Vet-Kem Paramite L.A. Insecticidal Spray & Backrubber

Manufacturer: V.P.L.

Controls Horn Flies, Lice, Sarcoptic Mange, And Ticks On Cattle

Controls Lice And Sarcoptic Mange On Swine

Active Ingredients

Phosmet (CAS #732-11-6)	11.75%
Other Ingredients	88.25%
Total	100.00%

* Contains petroleum distillates

Contains 1 lb active ingredient per gallon

EPA Reg. No. 2724-262

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Danger

See additional Precautionary Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazards To Humans And Domestic Animals - Danger

Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Avoid breathing spray mist. When applying, mixing, or loading, applicators must wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses), long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes and socks, and chemical-resistant gloves. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.

First Aid

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 eyes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If On Swallowed

Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give any liquid to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

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 Inhaled

Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if possible. 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. You may also contact 1-800-766-7661 for emergency medical treatment information.

Note To Physician/veterinarian

Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Paramite^® L.A. is an organophosphate insecticide and a cholinesterase inhibitor. If signs of cholinesterase inhibition are present, atropine is antidotal. 2-PAM is also antidotal and may be administered in conjunction with atropine. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. May present aspiration hazard. Usual symptoms of organophosphate poisoning in humans include: headache, blurred vision, weakness, nausea, discomfort in the chest, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, salivation, sweating, and pin-point pupils. Usual symptoms of poisoning in animals include: salivation, labored breathing, gastrointestinal disturbance, tremors, staggering, and pin-point pupils.

Environmental Hazards

This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of equipment washwaters or rinsate. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas.

Physical Or Chemical Hazards

Do not use or store near heat or open flame. Protect from temperatures below 20° F.

Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

Stir thoroughly. Apply fresh mixture as a coarse spray, taking care to wet skin, not just hair. Do not apply to point of run-off. Do not allow spray to drift.

Dilute As Shown In Tables Below

Beef And Non-lactating Dairy Cattle Spray:

to Control	DILUTION RATE
	1 gallon Paramite L.A. in __ gal of water	1 quart Paramite L.A. in __ gal of water	1 cup Paramite L.A. in __ gal of water
Cattle Ticks, Southern Cattle Ticks Horn Flies Lice Sarcoptic Mange, Winter Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, Gulf Coast Ear Ticks	240	60	15.0
	200	50	12.5
	150	38	9.5
	100	25	6.2

Cattle Backrubber

	Dilution Rate
	Paramite L.a.	Diluent
To Control Horn Flies Use fuel oil or other suitable carrier	1 gallon	50.0 gallons
	1/2 gallon	25.0 gallons
	1 quart	12.5 gallons
	1 pint	6.25 gallons
	1 cup	3.10 gallons
Charge backrubber device or soak sack or cloth, as required. Retreat backrubber, as needed.

Cattle/warnings

1. Paramite L.A. is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Do not use this product on animals simultaneously or within a few days before or after treatment with or exposure to cholinesterase inhibiting drugs, pesticides, or chemicals. Atropine is antidotal. Consult veterinarian at first sign of adverse reaction.

2. Do not treat sick, convalescent, stressed, or animals less than 3 months old.

3. CATTLE MAY BE SLAUGHTERED 3 DAYS AFTER TREATMENT.

4. Do not treat non-lactating dairy cattle within 28 days of freshening. If freshening should occur within the 28 day period after treatment, that milk must not be used as human food.

5.

Important

In cattle, repeat treatment as necessary, but not more often than every 7 to 10 days. Treatment for lice, ticks, sarcoptic mange, and horn flies may be made any time of the year except when cattle grub larvae are in the gullet or spinal canal. Consult your veterinarian, extension livestock specialist, or extension entomologist regarding timing of treatment.

Swine Spray

	Dilution Rate
To Control Lice, Sarcoptic Mange	1 gal Paramite L.A. in 100 gallons water	1 qt Paramite L.A. in 25 gallons water	1 cup Paramite L.A. in 6.25 gallons water

Swine/warnings

1. Paramite L.A. is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Do not use this product on animals simultaneously or within a few days before or after treatment with or exposure to cholinesterase inhibiting drugs, pesticides, or chemicals. Atropine is antidotal. Consult veterinarian at first sign of adverse reaction.

2. Do not treat sick, convalescent, or stressed animals. Do not apply directly to suckling pigs.

3. SWINE MAY BE SLAUGHTERED 1 DAY AFTER TREATMENT.

4. In swine, single applications for lice and sarcoptic mange control are usually effective; however, should a second application be necessary, it may be made 14 days following first treatment.

Storage And Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

Pesticide Disposal - Pesticide Wastes Are Acutely Hazardous. Improper Disposal Of Excess Pesticide, Spray Mixture, Or Rinsate Is A Violation Of Federal Law. If These Wastes Cannot Be Disposed Of By Use According To Label Instructions, Contact Your State Pesticide Or Environmental Control Agency Or The Hazardous Waste Representative At The Nearest Epa Regional Office For Guidance.

container Disposal - Triple Rinse (or Equivalent). Then Offer For Recycling Or Reconditioning, Or Puncture And Dispose Of In A Sanitary Landfill, Or By Other Procedures Approved By State And Local Authorities.

for Information, Or In Case Of An Emergency, Call 1-800-766-7661 or Visit Our Web Site: www.vet-kem.com

Wellmark International, Schaumburg, Illinois U.S.A.

VetKem^® and Ovitrol™ are trademarks of Wellmark International.

©2004 WELLMARK INTERNATIONAL

May, 2004

24-12-029

MADE IN USA

Presentation

1 qt. (32 fl. oz.) 946 mL tip `n' measure bottle.

Nac No.

11430870