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Pesticides, uses & SDS

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Active ingredient reference

Showing 35 of 35 active ingredients

Bifenthrin

PyrethroidIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Ants, Spiders, Occasional invaders, Ticks, Turf pests
Typical sites:
Exterior perimeter, Turf and ornamentals, Crack and crevice (labeled interiors)
Formulations:
SC, WP, EC, Granule, Aerosol
Mode of action:
Sodium channel modulator — rapid knockdown and long residual contact kill.
Residual:
Long — typically 30–90 days on protected exterior surfaces.
Resistance note:
Heavy perimeter reliance drives pyrethroid resistance; rotate with a non-3A class.

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Talstar Professional (Talstar P)

FMC Professional Solutions · Suspension concentrate (SC)

FMC product & label portal

Widely registered in the U.S.; confirm local registration before use.

Precautions

  • • Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates — keep out of drains and storm water
  • • Toxic to pollinators; do not apply to blooming plants
  • • Avoid broadcast interior applications; follow label crack-and-crevice limits

Deltamethrin

PyrethroidIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Ants, Stored-product pests, Spiders
Typical sites:
Void and crack treatment, Perimeter, Commercial accounts
Formulations:
SC, WP, Dust, Aerosol
Mode of action:
Sodium channel modulator; WP formulation performs well on porous surfaces.
Residual:
Long — 30–90 days; dust in dry voids lasts far longer.
Resistance note:
Widespread resistance in German cockroach and bed bug populations.

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Suspend SC

Envu (Environmental Science US) · Suspension concentrate (SC)

Envu label & SDS portal

Registered across the U.S.; Canadian equivalents differ.

Precautions

  • • Do not use as a stand-alone bed bug treatment where resistance is documented
  • • Aquatic toxicity — protect drains and waterways
  • • Wear gloves and eye protection when mixing concentrates

Lambda-cyhalothrin

PyrethroidIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Perimeter ants, Wasps, Spiders, Millipedes and centipedes
Typical sites:
Exterior walls, Eaves, Landscape beds
Formulations:
CS (microencapsulated), WP, Granule
Mode of action:
Sodium channel modulator; capsule suspension releases slowly for extended residual.
Residual:
Long — microcaps extend performance on porous substrates.

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Demand CS

Syngenta Professional Pest Management · Microencapsulated capsule suspension (CS)

Syngenta PPM label & SDS

U.S. professional registration; verify local status.

Precautions

  • • Very high aquatic toxicity
  • • Not for broadcast indoor use
  • • Avoid application when pollinators are foraging

Beta-cyfluthrin

PyrethroidIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Flies, Ants, Stored-product pests
Typical sites:
Commercial kitchens (labeled areas), Warehouses, Perimeter
Formulations:
SC, WP, Aerosol
Mode of action:
Sodium channel modulator with strong flushing and contact activity.
Residual:
Moderate to long depending on surface and formulation.

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Tempo SC Ultra

Envu (Environmental Science US) · Suspension concentrate (SC)

Envu label & SDS portal

U.S. professional product; confirm state registration.

Precautions

  • • Do not contaminate food-contact surfaces; rinse per label
  • • Repellent — never spray over or near bait placements

Permethrin

PyrethroidIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Fleas, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Clothes-treating applications
Typical sites:
Turf, Kennels (labeled), Clothing and gear (labeled products only)
Formulations:
EC, Dust, Aerosol, Fabric treatment
Mode of action:
Sodium channel modulator with quick knockdown.
Residual:
Moderate.

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Dragnet FT Termiticide/Insecticide

FMC (U.S.); Envu / Environmental Science CA (Canada) · Permethrin emulsifiable concentrate

EPA label record

Professional-use labeling and permitted sites differ between the U.S. and Canada.

