Introduction
This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective use of Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer for Lawns & Landscapes Concentrate (Ready-To-Spray). This fast-acting formula protects lawns, vegetables, fruit and nut trees, roses, flowers, trees, and shrubs. It kills over 260 listed insects by contact, both above and below ground, including grubs, most ants, fleas, deer ticks, and Japanese beetles. The formula is non-staining to most home siding, depending on age and cleanliness. This product is designed for easy application with its QuickFlip spray concentrate that attaches directly to your garden hose.
Image: Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer Ready-To-Spray bottle, highlighting its features like killing 260+ insects by contact and up to 3 months of control.
Image: Back of the Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer bottle, showing detailed product facts, usage instructions, and precautionary statements.
Setup and Application
Preparing for Application
Ensure the area to be treated is ready. For lawns, it is recommended to thoroughly wet down the grass a few hours before applying the product. This helps in optimal absorption and effectiveness.
Hose-End Sprayer Instructions
- Shake well before using.
- Connect a garden hose to the sprayer nozzle. Ensure the switch is fully forward in the "OFF" position.
- Turn on water at the faucet. Extend the hose to the farthest area to be treated and work back toward the faucet to avoid contact with the treated area.
- Remove safety tab from the sprayer's right side by pulling straight out. Discard or keep for future reuse.
- To begin spraying, point the nozzle toward the treatment site and pull the switch backward toward the hose connection. Water will automatically mix with the product. Spray until the area is wet to control insects.
- Walk at a steady pace, working back toward the faucet while spraying, using an even sweeping motion, slightly overlapping treated areas.
- To stop spraying, push the switch forward with your thumb toward the nozzle. Turn the water off at the faucet. To relieve pressure before removing the nozzle from the hose, pull the switch backward with your thumb toward the hose connection until water stops spraying.
- Reinstall safety tab into the sprayer's right side. With the sprayer in the full "OFF" position, push the tab into position.
Image: Step-by-step visual guide on how to connect the hose, activate the sprayer, and apply Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer.
Video: Official product video demonstrating the application of Spectracide Triazicide Insect Killer for lawns.
Operating Instructions
Where to Use
This concentrate formula is suitable for controlling pests in lawns and landscapes, vegetable and flower gardens, and around roses, trees, and shrubs. Begin treating when insects first appear.
Image: Visual examples of suitable application areas: lawns, roses, fruit and nut trees, trees and shrubs, and vegetables.
Coverage
One 32 fl oz bottle of this ready-to-spray product covers up to 5,120 square feet of lawn for lawn surface insects.
Image: A graphic representation of the product's coverage area, up to 5,120 square feet.
Targeted Pests
This product kills 260+ listed insects by contact, both above and below ground. This includes grubs, most ants, fleas, deer ticks, Japanese beetles, chinch bugs, mole crickets, cockroaches, armyworms, and sod webworms.
Image: Examples of pests controlled by the product, such as fleas, deer ticks, and Japanese beetles.
Maintenance
For optimal control of surface insects, delay additional watering or mowing for 24 hours after application. Do not apply more than 14 times per year per location. For fire ant mounds, apply in cool weather (65°F to 80°F) or in the early morning or late evening for best results.
Storage
Store the product in its original container in a cool, dry place, inaccessible to children and pets. Keep from freezing.
Troubleshooting
Ineffective Treatment
- Check application rate: Ensure you are applying the product at the recommended rate for the specific pest and area size.
- Weather conditions: Avoid applying during heavy rain or strong winds, which can reduce effectiveness or cause runoff.
- Timing: Apply when insects are most active or when damage is first noticed. For some pests like fire ants, specific temperature ranges are recommended.
- Watering: For surface insects, ensure the lawn is wet a few hours before application and avoid watering for 24 hours after. For subsurface insects, light watering immediately after application may be necessary to carry the product into the soil.
Sprayer Issues
- No spray or weak spray: Ensure the hose is properly connected and the faucet is fully open. Check that the safety tab is fully removed and the switch is in the correct "ON" position for spraying.
- Leaks: Verify all connections are tight.
Specifications
- Item Form: Spray
- Liquid Volume: 32 Fluid Ounces
- Active Ingredients: Gamma-Cyhalothrin (0.08%)
- Brand: Spectracide
- Target Species: Insects
- Item Model Number: 95830
- UPC: 071121958303
- Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 12 inches
- Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
- Manufacturer: United Industries
Safety Information
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
First Aid
If Swallowed: Call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have the 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. Have the product container or label with you when calling a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.
Environmental Hazards
This product is extremely toxic to fish. 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 runoff to water bodies or drainage systems. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. 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.
Post-Application Safety
People and pets may return to treated areas once the sprays have dried.
Image: A family and their dog enjoying a treated lawn, emphasizing that it's safe for people and pets once the spray has dried.
Warranty
This product is sold with a money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with this product for any reason, send your written request to the manufacturer for a full refund. Proof of purchase is required.
Support
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