Ficam W Insecticide

Tips For Use

Application:

• Ficam W Insecticide should be diluted with water for application with hand or power-operated sprayers.
• Wash out sprayers containing oily residues with water and detergent before use. 
• When using hand sprayers, fill with the desired volume of water, add Ficam W Insecticide, close and shake or stir thoroughly before use.
• Shake or re-agitate the sprayer before use if spraying is interrupted.
• Apply as a coarse, low-pressure spray, just short of runoff, to surfaces, cracks and crevices where pests hide or live.
• Five litres of spray should treat 50 to 200 m 2.
• Absorbent surfaces require higher rates. 
• Re-treat 6 – 8 weeks later or when pests re-appear.

Precautions:

• Do not spray directly on humans or animals.
• Avoid contact with food, food utensils, or places where food is prepared or stored.
• Before use, remove or cover all exposed foodstuffs. Cover all dishes and utensils and places where food is prepared or stored.
• Do not use Ficam W on vegetation for consumption by humans or animals.
• Do not allow contact with mattresses, bedclothes or clothing.
• Do not use treated seeds for animal or human consumption. 
• Do not allow treated seed to contaminate grain/other seed intended for animal or human consumption. 
• Do not feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds.

Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and the Environment;

• Do not spray surfaces where animals can lick.
• Dangerous to fish and other aquatic organisms. 
• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers. Clean up spillages promptly.
• Keep animals away from treated European wasp nests for 24 hours.
• Dangerous to bees. 
• Do not spray any plants in flower while bees are foraging.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. 
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Product and spray are poisonous if absorbed by skin contact or inhaled or swallowed. 
• Repeated minor exposure may have a cumulative poisoning effect. 
• It will irritate the skin. 
• Avoid contact with skin. 
• Do not inhale dust or spray mist. 
• When opening the container and preparing the spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat and elbow-length PVC gloves. 
• When using in enclosed areas, wear a disposable respirator. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If swallowed, splashed on skin or in the eyes, or inhaled, contact a Poisons Information Centre (Ph Australia 131126) or a doctor at once. 
• Remove any contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• If swallowed, activated charcoal may be advised. Give atropine if instructed.
• Additional Information is listed in the Safety Data Sheet.

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​

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