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Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
When used as a termiticide, individuals/firms
must be licensed by the state to apply termiti- FIRST AID
cide products. States may have more restrictive
requirements regarding qualifications of per- If swallowed � Call poison control center or doctor immediately
for treatment advice.
sons using this product. Consult the pest con-
� Have person sip a glass of water if able to swal-
trol regulatory agency of your state prior to use low.
of this product. � Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the
poison control center or doctor.
To control pests indoors and outdoors on resi-
� Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious
dential, institutional, public, commercial, and person.
industrial buildings, and lawns, ornamentals,
If inhaled � Move person to fresh air.
parks, recreational areas and athletic fields.
� If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambu-
lance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by
EPA Reg. No. 279-3206-72113 EPA Est. 279-NY-1 mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Active Ingredient: By Wt. � Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice
Bifenthrin* ...................................................... 7.9%
Inert Ingredients: ............................................... 92.1% If on skin or � Take off contaminated clothing.
clothing � Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-
100.0%
20 minutes.
� Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide contains 2/3 pound active
advice.
ingredient per gallon.
If in eyes � Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
*Cis isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum. water for 15-20 minutes.
U.S. Patent No. 4,238,505
� Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5
minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
� Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
advice.
HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also con-
tact:
1-800-900-4044 Poison Control Center (Human Health)
1-800-345-4735 ASPCA (Animal Health)
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
CAUTION This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested,
the stomach and intestine should be evacuated. Treatment is symp-
tomatic and supportive. Digestible fats, oils, or alcohol may increase
absorption and so should be avoided.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals)
CAUTION
Manufactured for: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thor-
oughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before reuse.
All pesticide handlers (mixers, loaders and applicators) must wear long-
sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes and chemical-resistant
gloves. After the product is diluted in accordance with label directions for
use, and/or when mixing and loading using a closed spray tank transfer
SPECKoZ® INC. system, or an in-line injector system, shirt, pants, socks, shoes and
waterproof gloves are sufficient. In addition, all pesticide handlers must
100 North Point Center East wear a respiratory protection device1 when working in a non-ventilated
Alpharetta, GA 30022 space. All pesticide handlers must wear protective eyewear when work-
ing in non-ventilated space or when applying termiticide by rodding or
sub-slab injection.
Net Contents: 1qt or 3/4 Gallon 1
Use one of the following NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P
1/04-C
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or HE filter to establish a barrier between the wood and the Termites in the soil. As
a good practice: 1) all non-essential wood and cellulose containing
or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV) cartridge
materials, should be removed from around foundation walls, crawl
or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter.
spaces, and porches; 2) eliminate termite access to moisture by repair-
When treating adjacent to an existing structure, the applicator must ing faulty plumbing and/or construction grade. Soil around untreated
check the area to be treated, and immediately adjacent areas of the structural wood in contact with soil should be treated as described
structure, for visible and accessible cracks and holes to prevent any below.
leaks or significant exposures to persons occupying the structure.
To establish an effective insecticidal barrier with this product the service
People present or residing in the structure during application must be
technician must be familiar with current Termite control practices such
advised to remove their pets and themselves from the structure if they
as: trenching, rodding, sub-slab injection, coarse fan spraying of soil sur-
see any signs of leakage. After application, the applicator is required to
faces, crack and crevice (void) injection, excavated soil treatment, and
check for leaks. All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in loca-
brush or spray applications to infested or susceptible wood. These tech-
tions other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior
niques must be correctly employed to prevent or control infestations by
to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact
subterranean Termites such as: Coptotermes, Heterotermes, Reticuli-
contaminated areas or to reoccupy contaminated areas of the structure
termes and Zootermopsis. The biology and behavior of the species
until the clean-up is completed.
involved should be considered by the service technician in determining
Environmental Hazards which control practices to use to eliminate or prevent the termite
infestation.
This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do
not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or Choice of appropriate procedures should include consideration of such
to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and run-off variable factors as the design of the structure, location of heating, ven-
from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neigh- tilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water table, soil type, soil
boring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment compaction, grade conditions, and location and type of domestic water
washwaters. Care should be used when spraying to avoid fish and rep- supplies and utilities.
tile pets in/around ornamental ponds. For advice concerning current control practices with relation to specific
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or local conditions, consult resources in structural pest control and state
residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or cooperative extension and regulatory agencies.
allow to drift to blooming crops if bees are visiting the treatment area.
Subterranean Termite Control
Physical and Chemical Hazards Directions For Use
Do not apply water-based dilutions of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
Important: Contamination of public and private water supplies must be
Termiticide/Insecticide to electrical conduits, motor housings, junction
avoided by following these precautions: Use anti-backflow equipment or
boxes, switch boxes or other electrical equipment because of possible
procedures to prevent siphonage of insecticide into water supplies. Do
shock hazard.
not contaminate cisterns or wells. Do not treat soil that is water saturat-
DIRECTIONS FOR USE ed or frozen or in any conditions where runoff or movement from the
treatment area (site) is likely to occur. Consult state and local specifica-
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tions for recommended distances of wells from treated areas, or if such
tent with its labeling.
regulations do not exist, refer to Federal Housing Administration
Do not apply a broadcast application to interior surfaces of homes.
Specifications (H.U.D.) for guidance.
Do not apply by air.
Note: Crawl spaces are to be considered inside of the structure.
Do not apply in greenhouses, nurseries. Critical Areas: Critical areas include areas where the foundation is pen-
etrated by utility services, cracks and expansion joints, bath traps and
Do not apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide through any
areas where cement constructions have been poured adjacent to the
kind of irrigation system. foundation such as stairs, patios and slab additions.
Not for use on sod farm turf, golf course turf, or grass grown for seed. Structures with Wells/Cisterns Inside Foundations
Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a struc-
ture can only be treated using the following techniques:
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 1. Do not treat soil while it is beneath or within the foundation or along
Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage the exterior perimeter of a structure that contains a well or cistern. The
or disposal. treated backfill method must be used if soil is removed and treated
Pesticide Storage: Keep out of reach of children and animals. outside/away from the foundation. The treated backfill technique is
Store in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and described as follows:
avoid excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use
a. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting
replace lids and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute
or similar material or into a wheelbarrow.
material into food or drink container.
b. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilute emulsion per 10 lin-
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out ani-
ear feet per foot of depth of the trench, or 1 gallon per 1.0 cubic
mals and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call
feet of soil. See “Mixing Directions section of the label. Mix thor-
CHEMTREC (Transportation and spills): (800) 424-9300.
oughly into the soil taking care to contain the liquid and prevent
To Confine Spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with runoff or spillage.
sand, cat litter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to prevent
c. After the treated soil has absorbed the diluted emulsion, replace
dispersal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify
the soil into the trench.
contents.
Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Do not contami- 2. Treat infested and/or damaged wood in place using an injection tech-
nate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Improper dispos- nique such as described in the “Control of Wood Infesting Insects�
al of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of section of this label.
