beetle killer • kills and repels insects, including japanese beetles and over 130 other insect pests • covers up to 16,000 sq. ft. lasts up to 8 weeks • protects trees, shrubs, ornamentals, lawns, structures and listed vegetables from insect damage • just connect to garden hose and spray twist & shoot™ feature delivers a straight “stream” for taller trees and a “fan” pattern for low lying plants and gardens Store and transport in an upright position. EPA Est. No. 4-NY-1 EPA Reg. No.
READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE This product kills Lawn & Garden insects, including, Asian lady beetle, Colorado potato beetle, elm leaf beetle, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, and many other listed insects. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not allow children or pets into the treated area until dry. Do not water the treated area to the point of run-off. Do not make applications during rain.
TWIST & SHOOT™ READY TO SPRAY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Make sure control knob is in “OFF” position, then connect to garden hose. 2) Turn water on at faucet. When spraying low growing plants and small shrubs, twist the control knob right, to the “FAN” position. When spraying taller trees, shrubs and other plants, twist the control knob left to the “STREAM” position for extended reach and more uniform coverage. The product mixes automatically with the water as you spray.
Table 1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control Cont.
LAWNS Measure the area to be sprayed. See Table 2-Underground and/or Thatch Infesting Insects and Table 3-Surface Insects for use rates and instructions. Table 2. Underground and/or Thatch Infesting Insects Instructions Use Rate Pests 1 QT. (32 fl oz) Do not apply more than 7 Bluegrass billbug1 times per year per location. treats (adult), Black 8,000 sq. ft. turfgrass Ataenius 1Treat billbugs in May (or (adult), Chiggers, when first noticed).
Table 3. Surface Insects Pests Ants1, Armyworms, Cockroaches, Crickets, Cutworms, Earwigs, Fleas, Lawn Moths (sod webworms), Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Palmetto bugs, Sowbugs, Mites, Spittlebugs, Deer ticks (which may transmit lime disease), Waterbugs 1Argentine, Southern, Field, Allegheny mound, Florida carpenter, Cornfield, Honey, Pavement, Nuisance. Use Rate 1 QT. (32 fl oz) treats 16,000 sq. ft. Instructions Do not apply more than 14 times per year per location.
PESTS OUTSIDE THE HOME Use on ornamental plants next to building foundations and other outdoor surfaces where these pests are active, including porches, buildings, screens, overhangs, window frames, garages and patios. See Table 4-Outdoor Surface Barrier Application for use rates and instructions. Table 4. Outdoor Surface Barrier Application Use Rate Instructions Pests 1 QT.
VEGETABLES Apply thoroughly as a foliar cover spray to both sides of plant leaves and all plant surfaces where insects are present. For best results, apply when insects first appear or damage occurs. Do not exceed pre-harvest interval* (number of days to wait between last application and harvest) for treated vegetables. Do not apply more than 5 times per growing season for corn. For all other crops, do not apply more than 9 times per growing season.
Table 5. Vegetable Garden Insect Control Cont. PHI* Insects Controlled Crop 21 Green cloverworm, Hop vine borer, Japanese Corn (sweet & days beetle1, Meadow spittlebug, Mexican corn pop) cont.
Table 5. Vegetable Garden Insect Control Cont. PHI* Insects Controlled Crop 14 Aphid, Armyworm, Cutworm, Flower thrips, Onion (bulb) & days Leafminer1, Onion maggot1, Onion thrips, Garlic Plant Bug, Seedcorn maggot1, Stink bug, Tobacco thrips, Western flower thrips 1adult stages 5 Aphid, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Tomato & days Colorado potato beetle, Cutworm spp.
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 Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for swallowed treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS This product is extremely toxic to fish. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. 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.
