UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

 WASHINGTON, DC 20460 

Fast Track Label Acceptable v.20150320 

OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY 

AND POLLUTION PREVENTION 

November 17, 2015 

Ms. Kristen B. Knox 

Regulatory Affairs Manager 

for Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. 

c/o Nisso America, Inc. 

88 Pine Street, 14th Floor 

New York, NY 10005 

Subject: Label Amendment – Addition of Mitigation Required by Registration Review 

 Product Name: Confirm® 2F Insecticide 

 EPA Registration Number: 8033-111 

 Application Date: March 24, 2015 

 Decision Number: 502618 

Dear Ms. Knox: 

The amended label referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under the Federal 

Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, as amended, is acceptable. This approval does not 

affect any conditions that were previously imposed on this registration. You continue to be 

subject to existing conditions on your registration and any deadlines connected with them. 

A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes all 

previously accepted labeling. The next label printing of this product must use this labeling 

unless subsequent changes have been approved. You must submit one copy of the final printed 

labeling before you release the product for shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 

40 CFR 152.130(c), you may distribute or sell this product under the previously approved 

labeling for 18 months from the date of this letter. After 18 months, you may only distribute or 

sell this product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To 

distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation at 40 

CFR 152.3. 

Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the company’s website on your label, then please be 

aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide 

Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the product 

would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E). 40 

CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In addition, 

regardless of whether a website is referenced on your product’s label, claims made on the 

website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration process. 

Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website contains false 

or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved registration, 

the website will be referred to the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance. 
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EPA Reg. No. 8033-111 

Decision No. 502618 

Your release for shipment of the product constitutes acceptance of these conditions. If these 

conditions are not complied with, the registration will be subject to cancellation in accordance 

with FIFRA section 6. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Carmen J. Rodia, Jr. by 

phone at (703) 306-0327, or via e-mail at Rodia.Carmen@epa.gov. 

Enclosure: Label Stamped “Accepted,” dated 11/17/2015

Sincerely, 

Richard Gebken 

Product Manager 10 

Invertebrate & Vertebrate Branch 2 

Office of Pesticide Programs 
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Confirm® 2F

Insecticide

In the State of New York, this product is prohibited from use in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Active Ingredient:

Tebufenozide: 

Benzoic acid, 3,5-dimethyl-,1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-(4-ethylbenzoyl) hydrazide......................23%

Other Ingredients:............................................................................................................77%

Total:.............................................................................................................................100%

Contains 2 lb active ingredient per gallon

Keep Out of Reach of Children

CAUTION

Agricultural Use Requirements

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

Part 170. Refer to the label booklet under "Agricultural Use Requirements" in the Directions for Use 

section for information about this standard.

Refer to inside of label booklet for additional precautionary information including Directions for 

Use.

Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions. Before using this product, read 

Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies at end of label booklet. If 

terms are unacceptable, return at once unopened.

Agricultural Chemical: Do not ship or store with food, feeds, drugs or clothing.

EPA Reg. No. 8033-111 EPA Est. _________

Net Contents:________ 

®Trademark of Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.

c/o Nisso America Inc.

88 Pine Street, 14th Floor

New York, NY 10005

11/17/2015

8033-111
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(Page 1 through end):

Table of Contents Page

Precautionary Statements -

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals -

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -

Engineering Controls -

User Safety Recommendations -

First Aid -

Environmental Hazards -

Directions for Use -

Agricultural Use Requirements -

Non-Agricultural Use Requirements -

Storage and Disposal -

General Information -

Use Rate Determination -

Mixing and Compatibility -

Application Timing -

Application Instructions -

Resistance Management -

Rotational Crop Restrictions -

Uses

Bushberries -

Caneberries

Canola

Citrus -

Cole Crops, Leafy Vegetables, Turnips (Tops and Roots) -

Cotton -

Cranberry -

Fruiting Vegetables -

Mint -

Ornamentals -

Pome Fruits -

Sugarcane -

Tree Nuts -

Trees, Forests, and Shrubs -

Terms and Conditions of Use -

Warranty Disclaimer -

Inherent Risks of Use -

Limitation of Remedies -
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION

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

contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and 

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

and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Applicators and other handlers must wear the following: Long-sleeved; Long pant; Shoes and socks; and

waterproof gloves.

In addition to the above PPE, for indoor greenhouse applications, applicators must wear a NIOSH 

approved particulate respirator with any R or P filter (NIOSH approval number prefix TC-84A); or a 

NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE filter (NIOSH approval number prefix TC21C).

User Safety Requirements

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables

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

User Safety Recommendations

Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Users 

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

clothing. Users should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves 

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

Engineering Controls

Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard 

(WPS) for agricultural pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(6)].

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 mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for 

further treatment advice.

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.

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 a poison control center 

or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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

going for treatment. For additional information on this pesticide product (including health concerns, 

medical emergencies or pesticide incidents), you may call 1-800-992-5994, twenty-four (24) hours per 

day seven (7) days per week.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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This product is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in 

neighboring areas. Under some conditions, this chemical may also have a high potential for runoff into 

surface water for several weeks or months after application. Do not cultivate within 10 feet of aquatic 

areas so as to allow growth of a vegetative filter strip. Drift from applications of this pesticide is likely to 

result in damage to sensitive aquatic invertebrates in water bodies adjacent to treatment area.

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, except under forest canopy when aerially applied to 

control forest pests. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters and rinsate. Do 

not apply when weather conditions favor drift or runoff from areas treated. 

Ground Water Advisory:

Confirm 2F has properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. This 

chemical may leach into ground water if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the 

water table is shallow.

In New York: Do not apply by ground within 25 feet, or by air within 150 feet, of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, 

permanent streams, marshes, or natural ponds; estuaries and commercial fish farm ponds.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

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

Directions for Use carefully before applying.

USE RESTRICTIONS

x Read and follow all directions and precautions on this product label before using this product.

x Do not apply this product in a way that will contact adults, children, or pets, either directly or through 

drift. Only protected handlers may be in the treated area during application.

x For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide 

regulation.

x The following use restrictions are required to permit use of Confirm 2F in the State of New York:

x Not for sale, use and distribution in Nassau and Suffolk Counties of New York State.

x This product cannot be applied by conventional ground sprayer within 25 feet, or by aerial 

application within 150 feet, of a water body (i.e., lakes, reservoirs, rivers, permanent streams, 

marches, or natural ponds; estuaries, or fish farm ponds).

x Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system except as specified for use on 

cranberries and ornamentals.

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 4 hours.

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

that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil or water, is:

x Coveralls 

x Waterproof gloves
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x Socks and chemical-resistant footwear

NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker 

Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is 

used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses.

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

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

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

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store this product in its original container in a cool (temperature no less than

32qF), dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible (preferably locked) to children and pets.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at 

an approved waste disposal facility.

CONTAINER DISPOSAL:

Non-refillable containers 5 gallons or less:

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 

equivalent) promptly after emptying. 

Triple rinse as follows: 

Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the 

flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate 

into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds 

after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, 

or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures 

approved by state and local authorities.

