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Suite #100, 3131-114th Avenue S.E.,
Calgary, Alberta T2Z 3X2
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GROUP INSECTICIDE
FOR SALE FOR USE IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC, THE CITY OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA AND BRITISH
COLUMBIA ONLY
FOR SYSTEMIC CONTROL OF THE LARVAE OF EUROPEAN CHAFER, JAPANESE BEETLE, AND
BLACK TURFGRASS ATAENIUS BEETLE IN TURFGRASS
Guarantee: Imidacloprid ...0.5%
PCPA Registration No.: 25933
Commercial: Caution Poison
Net Contents: 13.6 kg
Date of issue: 07.12.04
The need for an application can be based on monitoring of the
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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site, previous records or experiences, current season adult
READ LABEL BOOKLET BEFORE USING
trapping or other methods. Applications should be made prior
to egg hatch of the target pests, followed by sufficient
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Notice to User: irrigation or rainfall (5 -10 mm) to move the active ingredient
through the thatch. Avoid overwatering (more than 20mm).
This control product is to be used only in accordance with the Avoid runoff or puddling of irrigation water following application.
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directions on this label. It is an offence under the PEST
CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT to use a control product under The treated turf area must be in such a condition that the rainfall
unsafe conditions.
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or irrigation water will penetrate vertically into the soil profile,
which will ensure an adequate distribution of the active ingredient.
Directions for Use: Avoid application of MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide to turfgrass areas
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which are waterlogged or saturated, which will not allow
Read these entire DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND GENERAL penetration of the active ingredient into the plant root zone.
INFORMATION before using MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide.
GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICATION TO TURFGRASS Apply MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide ONLY ONCE per year as
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MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide can be used for the control of soil directed by this label.
inhabiting life stages of European chafer, Japanese beetle and
Black Turfgrass Ataenius beetle. MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide can
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APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
be used as directed on turfgrass in sites such as home lawns, Apply MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide uniformly over the area being
business and office complexes, shopping complexes, treated with normally used granular application equipment.
multi-family residential complexes, golf courses, airports, Both drop-type and rotary-type spreaders may be used to
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cemeteries, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields. MERIT 0.5 G apply MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide. Avoid the use of spreaders
Insecticide can not be used on commercial sod farms. which would apply the material in narrow, concentrated bands.
Calibrate application equipment prior to use according to the
The active ingredient in MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide has sufficient manufacturer鈥檚 directions. Check frequently to be sure
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residual activity so that applications can be made preceding equipment is working properly and distributing granules
the egg laying activity of the target pests. High levels of uniformly and accurately.
control can be achieved when applications are made
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DO NOT APPLY BY AIR.
preceeding or during the egg laying period.
P SPREADER SETTINGS FOR MERIT 0.5 G INSECTICIDE
The chart below can be used as guide for establishing an accurate rate of MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide for several commonly used application equipment. Application rates
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will vary depending upon speed, equipment wear and condition of spreader. Carefully calibrate application equipment prior to commercial use of this product.
SPREADER SPEED SETTINGS
(km/h)
56 kg/ha
Scotts Acupro 2000 5 G 1/2
Scotts SR 2000 5 G 1/2
Scotts R 8 5 H
Lesco 6000 5 B 1/2
Lesco Commercial Plus (Model 705699) 5 7
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS
CROP PEST DOSAGE REMARKS
MERIT 0.5 G
For Control of the
Lawns: Home,
Larval Stage of:
business and
office complexes,
shopping complexes, Japanese beetle 56 kg/ha For optimum control, make application
multifamily residential, prior to egg hatch of the target pest.
complexes airports, European chafer beetle or
cemeteries, parks,
playgrounds, athletic Black turfgrass ateanius 560 g
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fields and golf courses. per 100 m 2
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Be sure to read "APPLICATION EQUIPMENT" Section of this label.
