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Product Labels & MSDS

Product labels provide a standard set of information about chemical materials, including the percentages of their ingredients, first aid information, precautionary statements, personal protective equipment required, user safety recommendations, environmental hazards, directions for use, and instructions for storage and disposal.  It is very important to read the label instructions prior to use and follow them carefully.  Do not exceed the recommended dosage; more is not better when it comes to treatment products.  Users are encouraged to have the product label on hand whenever using a product.

MSDS, or Material Safety Data Sheets, provide some of the same information as the product labels but include more detail on subjects such as fire fighting, accidental release measures, handling and storage, exposure controls and personal protection, physical and chemical properties, stability and reactivity, toxicology information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, regulatory and other information.  Users are encouraged to read the MSDS as part of the product selection process.

Imidacloprid

The following chart includes links to the product labels and MSDS for some of the commonly marketed Imidacloprid products.  All those listed here are water-soluble powder (or water soluble bag) containing 75% Imidacloprid, labeled for control of adelgids, and sold in packs containing four 1.6-ounce packets.   They can also be purchased by the case.

Dinotefuran

Here are links to the product labels and MSDS for Safari and Transtect.  Both of these products contain Dinotefuran and are labeled for control of adelgids.

Other Consumer Products

Here are links to the product labels and MSDS for other consumer products containing Imidacloprid, Dinotefuran, or Bifenthrin.  All are labeled for control of adelgids.  Note that the products listed below have a lower concentration of active ingredient than the two primary products; therefore, they may offer a shorter period of residual protection and require more frequent retreatment.  However, consumers should also consider factors such as the number of trees/inches to be treated, the cost, the desired speed of action, and the desired length of time between treatments in order to make the best choice for their particular situation.

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