GALLTROL-A Label Brochure

GALLTROL – A®BIOLOGICAL PREVENTION OF CROWN GALL DISEASEBacterial inoculant which aids the control and prevention of crown gall on certain fruit,nut and ornamental nursery stock (including bare-root seedlings, liners and plantingstock)ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Agrobacterium radiobacter (Strain K84).............. 99.00%1.2 x 1011 c.f.u. /plate* (Equivalent to 1 liter of 1.2 x 108 cells per ml.)INERT INGREDIENTS: (occluded H20)........................................................ 1.00%100.00%* Each culture plate 150mm (6 inches) in diameter contains 50 ml. of agar culturemedium and has a surface of 17,663 sq. mm. or 28 sq. in. containing not less than1.2 x 1011 colony forming units of bacteria as a surface growth. Agar is not used –discard after removal of bacteria.Keep Out of Reach of ChildrenCAUTION – AVISOFIRST AIDSi usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted condetalle. (If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you indetail.)• Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water forIf In Eyes: 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first5 minutes, then continue rinsing.• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.• Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control centeror doctor or going for treatment.• For emergency information on Galltrol-A, call the National Pesticides InformationCenter at 1-800-858-7378, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time (PT), seven days aweek. During other times, call the poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.EPA Reg. No. 40230-1 LOT No.EPA Est. No. 040230-CA-001 Date Mfrd.Net weight (a.i.): 0.35 oz. Perishable usePatent PendingManufactured in U.S.A. byAgBioChem, Inc.3 Fleetwood CourtOrinda, Ca 94563(530) 586-1561www.agbiochem.comSTORAGE AND DISPOSALDo not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.Pesticide Storage: Store GALLTROL-A containers closed in a plastic bag underrefrigeration (35°-40°F) until ready for use. Use as soon after receipt as possible.Do not use after 120 days of receipt. GALLTROL-A bacteria may be inactivated byfreezing or by exposure to high temperature, sunlight and desiccation. Do not exposeplates to sunlight.Pesticide Disposal: Waste resulting from the use of this product may be disposed ofon-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.Container Disposal: Securely wrap petri dishes and packaging in newspaper anddispose of these in a sanitary landfill. Do not burn. GALLTROL agar culture mediaare depleted and inactive after use. The unsterile agar media and plates should bedisposed of through normal channels for non-toxic, non-burnable household wastes.DO NOT REPACKAGE GALLTROL.GALLTROL-A EPA Reg. No. 40320-1BIOLOGICAL PREVENTION OF CROWN GALL DISEASEActive Ingredient: (Agrobacterium radiobacter St. K84: 99% w/w)CAUTION: Keep Out of Reach of ChildrenINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:1. Remove the lid & submerge agar plate in container of water, 1 gallon of water perplate.2. While submerging plate in water, gently wipe off bacterial layer from agar surfacewith gloved hand. Do not break agar if to be used as a spray. Discard agar & dish.3. If a slurry is made, agitate slurry suspension before adding to sprayer. Add waterto a treatment volume of 1 gallon water per plate.4. Treat plants ASAP (maximum 12 hours) after wounding. Discard unusedsuspension after 24 hours.STORE IN REFRIGERATOR – DO NOT FREEZEDo not use after 120 days of receipt.READ FULL LABEL & INSTRUCTION FOR DETAILSAgBioChem, Inc., 3 Fleetwood Ct., Orinda, CA 94563WARRANTYNOTICE: To the extent consistent with applicable law, neither Manufacturer nor Sellermakes any warranty, express or implied concerning the use, effects of, or results fromuse of this product, other than as indicated on this label. To the extent consistent withapplicable law, buyer assumes all risks of use, storage and handling of this material notin strict accordance with directions contained on label.Revised 06/29/09[Following is sticker that will be placed on each culture plate (agar dish)]Use Precautions• Keep GALLTROL refrigerated (35°- 40°F). Use as soon after receipt as possible;do not use after 120 days. Do not use if frozen or allowed to get hot or dry.• When preparing dip or spray suspensions of GALLTROL, use clean containers andnonchlorinated water free of copper, zinc or bactericidal materials to avoid loss ofpotency.• GALLTROL bacteria may be inactivated by freezing or by exposure to hightemperatures, sunlight and desiccation. Do not expose plates to sunlight.GALLTROL bacteria do not survive well from day to day in water. Mix freshsuspension of GALLTROL each day.