ALCO
Kills Flying and Crawling Insect Pests as Listed. Long-Lasting, 'Round-the-
Clock' Protection. Solid Strip* Formula Kills Flies, Moths, Mosquitoes, Gnats,
Cockroaches, Silverfish, Spiders and Other Insects as Listed.
For Use in Specified Areas within Homes, Ranches, Farms
and Cabins, Garages, Attics, Crawl Spaces, Storage Areas
and Boat Houses, Museums, Garbage Cans, Trash
Dumpsters, Animal Buildings, Milk Rooms, Catch Basins,
Bulk Raw Grain, Storage Bins
HOUSEHOLD USES
"A Clothes Moth Killer" 鈥? 鈥淯se as a Moth Killer鈥?
"A Small Space Insect Killer" - 鈥淯se in Small Spaces鈥?
" A Fly Killer" 鈥? 鈥淯se as a Fly Killer鈥?
(An alternate wording label format is as follows) Small Space Bug Killer 鈾? Moth Killer 鈾? Kills Flying and
Crawling Insect Pests as listed 鈾? Long-Lasting, Round-the-Clock Protection 鈾? Convenient, Ready To Use 鈾?
Simply remove from package to begin controlling action 鈾? Solid Unit Formula Kills Flies, Moths, Cockroaches,
Silverfish, Spiders, and Other Insects as listed 鈾? Use in specified areas within Homes, Ranches, Farms, and
Cabins, and Garages 鈾arbage Cans and Storage Bins 鈾? Unscented - No Unpleasant Odor 鈾? Leaves No
Odor 鈾? Kills Moths 鈾? A Clothes Moth Killer 鈾? Use as a Moth Killer 鈾? A Small Space Insect Killer 鈾? Use in
Small Spaces 鈾ne Unit (10.5g) will treat up to 100 cubic feet 鈾? One Unit (10.5g) treats up to 100 cu. ft. 鈾?
One Unit (10.5g) will treat a closet up to 100 cubic feet. One Unit (5.25g) will treat up to 50 cubic feet 鈾? One
Unit (5.25g) treats up to 50 cu. ft.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Dichlorvos (2,2-dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate) .............................................. 18.6%
Related Compounds .............................................................................................. 1.4%
INERT INGREDIENTS:..................................................................................................... 80.0%
Total 100.0%
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
See Back Panel for Additional Precautions
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Do not get in mouth. Harmful if swallowed. After prolonged storage, a small amount of liquid
may form on strip*. Do not get liquid in eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling
strip. Do not use in hospitals or clinic rooms, such as patient rooms, wards, nurseries, operating or
emergency areas. Do not use in any rooms or closets of rooms where infants, children and the sick or aged
are or will be present for any extended period of confinement. Do not use in kitchens (except cupboards),
restaurants or areas where food is prepared or served. Do not use in any area of the home where people
will be present for extended periods of time. Not to be taken internally by humans or animals.
EPA Reg. No. 5481-338 (344, 348) EPA Est. No. 68643-GBR-001
Net Weight: 65 grams (2.29oz.)
Five Additional Sizes Available - See Chart for Space Treated with Each Size.
100 grams (3.53 oz) 80 grams (2.82 oz) 21 grams (0.74 oz) 10.5 grams (0.37 oz.) 5.25
grams (0.9oz)
AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4100 East Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90023, USA
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FIRST AID
Take off contaminated clothing.
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If on skin or
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
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clothing:
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
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If in eyes: Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
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Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
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Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
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Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
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If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
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Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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Have product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.
STOP! READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
(Alternate wording in italics) It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with
its labeling. Remove pre-assembled ALCO PEST STRIP* from sealed bag when ready to use. Place
(Hang) in desired location away from windows and out of reach of children and pets. (To apply units to
vertical surfaces, use the enclosed stickers). Drafts, weather and other conditions may affect the
performance, but treatment usually lasts for four (4) months. (One ____g unit will treat ____ cu. ft.). Record
the date of installation and replace with a new, fresh, full-strength strip at the end of four (4) months or when
effectiveness diminishes. Do not use in the food/feed processing or food/feed manufacturing or food/feed
service establishments. Non-food/feed areas of these establishments where the product can be used are
Assembly
areas such as garbage rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewer) entries and vestibules, offices, locker
Instructions for
Non-Assembled
rooms, machine rooms, boiler rooms, utility equipment, garages, mop closets, and product storage (after
Strip
canning or bottling). The ALCO PEST STRIP controls flies, gnats, mosquitoes, moths, silverfish,
1.Gently squeeze
edges of holder
cockroaches, spiders, beetles, and earwigs and other insects as listed.
to open ends of
unit.
