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1 SPECIMEN LABEL. Database and format copyright 2000 by C&P Press. All rights * HerbicidePROFESSIONAL TURF PRODUCTSA selective preemergence herbicide for the control of crabgrass and mostother annual weed grasses on lawns and golf courses in established:Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Bluegrass (perennial), Centipedegrass,Fescue, Ryegrass (perennial), St. Augustinegrass, ZoysiagrassACTIVE INGREDIENT:Benefin: N-butyl-N-ethyl- , , -trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-p-toluidine .. 1 pound active ingredient per 40 pound bag*BALAN and the BALAN logo are trademarks of Dow AgroSciences, LLCEPA REG. NO. 62719-96-65783 EPA EST. NO. 961-PA(L)-01:961-IL(D)-01 Superscript used is first letter of lot OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENCAUTION/PRECAUCIONP recaucion al usuario:Si usted no lee ingl s, no use este producto hasta que laetiqueta le haya sido explicada Below For Additional Precautionary StatementsPRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTSHAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALSKEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDRENCAUTIONH armful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.

2 Avoid breathingdust and contact with skin or eyes. Use eye protection and protective clothingsuch as coveralls, a long-sleeved shirt, and impermeable gloves when handlingthis AIDIf swallowed:Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses ofwater and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not inducevomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious on skin:Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if in eyes:Flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if inhaled:If discomfort occurs, remove individual to fresh air. Get medicalattention if breathing difficulty A MEDICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING THIS PRODUCT CALL:1-800-228-5635, EXT. 136, OR CALL COLLECT,612-851-8180, EXT.

3 HAZARDSDo not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or tointertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water whendisposing of equipment :Read the entire label. Use only according to label or using this product, read Warranty Disclaimer and Limitationof Remedies elsewhere on this FOR USEIt is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent withits All Directions for Use Carefully Before for use on turf being grown for sale or other commercial use as sod, orfor commercial seed production, or for research AND DISPOSALDo not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or :Store in original container case of leak or spill, containmaterial and dispose as DISPOSAL:Wastes resulting from the use of this product maybe disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal DISPOSAL.

4 Completely empty bag into application dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowedby State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of INFORMATIONBALAN TURF HERBICIDE is a preemergence herbicide which is appliedto established turfgrasses for the control of annual bluegrass (Poa annua), smoothand hairy crabgrass, goosegrass (silver crabgrass or crowfoot), barnyardgrass(watergrass) and green and yellow foxtail. This product controls these annualweeds by killing their seeds as they germinate. Apply this product before theseannual weeds begin to germinate since it does not control established BALAN TURF HERBICIDE is applied as directed, the followingestablished turfgrasses are tolerant:BahiagrassBermudagrassCentipede grassFescueKentucky bluegrassPerennial ryegrassSt.

5 AugustinegrassZoysiagrassThis product will not harm most nearby established ornamental trees and USE PRECAUTIONSA pply BALAN TURF HERBICIDE to the turf prior to the germination ofweed grasses since this product will not control established weeds. This productmay thin established annual bluegrass (Poa annua) turfs and fine-leafed fescuesat rates above 60 pounds per acre ( pounds active ingredient). BALAN HERBICIDE should not be applied in the spring to turfgrass planted theprevious fall. In bermudagrass areas that have been over-seeded with wintergrasses, a spring application of this product may thin the over-seeded of varying cultural practices, BALAN TURF HERBICIDE shouldnot be used on putting greens. BALAN TURF HERBICIDE should not beused on dichondra.

6 This product should not be applied to newly sprigged areasof bermudagrass, St. Augustinegrass or centipedegrass until these turfs are DIRECTIONSR ates, Frequency and Timing of ApplicationSuccessful preemergence control of the annual grass weeds listed on this labelrequires proper timing of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE approximately one to two weeks priorto the germination of annual grass weeds. All summer annual grasses do notgerminate at the same time. If application timing does not coincide with thenormal germination period of any of the annual grass weeds listed on this label,weed control results may be erratic or poor. Optimum weed control performanceshould be obtained if treated areas are irrigated soon after cultural practices that disturb the soil, such as aerification or verticutting,should be done prior to application of BALAN TURF Spring germinating summer annual grasses crabgrasses, foxtails andbarnyardgrassA.

7 Northern (cool season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 60 to 80 pounds ( to 2 pounds activeingredient) of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the spring 1 to2 weeks prior to the onset of conditions favorable for annual weed grass Southern (warm season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 80 to 120 pounds (2 to 3 pounds activeingredient) of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the late winteror early spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the onset of conditions favorable forannual weed grass seed areas of the United States where germination of the annual weed grass speciescontinues for extended periods of time, a second application of BALAN HERBICIDE at the recommended rate may be made 8 to 10 weeks afterinitial treatment for continued Late spring, early summer germinating annual grasses goosegrassAlthough classified as a summer annual grass, goosegrass normally germinates 4to 6 weeks later than crabgrass, foxtails and other summer annual grass of this product should, therefore, be timed NORTHERN (cool season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 80 pounds (2 pounds active ingredient)

8 OfBALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the late spring or early summer1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of Southern (warm season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 80 to 120 pounds (2 to 3 pounds activeingredient) of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the late springor early summer 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of Northern and southern turfgrassesIn areas of the United States where preemergence control of both early germinatingannual grasses (crabgrass, foxtails and barnyardgrass) and the later germinatinggoosegrass is desired, two applications of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE atthe recommended rate spaced 8 to 10 weeks apart may be made to provide fullseason control of these annual grass annua(annual bluegrass)In areas of heavy infestation of annual bluegrass, its elimination will temporarilyresult in thin turfgrass areas.

9 Proper fertilization, irrigation and soil incorporatedreseeding will encourage existing desirable turfgrasses and newly planted seedlingturfgrasses to fill in these thin areas previously occupied by annual NORTHERN (cool season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 80 pounds (2 pounds active ingredient) ofBALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the late summer or earlyfall and again in late winter or spring 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expectedgermination of annual SOUTHERN (warm season) turfgrassesFor preemergence control, apply 120 pounds (3 pounds active ingredient)of BALAN TURF HERBICIDE per acre in the late summer or earlyfall 1 to 2 weeks prior to the expected germination of annual bluegrass. Insouthern areas of the United States where germination of annual bluegrassSPECIMEN LABEL.

10 Database and format copyright 2000 by C&P Press. All rights for extended periods of time, a second application of this productat 120 pounds per acre can be made 10 to 12 weeks after the initial application to smaller areas, apply the following amounts of TURF TURF HERBICIDEBALAN TURF HERBICIDEPer AcrePer 1000 sq. pounds11/2pounds80 pounds2 pounds120 pounds3 poundsRESEEDINGC hemicals that effectively control annual weed seeds may also affect new desirableturfgrass seedlings. Reseeding should be delayed for at least 6 weeks after applyingthis product. When reseeding, it is essential that proper cultural practices such assoil cultivation, irrigation and fertilization be followed. For satisfactory reseedingresults after using BALAN TURF HERBICIDE, the amount of seed usedshould be increased and equipment designed to place seed in contact with the soil(such as the Rogers Aero Seeder) should be employed.