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Talstar EZ
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Granular Insecticide
FIRST AID
Only for sale to, use, and storage by commercial
applicators for use to control Ants (including If on skin or 鈥? Take off contaminated clothing.
Imported Fire Ants), Mole Crickets and other Insect clothing 鈥? Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-
pests on lawns in landscaped areas and perimeters 20 minutes.
around residential, institutional, public, commercial 鈥? Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment
and industrial buildings, parks, recreational areas advice.
and athletic fields. HOTLINE NUMBER
EPA Reg. No. 279-3168 EPA Est. 279- Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison
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control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact
1-(800)-331-3148 for Emergency Assistance.
Active Ingredient: By Wt.
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Bifenthrin*..............................................................0.2% NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Inert Ingredients ................................................. 99.8%
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This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested,
100.0% milk, cream and other digestible fats and oils may increase absorp-
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*Cis isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum.
U.S. Patent No. 4,238,505 For Information Regarding the Use of this Product Call 1-800-
321-1FMC (1362).
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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CAUTION
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Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals)
Caution
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
See other panels for additional precautionary information. clothing.
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Environmental Hazards
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This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not
apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not apply when
weather conditions favor drift from treated areas. Drift and run-off from
treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring
areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash-
waters or rinsate.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tent with its labeling. Not for use on plants being grown for sale of other
commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or for research pur-
poses. For use on plants intended for aesthetic purposes or climate
modification and being grown in interior plantscapes, ornamental gar-
dens or parks, or lawns or grounds.
Do not apply more than 0.2 lb. active ingredient (a.i.) per acre per appli-
cation on residential use sites (i.e., around private homes, apartment
buildings, condominiums, non-agricultural outbuildings, non-commer-
cial greenhouses, pre-schools or day care facilities). May be applied at
up to 0.4 lb. a.i. per acre per application on non-residential use sites
(i.e., around institutional, public, commercial or industrial buildings;
parks; recreational areas or athletic fields).
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Do not broadcast apply more than 0.4 lbs. A.I. (200 lbs. Talstar EZ
Granular) per Acre per year.
FMC Corporation Not for use on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, in commercial green-
houses or on grass grown for seed.
Agricultural Products Group
Philadelphia PA 19103
10/03-C
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observed during April and May. Degree day models have been developed to opti-
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL mize application timing. Consult your State Cooperative Extension Service for
information specific to your region. In temperate regions, spring applications tar-
Prohibitions geting billbug adults will also provide control of over-wintered chinch bugs.
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. 4
Black Turfgrass Ataenius adults: Applications should be made during May and
July to control the first and second generation of black turfgrass ataenius adults,
respectively. The May application should be timed to coincide with the full bloom
Pesticide Storage
stage of Vanhoutte spiraea (Spiraea vanhouttei) and horse chestnut (Aesculus
Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store in original con-
hippocastanum). The July application should be timed to coincide with the bloom-
tainers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid excess heat. ing of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).
Carefully open containers. After partial use close tightly. 5
Chinch Bugs: Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals the thatch layer. Irrigate the treated area with up to 0.25 inches of water immedi-
and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call FMC: (800) 331- ately after application to activate (release from the granule) the insecticide. Chinch
3148. bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher
applications rates may be required to control populations that contain both
To confine spill: Cover to prevent dispersal. Place damaged nymphs and adults during the summer.
package in a holding container. Identify contents. 6
Flea larvae: Flea larvae develop in the soil of shaded areas that are accessible
to pets or other animals. Irrigate the treated area with up to 0.5 inches of water
Pesticide Disposal immediately after application to activate (release from the granule) the insecticide.
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed 7
Imported Fire ants: Control will be optimized by combining broadcast applica-
of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. tions that will control foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens with mound
treatments that will eliminate existing colonies. If the soil is not moist, then it is
important to irrigate before application. Broadcast treatments should apply up to
Container Disposal
0.4 lb AI/A. Mounds should be treated either by diluting 1 teaspoon of Talstar Lawn
Paper and plastic bags: Completely empty bag into application & Tree Flowable (EPA Reg. No. 279-3162) formulation per gallon of water and
equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by applying 1 to 2 gallons of finished spray per mound or by applying cup of Talstar
incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities, by burn- EZ Granular per mound and then drenching the mound with 1 to 2 gallons of water.