Pressure rinse as follows: 

Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 

seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank

and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over 

application equipment or mix tank or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing 

nozzle in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 psi for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 

seconds after the flow begins to drip.

Batch code:_________

Non-refillable containers 5 gallons or larger:

Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or 

equivalent ) promptly after emptying.

Triple rinse as follows:

Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill container 1⁄4 full with water. 

Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one 

complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several 

times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the 

rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this 

procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or reconditioning if appropriate, or 

puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by other procedures approved by state and local 

authorities.
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Pressure rinse as follows:

Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and continue to drain for 10 

seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over application equipment or mix tank 

and continue to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold container upside down over 

application equipment or mix tank or collet rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert pressure rinsing nozzle 

in the side of the container, and rinse at about 40 psi for at least 30 seconds. Drain for 10 seconds after 

the flow begins to drip.

Batch code:_________

Refillable containers 5 gallons or larger:

Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other 

purpose.

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

Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, 

empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the 

container about 10% full with water and, if possible, spray all sides while adding water. If practical, 

agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for two minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into 

application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Then 

offer for recycling if available, or reconditioning if appropriate, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary 

land fill, or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.

Batch code:________

Product Information

Confirm® 2F insecticide mimics the action of the natural insect hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone, the 

physiological inducer of the molting and metamorphosis process in insects. Confirm 2F is highly active 

against most lepidopterous larvae while having practically no activity at typical use rates against other 

orders of insects. Confirm 2F controls lepidopterous larvae through a novel mode of action by the 

induction of a premature lethal molt which initiates within hours of ingestion of treated crop surfaces. 

Contact activity has also been observed in some insects. Actual death of the larvae will take several 

days to occur, although feeding by the insects generally ceases within 24 hours of ingestion.

Use Rate Determination

Carefully read, understand and follow label use rates, recommendations and restrictions. Apply the 

amount specified in the crop-specific tables listed in this label with properly calibrated aerial or ground 

spray equipment.

The low rates may be used for light infestations of the target lepidopterous species and the higher rates 

for moderate to heavy infestations. Confirm 2F may be applied in either dilute or concentrate sprays so 

long as the application equipment is calibrated and adjusted to deliver thorough, uniform coverage. Use 

the specified amount of Confirm 2F per acre regardless of spray volume used. Prepare only the amount 

of spray solution required to treat the measured acreage.

Mixing and Compatibility

Fill the spray tank one-third to one-half full of clean water and slowly pour Confirm 2F into the spray tank. 

Maintain agitation in the spray tank during mixing, loading and application. Triple rinse empty container 

and add rinsate to spray tank.

Confirm 2F is believed to be compatible with most commonly used agricultural fungicides, insecticides, 

growth regulators, foliar fertilizers and spray adjuvants. If in doubt, mix proportional amounts of all spray

ingredients in a test vessel. Shake the mixture vigorously and allow it to stand for fifteen minutes. Rapid 

precipitation of the ingredients and failure to re-suspend when shaken indicates that the mixture is 

incompatible and should not be applied.
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Application Timing

The activity of Confirm 2F is expressed primarily through ingestion by the target larvae. Consequently, 

the timing of application is dependent upon the feeding behavior of the target pest. For internal feeding 

larvae, application must be made prior to the time that surface feeding occurs. For foliar or surface 

feeding larvae, application made while active feeding is occurring will be effective.

Reapplication may be required to protect new flushes of foliage or rapidly expanding fruit. The

reapplication interval will vary depending upon how rapidly the crop is growing and the generation time of 

the target pest. While Confirm 2F is essentially equally effective against all instars, it is generally good 

practice to make applications to early instars to avoid the heavy damage that can be inflicted by later 

instar larvae.

For best results, begin applications when first signs of feeding damage or when threshold levels of moths, 

eggs or larvae occur. Consult the Cooperative Extension Service, or other qualified professional 

authorities, to determine the appropriate threshold for application in your area.

Application Instructions

Because Confirm 2F must be ingested by the larvae, application must be in a manner that assures 

uniform and thorough coverage. Higher water volume and increased spray pressure generally provide 

better coverage. Operating an air-blast sprayer at ground speeds greater than 2 mph and making 

applications in an alternate row middle pattern in tree crops and vines may result in less than satisfactory 

coverage and poor performance, particularly in conditions of high pest infestation levels, extremely large 

trees and/or dense foliage. Avoid application under conditions when uniform coverage cannot be assured 

or when excessive spray drift may occur. A minimum of six hours drying time is required between the 

completion of application and the onset of precipitation to ensure optimum performance.

Chemigation: Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system except as specified for use 

on cranberries and ornamentals.

Spray Adjuvants: The addition of agricultural adjuvants to Confirm 2F sprays will improve initial spray 

deposits, redistribution and weatherability. 

Place Confirm 2F into suspension prior to adding an adjuvant to the spray mixture. Read and carefully 

observe the precautionary statements and all other information appearing on all product labels prior to 

spray preparation.

Resistance Management

Any insect population may contain individuals that are naturally resistant to a specific pesticide; therefore, 

the use of any one insecticide against many consecutive generations of a pest can result in the 

development of resistance problems. To prevent or delay the development of resistance, Nippon Soda 

Co., Ltd. recommends rotation of Confirm 2F with insecticides of alternate modes of action and the 

utilization of Integrated Pest Management practices such as routine monitoring, the use of treatment 

thresholds to time applications and cultural and biological controls wherever possible. It is further 

recommended that Confirm 2F not be used on more than three consecutive generations of a pest. Since 

the development of resistance cannot be predicted we suggest that you consult local or State Extension 

personnel or your local Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. representative for resistance management guidance 

appropriate to your crop, locality and production practices

Rotational Crop Restrictions

The following rotational crops may be planted at intervals defined below following the final application of 

Confirm 2F at the recommended rates for a registered use.

Crop Re-Cropping Interval

Crops for which Confirm 2F use is registered No restrictions

All other crops 30 days
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Note: When using Confirm 2F with other registered pesticides, always refer to rotational restrictions and 

precautions on the other product’s label and comply with the most restrictive rotational guidelines.

BUSHBERRIES

(blueberries - high bush and low bush, currant, elderberry, gooseberry and huckleberry)

Ground Application: Make applications by conventional boom or air-blast sprayers that are calibrated to 

deliver a minimum of 30 gallons per acre. 

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 10 gallons per acre.

Spray Adjuvant: A spreader-sticker should only be used if recommended by a local expert and if 

previous experience has been satisfactory. Under certain conditions adjuvant usage can result in 

blossom and fruit damage. 

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

cherry fruitworm 

(Grapholita packardi)

cranberry fruitworm 

(Acrobasis vaccinii)

16

(0.25 lb. ai/acre)

Apply at initiation of egg laying 

[approximately 400 Day Degrees 

(DD) base 50oF] following biofix1.

Make a second application at 100%

petal fall (usually 7 to 14 days 

following the first application). 

Additional applications at 10- to 14-

day intervals may be required under 

high pressure or sustained moth 

flight.

