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Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki strain EVB-113-19 fermentation solids, spores, and insecticidal toxins .................. 14.49%*
- OTHER INGREDIENTS:....................................................... 85.51%
- TOTAL:................................................................................ 100.00%
*Potency: 17,500 Cabbage Looper Units (CLU) per mg of product (equivalent to 76 billion CLU per gallon of product) The percent active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potency measurements are not federally standardized.
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
Why BT NOW?
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EASY TO USE LIQUID FORMULATION
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FOUR-HOUR REI — ZERO-DAY PHI
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LOW RESIDUE — MRL EXEMPT
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CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MANY BENEFICIALS AND POLLINATORS
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IDEAL FOR IPM PROGRAMS — LOW RESISTANCE POTENTIAL
(IRAC GROUP: 11A) -
TANK-MIX COMPATIBLE WITH MANY COMMONLY USED PESTICIDES, FERTILIZERS AND ADJUVANTS
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Crop
- Application Technique
- Insecticide Target Species
- Directions for use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the State or Tribal agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
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 only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. 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. 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
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas until sprays have dried The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses. Keep unprotected persons out of treated areas until sprays have dried
- Mode of Action
What is BT NOW's mode of action?
The Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki (Btk) bacteria found in BT NOW contains natural insecticidal endotoxins called “cry toxins”. When consumed by the larval stage of target lepidoptera pests, these toxins bind to specific receptors in the insect’s gut which immediately disrupts and paralyzes certain digestive functions. After the pest consumes Btk, plant tissue will be protected from further damage as the pest halts all feeding within hours. As the activated toxins disrupt membrane integrity in the caterpillar’s midgut, Btk spores enter the body, proliferate and kill the pest 2-5 days later.
Properties
- Formulation Type
- Physical Form
Safety & Health
- Precautionary Statements
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate 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.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
- Shoes plus socks
- Waterproof gloves
- Protective eyewear
Mixers/loaders and applicators must wear a NIOSH-approved particulate respirator with any R or P filter with NIOSH approval number prefix TC84A; or a NIOSH-approved powered air purifying respirator with an HE filter with NIOSH approval number TC-21C. 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.
- 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
For terrestrial uses: except when applying aerially over the forest canopy: 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 must not be applied aerially within ¼ mile of any habitats of threatened or endangered Lepidoptera. No manual applications can be made within 300 feet of any threatened or endangered Lepidoptera.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store BT NOW in the original container between 39°F (4°C) and 68°F (20°C) to ensure microbial purity and potency. Use product within 18 months of the date of manufacture. Store container upright and keep tightly closed when not in use. After extended storage, shake or stir contents to assure a uniform suspension.
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: For containers equal to 5 gallons or less: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows: Empty remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. 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 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 or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
For 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. Turn the container over onto its other 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. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by incineration.
For 264-gallon containers and/or larger returnable minibulk and bulk containers: Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller. To clean the container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this container into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more times. Return empty container for reuse, or offer for recycling if available or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by state and local authorities.