ALTOSID PRO G

(S)-Methoprene..............1.5% 


GENERAL DIRECTIONS

Zoecon® Altosid Pro-G Insect Growth Regulator releases effective levels of ALTOSID insect growth regulator for up to 30 days after application. Applications should be continued throughout the entire season to maintain adequate control. Treated larvae continue to develop normally to the pupal stage where they die. Apply Altosid Pro-G uniformly and repeat application as necessary.

Measure and then sprinkle the appropriate amount of Altosid Pro-G evenly over the surface of the water to be treated in order to control mosquitoes before they become breeding, biting adults. Measure the surface area of the water and follow the table below for the appropriate amount of product to use. Emptying or discarding small containers that are holding water will ensure the best results. In instances where small containers cannot be emptied or discarded and for locations such as flower pots, old tires, urns, etc. use approximately 80 granules for every gallon of water.


ALTOSID PRO – G APPLICATION RATE TABLE

Amount of Product per Treatment Area (surface area-less than 2 ft. deep of water)=
• 1 cup treats 2400 sq.ft.
• 1/4 cup treats 600 sq.ft.
• 1 tbls. treats 150 sq. ft.
• 1/2 tbls. treats 75 sq. ft.
• 1 tsp. treats 50 sq. ft.
• 1/2 tsp. treats 25 sq. ft.
• 1/4 tsp. treats 13 sq. ft.

NOTE: ALTOSID insect growth regulator has no effect on mosquitoes which have reached the pupal or adult stage prior to treatment.

APPLICATION TIME Apply Altosid Pro-G at any stage of larval mosquito development. Granules may be applied prior to flooding (i.e., "pre-hatch" or "pre-flood") in areas which flood intermittently. In such areas, one application of Altosid Pro-G can prevent adult mosquito emergence from several subsequent floodings. The actual length of control depends on the duration and frequency of flooding events.

APPLICATION SITES

Non-Crop Areas: Altosid Pro-G may be applied as directed above to temporary and permanent sites which support mosquito larval development. Examples of such sites include: snow pools, salt and tidal marshes, freshwater swamps and marshes (cattail, red cedar, white maple marshes), woodland pools and meadows, dredging spoil sites, drainage areas, ditches, wastewater treatment facilities, livestock runoff lagoons, retention ponds, harvested timber stacks, swales, storm water drainage areas, sewers, catch basins, tree holes, animal watering troughs, waterholding receptacles (e.g., tires, urns, flower pots, cans, and other containers), and other natural and manmade water-holding depressions.

Crop Areas: Altosid Pro-G may be applied as directed above to temporary and permanent sites which support mosquito larval development. Examples of such sites include: irrigated croplands, pastures, rangeland, vineyards, rice fields (domestic and wild), date palm, citrus, fruit, nut orchards, berry fields and bogs.

NOTE: Application of Altosid Pro-G to sites subject to water flow or exchange will diminish the product’s effectiveness and may require higher application rates and/or more frequent applications.

Altosid Pro-G to is ideal for use in the following application areas:
• Bird baths
• Flowerpots
• Ornamental fountains
• Gutters
• Water gardens
• Rain barrels
• Pool covers
• Puddles
• Horse troughs and other animal drinking water receptacles
• Other water-holding receptacles

Mosquito Prevention Tips:

* Mosquitoes lay their eggs in stagnant water. Either eliminate or treat any stagnant bodies of water in receptacles or containers in your yard.

* Stagnant water can be treated with IGRS such as Altosid Pro G IGR . These granules can be easily applied in water gardens, ornamental fountains, roof gutters, bird baths, old tires, flower pots, tree holes, urns, rain barrels, pool covers, abandoned swimming pools, or any other water-holding receptacle. This product prevents developing mosquitoes from ever reaching the breeding, biting adult stage.

* Remove litter from your yard. Mosquitoes can lay eggs in small, discarded items that can hold water such as cans, bottles, and wrappers.

Other tips:

· Stay indoors during dawn, dusk, and early evening when mosquitoes are more likely to bite.

· Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants for extra protection.

· Use a repellent on skin and clothing containing DEET. Apply repellent sparingly to exposed skin.

· Protect your dog or cat with a product made especially for pets that repels mosquitoes.