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# ALCO SNAIL, SLUG AND SOWBUG KILLER

- EPA Reg No: **5481-97**
- Registrant: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Metaldehyde (3%); Carbaryl (5%)
- Label accepted: 1994-04-06
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/005481-00097-19940406.pdf

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Jeannie K. Smith 
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEcnON AGENCY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 
AMV AC CHEMICAL CORP. 
4100 East Washi.lgton Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90023 
OFFICE OF 
PREVENTION. PESTICIlESANO 
TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
Subject: Label Amendment Submission of 11/09/93 in Response to PR Notice 93-7 
EPA Reg. No. 5481-97 
ALCO SNAIL, SLUG AND SOWBUG KILLER 
Dear Registrant: 
The labeling cited above and submitted in connection with registration under the Federal 
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, is accepted subject to the 
comments reflected on the enclosed sheet. A copy of your proposed labeling stamped 
• ACCEPTED WITH COMMENTS· is enclosed. 
WHAT THIS ACCEPTANCE MEANS: 
Based on your certification, the Agency has accepted the labeling changes that are 
necessary to comply with the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) labeling requirements of 40 
CFR part 156, subpart K, described in PR Notices 93-7 and 93-11. Any other labeling changes 
submitted in connection with this amendment application but not directly related to compliance 
with the WPS have not been reviewed or accepted by the Agency. If you wish to make such 
changes, you must submit a separate amendment application proposing them. If your product 
is currently suspended, the acceptance of this labeling amendment does not .. ffect the suspension 
in any way. 
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT: 
By the next label printing make all the specified changes to your labeling. Send to EPA 
one (1) copy of the final printed labeling: . 
• BEFORE selling orllistributing any product bearing the final printed labeling 
AND 
• WITHIN one year from date of this acceptance. 
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Submit the final primed labeling via the U.S. Postal Service to: 
Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL) 
Office of Pesticide Programs (7505C) 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
401 M Street, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 
Hand or courier deliveries of final printed labeling may be made to: 
Attachment 
Document Processing Desk (FIN-LABEL) 
Office of Pesticide Programs 
Room 266A, Crystal Mall 2 
1921 Jefferson Davis Highway 
Arlington, VA 22202 
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f\SiOC?,jereIY, 
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nmtompki~ Deputy Chief 
Registration Suppon Branch 
Registration Division (7505W)

ALCO 
SNAIL. SLUG AND 
SOWBUG KILLER 
CONTAINS CARBARYL. METALDEHYD£ 
A SOIL SURFACE TREATMENT FOR CONTROL OF SNAILS. 
SLUGS. ANTS. EARWIGS. FALL ARMYWORMS. 
SOD WEBWORMS (LAWN MOTHS •• AND SOWBUGS 
IN 
CITRUS GROVES - APPLE • PEACH ORCHARDS - SMALL 
FRUITS - VEGETA'ILE GARDENS - ORNAMENTAL GARDENS 
GROUND COVERS - SEED GRASSES 
DICHONDRA. TURFGRASS LAWNS 
IN ORNAMENTAL GREENHOUSES 
EXCEPT FOR TURF. DO NOT APPLY Dl'lECTLY ONTO PLANTS 
Attracts and Destroys $Nils and Slugs 
ACCEPn;)) 
.nth COMMENTS 
In fl>A Loller o.led 
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For Snails and Slugs One Pound Treats up to 1.500 Sq.Ft. 
For Insect Control Use at the Rata of 1 Pound to Cover 250 Sq.Ft. 
·GRANULAR FORMULATION IN SHAKER TOP APPLICATOR 
For Faster More Effective K~I 
Und... th. Fed ... 1 Inseelicide, 
FwodIeid., _ Bodelllleide A .. 
•• ... .. ded. .or ~ pnIi~ide 
rep......t ...... EPA Re~. No. 
lSJrRJ -f:> 
Blends into Lawns. Ornamental Gerden Areas. 
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 
Metaldehyde (2.4.6.8·tetramethyl-l.3.5.7-tetraoxycyclo-octane. 
