Product # 150616
Discovery Products
Technical Data Report
ERADICATOR
MULTI-PURPOSE INSECT SPRAY
DESCRIPTION
ERADICATOR is an EPA registered water base aerosol true multi-purpose insect killer. Contains the synthetic pyrethroid permethrin for
quick knockdown and up to four weeks residual control of crawling and flying insects. Non-staining formula controls bedbugs and many
other crawling insects. Controls houseflies, mosquitoes and many other flying insects. For use on dogs and on premises to control fleas
and ticks. For use on livestock to control flies, fleas and gnats. Controls garden insects on ornamentals and plants. Authorized for use in
animal quarters and milk houses.
APPLICATIONS
Kills and controls bedbugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, crickets, spiders, scorpions, fleas and ticks, houseflies, mosquitos, gnats, fruit flies,
black flies, carpet beetles, clothes moths, palmetto bugs, silverfish, centipedes, garden insects and more. For use in homes, hotels/motels,
airports, barns and livestock areas, kennels, and more.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
• Kills And Controls Bedbugs
• Broad Spectrum Spray Kills A Wide Range Of Pests
• Kills On Contact
• Up To Four Weeks Residual Killing Action
• No Fragrance
SPECIFICATIONS
FORM: Water Based Aerosol FLASH POINT: >200°F TCC
ODOR: Slight Insecticidal FLAME EXTENSION: None
COLOR: Milky SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 100%
DETERGENCY: None SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.97
TOXICITY: 400 ppm OSHA PEL % VOLATILE BY VOLUME: 25%
WETTING ABILITY: Good pH: 7.0
STORAGE STABILITY: 1 Year+ Propellant: Hydrocarbon
COLD STABILITY: 32°F EVAPORATION RATE: Slow
PHOSPHATES: None BIODEGRADABILITY: Yes
VOC CONTENT: N/A
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
*Permethrin .....................0.25%
OTHER INGREDIENTS: ............99.75%
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100.00%
1(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl (+/-) cis/trans 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate
(Cis/Trans ratio: Min. 35% (+/-) cis and max. 65%
(+/-) trans.)
LABEL INFORMATION
ERADICATOR
MULTI-PURPOSE INSECT SPRAY
READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE EACH USE
FOR PET USES: USE ONLY ON DOGS
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards To Humans & Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid inhalation of spray mist. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or using tobacco.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid contamination of
feed and food stuffs. ANIMALS: Do not spray directly in/on eyes, mouth or genitalia
of pets. Use only on dogs. Do not use on cats or kittens. Do not use on puppies
less than twelve (12) weeks old. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on
debilitated, aged, pregnant, medicated or nursing animals. Sensitivities may occur
after using any pesticide product for pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe your
pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. If signs continue, consult
a veterinarian immediately.
Environmental Hazards
This product is toxic to fish. Do not apply to any body of water. Do not contaminate
water when disposing of equipment washwaters.
FIRST AID
If Inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an am-
bulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately
with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for
treatment advice.
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.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center
or doctor, or going for treatment.
Contents under pressure. Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Do not
Physical or Chemical Hazards
puncture or incinerate container. Exposure to temperatures above 130°F may
cause bursting. Do not use this product in or on electrical equipment due to the
possibility of shock hazard.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. STORAGE: Do
not store near heat or open flame. Store in cool dry area away from children. DISPOSAL: Do Not Puncture or Incinerate! If empty: Place in trash or offer for recycling
if available. If partly filled: Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-CLEANUP
for disposal instructions.
Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production, or for research purposes. For use on plants intended for aesthetic purposes or climatic modification and being grown in ornamental gardens or
parks, or on golf courses or lawns and grounds.
Do not use in the edible product areas of food/feed processing plants, restaurants
or other areas where food/feed is commercially prepared or processed. Do not use
in serving areas while food is exposed or facility is in operation. Serving areas are
areas where prepared foods are served such as dining rooms but excluding areas
where foods may be prepared or held. Not for use in Federally Inspected Meat and
Poultry Plants.
In the home, cover all food handling surfaces and cover or remove all food and
cooking utensils, or wash thoroughly after treatment. Exposed food should be covered or removed.
NONFOOD AREAS: ERADICATOR Multi-Purpose Insect Spray may be applied in
nonfood/feed areas. Nonfood/feed establishment areas are areas such as garbage
rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewers), entries and vestibules, offices, locker
rooms, machine rooms, boiler rooms, mop closets and storage (after canning or
bottling).
SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING
Remove protective cap, hold container upright and spray from a distance of 12 to
15 inches. Remove birds and cover fish aquariums before spraying.
Spray until surface is just damp, but not to the point of wetness or run-off. Avoid
excessive application.
Keep children and/or pets out of treated areas during treatment. Do not apply this
product to or near children’s toys. Vacate room after treatment and ventilate before
reoccupying. Cover or remove fishbowls.
HOUSEFLIES, FRUIT FLIES, MOSQUITOES, GNATS, BLACK FLIES, SKIPPER
FLIES, BLOW FLIES AND SMALL FLYING MOTHS: Close all doors and windows
and spray room at the rate of 2 to 3 seconds per 1000 cubic feet. Direct spray to all
parts of the room, especially windows and other light sources which attract these
insects. Keep nozzle in constant motion. Upon reentry, open windows and ventilate
for at least 2 hours. Repeat treatment once a month.
COCKROACHES, WATERBUGS, PALMETTO BUGS, SILVERFISH, FIREBRATS,
CRICKETS, SCORPIONS, SPIDERS, MILLIPEDES, CENTIPEDES, SOWBUGS
AND PILLBUGS: Spray into hiding places such as cracks and crevices, behind
sinks, cabinets, along baseboards and floors, around drains and plumbing, hitting
insects with spray when ever possible. Upon reentry, open windows and ventilate
for at least 2 hours. Repeat treatment once a month.
