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For sale to, use and storage by individuals/firms licensed or

registered by the state to apply termiticide and general pest
control products. States may have more restrictive requirements
regarding qualifications of persons using this product. Consult
the structural pest control regulatory agency of your state prior
to use of this product.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Chlorfenapyr: 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-
(ethoxymethyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile . . . . . . . 21.45%
INERT INGREDIENTS: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.55%
TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00%
1 gallon contains 2.0 pounds of active ingredient

EPA Reg. No. 241-392 U.S. Patent No. 5,010,098

KEEP OUT OF REACH

OF CHILDREN
CAUTION / PRECAUCION
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label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)

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FIRST AID Ground Water Advisory

If swallowed: Call a poison control center or doctor for further treat- This chemical has properties and characteristics associated with chem-
ment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do icals detected in groundwater. The use of this chemical in areas where
not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison control center soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may
or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. result in groundwater contamination. Application around a cistern or
If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin well may cause contamination of drinking water or groundwater.
immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison con-
trol center or doctor for further treatment advice.
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS
If inhaled: Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 Do not apply this product around electrical equipment due to the pos-
or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to- sibility of shock hazard.
mouth, if possible. Call a poison control center or doctor for further
treatment advice.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15- Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, Storage: Store in original container in secure dry storage area. Do not
then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for fur- store below 32° degrees. Do not store in direct sunlight or heat.
ther treatment advice. In case of spills, avoid contact and isolate area. To confine spills, dike
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison con- surrounding area or absorb with sand, cat litter, commercial clay or gel
trol center or doctor, or going for treatment. absorbents.
In case of an emergency endangering Pesticide disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may
be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
life or property involving this product,
Container disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling
call day or night 800-832-HELP. or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, by
incineration or, if allowed by State and local authorities by burning. If
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS burned, stay out of smoke.
HAZARDS TO HUMANS DIRECTIONS FOR USE
(AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS) It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
tent with its labeling. This label must be in the possession of the user at

CAUTION the time of pesticide application.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes
moderate eye irritation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. FOR TERMITICIDE APPLICATIONS
Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and
When treating adjacent to an existing structure, the applicator must
water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing
check the area to be treated, and immediately adjacent areas of the
before reuse.
structure for visible and accessible cracks and holes to prevent any
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): leaks or significant exposures to persons occupying the structure.
Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed People present or residing in the structure during application must be
below. If you want more options, follow the instructions for category C advised to remove their pets and themselves from the structure if
on an EPA chemical resistance category selection chart. they see any signs of leakage. After application, the applicator is
All pesticide handlers (Mixers, loaders and applicators) must wear: required to check for leaks. All leaks resulting in the deposition of ter-
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants miticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be
cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people
• Chemical-resistant gloves such as barrier laminate, butyl rubber or or pets to contact contaminated areas or to reoccupy contaminated
nitrile rubber neoprene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or viton (≥14 mils) areas of the structure until the clean up is completed.
• Shoes plus socks
All holes drilled in concrete slabs in commonly occupied areas into
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no which termiticide has been applied must be plugged. Plugs must be
such instructions for washables, use detergent and hot water. Keep
of a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious,
and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
non-cellulose material.
In addition, all termiticide handlers must wear a dust/mist filtering res-
pirator (MSHA/NIOSH Approved Number Prefix TC-21C) or a NIOSH Do not make treatment beneath slabs or similar floorings until the
approved respirator with any N, R, P or HE filter, when working in a non- locations of heat or air conditioning ductwork, vents, water and
ventilated space, including but not limited to crawl-spaces and base- sewer lines, and electrical lines/conduits are known and identified.
ments; all termiticide handlers must wear protective eyewear when Use extreme caution to avoid puncturing and contaminating these
working in a non-ventilated space when applying termiticide by rodding utilities.
or sub-slab injection. When treating crawl spaces or plenum-type structures, turn off the
air circulation system of the structure until application has been com-
User Safety Recommendations: pleted and all PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide has been absorbed
Users should: by the soil.
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco Do not contaminate wells or cisterns. Consult the appropriate sec-
or using the toilet. tion of this label as well as state/local specifications for recommend-
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash ed distances of wells from treated area, or if such regulations do not
thoroughly and put on clean clothing. exist, refer to Federal Housing Administration (H.U.D.) Specifications
for guidance.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the
outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash Use anti-backflow equipment on filling hoses. Do not contaminate
thoroughly and change into clean clothing. public or private water supplies. Consult State, Federal, or local
authorities for information regarding the approved treatment prac-
tices for areas in close proximity to potable water supplies.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not plant, for the purpose of consumption, edible plants into the
This pesticide is toxic to aquatic organisms, birds and wildlife. Do not treated areas of soil.
apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate
water by cleaning of equipment or when disposing of equipment FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND PRECAU-
washwaters or rinsate. TIONS ON THIS LABEL MAY RESULT IN POOR PEST CONTROL.

