Buteo Start
Authorisation number: 00B449-00
- Formulation
- Flowable concentrate for seed treatment
- first authorised
- 2025-09-09
- authorised until
- 2030-06-09
- Field of activity
- Insecticide
- Hazard to bees
- B3 – not hazardous to bees given the prescribed use
- Trial designation
- 10021-20160-I-0-FS
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flupyradifurone | flupyradifurone | 480 g/L | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
The chemical group (such as guanidines) is not provided by the BVL interface and therefore cannot be shown.
Modes of action
| Code | Mode of action | Text |
|---|---|---|
| WMI4D | – | Mode of Action (IRAC-Group): 4D |
The BVL records the mode of action as a WM-series condition; the group follows the FRAC, HRAC or IRAC classification.
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- Bayer CropScience Deutschland GmbH (DE)
- Distribution
- Bayer CropScience Deutschland GmbH (DE)
Authorised uses (1)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sugar beet, fodder beet | click beetle (wireworm), beet fly, pigmy mangold beetle, metallic flea beetles (Halticinae) | Outdoors | – | 00B449-00/00-001 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH677 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "Sweep up and remove spilled seeds immediately ". | – | – |
| NH679-1 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "This product is poisonous for small mammals and birds. For this reason, do not leave seeds exposed. Switch off the dosing equipment on time before lifting out the shares to prevent trickling afterwards.". | – | – |
| NH680 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "Do not allow treated seeds and remains such as broken grain and dust, empty containers or packaging or rinsing liquid to come into contact with water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rainwater and sewage canals". | – | – |
| NH681-3 | The following labelling shall be placed on treated seed packaging: No sowing of treated seed permitted in case of forecast wind with an hourly average wind speed at a height of 2 m higher than 5 m/s. To evaluate the wind speed, the forecast on the internet site of the German Meteorological Service of the nearest agricultural meteorological station should be consulted up to 72 hours before sowing. | – | – |
| NH682 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "The treated seeds, including any dust they contain, or dust which is produced during the sowing process, has to be incorporated completely into the soil". | – | – |
| NH685 | On packaging containing dressed seeds, the following label is necessary: "Treated seeds may only be sown by using a mechanical seeding machine". | – | – |
| NT699-1 | The seed treatment shall only be performed in professional seed treatment facilities, which are registered in the index of "Seed Treatment Facilities with Quality Assurance Systems to Minimise Dust" of the Julius Kühn-Institute (visit the homepage of the Julius Kühn-Institute). | – | – |
| NW470 | Where applicable, fluids left over from application, granules and their remains as well as cleansing and rinsing fluids must not be dumped in water. This also applies to indirect entry via the urban or agrarian drainage system and to rain-water and sewage canals. | – | – |
| SF607 | It must be ensured, that working clothes and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) are worn while handling dressed seeds. | – | – |
| SF636-1 | While cleaning the seed treater face protection must be worn. | – | – |
| SF641 | While cleaning the seed treater sturdy footwear, protective gloves (plant protection) and a protective suit against pesticides must be worn. | – | – |
| SF642 | When bagging the dressed seeds, make sure that the dust exhaust system is functioning or wear a particle-filtering half mask FFP2 or half mask with particle filter P2 (identification colour: white) according to the BVL guideline "Personal protective equipment for handling plant protection products", current version. | – | – |
| SS1201-1 | Protective gloves (plant protection) must be worn when handling/applying the product. | – | – |
| SS129 | Wear standard protective gloves (plant protection) when in contact with treated seeds and contaminated surfaces. | – | – |
| SS2204 | Wear a protective suit for plant protection products and sturdy shoes (e.g. rubber boots) when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| SS500 | Wear face protection when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| SS6201 | Wear a rubber apron when applying/handling the product. | – | – |
| ST1271-1 | Wear particle-filtering half mask FFP2 or half mask with particle filter P2 (identification colour: white) according to the BVL guideline "Personal protective equipment for handling plant protection products", current version, when cleaning the seed-dressing equipment. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB001-2 | SP 1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container (Do not clean application equipment near surface water./Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads). | – | – |
| LM101 | Do not store plant protection product above 40 °C. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB166 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. | – | – |
| VA800 | Shake the container thoroughly. | – | – |
| WMI4D | Mode of Action (IRAC-Group): 4D | – | – |
| WH952 | The indication identifying the mode of action must be assigned directly to each corresponding name of the active substance as supplementary information on the packaging and in the instructions for use. | – | – |
Notes
- Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, bees are not endangered.(B3)
- The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial insects.
- The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial predatory mites and spiders.
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Signal word
- Warning
Hazard pictograms
- GHS07
- GHS08
- GHS09
Hazard statements
- Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazole-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Contains 5-chlor-2-methyl- 3(2H)isothiazolone, mixture with 2-methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone at the ratio of 3:1. May produce an allergic reaction.
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
- If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- Collect spillage.
- Dispose of contents/container to ...
Pack sizes
- 640.00 - 1000.00 LX 52 (11)
- 5.00 - 25.00 LX 22 (11)
- 5.00 LX 22 (52)
- 30.00 - 200.00 LX 51 (11)
- 1000.00 LX 52 (55)
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-08-05
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.