ATROBAN11% EC

EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDAL SPRAY FOR LIVESTOCK AND THEIR PREMISES

Product Description

Emulsifiable 11 % concentrate long-lasting insecticidal spray or back rubber for livestock (lactating and non-lactating dairy cows, goats, beef cattle, horses, and sheep, as well as a premise spray.

Use Restrictions

Except when applying to livestock:

• Do not apply this product in a way that will contact adults, children, or pets, either directly or through drift.
• Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
• Do not enter or allow or allow others to enter treated area until sprays have dried.
• Do not enter or allow other to enter treated area until vapors, mists, and aerosols have dispersed, and the treated area has been thoroughly ventilated.

When used in dairy barns or facilities: Close milk bulk tank lids to prevent contamination from spray and from dead or falling insects. Remove or cover milking utensils before application. Wash teats of treated animals before milking.

Not for use in outdoor residential misting systems (indoor or outdoor).

Mix ATROBAN 11% EC thoroughly according to the following table:Repeat applications as needed but not more often than once every two weeks.

Spray lactating dairy animals only after milking is completed. Use as needed on horses not intended for human consumption.

LACTATING AND NON-LACTATING DAIRY CATTLE AND GOATS, BEEF CATTLE, HORSES, AND SHEEP

Target Species Use Dilute Application Rate Horn flies only Sprayer 1pt to 50gals water (3tbsp/5gals)
OR
1qt to 100gals water (6tbsp/10gals) 1qt of coarse spray per animal. Horn flies, Face flies Stable flies, House flies, Horse flies, Black flies, Mosquitoes, Eye gnats, Mange mites, Scabies Mites, ticks, lice, Sheep keds Sprayer 1pt to 25 gals water (3tbsp/2.5gals)
OR
1qt to 50gals water (6tbsp/5gals) 1-2 qts of coarse spray per animal over whole body surface. For mange, scabies, ticks, and lice, thoroughly wet animal. Repeat application in 10-14 days for mites Horn flies, Face flies, Stable flies, Ear ticks Low pressure sprayer 1pt to 2.5gals water (3tbsp/qt)
OR
1qt to 5gals water (6tbsp/1/2 gal) 1-2oz spray per animal. Spot treat back, face, legs, and ears Horn flies, Face flies, Stable flies Back rubber/Self oiler 1pt to 10gals diesel oil (3tbsp/gal)
OR
1qt to 20gals diesel oil (6tbsp/2 gals) Keep rubbing device charged. Results improved by daily forced use.

POULTRY

Target Species Use Dilute Application Rate Northern fowl mites
Lice Sprayer 1pt to 25 gals water (3tbsp/2.5 gals)
OR
1qt to 50gals water (6tbsp/5 gals) 1gal of coarse spray per 100birds, paying particular attention to vent area.

SWINE

Target Species Use Dilute Application Rate Lice, mange Sprayer 1pt to 25 gals water (3tbsp/2.5 gals)
OR
1qt to 50gals water (6tbsp/5 gals) Thoroughly wet animals, including ears. For mange, repeat at 14 days.

For swine, allow 5 days between last treatment and slaughter.

PREMISESin and around horse, beef, dairy, swine, sheep, and poultry premises, animal hospital pens and kennels, andoutsidemeat processing premises. NOTE: This product is not recommended for use on vinyl or plastic surfaces.

Target Species Use Dilute Application Rate House flies, Stable flies, Little house flies (Fanniaspp).

Aids in control of cockroaches, ants, spiders, mosquitoes, cricket, Face flies Sprayer

Overhead space spray system 1 pt to 10 gals water (3 tbsp/gal)
OR
1 qt to 20 gals water (6 tbsp/2 gals)

1 pt to 10 gals diesel or mineral oil (3 tbsp/gal)
OR
1 qt to 20 gals diesel or mineral oil (6 tbsp/2 gals) Spray to point of runoff or
1 gal per 750-1000 sq ft.

4 oz spray per 1000 cu ft of air space

Do not apply dilutions for premise treatment directly on livestock or poultry. Ensure that animals feed and water are not contaminated by spray drift. For space spraying, do not remain in treated areas and ventilate the areas before reoccupying. Animals should be removed from areas prior to treatment. Do not use in milk rooms. The use of any residual fly spray should be supplemented with proper manure management and general sanitation to reduce or eliminate fly breeding sites.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Storage And Disposal

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

Supplied

One U.S. Pint (473 mL) Treats 200 550 lb Cattle based on horn fly dosage
One U.S. Quart (946 mL) Treats 400 550 lb Cattle based on horn fly dosage

Active Ingredient

11% Permethrin: 3-(phenoxyphenyl)methyl ()-cis, trans-3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2, 2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate*
*cis/trans ratio: Max 55% () cis and min 45% () trans
Contains petroleum distillates.
This product contains 0.107 lbs (48.5 g) of permethrin per pint (473 mL).

Caution

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS: CAUTION:Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction in some individuals.

Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes and socks, and chemical resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, nitrile or neoprene rubber, or viton. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Contact

U.S. only:Merck Animal Health[email protected]or call 1-800-211-3573
For more information regarding efficacy and safety data, go toproductdata.aphis.usda.gov
For additional information, please see theproduct label.