Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Active Ingredients
Bacillus mycoides isolate J 40.0% Other Ingredients 60.0% Total 100.0% * Equivalent to a minimum of 30 billion (3×1010) viable spores/g of product.
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlight
- Improves crop quality without compromising yield with over 20 years of trials showing no phytotoxicity
- Easy to use formulation that can alternate or mix with a broad list of fungicides and bactericides
- “Switches on” the plant’s built-in immune defenses by eliciting an IR response in plants to help fight against bacterial, viral and fungal diseases
- Low risk of developing resistance, the first fungicide in its class (FRAC P6)
- A residue exempt material with a 4 hour REI and a 0 day PHI
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Fungicide Target Species
- How It Works
The active ingredient of LifeGard® WG is a naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus mycoides isolate J (BmJ). Instead of the traditional approach of attacking disease directly, the naturally occurring ingenious mode of action triggers the plant’s built-in immune system. When triggered by application, plants “switch on” resistance genes, causing a cascade of plant metabolic responses that limit infection and disease development. LifeGard’s activation of a plant’s immune response is known as induced resistance, or IR. it is a highly effective mode of action for limiting infection and the development of bacterial and fungal diseases.
- Application : LifeGard is applied early, ideally the first spray of your disease management program as a preventative application before disease occurs.
- Activation : BmJ bacterium lands on the plants, induction or “activation” initiates. LifeGard spores trigger the SAR process by directly activating the NPR1 proteins within 3 hrs. PR proteins spread throughout the plant within 24 hrs.
- Defense & Attack :The plant responds with a cascade of metabolites that resist infection and the development of disease. Once the plant’s natural immune response activates, it remains primed and resistant to disease for up to 18 days.
- Direction For Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. These use directions must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. 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 State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
- Agricultural Use Requirement
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. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 4 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
• Waterproof gloves
• Shoes plus socks
• Protective eyewear
Properties
- Formulation Type
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Precautionary Statements
Personal Protective Equipment
Applicators and other handlers must wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, waterproof gloves, and protective eyewear, and wear a minimum of a NIOSHapproved particulate filtering facepiece respirator with any R, or P filter; OR a NIOSHapproved elastomeric particulate respirator with any R, or P filter; OR a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with HE filters. Repeated exposure to high concentrations of microbial proteins can cause allergic sensitization. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry
User Safety Recommendations
- Users should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
- Users should 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
Engineering controls
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides 40 CFR Section 170.607(d-f), the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in the WPS. IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn because a closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all PPE specified above for "applicators and other handlers" and have such PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or equipment breakdown.
Environmental Hazards
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.
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage:
Store in a dry area inaccessible to children. Store in original container only. Keep container closed when not in use. Store at temperatures below 77°F (25°C).
Pesticide Disposal:
Wastes resulting from the use of this product must be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling:
Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling if available or dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.