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2. Start pump to begin by-pass agitation and place end of treating tool
USE DIRECTIONS FOR in tank to allow circulation through hose.
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE CONTROL 3. Add the appropriate amount of PHANTOM (see Dilution Table
above).
GENERAL INFORMATION 4. Add remaining amount of water to the tank.
In order to maximize the termite potency of PHANTOM termiti- 5. Let pump run and allow recirculation through the hose for 2 or
cide-insecticide in post construction treatments, it should be 3 minutes.
applied in a manner to provide a continuous chemical barrier to
prevent termites from attacking the wood to be protected. This Application Volume: To provide maximum control of and protection
product shall be used as a post-construction treatment only. against termite infestations, apply the specified volume of PHANTOM
Application as a pre-construction treatment is not permitted. dilution and active ingredient as set forth in the directions for use. If soil
PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide is effective on Reticulitermes spp. will not accept the labeled application volume, the volume may be
(R. flavipes, R. virginicus, R. hageni, R. tibialis, R. hesperus), reduced provided there is a corresponding increase in concentration so
Coptotermes spp. (C. formosanus), and Heterotermes spp. that the amount of active ingredient applied to the soil remains the
(H. aureus). same. Note: Large reductions of application volume reduce the ability
to obtain a continuous treated barrier. Variance is allowed when volume
The objective of soil treatments with PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide and concentration are consistent with label directed rates and a con-
is to establish a treated barrier (horizontal and/or vertical as needed) tinuous barrier can still be achieved. At reduced application volume; it
between the wood and other cellulose material in the structure and the may be necessary for the applicator to drill holes closer than 12 inches
termite population(s) in the soil. Treatment standards for subterranean apart to create a continuous barrier. Do not treat soil that is water sat-
termite control may vary due to state/local regulations, treatment pro-
urated or frozen or in any conditions where run-off or movement from
cedures, soil types, construction practices and other factors. Follow all
the treatment area (site) is likely to occur. Do not treat while precipita-
federal, state, and local regulations and treatment standards for pro-
tion is occurring.
tection of a structure from subterranean termites. Observe industry
good management practices. IN-LINE-INJECTION: For proper use of PHANTOM with in-line injection
Use a 0.125% dilution for typical treatment situations. Use a 0.25% equipment refer to the use instructions for the injection equipment.
dilution when severe infestations occur. Apply the specified volume of PHANTOM dilution and active ingredient
as set forth in the Directions for Use on this label.
Where aerial infestations or above-ground nests are detected within the
structure, supplemental treatments to control termites in the structure POST-CONSTRUCTION SOIL TREATMENT
(see Above Ground Termite Infestations section of this label), use of ter-
mite baits, and/or structural repairs to deprive the termites of a mois- General Directions for Soil Treatments:
ture source may be needed.
For advice concerning current control practices, consult resources in Do not make treatment beneath slabs or similar floorings until the loca-
structural pest control, state cooperative extension or regulatory tions of heat or air conditioning vents, water and sewer lines, and elec-
agencies. trical lines/conduits are known and identified. Use extreme caution to
avoid puncturing and contaminating these utilities.
MIXING DIRECTIONS For applications made after the final grade is installed, the applicator
Dilution Table: must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation and
