON VEGETABLES, FRUITS, NUTS, 

ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, TREES, SHRUBS, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE AND TROPICAL 

PLANTS

Alfalfa caterpillar

Alfalfa webworm 

Adelgids

Aphids

Armyworms

Cabbage looper

Chinch bugs

Codling moth

Corn earworm

Diamondback moth

Fruit flies 

Hornworms

Imported cabbageworm

Lace bugs

Leaf rollers

Leafhoppers

Light brown apple moth

Loopers
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Mealybugs

Mites

Plant bugs

Plum curculio

Psyllids

Scales

Sharpshooters

Spittle bugs

Stink bugs 

Tent caterpillars

Thrips

Tufted apple budworm

Webworms

Whiteflies

DIRECTIONS FOR SUPPRESSION OF SOIL-BORNE PESTS (EXCLUDING TURF)

For suppression of soil-borne pests, including seed maggots, wireworms, symphylans, 

cutworms, white grubs and plant-parasitic nematodes, apply VENERATETM as a soil drench 

directly into the seed furrow. Mix VENERATETM at rate of 5 tablespoons per gallon of water, 

and apply the mixture at the rate of 1 quart (32 fluid ounces) per 25 feet of row. For individual 

plants, such as tomatoes and peppers, apply the mixture as a soil drench at the rate of 4 fluid 

ounces per plant. 

DIRECTIONS FOR SUPPRESSION OF PESTS OF TURF

Bluegrass billbug, annual bluegrass weevil, chinch bugs, armyworm, webworms, and cutworms

Mix VENERATETM at the rate of 5 tablespoons per gallon of water, and apply to turf with a 

pressurized sprayer at the rate of 1 gallon per 250 square feet of turf.

Plant parasitic nematodes

Mix 5 tablespoons VENERATETM per gallon of water, and apply at the rate of 1 gallon per 250 

square feet of turf. For best control, thoroughly irrigate following application to moisten the top 

inch of soil. There should be no more than 1⁄2 inch of thatch present at the time of application. 

Under dry conditions where thatch is present, pre-watering is recommended prior to application.

For control of bluegrass billbug, annual bluegrass weevil, chinch bugs, armyworm, webworms, 

and cutworms it is not necessary to irrigate following application. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Use up product within 6 months 

of purchase.

Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. 

Pesticide Disposal and Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill 

this container. If empty: Place in trash and offer for recycling if available. 

If partially filled: Call your local solid waste agency or (800) 858-7378 (National Pesticide 

Information Center) for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or 

outdoor drain.
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Marrone Bio Innovations

WARRANTY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the seller makes no warranty, expressed or implied, of merchantability, 

fitness or otherwise concerning use of this product. The user assumes all risks of use, storage or handling that are 

not in strict accordance with the accompanying directions.