Master Label

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# SPEXIT ®

Insecticidal Virus for Use in Greenhouse s

, Open Field s, and Home

Gardens for the Control of the Beet armyworm ( Spodoptera exigua )

Sublabel A: Agricultural Use

Sublabel B: Residential Use

Active Ingredient*: Spod o ptera exigua multinucleopolyhedro virus (SeM NPV) strain BV

- 0004 0 .6 0 % Other Ingredients: 9 9. 4 0 %

Total: 100.0 0 %

*Contains a minimum of 3.8 x10 12 viral occlusion bodies per liter.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# CAUTION

EPA Reg. No.: 69553

EPA Est. No.:

Manufactured by: Andermatt Biocontrol AG

Stahlermatten 6

CH

- 6146 Grossdietwil

SwitzerlandMaster Label

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# SUBLABEL A: Agricultural Use 

# SPEXIT ®

Insecticidal Virus for Use in Greenhouse s and Open Field s for the Control of the Beet armyworm ( Spodoptera exigua )

Active Ingredient*: Spod o ptera exigua multinucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) strain BV

- 0004 0.6 0 % Other Ingredients: 9 9.4 0 %

Total: 100.0 0 %

*Contains a minimum of 3.8x10 12 viral occlusion bodies per liter.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

# CAUTION

SEE SIDE

/INSIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

AND FIRST AID

Net Conten ts:

Lot No.: EPA Reg. No. : 69553

EPA Est. No.

Manufactured by: Andermatt Biocontrol AG

Stahlermatten 6

CH

- 6146 Grossdietwil

SwitzerlandMaster Label

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, 201 5 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

H azards To Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION

. Causes moderate eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco

, or using the toilet

. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

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

 long

- sleeved shirt and long pants

 waterproof gloves

 shoes plus socks

Follow manufacturer ’ s ins tructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH stan dards of at least N

- 95, R

- 95 or P

- 95. Repeated exposures to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic

sensitization.

Engineering Controls When handlers use closed systems or enclosed cabs in a manner that meet 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,

handler s must provide 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. FIRST AID

If in eyes :  Hold e ye 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.

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

If on skin:  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.

HOT LINE NUMBER Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatme nt. You may also contact the National Poison

Control Hotline at 1

- 800

- 222

- 1222.Master Label

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, 201 5 Environmental Hazards For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to wa ter, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash

waters or rinsate.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requireme nts specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Agricultural Use Requirements Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 170. Thi s 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 assistanc e. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry intervals (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are co vered 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 an d that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil or water, is:

• Coveralls • Waterproof gloves • Shoes plus socks USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS Remove clothing/PPE immed iately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.Master Label

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, 201 5 G ENERAL INFORMATION

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

SPEXIT

® acts very sp ecifically against larvae of the Beet arm yworm, Spodoptera exigua

. After in g e s tion by the larva, the virus multiplies within the cells of the host insect causing a fatal infection. Rapid virus multiplication within the host cells

results in cell destruction and death of the organism , typically wi thin 3

- 7 days

.

MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

SPEXIT ® is compatible with most commonly used insecticides, fungicides or liquid

fertilizers.

It is not necessary to add feeding stimulants, surfactant/wetting agents, or other adjuvants, al though a no n

- ionic or oil

- based spreader/sticker and /or ultraviolet screening agent may be used . Silicone

- based spreaders may interfere with adhesion of virus particles to the plant surface and should not be used with this product.

Avoid tank mixes with copper prod ucts. Otherwise the active ingredient will be

inactivated. Spraying of copper a few days before or after a SPEXIT ® application

has no adverse effect.

Mixing Instructions : Fill the mix tank with desired quantity of clean water. Ideal pH is between 5 and 8.5; adjust highly alkaline (pH>8.5) or acidic (pH<5) water to a pH around 7 with a buffering agent before adding SPEXIT ®. Shake the SPEXIT ® container well, or invert it several times before pouring to ensure uniform suspension. Keep the tank agitated duri ng mixing. If a non

- ionic or oil

- based spreader/sticker and/ or an ultraviolet screen ing agent is used, add prior to the addition of SPEXIT ®. Mixing time can be reduced by premixing SPEXIT ® with a small amount of clean water and agitating vigorously before adding to the tank. Spray as soon as possible after mixing; do not allow the spray mix to stand over n ight

.

Application Methods :

SPEXIT ® can be applied up to and including the day of harvest.

Start spraying before larvae hatch from the eggs and onto youn g instar larvae after hatching. If moths are still flying and laying eggs, re

- apply a s directed in the crop

specific table below. Due to certain weather conditions, such as lower temperatures, the flight, egg laying and hatching may extend over a longer pe riod of time making more applications necessary. Frequent applications at low rates may be more effective than one or two applications at high rates.

