Amitraz 20 EC
INSECTICIDE  Emulsifiable concentrate
Contains 200G/litre Amitraz
Direction for use

LIVESTOCK
         PEST
RATE
CRITICAL  COMMENT

  CATTLE
 
CATTLE TICK
BOOPHILUS
MICROPLUS
400ML/200L
WATER
TREAT AT INTERVALS OF 19-21 DAYS
SPRAY CATTLE WITH A MINNIMUM OF 10 LITRES FOR HAND SPRAYS AND 4 LITRES FOR RECIRCULATINGSPRAYS CONTROLS

New Zealand cattle tick haemaphysalis
longicomis
Treat at intervals of
7-21 days

Paralysis tick ixodes holocycus
Treat at intervals of 7-10 days

Pigs
Mange sarcoptes
Scabiel var suis
400ml/ 10 water
Remove feed and bedding from pens. Cover drinking bowls and clean out pen. Spray pigs with minimum of 2l spray wash, especially outside ears and legs. Under owls and area covered by scabs. Replace discarded bedding with celsann material. Repeat treatment after 7-10 days.  Two treatments after 7-10 days are recommended for sow and gilts before entering farrowing pens, for piglet at weaning, and for pigs newly brought into piggery. Boars should be treated every 3 months.

 
Environmental hazards:
Breakdown of chemical in soil: Amitraz is broken down rapidly in soil containing oxygen.
Breakdown of chemical in vegetation: reports indicate that Amitraz may cause crop injury to young peppers and pears during high temperature conditions.
Disposal methods:
Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposals.  Add rinsing to spray tank. Disposal of unwanted spraywash should be into a pit of adequate size level on ground NOTE: if no handfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and setup for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and products should not be burnt.
Safety precautions: avoid all contacts by mouth, skin, and eyes. Avoid inhaling vapour or spray mist. When opening the container and preparation spray wear cotton overall button to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow length PVC gloves, face shield or goggles.
Storage instructions:
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Store in a locked room or place away from children, animal or flood, feedstuffs, seed and fertilizers.