crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/19713-303.md

GREEN DEVIL DUST CONTAINING 5% MALATHION

• EPA Reg No: 19713-303
• Registrant: DREXEL CHEMICAL COMPANY
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Malathion (NO INERT USE) (5%)
• Label accepted: 1987-09-01
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000728-00036-19870901.pdf

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-. k\ 'j I' SEP 0 11987 i GREEN~"[)EVIL DUST Under Iho Fedcrol inscclki<:Q. ! Fungicide, and Rodenticide ilcl. : Q ?mended, for Ihe pesticide regter.ci 0 .. _- - .... - "'!'I""--~~- ........ .,... ,.;.- .-~'~~~~1" .. _t!!:!j!!j!!~~~~tJ.2:1A 5% MALATHION FOR MANY INSECTS ATTACKING VEGETABLES, FIELD AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS, ORCHARDS, CA1iLE, HOGS, PETS, POULTRY, STORED GRAIN AND TORED PEANUTS. Caution Keep Out Of Reach Of Children SEE SIDE PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Malathion*. . . . . . . . • . . . • . . • . • . . . • . . . . • • . . • . . . . • • . . . . • • . . . . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . 5% INERT INGREDIENTS: •........••...•......•......•......•...........•...•.•...• 95% TOTAL. ...•....•.......••.......••••.. 100% *O,O-dimethyl dithiophosphate of diethyl mercaptosuccinate. STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT IF SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water and get medical attention. IF ON SKIN: Immediately remove contaminated clothing, INCLUDING SHOES, and wash skin with soap and plenty of water. If irritation develops, snd for a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Malathion may cause cholinesterase inhibition. Atropine (1/100 grain tablets) is antidotal. EPA Reg. No. 728-36 MANUFACTURED BY SOUTHLAND PEARSON. COMPANY MOBILE. ALA., U.S.A. Net Weight: . . EPA Est. 1\0. . ..... . . . , ..... . . . . . I • I ••• , , .•. I. , , " ..

} 'Y': ' PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS Hazards To Humans And,Domestic Animals ,CAUTION: Cause's eye and skin'irritation. Do not get in eY,es, on skin, or on ' clcthing. Wash 'thorougl:iy with soap, and water after handling and before eating or 'smoking. Reove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid inhalation of dust' and contamination of food and feed. ENVIRONMENTAL rtAZARDS .10_9 .,pt' RPpdy "'_rertly...toJiillUl~~ ,_uDo . ."..ot",..conmi.aata.a.r"'"II!'#n8' .llf._,q".,m._lIt ~. 'oro1sposaTi'cif-wastes. 'Do riof appJ.y-when-we-ather conditions favor drrit from areas treated. This pesticide is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or to residues remaining on the treated area. Do not apply when bees are actively visiting ttc crop, cover crop, or weeds blooming in the treatment area. Applications should be timed to provide the maximum possible interval between treatment and the next period of bee activity. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS Do not use, pour, spill or store near heat or open flame. DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

• Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose workers or other persons. The area being treated must be vacated by unprotected persons. FARMWORKER SAFETY STATEMENTS Do not e,ter treated areas without protective clothing until sprays have dried. Because certain states may require more restrictive reentry intervals for various crops treated with this product, consult your State Department of Agriculture JO,L further inforQation. Written or oral warnings must be given to workers who are expected to be in a treated area or in an area about to be treated with this product. Oral warnings must inform workers of areas or fields that may not be entered with- out specific protective clothing until sprays have dried and appropriate actions to take in case of accidental exposure as described under Precautionary Statements on this label. When oral warnings are given, warnings shall be given in a language customarily understood by workers. Oral warnings must be given if there is reaso~ ••••• to believe that vritten warnings cannot be understood by workers. CAUTIO>i. I',rea: •• treated with malathion (date of application). Do not enter without appropriate .••••• protective clothing until sprays have dried. In case of accidental expoure. flush··.· eyes or skin with plenty of water. Call physician if irritation persist:·, hemovE! .: ••• and wash conta~nated clothing before reuse. • .••• ..... . .

