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(Booklet) 

A16901B CP 

Insecticide 

GROUP 4A 28 INSECTICIDES 

For control of listed insect pests infesting specified crops 

Active Ingredients: 

Thiamethoxam1

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

Cyantraniliprole2

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

Other Ingredients: 60.0% 

Total: 100.0% 

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CAS No. 153719-23-4 

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CAS No. 736994-63-1 

A16901B CP is a water-dispersible granule that contains 3.2 ounces of active ingredient of 

thiamethoxam and 3.2 ounces of cyantraniliprole per pound of formulated product. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 

CAUTION 

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.) 

See additional precautionary statements and directions for use in booklet[on bag]. 

EPA Reg. No. XXXXX 

EPA Est. XXXX 

SCP XXXXA-M(draft A16901B CP) 

__________ 

Net Weight 

 
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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. 

If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. 

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

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

• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment 

advice. 

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

advice. 

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

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

control center or doctor. 

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

If on skin or 

clothing 

• Take off contaminated clothing. 

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

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

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

doctor, or going for treatment. 

HOT LINE NUMBER 

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

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

Call 

1-800-888-8372 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 

CAUTION 

Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Avoid 

contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water 

after handling, and before drinking, eating, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove 

and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Applicators and other handlers must wear: 

• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants 

• Shoes plus socks 

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

≥14 mils) 
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions exist for 

washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 

Engineering Control Statements 

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

requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 

170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the 

WPS. 

User Safety Recommendations 

Users should:

• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the 

toilet. 

• Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash 

thoroughly and put on clean clothing. 

Environmental Hazards 

This pesticide is toxic to wildlife and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates, oysters and shrimp. Do not 

apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the 

mean high water mark. Drift or runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 

neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment 

wash waters. 

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds and 

may cause possible effects to pollinators from exposure to translocated residues in blooming crops. 

Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are foraging in/or 

adjacent to the treatment area. 

• Surface Water Advisory 

This product may impact surface water quality due to spray drift and runoff of rain water. 

This is especially true for poorly draining soils and soils with shallow ground water. This 

product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several 

months after application. A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to 

which this product is applied and surface water features such as ponds, streams, and springs 

will reduce the potential loading of thiamethoxam water from runoff water and sediment. 

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

occur within 48 hours. (See manual at the following internet address: 

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

• Ground Water Advisory 

This product has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground 

water. This chemical may leach into the ground water if used in areas where soils are 

permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow. 

• Spray Drift Advisory 

Do not allow this product to drift. 

 
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 

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

Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at 

once, unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded. 

The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is impossible to eliminate all 

risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other 

unintended consequences may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, 

weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other influencing factors in the use of the 

product, which are beyond the control of SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC or Seller. To the 

extent permitted by applicable law, Buyer and User agree to hold SYNGENTA and Seller harmless 

for any claims relating to such factors. 

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

reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the inherent risks referred 

to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal use conditions. To the extent 

permitted by applicable law: (1) this warranty does not extend to the use of the product contrary to 

label instructions or under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or 

SYNGENTA, and, (2) Buyer and User assume the risk of any such use. TO THE EXTENT 

PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF 

MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER 

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS WARRANTED BY THIS LABEL. 

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

consequential or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. TO THE 

EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR 

BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL 

CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF 

WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) 

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

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

SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. 

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

Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be modified except by 

written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of SYNGENTA. 

 
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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. 

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or 

through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements 

specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. 

This labeling must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. 

RESTRICTIONS 

• A16901B CP is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds 

and may cause possible effects to pollinators from exposure to translocated residues in 

blooming crops. Do not apply A16901B CP or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds 

while bees are foraging in/or adjacent to the treated area. 

• Use this product only in commercial and farm plantings. 

• Not for use in home plantings. 

• Not for use on ornamental plants or plants being grown for ornamental purposes. 

• Do not use in greenhouses. 

• Do not treat plants grown for transplanting. 

• Do not apply to crops grown from thiamethoxam treated seed. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 

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

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

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

agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, 

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

exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective 

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

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

Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry 

interval (REI) of 12 hours. 

PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker 

Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such 

as plants, soil, or water is: 

• Coveralls 

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

(e.g., natural rubber ≥14 mils) 

• Shoes plus socks 

FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN 

CROP INJURY, POOR INSECT CONTROL, AND/OR ILLEGAL RESIDUES. 
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INFORMATION 

A16901B CP is a soil or foliar applied insecticide with dual modes of action that controls listed 

lepidopteran, sucking and chewing insect pests. 

When A16901B CP is applied to the soil, it is readily taken up by the roots of germinating seedlings 

or transplants and is rapidly translocated throughout the plant. Because of its systemic activity, 

A16901B CP provides excellent residual control of key insect pests in vegetables and potatoes. 

Foliar application of A16901B CP exhibits excellent translaminar and locally systemic movement into 

plant tissue as well as accumulation on the leaf surface. Penetration into the leaf tissue forms a 

reservoir of active ingredient which results in extended residual control. Effective crop protection 

results from rapid feeding inhibition. 

• A16901B CP aids in the suppression of listed pests. Suppression can mean either inconsistent 

control (good to poor), or consistent control at a level below that generally considered acceptable 

for commercial control. 

• A16901B CP is a selective insecticide and is compatible with integrated pest management 

programs. 

• A16901B CP is safe when used in accordance with this label. 

For best performance of soil applications, follow these directions: 

• A16901B CP can be applied during planting or transplanting as an in-furrow spray, transplant 

hole drench or narrow surface band above the seedline, or on dry fertilizer (potatoes only). 

A16901B CP can be applied after planting as a post-seeding, post-transplanting, hill drench, drip 

chemigation, or root zone shank application. 

• Apply specified dosage in sufficient water volume to ensure uniform application and 

incorporation at least 2 inches into the soil. For vegetables, apply A16901B CP within 21 days 

after either plant emergence or transplanting. 

