01UNIT STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIC GENCY

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYWashington, D.C. 20460

OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETYAND POLLUTION PREVENTION

FEB082012Diana WilliamsRegulatory Affairs ManagerValue Garden Supply, LLCPO BOX 585St. Joseph, MO 64502

RE: Product Name: AllPro Sustain BCG - Biological LarvicideEPA Reg. No: 769-992Applications for Notification Dated: November 11, 2011 and revised onFebruary 3, 2012 via email to add Alternate Brand Name: AllPro SustainMBG - Biological Larvicide and minor edits per PR Notice 98-10.

Dear Ms Williams,

The Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division is in receipt of your application forNotification under Pesticides Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 dated above. A preliminary screenof this request has been conducted for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and it has been determinedthat the action(s) requested falls within the scope of PRN 98-10. Our records have been duly noted,and the label submitted with this application has been stamped as "Notification Accepted" and willbe placed accordingly in our records.

Questions concerning this action should be directed to Mary Paden (703) 308-0411 oremail at paden.mary@epa.gov.

Sincerely,

Sheryl K. Reilly, Ph.D., ChiefMicrobial Pesticides BranchBiopesticides and Pollution Prevention

Division (75IIP)

CONCURRENCES

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OZf^/?-EPA Form 1320-1A (1/90) Printed on Recycled Paper OFFICIAL FILE COPY

* U.S. Government Printing OfHce: 2005 206-899 (mac)

Please read Instructions on reverse before c .̂..pleting form. Form Approvec AB No. 2070-0060. Approval expires 2-28-95

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Environmental Protection AgencyWashington, DC 20460

a RegistrationD AmendmentH Other

OPP Identifier Number

Application for Pesticide -Section 1

1 . Company/Product Number769-992

4. Company/Product (Name)AllPro Sustain BCG

2. EPA Product ManagerSheryl Reilly

PM#Microbials

3. Proposed Classification

H None D Restricted

5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include ZIP Code)

Value Garden SupplyP.O. Box 585St. Joseph, MO 64502

D Check if this is a new address

6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)(b)(i), myproduct is similar or identical in composition and labeling to:

Notification Accepted

Section II

D Amendment - Explain Below

D Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated

El Notification - Explain below

D Final printed labels in response to Agency fetter dated

D "Me Too" Application

D Other - explain below

Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section II).Notification of alternate brand name: AHPro Sustain MBG M±̂ BVMHMB HI of "this product" for "pellets" per PRNotice 98-10. This notification is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes have been made tothe labeling or the confidential statement of formula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 to willfully make any false statement toEPA. I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in violation of FIFRA and1 may be subject to enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 of F1PRA.

Section 1 1 1 .

1 . Material This Product Will Be Packaged In:

Child-Resistant PackagingD Yes*m NO

"Certification must besubmitted.

Unit PackagingD Yesm NO

If "Yes,"Unit Package Wt.

No. PerContainer

Water Soluble PackagingO Yes13 No

If "YeS,"Package Wt.

NO. PerContainer

2. Type of ContainerD MetalEl PlasticD GlassO PaperD Other (Specify).

3. Location of Net Contents Information

El Label D Container

4. Size(s) of Retail Container40 pounds

5. Location of Label DirectionsEl On LabelD On Labeling accompanying product

6. Manner In Which Label Is Affixed To Product El LithographEl Paper GluedD Stenciled

EJ Other - Adhesive backing

Section IV

1 . Contact Point (Complete items directly below for identification of individual to be contacted, if necessary, to process this application.)

NameDiana Williams

TitleManger, Regulatory Affairs

Telephone No. (Include Area Code)952-884-6477

CertificationI certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto are true, accurate and complete.I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or bothunder applicable law.

