PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS PREBAITING DIRECTIONS
RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE
This product must not be applied where non-
HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS DUE TO ACUTE AVIAN TOXICITY
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. May
For sale to and use only by Certified Applicators or target birds are feeding. Careful observations
cause irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or
persons under their direct supervision and only for of the birds' feeding habits must therefore be
clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and
those uses covered by the Certified Applicator's made to establish proper feeding locations and
water after handling.
to determine that no non-target birds are
Certification.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS feeding on the prebait. Prebaiting with
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas untreated grains of the same composition as
where surface water is present or to inter-
the Avitrol carrier is usually essential to the
tidal areas below the mean high water
effective deterrence of birds with Avitrol. The
mark.
target species are primarily ground feeders
This pesticide is toxic to birds and fish.
and should be prebaited on the ground when
Wildlife feeding on treated bait may be
killed. Do not contaminate water by clean- possible. Pigeons will feed from roof tops as
ing equipment or disposal of waste Do not well as from the ground. Inside structures,
feed to livestock or poultry. Do not mix
MIXED GRAINS prebaiting may be performed on elevated flat
with grain for livestock or poultry feed. surfaces, perching and loafing areas and
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 0.5% ledges. Bait trays may be used but feeding
Active Ingredient: 4-Aminopyridine
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this 99.5% acceptance will normally require more time.
Inert Ingredients:
product in a manner inconsistent with its Total 100.0%
labeling.
DILUTION DIRECTIONS
Avitrol is a poison with flock alarming properties
USE RESTRICTIONS Avitrol treated grain should be thoroughly
used for the control of Pigeons, House Sparrows,
Do not apply to food or feed crops. Do not Red-Winged, Yellow-Headed, Brewer's and Rusty mixed with untreated grain of the same com-
use where stored food or feed (such as Blackbirds, Grackles, Cowbirds and Starlings in, on position as the Avitrol carrier at the dilution
grain or meat) might become contaminat- or in the area of structures, nesting, feeding, loaf- ratios indicated below. For the control of
ed. ing and roosting sites, in such a way that a part of Pigeons, Blackbirds, Grackles, Starlings and
Avitrol must not be exposed in any manner the flock may react and frighten the rest away. Cowbirds with Avitrol, no dilution ratio less
that may endanger desirable and protect-
Birds that react and alarm a flock usually die.
ed bird species. If there is a question of than one part treated to nine parts untreated
NOT FOR USE IN NEW YORK STATE WITHOUT
such hazard, consult local, state and fed- is recommended. House Sparrows, however,
NEW YORK STATE TECHNICAL BULLETIN,
eral game authorities before undertaking usually operate within limited areas, with feed-
AVITROL #2 FOR AVITROL MIXED GRAINS.
bird management with Avitrol. ing and nesting sites relatively close to one
Investigate local laws that may prohibit
another. Thus, while ratios of one part treated
the use of any toxic chemical in bird con- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN to nine (or more) untreated parts have given
trol.
CAUTION good control in many instances, particularly
Applicators shall wear gloves and use a
stubborn cases may require a ratio of one part
scoop when mixing, applying and broad- FIRST AID
casting this product. treated to five parts untreated. Greater num-
Have label with you when obtaining treatment advice.
bers of birds may be killed, however, as toxic
STORAGE & DISPOSAL
bait is made less dilute.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by
- Call a poison control center, doctor or 1-
storage or disposal.
If swallowed 800-424-9300 immediately for treatment
Storage: Store only in original container BAITING DIRECTIONS
advice.
in a cool, dry location inaccessible to chil- To obtain minimal mortality, the distribution of
- Have person sip a glass of water if able
dren and pets. Store apart from food or Avitrol should be limited to scattered spot
to swallow.
animal feed and protect against rodent
placements that will provide feeding opportu-
- Do not induce vomiting unless told to do
penetration of the carton. Store apart from
nities only for the necessary number of target
so by the poison control center or doctor.
other pesticides, fertilizers, food or feed
birds. After the birds' feeding pattern has been
that may cause cross- contamination of - Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gen-
established through prebaiting, replace
odor or insect infestation. tly with water for 15-20 minutes.
In Eyes
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are - Remove contact lenses, if present, after untreated bait with diluted treated bait only at
acutely hazardous. Improper disposal of the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing
sites where the target birds are actively feed-
excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate eye.
ing. Do not apply treated bait to inactive feed-
is a violation of Federal Law. If these - Call a poison control center, doctor or 1-
ing sites. Where uneaten bait may be a haz-
wastes cannot be disposed of by use 800-424-9300 immediately for treatment
ard to other birds or animals, it should be
according to label instructions, contact advice.
picked up at the end of each day. Pick up and
your State Pesticide or Environmental
dispose of dead birds by burial. This product
Manufactured By
Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste
AVITROL CORPORATION must not be applied where nontarget bird
representative at the nearest EPA Regional
7644 East 46th Street
Office for guidance. species are feeding. During the first few days,
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145-6370
Container Disposal: Fiber Drums with baiting with Avitrol may require successive
(918) 622-7763 * (800) 633-5069
Liners: Completely empty liner by shaking applications until control is obtained. Note
EPA Reg. No. 11649-4
and tapping sides and bottom to loosen that retreatment may also be necessary after
EPA est. 11649-OK-1
clinging particles. Empty residue into
rainfall.
application equipment. Then dispose of
Notice: Buyer and/or user assumes all
liner in sanitary landfill or by incineration
SPECIMEN LABEL risks of use and/or handling of these
if allowed by State and local authorities. If
drum is contaminated and cannot be materials contrary to label instructions.
reused, dispose of in the same manner. 6/15/2005
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