Olympic Paints Marathon Leaflet
SPECIMEN LABEL. Database and format copyright
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1999 by C&P Press. All rights reserved.
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DOSAGE
Bulk Application
Topical Application
PEST
USER PATTERN
Container
size (inches)
Pots/cu.
yd. of mix
Bulk Rate
lbs/cu. yd.
Level
teaspoon/pot
Grams/pot
REMARKS
Adelgids
Aphids
Thrips (suppression)*
Whiteflies
Armored scale
Aphids
Thrips (suppression)*
Whiteflies
Armored scale
(suppression)
Elm leaf beetles
Japanese Beetles
Lacebugs
Leafminers
Mealybugs
Psyllids
Root mealybugs
Japanese Beetles
Lacebugs
Leafminers
Mealybugs
Psyllids
Root mealybugs
Herbaceous Species
(one or two
plants per pot)
2.0 to 3.0
3.5 to 5.0
5.5 to 7.0
8.0 to 10.0
11.0 to 12.0
4500 to 3200
1600 to 1300
900 to 400
200 to 160
80 to 60
7.0 to 3.5
3.9 to 3.0
1.8 to 1.2
1.0 to 0.8
0.8 to 0.5
1
/
8
to
1
/
4
1
/
4
to
1
/
3
1
/
3
to
1
/
2
1
/
2
to
2
/
3
2
/
3
to 1
0.5 to 1.0
1.0 to 1.4
1.4 to 2.0
2.0 to 2.7
2.7 to 4.1
Bulk Rate Application: Mix
the required amount of
MARATHON 1% Granular
Greenhouse and Nursery
Insecticide per cubic yard
of medium. Mix thoroughly
before filling pots and
transplanting.
Topical Application: May
be made at transplanting,
repotting, or on established
containerized plants. Irrigate
moderately after application
the required amount of
MARATHON 1% Granular
Greenhouse and Nursery
Insecticide per cubic yard
of medium. Mix thoroughly
before filling pots and
transplanting.
Topical Application: May
be made at transplanting,
repotting, or on established
containerized plants. Irrigate
moderately after application
Root Weevil Complex
(such as Black Vine
Weevil, Apopka
Weevil,Citrus Root
Weevil)**
Weevil, Apopka
Weevil,Citrus Root
Weevil)**
Soft scale
White Grub larvae (such
White Grub larvae (such
as Japanese Beetle,
Chafers, European
Chafer, Oriental Beetle,
Asiatic Garden Beetle)
Chafers, European
Chafer, Oriental Beetle,
Asiatic Garden Beetle)
Woody Perennial
Species
(three or more
plants per pot)
plants per pot)
2.0 to 3.0
3.5 to 5.0
5.5 to 7.0
8.0 to 10.0
11.0 to 12.0
4500 to 3200
1600 to 1300
900 to 400
200 to 160
80 to 60
9.0 to 7.0
6.0 to 4.0
2.5 to 2.0
1.5 to 1.0
1.0 to 0.8
1
/
4
to
1
/
3
1
/
3
to
1
/
2
1
/
2
to
2
/
3
2
/
3
to 1
1 to 1
1
/
2
1.0 to 1.3
1.3 to 2.0
2.0 to 2.7
2.7 to 4.1
4.1 to 6.1
to move the active ingredient
into the root zone. Do not
allow significant leaching and
runout for at least 3 irrigations
or 10 days, whichever is
longer.
into the root zone. Do not
allow significant leaching and
runout for at least 3 irrigations
or 10 days, whichever is
longer.
Ornamental crops
grown in flats,
benches, or beds
Apply 15 ounces per 1000 sq feet
Apply as a broadcast treatment
and incorporate into the soil
or media before planting. On
established plants, irrigate
moderately after application
to move the active ingredient
into the root zone. Minimize
leaching and runout for at
least three irrigations or 10
days, whichever is longer.
and incorporate into the soil
or media before planting. On
established plants, irrigate
moderately after application
to move the active ingredient
into the root zone. Minimize
leaching and runout for at
least three irrigations or 10
days, whichever is longer.
