VEGETABLES

GENERAL INFORMATION

MVP®II Bioinsecticide is the first in a new class of increased residual, high potency biological insecticides based on Mycogen's CellCap® Encapsulation System. The biotoxin, active ingredient in MVP II is effective against several caterpillar pests, but is of low toxicity to beneficial insects and mammals.

• Mode of Action: MVP®II contains a specially selected delta-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis variety kurstaki, encapsulated in killed Pseudomonas fluorescens. The delta- endotoxin is a potent insect stomach poison and must be eaten by the target insect to be effective. Once eaten the biotoxin disrupts the larva's digestive system, resulting in an immediate halt to feeding with starvation and death occuring one to five days later. MVP II is most effective against young 1st and 2nd instar caterpillar larvae.
• CellCap® Encapsulation System: MVP II utilizes the CellCap Encapsulation System, a patented process which improves its field performance and shelf life. Conventional Bt's 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 provides greater foliar persistence than traditional Bt products. MVP II delivers more consistent, longer lasting control of caterpillar pests.

* The above data was generated using MVP 2qt/ac.

USE GUIDELINES

• Use MVP II at 1.0 - 1.5 quarts per acre when used alone, or 0.5 - 1.0 quart when tank mixed with other pesticides which are also directed at lepidopteran pests.
• Uniform and complete coverage of the foliage where larvae are feeding is essential to good control. Application water volume should be sufficient to ensure good coverage, a minimum of 20 GPA is recommended. For aerial application, use a minimum of 5 gallons of total spray volume per acre.
• The addition of an appropriately labeled spreader-sticker is recommended to improve coverage and deposition on crop foliage. Avoid using excessive rates of spreading or wetting adjuvants on cole crops where the waxy cuticle will promote runoff of MVP II.
• When tank mixing MVP II with other insecticides, comply with all label instructions of all products included in the mixture.

STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL RESULTS

1. Scout for eggs and apply MVP II when newly hatched larvae are present. MVP II is most effective when applications are targeted at newly hatched 1st and 2nd instar larvae, and before the insect can penetrate inside the plants protective foliage or fruit.
2. Scout fields 5 to 7 days after application to determine the effectiveness of the application, and to assess the need for subsequent applications.
3. Reapply product as needed to control increasing pest populations. More than one application per week may be necessary when worm populations are high.
4. Reapply MVP II if rain occurs within six hours after treatment.

MVP II and CellCap are registered trademarks of Mycogen Corporation.

Javelin is a registered trademark of Sandoz Ltd.

DiPel is a registered trademark of Abbott Laboratories.

MVP II EPA Reg. No. 53219-12 MYC. JJ#2213 3/96