Specimen Label Notice: Read the entire label. Use only according to label directions.
Before using this product, read Warranty Disclaimer, Inherent Risks
of Use and Limitation of Remedies elsewhere on this label.
Recruit III AG termite bait is sold in conjunction with a
In case of emergency endangering health or the environment involving
service provided by a pest control operator licensed
this product, call 1-800-992-5994. If you wish to obtain additional product
by the state to apply termiticides. information, visit our web site at www.dowagro.com.
Directions for Use
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.
Read all Directions for Use carefully before applying.
Storage and Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Storage: Store in original container in a dry storage area.
Disposal: Store used stations that are damaged or no longer needed until
they can be sent to an approved facility per instructions by
Dow AgroSciences for disposal or recycling.
Handling Procedures: Do not remove station from its protective wrapper
or expose the bait until ready to use.
General Information
A termite bait for use as an above ground delivery
Recruit* III AG termite bait is an above ground station of the
system for elimination of subterranean termite Sentricon* Termite Colony Elimination System and may be used to
colonies. eliminate subterranean termite colonies. Recruit* III AG contains the
insect growth regulator (IGR), noviflumuron, which prevents successful
Active Ingredient: molting and development of subterranean termites. This disruption of
noviflumuron .......................................................................... 000.5% development results in the decline and ultimate elimination of the termite
Inert Ingredients ............................................................................ 099.5% colony when it can no longer sustain itself. Recruit III AG may be used
Total .............................................................................................. 100.0% against all economically important species of termites, including
Coptotermes, Reticulitermes, and Heterotermes spp. Target sites for use
U.S. Patent 5,886,221 of this product include interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and crawl
spaces, fences, utility poles, decking, landscape decorations, trees, or
EPA Reg. No. 62719-454 other features that could be damaged by termite foraging and feeding
activity.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
A thorough understanding of the biology and behavior of subterranean
CAUTION termites relative to building construction and landscape features is
essential for effective use of this product.
Precautionary Statements
Once installed, Recruit III AG must remain in place as long as termites are
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals actively feeding on the bait material. Recruit III AG should be inspected
regularly (at least at 2 to 4 week intervals depending upon feeding activity)
Do not tamper with bait material. to ensure that termites do not entirely consume the bait matrix. If one-
third to one-half of the bait matrix has been consumed and active feeding
Environmental Hazards continues, a supplemental station should be added by 鈥渟tacking鈥? it on top
of the existing station. Stacking allows for addition of Recruit III AG units
This product is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates and possibly to fish.
without disturbing termite foraging within the previously installed station.
Do not use Baitube* devices in depressions, low areas, near ponds,
Details of this process are provided in the 鈥淚nstallation of Supplemental
streams, springs, other water sources, or near downspout openings when
Recruit III AG鈥? section of this label.
the bait or its noviflumuron contents could be washed out of the Baitube
into water at or near the surface of the ground. Do not use, handle or
When feeding has not been observed for two consecutive monitoring
tamper with the bait container in a manner inconsistent with this label.
periods, the Recruit III AG station can be removed followed by periodic
inspection of the structure for renewed termite activity.
Do not re-use Recruit III AG. Subterranean termites excrete colony Installation of Recruit III AG
specific pheromones that become incorporated into the material during
The Recruit III AG station consists of a rigid plastic housing containing the
feeding and foraging. The pheromones deposited in the material by one
bait matrix. A removable cover allows for internal inspection of the bait
colony will induce feeding deterrence or repellency in members of other
station after installation (see Figure 1). When attached to the mounting
colonies and thereby prevent feeding and toxicant delivery.
surface, the access window (open side) of the bait station allows termites
direct access to the bait. Mounting surfaces surrounding the access
Recruit III AG can be applied in conjunction with other termite control
window contain breakout points that can be removed to prevent damage
methods, including soil barrier treatments and monitoring/baiting of
to surface foraging mud tubes or allow better contact with the mounting
Recruit II in the Sentricon System stations used in ground. However,
surface.
application of pesticides to Recruit III AG or to the immediate area to
which it is attached may repel termites and should be delayed until after
Installation:
the entire baiting process is complete.
1. Make sure the surface to which the station will be attached is clean
Food Handling Establishments: Recruit III AG may be installed in both
and dry.
food and nonfood areas of all types of food-handling establishments, i.e.,
food service, food processing and food manufacturing establishments. 2. Always moisten the bait matrix before securing the station in place
This includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries, since it is more difficult to moisten the bait matrix once it is attached.
bottling plants, canneries, meat and poultry processing plants, and With the cover removed, carefully add 1-2 fl. oz. (30-60 ml.) of water
grain mills. or a sugar containing solution such as a sports performance drink to
both of the exposed surfaces of the matrix slowly enough that it is
absorbed completely with no spillage or runoff.