Federal Law. Dispose of excess or waste pesticide by use accord-
Structures with Adjacent Wells/Cisterns and/or Other Water Bodies
ing to label directions, or contact your State Pesticide or
Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water sources such
Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste repre-
as wells, cisterns, surface ponds, streams, and other bodies of water
sentative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment recommendations listed
Container Disposal: below prior to making an application
Plastic Container: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recy-
1. Prior to treatment, if feasible, expose the water pipe(s) coming from
cling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
the well to the structure, if the pipe(s) enter the structure within 3 feet
landfill, or incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities,
of grade.
by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
2. Prior to treatment, applicators are advised to take precautions to limit
Returnable/Refillable Sealed Container: Do not rinse container.
the risk of applying the termiticide into subsurface drains that could
Do not empty remaining formulated product. Do not break seals.
empty into any bodies of water. These precautions include evaluating
Return intact to point of purchase.
whether application of the termiticide to the top of the footer may
result in contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as depth
General Information on the Use of this Product to the drain system and soil type and degree of compaction should be
Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or taken into account in determining the depth of treatment.
for commercial seed production, or for research purposes. For use on
3. When appropriate (i.e., on the water side of the structure), the treated
plants intended only for aesthetic purposes or climatic modifications
backfill technique (described above) can also be used to minimize off-
and being grown in interior plantscapes, ornamental gardens or parks,
site movement of termiticide.
or lawns and grounds.
Prior to using this technique near wells or cisterns, consult state, local or
The use of this product prevents and controls Termite infestations in and
federal agencies for information regarding approved treatment practices in
around structures and constructions.
your area.
The dilute insecticidal emulsion must be adequately dispersed in the soil
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Application Rate: Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
Use a 0.06% emulsion for subterranean Termites. For other pests on the
Pre-Construction Treatment: Do not apply at a lower dosage and/or
label use specific listed rates.
concentration than specified on this label for applications prior to
Mixing Directions: Mix the termiticide use dilution in the following man- the installation of the finished grade.
ner: Fill tank 1/4 to 1/3 full. Start pump to begin by-pass agitation and
When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the termiticide as the
place end of treating tool in tank to allow circulation through hose. Add
appropriate amount of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide. Add backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor fails to notify the
applicator to permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum depth of 4 feet
remaining amount of water. Let pump run and allow recirculation through
after the backfill has been installed. The applicator must trench and rod
the hose for 2 to 3 minutes.
into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may also be mixed into full
other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to a mini-
tanks of water, but requires substantial agitation to insure uniformity of the
mum depth of 4 feet. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applica-
emulsion.
tor must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the
To prepare a 0.06% water emulsion, ready to use, dilute 3 quarts of bottom of the footing. However, in no case should a structure be treated
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide with 99.25 gallons of water. below the footing.
Mixing: Effective pre-construction subterranean Termite control is achieved by the
For the desired application rate, use the chart below to determine the establishment of vertical and/or horizontal insecticidal barriers using
amount of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide for a given vol- 0.06% emulsion of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide. To meet
ume of finished emulsion: Termite proofing requirements, follow the procedures in the latest edition
of the Housing and Urban Development Minimum Property Standards .
Horizontal Barriers
Amount of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide Create a horizontal barrier wherever treated soil will be covered by a slab,
such as footing trenches, slab floors, carports, and the soil beneath stairs
(Gallons except where noted)
and crawl spaces.
Amount
Emulsion Amount Desired Gallons
of SPECKoZ®
Concentration of Water For a 0.06% rate apply 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet, or use 1
of Finished Emulsion
fluid ounce of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per 10
0.06% 1 oz 127 oz. 1
square feet in sufficient water (no less than 1/2 gallon or more than 2
5 oz 4.9 5
gallons) to provide thorough and continuous coverage of the area being
10 oz. 9.9 10
treated.
25 oz. 24.8 25
1.5 qt. 49.6 50
If the fill is washed gravel or other coarse material, it is important that a
2.25 qt. 74.4 75
sufficient amount of dilution be used to reach the soil substrate beneath
3 qt 99.25 100
the coarse fill.
4.5 qt. 148.8 150
6 qt. 198.5 200
Applications shall be made by a low pressure spray (less than 50 p.s.i.)
using a coarse spray nozzle. If slab will not be poured the same day as
0.12%* 2 oz 126 oz. 1
treatment, cover treated soil with a water-proof barrier such as polyethyl-
10 oz 4.9 5
ene sheeting. This is not necessary if foundation walls have been installed
19.5 oz. 9.8 10
around the treated soil.
1.5 qt. 24.6 25
3 qt. 49.2 50
Vertical Barriers
4.5 qt. 73.8 75
Vertical barriers must be established in areas such as around the base of
6 qt 98.5 100
foundations, plumbing, utility entrances, back-filled soil against foundation
9 qt. 147.7 150
walls and other critical areas.
3 197 200
For a 0.06% rate, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of
Common units of measure:
depth or 4 fluid ounces of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
1 pint = 16 fluid ounces (oz.)
10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade to top of footing in sufficient
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces (oz.)
water (not less than 2 gallons or more than 8 gallons) to ensure com-
plete coverage.
*For Termite applications, only use this rate in conjunction with the appli-
cation volume adjustments as listed in the section below or in the foam a. When trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching, it is impor-
or underground service application sections. tant that emulsion reaches the top of the footing. Rod holes must be
spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier, but in no
Application Volume: To provide maximum control and protection against
case more than 12 inches apart.
termite infestation apply the specified volume of the finished water emul-
sion and active ingredient as set forth in the directions for use section of b. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.
this label. If soil will not accept the labeled application volume, the volume
c. Trenches need not be wider than 6 inches. Emulsion should be
may be reduced provided there is a corresponding increase in concentra-
mixed with the soil as it is being replaced in the trench.
tion so that the amount of active ingredient applied to the soil remains the
same. d. For a monolithic slab, an inside vertical barrier may not be required.
Note: Large reductions of application volume reduce the ability to obtain a Hollow block voids may be treated at a rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per
continuous barrier. Variance is allowed when volume and concentration 10 linear feet so that the emulsion will reach the top of the footing.
are consistent with label directed rates and a continuous barrier can still
Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor,
be achieved.
construction superintendent, or similar responsible party, of the intended
Where desirable for pre and post construction treatments, the volume of termiticide application and intended sites of application and instruct the
the 0.12% emulsion may be reduced by 1/2 the labeled volume. See responsible person to notify construction workers and other individuals to
Volume Adjustment Chart below. leave the area to be treated during application and until the termiticide is
absorbed into the soil.
Note: When volume is reduced, the hole spacing for subslab injection and
soil rodding may require similar adjustment to account for lower volume
dispersal of the termiticide in the soil.
Volume Adjustment Chart
Post Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
Rate (% emulsion) 0.06% 0.12%
Use a 0.06% emulsion for post-construction treatment. Post-construc-
Volume allowed
tion soil applications shall be made by injection, trenching and rodding
Horizontal (gallons 0.5
into the trench or trenching, or coarse fan spray with pressures not
emulsion/10 ft2) 1.0 gallons gallons
exceeding 25 p.s.i. at the nozzle. Care should be taken to avoid soil
Vertical (gallons 2.0 wash-out around the footing.
emulsion/10 lin. ft.) 4.0 gallons gallons
Do not apply emulsion until location of wells, radiant heat pipes, water
After Treatment: All holes in commonly occupied areas into which and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide has been applied must be Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these
plugged. Plugs must be of a non-cellulose material or covered by an elements.
impervious, non-cellulose material.
Foundations: For applications made after the final grade is installed, the
applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the founda-
tion walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate
prescribed from grade to the top of the footing. When the footing is more
than four (4) feet below grade, the applicator must trench and rod into the
trench or trench along the foundation walls at the rate prescribed to a min-
imum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depend-
ing on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity.
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When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil cide has been absorbed by the soil.
adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing.