ing. If burned, stay out of smoke. The mounds should be treated with sufficient force to break 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 in cool weather
LAWN AND PERIMETER APPLICATIONS (65 - 80藲 F) or in early morning or late evening hours. Note: a spray rig that is cal-
ibrated to apply 0.1 lb AI/A (20 ozs.) of Talstar Flowable in 2.5 gallons per 1,000
Lawn Application: Broadcast Talstar庐 EZ granular insecticide with square feet contains the approximate dilution (1 teaspoon per gallon) that is
required for fire ant mound drenches in the spray tank.
suitable application equipment to ensure uniform coverage over the
treatment area. 8
Mole Cricket adults: Achieving acceptable control of adult mole crickets is diffi-
cult because preferred grass areas are subject to continuous invasion during the
APPLICATION RATES 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 imme-
diately after treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before
The application rates listed in the following table will provide excellent con- application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with
trol of the respective pests under typical conditions. However, at the dis- the insecticide will be maximized. Grass areas that receive pressure from adult
cretion of the applicator, Talstar EZ may be applied at up to 0.4 lb AI/A to mole crickets should be treated at peak egg hatch to ensure optimum control of
subsequent nymph populations (see below).
control each of the pests listed in this Table. However, for residential lawn
use, do not apply more than 0.2 lbs. A.I. per Acre per application. 9
Mole Cricket nymphs: Grass areas that received intense adult mole cricket
pressure in the spring should be treated immediately prior to peak egg hatch.
Application Rate
Active ingredient
Pest Optimal control is achieved at this time because young nymphs are more suscep-
lbs. per acre Talstar EZ tible to insecticides and they are located near the soil surface where the insecti-
cide is most concentrated. Control of larger, more damaging, nymphs later in the
0.1 50 lbs. 1.15 lbs.
Armyworms1 year may require both higher application rates and more frequent applications to
Cutworms1 maintain acceptable control. Applications should be made as late in the day as
lbs. AI/A per acre per 1000 sq. ft.
possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water immediately after
Sod Webworm1
treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application
to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insecti-
Annual Bluegrass 0.1 - 0.2 50 - 100 lbs. 1.15 - 2.3 lbs.
cide will be maximized.
Weevil (Hyperodes) lbs. AI/A per acre per 1000 sq. ft. 10
Ticks (Including ticks that transmit Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain
(Adult)2
Spotted fever): Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where expo-
Billbugs (Adult)3
sure to ticks may occur. Use higher application rates when treating areas with
Black Turfgrass dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from sur-
Ataenius (Adult)4 rounding areas on host animals. Do not allow public use of treated areas during
Leafhoppers application.
Mealybugs 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 mid to late-
Ants 0.2 - 0.4 100 - 200 lbs. 2.3 - 4.6 lbs. spring to control larvae and nymphs that reside in the soil and leaf litter.
Centipedes lbs. AI/A per acre per 1000 sq. ft. American dog ticks may be a considerable nuisance in suburban settings, par-
Chinch Bugs5 ticularly where homes are built on land that was previously field or forest. These
Fleas (Larvae)6 ticks commonly congregate along paths or roadways where humans are likely to
Fleas (Adult) be encountered. Applications should be made as necessary from mid-spring to
early fall to control American dog tick larvae, nymphs and adults.
Imported Fire Ants
(Adult)7
Imported Fire Ants
(Mounds)7
Millipedes
Mole Cricket (Adult)8
Mole Cricket (Nymph)9
Ticks10
Pillbugs 0.4 200 lbs. 4.6 lbs.
Sowbugs lbs. AI/A per acre per 1000 sq. ft.
In New York State, this product may NOT be applied to any grass
or turf area within 100 feet of a water body (lake, pond, river,
stream, wetland, or drainage ditch).
In New York State, do make a single repeat application of Talstar
EZ Granular if there are signs of renewed insect activity, but not
sooner than two weeks after the first application.
Comments
Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms: To ensure optimum control, irri-
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gate the treated area with up to 0.1 inches of water immediately after application
to activate (release from the granule) the insecticide.
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Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyperodes) adults: Applications should be timed to
control adult weevils as they leave their overwintering sites and move into grass
areas. This movement generally begins when Forsythia is in full bloom and con-
cludes when flowering dogwood is in full bloom. Consult your State Cooperative
Extension Service for more specific information regarding application timing.
Billbug adults: Applications should be made when adult billbugs are first
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Perimeter Application: Apply to ground area 5 to 10 feet wide around Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability:
and adjacent to the structure.
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale
Boundary Applications: Apply to soil areas, ornamental gardens,
and Limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or using this
pavement crevices, fencelines, planter areas, vegetation areas and
product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once,
mulch areas
unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded.
