Macho® 4.0 FL is a systemic insecticide that, when applied to the soil, moves from the plant’s root system to the upper vegetative parts via the xylem tissue. This results in extended insecticidal activity to control pests that can vector detrimental virus transmission. Macho® 4.0 FL can be applied to a variety of crops to provide selective control of many key sucking and piercing insects.

Functions: Insecticide

IRAC Code: 4

Application Technique: Aerial Application, Chemigation, Foliage Applied, Ground Soil Applied, Sprayers

Formulation Type: Concentrate Solutions

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Identification & Functionality

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT:

Imidacloprid: 1-[(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl]-N-nitro-2-imidazolidinimine - 40.7%

OTHER INGREDIENTS - 59.3%

Contains 4 Ibs. of active ingredient per gallon

Features & Benefits

Product Features

• Macho® 4.0 FL is an eff ective solution for selective insect control as a soil or foliar application.

• Macho® 4.0 FL off ers outstanding control of aphids, Colorado potato beetles, leafhoppers, mealybugs, whitefl ies and many other sucking and piercing insects.

• Macho® 4.0 FL can be applied by ground, aerial or chemigation systems for the reduction and prevention of virus transmission by insects.

• Macho® 4.0 FL is systemic in nature which allows for continuous movement throughout all vegetative parts of the plant for an extended period.

Product Information

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Imidacloprid

INSECTICIDE GROUP: 4A

ACTIVE INGREDIENT PER GALLON: 4.0 lbs.

MODE OF ACTION: Nicontinic acetylcholine receptor agonists

PACKAGING: 4x1’s and 265 gals.

Applications & Uses

Product Use Rate

COTTON (Soil Treatment)

PESTS CONTROLLED Fluid ounces per 1,000 row-feet Fluid ounces per acre APPLICATIONS

Cotton aphid

Plant bugs

Thrips

Whiteflies

0.65

8.5 –10.6

(depending on row-spacing)

Apply specified dosage in one of the following methods:

• In-furrow spray during planting directed on or below seed.

• In a narrow band directly below the eventual seed row in a bedding operation 7 or fewer days before planting.

• Chemigation into root-zone through low-pressure drip or trickle irrigation.

RESTRICTIONS:

• Maximum Macho® 4.0 FL allowed per year when making soil applications: 10.6 fluid ounces per acre (0.33 lb. active ingredient per acre).

• Regardless of formulation or method of application, apply no more than 0.5 lb. active ingredient per acre per year, including seed treatment, soil, and foliar uses.

• Do not apply more than a total of 6 applications of the active ingredient per season.

• Do not graze treated fields after any application of Macho® 4.0 FL. See Resistance Management Section of this label.

COTTON (Foliar Treatment)

PESTS CONTROLLED PESTS CONTROLLED APPLICATIONS

Cotton aphid

Cotton leafhopper

Cotton fleahopper

Bandedwinged whitefly

Plant bugs (excludes Lygus hesperus)

Green stink bug

Southern green stink bug

Bollworm/bugworm

(ovicidal effect)

1–2

Apply specified rate per acre as a broadcast or directed foliar spray to an infested area as pest populations begin to build. Thorough uniform coverage is necessary to achieve optimum control. A spray adjuvant may be used to improve coverage. Macho® 4.0 FL may not knockdown established and heavy insect populations. Two applications may be required to achieve control. Scout fields and retreat if needed. Macho® 4.0 FL may be tank mixed with other insecticides as specified for knockdown of pests or for improved control of other pests.

RESTRICTIONS:

• Pre-harvest interval (PHI): 14 days

• Minimum interval between applications: 7 days

• Maximum Macho® 4.0 FL allowed per year when making foliar applications: 10 fluid ounces per acre (0.31 lb. AI per acre)

• Regardless of formulation or method of application, apply no more than 0.5 lb. active ingredient per acre per year, including seed treatment, soil, and foliar uses.

• Do not graze treated fields after any application of Macho® 4.0 FL.

• Macho® 4.0 FL may be applied through properly calibrated ground, aerial, or chemigation application equipment.

• Do not apply more than a total of 6 applications of the active ingredient per season.