• Although A16901B CP is rapidly taken up by plant roots and rapidly moves throughout the plant, 

the use of sufficient water volume and root zone placement will ensure that the chemical 

contacts the roots, resulting in optimal uptake and performance. 

For best performance of foliar applications, follow these directions: 

• Apply A16901B CP when insect pest populations begin to build, but before populations reach 

economically damaging levels. Check with your local agricultural authority for economic 

thresholds for pests controlled by A16901B CP. 

• Thorough spray coverage is essential for optimal performance. Apply A16901B CP in sufficient 

water to ensure good coverage. See specific application information in the Crop Use 

Directions section of this label. The use of higher water volumes will result in better coverage, 

especially under adverse conditions (e.g., hot, dry) or where a dense plant canopy exists. 

• A16901B CP is rainfast once the spray solution has dried on treated plants.

 
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RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT 

Some insect pests are known to develop resistance to products after repeated use. Because 

resistance development cannot be predicted, the use of this product should conform to sound 

resistance management strategies established for the crop and use area. Syngenta encourages 

responsible product stewardship to ensure effective long-term control of the insects on this label. 

A16901B CP contains a Group 4A insecticide (thiamethoxam, belonging to the neonicotinoid class 

of chemistry) and a Group 28 insecticide (cyantraniliprole, belonging to the diamide class of 

chemistry). Insect biotypes with acquired or inherent resistance to Group 4A or Group 28 

insecticides may eventually dominate the insect population if Group 4A or Group 28 insecticides are 

used repeatedly as the predominant method of control for targeted species. This may result in 

partial or total loss of control of those species by A16901B CP or other Group 4A or Group 28 

insecticides. 

If resistance to this product develops in your area, this product, or other products with a similar mode 

of action, may not provide adequate control. If poor performance cannot be attributed to improper 

application or extreme weather conditions, a resistant strain of insect may be present. If you 

experience difficulty with control and resistance is a reasonable cause, immediately consult your 

local company representative or agricultural advisor for the best alternative method of control for 

your area. 

In order to maintain susceptibility to these classes of chemistry: 

• Avoid using Group 4A and/or Group 28 insecticides exclusively for season long control of insect 

species with more than one generation per crop season. 

• For insect species with successive or overlapping generations, apply A16901B CP or other 

Group 4A and/or Group 28 insecticides using a “treatment window” approach. A treatment 

window is a period of time as defined by the stage of crop development and/or the biology of the 

pests of concern. Within the treatment window, depending on the length of residual activity, 

there may either be single or consecutive applications (seed treatment, soil, foliar, unless 

otherwise stated in the Directions for Use) of the Group 4A and/or Group 28 insecticides. Do not 

exceed the maximum A16901B CP allowed per growing season. 

• Following a treatment window of Group 4A and/or Group 28 insecticides, rotate to a treatment 

window of effective products with a different mode of action before making additional 

applications of Group 4A and/or Group 28 insecticides. 

• A treatment window rotation, along with other IPM practices for the crop and use area, is 

considered an effective strategy for preventing or delaying a pest’s ability to develop resistance 

to these classes of chemistry. 

• If resistance is suspected, do not reapply A16901B CP or other Group 4A or Group 28 

insecticides. 

Other Insect Resistance Management (IRM) practices include: 

• Incorporating IPM techniques into your insect control program. 

• Monitoring treated insect populations for loss of field efficacy. 

• Using tank-mixtures or premixes with insecticides from a different target site of action group as 

long as the involved products are all registered for the same crop outlet and effective rates are 

applied. 

• For additional information on Insect Resistance Management: 

• Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor and/or product manufacturer for 

additional insect resistance management recommendations. 
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• Visit the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) on the web at http://www.iraconline.org/. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND SPRAY EQUIPMENT 

Soil Application 

Select spray nozzles or metering orifices which will provide accurate and uniform deposition. 

A16901B CP can be applied during planting or transplanting as an in-furrow spray, transplant hole 

drench or narrow surface band above the seedline; after planting as a post-seeding, posttransplanting, hill drench, drip chemigation, or root zone shank application. These application 

methods allow the insecticide to be absorbed by plant roots. Although A16901B CP is rapidly taken 

up by plant roots and rapidly moves throughout the plant, the use of sufficient water volume and root 

zone placement will ensure that the chemical contacts the roots, resulting in optimal uptake and 

performance. 

When making post-emergence applications, direct the application at the base of the plant for 

optimum root uptake. To help insure accuracy, calibrate sprayer before each use. For information 

on spray equipment and calibration, consult sprayer manufacturers and/or State Extension Service 

specialists.

Dry Bulk Granular Fertilizer – Potatoes only: Many dry bulk fertilizers may be impregnated or 

coated with A16901B CP and used to control insects in potatoes. When applying A16901B CP with 

dry bulk granular fertilizer, follow all directions for use and precautions on the A16901B CP label 

contained in the potato direction for use section regarding rates per acre, pests controlled, and 

rotational crop restrictions. 

All individual state regulations relating to dry bulk granular fertilizer blending, registration, labeling, 

and application, are the responsibility of the individual and/or company selling the 

insecticide/fertilizer mixture. 

Prepare the insecticide/fertilizer mixture by using any closed drum, belt, ribbon, or other commonly 

used dry bulk fertilizer blender. Nozzles used to spray A16901B CP onto the fertilizer must be 

placed to provide uniform spray coverage. Care should be taken to aim the spray onto the fertilizer 

only, avoiding the walls of the blender. Do not pour or dribble A16901B CP directly from the product 

container onto the fertilizer. 

Blender Mixing Directions 

Fill the blender with the required amount of dry bulk granular fertilizer to be used. Start the blender. 

Spray the A16901B CP directly onto the moving fertilizer. Allow the mixture to blend for at least 5 

minutes or until uniform. Spread the insecticide/fertilizer mixture as soon as possible. 