The maximum 

application rate is 

16 fl. oz. (0.25 lb.

ai) per acre per 

application.

Do not apply more 

than 64 fl. oz. of this

product per acre

per calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval 

is 7 days.

The Pre-Harvest 

Interval (PHI) is 14

days.

obliquebanded leafroller 

(Choristoneura 

rosaceana)

Spring (overwintering) generation:

Make one to two applications at 

bloom to petal fall to small larvae 

when threshold levels occur.

Summer generation: Begin 

applications at peak moth flight 

(200-300 DD) following biofix1-base

43oF).

Additional applications at 10- to 14-

day intervals may be required under 

high pressure or sustained moth 

flight.

redbanded leafroller 

(Argyrotaenia

velutinana)

variegated leafroller 

(Platynota flavedana)

For control of other leafrollers, begin 

applications at early egg hatch for 

each generation. Make the first 

application before webbing and 

sheltering begins. Make a second 

application in 10 to 14 days to 

ensure complete coverage of rapidly 

expanding fruits or foliage.

spanworm Begin applications when first signs of 

feeding damage appear or when 

infestations reach threshold levels 

as defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other qualified 

professional authorities.
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green fruitworm 

(Lithophane antennata)

Begin applications when larvae are 

first detected in the clusters or when 

infestations reach threshold levels 

as defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other qualified 

professional authorities.

armyworm

cutworm

8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

Begin applications when first signs of 

feeding damage appear or when 

infestations reach threshold levels 

as defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other qualified 

professional authorities.

gypsy moth (Lymantria 

dispar)

4-8

(0.06 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

Apply to early instars (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) 

at first signs of infestation.

1Biofix is defined as first sustained adult catch in pheromone traps, typically, five moths in three traps within a 

seven-day period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for specific information 

regarding number, placement and management of pheromone traps.

CANEBERRIES

Including: bingleberry, black satin berry, blackberry, boysenberry, Cherokee blackberry, chesterberry, 

Cheyenne blackberry, coryberry, darrowberry, dewberry, dirksen thornless berry, Himalayaberry, 

hullberry, lavacaberry, loganberry, lowberry, lucretiaberry, mammoth blackberry, marionberry, 

nectarberry, olallieberry, Oregon evergreen berry, phenomenalberry, rangeberry, ravenberry, red and 

black raspberry, rossberry, Shawnee blackberry, youngberry and varieties and hybrids of these.

Ground Application: Make applications by conventional boom or air-blast sprayers that are calibrated to 

deliver a minimum of 30 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 10 gallons per acre.

Spray Adjuvants: A spreader-sticker should only be used if recommended by a local expert and if 

previous experience has been satisfactory. Under certain conditions, adjuvant usage can result in 

blossom and fruit damage.

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

orange tortrix 

(Argyrotaenia citrana)

16

(0.25 lb. ai/acre)

Spring generation: Apply at first 

sign of larval infestation or to 

small larvae when threshold 

levels occur.

Summer generation: Begin 

applications at first egg hatch.

Additional applications at 10- to 

14-day intervals may be required 

under high pressure or sustained 

moth flight.

The maximum 

application rate is 16 

fl. oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than 

64 fl. oz. of this product

per acre per calendar 

year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 

10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is14 days.

obliquebanded leafroller 

(Choristoneura 

rosaceana)

16

(0.25 lb. ai/acre

Spring (overwintering) 

generation: Apply at first sign of 

larval infestation or to small larvae 

when threshold levels occur.

Summer generation: Begin 

applications at first egg hatch 

(200-300 DD) following biofix1-

base 43oF)

Additional applications at 10- to 14-

day intervals may be required 

under high pressure or sustained 

moth flight.
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omnivorous leafroller 

(Platynota stultana)

redbanded leafroller 

(Argyrotaenia

velutinana)

variegated leafroller 

(Platynota flavedana)

For control of other leafrollers, begin 

applications at early egg hatch for 

each generation. Make the first 

application before webbing and 

sheltering begins. Make a 

second application in 10 to 14 

days to ensure complete 

coverage of rapidly expanding 

fruits or foliage.

alfalfa looper 

(Autographa

californica)

8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

Begin applications when first signs 

of feeding damage appear or 

when infestations reach threshold 

levels as defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other 

qualified professional authorities.

armyworm

cutworm

gypsy moth (Lymantria 

dispar)

4-8

(0.06 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre

Apply to early instars (1st, 2nd, or 

3rd) at first signs of infestation.

1Biofix is defined as first sustained adult catch in pheromone traps, typically, five moths in three traps within a 

seven-day period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for specific information 

regarding number, placement and management of pheromone traps.

CANOLA

Specific Use Directions

Equipment and spray volume should be carefully adjusted to assure thorough uniform coverage of 

infested parts of the crop.

Ground Application: Apply a minimum of 8 gallons per acre by conventional ground equipment to 

young crop and small plants. Apply a minimum of 10 gallons per acre to densely foliated or difficult to 

cover crop to ensure thorough coverage. 

Aerial Application: Apply in a minimum of 5 gallons per acre.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

beet armyworm

bertha armyworm

8

(0.12 lb. ai/acre)

For early season applications 

only to young crop and small 

plants. Begin applications when 

first signs of feeding damage 

appear or when infestations 

reach threshold levels as defined 

by Cooperative Extension Service 

or other qualified professional 

authorities.

The maximum 

application rate is 16 fl. 

oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per acre 

per application.

Do not apply more than 64

fl. oz. of Confirm 2F per 

acre per calendar year.

The minimum retreatment 

interval is 10 days.

The Pre-harvest Interval

(PHI) is14 days.

8 – 16

(0.12 to 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

For mid- to late-season 

applications, heavier infestations, 

and under conditions in which 

thorough coverage is more 

difficult.

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, re-apply 

in 10 to 14 days to protect new 

growth until moth flights and/or 

hits subside

CITRUS
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Citrus including: calamondin, citrus citron, citrus hybrids (chironja, tangelo, tangor), grapefruit, kumquat, 

lemon, lime, mandarin (tangerine), pummelo, satsuma mandarin, sour orange, sweet orange.

Specific Use Directions

Equipment and spray volume should be carefully adjusted to assure thorough uniform coverage of 

infested parts of the crop.

Ground Application: Apply in a minimum of 50 gallons per acre to trees 10 feet tall or less by 

conventional ground equipment. For trees greater than 10 feet tall, use a minimum of 100 gallons per 

acre.

Aerial Application: Apply a minimum of 20 gallons per acre in equipment that has been properly 

patterned and calibrated for environmental conditions at the site. This method should not be used if the 

size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of the entire tree canopy.

Spray Adjuvants: The use of Latron B-1956* spreader/sticker or similar spreader/sticker is 

recommended to maximize coverage and retention of the spray material. Addition of a crop oil or other 

adjuvant with strong penetrant properties may improve performance against citrus leafminer.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

citrus cutworm 8 – 16

(0.125 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

Make application at the 

initiation of egg lay, usually in 

the bloom period.

