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VECTOLEX WDG BIOLOGICAL LARVICIDE WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE

SUMITOMO BIORATIONALS COMPANY LLC · Bacillus sphaericus 2362, serotype H5a5b, strain ABTS 1743 solids, spores and insecticidal toxins (See also PC Code 119801) 51.2% · EPA Reg 73049-57 · INSECTICIDE; MICROBIAL PESTICIDE Document last checked 2015-06-09

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Active ingredient Bacillus sphaericus 2362, serotype H5a5b, strain ABTS 1743 solids, spores and insecticidal toxins (See also PC Code 119801) 51.2%
Manufacturer SUMITOMO BIORATIONALS COMPANY LLC
Category INSECTICIDE; MICROBIAL PESTICIDE

Full details for VECTOLEX WDG BIOLOGICAL LARVICIDE WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE

EPA registration data Reg. 73049-57 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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VectoLex WDG is a water-disperisble granule formulation used to control mosquito larvae species. It is applied to various outdoor locations, including water bodies, stormwater drainage systems, wastewater sites, marine/coastal areas, rice fields, and irrigated crops. This product can be applied via ground application using spray equipment like mist blowers or hand-pumps, or through aerial application using fixed-wing or helicopter aircraft.

Pests covered (2)
mosquito larvae species*MOSQUITOES (LARVAE)
Areas treatable (25)
Wastewater: Sewage effluent, sewage lagoons, oxidation ponds, septic ditches, animal waste lagoons, and impounded wastewater associated with fruit and vegetable processingStormwater/Drainage Systems: Storm sewers, catch basins, drainage ditches, retention ponds, detention ponds and seepage pondsMarine/Coastal Areas: Salt marshes, mangroves, and estuariesWater Bodies: Natural and manmade aquatic sites such as lakes, ponds, rivers, canals and streamsDormant Rice Fields: Impounded water in dormant rice fieldsRice, pastures/hay fields, orchards, citrus groves and irrigated cropsRICE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)RICE (DORMANT APPLICATION)PASTURES (GRASS) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CITRUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)AERIAL APPLICATIONLAKES (WATER TREATMENT)PONDS (WATER TREATMENT)ORCHARDS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)RIVERS (WATER TREATMENT)STREAMS (WATER TREATMENT)MANGROVE SWAMPS (WATER TREATMENT)CATCH BASINS (WATER TREATMENT)STORM WATER RETENTION AREASESTUARIESSALT MARSHES (WATER TREATMENT)ANIMAL WASTE MATERIALSCANALSDRAINAGE DITCHES (SLOW FLOWING) (WATER TREATMENT)SEWAGE EFFLUENT WATER

How to treat each type of area 6

Wastewater: Sewage effluent, sewage lagoons, oxidation ponds, septic ditches, animal waste lagoons, and impounded wastewater associated with fruit and vegetable processing

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre

Stormwater/Drainage Systems: Storm sewers, catch basins, drainage ditches, retention ponds, detention ponds and seepage ponds

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre

Marine/Coastal Areas: Salt marshes, mangroves, and estuaries

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre

Water Bodies: Natural and manmade aquatic sites such as lakes, ponds, rivers, canals and streams

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre

Dormant Rice Fields: Impounded water in dormant rice fields

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre For application only during the interval between harvest and preparation of the field for the next cropping cycle

Rice, pastures/hay fields, orchards, citrus groves and irrigated crops

Target pest Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
mosquito larvae species* Outdoor 0.5-1.5 lbs/acre 8-24 oz/acre Use higher rates (1-1.5 lbs/acre or 16-24 oz/acre) in areas where extended residual control is necessary, or in habitats having deep water or dense surface cover.

Mixing instructions 2

For pests Amount Per Label notes
mosquito larvae species* 0.5-1.5 lbs or 8-24 oz (227-680 g) 5-100 gallons of water per acre For ground application; use hand-pump, airblast, mist blower, or other spray equipment.
mosquito larvae species* 0.5-1.5 lbs or 8-24 oz (227-680 g) per acre For aerial application; apply 0.5-10 gal of the final spray mixture per acre through fixed wing or helicopter aircraft.

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 2