Precautions

  • • Extremely toxic to cats — never use around cats unless the label allows it
  • • Toxic to fish and bees

Pyrethrins (with PBO)

Botanical / PyrethrinIRAC 3A
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Used for:
Flushing, Flying insects, Contact knockdown in voids
Typical sites:
Interior space treatment, Void flushing during inspection
Formulations:
Aerosol, ULV, Fogging concentrate
Mode of action:
Natural sodium channel modulator; PBO blocks detoxification enzymes.
Residual:
None to very short — knockdown only.

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CB-80 Extra Insecticide

Zoecon / Central Life Sciences · Pressurized aerosol

Zoecon label & SDS portal

U.S. registered contact aerosol; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • No residual — always pair with a residual or bait strategy
  • • Ventilate treated spaces before re-entry per label
  • • Can scatter cockroaches and worsen bed bug spread if used carelessly

Imidacloprid

NeonicotinoidIRAC 4A
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Used for:
Ants, Cockroaches, Termites, Turf grubs
Typical sites:
Bait placements, Soil treatments, Void foaming
Formulations:
Bait gel, SC, Granule, Foam, Termiticide
Mode of action:
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist; non-repellent, transferable in colonies.
Residual:
Long in soil; bait matrices depend on formulation.
Resistance note:
Bait aversion reported in German cockroach; rotate bait actives and matrices.

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Premise 2

Envu (Environmental Science US) · Suspension concentrate (SC) termiticide

Envu label & SDS portal

U.S. termiticide registration; label varies by state.

Precautions

  • • Highly toxic to bees — no blooming-plant applications
  • • Soil and groundwater restrictions on many labels

Dinotefuran

NeonicotinoidIRAC 4A
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Used for:
Ants, Cockroaches, Bed bugs (combination products), Fleas
Typical sites:
Perimeter, Voids, Turf and ornamentals (labeled)
Formulations:
WSG, SC, Dust, Bait
Mode of action:
Non-repellent nicotinic receptor agonist with fast uptake and translocation.
Residual:
Moderate.

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Alpine WSG

BASF Pest Control Solutions · Water-soluble granule (WSG)

BASF label & SDS portal

U.S. professional product; confirm local registration.

Precautions

  • • Pollinator toxicity
  • • Do not apply over bait placements at repellent rates

Thiamethoxam

NeonicotinoidIRAC 4A
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Used for:
Ants, Cockroaches, Flies (scatter bait)
Typical sites:
Perimeter, Fly bait stations, Turf
Formulations:
WG, Bait, Granule
Mode of action:
Non-repellent nicotinic receptor agonist; slow enough for colony transfer in baits.
Residual:
Moderate to long.

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Optigard Ant Gel Bait

Syngenta Professional Pest Management · Gel bait

Syngenta PPM label & SDS

U.S. professional registration; verify local status.

Precautions

  • • Pollinator toxicity
  • • Fly baits must be inaccessible to children and pets

Fipronil

PhenylpyrazoleIRAC 2B
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Ants, Termites, Fleas (veterinary products)
Typical sites:
Bait placements, Soil termiticide barriers, Turf (labeled)
Formulations:
Bait gel, SC termiticide, Granule, Spot-on (veterinary)
Mode of action:
GABA-gated chloride channel blocker; non-repellent with strong horizontal transfer.
Residual:
Very long in soil.
Resistance note:
Rotate gel baits to avoid matrix aversion; keep spray and bait zones separate.

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Termidor SC

BASF Pest Control Solutions · Suspension concentrate (SC) termiticide

BASF label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; several states restrict certain uses.

Precautions

  • • Highly toxic to bees, fish and some birds
  • • Restricted or limited indoor use on many labels — check state rules
  • • Never spray a repellent product over fipronil bait

Indoxacarb

OxadiazineIRAC 22A
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Ants, Fire ants, Fleas (labeled products)
Typical sites:
Bait placements, Turf bait broadcast
Formulations:
Bait gel, Granular bait, SC
Mode of action:
Pro-insecticide bioactivated inside the insect; blocks sodium channels. Secondary and tertiary kill through necrophagy.
Residual:
Bait-dependent; keep placements fresh.
Resistance note:
Excellent rotation partner against bait-averse cockroach strains.