Inspection of Structures
3. Align the access window of the station housing with the termite
Thorough inspection of the site to be protected is required to determine if gallery openings, exit holes, drilled holes, or mud foraging tubes
subterranean termites are present and accessible. Treatment sites may and secure the station to the surface (see Figure 2).
include the interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and crawl spaces, Note: When mounting the bait station on structures containing
fences, utility poles, decking, landscape decorations, trees, and other surface foraging mud tubes, a segment of each tube within the area
features that could be damaged by termite foraging and feeding activity. to be covered by access window should be removed. This allows
termites direct access to the bait. Avoid crushing surface foraging
mud tubes when installing the bait station. Crushing these tubes will
Recruit III AG is effective only when applied to areas where termites are
deny termites access to the bait. Appropriate use of breakout points
active and direct access to the station is possible. Installation of
where surface foraging mud tubes intersect the edges of the station
Recruit III AG does not attract termites. Areas suitable for placement of
housing will allow secure attachment without crushing the tubes.
Recruit III AG include interior and exterior surfaces where 1) live termites
are visually observed in foraging tubes or subsurface galleries; 2) feeding
4. Firm and secure attachment of the station housing to the structure is
activity is detected using an acoustic emission detector; or 3) termite
necessary for it to remain in place under adverse weather conditions
foraging tubes, feeding damage, or emergence holes have recently
and to prevent tampering. Suitable attachment materials include
appeared. The surface area for installation of Recruit III AG should be
screws, tape, non-volatile adhesives, latex-based caulk, or other
large enough to allow the station to be firmly attached to the structure.
appropriate materials. (Note: Avoid use of adhesives or caulking
materials with volatile solvents that can temporarily repel termites.)
Once suitable areas for placement are identified, some surface
Apply adhesive caulking material to the surfaces of the station
preparation may be necessary before installation of Recruit III AG. In
housing which contact the mounting surface, but do so only after the
areas where there are no obvious subsurface galleries, feeding damage,
final mounting position has been determined and, if necessary,
or emergence holes, but termite feeding activity is detected, holes
breakout points have been removed. If adhesive is not desired, a
approximately 3/8-inch in diameter may be drilled to intercept feeding
foam gasket is included. Place the gasket between the mounting
galleries within the area to be covered by the bait station. Be careful not
surface of the station and the termite infested structure. Align the
to scrape off or disturb surface foraging tubes during the drilling process.
holes in the gasket with the screw holes in the station and attach
station to termite infested surface. The method of attachment should
not interfere with removing the cover to inspect the bait or add a
supplementary station.
Termites may abandon a station that allows light, air movement,
drying of the matrix, or invasion by ants or other predators inside.
Proper attachment and sealing of the station housing to the structure
is critical.
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5. After attachment of the station, replace and secure the cover. Installation of Supplemental Recruit III AG Stations
Recruit III AG stations are designed to accommodate the addition of a
supplemental station by 鈥渟tacking鈥? a new station on top of an existing one.
Stacking allows uninterrupted feeding without disturbing the termites in the
original station. Moisture should be added to the supplemental station
before installation as described in the 鈥淚nstallation of Recruit III AG鈥?
section of this label. Gaskets, which may be used for mounting the
original stations, should not be used between stacked stations.
鈥? Recruit III AG Station (see Figure 3) -- Remove the cover from the
existing station. Snap the new station and cover into place on top of
the existing station.
Up to two stations (original plus 1) may be stacked at one location.
Stacking of more than two stations is unnecessary and is undesirable for
aesthetic and practical reasons. If it is necessary to continue baiting after
two stations have been stacked, remove the second station, leaving the
original station in place and add the new station on top of it. This
procedure will ensure that foraging termites are minimally disturbed and
that colony specific pheromones will remain at the site.
Inspect supplemental stations regularly as described in the 鈥淚nspection of
Recruit III AG鈥? section of this label.
Inspection of Recruit III AG
To inspect Recruit III AG, remove the cover to expose the bait matrix.
If termites are active in the station and the matrix appears to be at least
1/3 to 1/2 consumed, a supplemental station should be added. If the bait
matrix is moldy or degraded, it should be removed and replaced with a
new station. If the bait matrix has dried out and contains no termites,
it may be remoistened by adding 1-2 fl. Oz. (30-60 ml.) of water.
Recruit III AG must be inspected at least at 2 to 4 week intervals while
termites are actively feeding in order to maintain Recruit III AG as a
constant source of food. It is undesirable for the entire contents of the
station to be consumed before replenishment because termites may begin
to forage elsewhere for food and water. Inspect for secure attachment of
the bait station to the surface of the structure and
reinforce if necessary.
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inherent risks set forth below. Dow AgroSciences MAKES NO OTHER
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terms of the Warranty Disclaimer or this Limitation of Remedies in any
It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with use of this product.
manner.
Lack of performance or other unintended consequences may result
because of such factors as use of the product contrary to the label
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instructions (including adverse conditions noted on the label, such as
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unfavorable temperatures, soil conditions, etc.), abnormal conditions
(such as excessive rainfall, drought, etc.), presence of other materials, the
EPA-Accepted: 05-13-2003
manner of application, or other factors, all of which are beyond the control
of Dow AgroSciences and its agents. All such risks shall be assumed by
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the user.
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The exclusive remedy for losses or damages resulting from the use of this Revisions:
product (including claims based on contract, negligence, strict liability, or
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one of the following:
1. Refund of any fee paid to Dow AgroSciences by the user in relation
to use of the product at a particular site, or
2. Replacement of the amount of product used at a particular site.
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