## H ELIGEN
Biological insecticide for the integrated control of Helicoverpa zea (corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm ) and

Heliothis virescens (tobacco budworm) on specified food and non

- food crops

Active Ingredient * : Polyhedral o cclusion bodies of Helicoverpa zea ABA

- NPV

- U 32.0% Other Ingredients: 68.0%

Total: 100.0%

* Contains 7.5 x10 9 occlusion bodies per mL

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN


### CAUTION See additional precautionary and first aid statements on the back panel



### Net Conte nts: 0.25, 1, 2.5, 5 gallons

EPA Registration N o : 87978

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EPA Est. Number: 87978

- AUS

- 01

Manufactured by :

8 Rocla Court

Glenvale Queensland Australia 4350

Product of Australi a

Batch code: ___________________AgBiTech Pty Ltd 2 of 10 10 January 2014 

### PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS T O HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

## CAUTION

Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, us ing tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.



### FIRST AID

If

inhaled: • Move person to fresh air.

• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth

- to

- mouth if

p ossible.

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

HOT LINE NUMBER

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For emergency information concerning this product, call the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)

at 1

- 800

- 858

- 7378 seven days a week, 6:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time. During other times, call your poison control center at 1

- 800

- 222

- 1222.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Applicators and othe r handlers must wear:

• Long

- sleeved shirt and long pants

• Waterproof gloves

• Shoes plus socks

Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a dust/mist filtering respirator meeting NIOSH

standards of at least N

- 95, R

- 95, or P

- 95. Repeated exposure to high concen trations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions are available, use detergent and hot water for washables. Keep and wash PPE separately from oth er laundry.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 3 of 10 10 January 2014 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.

Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water s or rinsate.



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

Do not use this product until you have read the entire label. 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 requirement specific to your State and Tribe, consul t the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 4 of 10 10 January 2014 PROD UCT INFORMATION

This product contains a biological insecticide for the control of the following moth larva e on a wide range of crops :

Corn earworm Helicoverpa zea

Tobacco budworm Heliothis virescens

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Heligen ( Helivoverpa zea nucleopo lyhedrovirus

- HzNPV ) is a highly specific naturally

o ccurring pathogen of Helicoverpa spp. and Heliothis spp. The effectiveness of Heligen is dependent on a number of important factors ; larval size, environmental conditions, application and the feeding b ehaviour of the pest. Because of the requirement for good conditions

, the performance of Heligen is variable and at times, the level of control may be below expectations. The speed of activity of Heligen is also dependent on climatic conditions. Larvae can take up to 8 days to die , though the level of damage by NPV infected larvae is greatly reduced within 1 to 3 days post infection , dependant on larvae size

. Daytime temperatures of 75 ° F to 9 5° F are ideal for the activity of NPV. I nfected larvae will a mplify the virus, and following death will release large amounts of viral occlusion bodies that can result in ongoing larval control, particularly

under environmental conditions suit able for NPV

. Good coverage of the feeding sites of the larvae is essent ial, as the product needs to be ingested

to be effective. Heligen will not control larvae that do not feed on treated areas, including when larvae are feeding in side protected feeding sites such as cotton bolls, lett uce hearts, bean pods,

corn ears and fl owers.

Heligen should only be used to target larvae less than half an inch long (3 rd

instar

- 13 mm ), though is most effective

on larvae less than 0.3 of an inch ( 2 nd

instar

- 7 mm ). Larvae at the higher end of the recommended size spectrum will take long er to die and cause more significant damage prior to death.

Good coverage plus targeting actively feeding larvae less than half and inchAgBiTech Pty Ltd 5 of 10 10 January 2014 long are the key factors in ensuring maximum performance of Heligen . For this reason, apply Heligen to coincide with o ptimum environmental conditions for application and larval activity, such as periods of high humidity and warm (> 65 ° F ) conditions. Under sub

- optimal conditions where application cannot be delayed, increasing application volume and droplet size can improve performance.

USES

Heligen is only effective against larvae of Helicoverpa zea (corn earworm, cotton bollworm, tomato fruitworm) and Heliothis virescens (tobacco budworm). Thorough coverage of the crop is essential, as the nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) in H eligen must be ingested by larvae to be effective. NPV is most effective on smaller larvae. Target application when the majority of

larvae are less than 0.3 inches in length (2 nd instar) . Heligen should not be used to control larvae larger than 0.5 inch es in length (3 rd instar) . Heligen will provide between 60 and 90% control, with greater control expected on smaller larvae under ideal application conditions. Larvae will continue to feed for 1 to 3 days following virus infection. Larvae will take betw een 3 to 8 days to die, with slower control occurring with larger larvae and during cool conditions. Under high pest pressure or sub

- optimal application conditions, or when immediate protection against damage is required, additional control options should be considered. Avoid applying Heligen if heavy rain is expected within 1 hour after application.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 6 of 10 10 January 2014 CROPS, APPLICATION RATES AND CROP SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Crops Rate per acre Additional Information

Sorghum 0.7 to 1.4 fl. oz. Use lower rates when targeting larvae smaller than 0.3 inches in length (1st and 2nd instar) and in mixtures with sprays for midge control (not ULV). Use higher rates when targeting larvae larger than 0.3 inches in length (3rd instar) or under high pressure situations. Applications t hat are targeted when 50% of heads have reached 100% flowering are likely to provide good control.

