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Bonide Ant Killer Granules User Manual

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ANT KILLER GRANULES

EPA Est. No. 4-NY-1 EPA Reg. No. 4-425

Read entire label before use.

Directions for Use

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Avoid contamination of food and feed. Utensils such as teaspoons and measuring

cups should not be used for food purposes after use with insecticides. Do not allow

adults, children, or pets to enter the treated area until dusts have settled.

Apply this product directly to the lawn or garden area. Water treated area as directed

on this label. Do not water to the point of run-off. Do not make applications during rain.

Two Easy Steps to use this Product

Step # 1: Determine size of the job, measure the area to be treated.

Step # 2: Treat as directed below. Thorough coverage is important. Water in granules

where indicated.

Treatment Areas: Overall Lawn Application for Grass and Dichondra Lawns: Pests;

Ants, Armyworms, Brown dog ticks, Chinch bugs, Clover mites, Crickets, Cutworms,

Earwigs, Fleas, Grasshoppers, Lawn moths (Sod webworms), Leafhoppers, Millipedes,

Sowbugs. Use Rate: For application with other types of equipment, apply at the rate of 2 lbs.

per 1,000 sq. ft. (an area 20' by 50') or 3.2 oz. per 100 sq. ft. (an area 10' by 10') How to Use:

Apply when grass is dry. Water lawn lightly after application. Repeat as necessary. Pests;

Billbugs, Grubs, Japanese beetle grubs, Dung beetles (Ataenius Spretulus) Use Rate: Apply

2 ½ lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn (or 4 oz. per 100 sq. ft.) How to Use: Water grass thoroughly

after application. For Billbug control, apply when activity is first observed or when chewed or

brown grass indicates damage from these insects. For Grub control, except Dung Beetle, treat

any time between late July and early October. For Dung Beetle Grub control, apply in spring

or early summer when damage is first noticed. Water grass thoroughly with ¼ to ½ inch of water

after application. Treat again in late summer or early fall if a second generation occurs. Treatment

Areas: Spot Treatment: Pests; Ants Use Rate: Apply 1 ½ teaspoons over and around each ant

hill. How to Use: Water lightly after application. Pests; Fire ants Use Rate: Apply 1 cup over, and

2 ft. around, each fire ant mound. How to Use: Water in thoroughly, immediately after application. A

minimum of 1 gallon of water should be applied to each mound area. Apply gently to avoid disturbing

ants. Use of high pressure watering equipment may disturb the ants and cause migration, reducing

product effectiveness. Note: For best results, apply in early morning or late evening hours. Treat new

mounds as they appear. Treatment Areas: Band Treatment Around House Foundation: Pests;

Ants, Asian Lady Beetles, Fleas, Boxelder bugs, Brown dog ticks, Clover mites, Crickets, Earwigs,

Firebrats, Grasshoppers, Millipedes, Roaches, Silverfish, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Spiders, Spider mites,

Springtails (collembolan) Use Rate: 3.2 oz. for each 100 sq. ft. area. How to Use: These pests are

commonly found around or near foundations of houses, as well as in lawns. Certain of these pests

may enter houses. Apply a 5-foot band of granules next to the house foundation. Distribute granules

uniformly. Water lightly after application.

Bonide Products, Inc.

6301 Sutliff Road

Oriskany, NY 13424

STORAGE & DISPOSAL

STORAGE: Store product in original container in a locked storage area. Store and

transport in an upright position.

DISPOSAL: If empty - Nonrefillable container. Do

not reuse or refill this container. Place in trash or offer for recycling if available.

If partly filled - Call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions. Never

place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.

FIRST AID

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or

going for treatment. You may also contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-

858-7378 for emergency medical treatment information.

If in eyes

If swallowed

If on skin or

clothing

If inhaled

Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove

contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call

a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for advice. Have person sip

a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do

so by the poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person.

Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for

15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance,

then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. Call a

poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals

CAUTION: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing dust.

Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating,

drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environmental Hazards

This pesticide is extremely toxic to aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates. To protect the environment,

do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this

product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does

not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area. Sweeping any product that lands on a driveway, sidewalk, or

street, back onto the treated area of the lawn or garden will help prevent run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

This pesticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this

product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds while bees are actively visiting the treatment area.

For information on pesticide products (including health concerns, medical emergencies, or pesticide incidents), call the National

Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378.

DISCLAIMER: To the extent consistent with applicable law, buyer assumes all risks of use, storage or handling not in strict accordance

with directions given herewith.