Precision Accu-Pak *
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INSECT GROWTH REGULATOR
For control of selected insects, including whiteflies, soft scales, fungus gnats, thrips, shore flies, and lepidopterous leafminers in container and landscape
ornamentals, nurseries, greenhouse ornamental crops, and interiorscapes
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Fenoxycarb: (CAS No. 72490-01-8) 25.0%
OTHER INGREDIENTS: 75.0%
TOTAL: 100.0%
Precision is a wettable powder.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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CAUTION
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See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
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EPA Est. 67545-AZ-1G EPA Est. 5905-GA-01H
EPA Reg. No. 100-750
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(Superscript is first letter of lot number on container)
Made in Switzerland should be directed to the crawler stage. Repeat applications at 7-14
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
day intervals to control the immature stages of the insect pests. Apply
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This outer protective container contains Precision in 8 small, inner Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the the spray mixture uniformly to all surfaces of the plants, particularly the
water-soluble pouches. Entire inner pouches and their contents dis- Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard con- stem and the undersides of the leaves. Spray the plants to the point of
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tains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms,
solve in water. After opening outer container, immediately dump the runoff. Follow the manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations for proper use of
forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural
required number of pouches into the partially filled sprayer or mix tank. application equipment.
pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
Do not handle the soluble pouches or expose them to moisture, since For the control of fungus gnats (Bradysia spp.) and shore flies (Scatella
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific
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this may cause rupturing. If not using all water-soluble pouches, press spp.), apply 4 oz. of Precision in 100 gals. of water as a spray to all sur-
instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label
to reseal the outer protective container for storage. Novartis and the faces where the insect pests may breed. This includes the potting
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about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry
Seller strongly recommend against using partial water-soluble pouch- media surfaces, bench tops, undersides of benches, and the areas
interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this
es of Precision. Such practice may result in injury and/or failure of under the benches that may be contaminated with potting media or
product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
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algae. For best results, the sprayed surfaces should be drenched with
performance. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas dur-
sufficient water to thoroughly wet the surface of the pots and soil under
ing the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
the benches. Repeat applications on a 10-14 day schedule to minimize
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under reinfestations.
WARRANTY
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with any-
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For use during plug establishment and on newly established bedding
thing that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is:
IMPORTANT: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions
plants, do not exceed 2 oz. of Precision per 100 gals. of spray on a 14-
of Sale and Warranty before using this product. If terms are not 鈥? Coveralls 鈥? Waterproof gloves 鈥? Shoes plus socks day schedule.
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acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
For control of lepidopterous leafminers (e.g., azalea leafminer, citrus
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS leafminer), apply 6-8 oz. of Precision per 100 gals. of water when
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND WARRANTY
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are oviposition begins on the new flush of growth. A second application
NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricul-
The Directions for Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts should be made 14-21 days later. Applications should be made in full
tural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this coverage sprays to the point of runoff.
based on field use and tests. The directions are believed to be reliable
product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests,
and should be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate For the control of honeylocust pod gall midge (Dasineura gleditschiae)
nurseries, or greenhouses.
all risks inherently associated with use of this product. Crop injury, on honeylocust trees, apply Precision at 2-4 oz. in 100 gals. of spray
Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until
ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because in combination with an adulticide labeled for this pest. Spray the plants
sprays have dried. to the point of runoff. Applications should be made on a 14-day
of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or
schedule or based on field surveys. Precision, when used in this man-
the manner of use or application all of which are beyond the control of Observe all precautions and limitations on this label and on the labels ner, will result in reduced viable larvae and pupae compared to use of
Novartis Crop Protection, Inc. or the Seller. All such risks shall be of each product used in tank mixtures with this product. the adulticide alone.
assumed by the Buyer.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRE- Precision will not control the adult stages of the insect pests. For
CAUTIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN CROP INJURY,
Novartis warrants that this product conforms to the chemical descrip- control of adults, insecticides labeled for adult insect control
ILLEGAL RESIDUES, AND/OR POOR INSECT CONTROL.
tion on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the should be used.
Directions for Use subject to the inherent risks referred to above.
GENERAL INFORMATION Do not exceed a maximum of 30 applications per year for green-
Novartis makes no other express or implied warranty of
house use.