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Advion Cockroach Gel Bait

Syngenta Professional Pest Management · Gel bait

Syngenta PPM label & SDS

Widely registered; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Keep bait out of reach of children and pets
  • • Do not contaminate bait with sprays or cleaners

Abamectin

AvermectinIRAC 6
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Ants, Fire ants, Mites
Typical sites:
Bait placements, Turf, Ornamentals
Formulations:
Bait gel, Granular bait, EC
Mode of action:
Glutamate-gated chloride channel activator; slow-acting for colony transfer.
Residual:
Short outdoors in sunlight; good in protected placements.

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Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait

BASF Pest Control Solutions · Granular bait

BASF label & SDS portal

U.S. professional product; confirm local registration.

Precautions

  • • Aquatic toxicity
  • • Degrades in UV — place baits in protected locations

Chlorfenapyr

Meta-Diamide / IsoxazolineIRAC 13
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Used for:
Bed bugs, Cockroaches, Ants, Termites (labeled uses)
Typical sites:
Bed bug harborage, Cracks and crevices, Commercial interiors
Formulations:
SC
Mode of action:
Pro-insecticide disrupting mitochondrial ATP production; no cross-resistance to pyrethroids.
Residual:
Long, but slow-acting — kill can take several days.
Resistance note:
Key rotation partner for pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs.

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Phantom Termiticide-Insecticide

BASF Pest Control Solutions · Suspension concentrate (SC)

BASF label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; not registered in some regions.

Precautions

  • • Slow kill — set client expectations and schedule follow-ups
  • • Not for use on mattresses unless the specific label allows it

Chlorantraniliprole

DiamideIRAC 28
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Used for:
Ants, Termites, Turf caterpillars and grubs
Typical sites:
Perimeter, Soil, Turf
Formulations:
SC, Granule, Termiticide
Mode of action:
Ryanodine receptor modulator causing muscle paralysis; non-repellent.
Residual:
Very long.

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Altriset Termiticide

Syngenta Professional Pest Management · Suspension concentrate (SC)

Syngenta PPM label & SDS

U.S. non-restricted termiticide; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Low mammalian toxicity but still follow PPE and label rates
  • • Check pollinator and turf re-entry statements

Hydramethylnon

BiologicalIRAC 20A
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Used for:
Fire ants, Cockroaches, Pavement ants
Typical sites:
Outdoor bait broadcast, Commercial bait stations
Formulations:
Granular bait, Bait station
Mode of action:
Mitochondrial electron transport inhibitor; slow-acting, ideal for colony transfer.
Residual:
Bait shelf-life limited; replace after rain or grease fouling.

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Maxforce Complete Granular Insect Bait

Envu (Environmental Science US) · Granular bait

Envu label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Degrades with moisture and UV
  • • Keep away from water bodies

Boric acid

Borate
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Ants (sweet liquid baits), Silverfish, Firebrats
Typical sites:
Dry voids, Under appliances, Behind cabinets
Formulations:
Dust, Bait, Liquid bait
Mode of action:
Stomach poison and abrasive; disrupts gut and metabolism.
Residual:
Indefinite while dry and undisturbed.

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Niban Granular Bait

Nisus Corporation · Granular bait (orthoboric acid)

Nisus label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Loses effect when wet or caked — apply a light, barely visible dust film
  • • Keep out of reach of children and pets
  • • Heavy visible dust deposits repel insects and look unprofessional

Disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT)

Borate
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Used for:
Subterranean and drywood termites (wood treatment), Wood-decay fungi, Carpenter ants
Typical sites:
Bare wood, Crawlspaces, New construction
Formulations:
Soluble powder, Foam, Wood treatment
Mode of action:
Wood-borne stomach toxin and fungicide; penetrates unfinished wood.
Residual:
Long-term while protected from rain and leaching.

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Bora-Care

Nisus Corporation · Concentrate for wood treatment (DOT)

Nisus label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; Canadian label differs.