Calculate the amount of A16901B CP by the following formula: 

oz./acre A16901B CP X 2,000 lb./ton = oz./ton A16901B CP 

lb./acre Fertilizer 

Important: When more than 1,000 lb./A of dry bulk granular fertilizer is to be applied, mix A16901B 

CP with water to improve coverage on the dry fertilizer. Mix one part A16901B CP with up to 2 parts 

water [1:2] in a mix tank before application to fertilizer. Use a maximum of 2 qt. liquid per ton of 

fertilizer. 
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Precautions: Do not impregnate A16901B CP on straight unadulterated agricultural limestone, since 

adsorption will not be achieved. Limestone prills, which contain a binding agent and fertilizer blends 

containing limestone can be impregnated. 

Application: Apply the mixture uniformly to the soil with properly calibrated equipment 

immediately after blending. Non-uniform application of the insecticide/fertilizer mixture may result 

in unsatisfactory insect control. 

Chemigation 

Applications of A16901B CP alone or in combination with other pesticides registered for application 

through irrigation systems may be applied in irrigation water at rates specified on this label. Apply 

this product only through low-pressure micro-sprinkler, drip type irrigation systems or through 

sprinkler irrigation equipment (center pivot, solid set, hand move or moving wheel irrigation systems 

- potatoes only). 

Directions for All Specified Types of Irrigation Systems 

Uniform Water Distribution and System Calibration 

The irrigation system must provide uniform distribution of treated water. Crop injury, lack of 

effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform distribution of 

treated water. The system must be calibrated to uniformly apply the rates specified. If you have 

questions about calibration, contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers, 

or other experts. 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. 

Dilute A16901B CP in the solution tank at a ratio of at least 5 parts of water to one part of A16901B 

CP. Injecting a larger volume of a more dilute solution will usually allow a more accurate calibration 

of the metering equipment. Meter the insecticide into the irrigation water during the irrigation cycle. 

Using Water from Public Water Systems: DO NOT APPLY A16901B CP THROUGH ANY 

IRRIGATION SYSTEM PHYSICALLY CONNECTED TO A PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM. 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. A16901B CP may be applied through irrigation 

systems, which may be supplied by a public water system only if the water from the public water 

system is discharged into a reservoir tank prior to pesticide introduction. There shall be a complete 

physical break (air gap) between the outlet end of the fill pipe and to top or overflow rim of the 

reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe. Before beginning chemigation, 

always make sure that the air gap exists and that there is no blockage of the overflow of the 

reservoir tank. 

Any irrigation system using water supplied from a public water system must also meet the following 

requirements. 

 
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Operating Instructions for All specified Types of Irrigation Systems 

1. The system must be calibrated to uniformly apply the rates specified. If you have questions 

about calibration, contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers, or other 

experts. 

2. 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. 

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 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. 

5. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide 

injection pump when the water pump motor stops. 

6. 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. 

7. Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., 

diaphragm pump or Venturi injector), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are 

compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. 

8. Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended. 

9. The pesticide injection pipeline must be on the downstream (field) side of the system filters to 

avoid potential pesticide off-site contamination or misapplication as a result of the filter backflushing process. 

10. Have a dedicated pesticide injection tank for chemigation purposes rather than tank-mixing 

pesticides with fertilizers or other non-pesticide chemigation products. This reduces the potential 

for incompatibility issues which could result in misapplication. 

11. Make A16901B CP injections into the center of the water pipe for a thorough and quick mix. This 

can be accomplished with an “injection tube” which should contain a check valve. 
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Application Instructions – Low Pressure Micro-Sprinkler or Drip Type Irrigation Equipment 

A16901B CP must be applied on the schedule specified in the Crop Use Directions, not according to 

the irrigation schedule. The following calibration and application techniques are provided for user 

reference, but do not constitute a warranty of fitness for application through low-pressure microsprinkler or drip type irrigation equipment. Check with state and local regulatory agencies for 

potential use restrictions before applying any agricultural chemicals through irrigation equipment. 

1. Each run of the irrigation system must be calibrated separately to determine the time it takes 

water to move through the system and to make sure all emitters in the system are putting out the 

same amount of water.

2. Use only pressure injection or Venturi equipment. 

3. Determine the area to be treated in each irrigation run. 

4. Measure the output of each of the emitters or drip tubes closest to and farthest from the injection 

point. 

5. For calibration, substitute a concentrated detergent (such as Wisk) for the A16901B CP mixture 

in the injector (solution) tank. It is important to use the same volume of soap solution as the 

planned volume of A16901B CP solution when calibrating the system. The detergent will 

bubble as it leaves the emitters. Check the time period over which the bubbles occur for both 

the closest and farthest emitters. If these times are not within 2 minutes of each other, adjust 

the dilution ratio and/or the injection rate. 

Step-by-Step Calibration and Application Instructions 

1. Before starting to calibrate, operate the system until all of the emitters are putting out at equal 

flow rates or until the system is operating at full pressure. 

2. Make up an indicator solution of detergent or fertilizer, using the same rate of indicator as the 

planned volume of A16901B CP to be used in the mix. 

3. Set the injector to apply the indicator solution at the injection rate to be used in the actual 

A16901B CP application. 

4. Attach a 12-inch length of flexible tubing over the emitter closest to the injection point, another 

12-inch length over the emitter farthest away. Both emitters should be monitored to determine 

the time intervals that the indicator solutions are observed. 

5. Begin injecting the indicator solution. Direct the flow from the flexible tubes into a small 

container. Begin timing when the indicator solution is first detected. Stop timing when the 

indicator solutions are no longer detected in the container. 

6. If the period of detection of the indicator solution between the near and far emitter is within 2 

minutes, comparable coverage will be obtained. If they are not, make adjustments by increasing 

the dilution ratio, using more water per part of A16901B CP, or adjust the injector to a slower 

flow rate. 

