(PACIFIC NORTHWEST) SMALL FRUITS AND BERRIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

MVP®II Bioinsecticide provides selective and effective control of worm pests in small fruits and berries. MVP II belongs to a new class of bioinsecticides based on Mycogen's CellCap® Encapsulation System with increased residual activity and higher potency. MVP II is effective against several caterpillar pests of small fruit, but is has little or no toxicity to beneficial insects and mammals.

• Mode of Action: MVP II contains a specially selected delta endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki encapsulated in killed Pseudomonas fluorescens bacteria. The delta endotoxin is a potent insect stomach poison and must be eaten by the target worm to be effective. Once eaten the biotoxin disrupts the worm's digestive system, resulting in starvation and death one to five days later. MVP II is most effective against small feeding worms in small fruit and berries.
• CellCap Encapsulation System: MVP II utilizes the CellCap Encapsulation System, a patented process which improves its field performance and shelf life. Conventional Bts degrade rapidly on the leaf surface due to adverse effects of heat, sunlight and other environmental factors. This degradation renders the biotoxin ineffective against feeding larvae. MVP II uses biological microcapsules to protect the biotoxins from environmental degradation. As a result MVP II remains active longer on the leaf and provides more consistent and effective pest control.

GENERAL USE GUIDELINES:

• MVP II is most effective when applications are targeted at newly hatched worms before they penetrate the foliage or fruit.
• Use MVP II at 1-2 quarts per acre when used as a stand alone. Use 3/4 -1 quart per acre when used in tank mixes with other insecticides targetting worm pests.
• Uniform and complete coverage of the foliage where larvae are feeding is essential for good control. Application water volume should be sufficient to ensure good coverage, a range of 50-100 GPA is recommended. Do not apply MVP II in volumes to runoff.
• To improve coverage and deposition on crop foliage the addition of a labeled spreader/sticker is recommended. Avoid using excessive rates of spreading or wetting adjuvants that will promote runoff of MVP II.
• When tank mixing MVP II with other insecticides or fungicides, comply with the most restrictive label instructions of all products which are included.
• Reapply MVP II if rain occurs within six hours after treatment.

APPLICATION TIMING:

• Always target sprays against newly hatched larvae. For optimal timing, monitor moth flights, and scout for eggs and newly hatched larvae.
• Bloom Sprays: Applications at bloom will improve quality and yield of fruit, reduce contamination, and will not effect bees or pollination.

MVP II and CellCap are registered trademarks of Mycogen Corporation. DiPel is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories. Javelin is a registered trademark of Sandoz Corporation.

MVP II EPA Reg. No. 53219-12 MYC. JJ#2206 1/96