Consult your local Agricultural (Horticultural) Advisor for more specific information regarding timing of application. In Halifax, Nova Scotia, consult Canadian Food
Inspection Agency personnel for more specific information regarding monitoring and timing of application.
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NOTE: For optimum control, irrigation or rainfall should occur within 24 hours after application to move the active ingredient through the thatch. On golf courses,
irrigate treated areas following application. Avoid mowing turf or lawn area until after irrigation or rainfall has occurred so that uniformity of application will not be
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affected. Apply MERIT 0.5 G Insecticide only once per year as directed by this label.
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Resistance Management Recommendations:
Do not mix, load or clean equipment within 30 metres of
For resistance management, please note that MERIT 0.5G wellheads or aquatic systems. Do not contaminate water when
Insecticide contains a Group 4 insecticide. Any insect population disposing of equipment washwaters.
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may contain individuals naturally resistant to MERIT 0.5G
Insecticide and other Group 4 insecticides. This product is highly toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
The resistant individuals may dominate the insect population if Apply this product only in accordance with this label.
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this group of insecticides is used repeatedly in the same fields. This chemical demonstrates the properties and characteristics
Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action, associated with chemicals detected in groundwater. The use of
but specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced this chemical in areas where soils are permeable, particularly
metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance-management where the water table is shallow, may result in groundwater
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strategies should be followed. contamination.
To delay insecticide resistance:
鈥? Where possible, rotate the use of MERIT 0.5G Insecticide or First Aid:
other Group 4 insecticides with different groups that control the
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same pests in a field. If swallowed: Call a physician or Poison Control Centre
鈥? Insecticide use should be based on an IPM program that immediately. Drink one or two glasses of water and induce
includes scouting, record keeping, and considers cultural, vomiting by touching back of throat with finger, or, if available, by
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biological and other chemical control practices. administering syrup of ipecac. If syrup of ipecac is available,
鈥? Before applying MERIT 0.5G Insecticide, correctly identify the administer 15 mL of syrup of ipecac followed by 1 to 2 glasses of
pest and ensure economic and agronomic thresholds are met as water. If vomiting does not occur within 20 minutes, repeat the
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recommended by local provincial or IPM specialists. dose once. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to
鈥? Monitor treated pest populations for resistance development. an unconscious person. If on skin: Wash thoroughly with soap
鈥? Contact your local extension specialist or certified crop and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. If in eyes:
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advisors for any additional pesticide resistance-management Hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. Call a physician
and/or IPM recommendations for the specific site and pest if irritation persists. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
problems in your area. Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product
鈥? For further information or to report suspected resistance Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention.
contact Bayer CropScience via internet at
www.bayercropscience.ca or phone 1-888-283-6847. Toxicological Information:
No specific antidote is available. Treat the patient
Precautions:
symptomatically.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Causes eye Storage and Disposal:
irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear long-
sleeved shirt, long pants, and chemical-resistant gloves when PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place and in such a
handling. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. 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.
RESTRICTIONS
Do not graze treated areas or use clippings from treated areas
for feed or forage. Do not plant any food crop within one year of DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage
a treatment with MERIT 0.5G Insecticide. or disposal.
1. Thoroughly empty the contents of the container into
application equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Keep out of lakes, streams, ponds or other aquatic systems. 2. Follow provincial instructions for any required additional
Do not apply to terrains where there is a potential for surface run- cleaning of the container prior to its disposal.
off to enter aquatic systems. 3. Make the empty container unsuitable for further use.
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4. Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial
requirements.
5. For information on disposal of unused, unwanted product,
contact the manufacturer or the provincial regulatory agency.
Contact the manufacturer and the provincial regulatory agency
in case of a spill, and for clean-up of spills.
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Notice to Buyer:
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Seller鈥檚 guarantee shall be limited to the terms set out on the
label and, subject thereto, the buyer assumes the risk to persons
or property arising from the use or handling of this product and
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accepts the product on that condition.
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