7. Once the system is calibrated, dilute the needed amount of A16901B CP with water and any 

other tank mix partners in the injection tank at a minimum dilution of 5 parts water to 1 part 
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A16901B CP. Follow the directions for mixing and equipment set up in the Mixing Procedures

section of this label for complete details. 

8. Do not begin to inject A16901B CP into the system until all emitters are producing equal flow 

rates, or until the system is at full pressure. 

9. Inject the A16901B CP solution into the system at the beginning of the irrigation set in 1/2 -1 inch 

of irrigation water.

Application Instructions – Sprinkler irrigation equipment (center pivot, solid set, hand move 

or moving wheel irrigation systems – Potatoes only) 

A16901B CP alone or in combination with other products which are registered for application 

through sprinkler irrigation may be applied through irrigation systems. Apply this product through 

center pivot, solid set, hand move, or moving wheel irrigation systems. Lack of effectiveness or 

illegal pesticide residues can result from non-uniform distribution of treated water. If you have 

questions about calibration, contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers, 

or other experts. 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. 

Calibration and Application Instructions 

A16901B CP must be applied under the schedule specified in the specific Crop Use Directions, not 

according to the irrigation schedule unless the events coincide. 

Set the equipment to apply the minimum amount of water per acre. Run the system at 85 - 90% of 

the manufacturer’s maximum rated travel speed. 

The following calibration and application techniques are provided for user reference, but do not 

constitute a warranty of fitness for application through sprinkler irrigation equipment. Check with 

state and local regulatory agencies for potential use restrictions before applying any agricultural 

chemical through sprinkler irrigation equipment. 

Center Pivot Irrigation Equipment 

Notes: (1) Use only drive systems that provide uniform water distribution. (2) Do not use end guns 

when chemigating A16901B CP through center pivot systems because of non-uniform application. 

(3) Plug the first nozzle closest to the well-head to protect the water source. 

1. Determine the size of the area to be treated. 

2. Determine the time required to apply 0.1 – 0.25 inches of water over the area to be treated when 

the system and injection equipment are operated at normal pressures as recommended by the 

equipment manufacturer. Run the system at 80 - 95% of the manufacturer’s rated maximum travel 

speed. 

3. Using water, determine the injection pump output when operated at normal line pressure. 

4. Determine the amount of A16901B CP, and any tank mix partners, required to treat the area 

covered by the irrigation system. 
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5. Add the required amount of A16901B CP, any tank mix partners, and sufficient water to meet the 

injection time requirements to the solution tank. (See Mixing Procedures section of this label.) 

6. Make sure the system is fully charged with water before starting injection of the A16901B CP 

solution. Time the injection to last at least as long as it takes to bring the system to full pressure. 

7. Maintain constant agitation in the solution tank during the injection period. 

8. Inject the specified amount of A16901B CP per acre continuously for one complete revolution of 

the system. 

9. Stop the injection equipment after treatment is completed. Continue to operate the system until 

the A16901B CP solution has cleared all of the sprinkler heads. 

10. Allow time for all lines to flush the pesticide through all nozzles before turning off irrigation water. 

Solid Set, Hand Move, and Moving Wheel Irrigation Equipment 

1. Determine the acreage covered by the sprinklers. 

2. Fill injector solution tank with plain water and calibrate the flow rate of the system to deliver the 

contents of the tank over a 20-40 minute time interval. 

3. Determine the amount of A16901B CP required to treat the area covered by the irrigation system. 

4. Add the required amount of A16901B CP, and any other tank mix partners, into the same quantity 

of water used to calibrate the injection period. (See Mixing Procedures section of this label.) 

5. Operate the system at the same pressure and time interval established during the calibration. 

6. Inject specified amount of A16901B CP per acre for either a 20-40 minute period at the end of a 

regular irrigation set, or as a 20-40 minute injection as a separate application not associated with a 

regular irrigation to maximize retention of the insecticide by the foliage. 

7. Stop injection equipment after treatment is completed. Continue to operate the system until the 

A16901B CP solution has cleared the last sprinkler head. To ensure lines are flushed and free from 

remaining pesticides, a dye indicator may be injected into the lines to mark the end of the application 

period. 

 
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GROUND APPLICATION 

Select spray nozzles which will provide accurate and uniform spray deposition. Use spray nozzles, 

which provide medium-sized droplets and reduce drift. To help insure accuracy, calibrate sprayer 

before each use. For information on spray equipment and calibration, consult nozzle manufacturers 

and/or State Extension Service specialists. 

Apply A16901B CP using sufficient water volume to provide thorough and uniform coverage. In 

situations where a dense canopy exists and/or pest pressure is high, use greater water volumes. 

The use of a spray adjuvant may improve spray coverage but is not required. Do not make 

applications under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be obtained or where excessive spray 

drift may occur. 

Precautions: (1) When using water volumes of 5-10 gals., fine-sized droplets may be used to 

improve spray coverage. (2) Select nozzles, which produce the desired droplet sizes at the normal 

rated pressure range. (3) When spraying fine-sized droplets, carefully check all nozzles for flow and 

calibrate the sprayer. (4) The sprayer should travel at a uniform speed across the field. (5) Monitor 

environmental conditions and follow Spray Drift Precautions carefully. 

AERIAL APPLICATION 

Apply A16901B CP in water, using the minimum spray volume indicated in the Crop Use Directions

section of this label. Increase spray volume where practical to improve coverage. Do not make 

application under conditions where uniform coverage cannot be obtained or where excessive spray 

drift may occur. 

Spray Drift Precautions 

As with all crop protection products, it is important to avoid off-target movement. Do not allow spray 

to drift onto adjacent land, crops, or aquatic areas. To avoid spray drift: 

• Make applications when wind velocity favors on-target product deposition (approximately 3-10 

mph). Do not apply when wind velocity exceeds 10 mph. Do not make applications when wind 

gusts approach 10 mph. 

• Do not make applications when wind direction is toward the aquatic area to reduce the risk of 

exposure to sensitive aquatic areas. 