around pillars and other foundation elements, at a rate prescribed from
Amount of Amount of grade to the top of the footing. When footing is more than four (4) feet
Desired PHANTOM to make PHANTOM to make below grade, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or
Dilution 100 gallons of dilution 1 gallon of dilution trench along the foundation walls at the rate prescribed to a minimum
0.25% 1.2 gal 4.4 L 1.5 fl. oz. 44 mL depth of four (4) feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending
on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity.
0.125% 75 fl. oz. 2.2 L 0.75 fl. oz. 22 mL When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the
soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the
For mixing small volumes of finished solution: footing; dig a trench alongside the footing taking care not to undermine
For termite control operations requiring smaller volumes use 1.5 fl. oz. the footing. However, in no case should a structure be treated below
of PHANTOM per gallon of water to achieve a 0.25% concentration; the footing.
use 0.75 fl. oz. per gallon of water to achieve a 0.125% concentration. NOTE: Read and follow the mixing and use directions section of the
Mix the termiticide use dilution in the following manner: label if situations are encountered where the soil will not accept the full
1. Fill hand-pressurized or power-operated application equipment with application volume.
1/2 to 3/4 of the required amount of water. Filling hose must be
equipped with an anti-backflow device. Accessible Crawl Spaces:
2. Measure the required amount of PHANTOM. BEFORE TREATMENT: Turn off the air circulation system of the struc-
ture until application has been completed and all PHANTOM termiti-
3. Add PHANTOM to the sprayer and fill with the remainder of the cide-insecticide has been absorbed by the soil.
water.
4. Close sprayer and agitate to insure proper suspension. For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide barriers at the rate of 4 gal-
lons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade to the top
5. Re-agitate sprayer before use if spraying is interrupted. of the footing, or if the footing is more than 4 feet below grade, to a min-
For mixing large volumes of finished solution: imum depth of 4 feet. Apply by trenching and rodding into the trench,
or trenching. Treat both sides of the foundation and around all piers and
For dilution quantities greater than one gallon the amount of PHANTOM pipes. Where physical obstructions, such as concrete walkways adja-
to add may be determined by multiplying the quantity of PHANTOM cent to foundation elements, prevent trenching, treatment may be
specified for a particular dilution rate for a one gallon dilution by the total made by rodding alone. When soil type and/or conditions make trench-
dilution size. For example to make a 50 gallon dilution of a 0.125% dilu- ing prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is
tion, multiply 50 x 0.75 fl. oz. = 37.5 fl. oz. Then mix 37.5 fl. oz. of exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a
PHANTOM to enough water to make a total 50 gallon dilution. For ter- depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and follow mixing
mite control operations requiring 100 gallons of finished solution pre- and use directions on this label if situations are encountered where the
pare a 0.25% dilution by mixing 1.2 gallons of PHANTOM with 98.8 soil will not accept the full application volume.
gallons of water; or prepare a 0.125% dilution by mixing 75 fluid ounces
(fl. oz.) of PHANTOM with 99.4 gallons of water. Mix the termiticide use 1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the
dilution in the following manner: footing.
1. Fill the tank with water until it is 1/4 to 1/3 full. Filling hose must be 2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous chemical
equipped with an anti-backflow device. barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart.