ANTS: Spray trails, nests and points of entry. Spray on ants where possible. Repeat
treatment once a month.
INDIAN MEAL MOTHS, ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTHS: Close doors and windows,
direct spray into all parts of room especially around stored food product containers,
pallets and darkened areas. Spray 7 to 10 seconds for each 1000 cubic feet of
space. Keep area closed for 15 minutes following treatment. Upon reentry, open
windows and ventilate for at least 2 hours. Repeat treatment once a month.
EXPOSED STAGES OF CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLES, SAWTOOTHED GRAIN
BEETLES, RED FLOUR BEETLES, RICE WEEVILS, GRANARY WEEVILS,
GRAIN MITES: Spray into cracks and crevices, processing and handling equipment, around cartons or containers or other areas where these insects tend to
congregate. Spray 30 seconds for each 100 square feet of surface. Keep area
closed for 45 minutes to 1 hour after treatment. Upon reentry, open windows and
ventilate for at least 2 hours. Repeat treatment once a month. Infested stored food
products in the home should be disposed of.
CARPET BEETLES: Spray directly on beetles, floors, baseboards, shelves and
carpets. Repeat treatment once a month.
BEDBUGS: Spray mattresses, particularly around tufts and seams. Take beds
apart and spray into all joints. Treat baseboards, moldings and floors. Allow all
sprayed articles to dry thoroughly before reuse. After mattress is dry cover with
mattress cover and sheet. Do not use mattress without cover. Repeat treatment
once a month.
TO CONTROL CLOTHES MOTHS AND CARPET BEETLES on wool and other
proteinaceous fibers: Remove infested articles from storage, brush thoroughly, and
air for several hours in sunlight, if possible. Apply spray liberally to empty chests,
closets, bureaus and other storages directing the spray into cracks, joints and
crevices. After airing, infested articles may be treated by spraying lightly, keeping
nozzle at least three feet from fabric to avoid staining. Allow all sprayed articles to
dry thoroughly before use.
IN ANIMAL QUARTERS AND MILK ROOMS: For rapid control of House Flies,
Mosquitoes, Gnats, and Small-Flying Moths. Remove animals prior to application.
Close windows and doors and spray at the rate of 2 seconds per 1000 cubic feet
of space. For best results, keep area closed for 10 minutes after spraying. Do not
remain in treated area and ventilate after treatment is completed. Upon reentry,
open windows and ventilate for at least 2 hours. Repeat treatment once a month.
TO TREAT LIVESTOCK: To protect beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, hogs and horses from attacks of Stable Flies, Horse Flies, Deer Flies, Face Flies, House Flies,
Horn Flies, Mosquitoes, and Gnats. Spray about 3 seconds on each side being
careful to spray back, withers and forelegs thoroughly. To protect from Face Flies,
spray the face and head, but do not spray into eyes. Repeat treatment when flies
are troublesome.
FOR SWINE: Do not ship animals for slaughter within 5 days of last treatment.
FOR CONTROL OF BEDBUGS AND MITES IN POULTRY HOUSES, spray crevices of roost poles, cracks in walls, and cracks in nests where the bedbugs and
mites hide.
FLEAS AND TICKS (ADULTS AND LARVAE): Remove and thoroughly clean or destroy pet bedding. Spray pet sleeping quarters, bed, entire floor and floor covering,
with special attention to cracks and crevices around baseboards, and window and
door frames. Infested upholstered furniture may also be treated with this product. A
test application should be made to upholstery or drapery fabrics in an inconspicuous place before use.
TO CONTROL FLEAS AND TICKS ON DOGS. Starting at the tail, stroke against
the lay of the hair, spraying the parted fur in short bursts, directly behind the hand
to insure penetrating the coat. Dampen the fur up to the head. Repeat application
every0 two weeks if necessary.
FOR THE CONTROL OF GARDEN INSECTS: For use on roses, dahlias, asters
and other ornamentals to kill Japanese Beetles hit by spray, as well as Whiteflies, Aphids, exposed Thrips, Spiders, Red Mites and Leafminers. May be used on
plants, as well as a multi-purpose spray in small gardens and for spot treatments
of incipient insect infestations to prevent spreading in large garden areas. May also
be used on other plants such as African violets, asters, azaleas, begonias, camellias, carnations, chrysanthemums, dahlias, delphiniums, dogwood, English ivy,
eunonymus, fuschia, geraniums, crassula, grape vine, Kentia palm, laurel, marigolds, rhododendrons, roses, rubber plants, snapdragons, stocks, wandering Jews
and zinnias. Effective when used as directed against Whiteflies, Aphids, Spider
and Red Mites, exposed Thrips, Lady Bugs, Japanese Beetles, Pavement Ants,
Clover Mites and Army Worms. When spraying plants, do not operate closer than
18 inches. Use sweeping motion. Spray in one second bursts. Be cautious about
wetting tender foliage, young plants and new growth. Do not spray plants when
temperatures exceed 90°F. Contact insects directly whenever possible. Repeat
treatment as infestations occur. Notice: Buyer assumes all responsibility for safety
and use not in accordance with directions.
INGREDIENTS (CAS#): Water (7732-18-5), Propane/n-Butane (68476-86-8), Isoparaffinic Hydrocarbon (64742-47-8), Permethrin (52645-53-1).
HMIS RATINGS: HEALTH - 1, FLAMMABILITY - 1, REACTIVITY - 0,
PERSONAL - A. Made in USA
PACKAGING INFORMATION
12–20 oz. cans per case, 16 oz. net weight