• Do not cultivate or plant crops within 25 ft. of the aquatic area as to allow growth of a vegetative 

filter strip. 

• Do not make applications during temperature inversions. Inversions are characterized by stable 

air and increasing temperatures with increased height above the ground. Mist or fog may 

indicate the presence of an inversion in humid areas. The applicator may detect the presence of 

an inversion by producing smoke and observing a smoke layer near the ground surface. 

• Use the largest droplet size consistent with good pest control. Small droplets are more prone to 

spray drift, and can be minimized by appropriate nozzle selection, by orienting nozzles away 

from the air stream as much as possible, and by avoiding excessive spray boom pressure. 

• Apply as close to target plants as practical to obtain a good spray pattern for adequate coverage. 

Do not make applications more than 10 ft. above the crop canopy. 
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• For aerial applications, mount the spray boom on the aircraft so as to minimize drift caused by 

wing tip vortices. The minimum practical boom length must be used and must not exceed 75% 

of wing span or rotor diameter. 

MIXING PROCEDURES 

Prepare no more spray mixture than is needed for the immediate operation. Thoroughly clean spray 

equipment before using this product. Vigorous agitation is necessary for proper dispersal of the 

product. Maintain maximum agitation throughout the spraying operation. Do not let the spray 

mixture stand overnight in the spray tank. Flush the spray equipment thoroughly following each use 

and apply the rinsate to a previously treated area. Keep product container tightly closed when not in 

use. 

A16901B CP Alone 

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

amount of A16901B CP to the tank. Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the water. 

Begin application of the solution after A16901B CP has completely dispersed into the mix water. 

Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been applied. 

A16901B CP + Tank Mixtures 

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

any tank mix partners. Add tank mix partners in this order: products packaged in water-soluble 

packaging, wettable powders, wettable granules (dry flowables) such as A16901B CP, liquid 

flowables, liquids, emulsifiable concentrates, and surfactants / adjuvants. Always allow each tank 

mix partner to become fully dispersed before adding the next product. Provide sufficient agitation 

while adding the remainder of the water. Maintain agitation until all of the mixture has been applied. 

Note: When using A16901B CP in tank mixtures, add all products in water-soluble packaging to the 

tank before any other tank mix partner, including A16901B CP. Allow the water-soluble packaging 

to completely dissolve and the product(s) to completely disperse before adding any other tank mix 

partner to the tank. 

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

ratios, precautions, and limitations, which appear on the tank mix product label. Do not exceed any 

label dosage rate, and follow the most restrictive label precautions and limitations. Do not mix this 

product with any product which prohibits such mixing. Tank mixtures or other applications of 

products referenced on this label are permitted only in those states in which the referenced products 

are labeled. 

When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, use an adjuvant that meets the standard of the 

Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CPDA) adjuvant certification program. 

Compatibility 

A16901B CP is compatible with most commonly used pesticides, crop oils, adjuvants, and nutritional 

sprays. However, since it is not possible to test all possible mixtures, the user should pre-test to 

assure the physical compatibility and lack of phytotoxic effect of any proposed mixtures with 

A16901B CP. To determine the physical compatibility of A16901B CP with other products, use a jar 

test, as described below. 
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Using a quart jar, add the proportionate amounts of the products to 1 qt. of water. Add wettable 

powders and water-dispersible granular products first, then liquid flowables, and emulsifiable 

concentrates last. After thoroughly mixing, let stand for at least 5 minutes. If the combination 

remains mixed or can be remixed readily, it is physically compatible. Once compatibility has been 

proven, use the same procedure for adding required ingredients to the spray tank. 

The crop safety of all potential tank mixes on all crops has not been tested. Confirm the safety to 

the target crop before applying any tank mixture not specified on this label. 

CROP USE DIRECTIONS 

Pollinator Precautions 

• A16901B CP is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds 

and may cause possible effects to pollinators from exposure to translocated residues in 

blooming crops. 

• Do not apply A16901B CP or allow it to drift to blooming crops while bees are foraging in/or 

adjacent to the treatment area. This is especially critical if there are adjacent orchards that 

are blooming (Refer to Spray Drift Precautions for additional information). 

• If bees are foraging in the ground cover and it contains any blooming plants or weeds, 

always remove flowers before making an application. This may be accomplished by mowing, 

disking, mulching, flailing, or applying a labeled herbicide. 

• Consult with your local cooperative extension service or state agency responsible for 

regulating pesticide use for additional pollinator safety practices. 

 
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BRASSICA (COLE) LEAFY VEGETABLES – CROP GROUP 5 INCLUDING: 

Head & Stem Brassica 

Broccoli, Broccoli, Chinese (gai lon), Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Chinese (napa) Cabbage, 

Chinese mustard (gai choy) Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cavalo broccolo, Kohlrabi 

Leafy Brassica Greens 

Broccoli raab (rapini), Cabbage, Chinese (bok choy), Collards, Kale, Mizuna, Mustard greens, 

Mustard spinach, Rape greens 

Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application

Soil 

Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Cabbage Looper 

Cabbage Webworm 

Corn Earworm 

Diamondback Moth 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Imported Cabbageworm 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Southern Cabbageworm 

Whiteflies 

Yellowstriped Armyworm 

11 – 14 oz./A 

Soil Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Rate: Use lower rates for short residual control and higher rates within the listed 

rate range for long residual control. See rate conversion chart for rate per 1000 linear feet. 

• Application Number: Make only one soil application per crop season. 

• Application Timing & Method: Apply A16901B CP within 28 days of planting or transplanting

using one of the following application methods and ensuring that adequate time is allowed for a 30-

day pre-harvest interval. Apply specified dosage in sufficient water volume to ensure uniform 

application and incorporation at least 2 inches into the soil using one of the following methods: 

1. In-furrow spray at the seeding or transplant depth, or a narrow surface band above the 

seedline during planting. For surface-banded applications, incorporate to the seeding depth 

with sufficient sprinkle or drip irrigation within 24 hours. 