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3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of ished solution (or dilution) of PHANTOM to be deposited below
the footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider than 6 inches. heating ducts, water/sewer lines, and electrical conduits if present.
When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped Horizontal long rodding practices may only be employed to treat
to ensure adequate distribution and to prevent termiticide from run- areas underneath the slab that are not accessible by vertical rodding
ning off. The PHANTOM solution must be mixed with the soil as it or horizontal short rodding. Long rods exceeding 20 feet should not
is replaced in the trench. be used. For all horizontal rodding applications all drill holes through
the foundation should be spaced so as to achieve a continuous
4. When unsupported termite tubes are present, mechanically destroy chemical barrier but in no case be more than 12 inches apart. Inject
each tube and make a horizontal treatment by applying approxi- solution (or dilution) containing PHANTOM into the drilled holes at
mately 1 gallon of dilution per square foot, treating an area of no more the rate of 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth. For best
than 18 inches in diameter where the tubes emerge from the soil. results, make applications with a lateral dispersal nozzle. All holes
Inaccessible Crawl Spaces: must be plugged. Plugs must be of a non-cellulose material or cov-
BEFORE TREATMENT: Turn off the air circulation system of the struc- ered by an impervious, non-cellulose material.
ture until application has been completed and all PHANTOM termiti- Bath Traps: Treat exposed soil or soil covered with tar or a similar type
cide-insecticide has been absorbed by the soil. sealant beneath and around plumbing and/or drain pipe entry areas.
For inaccessible interior areas, such as areas where clearance between Apply PHANTOM finished solution at the rate of 2 gallons per square
floor joists and ground surfaces is insufficient to allow operator access, foot. An access door or inspection vent should be cut and installed, if
excavate, if possible, and treat according to the instructions for not already present. After inspection and removal of any wood or cel-
Accessible Crawl Spaces (above). Otherwise, apply one, or a combi- lulose debris, the soil can be treated by rodding or drenching the soil
nation of the following two methods. with a 0.125% or 0.25% solution of PHANTOM.
1. To establish a horizontal treated barrier, apply dilution to the soil sur- Buildings on Soil: In treating areas under wooden floors or other
face at a rate of 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet using low materials, with the exception of concrete or masonry, laying directly on
pressure (less than 25 p.s.i. at the treating tool when valve is open) or in close proximity to the soil (such as gymnasium floors, finished
and a coarse application nozzle (e.g., Delavan Type RD Raindrop, family rooms or similar areas converted to living areas where joists are
RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP TeeJet or compa- placed on the ground and flooring placed on top), the floor should be
rable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached with the applica- drilled on a squared-grid pattern, 12-18 inches on center, and the dilu-
tion wand, use one or more extension rods to make the application tion containing PHANTOM injected 4 to 6 inches beneath the soil sur-
to the soil. Do not broadcast or power spray with higher pressures. face. Apply at the rate of 1 gallon dilution per 10 square feet to provide
2. To establish a horizontal treated barrier, drill through the foundation a uniform treated barrier. Where there is exposed soil beneath and
wall or through the floor above and treat the soil perimeter at a rate around plumbing/waste pipe entrances, thoroughly treat using 1 gallon
of 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at of dilution per 10 square feet to provide a uniform treated barrier.
intervals not to exceed 16 inches; many states have smaller intervals Basements - Outside Perimeter: Along the outside of the exterior
so check state regulations which may apply. walls, apply vertical treated barriers at a rate of 4 gallons of dilution per
Slab-on-Ground (Including Monolithic, Floating and Supported 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade to the top of the footing, or
Concrete Slabs): if the footing is more than 4 feet below grade, to a minimum depth of
4 feet. Apply by trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching.
EXTERIOR PERIMETER - Apply by trenching and rodding into the
When rodding through a trench, dig a narrow trench about 6 inches
trench or trenching around the foundation at the rate of 4 gallons fin-
wide and at least 6 inches deep. Use a low pressure spray to treat soil
ished solution (or dilution) per 10 linear feet per foot of depth, or if the
which will be replaced into the trench after rodding; mix dilution with
footing is more than 4 feet below grade, to a depth of 4 feet. Trenches
the soil as it is being replaced into the trench. When trenching in slop-
must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the footing
ing (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure adequate distri-
and need not be wider than 6 inches. The finished solution (or dilution)
bution and to prevent the dilution from running out of the trench.
should be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench. Rod holes
must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous chemical barrier but in Basements - Inside Perimeter: If a well or cistern is present, refer to
no case more than 12 inches. However, in no case should the structure Wells/Cisterns section of this label. To treat under the basement floor
be treated below the footing. slab, drill vertically through the slab along the interior perimeter of the
SUB-SLAB INJECTION - Sub-slab injection treatments can be made foundation. Drill holes along all concrete expansion joints, cracks,
