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Jl.l!l€' 23, 1997

Dr. Alan V. Tasker Acting Leader, rata Support Teaill Tec.'mical and Sciemtific Services USDA/AHflS/BBEP Unit ISO ) 4700 River Foad Rivcreale, ND 20737

Dear Dr. Tasker,

Subject: 0.5% Str.fclmine Mlo rex Ha.'ld Baiting fucket C,ophers EPA Registratirn No. 56228-19 Your Slil;;nissions of Septemb€r 23, 19%, and June 2, 1997

~Je nave reviewed ,YOUr sl.ibmi~sicn of Sept€T."'~r 19, 1996:. ThE' cnongp--s in tl"le inert ingredients a'ld t..'1e revised basic and alte..."7late Confidential StatC1"~nts of Forl'1Ula (CSFs) ;;.r8 acceptable. He 1=1<: fort-l;;.rd to receiving the product chemistry data on the nc-w formulation. Your letter of SepteJl'J::>er 23, 19%, imicates thClt some of these studies ~Jere underway at that tire.

The proposed revis20 label stibIcJ tted 00 June 2, 1997, is J:-.asically ) acceptC!ble, but the change identified l.-elow must be made.

1. In the "NOI'E TO PHYSICIAN", change "CI\UrION," to "NOrrcp.:" so as not to conflict with the label's required signal Nord "I'i"lNGFR".

8u.1:'mit one r:::q:y of the fin.-J.l printed label before releasing this prcrluct for shipment. :;;~x¥~~ COP~ E William H. JacObs BEST AVA'LAB\.. i\cting Product 1<1a.'l8.ger 14 Insecticide-Rodenticide Branch Reo.istration Division (7505C)

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EPA Form 1320-102-70) OFFICIAL FILE COpy r.. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 0.5% STRYCHNINE r~1.0 HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND FOR HAND BAITING STORAGE AND DISPOSAL I -, DOMESTIC Do not contaminate water, food, or POCKET feed by storage or disposal.

DANGER STORAGE: Store only in original ACTIVE INGREDIENT Convulsive Poison I Poisonous if swallowed. Do not container, in a dry place breathe dust. Do not contaminate feed and food stuffs. Strychnine Alkaloid .••...•.•.. 0.5% inaccessible to children, pets and Keep away from children, pets and dometlc animals. INERT INGREDIENTS ••••.•••.....•99.6% domestic animals. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and TOTAL: ...... 100.0% before eating or smoking. Clean clothing should be used PESTICIDE, DISPOSAL: Pesticide daily. wastes are acutely hazardous. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spilled bait, or rinsate Is a ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS "~p~:;""f"'~'-" .... h'·~",, ~""""._;\' ..... ~'I;,\ D, _.. "~"''''''' r t,. \.,.~;\...fi;J This product is toxic to fish, birds, and other wildlife. '-, violation of Federal law. If these Baits exposed on soil surface may be hazardous to birds /' " wastes cannot be disposed of by and other wildlife. Do not apply directly to water or to use according to label instructions areas where surface water Is present or to intertidal areas t:;-~t: .. :;~~.~~} contact your State Pesticide or below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate f:~~~;.~J Environmental Control Agency, or water by cleaning of equipment, or disposal of wastes. the Hazardous Waste representative Do not apply directly to food or feed crops. at the nearest EPA Regional Office STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT for guidance. , IF SWALLOWED: CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELYI CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely Ifless than ten (10) minutes have passed since the poison was taken, give 1 or DIRECTIONS FOR USE empty by shaking and tapping sides 2 glasse, of water and induce vomiting by touching the back of throat with and bottoms to loosen clinging It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a finger. Repeat until vomit fluid is clear. Have patient lie down in quiet, manner inconsistent with its !abeling. particles. Empty residue into i darkened room and keep him warm and quiet. Do not induce vomiting or give application equipment. Then ! anything by mouth to an unconscious person. dispose Of bags In a sanitary landfill USE RESTRICTIONS ' IF INHALED - Remove victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if I For use against Plains Pocket ( bursarlus), or by ;incineration if allowed by indicated. .-r~a:£ and Iqeal authorities. ,I Desert Pocket Gopher (Geomys arenarius), Yellow-faced IF ON SKIN - Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area' with '1 Pocket Gopher ( castanops), Northern soap and water. ,.\'},,;:,~\"''',,\#,,,, ~ >, Pocket Gopher (Thomomys talpoides), Southern Pocket IF IN EYES - Flush eyes with plenty of water. Get medical attention if l>"lfi'"." i:P'" ~", \ :' :" ,.,. Gopher (Thomomys umbrinus), irritation persists. (Thomomys mazama) i~",\~~\ '",,\,_ " ..."'1':- "\) ~I",<'\ ,""~ (Thomomys monticolal, Townsend's Pocket Gopher NOTE TO PHYSICIAN " '•• ~~ , ~ \:"<,~~,,,,~~, (Thomomys townsendil), Botta Pocket Gopher A. Administer 100% OXYGEN by positive pressure to provide as much ~ _. ~~~~·'iJ.{l·!I.~~~f:"' ~~~:... ' (Thomomys bottae). (Thomomys pulmonaty gas exchange as possible despite seizures. ~f" ~,f<'~ t~ y:rj\ \ bulbivorus). not. this product by use of a 9/ o[)~ a~~1y B. Administer ANTICONVULSANT DRUGS intravenously to control :ft~\0\~f")I}':;>A~~t:; ':J /' .,.."/ mechanical b~";"'" iJoJlder .• Do not appl,y this product in convul,ions. '<"j"'-'~. r (l'~ ~..","p;:y 0 /' residential si;"': fla:t ni~st be placed directly into CAUTION: It may be difficult or impossible to stop the seizure activity without "!;.~.\•. J5-"" underground burrow 4systems, Rtopping reRpiration. Be prepared to maintain pulmonary ventilation ,./ mechanically. Tracheotomy may be necessary if seizures are prolonged. ••• • BAITING Remo':e lJ.",ow :Plug from tt-:, ~at side of the burrow fan .. tJse~ 1005 her-.dled spo~n a~~ insert 1 teaspoon bait into·main rtmway·s·yStem. Clo~e tunnel with soil. Do not UN!TED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGR!CUlTURE permit soil to cover bait. Depending upon pocket gopher AN!MAl AND PLANT HEALTH !NSPECT!ON SERVICE population levels, one pound of bait will treat one to Riverdale, MD 20737-1237 eight acres when applied by hand. EPA Rag. No. 56228-19 EPA Est. No. 66229-!D-1 ~ Net Weinht Ibs. 5/97 ~