Masonry Voids: Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of the
However, in no case should a structure be treated below the footing.
structure extending from the structure to the soil in order to create a con-
Slabs tinuous treatment barrier in the area to be treated. Apply at the rate of 2
Vertical barriers may be established by sub-slab injection within the gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet of footing, using a nozzle pressure
structure and trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching outside of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this treatment, access holes must be
at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth. drilled below the sill plate and should be as close as possible to the foot-
ing as is practical. Treatment of voids in block or rubble foundation walls
Special care must be taken to distribute the treatment evenly. Treatment
must be closely examined: Applicators must inspect areas of possible
should not extend below the bottom of the footing.
runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the treated areas.
Treat along the outside of the foundation and where necessary beneath Some areas may not be treatable or may require mechanical alteration
the slab on the inside of foundation walls. Treatment may also be prior to treatment.
required beneath the slab along both sides of interior footing-supported
All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than
walls, one side of interior partitions and along all cracks and expansion
those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the
joints. Horizontal barriers may be established where necessary by long-
application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated
rodding or by grid pattern injection vertically through the slab.
areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the
a. Drill holes in the slab and/or foundation to allow for the application clean-up is completed.
of a continuous insecticidal barrier.
Note: When treating behind veneer care should be taken not to drill
b. For shallow foundations (1 foot or less) dig a narrow trench approx- beyond the veneer. If concrete blocks are behind the veneer, both the
imately 6 inches wide along the outside of the foundation walls. Do blocks and the veneer may be drilled and treated at the same time.
not dig below the bottom of the footing. The emulsion should be
Not for use in voids insulated with rigid foam insulation.
applied to the trench and soil at 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear
feet per foot of depth as the soil is replaced in the trench. Excavation Technique: If treatment must be made in difficult situations,
c. For foundations deeper than 1 foot follow rates for basement. along fieldstone or rubble walls, along faulty foundation walls, and around
pipes and utility lines which lead downward from the structure to a well or
d. Exposed soil and wood in bath traps may be treated with a 0.06%
pond, application may be made in the following manner:
emulsion.
a. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or
Basements
similar material.
Where the footing is greater than 1 foot of depth from grade to the bot-
b. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per
tom of the foundation, application must be made by trenching and rod-
foot of depth of the trench. Mix the emulsion thoroughly into the soil tak-
ding into the trench, or trenching at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per
ing care to prevent liquid from running off the liner.
10 linear feet per foot of depth. When the footer is more than four feet
below grade, the applicator may trench and rod into the trench, or trench c. After the treated soil has absorbed the liquid emulsion, replace the soil
along foundation walls at the rate prescribed for four feet of depth. Rod in the trench.
holes must be spaced to provide a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in
Attention: When applying SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
no case more than 12 inches apart. The actual depth of treatment will
in a confined area, the user should wear unvented goggles and a respi-
vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of ter-
rator approved by NIOSH during application.
mite activity. However, in no case should a structure be treated below
the footer. Sub-slab injection may be necessary along the inside of foun- Foam Applications
dation walls, along cracks and partition walls, around pipes, conduits,
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide emulsion, from 0.06 to
piers, and along both sides of interior footing-supported walls.
0.12% may be converted to a foam with expansion characteristics from
Accessible Crawl Spaces: For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide 2 to 40 times.
barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of
depth from grade to the top of the footing, or if the footing is more than 4 Localized Application
feet below grade, to a minimum depth of 4 feet. Apply by trenching and
Foam Applications: The emulsion may be converted to a foam and the
rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of foundation and
foam used to control or prevent termite infestations.
around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions such as concrete
walkways adjacent to foundation elements prevent trenching, treatment Depending on the circumstances, foam applications may be used alone
may be made by rodding alone. When soil type and/or conditions make or in combination with liquid emulsion applications. Applications may be
trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is made behind veneers, piers, chimney bases, into rubble foundations,
exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a into block voids or structural voids, under slabs, stoops, porches, or to
depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and follow the mixing the soil in crawlspaces, and other similar voids.
and use direction section of the label if situations are encountered where
Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active
the soil will not accept the full application volume.
ingredient instructions in order to insure proper application has been
1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the foot- made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an
ing. effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid emulsion volume
of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide must be applied, with
2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide
the remaining percent delivered to appropriate areas using foam appli-
barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
cation. Refer to label and use recommendations of the foam manufac-
3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the turer and the foaming equipment manufacturer.
footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider than 6 inches. When
Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treatments
trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure
in difficult areas, but may be used alone in difficult spots.
adequate distribution and to prevent termiticide from running off. The
emulsion must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench. Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or
Control Termites
4. When treating plenums or crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation sys-
Application may be made using SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
tem of the structure until application has been completed and all ter-
Termiticide/Insecticide foam alone or in combination with liquid emul-
miticide has been absorbed by the soil.
sion. The equivalent of at least 4 gallons (4 ounces of SPECKoZ®
Inaccessible Crawl Spaces: For inaccessible interior areas, such as Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10
areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and ground
linear feet (vertical barrier), or at least 1 gallon (1 ounce of SPECKoZ®
surfaces to allow operator access, excavate if possible, and treat accord-
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10
ing to the instructions for accessible crawl spaces. Otherwise, apply one
square feet (horizontal barrier) must be applied either as emulsion,
or a combination of the following two methods.
foam, or a combination of both. For a foam only application, apply
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide concentrate in sufficient
1. To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, 1 gallon of
emulsion per 10 square feet overall using a nozzle pressure of less foam concentration and foam volume to deposit 4 ounces of concentrate
than 25 p.s.i. and a coarse application nozzle (e.g., Delavan Type RD per 10 linear feet or 1 ounce of concentrate per 10 square feet. For
Raindrop, RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP TeeJet or example, 2 gallons of 0.12% emulsion generated as foam to cover 10
comparable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached with the appli- linear feet is equal to the application of 4 gallons of 0.06% emulsion per
cation wand, use one or more extension rods to make the application 10 linear feet.
to the soil. Do not broadcast or powerspray with higher pressures.
Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment
2. To establish a horizontal barrier, drill through the foundation wall or Termites can build mud tubes over treated surfaces as long as they have
through the floor above and treat the soil perimeter at a rate of 1 gallon access to untreated soil and do not have to move SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
of emulsion per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to Termiticide/Insecticide treated soil. Fill in cracks and spaces with
exceed 16 inches. Many States have smaller intervals, so check State builder’s or play box sand and treat the sand with SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
regulations which may apply. Termiticide/Insecticide. The sand should be treated as soil following the
SPECKoZ®
termiticide rate listed on the Bifenthrin
When treating plenums and crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation sys-
Termiticide/Insecticide label.
tem of the structure until application has been completed and all termiti-
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Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there is re-use. Remove pets, birds, and cover aquariums before spraying. Do
clear evidence of reinfestation or disruption of the barrier due to construc- not permit humans or pets to contact treated surfaces until the spray has
tion, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown of the dried.
termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or reinfested areas may be During any overhead applications to overhead interior areas of struc-
retreated in accordance with application techniques described in this tures, cover surfaces below with plastic sheeting or similar materials.
product’s labeling. The timing and type of these retreatments will vary
Wear protective clothing, unvented goggles, gloves and respirator, when
depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil conditions
applying to overhead areas or in poorly ventilated areas. Avoid touching
and other factors which may reduce the effectiveness of the barrier.
sprayed surfaces until spray has completely dried.
Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear
Broadcast Treatment of Wood for the Control of Wood-infesting
evidence that reinfestation or barrier disruption has occurred.
Insects and Nuisance Pests Outside of Structure
APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF Apply a 0.06% emulsion with a fan spray using a maximum pressure of
TERMITE BAITS 25 psi. Treatment should be made just to the point of run-off.
As part of the integrated pest management (IPM) program for termite con- To control wood-infesting insects active inside trees, utility poles and/or
trol, SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be applied to criti- fence posts, drill to find the interior infested cavity and inject a 0.06%
cal areas of the structure including plumbing and utility entry sites, bath emulsion. To control Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets, apply
traps, expansion joints, foundation cracks and areas with known or sus- in late evening when insects are at rest. Aim spray at nest openings in
pected infestations at a rate of 0.06% as a spot treatment or complete bar- ground, bushes and in cracks and crevices which may harbor nests, sat-
rier treatment. Applications may be made as described in the urating nest openings and contacting as many insects as possible.
Postconstruction treatment section of this label.
Pests Under Slabs
Specific Pest Control Applications Infestations of Arthropods, such as Ants, Cockroaches and Scorpions
inhabiting under slab area may be controlled by drilling and injecting or
Underground Services such as: wires, cables, utility lines, pipes, con-
horizontal rodding and then injecting 1 gallon of a 0.06% to 0.12% emul-
duits, etc. Services may be within structures or located outside structures,
sion per 10 square feet or 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet.
in right-of-ways or to protect long range (miles) of installations of services.
Soil treatment may be made using 0.06 to 0.12% SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Formula for Determining the Active Ingredient Content of the
Termiticide/Insecticide emulsion to prevent attack by Termites and Ants. Finished Spray Mixture: The following formula may be used to deter-
mine the percent active ingredient that is in the spray tank after mixing
Apply 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet to the bottom of the trench
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide:
and allow to soak into the soil. Lay services on the treated soil and cover
with approximately 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 gallons per 10 lin- (7.9)(Fl. Oz. of SPECKoZ® added to tank)
= Percent Active Ingredient of spray mix
ear feet over the soil surface to complete the treatment barrier. In wide (Gallons of finished spray mix)(128)
trenches, only treat the soil in the area near the services. It is important
to establish a continuous barrier of treated soil surrounding the services. General Application Instructions
Where soil will not accept the above labeled volume, 1 gallon of 0.12%
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be used per 10 linear SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide formulation mixes readily
with water and other aqueous carriers, and controls a wide spectrum of
feet of trench both to the bottom of the trench and over the soil on top of
insects and mites on trees, shrubs, foliage plants, non-bearing fruit and
the services.
nut trees, and flowers in interiorscapes including hotels, shopping malls,
Finish filling the trench with treated fill soil. The soil where each service
office buildings, etc., and, outdoor plantscapes, such as around residen-
protrudes from the ground may be treated by trenching/rodding of no
tial dwellings, parks, institutional buildings, recreational areas, athletic
more than 1 to 2 gallons of emulsion into the soil.
fields and home lawns. Non-bearing crops are perennial crops that will
Precautions: not produce a harvestable raw agricultural commodity during the season
Do not treat electrically active underground services. of application.
Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be tank-mixed with
Create an insecticidal barrier in the soil around wooden constructions
other pesticides, including insect growth regulators. When tank mixing
such as signs, fences and landscape ornamentation by applying a
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide with other pesticides,
0.06% emulsion.
observe all precautions and limitations on each separate product label.
Previously installed poles and posts may be treated by sub-surface The physical compatibility of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
injection or treated by gravity-flow through holes made from the bottom may vary with different sources of pesticide products, and local cultural
of a trench around the pole or post. Treat on all sides to create a con- practices. Any tank mixture which has not been previously tested should
tinuous insecticidal barrier around the pole. Use 1 gallon of emulsion per be prepared on a small scale (pint or quart jar), using the proper propor-
foot of depth for poles and posts less than six inches in diameter. For tions of pesticides and water to ensure the physical compatibility of the
larger poles, use 1.5 gallons of emulsion per foot of depth. Apply to a mixture.
depth of 6 inches below the bottom of the wood. For larger construc-
tions, use 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth. The following procedure is recommended for preparation of a new tank
Treatment of Wood-in-Place for Control of Wood-Infesting Insects: mix, unless specified otherwise in label directions: (1) Add wettable pow-
ders to tank water, (2) Agitate, (3) Add liquids and flowables, (4) Agitate,
(Localized Areas in Structure) For the control of insects such as
(5) Add emulsifiable concentrates, and (6) Agitate. If a mixture is found to
Termites, Ants, Carpenter Ants, and wood-infesting beetles such as Old
be incompatible following this order of addition, try reversing the order of
House Borer and Powder Post in localized areas of infested wood in and
addition, or increase the volume of water. Note: If the tank-mixture is
around structures, apply a 0.06% emulsion to voids and galleries in
found to be compatible after increasing the amount of water, then the
damaged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure
sprayer will need to be recalibrated for a higher volume application. Do not
and between wood and foundations where wood is vulnerable. Paint on
allow tank mix to stand overnight.
or fan spray applications may also be used. Plastic sheeting must be
placed immediately below overhead areas that are spot treated except
APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
for soil surfaces in crawl spaces. Application may be made to inacces-
sible areas by drilling, and then injecting emulsion with a crack and LAWN: Apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide as a broad-
crevice injector into the damaged wood or void spaces. This type of cast treatment. Use application volumes of up to 10 gallons per 1000
application is not intended to be a substitute for soil treatment, mechan- square feet to get uniform coverage when treating dense grass foliage.
ical alteration or fumigation to control extensive infestation of wood-
infesting insects. For low volume applications, less than 2 gallons/1000 square feet,
Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with immediate irrigation of treated area with at least 0.25 inches of water fol-
0.06% emulsion. Multiple injection points to varying depths may be nec- lowing application to ensure efficacy of sub-surface pests such as, but
essary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from not limited to, Mole Crickets, is recommended.
building voids when such nests are found.
Control of Bees and Wasps Indoors: To control Bees, Wasp, Hornets,
and Yellow-Jackets apply a 0.06% emulsion. Application should be
made in the late evening when insects are at rest. Spray liberally into
hiding and breeding places, especially under attic rafters, contacting as
many insects as possible. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve
and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. Repeat
application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect activi-
ty.
Important: Do not apply emulsion until location of heat pipes, ducts,
water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified.
Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these struc-
tural elements. Do not apply into electrical fixtures, switches, or sockets.
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils in the treatment
area should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before
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Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and applying 1 to 2 gallons of finished
LAWN APPLICATION RATES spray per mound. The mounds should be treated with sufficient force to break
The application rates listed in the following table will provide excellent con- their apex and allow the insecticide solution to flow into the ant tunnels. A four foot
diameter circle around the mound should also be treated. For best results, apply
trol of the respective pests under typical conditions. However, at the dis-
in cool weather (65 - 80ËšF) or in early morning or late evening hours. Note: a
cretion of the applicator, SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may
spray rig that is calibrated to apply 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet of SPECKoZ®
be applied at up to 1 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet to control each of the Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide in 5 gallons per 1,000 square feet contains the
pests listed in this Table. The higher application rates should be used when approximate dilution (1 teaspoon per gallon) that is required for fire ant mound
maximum residual control is desired. drenches in the spray tank.
