Orthene PCO Pellets

To perform a mound drench treatment for Fire and Harvester ants, how should the 1.4 oz. packet be mixed?

• 1 packet per 1 gallon of water
• 1 packet per 5 gallons of water
• 1 packet per 9 gallons of water ✓
• 1 packet per 12 gallons of water

Answer: The mixing instructions specify 1 packet (1.4 oz.) per 9 gals. of water for mound drench treatment.

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Which of the following is a prohibited use for Orthene PCO Pellets?

• Spot treatment in dining rooms
• Drenching ant mounds in a treated perimeter
• Perimeter treatment on residential turf ✓
• Crack and crevice treatment in food areas

Answer: The restrictions state: 'Not for use on residential turf as a perimeter treatment.'

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When treating Fire and Harvester ant mounds, what is the maximum number of times a single mound should be treated per season?

• Once ✓
• Twice
• Three times
• As many times as needed

Answer: The label states: 'DO NOT treat a mound more than once per season.'

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What is the maximum allowed active ingredient dilution for insect applications in Food Handling Establishment Food Areas?

• 0.5% active ingredient
• 1.0% active ingredient ✓
• 2.0% active ingredient
• 5.0% active ingredient

Answer: The label states for Food Areas, the dilution is a 'maximum of 1.0% active ingredient'.

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What is a specific restriction regarding the application of this product on indoor flooring?

• Do not apply to unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas with moisture/high humidity ✓
• Do not apply to any type of tile flooring
• Do not apply to wood floors in dining rooms
• Do not apply to concrete in food handling areas

Answer: The label states: 'Do not treat unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas such as garages or basements, especially where moisture or high humidity exists...'

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When applying Orthene PCO Pellets to cockroaches in listed structures, what is the maximum pressure and tip type recommended for spot treatments?

• High pressure (over 50 psi) with a fine mist tip
• Moderate pressures (up to 35 psi) using a coarse fan tip ✓
• Low pressure (under 10 psi) using a pin-stream tip
• High pressure (over 50 psi) using a pin-stream tip

Answer: The label specifies spot treatments may be applied at moderate pressures (up to 35 psi) using a coarse fan tip.

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Which of these pests is specifically EXCLUDED from treatment using the mound drench method?

• Fire ants
• Harvester ants
• Carpenter and pharaoh ants ✓
• All ants

Answer: The label specifies target pests as 'Ants, Fire and Harvester (excluding carpenter and pharaoh ants)'.

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According to the label, when is the best time to apply the product for ant control?

• Midday when temperatures are highest
• Early morning or late afternoon ✓
• Only during heavy rain
• Only at midnight

Answer: The label advises: 'For best results, apply Orthene PCO Pellets in the early morning or late afternoon when ants are most active.'

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