Cereal Grains (Maize, Popcorn)

Alfalfa

Oilseed (Linseed, Peanut, Canola, Safflower, Sunflower)

Potatoes

Pulses (Azuki bean, Broad bean, Chickpeas, Cowpea, F aba bean, Field pea, Kidney bean, Lablab, Lentil, Lima bean, Lupin, Mung bean, Navy bean, Pigeon pea, Soybean, Vetch) 1.0 to 1.6 fl. oz. Use lower rates as a preventive measure in vegetative crop stages. Use the high rate when the pest population has rea ched economic threshold.

Cotton 2.0 fl. oz. High leaf pH in cotton causes rapid NPV deactivation, giving Heligen very short residual activity and resulting in highly variable performance in this crop. Heligen should not be solely relied upon

when larvae numbers are above economic threshold

in cotton.

Sweetcorn 1.2 to 2.4 fl. oz. Application should be made from the vegetative stages until silking. Applications during silking should employ a high rate and be in conjunction with other control measures. Ap plication of low rates at regular (3 to 5 day) intervals, particularly via overhead irrigation water, is an effective strategy from early row tassel to silking. Berryfruit (Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberry, Cranberry, Currants, Gooseberry, Raspberri es, Strawberry) Brassica vegetables (Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbages, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli, Brassica leafy vegetables Celery

Cucurbits (Cucumber, Melons, Pumpkins, Squash, Watermelon, Zucchini) Fruiting vegetables (Eggplant, Chilli, Okra, Pep pers, Tomato) Leafy vegetables (Endive, Lettuce, Roquette, Silver beet, Spinach) Legume vegetables (Green beans, Green peas, Snow peas, Sugar snap peas) Ornamental flowers and plants

Pome fruit (Apples, Nashi, Pears) 1.2 to 2.4 fl. oz. Use a higher rate wh en flowers, fruit or economic parts of the crop are present, under high pest pressure conditions or to control larvae larger than 0.5 inches in length. Use lower rates during vegetative stages of crop production. Application of low rates at regular (3 to 5 day) intervals, particularly via overhead irrigation water, is an effective strategy in horticultural crops.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 7 of 10 10 January 2014 MIXING GUIDLINES

Shake the container well before use. Spray water pH should be neutral (pH 7.0)

– spray water pH above 8 may damage the virus and performance will be reduced. If needed, use a suitable buffer or acidifier. If mixing with other pesticides or foliar fertilizers in water, add Heligen to the spray tank after the other products are thoroughly diluted. Heligen should be applied as s oon after mixing as possible. The virus in Heligen can be rendered inactive if the mixtu re is left to stand overnight.

Compatibility :

In water: Heligen is highly compatible with the majority of herbicides, insecticides fungicides

and foliar fertilizers w hen mixed in water. Ensure that the mixture has a pH of 8 or less before adding Heligen as higher pH levels will damage the virus.

In oil (ultra low volume) : For ULV application in oil, Heligen is not compatible with other pesticides, since the undilut ed solvents in these products can damage the virus.

A PPLICATION IN STRUCTIONS

Use application parameters (nozzles, swath width, pressure, boom height, speed, etc) to ensure thorough coverage of the target area.

Horticultural crops: Apply by ground rig or h and h eld equipment in a minimum of 4 0 gallons of water per acre.

Field crops: Ground Rig Apply in a minimum of 1 0 gallons of water per acre.