For control of selected insects, such as whiteflies (sweet potato and
Fitness or Merchantability or any other express or implied
greenhouse), soft scales, fungus gnats, shore flies, and lepidopterous Application Instructions for Use in Irrigation Systems
warranty. In no case shall Novartis or the Seller be liable
leafminers, in landscape ornamentals, container grown ornamentals,
for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting Chemigation: Do not apply Precision through any type of irrigation
non-bearing fruit and nut trees in nurseries, Christmas tree plantations,
from the use or handling of this product. Novartis and the Seller system when applying for control of foliar insects. Precision may be
ground covers, greenhouse, lath and shade house ornamental crops,
offer this product, and the Buyer and user accept it, subject to the fore- applied through overhead irrigation at rates recommended in this label
and interiorscapes.
to provide proper coverage of all surfaces when treating for fungus
going Conditions of Sale and Warranty, which may be varied only
Precision can be used in conjunction with IPM practices including the gnats and shore flies. Do not apply this product through any other type
by agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of
early detection of target insect populations, use with beneficial insects, of irrigation system. Plant injury or lack of effectiveness can result from
Novartis. threshold treatment levels, cultural control practices, and other proce- nonuniform distribution of treated water. If you have questions about
dures to manage target pest populations. Refer to local extension or calibration, you should contact State Extension Specialists, equipment
DIRECTIONS FOR USE university personnel or brochures for information on IPM practices. manufacturers, or other experts. Do not connect an irrigation system
(including greenhouse systems) used for pesticide applications to a
APPLICATION
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis- public water system unless the pesticide label-prescribed safety
tent with its labeling. devices for public water systems are in place. A person knowledgeable
For control of white flies (silverleaf [alias sweet potato] and green-
house), thrips (including Western flower thrips), and soft scale insects of the chemigation system and responsible for its operation, or under
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other
(such as brown soft scale, cottony cushion scale, euonymus scale, the supervision of the responsible person, shall shut the system down
persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may
magnolia white scale, oleander pit scale, wax scale, white peach scale, and make necessary adjustments should the need arise.
be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your etc.), apply 2-4 oz. of Precision per 100 gals. of water as soon as the
State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Operation Instructions
presence of target insects is detected. Sprays for control of scale
1. The system must contain a functional check-valve, vacuum relief Add 1/2-2/3 of the required amount of water to the spray or mix tank. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
valve, and low pressure drain appropriately located on the irriga- With the agitator running, drop the required number of unopened sol-
tion pipeline to prevent water-source contamination from backflow. uble packets of Precision into the tank all at once. Continue agitation Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
while adding the remainder of the water. Tank mix partners may be
2. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, auto-
CAUTION
added only when: (1) the Precision packets and their contents have
matic, quick-closing check-valve to prevent the flow of fluid back
dissolved and dispersed into the mix water, and (2) when the tank has
toward the injection pump. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes moderate eye
filled with water. Maintain agitation when adding the tank mix partners irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
3. The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, nor-
and while spraying the solution onto the crop. or clothing.
mally closed, solenoid-operated valve located on the intake side of
the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to pre- Precautions: (1) Water-soluble packets of Precision must be com- Statement of Practical Treatment
vent fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irri- pletely dissolved and dispersed in water before any other tank mix part-
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical atten-
gation system is either automatically or manually shut down. ner, including micronutrients or other liquid or dry fertilizer is added to
tion.
the spray solution. (2) When more than one product is packaged in
4. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to auto-
water-soluble packets, add all of those products at once to the mix or If in eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water. Call a physician if irrita-
matically shut off the pesticide injection pump when the water
spray tank. Apply any other products after the soluble packets have
pump motor stops. tion persists.
completely dissolved and the material has completely dispersed into
5. The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pres- If inhaled: Move victim to fresh air.
the mix water.
sure switch which will stop the water pump motor when the water
Note: Do not let spray mixture stand overnight in the spray tank. Rinse Personal Protective Equipment
pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is
spray tank at the end of the day.
adversely affected. Applicators and other handlers must wear:
6. Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displace- Table 1: Application to Control Whiteflies, Scales, and 鈥? Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
ment injection pump (e.g., diaphragm pump), effectively designed Thrips
鈥? Waterproof gloves
and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides Area to be treated 20,000 10,000 5,000
and capable of being fitted with a system interlock. 鈥? Shoes plus socks
Water Volume 100 gals. 50 gals. 25 gals.
7. Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intend- (sq. ft.) The use of coveralls and a respirator with either an organic vapor
ed for treatment. Avoid spray overlap as injury may result. removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides or a canis-
Number of Water- 2-4 1-2 1
ter approved for pesticides is recommended during application.
8. Prepare a minimum mixture of 1 gal. of water to 1 packet of Soluble Packets
Precision and inject this mixture into the system. Injecting a larg- Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no
er volume of a more dilute mixture will usually provide more accu- Table 2: Spray Application to Control Fungus Gnats and such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and
rate calibration of metering equipment. Maintain sufficient agita- Shore Flies* wash PPE separately from other laundry.
tion to keep Precision in suspension.
