Bonide Beetle Killer User Manual

beetle killer

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kills and repels insects, including japanese

beetles and over 130 other insect pests

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covers up to 16,000 sq. ft. lasts up to 8 weeks

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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. 4-469

Buyers Guarantee Limited to Label Claims.

©Bonide Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Bonide Products, Inc.
6301 Sutliff Road
Oriskany, NY 13424

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE

This product kills Lawn & Garden insects, including, Asian lady beetle, Colorado potato

beetle, elm leaf beetle, ea beetles, Japanese beetles, and many other listed insects.

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. All outdoor applications

must be limited to spot or crack-and-crevice treatments only, except for the following
permitted uses:
(1) Treatment to soil or vegetation around structures;
(2) Applications to lawns, turf, and other vegetation;

(3) Applications to building foundations, up to a maximum height of 3 feet.

Other than applications to building foundations, all outdoor applications to impervious
surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches and structural surfaces (such as

windows, doors, and eaves) are limited to spot and crack-and-crevice applications only.

In New York State, this product may not be applied to lawns within 100 ft. of a coastal
marsh, or stream that drains directly into a coastal marsh.

Note: This product is non-staining to most home siding, depending on age and

cleanliness. Prior to applying this product to areas that may contact home siding
(including vinyl siding), test in a hidden area and recheck in a few hours. If any staining
is observed, do not use this product.

Spray as directed - complete coverage is important. Treat when insects begin to appear
and repeat treatments to maintain control as directed. Carefully follow all label directions
and any limitations of use, such as the amount of spray to apply or PHI (pre-harvest
interval) for particular vegetable crops.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

APPLICATION

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.
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.

3) To stop spraying, turn the control knob lever to the “OFF” position. Turn
off water at the faucet and disconnect sprayer from garden hose.

When spraying low growing

plants and small

ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS & FLOWERS

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 early ­prior to high insect infestations. See Table 1-Ornamental Trees, Shrubs

& Flowers Pest Control for insects controlled.

Table 1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control
Use Site

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
& Flowers including (but
not limited to): Ageratum,
Ash, Aster, Arborvitae,
Arizona Cypress, Azaleas,
Begonia, Birch, Boxwood,
Box Elder, Camellias, Cherry
(ornamental),

Insects Controlled

1

Ants

, Armyworms, Aphids, Asian lady
beetles, Azalea caterpillar, Bagworms
Black vine weevil (adult), Boxelder bugs,
Broadmites, Brown soft scale
California red scale3 (crawler), Cankerworms,
Clover mites, Cockroaches, Crickets,
Cutworms, Eastern tent caterpillar, Elm leaf

beetles, European sawy, Fall webworm,

3

,Budworms,

2

,

Table 1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control Cont.
Use Site

Non-bearing Citrus,
Chrysanthemum, Carnation,
Coleus, Common Ninebark,
Conifers, Douglas Fir, Elm,
English Ivy, Euonymus,
Exacum, Weeping
Fig, Fir, Gladioli, Gold

Bells, Hawthorn, Holly,
Honeysuckle, Hypoestes,
Ivy, Juniper, Lilac,

Locust, Maple, Marigold,
Mimosa, Mock Orange,
Nannyberry, Oak, Orchid,

Palm, Pansy, Pea Shrub,
Petunia, Philodendron,
Pine, Ornamental Plum,
Poinsettia, Poplar, Tulip
Poplar, Rhododendron,

Roses, Snapdragon,
Snowberry, Spruce, Taxus,

Willow, Zinnia.

Insects Controlled
Flea beetles, Forest tent caterpillar, Gypsy
moth larvae, Japanese beetle (adults),
June beetles (adults), Lace bugs,

Leaf feeding caterpillars, Leafhoppers,
Leafminers (adult), Leaf rollers, Leaf
skeletonizers, Mealybugs, Midges,

Oleander moth larvae, Pillbugs, Pine sawy,
Pine shoot beetles, Pineneedle scale
(crawler), Pinetip moths, Plant bugs, Root
weevil, Sawy, Scale insects

Spiders, Spider mites, Spittlebugs, Striped
beetles, Striped oakworm, Thrips, Tip moth,

Tussock moth larvae, Whiteies

1

Agentine, Allegheny mound, Black

carpenter, Corneld, Field, Florida
carpenter, Harvester, Honey, Pavement,
Southern, Sugar, Nuisance.

2

For bagworm control, apply when

bagworm larvae start to hatch.

3

For scale control, treat the whole plant,

including the stem, trunks and twigs.

3

(crawlers),

3

Measure the area to be sprayed. See Table 2-Underground and/or Thatch

LAWNS

Infesting Insects and Table 3-Surface Insects for use rates and instructions.

Table 2. Underground and/or Thatch Infesting Insects
Pests

Bluegrass billbug1
(adult), Black
turfgrass Ataenius
(adult), Chiggers,
Chinch bugs, White

2, 3

grubs

(Japanese
beetle, European
chafer, Southern
chafer), Dung beetle,

Hyperodes weevils

(adult), European

crane ies, Mole

crickets3 (nymphs &
young adults)

Use Rate

1 QT. (32  oz)

treats

8,000 sq. ft.

Instructions

Do not apply more than 7

times per year per location.

1

Treat billbugs in May (or

when rst noticed).

2

Treat for grubs in early July
(or when rst noticed) through
October.

3

Sub-surface (mole crickets
& grubs): Water treated area
with ¼ to ½ inch of water

following application.

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

1

Argentine, Southern,
Field, Allegheny mound,
Florida carpenter,

Corneld, Honey,
Pavement, Nuisance.

Use Rate

1 QT. (32  oz)

treats

16,000 sq. ft.