2. Signature

4. Typed NameDiana Williams

3. Title

Manager, Regulatory Affairs

'̂ 3l*ot' '•5. Date -* pggjgbfNovember 11, 2011 (Revised

6. Date ApplicationReceived

(Stamped)

EPA Form 8570-1 (Rev. 12-90) Previous editions are obsolete. White - EPA File Copy (original) Yellow - Applicant Copy

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VALUE GARDEN SUPPLY

November 11,2011

Office of Pesticide ProgramsDocument Processing Desk (NOTIF)Office of Pesticide Programs (7504P)U.S. EPA1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20460

Subject: EPA Reg. No. 769-992, AllPro Sustain BCGNotification of Alternate Brand Name

Dear Mr. Glikes:

Enclosed is a notification of an alternate brand name for the subject product. Thealternate name is "AllPro Sustain MBG".

In addition to a completed application form, also enclosed are two copies of labeling thatincorporate the alternate brand name. On one copy the alternate brand name ishighlighted. On the other copy, it is not highlighted.

Other than a name substitution, no other changes have been made to the labeling.

Sincerely,

Diana WilliamsRegulatory Affairs ManagerOn Behalf of Value Garden Supply

Enclosures

9100 W. Bloomington Freeway • Suite 113 • Bloomington, MN 55431 • Phone 952-884-6477 • Fax 952-884-6149www.valuegardens.com

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AllPro Sustain BCG[AllPro Sustain MBGJ,otificationAec?pW

Biological LarvicideDate: <•

KBVISWcr*Active Ingredient: UBacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensisStrain BMP 144 solids, spores and insecticidal toxins* 5.71%Other Ingredients 94.29%Total: 100.00%

'Equivalent to 400 International Toxic Units (ITU/mg) (0.182 Billion ITU/pound).

Potency units should not be used to adjust rates beyond those specified in the Directions for Usesection. Note: The percent active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potencymeasurements are not federally standardized.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CAUTION

First AidIf inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance,then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a poison controlcenter of doctor for treatment advice.If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty ofwater for 15 - 20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.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 apoison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, orgoing for treatment.

See [side, back] panel for additional precautionary statements anddirections for use.

Distributed by:Value Garden SupplyP.O. Box 585St. Joseph, MO 64502

EPA Reg. No. 769-992EPAEst. No. 48616-MO-1

NET CONTENTS: 40 POUNDS

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Precautionary StatementsHazards to Humans and Domestic Animals:Caution: Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoidcontact with skin or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Washthoroughly with soap and water after handling. Removecontaminated clothing and wash before reuse.Mixers/loaders and applicators not in enclosed cabs oraircraft must wear waterproof gloves and a dust/mistfiltering respirator meeting NIOSH standards of atleast N-95, R-905 or P-95. Repeated exposure tohigh concentrations of microbial proteins can causeallergic sensitization.User safety recommendations: Users should washhands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobaccoor using the toilet. Users should remove clothingimmediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughlyand put on clean clothing.Environmental hazards: Do not contaminate water withdisposing of equipment wash waters. Do not apply totreated, finished drinking water reservoirs or drinking waterreceptacles.

Directions for UseIt is a violation of Federal law to apply this product in amanner inconsistent with its labeling.

Non-Agricultural Use RequirementsThe requirements in this box apply to uses that are NOTwithin the scope of the Worker Protection Standard foragricultural pesticide (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applieswhen this product is used to produce agricultural plants onfarms, forests, nurseries or green houses.

Keep unprotected persons out of the treated area untilsprays have dried.

This product [AllPro Sustain BCG] [AllPro Sustain MBG] is ahighly selective microbial insecticide effective againstmosquitoes in a variety of habitats. Apply this product[AllPro Sustain MBG] to any water sites except treated,finished water reservoirs or drinking water receptacles. Thisproduct [AllPro Sustain MBG] can be applied to areas thatcontain aquatic life, fish and plants.

This product [AllPro Sustain BCG] [AllPro Sustain MBG] canbe applied to areas used by or in contact with humans,animals, horses, livestock, pets, birds or wildlife.