'j.t. VEGABLES: '. BEANS: Mexican Bean Beetle, Leafhopper, Spide'r Mites, Aphids,·.apply 30 to 35 Ibs. per acre or 1 lb. per l350 sq. ft. Make 2 or inore applications as needed. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest. 1\R!:lCQ:0LI I BRSSELS I PR9,ll,TS *!AG&._I(ALE I . T~ W.l._ MJl!lTAAD C;-!.El-!S: . Apd sm",!1£!'""o""rto;.£;,:d:......_~ ... _~~ -----.---oCabbage.Wor-lDB , .. Cabba,ge Looper.,--apply 'it lb!i. per acre or 1 lb. pe.:14"50 '''q. ft.· Do , not apply within 3 days of harvest on Broccoli. Do not apply within 7.days of harvest , on Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Kale, Turnip, Mustard Greens. Apply as needed. ( CARROTS, RADISHES,' PARSNIPS I SALSIFY, HORSERADISH: Aphids, apply 30 to 35 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1350 sq. ft. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. CAULIFLOWER: Aphids, apply 50 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 875 sq. ft. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. COLLARDS, DANDELION, WATERCRESS, SWISS CHARD, PARSLEY: Aphids, apply 30 to 35 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1350 sq. ft. Do not apply within 21 days of harvest. COX (Grain form & Forage): Sap Beetle, Corn Earworm, apply 32 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1361 sq. ft. For Corn Earworm, begin treatments when 10% of ears show silk. Make 4 to 5 applications at 3 to 5 day intervals, apply by ground or hand dusting equipment or apply to individual ears by using a brush. Injury may occur in the Whorl stage. Do not apply within 5 days of harvest or forage use. CUCUMBERS, SQUASH, MELONS: Aphids, Spider Mites, (Leafhopper on melons) apply 30 to 35 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1350 sq. ft. Do not apply Malathion to Cucurbits un­ less plants are drj. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. ENDIVE: Aphids, Mites, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1250 sq. ft. not apply within 7 days of harvest. )0 KOHLRABI: Aphids, apply 30 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1450 sq. ft. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. LETTUCE: Aphids, Mites, Cabbage Looper, Leafhoppers, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1250 sq. ft. Do not apply within 14 days of harvest for leaf or 7 days of harvest for head. MUSHROOMS: Phorid and Sciarid Flies, apply 10 to 15 lbs. acre or 11 lbs. per 60 ft. single house. Make thorough application as soon after picking as possible •. R"p;,at :":': applications as necessary, usually twice a week. Do not apply within 1 day ot h·arvet •••• ONIONS: Thrips, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1250 sq. ft. within 3 days of harvest. PEAS: Pea Aphid, apply 25 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1750 sq. ft. do not 3 days of harvest. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest if pea vines are for forage. (VEGETABLES CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) . DO:lac.,-.: dppll' :". . .... appl'l within:": tp' ue used •• .. , ...

