Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide

Tips For Use

Restraints:

• Urban uses:
  • Do not apply to excessively wet soils, immediately after or during heavy rain, to avoid runoff of the chemical.
  • Do not apply at less than label rates.
• Turf:
  • Do not apply with aircraft or through any type of irrigation equipment.
  • Do not apply this product using hand-held equipment.
  • Do not apply more than twice a year.

Spray Drift Restraints:

• Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at apvma.gov.au/spraydrift
• Do not allow bystanders to come into contact with the spray cloud.
• Do not apply in a manner that may cause an unacceptable impact to native vegetation, agricultural crops, landscaped gardens and aquaculture production, or cause contamination of plant or livestock commodities, outside the application site from spray drift. 
• Wherever possible, correctly use application equipment designed to reduce spray drift and apply when the wind direction is away from these sensitive areas.
• Do not apply unless the wind speed is between 3 and 20 kilometres per hour at the application site during the time of application.
• Do not apply if there are hazardous surface temperature inversion conditions present at the application site during the time of application. 
• Surface temperature inversion conditions exist most evenings, one to two hours before sunset and persist until one to two hours after sunrise.

• General Instructions – Urban Uses:
  • Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide will control ants, domestic cockroaches, web-spinning spiders and houseflies by direct contact and residual activity on treated surfaces. 
  • Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide will control earwigs, daddy-long-leg spiders, millipedes, pill bugs and house crickets by direct contact (spot treatment) only.
• Ant Control:
  • Surefire will control ants by direct contact and residual activity on treated surfaces. 
  • When applied as a surface spray as directed, Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide will provide up to 3 months control of ants and is best applied as ant activity increases in early spring. 
  • A follow-up application during the summer may be required.
• Mixing:
  • Half fill the spray tank with water, then add the required quantity of Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide. 
  • Stir, then top up the spray tank to the required volume. 
  • The use of this product in a tank mix with other insecticides is not recommended as the behaviour and efficacy of the product may be affected. 
  • Ensure equipment is free of leaks and clean from residues of other chemicals before mixing.

• General Instructions – Turf:
• Mixing:
  • Before pouring, shake the container vigorously, then add the required quantity of Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide to water in the spray vat while stirring or with agitators in motion.
• Application:
  • Apply Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide evenly over the turf surface at the first sign of pest activity. 
  • Ensure incorporation with at least 6 mm of rainfall or overhead irrigation immediately after application. 
  • Total application volume should not be less than 400 L/ha. 
  • Apply with suitable low-set boom spray equipment. 
  • Ensure that equipment is calibrated correctly to give an even distribution at the correct volume. 
  • Avoid conditions when spray drift may occur.
• Compatibility:
  • Do not mix with products or fertilisers with high salt content, i.e., ferrous sulphate or ammonium sulphate. 
  • To avoid hydrolysis, Surefire Fireant and Turf Insecticide needs the spray tank water to be within a pH range of 5 to 7. 
  • As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of PCT Holdings Pty Ltd, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. Compatibility testing should consist of assessing both uniform mixtures (i.e., no separation) and no rapid sediment build-up (i.e., no flocculation).

Precautions:

• Urban Uses – Avoid application around edible plants.

Re-Entry Period (All Uses)

• Public:
  • Do not allow public access until the spray has dried.
• Workers:
  • Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried. 
  • When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing). 
  • Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.
  • Do not re-enter treated areas until the spray has dried.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment:

• Highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
• Do not apply to areas where surface water is present. 
• Rinse waters and runoff from treated areas must be prevented from entering drains or waterways. 
• Do not apply if heavy rains are expected to occur within 48 hours of application. 
• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used containers. 
• Dangerous to bees.

Protection Of Pets And Livestock:

• Do not graze treated turf or feed turf clippings from any treated area to poultry or livestock. 
• Highly toxic to bees foraging in the crop to be treated or in hives, which are over-sprayed or reached by spray drift. Residues may remain toxic to bees for several days after application.
• Before spraying, remove animals and pets from the areas to be treated. 
• Cover or remove any open food and water containers. 
• Cover or remove (as applicable) fishponds, aquariums, etc, before spraying.

Storage:

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

Safety Directions:

• It will irritate the eyes and skin. 
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Wash your hands after use. 
• When opening the container, preparing the spray and using the prepared spray, wear chemical-resistant clothing buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, a half-facepiece respirator with a combined dust and gas cartridge and elbow-length PVC or nitrile gloves. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, contaminated clothing and respirator and if rubber, wash with detergent and warm water.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). 

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.​