2. Post seeding, transplant, or hill drench using sufficient water volume to ensure incorporation 

into the root zone. 

3. In drip (trickle) chemigation. 

4. Shanked into the root zone after establishment or transplanting using fertilizer knives or other 

similar equipment. After application, incorporate with enough irrigation to move the chemical 

to the root zone. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 30 Days 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.
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Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Foliar Alfalfa Looper 

Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Cabbage Looper 

Cabbage Webworm 

Corn Earworm 

Diamondback Moth 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Imported Cabbageworm 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Sugarbeet Armyworm 

Thrips (Foliage Feeding)1 

Whiteflies 

Yellowstriped Armyworm 

4 – 7 oz./A 

Foliar Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season 

• Application Timing: Apply before pests reach damaging levels. Scout fields and treat again if 

populations rebuild to potentially damaging levels. Apply higher rates within the listed rate range 

for heavy infestations. 

• Minimum Interval Between Foliar Applications: 7 days. 

• Water Volume: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Do not use 

less than 10 GPA for ground applications or 5 GPA for aerial applications. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 

1 Day for Head & Stem Brassicas

7 Days for Leafy Brassica Greens 

• Pest Control: 1

Suppression. 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.

 
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CUCURBIT VEGETABLES – CROP GROUP 9 INCLUDING: 

Chayote, Chinese waxgourd, Citron melon, Cucumber, Gherkin, Gourd, edible (hyotan, cucuzza, 

hechima, Chinese okra), Momordica species (balsam apple, balsam pear, bittermelon, Chinese 

cucumber), Muskmelon (hybrids and/or cultivars of Cucumis melo) includes true cantaloupe, 

cantaloupe, casaba, Crenshaw melon, golden pershaw melon, honeydew melon, honey balls, 

mango melon, Persian melon, pineapple melon, Santa Claus melon, and snake melon), Pumpkin, 

Squash: summer (crookneck squash, scallop squash, straightneck squash, vegetable marrow, 

zucchini) and winter (butternut squash, calabaza, hubbard squash, acorn squash, spaghetti 

squash), Watermelon (includes hybrids and/or varieties of Citrullus lanatus) 

Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Soil Aphids 

Cucumber Beetle1 

Flea Beetles 

Leafhoppers 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Melonworm 

Pickleworm 

Whiteflies 

11 – 14 oz./A 

Soil Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Rate: Use lower rates for short residual control and higher rates within the listed 

rate range for long residual control. See rate conversion chart for rate per 1000 linear feet. 

• Application Number: Make only one soil application per growing season. 

• Application Timing & Method: Apply A16901B CP within 28 days of planting or transplanting

using one of the following application methods and ensuring that adequate time is allowed for a 30-

day pre-harvest interval. Apply specified dosage in sufficient water volume to ensure uniform 

application and incorporation at least 2 inches into the soil using one of the following methods: 

1. In-furrow spray at the seeding or transplant depth, or a narrow surface band above the 

seedline during planting. For surface-banded applications, incorporate to the seeding depth 

with sufficient sprinkle or drip irrigation within 24 hours. 

2. Post seeding, transplant, or hill drench using sufficient water volume to ensure incorporation 

into the root zone. 

3. In drip (trickle) chemigation. 

4. Shanked into the root zone after establishment or transplanting using fertilizer knives or other 

similar equipment. After application, incorporate with enough irrigation to move the chemical 

to the root zone. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 30 Days

• Pest Control: 1 Early Season Suppression 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.
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Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Foliar Aphids 

Cabbage Looper 

Corn Earworm 

Cucumber Beetle1 

Flea Beetles 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Melonworm 

Pickleworm 

Rindworm species complex 

Thrips (Foliage Feeding)1 

Tobacco Budworm 

Whiteflies 

4 – 7 oz./A 

Foliar Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./Acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Timing: Apply before pests reach damaging levels. Scout fields and treat again if 

populations rebuild to potentially damaging levels. Apply higher rates within the listed rate range 

for heavy infestations. 

• Minimum Interval Between Foliar Applications: 5 days. 

• Water Volume: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Do not use 

less than 10 GPA for ground applications or 5 GPA for aerial applications. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 1 day

• Pest Control: 1

Suppression. 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.

 
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FRUITING VEGETABLES – CROP GROUP 8 INCLUDING: 

Eggplant, Groundcherry, Pepino, Peppers (bell, cooking, pimento, and sweet), Tomatillo, Tomato 

Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Soil Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Colorado Potato Beetle 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Hornworms 

Leafhoppers 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Loopers 

Potato Psyllid 

Southern Armyworm 

Spotted Cucumber Beetle1

Tomato Fruitworm 

Tomato Pinworm 

Whiteflies 

Yellowstriped Armyworm 

11 – 14 oz./A 

Soil Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Rate: Use lower rates for short residual control and higher rates within the listed 

rate range for long residual control. See rate conversion chart for rate per 1000 linear feet. 

• Application Number: Make only one soil application per growing season. 

• Application Timing & Method: Apply A16901B CP within 28 days of planting or transplanting

using one of the following application methods and ensuring that adequate time is allowed for a 30-

day pre-harvest interval. Apply specified dosage in sufficient water volume to ensure uniform 

application and incorporation at least 2 inches into the soil using one of the following methods: 

1. In-furrow spray at the seeding or transplant depth, or a narrow surface band above the 

seedline during planting. For surface-banded applications, incorporate to the seeding depth 

with sufficient sprinkle or drip irrigation within 24 hours. 

2. Post seeding, transplant, or hill drench using sufficient water volume to ensure incorporation 

into the root zone. 