HOUSEHOLD, INDUSTRIAL, AND COMMERCIAL USES
2.Press in bottom
locking tabs to
DO NOT USE IN AREAS OF A HOME WHERE PEOPLE WILL BE PRESENT FOR AN EXTENDED
prevent strip
from sliding out
PERIOD OF TIME (e.g. Living Room, Family Room).
of holder.
3. Without
Homes, Ranches, Farms, Cabins, Garages, Storage Units, Attics, Crawlspaces,
damaging the
strip inside,
Boathouses
carefully cut
open the
Controls flies, mosquitoes, gnats and other insects as listed.
envelope with
scissors. Slide
bar into the
Garbage Cans, Trash Dumpsters
holder at the
top.
For control of flies in garbage cans and dumpsters, attach appropriate sized strip (From table: One ____-gram
4. Press in top
locking tabs to
strip treats __ to ___ cu. ft.) inside can or dumpster. Keep lid on can and dumpster closed.
secure strip
inside holder.
Animal Buildings
5. To hang, attach
metal hook
Controls flies, mosquitoes and gnats in horse barns, calf parlors, hog parlors, stables, poultry houses, tack
through hold of
unit.
rooms and dog kennels. Do not contaminate food, water or foodstuffs. DO NOT contaminate milk or milking
equipment.
Milk Rooms
Controls flies, mosquitoes and gnats in milk rooms and bulk storage rooms. DO NOT contaminate milk or
milking equipment.
Agricultural Commodities
Bulk storage of raw grains such as:, corn, soybeans, cocoa beans and peanuts. For control of stored
product insects including Almond Moths, Cocoa Moths, Confused Flour Beetles, Indian Meal Moths, and
Mediterranean Flour Moths infesting non-perishable bulk-stored raw agricultural commodities. Calculate
cubic feet of air space above the commodity to determine the number of (65) 80 (100)-gram strips required
for treatment. Treat in early Spring before moths begin to emerge. Replace strip when needed to prevent
egg laying by moths. Hang strips so as not to impede air circulation. When multiple strips are required,
distribute them uniformly over the treated space.
Catch Basins
To control mosquitoes breeding in catch basin, suspend one (65) 80-gram strip about ten inches above
water level. Usual control lasts 10 to 15 weeks.
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Utility Equipment
To control Fire Ants, Wasps and other insects as listed which commonly infest utility enclosures, cabinets
conduits, junctions boxes, enclosed electrical panels and motor control rooms. Remove from sealed bag
and hang or stand so air can contact all sides of the strip. Use a size appropriate for the space being
treated: one (1) 5.25 gram strip per 25 to 50 cu.ft. or one (1) 10.5-gram strip per 50 to 100 cu. ft. or one (1)
21-gram strip to treat 100 to 200 cu. ft. of enclosed space for utility equipment such as communications
equipment, electric, gas, water and cable television. Record installation date and replace when effectiveness
diminishes.
Reptile Houses and Terrariums
(Alternate wording in italics) For control of mites on reptiles. In Reptile Houses: Hang appropriate number
of (80) 65-gram strips per 1,000 cu. ft. for the space to be treated. Do not over treat. In Terrariums: Cover
the top of an open terrarium having a minimum size of 10 cubic feet with a wire screen and place a caged
10.5 or 21-gram strip on the screen for 48 hours. Make sure that the reptiles can not touch or contact the
strip.
How much space will one strip treat?
Strip Size Treats Approx. Equivalent to Area Measuring
4鈥? x 3鈥? x 2鈥? = 24 cu. ft
5.25 grams 25 to 50 cu. ft. 8鈥? x 3鈥? x 2鈥? = 48 cu. Ft
10.5 grams 50 to 100 cu. ft 8鈥? x 6鈥? x 2鈥? = 96 cu. Ft
21 grams 100 to 200 cu. ft. 8' x 8' x 3鈥? = 192 cu. Ft
65 grams 900 to 1,200 cu. ft. 8' x 10' x 11鈥? = 880 cu. Ft
80 grams 900 to 1,200 cu. ft. 8' x 10' x 15' = 1200 cu. Ft
100 grams 1,000 to 1,500 cu. ft. 8' x 12' x 15' = 1440 cu. Ft
Always use the appropriate size and number of strips for the space being treated. If more than one is
required, distribute them over the space equally.