! (VEGETABLES CONTINUED) POTAT0I'S: Aphids, Leafhopper, apply 25 to 30 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1575 sq. ft. Do- not- apply within 3 days of harvest. PUMPKINS: Aphids, Mites, Leafhoppers, apply 30 to 35 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1350 sq. ft. Do not apply to Cucurbits unless plants are dry. Do not apply within 3 days y OJ hap{",t, I -............ --" ........ - ~ ~ -'~- -= -''''!'-..::-:7! ·-~f.M&.-...... _- ..... - N!! z"1!! .' •• ~',,-. - _ _ ~ ---...- _.- ---------,-- -- .. . -- - -- -- • TOMATOES: -Spider Mites, Aphids, Tomato Russet Mite, apply 35 to 40 Ib". per acre or ~ 1 lb. per 1140 sq. ft. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. FRUITS [, NUTS: APPLES: Woolly Apple Aphid, Green Apple Aphid, Rosy Apple Aphid, European Red Mite, Clover Mite - (Applications as needed), Wi11iamette Mite, Two Spotted Mite, make at ( least two applications 10 to 12 days apart in summer months, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1250 sq. ft. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. DATES: Nitidulid beetles, apply 35 to 40 Ibs. per acre, apply thoroughly to each cluster. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. PEARS: Pear Psylia, Aphids, Woolly Aphids, apply 30 to 40 lbs. per acre as needed, or 1 lb. per 1250 sq. ft. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. PINEAPPLE: Mealybug, apply 100 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 435 sq. ft. Do not apply within 1 day of harvest. CRANBERRIES: Leafhoppers, Black-headed Fireworms, apply 50 lbs. ~y airplane, 30 lbs. by ground machine per acre or 1 lb. per 1450 sq. ft. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. GRAPES: Leafhopper, Spider Mites, apply 25 to 30 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1575 sq. ft. Make 2 or more applications as needed. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. STRAWBERRIES: Aphids, Spider Mites, apply 40 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1100 sq. ft. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. FIELD CROPS: ALFALFA: Aphids, Potato Leafhopper, Spider Mites, Alfalfa Weevil Larvae, Spittle Bug, Vetch Bruchid, apply 30 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1450 sq. ft. For Spotted Alfalfa •.•... Aphid, apply 12 to 15 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 3375 sq. ft. 00 not apply·~~-:.lfa: .: in bloom. Make repeated applications as needed. Do not apply .... ithin 7 days o.f harvH):": or pasturing. CLOVER: Aphids, Spider Mites, Leafhopper, apply 25 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. 1'''' •. P50 sq. ft. Do not apply to clover in bloom. Do not apply within 7 days of pasturing. (FIELD CROPS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

, J,.' " (FIELD· CROPS CONTINUED) COTTON: Boll Weevil, apply 25 to 50 lbs. per acre •. For Desert Spid~r. l1ite, Cotton -Aptld..ieli'thopp.er:-, w1i1'te-nm ,·rQ,:,ltrt'tfoi';""Ci>ftoif"'teJ!~~lYfutllf; t C'e't, . Leafworm, Tbr-ips. Lygus Bug, apply 10 to 25 lbs. per acre. TOBACCO: Aphids. apply 20 to 30 1bs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1750 sq. ft. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. ... -..- . ORNAMENTALS: Aphids, Spider Mites, Whitefly, Four-lined Leaf Bug, Thrips, Rose Leaf­ hopper, Bagworms, apply 25 to 30 lbs. per acre or 1 lb. per 1600 sq. ft. Injury may I occur on certain ferns and on Some species of crassula and canaerti juniper. DIRECTIONS for Making 4% Malathion Dust: Mix 4 parts 5% Malathion Green Devil Dust with 1 part talc (Ordinary talcum powder). FLEAS: On dQgs and cats apply sufficient 4% Malathion dust to treat animal thoroughly, For control of fleas in kennels, pens, yards, lawns and under houses, remove manure or debris, dust area at rate of I to 2 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft" using hand duster, If necessary, . repeat applications limited to ONCE weekly. POULTRY: Northern Fowl Mite, Poultry Lice, Chicken Red Mite, dust individual birds with 4% Malathion dust by means of a shaker can or rotary hand duster. Poultry premise treatments: Northern Fowl Mite, Chicken Red Mite, Poultry Lice, apply 1 lb. per 50 to 60 sq. ft. of litter and floor space and to nest, roosts and adjacent areas. Apply with a rotary hand duster, puff duster or by sprinkling from a can or other container. Repeat application as necessary. BEEF CATTLE: Flies, apply 5% dust direct to coat of animal, rub in. May be repeated at 2 week intervals. Do not use on dairy cattle. HOGS: (Swine): Flies, apply 5% dust to animals as needed. STORED P1JTS - For control of Confused flour beetle, Flat grain beetle, Granary weevil, Indian meal moth, Lesser grain borer, Red flour beetle, Rice weevil, Rusty grain beetle and Saw-toothed grain beetle: Apply and mix Green Devil Dust uniformly at the rate of I lb. per 1000 lbs. of peanuts. STORED GRAlli: • < •••• , ., CLEAN-UP PRIOR 1'0 STORAGE OF GRAIN - Many of the insects which commonly infest grain' f h' , storage continue to live and breed in old grain and debris. To reduce this. w>urce 0"'·· infestation. the bins, storage area, elevators and grain handling equipment, "u:ih as ...... (STORED GRAIN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