Instructions

Do not apply more than
14 times per year per

location.

Do not water or mow
for 24 hours following

application.

Use on ornamental plants next to building foundations and other outdoor

PESTS OUTSIDE THE HOME

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
Pests

1

Ants

, Asian lady
beetles, Centipedes,
Cockroaches, Crickets,
Earwigs, Fleas,
Millipedes, Mosquitoes,

Palmetto bugs,

Scorpions, Sowbugs,

Pillbugs, Spiders,

Deer ticks (which may
transmit lime disease),
Waterbugs

1

Argentine, Southern,
Field, Allegheny mound,
Florida carpenter,

Corneld, Honey,
Pavement, Nuisance.

Use Rate

1 QT. (32

16,000 sq. ft.

Instructions

For best results, remove any leaf

 oz)

litter or debris from area prior to

treats

treating. Cut back branches or
vegetation that contact foundation.

Rake back mulch and remove any
other material that may serve as

harborage sites for pests.

Apply a continuous 3 ft. band

spray to thoroughly and uniformly
wet the treated area around the

foundation of buildings. Apply as

a spot or crack-and-crevice spray
to windows, vents, overhangs,
doors and other areas to reduce

access by crawling insects.

Repeat treatment every 8 weeks,

as needed.

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
rst 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. See Table 5-Vegetable Garden

Insect Control for crops, pre-harvest interval (PHI) and insects controlled.

VEGETABLES

Table 5. Vegetable Garden Insect Control

Insects Controlled

Crop

Broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, Cabbage,
Cavalo broccoli,

Cauliower,

Chinese broccoli,
Chinese cabbage,
Chinese mustard,
Kohlrabi

Corn (sweet &
pop)

PHI*

Alfalfa looper, Aphid, Armyworm, Beet

1

armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbage

day

webworm, Corn earworm, Cutworm,
Diamondback moth, Fall armyworm, Flea

beetle, Grasshopper, Imported cabbageworm,
Japanese beetle

Meadow spittlebug, Plant bug, Southern

cabbageworm, Spider mite, Stink bug, Thrips,

Yellow-striped armyworm, Whitey

1

adult stages

Armyworm, Bean leaf beetle, Beet armyworm,

21

Cereal leaf beetle, Chinch bug, Corn earworm,

days

Corn leaf aphid, Cutworm, English grain aphid,
European corn borer, Grasshopper, Green bug,

1

, Leafhopper, Lygus bug,

Table 5. Vegetable Garden Insect Control Cont.

PHI*

Crop

Corn (sweet &

pop) cont.

Corn (sweet only)

Lettuce (head
& leaf)

Insects Controlled

21

Green cloverworm, Hop vine borer, Japanese

1

days

21

days

day

1

, Meadow spittlebug, Mexican corn

beetle
rootworm beetle1, Northern corn rootworm
beetle1, Sap beetle1, Southern corn
rootworm beetle1, Southwestern corn borer,

Stalk borer, Stink bug, Tobacco budworm,
Western bean cutworm, Western corn

rootworm beetle1

1

adult stages

Aphid, Aster leafhopper, Corn silky1, Southern

armyworm, Spider mite, Tarnished plant bug,
Western bean cutworm

1

adult stages
Alfalfa looper, Aphid, Armyworm, Beet
armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm,
Cutworm, Diamondback moth, European corn
borer, Fall armyworm, Flea beetle, Grasshopper,
Green cloverworm, Imported cabbageworm,
Japanese beetle1, Leafhopper, Meadow

spittlebug, Plant bug, Saltmarsh caterpillar,

Southern armyworm, Spider mite, Stink bug,
Tobacco budworm, Vegetable weevil1, Whitey

1

adult stages

Table 5. Vegetable Garden Insect Control Cont.

Insects Controlled

Crop

Onion (bulb) &
Garlic

Tomato &
Tomatillo

Pesticide Storage: Store and transport in upright position. Store only in
original container, in a cool dry place inaccessible to children or pets.
Pesticide Disposal: If partly filled - Call your local solid waste agency
for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any
indoor or outdoor drain.
Container Disposal: If empty - Non-refillable container. Do not reuse
or refill this container unless directions for use allow a different
(concentrated) product to be diluted in the container. Offer for
recycling if available.

PHI*

Aphid, Armyworm, Cutworm, Flower thrips,

14

days

5

days

1

Leafminer

, Onion maggot1, Onion thrips,

Plant Bug, Seedcorn maggot1, Stink bug,
Tobacco thrips, Western ower thrips

1

adult stages
Aphid, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper,

Colorado potato beetle, Cutworm spp.,
European corn borer, Fall armyworm, Flea
beetle, Grasshopper, Hornworm, Leafhopper,

Leafminer, Meadow spittlebug, Plant bug,

Southern armyworm, Stink bug, Tobacco
budworm, Tomato fruitworm, Tomato pinworm,

Yellow-striped armyworm, Whitey

STORAGE & DISPOSAL

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. Do not give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If in eyes Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water
for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call
a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid
contact with eyes or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or
using tobacco.

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

FIRST AID

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

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. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area
will help avoid run off to water bodies or drainage systems.

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or
residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or
allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the
treatment area.

Seller warrants that this product complies with the specifications expressed

in this label. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Seller makes no

other warranties, and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied,
including but not limited to warranties of merchantability and fitness for the

intended purpose. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Seller’s

liability or default, breach or failure under this label shall be limited to the

amount of the purchase price. To the extent consistent with applicable law,
Seller shall have no liability for consequential damages.

For information on pesticide products (including health concerns, medical

emergencies, or pesticide incidents) call the National Pesticide Information
Center at 1-800-858-7378.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

WARRANTY