9
Mole Cricket adults: Achieving acceptable control of adult mole crickets is dif-
Application Rate ficult because preferred grass areas are subject to continuous invasion during the
Pest SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide early spring by this extremely active stage. Applications should be made as late
in the day as possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water
immediately after treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate
0.18 - 0.25
Armyworms1 before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where con-
Cutworms1 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. tact with the insecticide will be maximized. Grass areas that receive pressure
Sod Webworm1 from adult mole crickets should be treated at peak egg hatch to ensure optimum
control of subsequent nymph populations (see below).
Annual Bluegrass Weevil 0.25 - 0.5 10
Mole Cricket nymphs: Grass areas that received intense adult mole cricket
(Hyperodes) (Adult)2 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. pressure in the spring should be treated immediately prior to peak egg hatch.
Banks Grass Mite6 Optimal control is achieved at this time because young nymphs are more sus-
Billbugs (Adult)3 ceptible to insecticides and they are located near the soil surface where the insec-
Black Turfgrass Ataenius ticide is most concentrated. Control of larger, more damaging, nymphs later in the
(Adult)4 year may require both higher application rates and more frequent applications to
maintain acceptable control. Applications should be made as late in the day as
Centipedes
possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water immediately after
Chinch Bugs5
treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application
Crickets
to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insec-
Earwigs ticide will be maximized.
Fleas (Adult) 11
Ticks (Including ticks that may transmit Lyme Disease and Rocky
Grasshoppers
Mountain Spotted fever): Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area
Leafhoppers where exposure to ticks may occur. Use higher spray volumes when treating
Mealybugs areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced
Millipedes from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to
Mites6 achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. Repeat
application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed activity. Repeat appli-
Pillbugs
cation should be limited to no more than once per seven days.
Sowbugs
Deer ticks (Ixodes sp.) have a complicated life cycle that ranges over a two year
period and involves four life stages. Applications should be made in the late fall
Ants 0.5 - 1.0
and/or early spring to control adult ticks that are usually located on brush or grass
Fleas (Larvae)7 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. above the soil surface and in mid to late spring to control larvae and nymphs that
Imported Fire Ants8 reside in the soil and leaf litter.
Japanese Beetle (Adult)
American dog ticks may be a considerable nuisance in suburban settings, par-
Mole Cricket (Adult)9
ticularly where homes are built on land that was previously field or forest. These
Mole Cricket (Nymph)10 ticks commonly congregate along paths or roadways where humans are likely to
Ticks11 be encountered. Applications should be made as necessary from mid-spring to
early fall to control American dog tick larvae, nymphs and adults.
In New York State, SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
may NOT be applied to any grass or turf area within 100 feet of a
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
water body (lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, or drainage ditch).
In New York State, do make a single repeat application of Lawn Dilution Chart
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide if there are signs of
renewed insect activity, but not sooner than two weeks after the
Fluid Ounces* of SPECKoZ®
first application.
Applic. Volume: Applic. Rate: Diluted to these Volumes of Finished Spray
Comments
Gallons Per Fluid Ounces per 1 5 10 100
1Armyworms, Cutworms and Sod Webworms: To ensure optimum control,
1,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. Gallon Gallons Gallons Gallons
delay watering (irrigation) or mowing for 24 hours after application. If the grass
area is being maintained at a mowing height of greater than 1 inch, then higher 1.0 0.18 0.18 0.90 1.8 18.0
application rates (Up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square feet) may be required during 1.0 0.25 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
periods of high pest pressure. 1.0 0.5 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 100.0
2Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyperodes) adults: Applications should be timed to
control adult weevils as they leave their overwintering sites and move into grass 2.0 0.18 � 0.45 0.90 9.0
areas. This movement generally begins when Forsythia is in full bloom and con- 2.0 0.25 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
cludes when flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is in full bloom. Consult your 2.0 0.5 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
State Cooperative Extension Service for more specific information regarding 2.0 1.0 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
application timing.
3.0 0.18 � 0.30 0.60 6.0
3Billbug adults: Applications should be made when adult billbugs are first
3.0 0.25 � 0.42 0.83 8.3
observed during April and May. Degree day models have been developed to opti-
3.0 0.5 0.17 0.83 1.67 16.7
mize application timing. Consult your State Cooperative Extension Service for
3.0 1.0 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
information specific to your region. In temperate regions, spring applications tar-
geting billbug adults will also provide control of over-wintered chinch bugs. 4.0 0.18 � 0.23 0.45 4.5
4.0 0.25 � 0.31 0.63 6.3
4Black Turfgrass Ataenius adults: Applications should be made during May and
4.0 0.5 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
July to control the first and second generation of black turfgrass ataenius adults,
4.0 1.0 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
respectively. The May application should be timed to coincide with the full bloom
stage of Vanhoutte spiraea (Spiraea vanhouttei) and horse chestnut (Aesculus 5.0 0.18 � 0.18 0.36 3.6
hippocastanum). The July application should be timed to coincide with the bloom- 5.0 0.25 � 0.25 0.5 5.0
ing of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus). 5.0 0.5 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
5.0 1.0 0.2 1.0 2.0 20.0
5
Chinch Bugs: Chinch Bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found
in the thatch layer. Irrigation of the grass area before treatment will optimize the 10.0 0.18 � � 0.18 1.8
penetration of the insecticide to the area where the chinch bugs are located. Use 10.0 0.25 � 0.13 0.25 2.5
higher volume applications if the thatch layer is excessive or if a relatively long 10.0 0.5 � 0.25 0.5 5.0
mowing height is being maintained. Chinch Bugs can be one of the most difficult 10.0 1.0 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0
pests to control in grasses and the higher application rates (Up to 1 fluid oz. per
1000 square feet) may be required to control populations that contain both
*To convert to milliliters, multiply by 29.57
nymphs and adults during the middle of the summer.
6
Mites: To ensure optimal control of eriophyid mites, apply in combination with the 1 fluid oz. = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
labeled application rate of a surfactant. A second application, five to seven days
after the first, may be necessary to achieve acceptable control. Do not use household utensils to measure SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
7
Flea larvae: Flea larvae develop in the soil of shaded areas that are accessible Termiticide/Insecticide.
to pets or other animals. Use a higher volume application when treating these
areas to ensure penetration of the insecticide into the soil. Note: if the lawn area
is being treated with SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide at 0.25 fluid oz.
per 1000 square feet for adult flea control, then the larval application rate may be
achieved by increasing the application volume two- to four-fold.
8
Imported Fire Ants: Control will be optimized by combining broadcast applica-
tions that will control foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens with mound
drenches that will eliminate existing colonies. If the soil is not moist, then it is
important to irrigate before application or use a high volume application.
Broadcast treatments should apply 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet. Mounds
should be treated by diluting 1 teaspoon of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
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ORNAMENTALS AND TREES ORNAMENTAL APPLICATION RATES
For ornamental applications (including but not limited to trees, shrubs, The application rates listed in the following table will provide excellent control of
the respective pests under typical conditions. However, at the discretion of the
ground covers, bedding plants, and foliage plants) apply 0.125 to 1.0
applicator, SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be applied at up to
fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per 1,000
1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet (43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons) to control each
square feet or 5.4 to 43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons. SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
of the pest listed in this Table. The higher application rates should be used
Termiticide/Insecticide may be diluted and applied in various volumes of when maximum residual control is desired.
water providing that the maximum label rate (1.0 fluid oz. per 1,000
square feet or 43.5 fl. oz per 100 gallons.) is not exceeded. SPECKoZ® Application Rate
SPECKoZ® Bitenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be applied through low volume
Pest
application equipment by dilution with water or other carriers and pro-
Fluid Ounces per 1,000 Fluid Ounces per
viding that the maximum label rate (1.0 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet
100 gallons
square feet
or 43.5 fl. oz per 100 gallons) is not exceeded.