c. (STORED GRAIN CONTINUED) . . trucks and conveyors, should be thoroughly cleaned before storing new grain. Remove A epd hl'TQ.a 1 ]- 5liep1"aS . ...and..Q&w.s.1uL-D4a-QHt&1de -hQLlJd he Pti4r"'Qf sp.U 1e4 • -,... -.... . - .... --·gratll-amt-debrto,-.since thi....ateriar-also- breeds insects; . .. , . , Before new grain goes into storage. the walls, ceilings and floors of grain bins, elevators and other storage areas including farm storage should·be sprayed with Malathion Grain Spray deluted and applied as directed in the label for this product. GRAIN PROTECTION - For protection of stored grain (wheat, oats, rice, corn, rye, barley and grain sorghum), against infestation by rice weevil, granary weevil, cadelle, saw-toothed grin beetle, confused flour beetle and red flour beetle, apply this dust uniformly at the rate o' '2 lbs. for each 1,000 bushels as the grain is being loaded or turned into finaL ·:to·:·ge. On the farm, any c"nv:<_.mt method may be used to apply and mix the dust uniformly in the grain. Fo exar:.' tre dust may be added to filled combine hoppers. If a hopper holds 50 bushels, 3/5 1 , dust should be added to each hopper full. For quantities smaller or larger thar lhels, use 1/5 lbs. of dust for each 16 2/3 bushels. The usual processes of hanl l1"~ and conveying will distribute the dust throughout the grain by the time it reaches ; .... al storage. SURFACE TREATMENT FOR INDIAN MEAL HOTH - To protect stored grain against attack by Indian meal moth, apply at the rate of 6 lbs. for each 1,000 sq. ft. of grain surface. Apply uniformly over the surface of clean or uninfested grain immediately after being loaded into storage. Repeat if necessary. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Storage should be under lock and key and secure from access by unauthorized persons and children. Storage should be in a cool, dry area away from any heat or ignition source. Avoid storage at high temperatures. Do not stack over 2 pallets high. Move bags care­ fully so as not to tear or puncture. Do not move containers from one area to· another:u~': less they are securely sealed. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use'.· <;)0 not • allow bags to become wet or store in a damp J humid area. Keep away from any PUllcture"'::' source. Avoid storage near water supplies, food, feed and fert:-'<U~er to ....• avoid contamination. Store in original containers only. If the contents are leaking •. : .• ' or material is spilled, follow these steps. ..< < (STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) • I •••• . . II •••• .

{. , ;. .(STORAGE INSTRUCITONS CONTINUED) -.-- is "-, _ .4' -... = . ...-. Iii,..- -~~.~~~ ¥ -.--.... -.. ,.. -.... - . • 7" -..,.- . .,.. -..... --..;, -"!'!"!' ~ - .-.. --- ---.---l-.----Gollect- and plf'ce -insu4c~ab-lecc()ntainers for disposal. , 2. Wash area with vater and soap to remove remaining herbicide: 3. Follow washing with clean water rinse. 4. Do not allow run off to enter sewer or contaminate water supplies. 5. Dispose of waste as indicated below. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility. CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag into application equipment. empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or. if allowed by authorities. by burning. If burned. stay out of smoke. Then dispose of State and local WARRANTY-CONDITION OF SALE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE of this product are based upon tests believed reliable. Follow directions carefully. Timing and method of application. weather and crop conditions. mixtures with other chemicals not specifically recommended. and other influencing factors in the use of this product are beyond the control of the seller. Buyer assumes all risks of use. storage and handling of this material not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. In no case shall Southland Pearson or the Seller be liable for consequential. special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product when such USe and/or handling is not in strict accordance with directions given herewith. The fore­ going is a condition of sale by Southland Pearson and Company and is accepted as such by the Buyer. · ..... · .. · ..... · . .. · .... · • • I •• · ..... • .. · ..... . , .,