MOSQUITOES: Habitat

Pools, ponds, flood water,pastures, ditches, rice fields,brackish water, light tomoderate populationsCatch basins, tidal water,salt marshes, storm waterdetention areas, mangroveswamps, moderate pollutionor organic content

Rate RequiredControl*

for

1.25-5lbs./acre

5-8 Ibs./acre

*Allow 24 hours for control. Under certain conditions, suchas catch basins, sewage waste lagoons, high pollution ororganic content, heavy vegetative cover and high mosquitopopulations, double the above application rates.

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SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply 1.25 - 5 pounds of this product per acre withconventional aircraft or ground equipment. Use higherapplication rates in heavily polluted water, when mosquitopopulations are high, when larvae are nearly grown or infourth instar, and when aquatic or covering vegetation isdense. Most treatments require not more than; 5pounds/acre. Apply only against mosquito larvae not pupae.

Avoiding spray drift at the application site is theresponsibility of the applicator. The Interactions of manyequipment and weather-related factors determine thepotential for spray drift. The applicator and the grower areresponsible for considering all these factors when makingdecisions.

Do not apply this product through any type of irrigationsystem.

Storage and DisposalDo not contaminate water, food or feed by storage ordisposal.Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from use of thisproduct may be disposed of on site or at an approved wastedisposal facility.Container disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuseor refill this container. Completely empty bag into applicationequipment Then offer for recycling if available or dispose ofempty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration or, ifallowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned,stay out of smoke.

READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USINGRead the entire Directions for Use, Conditions, Disclaimer ofWarranties, and Limitation of Liability before using thisproduct. By using this product User and Buyer accept thefollowing Conditions and Disclaimer.CONDITIONS: The Directions for Use of this product arebelieved to be adequate and should be followed carefully.However it is impossible to eliminate all risks associatedwith the use of this product. Injury, ineffectiveness or otherunintended consequences may result because of suchfactors as weather conditions, presence of other materials,or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyondthe control of Value Garden Supply All such risks shall beassumed by the User or Buyer.DISCLAIMER: Value Garden Supply warrants that thisproduct conforms to the chemical description on the labeland is reasonably fit for the specific purposes referred to inthe Directions For Use, subject to the inherent risks referredto above. Value Garden Supply makes no other express orimplied warranty of fitness or merchantability or any otherexpress or implied warranty. To the extent provided by lawValue Garden Supply shall not be liable for anyconsequential, special, or indirect damages resulting fromthe use, handling or application of this product.

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AllPro Sustain BCG [AllPro Sustain MBG], EPA Reg. No. 769 - 992

Optional Label Claims

• Biolarvicide• Biological Mosquito Control• Mosquito Biolarvicide Pellet• Highly selective microbial larvicide.• A (highly selective) microbial insecticide effective against mosquitoes in a variety of

habitats.• Easy to use.• Ready to use.• Effective year-round when mosquito larvae are present.• Controls mosquitoes.• Controls mosquito larvae (in standing water) (within 24 hours) (in 24 hours).• Quickly controls mosquito larvae in (within) 24 hours.• When ingested by mosquito larvae, (product name) prevents mosquitoes form

becoming (developing into) breeding, biting adults.• When ingested by mosquito larvae, (product name) prevents emergence of

breeding, biting adults.• Kills mosquito larvae upon ingestion of Bt toxins.• Kills mosquito larvae upon ingestion by destroying the cellular lining of the insect

digestive tract.• Kills (mosquitoes) (developing mosquitoes) (mosquito larvae) (before they hatch)

including those which may (can) transmit (carry) West Nile virus (and encephalitis)and equine encephalitis).

• Kills (mosquitoes) (developing mosquitoes) (mosquito larvae) before they becomebreeding, biting adults, including those which may (can) transmit (carry) West NileVirus (and encephalitis).

• Kills (mosquitoes) (developing mosquitoes) (mosquito larvae) (before they hatch)including those which may (can) transmit heartworm disease to dogs and cats.

[Batch Code will be stamped onto label or container at production.]

[Notification 11-11-11] [Revised 12-19-11] [Revised again 1-30-11]

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