Containerized
Plants
1 Gallon
2 Gallon
3 Gallon
5 Gallon
260 to 230
125 to 100
70 to 60
50 to 30
5.0 to 2.5
4.4 to 2.2
3.3 to 1.7
2.0 to 1.0
1
1
/
4
to 2
1
/
2
2
1
/
2
to 5.0
3
2
/
3
to 7
1
/
3
4
1
/
2
to 9.0
5.0 to 10.0
10.0 to 20.0
15.0 to 30.0
18.5 to 37.0
For optimum control, make
applications prior to egg hatch
of the target pest. Irrigate
moderately after application
to move the active ingredient
into the root zone.
applications prior to egg hatch
of the target pest. Irrigate
moderately after application
to move the active ingredient
into the root zone.
1 level tsp. of Marathon 1% G = 4.1
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
* Feeding on foliage only. Thrips in buds and flowers will not be suppressed.
** For use on non-bearing citrus nursery stock.
White grub larvae
(such as Japanese
Beetle, Masked Chafers,
European Chafer,
Oriental Beetle, Asiatic
Garden Beetle)
(such as Japanese
Beetle, Masked Chafers,
European Chafer,
Oriental Beetle, Asiatic
Garden Beetle)
Field and Forest
Nurseries
Apply a single or split (halved) application as a 36-inch band (18 inches either side of the
row) prior to egg deposition. Use 2.00 to 2.75 lb/1000 feet of row in a 36 inch band (18
inches either side of the planted row).
row) prior to egg deposition. Use 2.00 to 2.75 lb/1000 feet of row in a 36 inch band (18
inches either side of the planted row).
Apply May through July. For
optimum control, treatment
should be followed by rainfall
or irrigation.
optimum control, treatment
should be followed by rainfall
or irrigation.
RESTRICTIONS
Do not apply to soils which are water-logged, or saturated. This condition will
not allow the penetration of water into the root zone of the plants.
Do not over-irrigate or allow excessive runoff to occur following an application
of MARATHON 1% Granular Greenhouse and Nursery Insecticide. Do not
apply to bedding plants intended to be used as food crops.
For outdoor ornamentals grown in beds, applications of MARATHON 1% Gran-
ular Greenhouse and Nursery Insecticide cannot exceed a total of 40 lb. per
acre per year.
On plants with a production cycle of less than one year, application is not to
exceed a frequency of more than once each 16 weeks for a particular plant. On
stock plants and woody crops with a production cycle of greater than one year,
application may not exceed once a year.
Do not apply to soils which are water-logged, or saturated. This condition will
not allow the penetration of water into the root zone of the plants.
Do not over-irrigate or allow excessive runoff to occur following an application
of MARATHON 1% Granular Greenhouse and Nursery Insecticide. Do not
apply to bedding plants intended to be used as food crops.
For outdoor ornamentals grown in beds, applications of MARATHON 1% Gran-
ular Greenhouse and Nursery Insecticide cannot exceed a total of 40 lb. per
acre per year.
On plants with a production cycle of less than one year, application is not to
exceed a frequency of more than once each 16 weeks for a particular plant. On
stock plants and woody crops with a production cycle of greater than one year,
application may not exceed once a year.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed
of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Completely empty container into application equipment.
Dispose of empty containers by incineration in a sanitary landfill or if allowed by
the state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination
with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area.
Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage. If material is
spilled for any reason or cause, carefully contain any spilled material to prevent
non-target contamination. Do not walk through spilled material and dispose of
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed
of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Completely empty container into application equipment.
Dispose of empty containers by incineration in a sanitary landfill or if allowed by
the state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination
with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and
out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area.
Handle and open container in a manner as to prevent spillage. If material is
spilled for any reason or cause, carefully contain any spilled material to prevent
non-target contamination. Do not walk through spilled material and dispose of
as directed for pesticides above. Refer to Precautionary Statements on label for
hazards associated with the handling of this material. In spill or leak incidents, keep
unauthorized people away. You may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team
for decontamination procedures or any other assistance that may be necessary.
The Bayer Kansas City Emergency Response telephone number is 800-414-0244,
or contact Chemtrec at 800-424-9300.
800-659-6745
hazards associated with the handling of this material. In spill or leak incidents, keep
unauthorized people away. You may contact the Bayer Emergency Response Team
for decontamination procedures or any other assistance that may be necessary.
The Bayer Kansas City Emergency Response telephone number is 800-414-0244,
or contact Chemtrec at 800-424-9300.
800-659-6745
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