Protection of pollinators application restrictions – Bonide Systemic Insect Spray RTS User Manual
Page 11

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION: Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking,
chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to lakes,
streams or ponds. Do not dump rinse water into sewers or other bodies of water. This
pesticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming
plants or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming plants or
weeds when bees are foraging. Apply this product only as specified on this label.
PROTECTION OF POLLINATORS
APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS
EXIST FOR THIS PRODUCT
BECAUSE OF RISK TO BEES AND OTHER INSECT POLLINATORS.
FOLLOW APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS FOUND IN THE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE TO PROTECT POLLINATORS.
Look for the bee hazard icon
in the Directions for Use for each application site
for specific use restrictions and instructions to protect bees and other insect pollinators.
This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
Bees and other insect pollinators will forage on plants when they
flower, shed pollen, or produce nectar.
Bees and other insect pollinators can be exposed to this pesticide from:
• Direct contact during foliar applications, or contact with residues on plant
surfaces after foliar applications
• Ingestion of residues in nectar and pollen when the pesticide is applied as a
seed treatment, soil, tree injection, as well as foliar applications.