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U.S. EPA, Pesticide Product Label, LOCKDOWN XL, 03/28/2006 3/de1;.oo6 U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA Reg. Number: . Date of Issuance: Office of Pesticide Programs Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511 C) 82681-2 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Term of Issuance: Unconditional NOTICE OF PESTICIDE: ---.X Registration Name of Pesticide Product: _ Reregistration (under FIFRA. as amended) LockDownTM XL Name and Address of Registrant (include ZIP Code): Agricultural Research Initiatives, Inc., 700 Research Center Blvd., Fayetteville. AR 72701 At!: Kelly Cartwright I Note: Changes in labeling differing in substance from that accepted in connection with this regislr.ltion must be submitted to and accepted by the j Biopcsticides and Pollution Prevention Division prior to use afthe label in commerce. In any correspondence on this product always refer to the above EPA regiscration number. On the basis of information furnished by the registrant. the above named pesticide is hereby registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Registration is ill no way to be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of this product by the Agency. In order to protect health and the environment. the Administr.ltor. on his motion. may at any time suspend or cancel the registration ofa pestiCide in accordance with the Act The acceptance of any name in connection with the registration of a product under this Act IS not to be construed as gi ving the registrant a right to exclusive use of the name or to its use if it has been covered by others. This registration does not eliminate the need for continual reassessment of the pesticide. If EPA determines at any time that additional data are required to maintain in effect an existing registration. the Agency will require submission of such data under section 3(c)(2)(B) of FlFRA. This product is registered in accordance with FlFRA section 3(c)(5) and is subject to the following conditions: 1. Make the following modification to the stamped enclosed label: Change the EPA File Symbol No. 82681-E to EPA Reg. No. 82681-2 2. Submit two (2) copies of the final printed labeling before you release the product for shipment. A stamped copy of the label is enclosed for your records. Date: EPA FonnSp6 TII LockDown XL Label For selective postemergence control of Northern Jointl'etch (Curly Indigo) in Rice. LuckDmlR Xl.. is a two component prodnct Component A: a fungal spore rehydrating agent ComlJonent B: Active lnllredient lJlus other inf!Tedients Active Ingredient: Colletotrichum g!oeosporioides f. sp aeschynomene and fermentation medium ......................................................................................30.0 % Other Ingredients: ............................................................ _...................................... 70.0% Total: .................................................................................................................. 100.0% Contains at least 7 X 10' viable fungal spores (CFU's)/grarn of product KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION FIRST AID • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes If in eyes • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye • Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice Hotline: Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. For emergency information, you can reach a local poison control center at 1-800-222·1.2-22.0 -.-~~,:.,,-.,-...., o 00 EPA Reg. No.: EPA Establishment No.: 082681-AR-001 In EPA Lett:!!" Deled • ••••••• •• Agricultural Research Initiatives, Inc. (ARI) ~ -;/;;''//06 •., • • • ..... • ••••• 700 Research Center Blvd. Uz.1~ m~ ~edend I:z..:e'!!th:b. • • • Ftc,l£'!"idc. 4:11 3.~r.'.. ~... ,;~..: .\ct •••• •• Fayetteville, AR 7270 I o ao 3Jil~&ded~ ror .J:t~ ;,~-: ,;.t:b •••• ••••• 479-841-3699 .re-~~ i.u::J~~ ;Pi~ {~-.-:!. ~'fo. • • • ••••• 479-575-7446 (FAX) •••• dkelh·c·cl-alltel.net • •• • • Net Contents •••• • 1100 to 4400 gms offormulated C.g.a. spores {I-4 bags with each bag containing 1100 gm6j : • 1 to 4 quarts of rehydrating agent in l-qt packages NOTE-UOO gms of formulated C.g.a. spores plus 1 qt of rehydrating agent will treat 10 acres PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC AN1MAl.S: CAUTION. Causes slight eye irritaIion. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and _or after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. PERSONAL PROTECTNE EQUIPMENT (pPE): Applicators and omer handlers mwt wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves and shoes plus soclcs. All mixer/loaders and applicatOrs must wear a dustlmist-filtering respirator (MSHAINIOSH approval number prefix TC-2lC), or a NIOSH approved respirator with any N, P, R. or HE filter. This requirement may be modified for closed systems, and for applicators in an enclosed cab. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensiri2ation. Follow manufucturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions tor washables exist. use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. ARI, INC .• 700 Resean:h Center Blvd., Fayettevill., AR 72701 Application tor LockOown XL February 9, tODd 1 .3 ;- 7 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. Users should wash hands before eating. drinking. chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Keep out of lakes, ponds, or streams. Do not apply directly to water except as indicated in the directions for use. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. 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 fanns, forests, nurseries and greenhouses. and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notificatio~ and emerg~ncy assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted entry intervals (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standsrd. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval of 4 hours. PPE requirement for early entry to treated areas that is pennitted WIder the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated. such as plants, soil or water, is coveralls, warerproof gloves and shoes plus socks. DIRECTIONS FOR USE THIS PRODUCT MAY ONLY BE APPLIED IN THE STATES OF ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA & MISSISSIPPI. READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this \ " .. ,-' product in a way that will contact workers or other person, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. GENERAL INFORMATION LockDtnO'll XL is a postem'ergence mycoherbicide containing a fungus for control of the weed northern jointvetch (curly indigo) AeschYllomelle virginica (L.) B.S.P. in rice (Ory::a sariva L.I. Apply Lockl!lIIO'11 XL /0 emerged northern jointvetch plants that are from 8 to 24 inches tall anti have not reached the bloom stage. 1.0d,J)",,",, XL will caUSe disease lesions that completely encircle the stems of the northern jointvetch plants. The fungus primarily infects the stems of the weed but it also infects the petioles and leaflets. Diseased plants wilt and may die. Plants not killed by /.",,1;1>""'11 XL are stunted, unthrifty, and unable to produce seed or compete with the crop. Death of northern jointvetch plants may not occur for five (5) weeks or more after application. r.nd, n""·,, Xl. is a two·component product. Component A consists of a water soluble spore rehydrating agent that allows the spores to take up water to facilitate germination. Component B consists of a water suspendible. dried fungal spore granular formulation of Colletotrichum g/oeosporioides f. sp. aeschynomene that is suspended in water just before use. Both component A and component B are sold in a 2·g.lIon plastic mixing container with lid. QIRECTIONS FOR APPLICATION OF LockD""'11 XL TO CONTROL NORTHERN JOINTVETCH APPLICA nON RATE: One bag of formulated e.g.a. spores (component B) plus one quart of rehydrating agent (component A) mixed in water will treat 10 acres WHEN TO .-U'PLY Lad,I)'".." XI.. At any vegetative state of rice growth if the northern jointvetch is at least 8 inches tall. Rice fields should be flooded before application. ARt, INC .• 700 Research Center Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72101 AppUcatlon tor l..ockDown XL February 9,2006 2 Remarks: Do not apply [ockJ)f}l1'11 XL after rice beads emerge from the boot: spraying at this time will not c0!Dpletely prevent seed. production of northern jointvetch. Timing: Apply LockDOl"" XL when the leaves of northern jointvetch are moist and are expected to ~emain so for at least 12 hOllrs. Following Loc/;{loml XL application, free moisture or a relative humidity above SO%. and air temperatures of approximately 80F are necessary for at least 12 hOllrs for development ofthe highest degree ojin[ecrion. These conditions usually prevail during the I!llelling ill ricejields.
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