TerraStart® is a soil treatment and microbicide used for control of soilborne plant pathogens, pests and nematodes in field-grown crops. Its chemistry is designed to be aggressive on pathogens but soft on the environment allowing effective soil treatment with a minimal plant back interval. TerraStart is non-residual, has no mutational resistance and is an ideal alternative to conventional fumigation for pre-plant soil treatment.

Functions: Soil Conditioner

Chemical Family: Peroxides

Application Technique: Chemigation, Ground Soil Applied, Sprinklers

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Identification & Functionality

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Composition
  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT
  • Hydrogen Peroxide .........................................................................................18.50%
  • Peroxyacetic Acid ............................................................................................12.00%
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS: .................................................................................. 69.50%
  • TOTAL: ........................................................................................................... 100.0%

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

TerraStart works by penetrating soil through drip or drench irrigation and uses an oxidation chemical reaction to kill bacteria, fungus and spores. More specifically, TerraStart reacts with the enzymes and proteins that make up simple cell organisms on contact.

  • CHEMIGATE THROUGH DRIP, SPRINKLERS OR PIVOTS WITHOUT ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
  • 0-HOUR RE-ENTRY INTERVAL — SAVE TIME AND RETURN TO THE FIELD IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT
  • NO BUFFER ZONES REQUIRED — TREAT AND UTILIZE THE ENTIRE FIELD WITHOUT BUFFER ZONE RESTRICTIONS

Applications & Uses

Direct Inject Applications
Soil Type 1:132 Rate 1:265 Rate Gallons of Water to be Used/Treated Acre
Light (Sandy/Loam)
23
11.5 3,000 Gallons
Medium (Loam)
34
17
3,000 Gallons
Heavy (Loam/Clay) 44.5 22.5 6,000 Gallons

 

Soil Drench Applications
SOIL TYPE 1:132 Rate 1:265 Rate Gallons of Water to be Used/Treated Acre
Light (Sandy/Loam) 68 fl oz./ sq ft
OR
23 Gallons per Acre
34 fl oz. per sq ft
OR
11.5 Gallons per Acre
70 Gallons per Sq Ft
OR
3,000 Gallons per Acre
Medium (Loam) 97 fl oz. per sq ft.
OR
34 Gallons per Acre
48 fl oz. per sq ft.
OR
17 Gallons per Acre
100 Gallons per sq ft.
OR
4,500 Gallons per Acre
Heavy (Loam/Clay) 136 fl oz. per sq ft.
OR
45.5 Gallons per Acre
68 fl oz. per sq ft.
OR
22.5 Gallons per Acre
140 Gallons per sq ft.
OR
6,000 Gallons 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 through any irrigation system unless the chemigation instructions on this label are followed. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation

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, notification 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 (REI). The requirements in this box apply to the uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Applicators and handlers must wear coveralls over long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and chemical resistant footwear plus socks. When mixing and loading wear a chemical resistant apron. For overhead exposure wear chemical-resistant headgear. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses), and chemical resistant gloves. When cleaning equipment wear a chemical resistant apron. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instruction exists for washables, use detergent and hot water.

For enclosed environments: There is a restricted entry of one (1) hour for this product when applied via spraying to surfaces, equipment, structures and non-porous surfaces in enclosed glasshouses and greenhouses. PPE requirement 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 worn over long-sleeved shirt and pants, waterproof gloves and shoes plus socks. There is a restricted entry of zero (0) hours for pre-plant dip, seed treatment, soil drench, mop, sponge, dip, soak, rinse or other nonspraying application methods when used in enclosed environments such as glasshouses and greenhouses.

For field applications: There is a restricted entry of zero (0) hours for pre-plant dip, seed treatment, soil drench or other non-spraying application methods

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Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

DANGER CORROSIVE: Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. May be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Harmful if swallowed. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. When exposed to vapors or spray mist wear a respirator with an organic vapor removing cartridge with a prefilter approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval prefix TC-23C), or a canister approved for pesticides (MSHA/NIOSH approval prefix TC-14G), or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any N, R, P, or HE prefilter.

Wear chemical resistant goggles, rubber gloves and protective clothing when handling this product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Applicators and handlers must wear coveralls over long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and chemical resistant footwear plus socks. When mixing and loading wear a chemical resistant apron. For overhead exposure wear chemicalresistant headgear. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses), and chemical resistant gloves. When cleaning equipment wear a chemical resistant apron.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product. Do not reuse them.

User Safety Recommendations

Users should

  • Remove clothing 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

This pesticide is toxic to birds and fish. For terrestrial uses: Do not apply directly to water, or 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 washwater or rinsate.

This product is highly toxic to bees and other pollinating insects exposed to direct contact on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees or other pollinating insects are actively visiting the treatment area. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to crops where beneficial are part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy

Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans, or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

Pesticide Storage: Store in original containers in a cool, well-vented area, away from direct sunlight. Do not allow product to become overheated in storage. This may cause increased degradation of the product, which will decrease product effectiveness. In case of spill, flood area with large quantities of water.

Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. If wastes cannot be disposed of according to label directions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste Representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.

Container Handling: (Containers equal to or less than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration. Do not burn, unless allowed by state and local ordinances.

Container Handling: (Containers greater than 5 gallons): Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Triple rinse container (or equivalent) promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least one complete revolution for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Offer for recycling if available.