Re-treat in 14-21 days to 

protect newly expanded fruit 

against heavy infestations.

Additional applications may be 

required to protect against 

prolonged moth flight and egg 

laying.

The maximum application 

rate is 16 fl. oz. (0.25 lb.

ai) per acre per 

application.

Do not apply more than 80 

fl. oz. of Confirm 2F per acre 

per calendar year.

The minimum retreatment 

interval is 14 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval is

14 days.

citrus leafminer Apply at the initiation of new 

flush to protect newly 

expanding leaves.

omnivorous leafroller

orange dog

orange tortrix

Apply at first signs of feeding 

damage or when infestations 

reach threshold levels as 

defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other 

qualified professional

authorities.

fruittree leafroller

western tussock moth

Apply at the initiation of egg lay 

or at the first sign of larval 

infestation.

A second application may be 

required for control under heavy 

pressure or sustained moth 

flight.

COLE CROPS1, LEAFY VEGETABLES2 AND TURNIPS (Tops and Roots)

1Cole (Brassica) crops includes: broccoli, Chinese broccoli, broccoli raab, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, 

bok choy, napa cabbage, Chinese mustard cabbage, cauliflower, cavalo broccolo, collards, kale, 

kohlrabi, mizuna, mustard greens, mustard spinach, rape greens.

2Leafy vegetables (except Brassica) includes: amaranth, arugula, cardoon, celery, Chinese celery, 

celtuce, chervil, edible-leaved chrysanthemum, garland chrysanthemum, corn salad, garden cress, 

upland cress, dandelion, dock, endive, florence fennel, lettuce, orach, parsley, garden purslane, winter 

purslane, radicchio, rhubarb, spinach, New Zealand spinach, vine spinach, Swiss chard.
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Ground Application: Apply a minimum of 10 gallons per acre by conventional ground equipment to 

young crop and small plants. Apply a minimum of 20 gallons per acre to densely foliated or difficult to 

cover crops to ensure thorough coverage.

Aerial Application: For optimum performance a minimum application volume of 10 gallons per acre is 

recommended. Lower carrier volumes may result in less uniform coverage and reduced efficacy.

Spray Adjuvant: One pint of adjuvant per 100 gallons of spray mixture is recommended to maximize 

coverage and distribution of the spray material.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

beet armyworm

cabbage looper

cabbage webworm

cross-striped

cabbageworm

fall armyworm

garden webworm

imported cabbageworm

southern armyworm

true armyworm

yellowstriped armyworm

6-8

(0.09 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

For early-season applications only 

to young crop and small plants. 

Begin applications when first 

signs of feeding damage appear 

or when infestations reach 

threshold levels as defined by 

Cooperative Extension Service or 

other qualified professional 

authorities. Reapplication on a 

10- to 14-day schedule will be 

required to protect new growth.

The maximum 

application rate is 8 fl. 

oz. (0.12 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than

40 fl. oz. of product per 

acre per crop cycle.

Do not apply more than 

120 fl. oz. of product per 

acre per calendar year.

Minimum retreatment 

interval is 10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 7 days.

See Rotational Crop 

Restrictions in the body 

of this label.

8

(0.12 lb. ai/acre)

For mid- to late-season applications 

and to heavier infestations and 

under conditions in which 

thorough coverage is more 

difficult.

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, 

reapplication on a 10- to 14-day 

schedule will be required to 

protect new growth until moth 

flights and/or hits subside.

COTTON

Ground Application: Make applications by conventional ground sprayers that are calibrated to deliver a 

minimum of 5 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 2 gallons per acre.

Spray Adjuvants: Use of a spreader-binder following the manufacturer's labeling is recommended to 

maximize coverage and distribution of spray mixture.

Target Pests

Application Rate

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

beet armyworm 4 - 8

(0.06 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

For early-season (pre-squaring) 

applications only. Apply when 

infestations reach threshold levels 

as defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other 

qualified professional authorities.

The maximum 

application rate is 16 

fl. oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.
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8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb 

ai/acre)

Good coverage using labeled rates 

adjusted to infestations and under 

conditions in which thorough 

coverage is more difficult.

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, 

reapplication on a 10- to 14-day 

schedule will be required to 

protect new growth until moth 

flights and/or insect population 

density subside.

Do not apply more than

64 fl. oz. per acre per 

calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 

10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

See Rotational Crop 

Restrictions in the body 

cabbage looper of this label.

fall armyworm

southern armyworm

true armyworm

yellowstriped armyworm

8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb 

ai/acre)

Apply when infestations reach 

threshold levels as defined by 

Cooperative Extension Service or 

other qualified professional 

authorities

CRANBERRY

Ground Application: Make applications by conventional ground sprayers that are calibrated to deliver a 

minimum of 20 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 10 gallons per acre.

Chemigation Application: For use only in solid-set sprinkler systems designed specifically for 

chemigation. Apply through a properly calibrated chemigation system that has the appropriate back flow 

prevention devices. See the Mixing section of this labeling for specific mixing and dilution instructions. 

Confirm 2F should be applied in dedicated chemigation cycles only, not as a part of a regular irrigation 

cycle. Do not exceed 900 gallons of water per acre application volume. Minimum volume should be used

for flushout to avoid diluting or rinsing off product. Washout time should not exceed six (6) minutes. 

Sprinkler heads should be set in a spacing not exceeding 50 feet by 60 feet and adjusted to provide 

100% overlap. Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues can result from non-uniform 

distribution of treated water.

Use Restrictions for Applications through Chemigation Systems

x Do not connect an irrigation system used for pesticide application to a public water system unless the 

pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place.

x Chemigation systems connected to public water systems must contain a functional reduced-pressure 

zone (RPZ), back flow preventer or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the 

point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should 

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

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

at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe.

x Systems not connected to a public water supply must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief 

valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located in the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source 

contamination from back flow.

x The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to 

prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.

x 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 from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or 

manually shut down.

x The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection 

pump when the water pump motor stops, or in cases where there is no water pump, when the water 

pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely affected.
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x The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch that will stop the water pump 

motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely 

affected.

x Systems must use a positive displacement, metering 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.

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

x If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension Service specialists, 

equipment manufacturers or other experts.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

blackheaded fireworm 16

(0.25 lb. ai/acre)

First generation: Apply at first sign 

of larval infestation and make a 

second application 7 to 10 days 

following the first application.

Second generation: Make the first 

application at 10 to 20% egg 

hatch (typically 8 to 12 days 

following biofix1) followed by a 

second application 7 to 10 days 

later.

Do not apply more than 

64 fl. oz. of Confirm 2F 

per acre per calendar 

year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 7

days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

spotted fireworm First generation: Apply to small (PHI) is 30 days.

larvae before webbing occurs 

when threshold infestations are 

detected by sweep net sampling. 

Make a second application 7 to 10 

days following the first application 

to heavy infestations or sustained 

moth flight.

Second generation: Make the first 

application at 10 to 20% egg 

hatch (usually mid- to late June) 

followed by a second application 7

to 10 days later.

sparganothis fruitworm First generation: Initiate 

applications as soon as larvae are 

detected by sweep net sampling. 