Precautions

  • • Only penetrates bare, unsealed wood
  • • Not for exterior surfaces exposed to weather

Silica aerogel / amorphous silica

Desiccant
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Used for:
Bed bugs, Cockroaches, Ants, Fleas, Stored-product pests
Typical sites:
Wall voids, Outlets, Bed frames (labeled), Attics and crawlspaces
Formulations:
Dust
Mode of action:
Absorbs the insect's cuticular waxes causing fatal dehydration; no resistance known.
Residual:
Essentially permanent while dry and undisturbed.

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CimeXa Insecticide Dust

Rockwell Labs Ltd · Amorphous silica dust

Rockwell Labs label & SDS

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Respiratory irritant — wear a fitted respirator during application
  • • Apply a light film only; thick piles are avoided by insects

Diatomaceous earth (insecticide grade)

Desiccant
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Used for:
Crawling insects, Bed bugs, Stored-product pests, Fleas
Typical sites:
Voids, Crawlspaces, Perimeters (protected areas)
Formulations:
Dust
Mode of action:
Abrades and absorbs cuticle lipids, causing dehydration.
Residual:
Long while dry.

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MotherEarth D Dust

BASF Pest Control Solutions · Insecticide-grade diatomaceous earth dust

BASF label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Only use insecticide-labeled product, never pool-filter grade
  • • Dust mask/respirator required
  • • Ineffective when damp

Hydroprene

Insect Growth RegulatorIRAC 7A
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Used for:
German cockroaches, Stored-product pests
Typical sites:
Kitchens, Voids, Sensitive accounts
Formulations:
Aerosol, EC, Point source device
Mode of action:
Juvenile hormone analog — nymphs fail to become breeding adults.
Residual:
Up to ~90–120 days depending on product.

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Gentrol IGR Concentrate

Zoecon / Central Life Sciences · Liquid IGR concentrate

Zoecon label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Does not kill adults — always pair with a bait or adulticide
  • • Effects take one or more molt cycles

Pyriproxyfen

Insect Growth RegulatorIRAC 7C
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Used for:
Fleas, Cockroaches, Mosquito larvae, Whiteflies
Typical sites:
Flea-infested interiors, Water-holding sites (labeled), Sensitive accounts
Formulations:
EC, Aerosol, Spot-on (veterinary)
Mode of action:
Juvenile hormone analog preventing egg hatch and adult emergence.
Residual:
Long — often several months indoors.

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NyGuard IGR Concentrate

MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King) · Liquid IGR concentrate

MGK label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Not an adulticide
  • • Follow aquatic-use labels for mosquito applications

(S)-Methoprene

Insect Growth RegulatorIRAC 7A
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Used for:
Mosquito larvae, Fleas, Stored-product pests, Filth flies
Typical sites:
Catch basins, Standing water (labeled), Interiors, Animal housing
Formulations:
Briquet, Granule, Aerosol, EC
Mode of action:
Juvenile hormone analog; blocks development to the adult stage.
Residual:
Briquets can last 30–150 days in water.

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Precor IGR Concentrate

Zoecon / Central Life Sciences · Liquid IGR concentrate

Zoecon label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • No adult control
  • • Use only aquatic-labeled formulations in water

Novaluron

Insect Growth RegulatorIRAC 15
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Used for:
Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Bed bugs (supporting role)
Typical sites:
Interiors, Commercial kitchens, Animal facilities
Formulations:
SC
Mode of action:
Chitin synthesis inhibitor — immatures fail to molt successfully.
Residual:
Long.

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Tekko Pro IGR Concentrate

Control Solutions Inc. · Liquid IGR concentrate (novaluron + pyriproxyfen)

CSI label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Support product only
  • • Aquatic invertebrate toxicity

Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti)

BiologicalIRAC 11A
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Used for:
Mosquito larvae, Fungus gnat larvae, Black fly larvae
Typical sites:
Standing water, Catch basins, Planters and drains
Formulations:
Briquet, Granule, Water-soluble pouch
Mode of action:
Bacterial toxin lethal to larvae of specific fly families; harmless to most non-targets.
Residual:
Short — 7–30 days depending on product and water quality.

