DuPont Authentication Velpar H - 65396 - Manual (Page 5)

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
This product may be used as part of an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) program that can include biological,
cultural, and genetic practices aimed at preventing economic
pest damage. IPM principles and practices include field
scouting or other detection methods, correct target pest
identification, population monitoring, and treating when
target pest populations reach locally determined action
thresholds. Consult your state cooperative extension service,
professional consultants or other qualified authorities to
determine appropriate action treatment threshold levels for
treating specific pest/crop systems in your area.
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling.
DuPont™ VELPAR® L should be used only in accordance with
recommendations on this label, or in supplemental DuPont
publications.
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or
other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected
handlers may be in the area during application. For any
requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the agency
responsible for pesticide regulation.
The correct use rates by crop and geographical area,
specified on this label, and proper mixing/loading site
considerations and application procedures must be followed
to minimize potential for hexazinone movement into ground
water. Users are encouraged to consult with their state
Department of Agriculture, Extension Service, or other
pesticide lead agency for information regarding soil
permeability, aquifer vulnerability, and best management
practices for their area.
AGRICULTURAL USES
VELPAR® L is recommended for control of certain weeds in
established alfalfa grown for hay.
• Do not apply within 30 days of harvest (cutting for hay), or
feeding of forage or grazing.
• Do not exceed 6 pints per acre per application.
• Do not exceed 6 pints (1.5 pounds active ingredient
hexazinone) per acre per year.
• Do not use on alfalfa grown for seed in any state except
California.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
NON-DORMANT AND SEMI-DORMANT VARIETIES
In the following states, make a single application of VELPAR®
L during the winter months when alfalfa plants are in the least
active stage of growth.
Arizona Montana Oklahoma Washington
California Nebraska Oregon Wyoming
Colorado Nevada South Dakota
Idaho New Mexico Texas
Kansas North Dakota Utah
In the following states, make a single application of VELPAR®
L either in the spring before new growth exceeds 2 inches in
height or to alfalfa stubble after cutting, following hay removal
and before regrowth exceeds 2 inches in height.
Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont
Delaware Maryland New Jersey Virginia
Illinois Massachusetts New York West Virginia
Indiana Michigan Ohio Wisconsin
Iowa Minnesota Pennsylvania
Kentucky Missouri Rhode Island
ALFALFA
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, notifi-
cation, 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 apply this product in a way that will contact workers
or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only
protected handlers may be in the area during application.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during
the restricted entry interval (REI) of 24 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 :
Coveralls.
Chemical resistant gloves made of any waterproof
material.
Shoes plus socks.
Protective eyewear.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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