PESTS SUPPRESSED Fluid ounces per acre

Lygus bug (Lygus hesperus)

Whiteflies (other than bandedwinged whitefly)

1.52–2

POTATO (Seed Piece Treatment)

PESTS CONTROLLED PESTS CONTROLLED Fluid ounces per acre* APPLICATIONS

Aphids

Colorado potato beetle

Flea beetles

Leafhoppers

Potato psyllid

Wireworms (seed-piece protection)

0.2 –0.4 4.0–8.0

Apply specified dosage as a diluted spray onto seed-pieces using a shielded spray system. Dilute with 3 parts water, or less, to 1-part Macho® 4.0 FL. Agitate or stir spray solution as needed. Fungicidal or inert absorbent dusts may be applied after Macho® 4.0 FL application. Apply only in areas with adequate ventilation or in areas that are equipped to remove spray mist or dust. Plant seed pieces as soon as possible after treating avoiding prolonged exposure of Macho® 4.0 FL treated seed-pieces to sunlight and in accordance with the specifications of your local Extension service.

RESTRICTIONS:

• Maximum Macho® 4.0 FL allowed per year when making seed piece treatment applications: 10.0 fluid ounces per acre (0.31 lb. active ingredient per acre)

• Do not use treated seed-pieces for food, feed, or fodder.

• Do not apply any subsequent application of Macho® 4.0 FL (in-furrow), or other imidacloprid containing products following a Macho® 4.0 FL seed-piece treatment.

* Based on a seeding rate of 2000 lbs. per acre.

PEST/DISEASES SUPPRESSED Fluid ounces per 1000 row-feet Fluid ounces per acre

Symptoms of:

Potato leaf roll virus (PLRV)

Potato yellows Net necrosis

0.4 8.0

  POTATO (Foliar Treatment)

PESTS CONTROLLED Fluid ounces per acre APPLICATIONS

Aphids

Colorado potato beetle

Flea beetles

Leafhoppers Psyllids

1.5

Apply specified rate per acre as a broadcast or directed foliar spray to an infested area as pest populations begin to build. Thorough uniform coverage is necessary to achieve o

Restrictions:

• Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI): 7 days

• Minimum interval between applications: 7 days

• Maximum Macho® 4.0 FL allowed per year when making foliar applications: 6.4 fluid ounces per acre (0.2 lb. AI per acre)

Directions for use

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 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. See individual crops for specific pollinator protection application restrictions. If none exist under the specific crop, for foliar applications, follow these application directions for crops that are contracted to have pollinator services or for food/feed & commercially grown ornamentals that are attractive to pollinators:

1. FOR CROPS UNDER CONTRACTED POLLINATION SERVICES 

Do not apply this product while bees are foraging. Do not apply this product until flowering is complete If an application must be made when managed bees are at the treatment site, the beekeeper providing the pollination services must be notified no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying.

2. FOR FOOD CROPS AND COMMERCIALLY GROWN ORNAMENTALS NOT UNDER CONTRACT FOR POLLINATION SERVICES BUT ARE ATTRACTIVE TO POLLINATORS

Do not apply this product while bees are foraging. Do not apply this product until flowering is complete and all petals have fallen unless one of the following conditions is met:

  • The application is made to the target site after sunset.
  • The application is made to the target site when temperatures are below 55°F The application is made in accordance with a government-initiated public health response.
  • The application is made in accordance with an active state-administered apiary registry program where beekeepers are notified no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying.
  • The application is made due to an imminent threat of significant crop loss, and a documented determination consistent with an IPM plan or predetermined economic threshold is met. Every effort should be made to notify beekeepers no less than 48-hours prior to the time of the planned application so that the bees can be removed, covered or otherwise protected prior to spraying.

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Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Personal Protective Eqiupment

Applicators and other handlers must wear:

  • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
  • Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, natural rubber, polyethylene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), or Viton
  • Shoes plus socks

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining personal protective equipment, PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.

User Safety Recommendations

Users should:

  • Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
  • Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
  • 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.
Environmental Hazards

Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops, plants or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops, plants or weeds if bees are foraging in the treatment area. This product is toxic to wildlife and highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates. This chemical demonstrates the properties and characteristics associated with chemicals detected in ground water. The use of this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in ground water contamination.

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Storage and Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal or cleaning of equipment. Open dumping is prohibited.

PESTICIDE STORAGE: Keep pesticide in original container. Do not put concentrate or dilute into food or drink containers. Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store diluted spray.

PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.