Seed Treatment For Listed Crops: Imidacloprid-Based Pest Protection.pdf

Key details include:

Product Composition:
- Active Ingredient: Imidacloprid (48.7% active ingredient)
- Other Ingredients (51.3%)
- Total: 100.0%

Safety Precautions:
- Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled.
- Requires use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including long-sleeved shirts, pants, socks, shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves.
- Environmental hazards: highly toxic to birds and aquatic invertebrates; harmful to bees; avoid application near water sources.

Usage Guidelines:
- For commercial seed treatment facilities and agricultural establishments at planting or immediately before.
- Use in liquid or slurry treaters only.
- Do not apply in a way that contacts workers or others; only protected handlers should be present during application.
- Follow mixing instructions thoroughly, test tank mixes for compatibility, and adhere to the most restrictive precautions on all product labels in mixtures.

Plant-Back Intervals:
- Immediate plant-back allowed after treatment for some crops (e.g., cereals, buckwheat, rice).
- 30-day plant-back interval for other specified crops.
- 12-month plant-back required for all other crops not listed on the label or without established tolerances.

Agricultural Use Requirements:
- Follow labeling instructions and comply with the Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR part 170) for worker safety.
- Do not enter treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours unless permitted by specific circumstances under the Worker Protection Standard.

Additional Notes:
- Treated seed must be adequately dyed to prevent accidental use as food or feed.
- Federal regulations establish official tolerances for pesticide residues; use only at specified rates.
- Treated seed cannot be used for food, animal feed, or oil processing.
- Labeling requirements for treated seed must comply with the Federal Seed Act.