Larvadex 1% Premix

Manufacturer: Novartis (Farm Animal)

Epa Reg. No.

70585-1

Active Ingredient(s)

Cyromazine: N-cyclopropyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine	1.0%
Inert ingredients	99.0%
Total	100.0%

Larvadex 1% Premix Indications

For fly control in and around:

1. Caged or slatted flooring layer chicken operations.

2. Breeder chicken operations.

LARVADEX^® 1% Premix is a premix which, when blended into a poultry ration according to the “Directions for Use” given below, will control certain fly species which develop in poultry manure. LARVADEX^® 1% Premix is intended for use only in poultry (chickens) layer and breeder operations.

Directions For Use

Important: Read the entire “Directions for Use” and the “Conditions of Sale and Warranty” before using the product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.

It is a violation of federal law to use the product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Failure to follow directions and precautions on the label may result in injury, poor fly control, and/or illegal residues.

Blending and Feeding LARVADEX^® 1% Premix:

Housefly, soldier fly, lesser housefly: Mix 1 lb. of LARVADEX^® 1% Premix per ton of feed. Feed the treated feed as a daily ration. Begin feeding when adult flies become active and continue the treatment as prescribed through the fly season.

LARVADEX^® 1% Premix will provide a high degree of fly control and will give the best results when integrated with a well-managed fly control program which includes minimization of fly breeding sites, a determination of the degree of fly control desired, a monitoring of adult fly populations in and around the operation; and frequent examinations of manure for maggot activity.

When and How to Use LARVADEX^® 1% Premix: First, monitor adult flies in and near the poultry house. When the population reaches a level to cause concern, use a registered adulticide spray or fog to reduce the breeding potential. Then, examine manure in the pits for maggot activity. If maggots are active, start LARVADEX^® 1% Premix in the ration.

Feed LARVADEX^® 1% Premix continuously as directed for four (4) to six (6) weeks. Usually, this is enough time for LARVADEX^® 1% Premix to thoroughly cover the droppings and break the fly population cycle in the poultry house.

After a minimum of four (4) to six (6) weeks of LARVADEX^® 1% Premix feeding, carefully examine the manure pits. If little or no activity is observed in the manure, discontinue LARVADEX^® 1% Premix and continue the sanitary and management program. Continue monitoring the manure pits. If maggots become active again, repeat the procedure.

Use bait, sprays, or fogs as needed during and between LARVADEX^® 1% Premix feeding periods to control any adult flies.

During the winter months or during periods of low fly pressure, discontinue LARVADEX^® 1% Premix use for at least four (4) consecutive months per year.

Consult with local extension service poultry entomologists or the State Agricultural Experiment station for additional localized fly control suggestions.

Note: Do not feed LARVADEX^® 1% Premix treated feed to broiler poultry. LARVADEX^® 1% Premix use in poultry is limited to use as a feed-through in chicken layer and breeder operations only and may not be fed to any other poultry species.

Manure from chickens fed LARVADEX^® 1% Premix may be used as a soil fertilizer supplement. Do not apply more than three (3) tons of manure per acre per year. Do not apply to small grain crops that will be harvested or grazed or illegal residues may result. Do not feed manure from chickens fed LARVADEX^® 1% Premix to animals.

Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals: Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with the skin or clothing. May cause skin sensitization reactions in certain individuals. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.

Statement of Practical Treatment: If on skin: Immediately wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, give artifical respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, and get medical attention.

If in eyes: Flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Environmental Hazards: Keep out of lakes, ponds, or streams. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.

Storage And Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal practices. Store in a dry place.

Pesticide: Wastes resulting from the use of the product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.

Container: Completely empty the bag into a mixer. Dispose of the empty bags in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or by burning if allowed by state and local authorities. If burned, stay out of smoke.

In case of fire, accident, major spillage, or other emergency, contact Novartis at 1-800-888-8372, day or night.

Warning(s)

To avoid illegal residues, LARVADEX^® 1% Premix treated feed must be removed at least three (3) days (72 hours) before slaughter.

Important Note to Feed Mill Operators: LARVADEX^® 1% Premix feed formulators (those mixing as a service to customers) must inform the feed user that treated feed must be removed from layers and breeders at least three (3) days before slaughter. The following label statement is suggested for use on treated feed containers: “This poultry feed is formulated with 5.0 ppm (0.01 lb./ton) cyromazine. Treated feed must not be fed to layers and breeders for a minimum of three (3) days (72 hours) before slaughter for food.”

Keep out of the reach of children.

Disclaimer

Conditions of Sale and Warranty: The “Directions for Use” of the product reflect the opinion of experts based on field use and tests. The directions are believed to be reliable and should be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of the product. Injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended consequences may result because of factors such as weather conditions, presence of other materials, or the manner of use or application all of which are beyond the control of Novartis or the seller. All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer.

Novartis warrants that the product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes referred to in the “Directions for Use” subject to the inherent risks referred to above. Novartis makes no other express or implied warranty of fitness or merchantability or any other express or implied warranty. In no case shall Novartis or the seller be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of the product. Novartis and the seller offer the product, and the buyer and user accept it, subject to the foregoing “Conditions of Sale and Warranty”, which may be varied only by agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of Novartis.

Discussion

Fly control in poultry operations should include appropriate sanitary and management practices to reduce the number and size of fly breeding sites. A successful sanitary and management program may allow less than constant use of insecticides. This, in turn, should prolong the effective life of such agents.

Eliminating Fly Breeding Sites: Certain conditions around poultry operations encourage flies and should be brought under control or eliminated as an aid to fly control. These include:

1. Removing broken eggs and dead birds.

2. Cleaning up of feed spills, manure spills, especially if wet.

3. Reducing feed spills in the manure pits.

4. Reducing moisture in manure in the pits.

5. Repairing water leaks that cause wet manure.

6. Cleaning out weed-choked water drainage ditches.

7. Minimizing sources from other fly-infested animal operations in close proximity to the poultry house.

Determining the Threshold of Fly Tolerance: Fly pressure can vary depending upon farm location, season of the year, and emphasis on sanitation. Newer, controlled environment poultry houses are known to be less susceptible to fly populations re-establishing, once brought under control. The frequency of manure removal and proximity of the farm to neighbors or residential areas will greatly influence the expected degree of fly control. Each farm must determine the level of fly control required and follow an appropriate control program.

LARVADEX^® trademark of Novartis

NAH/LDX1/1 10/97

Presentation

25 pounds.

Nac No.

11140910