Optigard Ant Gel Bait

Syngenta_PMP · Thiamethoxam 0.01% · EPA Reg 100-1260 · INSECTICIDE Document last checked 2011-03-28

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Pests covered (4)

ants: excluding fire, harvester and Pharaoh antsANTSCARPENTER ANTSARGENTINE ANT

Areas treatable (20)

cracks, crevices, corners and out of the way places, such as under and behind kitchen appliances and baseboards, under sinks, around window and door frames, pipes and water heater and in the attic, crawl space and garageon, into or adjacent to structures where ants are observed, adjacent to ant trails and to areas suspected of ant activityANT HILLS (BAIT APPLICATION)AIRCRAFT (BAIT APPLICATION)BUSES (BAIT TREATMENT)SHIPS, BOATS, SHIPHOLDS (BAIT TREATMENT)RAILROAD BOXCARS (BAIT APPLICATION)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (WALL VOIDS)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)GARAGESDOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR) (WALL VOIDS)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)HOTELS/MOTELS (INDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (BAIT APPLICATION)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL AREAS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT TREATMENT)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)HOTELS/MOTELS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)HOSPITALS (BAIT APPLICATION)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (RESIDUAL CRACK AND CREVICE TREATMENT)HOSPITALS (OUTDOOR) (BAIT APPLICATION)

How to treat each type of area 2

cracks, crevices, corners and out of the way places, such as under and behind kitchen appliances and baseboards, under sinks, around window and door frames, pipes and water heater and in the attic, crawl space and garage

Target pest	Location	Rate	Unit	Label notes
ants: excluding fire, harvester and Pharaoh ants	Indoor	up to 1	gram	Apply multiple application spots of gel where ants are observed actively foraging or entering the structure. Do not spray insecticide over gel. Do not apply to areas that are routinely washed. Do not apply bait to areas where food/feed utensils or processing surfaces may become contaminated.

on, into or adjacent to structures where ants are observed, adjacent to ant trails and to areas suspected of ant activity

Optimal location Apply directly into cracks and crevices with syringe applicator or bait injector. Place applicator tip into cracks, crevices, holes and other small openings where ants may travel and apply small amounts of bait per spot.

Target pest: ants: excluding fire, harvester and Pharaoh ants
Location: Outdoor

Worker safety

PPE required Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling bait cartridges (syringes).

Use restrictions 6

Do not treat areas that are easily accessible to children and pets.
Do not spray insecticide over gel as this may cause the bait to become repellent.
Do not apply to areas that are routinely washed (such as countertops) as bait may be removed or diluted and spread onto the surface.
Do not apply bait to areas where food/feed utensils or processing surfaces may become contaminated.
Do not place bait in areas that are routinely washed, as washing will remove or dilute bait.
Do not treat food preparation surfaces.

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