5.4 - 10.8
0.125 - 0.25
Bagworms12
Apply the specified application rate as a full coverage foliar spray.
Cutworms
Repeat treatment as necessary to achieve control using higher appli-
Elm Leaf Beetles
cation rates as pest pressure & foliage area increases. Repeat applica- Fall Webworms
tion should be limited to no more than once per seven days. Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
Lace Bugs
Certain cultivars may be sensitive to the final spray solution. A small
Leaf Feeding Caterpillars
number of plants should be treated and observed for one week prior to
Tent Caterpillars
application to the entire planting.
Adelgids� 10.8 - 21.7
0.25 - 0.5
Use of an alternate class of chemistry in a treatment program is rec-
Ants
ommended to prevent or delay pest resistance
Aphids
Bees
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide Beet Armyworm
Beetles13, �
Ornamental Dilution Chart Black Vine Weevil (Adults)
Brown Soft Scales
Broad Mites
Fluid Ounces* of SPECKoZ® Budworms
California Red Scale (Crawlers)13
Diluted to these Volumes of Finished Spray
Application Volume: Applic. Rate:
Centipedes
Gallons Per Fluid Ounces per 1 5 10 100
Cicadas�
1,000 sq. ft. Acre 1,000 sq. ft. Gallon Gallons Gallons Gallons
Citrus Thrips
2.3 100 0.125 � 0.27 0.54 5.4 Clover Mites
2.3 100 0.25 0.11 0.54 1.08 10.8 Crickets
2.3 100 0.5 0.22 1.09 2.17 21.7 Diaprepes (Adults)
2.3 100 1.0 0.44 2.17 4.35 43.5 Earwigs
200
4.6 0.125 � 0.14 0.27 2.7 European Red Mite
200
4.6 0.25 � 0.27 0.54 5.4 Flea Beetles
200
4.6 0.5 0.11 0.54 1.09 10.9 Fungus Gnats (Adults)
200
4.6 1.0 0.22 1.09 2.17 21.7 Grasshoppers
300
6.9 0.125 � � 0.18 1.8 Japanese Beetle (Adult)�
300
6.9 0.25 � 0.18 0.36 3.6 Leafhoppers
300
6.9 0.5 � 0.36 0.72 7.2 Leafrollers
300
6.9 1.0 0.15 0.72 1.45 14.5 Mealybugs
Millipedes
*To convert to milliliters, multiply by 29.57
Mites
300 gallons per acre is a typical application volume for landscape ornamental applications.
Mosquitoes
1 fluid oz. = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons Orchid Weevil
Do not use household utensils to measure SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Pillbugs
Pine Needle Scales (Crawlers)13
Termiticide/Insecticide.
Plant Bugs (Including Lygus spp.)
Psyllids�
Calculating Dilution Rates using the Ornamental Application Rates
Table and the SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide San Jose Scales (Crawlers)13
Scorpions
Ornamental Dilution Chart: The following steps should be taken to
Sowbugs
determine the appropriate dilution of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
Spider Mites14
Termiticide/Insecticide that is required to control specific pests: Spiders
Spittlebugs�
1) Identify the least susceptible target pest (the pest requiring
Thrips
the highest application rate for control).
Tip Moths
2) Select an application rate in terms of fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Treehoppers�
Twig Borers13
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide.
Wasps
3) Identify your application volume and how much spray mix Weevils13
you want to prepare. Whiteflies
4) Use the Ornamental Dilution Chart to determine the appro- Imported Fire Ants** 0.5 - 1.0 21.7 - 43.5
SPECKoZ®
priate volume of Bifenthrin Leafminers
Termiticide/Insecticide that must be mixed in your desired Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite
volume of water. Pine Shoot Beetle (Adults)
Spider Mites14
For example, suppose you are trying to control black vine weevil adults
on rhododendron. The Ornamental Application Rates table shows that
0.25 to 0.5 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
should be applied per 1,000 square feet. You select an application rate 12
Bagworms: Apply when larvae begin to hatch and spray larvae directly.
of 0.5 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet because maximum residual con- Applications when larvae are young will be most effective.
trol is desired. Your application volume is approximately 300 gallons per
Beetles�, Scale Crawlers, Twig Borers, and Weevils: Treat trunks, stems
13
acre, which is equivalent to 6.9 gallons per 1,000 square feet.
and twigs in addition to plant foliage.
Consulting the Ornamental Dilution Chart reveals that you should dilute
Spider Mites: SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide provides optimal
14
0.72 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide in 10 gal-
twospotted spider mite control when applied during spring to mid-summer.
lons of water.
Higher application rates and/or more frequent treatments may be required for
acceptable twospotted spider mite control during mid- to late-summer. The addi-
tion of a surfactant or horticultural oil may increase the effectiveness of
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide. Combinations of SPECKoZ®
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide with other registered miticides have also
proven effective. Alternately, SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide appli-
cations may be rotated with those of other products that have different modes of
action in control programs that are designed to manage resistance by twospot-
ted spider mites. Consult your local Cooperative Extension Service for resis-
tance management recommendations in your region.
**For foraging ants.
�
Not for use in California.
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Pest Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings Mosquito Control: Dilute 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
For control of Ants, Carpenter Ants, Fire Ants, Armyworms, Bees, Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and apply at the rate of one gallon
Beetles�, Biting Flies, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Chiggers, Chinch of dilution per 1,000 square feet as a general spray around landscapes, lawn
Bugs, Clover Mites, Crickets, Cutworms, , Dichondra Flea Beetles, and buildings to control mosquitoes. For higher volume applications,
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be diluted at lower concen-
Earwigs, Elm Leaf Beetles, Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Gnats,
Grasshoppers, Hornets, Japanese Beetles�, Midges, Millipedes, trations and applied at greater volumes to deliver the desired amount of prod-
uct per area (refer to the Ornamental or Perimeter Application Dilution Charts).
Mosquitoes, Moths, Roaches (including Cockroaches), Scorpions,
Silverfish, Sod Webworms, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Spider Mites, Spiders
(including Black Widow Spiders), Springtails, Ticks (including Brown INDOOR USE
Dog Ticks), and Wasps.
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be cov-
Not for use in California.
�
ered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food
Apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide using a 0.02 to should be covered or removed.