Area to be treated 20,000 10,000 5,000
9. Meter into irrigation water during the beginning of the irrigation User Safety Recommendations
(sq. ft.)
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cycle. It is important to continue running the system after the Water Volume 100 gals. 50 gals. 25 gals. Users should:
Precision application is finished to remove all the product from the
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Number of Water- 4 2 1 鈥? Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
foliage and get it into the areas where the immature insect stages
Soluble Packets tobacco, or using the toilet.
are located.
*For drench application: First apply as a spray and drench in with suf-
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Precaution for irrigation applications: Where distribution pat- 鈥? Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then
ficient water to thoroughly wet the surface of the potting medium and
terns do not overlap sufficiently, unacceptable control may result. wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
soil under benches following the spray application.
Where distribution patterns overlap excessively, injury to desirable
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Environmental Hazards
plants may result. Electrostatic Spraying Systems, PulsFog Systems, or Other
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Low Volume Systems
Notes: (1) Precision has been evaluated for safety to many green- This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff
house, nursery, bulb, and ornamental plants as a foliar spray for white- from treated sites may be hazardous to aquatic invertebrates in adja-
Precision has been evaluated and shown to be effective for foliar appli-
fly, thrips, scales, etc. and as a drench for control of fungus gnats and cent aquatic sites. For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or
cations when applied through these application systems. To calculate
shore flies. Precision has been shown to be safe on over 150 foliage to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the
the amount of product to be applied, use the appropriate amount of
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plants, bedding plants, flowering plants, and nursery cultivars grown mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
Precision for the square footage to be treated with spray as listed. The
under University research and commercial production conditions. equipment wash waters.
amount of carrier (water) is dependent on the amount needed for ade-
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While many species and cultivars have been tested and exhibited safe- quate coverage. Electrostatic Spraying Systems should not be used for
ty to labeled rates of Precision, each specie and cultivar should be eval- * Accu-Pak庐 and PrecisionTM trademarks of Novartis
applications to control fungus gnats and shore flies. By design,
uated for phytotoxicity prior to making an application to the entire crop. U.S. Patent No. 4,215,139
Electrostatic Spraying Systems evenly position nearly all the spray
(2) To evaluate possible phytotoxic effects, before treating ornamental 漏1998 NovartisNovartis Crop Protection, Inc.
material on the plant surface and not on the soil and growing media,
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crops, the grower should test Precision on a small group of plants, Turf and Ornamental Products
which is the planned target.
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under the same conditions in which they will be grown, for at least 2 Greensboro, North Carolina 27419
weeks. (3) Applications should not be made to poinsettia after bract
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
formation.
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Pesticide Storage
Mixing Instructions
Do not store this product under wet conditions; store in a cool, dry
Prepare no more spray mixture than is necessary for the immediate
place. Handle outer container carefully to avoid breakage of inner sol-
operation. Thoroughly clean spray equipment before using this prod-
uct. Agitate thoroughly before and during application. Rolling agita- uble pouches.
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tion is suggested to keep Precision thoroughly mixed and in suspen-
Pesticide Disposal
sion. Flush spray tank thoroughly with clean water daily after use and
dispose of pesticide rinsate by application to a previously treated area.
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Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Wastes
Precision Alone: Add 1/2-2/3 of the required amount of water to the resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at
an approved waste disposal facility.
spray or mix tank. With the agitator running, drop the required num-
ber of unopened soluble packets of Precision into the tank all at once. Container Disposal
Continue agitation while adding the remainder of the water. Begin
Do not reuse outer container. Dispose of empty outer container in a
application of the spray solution after the packets have dissolved and
sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local
the material has completely dispersed into the mix water. Maintain agi-
authorities, dispose of by burning. If container is burned, stay out of
tation until all of the mixture has been applied.
smoke.
Precision + Tank Mixtures: Precision is compatible with most
commonly used insecticides, fungicides, and spray adjuvants used in For minor spills, leaks, etc., follow all precautions indicated on this
the production of bedding plants, ornamentals, and other crops grown label and clean up immediately. Take special care to avoid contamina-
in nurseries. When using Precision in tank mixture with other pesti- tion of equipment and facilities during cleanup and disposal of wastes.
cides, observe all directions for use and precautions on the respective In the event of a major spill, fire, or other emergency, call 1-800-888-
tank mix label. 8372, day or night.
Precision* Accu-Pak* Insect Growth Regulator
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