Make a second application in 7 to 

14 days.

Summer generation: Make the 

first application at 5 to 10% egg 

hatch (usually 10 to 14 days 

following biofix) followed by a 

second application 7 to 10 days 

later (about 60% egg hatch).

cranberry fruitworm Apply at initiation of egg laying 

(approximately 400 Day Degrees 

(DD) following biofix-base 50oF). 

Make a second application at 

100% petal fall (usually 7 to 14 

days after the initial application). 

Additional applications at 10- to 

14-day intervals may be required 

under high pressure or sustained 

moth flight.

Chemigation application for control 

of cranberry fruitworm is not

recommended.
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blossom worm 

false armyworm

gypsy moth

Apply when larvae are in the 1st to 

3rd instar and when action 

thresholds are reached based on 

local Extension Service 

recommendations.

spanworms Initiate applications when 

infestations reach threshold levels 

based on sweep net sampling. 

Additional applications at 10- to 

14-day intervals may be required 

under high pressure or sustained 

moth flight. 1Biofix is defined as first sustained adult catch in pheromone traps, typically, five moths in three traps within a sevenday period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for specific information regarding 

number, placement and management of pheromone traps.

FRUITING VEGETABLES

Fruiting vegetables includes: eggplant, ground cherry, pepino, pepper (bell, chili, cooking), pimento, 

tomatillo and tomato.

Ground Application: Apply a minimum of 10 gallons per acre by conventional ground equipment to 

young crop and small plants. Apply a minimum of 20 gallons per acre to dense foliage or difficult to cover 

crops to ensure thorough coverage. 

Aerial Application: For optimum performance a minimum application volume of 10 gallons per acre is 

recommended. Lower carrier volumes may result in less uniform coverage and reduced efficacy.

Spray Adjuvant: One pint of spreader-binder per 100 gallons of spray mixture is recommended to 

maximize coverage and distribution of the spray material.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

alfalfa looper

beet armyworm

black cutworm

cabbage looper

European corn borer

fall armyworm

imported cabbageworm

southern armyworm

tobacco hornworm

tomato hornworm

true armyworm

yellowstriped armyworm

6-8

(0.09 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

For early-season applications only 

to young crop and small plants. 

Begin applications when first 

signs of feeding damage appear 

or when infestations reach 

threshold levels as defined by 

Cooperative Extension Service or 

other qualified professional 

authorities

The maximum 

application rate is 16 

fl. oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than 

64 fl. oz. of this product

per acre per crop cycle.

Do not apply more than 

128 fl. oz. of product per 

acre per calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 

10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 7 days.

See Rotational Crop 

Restrictions in the body 

of this label.

8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

For mid- to late-season applications 

and to heavier infestations and 

under conditions in which 

thorough coverage is more 

difficult.

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, 

reapplication on a 10- to 14-day 

schedule will be required to 

protect new growth until moth 

flights and/or hits subside.
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MINT

Ground Application: Apply a minimum of 8 gallons per acre by conventional ground equipment to young 

crop and small plants. Apply a minimum of 10 gallons per acre to densely foliated or difficult to cover 

crops to ensure thorough coverage. 

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 5 gallons per acre.

Spray Adjuvant: One pint of spreader-binder per 100 gallons of spray mixture is recommended to 

maximize coverage and distribution of the spray material.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F 

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

alfalfa looper (Autographa

californica)

beet armyworm 

(Spodoptera exigua)

bertha armyworm 

(Mamestra configurata)

6-8

(0.09 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

For early-season applications only 

to young crop and small plants. 

Begin applications when first 

signs of feeding damage appear 

or when infestations reach 

threshold levels as defined by 

Cooperative Extension Service or 

other qualified professional 

authorities

The maximum 

application rate is 16 

fl. oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than

64 fl. oz. of this product 

per acre per calendar 

year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 

10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

For mid- to late-season applications 

and to heavier infestations and 

under conditions in which 

thorough coverage is more 

difficult.

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, 

reapplication on a 10- to 14-day 

schedule will be required to 

protect new growth until moth 

flights and/or hits subside.

ORNAMENTALS

When used as recommended, Confirm 2F will control the designated pests on trees, shrubs, foliage 

plants and flowers grown in commercial nurseries and greenhouses, in Christmas tree farms, in outdoor 

landscape areas such as parks, recreational areas, institutional grounds, residential property, etc., and in 

interior plantscapes.

When applied as directed, Confirm 2F has shown excellent tolerance on a wide range of ornamental 

plants. It is impossible, however, to evaluate this product on all ornamentals or under all possible growing

conditions. The user should exercise reasonable judgment and caution with this product. Until familiar 

with results under user growing conditions, a limited number of plants should be treated.

Resistance Management for Ornamental Use Only:

Resistance to pesticides has been shown to develop when a pesticide is used continuously against many 

generations of a target pest. Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. encourages the periodic interruption of continuous 

use by utilization of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices or by the periodic use of a product with 

an alternative mode of action to delay or prevent development of resistance. Since the development of 

resistance cannot be predicted, we suggest you consult local or State Extension Service personnel for 

resistance management strategies appropriate to your crop locality and production practices. Do not use 

this product to control more than three consecutive generations of pests in a cropping area (field) 

regardless of the crop rotation on that field. If you are unsure of the number of generations treated, do 
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not use this product more than four times within any 80-day interval. If Confirm 2F has been applied four 

times in 80 days or less, allow at least 40 days to pass before making additional applications

Application

Hand Sprayers: Make applications using enough water to thoroughly spray plant foliage until runoff. 

Refer to the following table for product recommendations when using a hand sprayer.

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre

Active Ingredient

lb. ai/acre

Equivalent Confirm 2F

in 1 Gallon of

Water (Teaspoon)

4 0.06 1/4

8 0.12 1/2

16 0.25 1

Ground Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F by conventional ground or hydraulic sprayers that 

are calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons per acre. For mist blowers or air blast sprayers, use a 

minimum of 10 gallons per acre. Application equipment should be properly calibrated and provide 

uniform spray coverage throughout the plant canopy

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 20 gallons per acre. Confirm 2F 

can be applied by aerial application when situations warrant. However, this method should not be used if 

the size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of the entire tree 

canopy.

Chemigation Application Directions for Use for Ornamentals Only:

Sprinkler Irrigation: For use only in solid-set sprinkler systems designed specifically for 

chemigation.

Apply through a properly calibrated chemigation system that has the appropriate back flow prevention 

devices. This product should be applied in dedicated chemigation cycles only, not as part of a regular 

irrigation cycle. Do not exceed 1200 gallons of water per acre application volume. Minimum volume 

should be used for flush out to avoid diluting or rinsing off product. Washout time should not exceed the 

time needed to clear the lines. Sprinkler heads should be set in a spacing not exceeding 50 feet by 60 

feet and adjusted to provide 100% overlap.