Carbaryl (1 naphthyl N-methylcarbamate) 
INERT INGREDIENTS 
Total 
: 3.0% 
: 5.0% 
: 92.0% 
100.0% 
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 
CAUTION 
THIS PESTICIDE MAY BE FATAL TO DOGS OR OTHER PETS IF EATEN 
KEEP PETS OUT OF TREATED AREA 
STATEMENTS Of I'IIACT1CAI. TREA_ 
This product is an N·methyl c:8fbenyta and 
Is a chalne.t ..... inhibitor. 
IF SWALLOWED:CaII a physician or Poison Control Cent .. irnrnecIately. Drink 1 or 2 glass •• of water and 
Induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not Induc. vomiting or give anything by mouth to 
an unconscious or convulsing person.IF IN EYES:Flutoh .yas with plenty of watar .Get medical an.mion if 
irritation persists.IF ON SKIN:Re",oua eou •• ' .... twd Clc&hlAg IAd ..... h aHected .r •• with soap and warm 
water. 
SEE SIDEIBACK PANel FOR ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 
EPA REG.NO.5481·97 EPA EST.NO.5481oCA-l 
NET WEIGHT 50 POUNDS (Also· 1 Ib.Shaker Can; 2.5 LB. Containers. 
AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION 
4100 EAST WASHINGTON BLVD. 
LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90023 
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In 
PRECAUTIONARY SiATEMENTS 
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 
CAUTION: May be harmful if swallowed. inhaled. or absorbed through the skin. Do not breathe dust. get in 
eyes. on skin or on clothing. ~pet, mR of t ... ted-wNJ Sait should be spread in such a way that it 
cannot be consumed by pets or farm animals. 
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 
Applicators and other handler. must waar long-sleeved shirt and long pents. waterproof gloves and shoes plus 
socks. Follow manufact .. er's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washebles, 
use detergent end hot water. Kaep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. 
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 
User Safaty Recommendations: 
Users should: 
"Wash hands before eating. drinking, chewing gum. using tobacco or using tl:e toilet. 
"Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing . 
• Remove PPE Immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soor. 
as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing. 
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 
This product is extremely toxic to aquatic and estuarine invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water or 
wetlands (swamps. bogs. marshes. potholes). Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment 
washwaters. Do not apply where run-off is likely to xcur. Apply this product only as specified on this label. 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. 
For any r~quirements specific to your State or Tribe. consult the agency responsible for pesticide requlat:.>n. 
Do not allow bait to contact the edible portions of any food crop. 
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS 
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard. 40 CFR part 
170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, 
nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, 
decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions 
pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment(PPE), notification to workers. 
and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered 
by the Worker Protection Standard. 
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. 
Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. 
00 not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours. 
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standards and that 
involves contact with anything that has been treated. such as plants, s .... :I. or water. is: Coveralls. Waterproof 
gloves. and Shoes plus socks. 
Notify workers of the application by warning them orally and by posting warning signs at entrances to treated 
areas. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. STORAGE: Store product in original labeled 
container in a cool, dry, locked place out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. 
Du not store in direct sunlight. 
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. Then dispose of empty bag In a 
sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by State & local authorities, by burning. If burned stay out of 
smoke. 
HOUSEHOLD' Do not re-use empty container. Wrap and put in trash. 
This package is sold by weight when packed, but due to its granular nature the 
material is inclined to settle. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED 
READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING 
When used 'J directed ALCO SNAIL, SLUG AND SOWBUG KILLER win give good control of SNAILS, SLUGS, 
ANTS, EARWIGS, FALL ARMYWORMS, SOD WEBWORMS (LAWN MOTH), AND SOWBUGS. Thoroughly 
water are prior to application. This product can be applied any time during the day but late aftemoon or 
evening is preferred. May also be applied from a fertilizer spreader. Do not water treated area for 4B hours 
after application. ·When using the 1 lb. Shaker Can simply shake on the proper amount from the shaker top 
can. Use at the rates as recommended on the front panel of this product label. 
