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January 10, 1997
Dr. AlanV. Tasker Acting Leader, Data Support TealIl T-ed>nical and Scientific Services USm/AFHIS/EBEP Unit 150 4.7C{) River Foad . Riverdale,!!,D 20737
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Subject: 0.5% StrjClli'1.ine en Cats fer Tfa.~c :ca.i ting Pocket Go¢.hers FPA F.c-gistration No. 5022[-20 YClJr SUbmissions of Octor:er 28, 1996
l;!e ~h2V.s r0vi.e~;8c1 F&erta .J. f'chl's letter of October 28, lS9f~t :!!'0 concur '~;ith its )::;:,sic rremise that the Septerru::-er 27, 1996, af.:l~ndr~nt to tr.e Strychp..ine_X~t_tlerllr:·nt P·~C'em€'nt permi.ts u~ to ccnsid€·r o,~~t
1. In the third sentence of the "TImROtl. 2. Suooit one c:t::!p'.! of final printed la.reling fbr our filE's <-efore releasinq this pro:lt1ct for shipment As noted in our letter of August 23, 1996, :x'd! rust provid0 certain product chemistry data on the nevl formulation of this proouct. 'The <"..ata r€ CONCURRENCES ,~ooc:~"~" ;:_mmm-m_mmmnm~ ' •• , I.•...•• ~,_"_;o.",,,I o. 0_ ••••••••••• ~ •••••••I ,_. '0 •• _ ••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I j I ' ...... I . EPA Form 1320·1 (12-70) OFFICIAL FILE COPY ,. 2 If you have any questiOl".s regarding the oontent of t,.llisletter, you may call me at 703-305-6406 • .' .::s.,~_, l\cting Product Manager 14 Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch Registration Division (750SC) ) I Ii r1 \ ..... \ .....1 STORAGE AND'DISPOSAL I'I M'3r> I PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS· 0.5 % STRYCHNINE ON OATS Do not contaminate water. food. or feed by storage :or , . HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND disposal_ DOMESTIC ANIMALS FOR HAND BAITING ~" STORAGE: Store only in ;original container, in a drY POCKET GOPHERS place inaccessible to children, pets and domestic DANGER animals. Convulsive Polson! Poisonous if swallowed. Do not breathe dust. Do not contaminate feed and food-sluffs. ACTIVE INGREDIENT: PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Pesticide wastes are acutely Keep away from children, pets and domestic animals. Strychnine Alkaloid ...... 0.5% hazardous. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, sp1lled or rinsate is a violation of Federal law. If Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling 99.5% ban. and before eating or smoking. Clean clothing should be INERT INGREDIENTS: ...... these wasles cannol be disposed of by use acoording used daily. . TOTAL: ...... 100.0% to labal Instructions contact your State :Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency.: or; the Hazardous Waste representatlve at the nearest EPA :Reg\onal ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Office for guldanC8. '-, This product is toxic to fish. birds, and other wildlife. ~"-""j Baits expose'\\l''\'~\5;",....,Q. DIRECTIONS FOR .USE STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT ~O'- w . It is a violation 01 FeGopher (Geomys keep him warm and quiet. Do not indUce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an wl1 "~ri1 ~ . bursarlus), Desert PockelGopher (Geomys \l-~ .. \Ie- <\..' ("- l1JI\I..-, unconscious person. ' .' ~<; \ _1f"¥ .... I'.v~.0 .'-"'" 'ft,Ul- < ...,..)d:;"> ('/ __ arenarlus), Yellow-faced Pockel Gopher IF INHALED - Remove victim to fresh air. Apply artIlicial respiration il indicateCamas Pocket Gopher A. Adminisler1000/0 OXYGEN by positive pressure to provide as much pulmonary (Thomomys bulblvorous). Do not apply this product by gas exchange· as possible, despne seizures. use of a mechanical :!lufrow blJlld'el ~ Do not apply this B. Administer ANTICONVULSANT DRUGS intravenously to control convulsions. product at residential ~ite.:~. " .. : .. ... I ...... CAUTION: It may be difficult or impossible to stop the seizure activity without stopping respiration. Be prepared to maintain pulmonary ventilation mechanically. BAITiNtr- Tracheotomy may be necessary if seizures are prolonged. :~~: ~:~~.,;~~df~e~~~r::\n~Z~ gft::nO~ UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE bait into :naTn :U;1way S'JSlem: Close Elncel v~~th soil. ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE Do not pal/11~ s9i1 !!J (!ov~r bale DVp8nd~ng::upot' !locket Riverdale, MD 20737-1237 gopher pv~ulatio" levalo-, "()i1e pound of-bait \liII treat EPA Reg. No. 56228-20 I one to eight acres when applied by hand. EPA Est No. 56228-10-1 I Net Weight Ibs. W ~ 9~ ~ ,?; ~ ~ ~