Pounds of Talstar EZ Granular for Perimeter Applications
Applic. Rate: The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is
Linear Distance (Feet) Around Structure
impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this
Pounds Per Band
product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended conse-
1,000 sq. ft. Width 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 1,000
quences may result because of such factors as manner of use or appli-
cation, weather or crop conditions beyond the control or FMC or Seller.
2.3 5 feet 1.3 1.9 2.5 3.0 3.6 4.8 5.9 11.7
All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and User
2.3 10 feet 3.0 4.2 5.3 6.5 7.6 9.9 12.2 23.7
agree to hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such
factors.
3.0 5 feet 1.7 2.5 3.3 3.9 4.7 6.3 7.7 15.2
3.0 10 feet 3.9 5.4 6.9 8.5 9.9 12.9 15.9 30.9 Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical
description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes
3.5 5 feet 2.0 2.9 3.8 4.5 5.4 7.2 8.9 17.5 stated on the Directions for Use when used in accordance with the
3.5 10 feet 4.5 6.3 8.0 9.8 11.4 14.9 18.3 35.5 directions under normal conditions of use. FMC MAKES NO WAR-
RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTIC-
4.6 5 feet 2.6 3.8 5.0 6.0 7.2 9.6 11.8 23.4 ULAR PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
4.6 10 feet 6.0 8.4 10.6 13.0 15.2 19.8 24.4 47.4 WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE,
OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied,
Note: The amounts of Talstar EZ Granular listed in the above table are based on having been made are inapplicable if this product has been used
the total area being treated. This area is determined by multiplying the linear dis- contrary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or
tance by the band width and then adding to that value the area of a circle whose under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or beyond the
radius is equal to the band width (to account for the area treated at the four cor- control of) seller or FMC, and buyer assumes the risk of any such
ners of a rectangular structure). use.
In no event shall FMC or seller be liable for any incidental, consequen-
Fire ant mound treatment: Apply 1/2 cup of Talstar庐 EZ Granular tial or special damages resulting from the use or handling of this prod-
Insecticide per mound and then drench the mound with 1 to 2 gallons of uct. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE
water. The mound should be drenched with sufficient force to break its EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL
apex and allow the insecticide to flow into the ant tunnels. For best CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS
results, apply in cool weather (65 to 80藲F) or in early morning or late BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE,
evening hours. Treat new mounds as they appear. Food utensils such TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE
as teaspoons and measuring cups should not be used for food purposes USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN
after use with insecticide OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELEC-
TION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PROD-
UCT.
INDUSTRIAL NON-AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not
(Including Industrial Sites, Parks, Ball Fields and be amended by any oral or written agreement.
Cemeteries)
Broadcast Spot Applications: For the control of actively foraging ants Talstar and FMC - FMC Trademarks (1686-3/19/03)
(including Imported Fire Ants) broadcast uniformly 2.3 to 4.6 lbs. Talstar
EZ granular insecticide per 1000 sq. ft. (0.2 to 0.4 lbs. a.i./Acre). See
Revisions:
comments section under Lawn Applications for additional rate recom-
mendations. 1. Upgrade of First Aid statements per PR Notice 2001-1.
Pad Mounted Electrical Sites: To reduce or prevent ant mound build- 2. Addition of rate restriction for residential use sites.
ing activity on electrical pads, uniformly distribute 1.0 to 1.5
3. Addition of new warranty statement.
Tablespoons (0.06 to 0.09 lbs.) of Talstar EZ granular insecticide per 4
sq. ft. of mounting pad. Where existing transformers are completely or
partially filled with soil excavated by resident ants, remove any excess
fill and level the remaining soil prior to application. Food utensils such
as tablespoons must not be used for food purposes after use in
measuring pesticides.
Note: Electrical transformers appear to be more attractive to ants dur-
ing the cooler months. For best results treat in the Fall or early Spring.
Resistance: Some insects are known to develop resistance to products
used repeatedly for control. Because the development of resistance
cannot be predicted, the use of this product should conform to resis-
tance management strategies established for the use area. Consult
your local or state pest management authorities for details.
If resistance to this product develops in your area, this product, or other
products with a similar mode of action, may not provide adequate con-
trol. If poor performance cannot be attributed to improper application or
extreme weather conditions, a resistant strain of insect may be present.
If you experience difficulty with control and suspect that resistance is a
reasonable cause, immediately consult your local company representa-
tive or pest management advisor for the best alternative method of con-
trol for your area.
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