Use Restrictions for Applications Through Chemigation Systems:

x Apply only through solid-set sprinkler systems. Do not apply product through any other type of 

irrigation system.

x Crop injury, lack of effectiveness or illegal pesticide residues can result from non-uniform distribution of 

treated water.

x If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension Service specialists or 

equipment manufacturers.

x Do not connect an irrigation system used for pesticide application to a public water system unless the 

pesticide label-prescribed safety devices for public water systems are in place.

x 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.

When Applying via Sprinkler Chemigation:

x 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 back flow.

x The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to 

prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
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x 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 from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or 

manually shut down.

x The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection 

pump when the water pump motor stops.

x The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch that will stop the water pump 

motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely 

affected.

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

pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and 

capable of being fitted with a system interlock.

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

When the Chemigation System is Connected to a Public Water System:

x Public water system means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human 

consumption if such system that 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. 

x Chemigation systems connected to public water systems must contain a functional reduced-pressure 

zone (RPZ), backflow preventer or the functional equivalent in the water supply line upstream from the 

point of pesticide introduction. As an option to the RPZ, the water from the public water system should 

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

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

at least twice the inside diameter of the fill pipe.

x The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to 

prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.

x Systems not connected to a public water supply must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief 

valve, and low-pressure drain appropriately located in the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source 

contamination from back flow.

x The pesticide injection 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 system is either automatically or 

manually shut down.

Spray Adjuvants: A spray adjuvant should be used with Confirm 2F applications. The adjuvant will 

improve initial spray deposits, redistribution and weatherability of Confirm 2F. The adjuvant chosen 

should be approved for use on the ornamentals being treated. Since some adjuvants can be phytotoxic 

to certain ornamental plants, the user should have prior experience with the adjuvant before combining it 

with Confirm 2F.

Target Pests

armyworm (Pseudaletia 

unipuncta)

bagworms (Thridopteryx 

ephemeraeformis)

beet armyworm (Spodoptera 

exigua)

browntail moth (Euproctis 

chrysorrhoea)

codling moth (Cydia pomonella)

cutworms

elm spanworm (Ennomos 

subsignaria)

fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea)

Florida fern caterpillar (Callopistria 

floridensis)

gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)

hemlock looper (Lambdina

fiscellaria)

jack pine budworm (Choristoneura 

pinus)

pine tip moth (Rhyacionia 

frustrana, R. neomexicana, R. 

buoliana, R. rigidana, R. 

subtropica)

spruce budworm 

(Choristoneura fumiferana)

western spruce budworm 

(Choristoneur occidentalis)

tent caterpillar

forest, eastern, western 

(Malacosoma disstria,

Malacosoma americanum,

Malacosoma californicum)

tussock moth (Dasychira 

pinicola, Lophocampa 

maculata, Orgyia 
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eucalyptus caterpillar 

(Thyrinzeina arnobia)

fall armyworm (Spodoptera)

fall cankerworm (Alsophila 

pometaria)

processionary caterpillar 

(Thaumatopoea pityocampa)

puss caterpillar (Megalopyqe 

opercularis)

pseudotsugata, O. vetusta)

yellowneck caterpillar 

(Datana ministra)

zimmerman pine moth 

(Dioryctria zimmerman)

Application Rate

(fl oz/acre) Application Timing Restrictions

4 - 16

(0.06 - 0.25 lb ai/acre)

For best results, begin applications 

when larvae are observed or at 

the first sign of feeding damage. 

Repeat applications on a 10- to 

14-day interval or as necessary 

based on pest reinfestation.

x Allow at least six hours 

between the completion of 

insecticide applications 

and the onset of 

precipitation to assure 

thorough spray drying.

x Uniform coverage of the 

foliage is essential to 

provide maximum 

protection from defoliation 

and reduction of egg 

mass deposition.

x The maximum application 

rate is 16 fl. oz. (0.25 lb.

ai) per acre per 

application. The minimum 

retreatment interval is 10 

days.

x Do not apply more than

128 fl. oz. (2 lb ai) per 

acre per calendar year.

POME FRUITS

Pome fruits include: apples, crabapples, loquat, mayhaw, pears (including oriental), and quince.

Ground Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F by conventional ground sprayers which are 

calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons per acre to trellised trees or trees 10 feet tall or less. For 

trees greater than 10 feet tall, use a minimum of 100 gallons per acre

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 20 gallons per acre. Confirm 2F 

can be applied by aerial applications when situations warrant. However, this method should not be used 

if the size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of the entire tree 

canopy.

Spray Adjuvant: The use of a spreader-sticker to maximize uniform coverage and distribution of the 

spray material is recommended.

Target Pests

Confirm 2F

fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

codling moth (east of the 

Rockies)

20

(0.31 lb. ai/acre)

For each codling moth generation, 

apply at initiation of egg hatch 

The maximum 
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codling moth (west of the 

Rockies)

For use against low to 

moderate infestations 

in conjunction with 

alternate control 

measures such as in 

established Mating 

Disruption blocks.

[150 to 250 Day Degrees (DD), 

base 50oF, following biofix1]

followed by a second application 

at 10 to 15 days following the first 

application (usually 450 to 550 

DD).

Additional applications at 10 to 15-

day intervals may be required 

under high infestations, sustained 

moth flight, or to ensure coverage 

of rapidly expanding fruits or 

foliage.

application rate is 20 

fl. oz. (0.31 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than 

120 fl. oz. Confirm 2F 

per acre per calendar 

year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 7 

days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

Do not graze livestock in

treated areas or feed 

cover crops grown in 

treated areas to 

livestock.

obliquebanded leafroller 

(west of the Rockies)

Spring (overwintering) 

generation: Make 1 to 2 

applications during the pink to 

petal fall period depending upon 

infestation level.

Summer generation: Begin

applications at early egg lay 

through early egg hatch (usually 

200 to 400 DD, base 43oF, 

following biofix1). Make a second 

application at 10 to 18 days later 

(usually 650 to 850 DD).

A third application 10 to 14 days 

after the second application may 

be required under high pressure, 

sustained moth flight or prolonged 

shoot growth.

obliquebanded leafroller Spring (overwintering) 

generation: Make 1 to 2 

applications during the pink to 

petal fall period depending on 

infestation level.

Summer generation: Begin

applications at peak moth flight 

(200 to 300 DD, base 43oF, 

following biofix1). Make a second 

application 7 to 14 days later 

(usually 500 to 600 DD).

A third application 10 to 14 days 

after the second application 

(usually 800 to 900 DD), may be 

required under high pressure, 

sustained moth flight or prolonged 

shoot growth.

Fall overwintering generation:

Apply to late season larval 

infestations of overwintering 

generation to minimize damage to 

the fruit.
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pandemis leafroller Spring (overwintering) 

generation: Make 1 to 2 

applications during the pink to 

petal fall period depending on 

infestation level.

Summer generation: Begin

applications at early egg lay 

through early egg hatch (250 to 

400 DD, base 41oF, following 

biofix1).

Make a second application 10 to 18 

days (usually 600 to 800 DD). 