0.06% suspension as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings
For control of ants, bees, beetles, boxelder bugs, carpet beetles, cen-
including, but not limited to, exterior siding, foundations, porches, win-
tipedes, cloth moths, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, firebrats, flies,
dow frames, eaves, patios, garages, refuse dumps, lawns such as
gnats, midges, millipedes, pillbugs, scorpions, silverfish, sowbugs, spi-
grass areas adjacent or around private homes, duplexes, townhouses,
ders, ticks and wasps
condominiums, house trailers, apartment complexes, carports,
garages, fence lines, storage sheds, barns, and other residential and Use a 0.02% to 0.06% suspension (0.33 to 1 fluid oz. per gallon of
non-commercial structures, soil, trunks of woody ornamentals and other water) for residual pest control in buildings and structures and on modes
areas where pests congregate or have been seen. Use a spray volume of transport. Apply either as a crack and crevice, pinstream, spot,
of up to 10 gallons of emulsion per 1,000 square feet. Higher applica- coarse, low pressure spray (25 psi or less) or with a paint brush.
tion volumes may be used to obtain the desired coverage of dense veg- Indoor Treatments: Apply as a coarse, low pressure, crack and crevice
etation or landscaping materials. or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners,
Mixing Directions: For 0.02% suspension, mix 0.33 fluid oz. of storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water. For and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces,
0.06% suspension, mix 1 fluid oz. SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use
Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water (1 fluid oz. = 2 tablespoons). as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices.
Do not use household utensils to measure SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Mixing Directions: See mixing directions in “Pest Control on Outside
Termiticide/Insecticide. Use the higher rate for heavy pest infestation, Surfaces and Around Buildings� section.
quicker knockdown or longer residual control. Retreatment may be nec-
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide is to be diluted with water
essary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest
for spray or brush application. Fill sprayer with the desired volume of
pressure. Repeat application is necessary only if there are signs of
water and add SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide. Close and
renewed insect activity. Repeat application should be limited to no more
shake before use in order to insure proper mixing. Mix only the amount
than once per seven days.
of solution needed for the application. Retreatment may be necessary to
Perimeter Treatment: Apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure.
feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the founda- Repeat application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed insect
tion of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Apply 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. activity. Repeat application should be limited to no more than once per
of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per 1,000 square feet in seven days
sufficient water to provide adequate coverage (refer to Perimeter
Cockroaches, Crickets, Firebrats, Scorpions, Silverfish, Spiders,
Application Dilution Chart).
and Ticks: Apply as a coarse, low pressure spray to areas where these
pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under
refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, and stoves, the underside of
Perimeter Application Dilution Chart shelves, drawers and similar areas. Pay particular attention to cracks
and crevices.
Fluid Ounces* of SPECKoZ® Ants: Apply to any trails, around doors and windows and other places
Applic. Volume: Applic. Rate: where ants may be found.
Diluted to these Volumes of Finished Spray
Gallons Per Fluid Ounces per 1 5 10 100 Bees and Wasps: Application to nests should be made late in the
1,000 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. Gallon Gallons Gallons Gallons evening when insects are at rest. Thoroughly spray nest and entrance
1 0.33 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
and surrounding areas where insects alight.
1 0.5 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Earwigs, Beetles, Millipedes, Pillbugs,
1 0.67 0.67 3.33 6.67 66.7
1 0.75 0.75 3.75 7.5 75.0 and Sowbugs: Apply around doors and windows and other places
1 1.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 100.0 where these pests may be found or where they may enter premises.
Spray baseboards, storage areas and other locations.
2 0.33 0.17 0.83 1.65 16.5
2 0.5 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
FOOD/FEED HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATIONS
2 0.67 0.33 1.67 3.35 33.5 ®
Applications of SPECKoZ Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide are per-
2 0.75 0.38 1.88 3.75 37.5
2 1.0 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0 mitted in both food/feed and non-food areas of food/feed handling
establishments as a general surface, spot, or crack and crevice treat-
3 0.33 0.11 0.55 1.10 11.0
ment.
3 0.5 0.17 0.83 1.67 16.7
3 0.67 0.22 1.11 2.23 22.3 Food/feed handling establishments are defined as places other than
3 0.75 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
private residences in which exposed food/feed is held, processed, pre-
3 1.0 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
pared or served. Included also are areas for receiving, storing, packing
4 0.33 � 0.41 0.83 8.3 (canning, bottling, wrapping, boxing), preparing, edible waste storage
4 0.5 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
and enclosed processing systems (mills, dairies, edible oils, syrups) of
4 0.67 0.17 0.84 1.67 16.7
food. Serving areas where food is exposed and the facility is in opera-
4 0.75 0.19 0.94 1.88 18.8
tion are also considered food areas.
4 1.0 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
5 0.33 � 0.33 0.67 6.7 Permitted non-food areas of use include, garbage rooms, lavatories,
5 0.5 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0 floor drains (to sewers), entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms,
5 0.67 0.13 0.67 1.33 13.3 machine rooms, garages, mop closets and storage (after canning or
5 0.75 0.15 0.75 1.5 15.0 bottling).
5 1.0 0.2 1.0 2.0 20.0
Permitted use sites include, but are not limited to: Aircraft (Do not use
10 0.33 � 0.17 0.33 3.3
in aircraft cabins), apartment buildings, bakeries, bottling facilities,
10 0.5 � 0.25 0.5 5.0
breweries, buses, cafeterias, candy plants, canneries, dairy product
10 0.67 � 0.33 0.67 6.7
10 0.75 � 0.38 0.75 7.5 processing plants, food manufacturing plants, food processing plants,
10 1.0 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0 food service establishments, granaries, grain mills, hospitals, hotels,
* industrial buildings, laboratories, meat/poultry/egg processing plants,
To convert to milliliters, multiply by 29.57
mobile/motor homes, nursing homes offices, railcars, restaurants,
1 fluid oz. = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
schools, ships, trailers, trucks, vessels, warehouses and wineries.
Do not use household utensils to measure SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
General Surface Application: Do not use this application method in
Termiticide/Insecticide.
food/feed handling establishments when the facility is in operation or
For Ant and Fire Ant Mounds use SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
foods/feeds are exposed. Do not apply directly to food products. Cover
Termiticide/Insecticide 0.06% emulsion as Drench Method: Apply
or remove all food processing and/or handling equipment during appli-
1-2 gallons of emulsion to each mound area by sprinkling the mound
cation. After application in food processing plants, bakeries, cafeterias
until it is wet and treat a 4 foot diameter circle around the mound. Use
and similar facilities, wash all equipment, benches, shelving and other
the higher volume for mounds larger than 12�. For best results, apply in
surfaces which food will contact. Clean food handling or processing
cool weather, such as in early morning or late evening hours, but not in
equipment and thoroughly rinse with clean, fresh water.
the heat of the day.
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Spot, Crack and Crevice Application: Spot or crack and crevice to treating entry points into the home or premises such as around doors
applications may be made while the facility is in operation; however, and windows. Spray or foam into cracks and crevices or drill holes and
food should be covered or removed from area being treated. Do not spray, mist or foam into voids where carpenter ants or their nests are
present. When using SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide in
apply directly to food.
SPECKoZ®
combination with baits, apply Bifenthrin
Foam Applications Termiticide/Insecticide as instructed above, and use baits in other areas
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide may be converted to foam ®
that have not been treated with SPECKoZ Bifenthrin
and used to treat structural voids. Dilute 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Termiticide/Insecticide.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and
Carpenter Ants Outdoors: Apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
add the manufacturers recommended volume of foaming agent to pro-
Termiticide/Insecticide to carpenter ant trails around doors and win-
duce a 0.02 to 0.06 percent foam concentration. Verify before treatment
dows and other places where carpenter ants have been observed or
that the foaming agent is compatible with SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin
are expected to forage. For best results, locate and treat carpenter ant
Termiticide/Insecticide
nests. Apply a perimeter treatment using either low or high volume
TERMITE CONTROL (ABOVE GROUND ONLY) applications described in the “Pest Control on Outside Surfaces and
The purpose of the applications described below are to kill termite work- Around Buildings� section of this label. The higher dilutions and/or
ers or winged reproductives that may be present at the time of treat- application volumes, as well as more frequent applications, may be
ment. These applications are intended as supplements to, and not sub- necessary when treating concrete surfaces for carpenter ant control.
stitutes for, mechanical alteration, soil treatment or foundation treat- Maximum control is generally achieved using the following procedure:
ment.