3. In drip (trickle) chemigation. 

4. Shanked into the root zone after establishment or transplanting using fertilizer knives or other 

similar equipment. After application, incorporate with enough irrigation to move the chemical 

to the root zone. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 30 Days

• Pest Control: 1 Early Season Suppression 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.
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Application Method Pests Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Foliar Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Colorado Potato Beetle 

European Corn Borer 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Hornworms 

Leafhoppers 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Loopers 

Pepper Weevil 

Southern Armyworm 

Stinkbugs 

Thrips (Foliage Feeding)1 

Tobacco Budworm 

Tomato Fruitworm 

Tomato Pinworm 

Whiteflies 

Yellowstriped Armyworm 

4 – 7 oz./A 

Foliar Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Timing: Apply before pests reach damaging levels. Scout fields and treat again if 

populations rebuild to potentially damaging levels. Apply higher rates within the listed rate range 

for heavy infestations. 

• Minimum Interval Between Foliar Applications: 5 days. 

• Water Volume: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Do not use 

less than 10 GPA for ground applications or 5 GPA for aerial applications. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 1 day

• Pest Control: 1

Suppression 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.

 
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LEAFY VEGETABLES – CROP GROUP 4 INCLUDING: 

Amaranth, Arugula, Cardoon, Celery, Chinese Celery, Celtuce, Chervil, Chrysanthemum: edibleleaved & garland, Corn Salad, Cress: garden and upland, (yellow rocket, winter cress), Dandelion, 

Dock (sorel), Endive (escarole), Fennel, Florence (finochio), Lettuce: head & leaf, Orach, Parsley, 

Purslane: garden & winter 

Radicchio (red chicory), Rhubarb, Spinach including New Zealand & Vine (Malabar, Indian), Swiss 

chard 

Application Method Pest Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Soil Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Cabbage Looper 

Corn Earworm 

Diamondback Moth 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Imported Cabbageworm 

Leafhoppers 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Whiteflies 

11 – 14 oz./A 

Soil Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 oz./Acre of 

A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Rate: Use lower rates for short residual control and higher rates within the listed 

rate range for long residual control. See rate conversion chart for rate per 1000 linear feet. 

• Application Number: Make only one soil application per growing season. 

• Application Timing & Method: Apply A16901B CP within 28 days of planting or transplanting

using one of the following application methods and ensuring that adequate time is allowed for a 30-

day pre-harvest interval. Apply specified dosage in sufficient water volume to ensure uniform 

application and incorporation at least 2 inches into the soil using one of the following methods: 

1. In-furrow spray at the seeding or transplant depth, or a narrow surface band above the 

seedline during planting. For surface-banded applications, incorporate to the seeding depth 

with sufficient sprinkle or drip irrigation within 24 hours. 

2. Post seeding, transplant, or hill drench using sufficient water volume to ensure incorporation 

into the root zone. 

3. In drip (trickle) chemigation. 

4. Shanked into the root zone after establishment or transplanting using fertilizer knives or other 

similar equipment. After application, incorporate with enough irrigation to move the chemical 

to the root zone. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 30 Days 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section. 

 
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Application Method Pest Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Foliar Aphids 

Beet Armyworm 

Cabbage Looper 

Corn Earworm 

Diamondback Moth 

European Corn Borer 

Fall Armyworm 

Flea Beetles 

Imported Cabbageworm 

Leafhoppers 

Leafminers (larvae) 

Southern Armyworm 

Sugarbeet Armyworm 

Tobacco Budworm 

Whiteflies 

4 – 7 oz./A 

Foliar Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 14 

oz./acre of A16901B CP or 0.175 lb. a.i. of thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Timing: Apply before pests reach damaging levels. Scout fields and treat 

again if populations rebuild to potentially damaging levels. Apply higher rates within the 

listed rate range for heavy infestations. 

• Minimum Interval Between Foliar Applications: 7 days. 

• Water Volume: Use sufficient water volume to ensure thorough coverage of foliage. Do not 

use less than 10 GPA for ground applications or 5 GPA for aerial applications. 

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 7 days

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section. 

 
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TUBEROUS AND CORM VEGETABLES – CROP GROUP 1C INCLUDING: 

Potato, Sweet potato, Yams, Yam bean, Arracacha, Arrowroot, Chinese artichoke, Jerusalem 

artichoke, Canna, Cassava, Bitter and Sweet, Chayote (root), Chufa, Dasheen, Ginger, Leren, 

Tanier, Turmeric 

Application Method Pest Rate Per Acre 

Per Application 

Soil Aphids 

Colorado Potato Beetle 

European Corn Borer1

Flea Beetles 

Potato Leafhopper 

Potato Psyllid 

Wireworm (seed piece only) 

6.5 – 10 oz./A 

Soil Application Use Restrictions: 

• Maximum A16901B CP Allowed per Growing Season: Do not exceed a total of 10 oz. of 

A16901B CP or 0.125 lb. a.i. of soil applied thiamethoxam containing products or 0.4 lb. a.i. of 

cyantraniliprole containing products per acre per growing season. 

• Application Rate: Use lower rates for short residual control and higher rates within the listed 

rate range for long residual control. See rate conversion chart for rate per 1000 linear feet. 

• Application Number: Make only one soil application per growing season. 

• Application Method: Apply specified dosage to ensure uniform application and incorporation at 

least 2 inches into the soil using one of the following methods: 

1. An in-furrow spray during planting. Spray directly on the seed pieces in the furrow. Apply in 

sufficient water to ensure good coverage of seed pieces. 

2. Apply specified amount of A16901B CP impregnated on dry granular fertilizer before or 

during planting. 

3. Apply at plant emergence. Direct spray at the soil near the base of the plant during the last 

hilling operation. Incorporate into the root zone with sufficient overhead irrigation within 24 

hours. 

4. Apply as a broadcast spray to the soil during the last hilling operation. Incorporate into the 

root zone with sufficient overhead irrigation within 24 hours. 

5. Apply at plant emergence through overhead chemigation after hilling. Use from 0.10-0.50 

inches of water. (For more details: see application through irrigation systems for potatoes in 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND SPRAY EQUIPMENT section.) 

• Pest Control: 1 Early Season Suppression 

Refer to Pollinator Precautions section. 

Refer to Resistance Management section.

