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A dry formulation insect growth regulator designed for locations where water is scarce. Diacon®-D IGR is a ready-to-use option for controlling insects at on-farm and off-premise storage sites. Diacon®-D IGR is approved virtually everywhere stored product insects are a problem — farm storage, large silos, peanut bins, seed storage and more. It goes where stored product insects go, interrupting their life cycles, providing long-term control and profit protection.

Functions: Insecticide

Insecticide Target Species: Flour Beetles, Indian Meal Moths, Moths, Sawtooth Grain Beetles, Weevils

Application Technique: Aerial Application, Pre-Storage, Sprayers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Agrochemical Functions
Technologies
Active Ingredient
  • (S)-Methoprene (CAS# 65733-16-6)  - 33.6%
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS:* -  66.4%
  • TOTAL - 100.0%

Contains petroleum distillates
This product contains 2.5 lb/gallon (288 grams/liter) (S)-Methoprene active ingredient

  1.  EPA Reg. No. 2724-427
  2.  EPA Est. No. 2724-TX-1

Features & Benefits

Agrochemicals Features

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Ready-to-use formulation
  • Labeled for all stored commodities
  • The active ingredient (S)-Methoprene
  • Application to the grain stream
  • Application as an empty premise treatment
  • CODEX Approved

Application Rates And Usage
 

  • 10 lbs per 1,000 bushels of commodity
  • 1.5 oz per 1,000 sq ft of surface area as a premise treatment
  • Always follow label directions
  • Application rates vary by commodity, see label for complete directions.
Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Apply DIACON® IGR to any food commodity (including but not limited to: cereal grains, corn, sunflower, canola, legumes, popcorn, wheat, spices, sorghum, rice, cocoa, peanuts, oats, millet, and processed or non-processed commodities readied for packaging) for control of insect larvae. DIACON® IGR may also be used to treat bulk or bagged pet food, livestock feed components and finished livestock feed, birdseed, or any other dry animal feed. DIACON® IGR may be applied to any seed stock. Treated commodities may be processed immediately.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements – Hazards To Humans & Domestic Animals Caution

Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse

FIRST AID

  • IF IN EYES
  1. Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes.
  3. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
  • IF ON SKIN
  1. Take off contaminated clothing.
  2. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
  • IF SWALLOWED
  1. Immediately call a poison control center or doctor. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give ANY liquid to the person. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Packaging & Availability

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Storage & Handling

Storage And Disposal

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

  • Pesticide Storage - Store in a cool, dry place.
  • Pesticide Disposal - Wastes resulting from use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
  • Container Disposal - Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly after emptying. Triple rinse as follows. Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for ten seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container ¼ full with water and recap. Shake for ten seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for ten seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or if allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.