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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
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The mixing instructions specify 1 packet (1.4 oz.) per 9 gals. of water for mound drench treatment.🔗 Source
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
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The restrictions state: 'Not for use on residential turf as a perimeter treatment.'🔗 Source
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
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The label states: 'DO NOT treat a mound more than once per season.'🔗 Source
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
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The label states for Food Areas, the dilution is a 'maximum of 1.0% active ingredient'.🔗 Source
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
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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...'🔗 Source
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
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The label specifies spot treatments may be applied at moderate pressures (up to 35 psi) using a coarse fan tip.🔗 Source
Which of these pests is specifically EXCLUDED from treatment using the mound drench method?
- Fire ants
- Harvester ants
- Carpenter and pharaoh ants
- All ants
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The label specifies target pests as 'Ants, Fire and Harvester (excluding carpenter and pharaoh ants)'.🔗 Source
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
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The label advises: 'For best results, apply Orthene PCO Pellets in the early morning or late afternoon when ants are most active.'🔗 Source
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