RootShield® Granules

Biological Fungicide

CROPS ON WHICH ROOTSHIELD GRANULES MAY BE USED

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain KRL-AG2* 1.15%
OTHER INGREDIENTS 98.85%
TOTAL 100.00%
7

*Contains at least 1.0 x 10colony forming units per gram dry weight.

EPA Reg. No. 68539-3 Lot No.:
EPA Est. No. 068539-NY-001 Use Before:

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

FIRST AID
If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for
15-20 minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes,
then continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS - CAUTION:

Avoid contact with skin or eyes. Avoid breathing dust.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Applicators and other handlers must wear: a) long sleeved shirt and long
pants; b) shoes plus socks; c) when dumping or opening bags, or other
operations where dusts may be created, wear a dust/mist filtering respirator
(MSHA/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C) or a NIOSH approved
respirator with an appropriate N-95, R-95, P-95 or HE filter for biological
products. Follow manufacturer’s directions 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 wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using
tobacco, or using the toilet.

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 cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash water.

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
workers may be in the area during application. For any requirement specific
to your state or tribe, consult the 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. The requirements in this box only
apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.

There are no restrictive entry interval (REI) requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
RootShield Granules is a preventative biological fungicide for control of soilborne
plant pathogens and plant root diseases. The active ingredient is a microbe,
Trichoderma harzianum Strain T-22 (KRL-AG2), which when applied as an
inoculant to soil, planting mixes or turf, grows onto plant roots as they develop
and provides protection against plant root pathogens such as Pythium, Rhizoctonia,
Fusarium, Cylindrocladium and Thielaviopsis.

RootShield Granules can be used in combination with or in rotation with other
fungicides, insecticides, miticides, fertilizers or micronutrients in accordance with
the more restrictive of label limitation and precautions. No label dosage rates
should be exceeded. This product can not be used with any product containing a
label prohibition against such mixing. This product is not compatible with chemicals
that contain the following active ingredients: benomyl, imazilil, propicanazole,
tebuconazole, and triflumizole. Do not apply RootShield Granules immediately
before these pesticides are used. Where early season seed rot and seedling diseases
are expected, use chemically treated seed or other appropriate measures for stand
establishment and RootShield Granules for root disease control.

Note: RootShield Granules contains live spores of a microbe that must be used
prior to disease onset. RootShield Granules become active in soil at temperatures
above 50°F and is not effective while temperatures remain cold. RootShield Granules
can be applied to sterilized or fumigated soil but must be applied after sterilization
or fumigation.

This biological fungicide is for use in soil applications (drench, in soil furrow,
potting soil and broadcast) and seed treatments in or on all raw agricultural
commodities, food and fiber crops, ornamentals, landscape plants, turf, and trees,
including tree seedlings for transplanting into the forest.

NOTE: DO NOT APPLY to sugarcane, pechay, rice, mushrooms, kiwi, tobacco,
barley, oats, lemon, apple, and chickpea. Not for use on aquatic crops.

APPLY VIA GROUND APPLICATION ONLY.

CROPS USE RATE
Flowers, Bedding Plants,
and Ornamentals
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery planting mix
Nursery bed applications
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft.
incorporated with rake or tiller
Fruiting Vegetables:
Eggplant, Sweet and Hot
Peppers, Tomatillos,
Tomatoes
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
Herbs, Spices and Mints In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
Hydroponic Crops:
Cucumbers, Tomatoes,
Lettuce, Herbs and Spices
Greenhouse planting mix 1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
Leafy Vegetables and Cole
Crops: Arugula, Celery,
Chervil, Endive, Fennel,
Lettuce (head and leaf),
Parsley, Radicchio,
Rhubarb, Spinach, Swiss
Chard, Broccoli, Brussels
Sprouts, Cabbage,
Cauliflower, Collards, Kale,
Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens,
Asparagus
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery bed applications
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / 1000 sq. ft.
incorporated with rake or tiller
Pome Fruit: Pears, Quince In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery planting mix
Trees, shrubs, and other
transplants
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
0.2 - 8.0 oz. / transplant hole and
incorporate
Shadehouse and Outdoor
Nursery Crops: Deciduous
trees (Maple, Oak, etc.),
Ornamentals, Grapes,
Citrus, Pine
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery planting mix
Trees, shrubs, and other
transplants
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
0.2 - 8.0 oz. / transplant hole and
incorporate
Stone Fruit: Apricots,
Cherries, Nectarines,
Peaches, Plums, Prunes
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery planting mix
Trees, shrubs, and other
transplants
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
0.2 - 8.0 oz. / transplant hole and
incorporate
Tree Nuts: Almonds,
Beech Nuts, Brazil Nuts,
Butternuts, Cashews,
Chestnuts, Filberts, Hickory
Nuts, Macadamia Nuts,
Pecans, Pistachios, Walnuts
In-furrow
Greenhouse planting mix
Nursery planting mix
Trees, shrubs, and other
transplants
5.0 - 12.0 lbs. / acre
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
1.0 - 1.5 lbs. / cubic yd. soil mix
0.2 - 8.0 oz. / transplant hole and
incorporate

IN-FURROW SOIL TREATMENT: Apply RootShield Granules from a granular applicator
at the rate of 5-12 pounds per acre. For best results apply granules using a metering device,
such as a Gandy applicator or equivalent, mounted to deliver granules into the furrow just
behind the furrow opener. Apply in furrow at seeding or to established crops as a side dress.

GREENHOUSE PLANTING MIX AMENDMENT: Mix RootShield Granules with planting
mixes at a rate of 1-1.5 pounds per cubic yd. (loose) mix. For best results, thoroughly incorporate
RootShield Granules into planting mixes during mix preparation or at pot filling.

NURSERY PLANTING MIX AMENDMENT: For nursery planting mixes apply RootShield
Granules at the rate of 1-1.5 pounds per cubic yd. (loose) mix. For nursery beds, incorporate
at a rate of 1.0-1.5 pounds per 1000 square feet of bed by raking or tilling. Application of
irrigation water will help move RootShield Granules into the soil. If soil is fumigated or steam
sterilized apply RootShield Granules after treatment.

TREES, SHRUBS, AND OTHER TRANSPLANTS: Apply RootShield Granules to the
planting hole at a rate of 0.2 - 8.0 ounces and incorporate into the planting soil or soil mix.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store near food or feed commodities. Do not
store at temperatures above 75°F for prolonged periods. Keep container tightly closed when
not in use.

DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate food or feed by disposal. Wastes resulting from the use
of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Do not
reuse container. Dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by
open burning if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, keep out of smoke.

NOTICE TO BUYER AND SELLER: Seller warrants that this product conforms to the
description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label when used
and stored in accordance with directions under normal conditions of use. This warranty does
not extend to use of this product contrary to label directions or under conditions not reasonably
foreseeable by the Seller. Buyer and User assume the risk of any such use. Seller disclaims
all other warranties express or implied, including any warranty of fitness or merchantability.
To the extent permitted by state law, Seller shall not be liable for consequential, special or
indirect damages resulting from use or handling of this product and Seller’s sole liability and
Buyer’s and User’s exclusive remedy shall be limited to refund of the purchase price.

This product is sold only for uses stated on its label. No express or implied license is granted
to use or sell this product under any patent in any country except as specified.

Country: United States of America

US Patent No. 5,260,213

In Case of Emergency
Call CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300

Manufactured in the USA by:

51 Central Ave.
Geneva, New York 14456

(800) 877-9443
Net Contents: 40 lbs.

1005 FPL 8/04