1) Treat non-porous surfaces with low volume applications using
To control exposed workers and winged reproductive termites in local- SPECKoZ®
0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifenthrin
ized areas, dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and applying this dilu-
Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and apply as a course fan tion at the rate of one gallon per 1,000 square feet
spray at the rate of one gallon per 1,000 square feet to attics, crawl
2) Treat the trunks of trees that have carpenter ant trails, or upon
spaces, unfinished basements and other void areas. Treat swarming
which carpenter ants are foraging, using 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
termites as well as the areas in which they congregate.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water
To control above-ground termites in localized areas of infested wood,
and applying this dilution to thoroughly wet the bark from the
dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per
base of the tree to as high as possible on the trunk
gallon of water and apply as a liquid or foam to voids and galleries in
damaged wood as well as to spaces between wooden structural mem- 3) Treat porous surfaces and vegetation with high volume applica-
bers and between the sill plate and foundation where wood is vulnera- tions using dilutions that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid
oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per 1,000
ble to attack. Applications may be made to inaccessible areas by drilling
and then injecting the dilution or foam, with a suitable directional injec- square feet (refer to the Ornamental and Perimeter Application
tor , into damaged wood or wall voids. All treatment holes drilled in con- Dilution Charts)
struction elements in commonly occupied areas of structures should be
4) For maximum residual control, dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
securely plugged after treatment.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water
To control termite carton nests in building voids, dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of and apply at a rate of up to 10 gallons of dilution per 1,000
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and square feet.
apply as a liquid or foam using a pointed injection tool. Multiple injection
To control carpenter ants inside trees, utility poles, fencing or deck
points and varying depths of injection may be necessary to achieve
materials and similar structural members, drill to locate the interior
control. When possible, the carton nest material should be removed
infested cavity and inject or foam a 0.06% dilution (1.0 fluid oz. of
from the building void after treatment.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water) into
ANT CONTROL the cavity using a sufficient volume and an appropriate treatment tool
Nuisance Ants Indoors: For best results, locate and treat ant nests. with a splashback guard.
Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide
To control carpenter ants that are tunneling in the soil, dilute 0.5 to 1.0
per gallon of water and apply at the rate of one gallon of dilution per
fluid ounces of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon
1,000 square feet as a general surface, crack and crevice or spot treat-
of water and apply as a drench or inject the dilution or foam at intervals
ment to areas where ants have been observed or are expected to for-
of 8 to 12 inches. Establish a uniform vertical barrier at the edges of
age. These areas include, but are not limited to, baseboards, in and
walls, driveways or other hard surfaces where ants are tunneling
behind cabinets, under and behind dishwashers, furnaces, refrigera-
beneath the surfaces.
tors, sinks and stoves, around pipes, cracks and crevices and in cor-
ners. Particular attention should be given to treating entry points into the For wood piles and stored lumber apply a 0.06% emulsion. Use a hose-
home or premises such as around doors and windows. When using end sprayer or sprinkling can to deliver a coarse drenching spray.
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide in combination with baits, Treated wood can be burned or used for lumber one month after treat-
apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide as instructed above, ment. Do not use in structures.
and use baits in other areas that have not been treated with SPECKoZ®
To protect firewood from carpenter ants ( and termites), dilute 1.0 fluid
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide.
oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water
Nuisance Ants Outdoors: For best results, locate and treat ant nests. and apply to the soil beneath where the firewood will be stacked at the
Apply SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide to ant trails around rate of one gallon of dilution per 8 square feet. DO NOT treat firewood
doors and windows and other places where ants have been observed with SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide.
or are expected to forage. Apply a perimeter treatment using either low
Attention
or high volume applications described in the “Pest Control on Outside
Surfaces and Around Buildings� section of this label. The higher dilu- Do not apply a broadcast application to interior surfaces of homes.
tions and/or application volumes, as well as more frequent applications,
Do not apply to pets, crops, or sources of electricity.
may be necessary when treating concrete surfaces for ant control.
Firewood is not to be treated.
Maximum control is generally achieved using the following procedure:
Use only in well ventilated areas.
1) Treat non-porous surfaces with low volume applications using
SPECKoZ®
0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Bifenthrin During any application to overhead areas of structure, cover surfaces
Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and applying this dilu- below with plastic sheeting or similar material, except for soil surfaces in
tion at the rate of one gallon per 1,000 square feet. crawlspaces.
2) Treat porous surfaces and vegetation with high volume applica- Do not allow spray to contact food, foodstuffs, food contacting surfaces,
tions using dilutions that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid food utensils or water supplies.
oz. of SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per 1,000
Thoroughly wash dishes and food handling utensils with soap and water
square feet ( refer to the Ornamental and Perimeter Application
if they become contaminated by application of this product.
Dilution Charts).
Do not treat areas where food is exposed.
3) For maximum residual control, dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water During indoor surface applications do not allow dripping or run-off to
occur.
and apply at a rate of up to 10 gallons of dilution per 1,000
square feet. Do not allow people or pets on treated surfaces until spray has dried.
Carpenter Ants Indoors: Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of SPECKoZ® Let surfaces dry before allowing people and pets to contact surfaces.
Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide per gallon of water and apply at the SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide will not stain or damage
rate of one gallon of dilution per 1,000 square feet as a general surface, any surface that water alone will not stain or damage.
crack and crevice or spot treatment to areas where carpenter ants have
Do not apply this product in patient rooms or in any rooms while occu-
been observed or are expected to forage. These areas include, but are
pied by the elderly or infirm.
not limited to, baseboards, in and behind cabinets, under and behind
Do not apply in classrooms when in use.
dishwashers, furnaces, refrigerators, sinks, and stoves, around pipes,
cracks and crevices and in corners. Particular attention should be given Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area in insti-
tutions such as libraries, sports facilities, etc.
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Do not apply this pesticide in livestock buildings (barns).
Application equipment that delivers low volume treatments, such as the
Micro-Injector® or Actisol® applicators, may also be used to make crack
and crevice, deep harborage, spot and general surface treatments of
SPECKoZ® Bifenthrin Termiticide/Insecticide.
Warranty: SPECKoZ® makes no warranty, expressed or implied, con-
cerning the use of this product other than indicated on the label. Except
as so warranted, the product is sold as is. Buyer and user assume all
risk of use and/or handling and/or storage of this material when such
use and/or handling and/or storage is contrary to label instructions.
Use of Product: SPECKoZ® recommendations for the use of this prod-
uct are based upon tests believed to be reliable. The use of this prod-
uct being beyond the control of the manufacturer, no guarantee,
expressed or implied, is made as to the effects of such or the results to
be obtained if not used in accordance with directions or established
safe practice.
Damages: Buyer’s or user’s exclusive remedy for damages for breach
of warranty or negligence shall be limited to direct damages not
exceeding the purchase price paid and shall not include incidental or
consequential damages.
SPECKoZ is a registered trademark of SPECKoZ Inc.
Micro-Injector is a registered trademark of Whitmire Micro-Gen
Research Laboratories
Actisol is a registered trademark of Roussel-Uclaf
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