Use sufficient water to obtain thorough, uniform coverage. Because SPEXIT ® acts through ingestion of tre ated plant material, thorough spray coverage is essential forMaster Label

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, 201 5 optimum control of the targeted pest insects. Using increased water volumes will typically result in better spray coverage, especially under adverse conditions such as dry hot weather or dense p lant foliage.

For chemigation applications : see “CHEMIGATION” section of this label for guidance.

For greenhouse applications : The re

- application interval can be extended to 7

- 14 days

because of reduced UV

- radiation. In general, 2 to 3 sprays per pest g eneration are usually sufficient. However, during periods of fast plant growth make sure to cover young tissue with intervals of 6

- 8 days.

For a erial applications : Apply in a minimum of 5 gallons of spray solution per acre by aircraft spray equipment. Aer ial applications made to dense canopies may not provide sufficient coverage of the lower leaves to achieve acceptable pest control. Under these conditions, the higher rate of SPEXIT ® Insecticide specified in the crop

- specific tables within the Directions f or Use section of this label may be necessary for optimum pest control. If application by air during hot and dry conditions cannot be avoided, increase the application volume and/or use an

anti

- evaporation additive (such as an emulsifiable oil) to improve coverage.

CHEMIGATION

CROPS (including but not limited to) APPLICATION

RATE APPLICATION

METHOD EQUIPMENT COMMENTS

Tomatoes; lettuce; cucumbers;
peppers; sweet corn; broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage; peas; beets; celery; onions; as paragus; okra; strawberries, melon, eggplant

ornamentals and

flowers

Cotton, alfalfa, soybeans, peanuts,
potatoes, corn, wheat, rice, sweet potatoes, tobacco,

sunflower s , sugar beets, sorghum, flax, grapes, beans, escarole, garlic, leek, floriculture

and bor der plants 1.0

- 2.5 fl. oz

.

per acre Sprayer,

Aircraft Sprayer,

Sprinkler Irrigation, Mist Sprayer Repeat application every 6

-

8 sunny days (counting 2 partially sunny days as 1 sunny day) if monitoring indicates that reapplication is necessary.

Low er rates may be used every 6 sunny days during vegetative stages of the crop or when SPEXIT ® is

tank mixed with other

insecticides.

When flowers, fruits or

other harvested structures of the plant are present or when pest infestation is high, use the high er rates.

Treat over the whole larval hatching period of each generation until harvest.Master Label

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, 201 5 Apply this product through pressurized sprinkler irrigation systems (impact or micro sprinklers overhead boom, solid set, lateral move, end tow, side

- rol l, center pivot, or hand move, including mist

- type systems). Do not apply this product through any

other type of irrigation system.

Crop injury or lack of effectiveness can result from non

- uniform distribution of

treated water.

If you have questions abou t calibration, contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers or other experts.

Do not connect an irrigation system (including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide application to a public water system unless the pesticide label

- pre scribed safety devices for public water systems are in place.

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.

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.

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 discharg e d 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 over flow

rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe.

The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick

- closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection. The pesticide i njection pipeline must contain a functional, normally closed,

solenoid

- operated 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 syst em is either automatically or manually shut

down.

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 pre ssure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.

Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materialsMaster Label

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, 201 5 that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system

interlock.

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

Remove scale, pesticide residues, and other foreign matter from the chemical supply tank and injector s ystem and flush with clean water before use. Failure to provide a clean tank, free of scale or residues may reduce effectiveness of this product.

Sprinkler Chemigation :

1

. The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and low

pre ssure 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,

solenoid

- operated valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent fluid from being withdrawn f rom 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 irrig ation 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 posit ive displacement injection pump (i.e., diaphragm pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock.

7. Dilute the product in water following the label mixing dir ections. It may be premixed in a supply tank with water, fertilizer or other appropriate tank

- mixed agricultural chemicals. Agitation is necessary. Application should be continuous in

sufficient water to apply the recommended rate evenly to the entire trea ted area.

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

treatment.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

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

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, 201 5 PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store this product in original sealed container in a co ol, dry place inaccessible to children and pets. Store at temperatures below 41°F (5°C). Bioactivity may be impaired by storage above 86°F (30°C). Storing the product under cold or freezing temperatures

will extend its shelf life.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL:

To av oid 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

gove rnments or by industry).

CONTAINER HANDLING: Nonrefillable 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 o r a mix tank and drain 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.