HOUSEHOLD USES
Use only in Closets, Wardrobes, Cupboards and Storage Spaces
DO NOT USE IN AREAS OF A HOME WHERE PEOPLE WILL BE PRESENT FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME (e.g. Living Room, Family Room).
(Alternate wording in italics) Gives continuous protection against moths, silverfish, cockroaches and other
insects as listed in closets, wardrobes and storage spaces for up to four (4) months and leaves no smell
(odor). Remove strip* from sealed bag and hang or stand on wardrobe or closet rail, ensuring that strip does
not contact clothes or fabrics and that air can circulate around the strip*. (One ___ gram strip* will treat a
space of ___ to ___ cubic feet). One 5.25 gram strip will treat a space of 25 to 50 cu. ft. One 10.5 gram strip
will treat a space of 50 to 100 cu. ft. Use one 21-gram strip* to treat 100 to 200 cu. ft. for up to four (4)
months. If more than one is required, distribute them over the space equally. Keep the space closed.
Record the date of installation so that the old strip* may be replaced with a new, fresh, full-strength strip* at
the end of the four-month period or when effectiveness diminishes.
Do not use more than the number of strips recommended for the space to be treated. Do not use in any
rooms or closets of rooms where infants, children and the sick or aged are or will be present for any
extended period of confinement. Do not use where unwrapped food is stored or allow the strip* to come into
contact with food or cooking utensils. Do not allow children or pets to play or sleep in these areas when
treatment is in progress.
Attics, Garages, Sheds, Basements and Enclosed Crawl Spaces
DO NOT USE IN AREAS OF A HOME WHERE PEOPLE WILL BE PRESENT FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME .
(Alternate wording in italics) Kills flies and other insects as listed for up to four (4) months. Remove from
sealed bag and hang or stand, out of reach of children and pets, in an open space of an enclosed area, away
from windows. One (80) 65-gram strip* will treat 900 to 1200 cubic feet which is about equal to an average
room 10 x 13 with an 8-foot ceiling for up to 4 months. In a larger room, if more than one strip is required,
keep them at least 10 feet apart. Record the date of installation so that the old strip may be replaced with a
new, fresh, full-strength strip at the end of the four-month period or when effectiveness diminishes.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Do not open or remove from package before
ready to install. Store in cool, dry place. Do not reuse packaging. Wrap used packaging in several layers of
newspaper and discard in trash collection.
LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
The manufacturer warrants (a) that this product conform to the chemical description on the label; (b) that this product is
reasonably fit for the purposes set forth in the directions for use, subject to the inherent risks referred to herein, when it is
used in accordance with such directions; and (c) that the directions, warnings, and other statements on this label are
based upon responsible experts' evaluations of reasonable tests of effectiveness, of toxicity to laboratory animals and to
plants and residues on food crops, and upon reports of field experience. Tests have not been made on all varieties of
food crops and plants, or in all states or under all conditions.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. THE MANUFACTURER
NEITHER MAKES NOR INTENDS, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE, TO MAKE ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND IT EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTY OF
QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO, AND THE BUYER SHALL BE SOLELY
RESPONSIBLE FOR, ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN
ANY MANNER WHICH IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABEL DIRECTIONS, WARNINGS OR CAUTIONS.
BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND MANUFACTURER'S OR SELLER'S EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS
PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR
OTHERWISE, SHALL BE LIMITED, AT THE MANUFACTURER'S OPTION, TO REPLACEMENT OF, OR THE
REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR, THE QUANTITY OF PRODUCT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH
DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED. IN NO EVENT, SHALL MANUFACTURER OR SELLER BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT.
AMVAC offers this product, and Buyer accepts it, subject to the foregoing Limited Warranty which may be varied only by
agreement in writing signed by an authorized representative of AMVAC.
Additional copy for an alternate non-warranty notice statement as follows:
NOTICE: Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety and use not in accordance with directions.
Proposition 65: Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause
cancer. [OPTIONAL FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA]
FOR THE FOLLOWING EMERGENCIES, PHONE 24 HOURS A DAY:
Transportation: CHEMTREC .......................................................................1-800-424-9300
Other: AMVAC ...............................................................................................1-323-264-3910
*Alternate descriptive words that may be used for "strip" on this label are "unit" and/or "bar".
AMVAC Chemical Corporation
4100 E. Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90023 U.S.A.
1-888-462-6822
www.amvac-chemical.com
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