DEADLINE Ornamental

1 of 4 products in this brand
DEADLINE® Ornamental is labeled specifically for use as a barrier around gardens or individual plants. Rain and irrigation resistant, DEADLINE Ornamental is formulated into mini-pellets that can withstand as much as six inches of rain or heavy watering over 14 days. And with SNARE™, a powerful attractant, slugs and snails are lured toward Deadline Ornamental and away from listed plants.

Functions: Insecticide, Molluscicide

Insecticide Target Species: Slugs, Snails

Application Technique: Ground Soil Applied

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Features

Active Ingredient: Metaldehyde 4%

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
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Applications

Apply as an outdoor soil surface treatment. For best results, evenly distribute in a 1 ft. wide area; For use around ornamentals as a barrier around gardens or individual plants; 1/4 pound covers 1,000 sq. ft.

Directions for USe

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Not for use on plants being grown for sale or other commercial use, or for commercial seed production or for research purposes. Precautions and Restrictions Do not allow product to come in contact with plants. For best results, apply in evening following rain or watering. Keep people and pets out of the areas during application. This pesticide may be harmful to children and fatal to dogs and other domestic animals if ingested. Children and dogs may be attracted to metaldehyde products, both in the package and when applied. Children and domestic animals must be kept out of treated areas from the start of application until the applied product is no longer visible. Application of this metaldehyde product is prohibited unless children and domestic animals can be excluded from the treated areas from the start of application until the applied product is no longer visible. Application to turf and dichondra are prohibited. Application is permitted only to non-turf areas (i.e., on soil or mulch) directly surrounding plants listed on the label. Broadcast and foliar applications of this product are prohibited. Application is permitted only as a barrier around gardens or individual plants. Application is prohibited within one foot of vegetable plants or fruit bearing plants not listed on this label. Do not reuse measuring utensils for food use. Do not allow the product to form piles during application as these may attract pets. Certain cultural practices may reduce damage from snails and slugs. These practices include: • Eliminating hiding places by removing leaf litter and debris in the garden; • Removing slugs and snails during daylight hours from nearby leaf litter, mulch, and other protected areas; • Watering in the morning to reduce humidity during the night when snails and slugs are active.

Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals

IMPORTANT: This product can be harmful to children and fatal to domestic animals when ingested. Children and dogs may be attracted to the product. Application of this product is prohibited unless children and domestic animals can be excluded from the treated area from the start of the application until applied material is no longer visible.

CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

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

Pesticide Storage: This product can be harmful to children and fatal to dogs and other domestic animals if ingested. Dogs have been known to ingest metaldehyde after opening or tearing the packaging. Store this product in its original packaging, in a cool, secure location, and out of reach of children or pets.

Pesticide Disposal: To avoid wastes, use all material in this container by application according to label directions. If wastes cannot be avoided, offer remaining product to a waste disposal facility or pesticide disposal program (often such programs are run by state or local governments or by industry).

Container Disposal: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this bag. Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then dispose of empty bag in sanitary landfill or by incineration.