WARRANTY

Andermat t Biocontrol AG warrants that the material contained herein conforms to the description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the directions for use. Timing and method of application, weather, watering practices,

nature of soil , the insect problem, condition of the crop, incompatibility with other chemicals not specifically recommended and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the control of the seller. To the extent consistent with applicable law, buye r assumes all risks of use, storage or handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law,

NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE FITNESS OR

MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE.Master Label

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## Sublabel B: Residential Use 

# SPEXIT ®

Insecticidal Virus for Use in Greenhouse s and Home Gardens for the Control of the Beet armyworm ( Spodoptera exigua )



## FOR ORGANIC GARDENING

Active Ingredient*: Spod o ptera exigua multinucleopolyhedrovirus (SeMNPV) strain BV

- 00 04 0.6 0 % Other Ingredients: 9 9.4 0 %

Total: 100.0 0 %

*Contains a minimum of 3.8x10 12 viral occlusion bodies per liter.

SEE SIDE/INSIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

AND FIRST AID

Net Contents:

Lot No.: EPA Reg. No. :69553

EPA Est. No.

Manufactured by: Andermatt Biocontrol AG

Stahlermatten 6

CH

- 6146 Grossdietwil

SwitzerlandMaster Label

Page 11 of 13 September 16

, 201 5 PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Hazards To Humans and Domestic Animals

CAUTION. Causes moderate eye and skin irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or

clot hing. Wear waterproof gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. When mixing and applying this product, wear a dust mask . Repeated exposures to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization.

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. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING

SPEXIT

® acts very specifically against larvae of Spodoptera exigua

.

After ingestion by the larva, the virus multiplies within the cells of the host insect causing a fatal infection. Rapid virus multiplication within the host cells results in cell destruction and death of the organism, typically within 3

- 7 days.

Use Restrictions For use only on fruits, vegetables, and flowers in residential s ettings. Not for use on agricultural crops for s ale or other commercial use. 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 firs t 5 minutes, then continue rinsing.

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

If on skin:  Take off contaminated clothing.

 Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15

- 20 minutes.

 Call a poison control center or doctor for treatme nt 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 the National Poison

Control Hotline at 1

- 800

- 222

- 1222 for emergency medical treatment info rmation.Master Label

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, 201 5 MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Mix SPEXIT ® with water and apply as a spray to crops. Use water at pH

between 5 and 8.5.

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of SPEXIT ® per 3 gallons of water an d apply to all plant foliage to cover an area of 1000 square feet. Apply at first sign of infestation and repeat at weekly intervals whe n needed to maintain control of Spodoptera larvae in t omatoes, peppers, lettuce, cabbage, beans, celery, escarole, sweet corn, peas, asparagus, beets, cauliflower, cucumber s , broccoli, onion, garlic, strawberries, peanuts, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tobacco, grapes

, flowers, and ornamentals

. For corn, apply 1/4 teaspoon of SPEXIT ® per 3 gallons of water on 3 day intervals f o r very sunny regions (e.g.

, Florida ) and 1/ 2 teaspoon of SPEXIT ® per 3 gallons of water

every week for less sunny regions , if monitoring indicates that reapplication is

necessary.

Start spraying before larvae hatch from the eggs and before the larvae grow bigger and cause more serious damage

. In general, 1 to 3 sprays per generation are

sufficient. Due to unfavorable weather conditions (e.g. cooler temperatures) , the flight, egg laying , and hatching may extend over a longer period of time and more applicat ions may be needed to cover the entire hatching period

.

For greenhouse applications: the re

- application interval can be extended to 7

- 14 days, because of reduced UV

- radiation. In general, 2 to 3 sprays per pest generation are usually sufficient. However, during fast plant growth make sure to cover young tissue with intervals of 6

- 8 days.

SPEXIT

® can be applied up to and including the day of harvest.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep in original container. Store away from direct sunlight, feed, or foodstuffs. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Store at temperatures below 41 ° F (5°C). Bioactivity may be impaired by storage above 86°F (30°C). Storing the product

under col d or fr eezing temperature s will extend its shelf life.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL AND CONTAINER HANDLING:

Non

- refillable container. Do not reuse or refill container. If empty: Place in trash or offer for recycling, if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.Master Label

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, 201 5 WARRANTY

Andermatt Biocontrol AG warrants that the material contained herein conforms to the description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the directions for use. Timing and method of application, weather, watering practices, nature of soil, the insect problem, condition of the crop, incompatibility with other chemicals not specifically recommended and other influe ncing factors in the use of this product are beyond the control of the seller. To the extent consistent with applicable law, buyer assumes all risks of use, storage or handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herein. To the extent consistent with applicable law, NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE

FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY IS MADE.