Aerial

– High Volume Apply in a minimum of 3 gallons of water per acre. This application method is particularly

su sceptible to droplet evaporation, especially during hot and dry conditi ons (temperature greater

than 85 ° F and relative humidity less than 40%). Droplet evaporation will reduce coverage, which can have a detrimental impact on performance. During hot and d ry conditions avoid using this application meth od

– wait until conditions favo r good coverage or apply in ULV (see below). Alternatively, if application in water by air during hot and dry conditions cannot be avoided, increase application volume and/or us e an anti

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

Aerial

– Low Volume (Sorghum Only) Apply in a minimum of 1 gallon of water per acre and include an anti

- evaporation additive (such

as 2 % emulsifiable oil )

.
Aerial

– Ultra

- Low Volume (ULV) Use an approved oil carrier and apply in a minimum volume of 1 quart per acre using micronair

nozzles . When applying Heligen in ULV, DO NOT tank mix with other pesticides or fertilisers (refer to Compatibility).AgBiTech Pty Ltd 8 of 10 10 January 2014 Chemigation (via overhead irrigation water):

Heligen can be effectively applied to crops in overhead irrigation water. The product should be introduced to the irrigation water at the appropriate rate using fertigation / chemigation equipment. If the product is diluted in water p rior to injection into the irrigation water, ensure that the dilution water is clean and not silty with a pH of 7 or less and ensure there is constant agitation. Preferably, rainwater should be used for dilution. Ensure any diluted Heligen is used

within 10 hours of mixing.

For one

- pass mobile irrigators ( su ch as centre pivot, lateral move , end tow, side roll, traveler, big gun) , continuously and evenly introduce the required quantity of Heligen into the irrigation water over the course of irrigation. It is recommended to a pply Heligen in no more than 0.5 inches of irrigation water. For static irrigators (such as solid set or hand move) , introduce the required

amount of Heligen into the irrigation water just prior to completion of the irrigation period, to
maximise the concentration of Heligen applied and the amount that remains on the crop. See the

CHEMIGATION section (following) for additional information

.

**CHEMIGATION**

**General Requirements:** 1) Apply this product only through sprinkler (including center pi vot, lateral move, end tow, side (wheel) roll, traveler, big gun, solid set, or hand move) irrigation systems. Do not apply this product through any other type of irrigation system including drip (trickle)

systems. 2) Reduced effectiveness can result from non

- uniform distribution of treated water. 3) If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment manufacturers, or other experts. 4) Do not connect an irrigation system (including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide application to a public water system unless the pesticide label

- prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place. 5) A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under the supervision of the r esponsible person, shall shut the system down and make any necessary adjustments should the need arise.

**Requirements for Chemigation Systems Connected to Public Water Systems:** 1) Public water supply means a system for the provision to the public of piped wat er for human consumption if such system has at least 15 service connections or regularly serves an average of 25 individuals daily at least 60 days throughout the year. 2) Chemigation systems connected to the public water systems must contain a functional,

re duced

- pressure zone (RPZ), backflow preventer or the functional equivalent in the water supply upstream from the point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should be discharged into a reservoir tank pri or 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 the overflow rim of the reservoir tank of at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe. 3) The pesticide inject ion pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick

- closing check valve to prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 9 of 10 10 January 2014 4) The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid

operated valve located on the in take 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 contr ols to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. 6) Systems must use a mete ring pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump), effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. 7) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment

.

**Requirements for Sprinkler Chemigation:** 1) The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and low pressure drain appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source

c ontamination from back flow. 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, norm ally 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 system is either automatically or manually shut down. 4) The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water pump motor stops. 5) The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch

, which will stop the water pump mo tor when the water pressure decrease s to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected. 6) Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump), effectively designed and constructed of material s that are compatible with pesticides and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. 7) Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.

RAIN FASTNESS

The majority of virus uptake by larvae occurs within 1 hour post

- app lication. For this reason, it is best to avoid applying Heligen if heavy rain is expected within one hour following application. However do not delay application if only moderate rain is expected, or heavy rain is

not imminent.

DAYS TO HARVEST

There are no restrictions on applying Heligen up to the time of harvest.AgBiTech Pty Ltd 10 of 10 10 January 2014 STORAGE and DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.

PESTICIDE STORAGE Store in the closed, original container out of direct sunlight at or below 4 0 ° F . Sto rage in a

domestic fre ezer (at 0°F) is suitable

– the product will remain liquid . The product is stable for at

least 2 1⁄2 years if stored as indicated. The product can be stored for short periods (< 24 hours)

below 80 °F. Reclose containers of unused portio ns of Heligen

.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL To avoid wastes, use material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to waste disposal facility or pesticide disposal program (often such prog rams are run by state or local governments or by industry).

CONTAINER HANDLING [Plastic containers with capacities equal to or less than 5 gallons:] Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) pro mptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsat e 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 ordinance. If burned, stay out of smoke.

WARRANTY STATEMENT

This product as supplied is of a high grade and suitable for the purpose for which it is expressly

intended and mu st be used according to the directions contained in this label. The user must monitor the performance of the product as climatic, geographical or biological variables and/or developed resistance may affect the results obtained. To the extent allowed unde r the applicable law, AgBi T ech Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility in respect of this product

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