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VectoBac G

Valent BioSciences · Granular biological larvicide

Valent BioSciences label & SDS

U.S. and international registrations vary.

Precautions

  • • Larvicide only, no adult control
  • • Reapply after heavy rain or flushing

Spinosad

BiologicalIRAC 5
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Used for:
Fire ants, Filth flies, Thrips and caterpillars, Fleas (veterinary)
Typical sites:
Turf, Ornamentals, Fly bait stations, Organic-sensitive accounts
Formulations:
SC, Bait, Granule
Mode of action:
Fermentation-derived nicotinic receptor and GABA disruptor.
Residual:
Short to moderate; UV-sensitive.

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Conserve SC

Corteva Agriscience · Suspension concentrate (SC)

Corteva label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; site uses vary by label.

Precautions

  • • Toxic to bees while spray is wet — apply at dusk
  • • Some formulations approved for organic sites — verify

Imidacloprid + (Z)-9-tricosene fly bait

NeonicotinoidIRAC 4A
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Used for:
House flies, Filth flies in animal facilities
Typical sites:
Barns and dairies, Dumpster areas, Commercial exteriors
Formulations:
Scatter bait, Paint-on bait, Bait station
Mode of action:
Neonicotinoid toxicant with a fly sex-pheromone attractant.
Residual:
Up to several weeks in dry, protected placements.

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Maxforce Fly Spot Bait

Envu (Environmental Science US) · Wettable powder spot bait

Envu label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Never place where children, pets or livestock can reach
  • • Sanitation must be corrected first or bait is overwhelmed

Organophosphates (e.g. chlorpyrifos, malathion, naled)

OrganophosphateIRAC 1B
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Used for:
Mosquito adulticiding (public health), Certain agricultural and specialty uses
Typical sites:
Public-health vector programs, Labeled agricultural sites
Formulations:
EC, ULV, Bait
Mode of action:
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor — rapid, broad-spectrum nerve toxicity.
Residual:
Varies by product; largely removed from structural pest control.

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Dibrom Concentrate (naled)

AMVAC Chemical Corporation · Emulsifiable concentrate for mosquito adulticiding

AMVAC label & SDS portal

Restricted-use; government/mosquito-district programs only.

Precautions

  • • Most residential and structural uses have been cancelled in the U.S. — verify current label and state rules
  • • High acute mammalian toxicity; cholinesterase monitoring may be required
  • • Full PPE and respirator; check re-entry intervals carefully

Carbamates (e.g. propoxur, bendiocarb, carbaryl)

CarbamateIRAC 1A
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Used for:
Wasp and bee nests (dust), Certain turf and public-health uses
Typical sites:
Voids and nests where labeled, Turf
Formulations:
Dust, WP, Bait
Mode of action:
Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor with fast knockdown.
Residual:
Moderate.

Verified product examples

Sevin Brand 4F Carbaryl Insecticide

Tessenderlo Kerley (NovaSource) · Flowable carbaryl concentrate

NovaSource label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; many carbamates are restricted or withdrawn elsewhere.

Precautions

  • • Many uses restricted or cancelled — confirm current registration in your state
  • • Carbaryl is highly toxic to bees
  • • Restricted-use in several formulations; licensing required

Bromadiolone

Anticoagulant Rodenticide
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Used for:
House mice, Norway and roof rats
Typical sites:
Tamper-resistant exterior stations, Labeled interior placements
Formulations:
Block bait, Pellet, Soft bait
Mode of action:
Second-generation anticoagulant; single feeding can be lethal, death in 4–7 days.
Residual:
Bait remains active until consumed or fouled.

Verified product examples

Contrac All-Weather Blox

Bell Laboratories · 0.005% bromadiolone block bait

Manufacturer label & SDS

Sold under region-specific naming and registration; confirm the exact U.S. EPA or Canadian PMRA label.