WHERE TO USE AS A SOIL TREATMENT 
TREE FRUIT ORCHARDS 8t GROVES 
Includes: Apples, Apricots, Avocado, Cherries, Peaches, and Pears. Citrus such as - Oranges, Lemons, Limes, 
Grapefruit, and their Hybrids. Use rate as recommended on front panel. 
AROUND SMALL FRUIT 
Includes: Blackberries, Boysenberries, Loganberries, Raspberries, Grapes, & Strawberries. Use rate as for 
vegetable soil. 
APPLY TO SOIL IN VEGETABLE GARDENS 
Includes: Artichokes, ASl'dragus, Beans, Beets, Blackeyed Peas, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, 
Cantaloupe, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Corn, Cowpeas, Cucumbers, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Garlic, 
Melons, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Pimentos, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Radishes, 
Rhubarb, Rutabagas, Salsify, Shanots, Spinach, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Turnips, 
and Watermelons. 
To control SNAILS and SLUGS, water or irrigate the area to be treated thoroughly. Withhold watering for 4B 
hourrafter treatment. Apply this material over the infested area and around the edges of border plants. Also 
apply to the bases of fences and walls and in shady, protected areas. 
APPLY AT THE RATE OF ONE POUND per 1 500 SQUARE FEET. 
Repeat treatment every 3 to 4 weeks during "season" or as needed for control. Do not allow bait to contact 
the edible portions of any food crop. 
To control ANTS. EARWIGS. FALL ARMYWORMS. SOD WEBWORMS (LAWN MOTH) AND SOWBUGS APPLY 
AT THE RATE OF ONE POUND per 250 SQUARE FEET Follow watering practices as outlined above. Repeat 
treatment every 3 to 4 weeks during ".ea,on" or as needed for control. Do not allow bait to contact the 
edible portIons of any food crop. 
AROUND ORNAMENTALS OUTDOORS AND 
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IN GREENHOUSES - IN FLOWER GARDENS 
and BORDER PlANTINGS 
IN and AROUND GROUND COVERS 
Azaleas, Begonias, Camellias, Chrysanthemums, Daffodils, Dahlias, Daisies, GeraniLmS, Honeysuckle, 
Hydrangeas, Ice Plants, Impatiens, Iris, Ivy, Marigolds, Pansies, PetunillS, Rhododendrons, Roses, 
SnapdragON, Spathaphylum, Sweet PeIlS, and Tulips. Do not get grMules on Boston Ivy. 
To control SNAILS end SlUGS. thoroughly water area to be treated. WIthhold watering for 48 hours after 
treatement. Apply this mtaterial over the infested area and around the edges of border and ground covers 
plants. Apply also to the bases of fences and walls and in shady, protected areas. APPLY AT THE RATE OF 
ONE POUND per 1 500 SQUARE FEET. Repeat treatment evary 3 to 4 weeks during "season" or as neaded for 
control. 
FOR DICHONDRA AND TURF LAWNS 
To control SNAILS and SLUGS. water area to be treated thoroughly before application. Apply ALCO SNAIL, 
SLUG AND SOWBUG KILLER at the rate of ONE POUND per 1500 SO.FT. To control ANTS. EARWIGS. FALL 
ARMYWORMS. SOD WEBWORMS (LAWN MOTHI & SOWBUGS APPLY AT THE RATE OF ONE POUND per 
250 SOUARE FEET. Follow watering practices as outlined above. Repeat treatment every 3 to 4 weeks 
during "season" or as needed for control. 
FOR SEED GRASSES 
Including: Alfalfa, Hay, Wheat, Oats, Barley. For Snails use 29-30 Ibs./acre. For Snails. Slugs & Insects use 
at same rate as for Dichondra and Turf Lawns in above para!lraph. 
NOTICE: This product conforms to its chemical description and is reasonably fit for the purpose stated on the 
label, when used in accordance with directions under normal cc.nditions of use. Manufacturer is not 
responsible for the use of this product contrary to the label instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or 
under conditions not reasonably foreseeable to the manufacturer &Ior seller and the buyer assumes the risk of 
any such use. 
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