 
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A16901B CP Conversion Chart for Drip Linear Application 

ROTATIONAL RESTRICTIONS 

Any cover crop planted for erosion control or soil improvement may be planted as soon as practical 

following the last application. However, the cover crop may not be grazed or harvested for food or 

feed. For all other rotational crops intended for food or feed, the plant-back intervals listed below 

must be observed.

Immediate Plant-Back Interval: 

Treated areas may be replanted immediately following harvest or as soon as practical following the 

last application with Brassica (cole) leafy vegetables (crop group 5), cucurbit vegetables (crop group 

9), fruiting vegetables (crop group 8), leafy vegetables (crop group 4),tuberous and corm vegetables 

(crop group 1C), root vegetables (crop group 1), bulb vegetables (crop group 3), cotton, sunflower, 

oilseed crops (rapeseed, Indian rapeseed, Indian mustard seed, field mustard seed, black mustard 

seed, flax seed, safflower seed, crambe seed and borage seed), blueberries, and strawberries. 

30 –Day Plant Back Interval: 

Alfalfa, legume vegetables (crop group 6), cereal grains (crop group 15), grass forage, fodder and 

hay (crop group 17), peanuts. 

For all other crops, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. 

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

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

Pesticide Storage 

Store in a cool, dry place. 

Pesticide Disposal 

Pesticide wastes may be toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a 

violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be used according to label instructions, contact your 

State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the 

nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance in proper disposal methods. 

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

Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during cleanup procedures and 

20" 30" 34" 36" 38" 40" 46" 60" 72" 78" 80" 84" Row Spacing

 17,424 26,136 15,374 14,520 13,756 13,068 11,363 8,712 7,260 6,702 6,534 6,223 Linear Ft./A

Rate 

(oz/Acre) lb a.i./A

6.5 0.25 0.37 0.42 0.45 0.47 0.50 0.57 0.75 0.90 0.97 0.99 1.04 0.163

10.0 0.38 0.57 0.65 0.69 0.73 0.77 0.88 1.15 1.38 1.49 1.53 1.61 0.25

11.0 0.42 0.63 0.72 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.97 1.26 1.52 1.64 1.68 1.77 0.28

12.0 0.46 0.69 0.78 0.83 0.87 0.92 1.06 1.38 1.65 1.79 1.84 1.93 0.30

13.0 0.50 0.75 0.85 0.90 0.95 0.99 1.14 1.49 1.79 1.94 1.99 2.09 0.33

14.0 0.54 0.80 0.91 0.96 1.02 1.07 1.23 1.61 1.93 2.09 2.14 2.25 0.35

Rate in oz. of product per 1,000 linear feet for specified row spacing and rate per acre
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disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day 

or night. 

Container Handling (plastic container)

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. Fill the container 1⁄4 full with water and 

recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank for later use or 

disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or 

by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

Container Handling (bag)

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

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

empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

The ALLIANCE FRAME, the SYNGENTA logo, and the PURPOSE ICON are trademarks of a 

Syngenta Group Company 

©2011 

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

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

Manufactured for: 

Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC 

P.O. Box 18300 

Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300 

SCP XXXXA-M(draft A16901B CP) 

A16901B CP(draft)clean-lg-8-17-11 000100-xxxxx.20110623.A16901B CP.PDF 

 
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(Non-detachable container label) 

A16901B CP 

Insecticide 

GROUP 4A 28 INSECTICIDES 

For control of listed insect pests infesting specified crops 

Active Ingredients: 

Thiamethoxam1

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

Cyantraniliprole2

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

Other Ingredients: 60.0% 

Total: 100.0% 

1

CAS No. 153719-23-4 

2

CAS No. 736994-63-1 

A16901B CP is a water-dispersible granule that contains 3.2 ounces of active ingredient of 

thiamethoxam and 3.2 ounces of cyantraniliprole per pound of formulated product. 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 

CAUTION 

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.) 

See additional precautionary statements and directions for use in booklet. 

AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 

CFR Part 170. Refer to supplemental labeling under “Agricultural Use Requirements” in the 

Directions for Use section for information about this standard. 

EPA Reg. No. 100-XXXXX 

EPA Est. XXXXX 

SCP XXXXA-M(draft A16901B CP) 

__________ 

Net Weight 
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals 

CAUTION 

Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled Avoid 

contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly with soap and water 

after handling, and before drinking, eating, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove 

and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

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. 

If inhaled • Move person to fresh air. 

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

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

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

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

advice. 

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

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

center or doctor. 

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

If on skin or 

clothing 

• Take off contaminated clothing. 

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

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

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

going for treatment. 

HOT LINE NUMBER 

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

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

Call 

1-800-888-8372 

Environmental Hazards 

This pesticide is toxic to wildlife and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates, oysters and shrimp. 

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds and 

may cause possible effects to pollinators from exposure to translocated residues in blooming crops. 

Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are foraging in/or 

adjacent to the treatment area. 

Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below 

the mean high water mark. Drift or runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic 

organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing 

of equipment washwater. 

 
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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 a cool, dry place. 

Pesticide Disposal 

Pesticide wastes may be toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a 

violation of Federal law. If these wastes cannot be used according to label instructions, contact your 

State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency or the Hazardous Waste representative at the 

nearest EPA regional office for guidance in proper disposal methods. 

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

Take special care to avoid contamination of equipment and facilities during cleanup procedures and 

disposal of wastes. In the event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-8372, day 

or night. 

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. Fill the container 1⁄4 full with water and 

recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank for later use or 

disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. 

Offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or 

by other procedures allowed by state and local authorities. 

Refer to Surface Water Advisory, Ground Water Advisory, Spray Drift Advisory, Chemigation 

and Physical or Chemical Hazards sections in booklet. 

The Syngenta logo is a trademark of a Syngenta Group Company 

2011 Syngenta 

Manufactured for: 

Syngenta Crop Protection LLC 

P.O. Box 18300 

Greensboro, NC 27419-8300 

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