Under heavy infestation a third 

application may be required 10 to 

14 days after the second 

application.

tufted apple bud moth 12 - 20

(0.19 - 0.31 lb.

ai/acre)

First generation: Make application 

at 10 to 30% egg hatch (600 to 

900 DD, base 45oF, after biofix1

depending upon local conditions). 

A second application at 60 to 90% 

egg hatch may be required under 

heavy infestation levels.

Second generation: Make the first 

application at 20 to 30% egg

hatch (2300 to 2500 DD).

A second application approximately 

14 days later may be required 

under high pressures or sustained 

moth flight or late maturing 

varieties.

eyespotted bud moth

fruittree leafroller

redbanded leafroller

variegated leafroller

20

(0.31 lb. ai/acre)

For control of other leafrollers, begin 

applications at early egg hatch for 

each generation. Make the first 

application before webbing and 

sheltering begins.

Make a second application in 10 to 

14 days to ensure complete 

coverage of rapidly expanding 

fruits or foliage.

lesser appleworm For each generation, apply at 

initiation of egg hatch before 

larvae enter the fruit. Make a 

second application 10 to 14 days 

following the first to ensure 

complete coverage of rapidly 

expanding fruits or foliage or 

under conditions of high 

infestation or sustained moth 

flight.

green fruitworm

laconobia fruitworm

10 - 20

(0.15 - 0.31 lb.

ai/acre)

Apply at initiation of egg hatch or at 

the first sign of larval infestation.

A second application may be 

required 10 to 14 days following 

the first application to ensure 

complete coverage of rapidly 

expanding fruits or foliage. 1Biofix is defined as first sustained adult catch in pheromone traps, typically, five moths in three traps within a sevenday period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for specific information regarding 

number, placement and management of pheromone traps.
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SUGARCANE

Ground Application: Make applications by conventional ground sprayers that are calibrated to deliver a 

minimum of 10 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 2 gallons per acre. Higher carrier 

volume may be required to provide thorough coverage under conditions of high temperatures, low 

humidity or dense crop canopy.

Spray Adjuvant: Use of a spreader-binder following the manufacturer's labeling is recommended to 

maximize coverage and distribution of spray mixture.

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

Sugarcane borer 

(Diatrea saccharalis)

6-8

(0.09 - 0.12 lb 

ai/acre)

Begin applications when first 

signs of feeding damage 

appear or when infestations 

reach threshold levels as 

defined by Cooperative 

Extension Service or other 

qualified professional 

authorities.

The maximum 

application rate is 16 fl. 

oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per acre 

per application.

Do not apply more than 64

fl. oz. per acre per 

calendar year.

The minimum retreatment 

interval is 10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

See Rotational Crop 

Restrictions in the body of

this label.

Mexican rice borer 

(Eoreuma loftini)

16

(0.25 lb. ai/acre)

Under heavy infestations, 

continuous moth flights and/or 

egg masses and larvae in all 

stages of development, 

reapplication on a 10- to 14-day 

schedule will be required to 

protect new growth until moth 

flights and/or hits subside.

TREE NUTS

[almond, beech nut, Brazil nut, butternut, cashew, chestnut, chinquapin, filbert (hazelnut), hickory 

nut, macadamia (bush) nut, pecan, walnut (black and English) including pistachio]

Almond

Ground Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F by conventional ground sprayers which are 

calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons per acre to almond trees 4th leaf or younger. For trees 5th 

leaf or older use a minimum of 100 gallons per acre. Ground speed of the sprayer should not exceed 2 

mph.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 20 gallons per acre. Confirm 2F 

can be applied by aerial applications when situations warrant. However, this method should not be used 

if the size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of the entire tree 

canopy.

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

peach twig borer 16 - 30

(0.25 - 0.47 lb.

ai/acre)

Spring (overwintering) 

generation: Make 1 to 2 

applications during the bloom to 

petal fall period depending on 

infestation level.

Summer generations: Begin

The maximum 

application rate is 30 fl. 

oz. (0.47 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.
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applications at peak moth flight 

(250 to 350 DD, base 50oF, 

following biofix) for each 

generation.

Additional applications at 10- to 

14-day intervals may be required 

under high pressure or sustained 

moth flight.

Higher use rates may also be used 

for extended residual 

effectiveness, higher pest 

infestation levels, larger trees or 

heavy, dense foliage.

Do not apply more than

122 fl. oz. per acre per 

calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 10 

days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

Do not graze livestock in 

treated areas or feed 

cover crops grown in 

treated areas to livestock.

navel orangeworm 18 - 30

(0.28 - 0.47 lb.

ai/acre)

Make first application at the 

initiation of hull split and make a 

second application 10 to 14 days 

later. Under heavy infestation a 

third application may be required 

10 to 14 days after the second 

application

Pecans

Ground Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F by conventional ground sprayers which are 

calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons per acre to trees 10 feet tall or less. For trees greater than 

10 feet tall, use a minimum of 100 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 5 gallons per acre. Confirm 2F can 

be applied by aerial applications when situations warrant. However, application by this method may result 

in reduced efficacy if the size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of 

the entire tree canopy.

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

pecan nut casebearer 8 - 16

(0.12 - 0.25 lb.

ai/acre)

For each generation, apply at the 

initiation of egg hatch (for first 

generation this is approximately 

8 to 15 days following first 

sustained moth catch1). Control 

of first generation pecan nut 

casebearer may require a 

second application under 

conditions of extended egg lay or 

for improved coverage of rapidly 

expanding nuts and foliage. Use 

higher rates for extended 

residual effectiveness, higher 

pest infestations, low crop load, 

larger trees or heavy, dense 

foliage.

The maximum 

application rate is 16 fl. 

oz. (0.25 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than 

122 fl. oz. per acre per 

calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 8 

days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

Do not graze livestock in 

treated areas or feed 

cover crops grown in 

treated areas to livestock.

hickory shuckworm Initiate applications at half-shell 

hardening. Make subsequent 

applications at 14-day intervals 

to shuck split or while nuts are 

susceptible to hickory 

shuckworm for heavy 

infestations.

fall webworm

walnut caterpillar

Make applications at the first sign 

of larval infestation.
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1First sustained moth catch (biofix) is defined as the date on which the total of five moths are captured in three 

pheromone traps within a seven-day period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for 

specific information regarding number, placement and management of pheromone traps.

Walnuts

Ground Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F by conventional ground sprayers which are 

calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons per acre to walnut trees 4th leaf or younger. For walnut 

trees 5th leaf or older use a minimum of 100 gallons per acre. Ground speed of the sprayer should not 

exceed 2 mph.

Aerial Application: Make applications of Confirm 2F in a minimum of 20 gallons per acre. Confirm 2F 

can be applied by aerial applications when situations warrant. However, this method should not be used 

if the size of the tree or density of the foliage prohibits thorough, uniform coverage of the entire tree 

canopy.

Split Application: In order to achieve thorough uniform coverage of extremely tall, dense trees, it may 

be preferable to apply a split application composed of both aerial and ground methods. Both portions of 

the application must be made within the timing window as described below. The total amount of Confirm 

2F applied in a split application cannot exceed 30 fl oz per acre. 