Precautions

  • • High secondary-poisoning risk to raptors, dogs and cats
  • • Must be used in tamper-resistant stations per EPA rules
  • • Vitamin K1 is the antidote — keep the SDS and label with the technician

Difethialone

Anticoagulant Rodenticide
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Used for:
Rats and mice, including bait-shy populations
Typical sites:
Tamper-resistant stations, Commercial exteriors
Formulations:
Block bait, Soft bait
Mode of action:
Highly potent second-generation anticoagulant.
Residual:
Long-lasting bait.

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Generation Mini Blocks

Liphatech, Inc. · 0.0025% difethialone block bait

Liphatech label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; bait-station rules vary.

Precautions

  • • Significant secondary-poisoning hazard
  • • Restricted use in many jurisdictions — professional applicators only
  • • Log every placement; retrieve carcasses promptly

Chlorophacinone / Diphacinone

Anticoagulant Rodenticide
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Used for:
Mice and rats in multi-feed baiting programs
Typical sites:
Tamper-resistant stations
Formulations:
Block, Pellet, Tracking powder (restricted)
Mode of action:
First-generation anticoagulants requiring multiple feedings.
Residual:
Requires consistent bait availability for several days.

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Ditrac All-Weather Blox (diphacinone)

Bell Laboratories, Inc. · 0.005% diphacinone block bait

Bell Labs label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Lower but real secondary risk
  • • Maintain fresh bait — partial dosing drives bait shyness

Bromethalin

Non-Anticoagulant Rodenticide
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Used for:
Mice and rats, including anticoagulant-resistant populations
Typical sites:
Tamper-resistant stations
Formulations:
Block, Soft bait, Place pack
Mode of action:
Neurotoxin uncoupling mitochondrial phosphorylation; causes cerebral edema.
Residual:
Bait active until consumed.

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Fastrac All-Weather Blox

Bell Laboratories, Inc. · 0.01% bromethalin block bait

Bell Labs label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • No antidote — extremely dangerous to pets and children if accessed
  • • Symptoms in a poisoned non-target animal may be delayed; call a vet or poison control immediately

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Non-Anticoagulant Rodenticide
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Used for:
Rats and mice with anticoagulant resistance
Typical sites:
Tamper-resistant stations
Formulations:
Block, Soft bait
Mode of action:
Causes fatal hypercalcemia and organ calcification.
Residual:
Bait active until consumed.

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Terad3 Blox

Bell Laboratories, Inc. · 0.075% cholecalciferol block bait

Bell Labs label & SDS portal

U.S. registration; confirm local status.

Precautions

  • • Serious dog toxicity risk
  • • Low secondary risk to raptors compared with SGARs

DEET / Picaridin

Repellent
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Used for:
Personal protection from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies
Typical sites:
Applicator and occupant skin and clothing
Formulations:
Lotion, Spray, Wipe
Mode of action:
Interferes with the insect's host-seeking receptors.
Residual:
Hours, concentration-dependent.

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Sawyer Premium Insect Repellent (20% picaridin)

Sawyer Products · Lotion / pump spray

Sawyer product & SDS page

Consumer repellent sold across North America.

Precautions

  • • Follow age restrictions on the label
  • • Do not apply under clothing or on damaged skin

Sulfuryl fluoride

Fumigant
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Used for:
Drywood termites, Wood-boring beetles, Whole-structure infestations
Typical sites:
Tented structures, Commodity fumigation
Formulations:
Gas
Mode of action:
Metabolic inhibitor lethal to all life stages in a sealed atmosphere.
Residual:
None after aeration.

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Vikane Gas Fumigant

Douglas Products · Structural fumigant gas

Douglas Products label & SDS

Restricted-use; licensed fumigators only, registration varies.

Precautions

  • • Restricted-use fumigant — specialty licensing, warning agent and clearance devices required
  • • Fatal if inhaled; only certified fumigators may apply
  • • Occupants, pets and plants must be removed; clearance readings required before re-entry

Safety data sheets (SDS)

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Manufacturer SDS portals

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