• Crown gall infections occur through fresh plant wounds. Dip or spray treated stockthe same day that wounding (e.g., cutting, lifting, digging, root pruning, handling) orplanting occurs.• After application, do not wash or remove the bacterial suspension from plants.Pre-existing gall infection is not controlled by GALLTROL.APPLICATION DIRECTIONSFor use only on the seeds, roots or stems of certain plants susceptible to crown gallinfection:Use Sites (Terrestrial and Greenhouse Non-food Crops)Non-Bearing Fruit and Nut Ornamental Nursery StockNursery Stockalmond, apple, apricot, blueberry,caneberries (blackberry, boysenberry, Euonymus, rose, weeping cherry,raspberry, youngberry), cherry, grape, willow, poplar, clematis, etc.kiwifruit, nectarine, peach, pearpecan, plum, prune, walnut(Note: resistant strains of crown gall bacteria may be found.)GALLTROL is used at the rate of bacteria from 1 plate per gallon of water(nonchlorinated). Remove the mass of bacteria from the agar surface by submergingplate in water and gently wiping with gloved hand. Mix bacteria with water in a cleanbucket for dip or hand spray. Rinse the plate free of bacteria and use immediately.Discard dish and agar. Plants should be treated within 12 hours after each event causingnew wounds. Wash roots clean and prune broken roots, if possible, before treating.Prepare new GALLTROL suspension whenever it becomes excessively dirty. Discardprepared solution after 24 hours. To spray, use small hand-operated sprayer producingcoarse spray with large droplets.Germinating Seed Application (Non-bearing Fruit and Nut Trees): Apply by dippingseed in GALLTROL immediately prior to planting in seed bed.Cutting Application: Dip or hand spray clean basal ends in GALLTROL mix. Treatbefore and after cold storage, when possible.Root and Stem Application: Bare-root stock should be dipped or thoroughly sprayed(saturated) with GALLTROL suspension to cover roots and stem up to bud or graftunion. One gallon of GALLTROL mix may treat following numbers of trees of specifiedcaliper size: 200 trees @ 3/4” - 1”; 300 trees @ 5/8”; 400 trees @ 1/2”; and 800 trees@ 1/4”. Amount of GALLTROL mix required will vary depending on size of root balland treatment method. Treat within 12 hours after lifting (digging) from nursery orcausing any other wounding event, and on the same day as planting.PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTSHAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALSCAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wearprotective eyewear. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and beforeeating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Applicators and other handlers must wear:• Long sleeved shirt and pants• Shoes plus shocks• Protective eyewearFollow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining PPE. If no suchinstructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPEseparately from other laundry.User Safety Recommendations• User should remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then washthoroughly and put on clean clothing.• User should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash outside ofgloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change intoclean clothing.Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, eitherdirectly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.Environmental Hazards: Do not apply to areas where surface water is present, or tointertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water whendisposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.DIRECTIONS FOR USEIt is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with thelabeling. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agencyresponsible for pesticide application.AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTSUse this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker ProtectionStandard, 40 CFR part 170. This standard contains requirements for the protection ofagricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers ofagricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions andexceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protectiveequipment (PPE), notification to workers, and restricted-entry interval. Therequirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are covered by the WorkerProtection Standard.Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entryinterval (REI) of 12 hours.PPE required for early entry to treated areas (that is permitted under the WorkerProtection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated,such as plants, soil, or water), is:• long-sleeved shirt and long pants• protective eyewear• socks and shoes