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

codling moth 16 - 30

(0.25 - 0.47 lb.

ai/acre)

For each codling moth generation, 

apply at initiation of egg hatch 

(200 to 250 DD following biofix1).

Control of first generation codling 

moth may require a second 

application 10 to 14 days 

following first application to 

ensure complete coverage of 

rapidly expanding foliage and 

expanding surface area of the 

walnut. After plant foliage 

expansion and walnut growth 

has ceased, multiple 

applications (every 14 to 21 

days) may be required to provide 

control of extended codling moth 

flights.

Higher use rates may also be used 

for extended residual 

effectiveness, higher pest 

infestation levels, larger trees or 

heavy, dense foliage.

The maximum 

application rate is 30 fl. 

oz. (0.47 lb. ai) per 

acre per application.

Do not apply more than 

122 fl. oz. per acre per

calendar year.

The minimum 

retreatment interval is 

10 days.

The Pre-Harvest Interval 

(PHI) is 14 days.

Do not graze livestock in 

treated areas or feed 

cover crops grown in 

treated areas to 

livestock.

navel orange worm Apply at initiation of egg hatch.

fall webworm

redhumped caterpillar

Apply at first sign of larvae 

appearance. 1First sustained moth catch (biofix) is defined as the date on which the total of five moths are captured in three 

pheromone traps within a seven-day period. Consult State Extension Specialists or other qualified authorities for 

specific information regarding number, placement and management of pheromone traps.

Tree Nut Crops Not Specifically Listed in the Above Charts

For control of lepidoptera pests for which Confirm 2F is registered.

Restrictions:

x The maximum application rate is 30 fl. oz (0.47 lb ai) per acre per application.
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x The Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI) is 14 days.

x The minimum retreatment interval is 10 days.

x Do not apply more than 122 fl. oz. per calendar year.

Performance of Confirm 2F against pests not listed on this label cannot be warranted nor can crop 

tolerance of Confirm 2F in all types and varieties of tree nuts be assured. If unsure, the user is advised 

to treat a few trees to observe for symptoms before treating large blocks of trees. Generally, optimum 

performance against lepidopterous pests (worms) is achieved when Confirm 2F is applied at the initiation 

of egg hatch. Reapplication in 10 to 20 days may be required if the plant part(s) to be protected from 

insect damage is rapidly growing or expanding or if pest infestations are heavy or extended.

Trees1, Forests2, and Shrubs3

1Trees include: Christmas Trees, nurseries and plantations, conifer seed orchards, ornamental and 

shade trees.

2Forests include: commercial, private and public forestland, conifer release sites, shelterbelts and 

windbreaks, and forest plantings.

3Shrubs include: woody shrubs and vines.

Because Confirm 2F must be ingested in order to be effective, it is essential that coverage is thorough 

and uniform. Higher carrier volumes and higher use rates are recommended for very large trees or 

dense stands and for heavy target pest infestations.

Ground Application: Hydraulic ground sprayers should be calibrated to deliver a minimum of 50 gallons 

per acre. For mist blowers or air blast sprayers, use a minimum of 10 gallons per acre.

Aerial Application: Make applications in a minimum of 1 gallon per acre. Higher carrier volumes are 

recommended when environmental conditions are less than ideal for aerial applications.

Target Pests

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fl. oz./acre Application Timing Restrictions

bagworms (Thridopteryx 

ephemeraeformis)

browntail moth (Euproctis

chrysorrhoea)

elm spanworm (Ennomos 

subsignaria)

fall cankerworm 

(Alsophila pometaria)

fall webworm (Hyphantria 

cunea)

4-8

(0.06 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

Apply to early instar (1st, 2nd, or 

3rd) larvae; in general, foliage 

development should be a 

minimum of 20%.

The maximum 

application rate is 8 fl. 

oz. (0.12 lb. ai) per acre 

per application.

Do not apply more than 16 

fl. oz. per acre per

calendar year.
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gypsy moth (Lymantria 

dispar)

hemlock looper 

(Lambdina fiscellaria)

jack pine budworm 

(Choristoneura pinus)

puss caterpillar 

(Megalopyqe 

opercularis)

tent caterpillar

forest, eastern, western 

(Malacosoma disstria,

Malacosoma 

americanum,

Malacosoma 

californicum)

zimmerman pine moth 

(Dioryctria zimmerman)

Uniform coverage of the 

foliage is essential to 

provide maximum 

protection from defoliation 

and reduction of egg mass 

deposition.

The minimum retreatment 

interval is 5 days.

pine tip moth

(Rhyacionia frustrana,

R. neomexicana, R.

buoliana, R. rigidana,

R. subtropica)

8

(0.12 lb. ai/acre)

Apply to early instar (1st to 2nd) 

larvae after each new foliage 

flush, in general, at 

approximately 25% shoot 

expansion.

spruce budworm 

(Choristoneura 

fumiferana and C.

occidentalis)

tussock moth (Dasychira 

pinicola, Lophocampa 

maculata, Orgyia 

pseudotsugata, O. 

vetusta)

4-8

(0.06 - 0.12 lb.

ai/acre)

Make application to 4th to 5th 

instar larvae that are actively 

feeding on foliage or outside 

candle caps.

Terms and Conditions of Use

If terms of the following Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use, and Limitation of Remedies are not 

acceptable, return unopened package at once to the seller for a full refund of purchase price paid. 

Otherwise, use by the buyer or any other user constitutes acceptance of the terms under Warranty 

Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use and Limitations of Remedies.

Warranty Disclaimer

Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is 

reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used in strict accordance with the directions, 

subject to the inherent risks set forth below. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Nippon Soda 

Co., Ltd. MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.

Inherent Risks of Use

It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with use of this product. Plant injury, lack of performance, 

or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as use of the product contrary to 

label instructions (including conditions noted on the label, such as unfavorable temperature, soil 

conditions, etc.), abnormal conditions (such as excessive rainfall, drought, tornadoes, hurricanes), 

presence of other materials, the manner of application, or other factors, all of which are beyond the 

control of Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. or the seller. All such risks shall be assumed by buyer.

Limitation of Remedies

To the extent consistent with applicable law, the exclusive remedy for losses or damages resulting from 

this product (including claims based on contract, negligence, strict liability, or other legal theories), shall 

be limited to, at Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.’s election, one of the following:
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1. Refund of purchase price paid by buyer or user for product bought, or

2. Replacement of amount of product used

To the extent consistent with applicable law, Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for losses or 

damages resulting from handling or use of this product unless Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. is promptly notified 

of such loss or damage in writing. In no case shall Nippon Soda Co., Ltd. be liable for consequential or 

incidental damages or losses.

The terms of the Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks of Use and this Limitation of Remedies cannot be 

varied by any written or verbal statements or agreements. No employee or sales agent or Nippon Soda 

Co., Ltd. or the seller is authorized to vary or exceed the terms of the Warranty Disclaimer or this 

Limitation of Remedies in any manner.

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