from inside the structure or in cases where by drilling through the foun- plumbing, and utility services penetrating the slab. Drill holes along
dation from the outside as directed below. Prior to making any treat- both sides of partition foundation walls, and around piers. It may be
ments, locate all heating/air conditioning ducts, vents, water/sewer necessary to drill holes along one side of the slab adjacent to a non-
lines, and electrical lines/conduit. foundation interior partition wall if there is clear evidence of termite
activity in the wall. All drill holes through the slab should be spaced so
• Vertical Drilling/Injection - To treat under the slab drill vertically as to achieve a continuous chemical barrier but in no case be more
through the slab along the interior perimeter of the foundation includ- than 12 inches apart. Inject finished solution (or dilution) containing
ing the garage. Drill holes along all concrete expansion joints, cracks, PHANTOM into the drilled holes at the rate of 4 gallons per 10 linear
plumbing, and utility services penetrating the slab. It may be neces- feet per foot of depth. For best results, application should be made
sary to drill holes along one side of the slab adjacent to an interior with a lateral, dispersal nozzle. All holes in commonly occupied areas
partition wall if there is clear evidence of termite activity or damage in into which material has been applied must be plugged. Plugs must be
the wall. All drill holes through the slab should be spaced so as to of a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious, non-cellulose
achieve a continuous chemical barrier but in no case be more than material.
12 inches apart. Inject PHANTOM finished solution (or dilution) into
the drilled holes at the rate of 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of Hollow Block Foundation or Voids: Drill and treat voids in multiple
depth. For best results, application should be made with a lateral masonry elements of the structure extending from the structure to the
dispersal nozzle. All holes in commonly occupied areas into which soil in order to create a continuous treatment barrier in the area to be
material has been applied must be plugged. Plugs must be of a non- treated. Apply at the rate of 2 gallons of finished solution per 10 linear
cellulose material or covered by an impervious, non-cellulose feet of footing using a nozzle pressure of 25 psi or less. When using
material. this treatment, access holes must be drilled below the sill plate and
should be as close as possible to the footing as practical. Treatment of
A horizontal treated barrier can also be established beneath the slab
voids or block or rubble foundation walls must be closely examined.
using the above technique as a grid pattern injection. Otherwise, use
Applicators must inspect areas of possible runoff as a precaution
the methods described below.
against application leakage in the treated areas. Some areas may not
• Horizontal Drilling/Rodding/Sub-slab Injection From the Exterior of be treatable or may require mechanical alteration prior to treatment.
the Foundation - This technique should be used to treat underneath
the slab only when floors or interior design do not allow for vertical All leaks resulting in the deposition of dilution containing PHANTOM in
drilling. Care must be exercised not to rod into heating ducts, locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up
water/sewer lines, and electrical lines/conduits. Horizontal short-rod- prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to con-
ding practices can be used to establish a continuous chemical bar- tact contaminated areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the
rier along the inside perimeter of the foundation. Holes should be structure until the clean up is completed.
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Foam Applications: 2. After the finished solution containing PHANTOM has been absorbed
At least 75% of the gallons of the finished solution containing by the soil, replace the sealing fabric and anything to be placed on
PHANTOM must be applied as a typical liquid treatment. The the sealing fabric to its original, pre-treatment position.
remaining 25% or less gallons is delivered to appropriate locations TREATMENT OF STRUCTURES WITH WELLS OR
using a foam application. The total amount of product applied with
the combination of foam and liquid finished solution should be
CISTERNS:
equivalent to that of the application of liquid finished solution only.
Do not contaminate wells or cisterns.
The following foaming agents have been tested with PHANTOM: PCO
Foam, Pestifoam, and Termitafoam. Follow the manufacturer’s Structures with Wells/Cisterns Inside Foundations: Do not apply
recommendations. PHANTOM within 5 feet of any well or cistern by rodding and/or
Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treatments trenching or by the backfill method. Treat soil within 5 to 10 feet of the
in difficult areas, but may be used in difficult to access spot treatments. well or cistern by the backfill method only. Treatment of soil adjacent to
Construction practices, soil subsidence and other factors may create water pipes within 3 feet of grade should only be done by the backfill
situations in which a continuous chemically treated barrier cannot be method only. Infested and/or damaged wood should be replaced or
provided when using conventional liquid applications alone. When nec- repaired.
essary, conventional treatments may be supplemented through the use Treated Backfill Method: Where treatment must be made in difficult
of foam generating equipment or similar devices to provide a continu- situations, such as near wells, cisterns, along fieldstone or rubble walls,
ous treated barrier. Applications may be made behind veneers, piers, and around pipes and utility lines which lead to a well or pond, appli-
chimney bases, into rubble foundations, into block voids, or structural cations may be made in the following manner:
voids, wall voids, under slabs, stoops, porches, or to the soil in crawl
spaces and other similar voids. 1. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or
similar material or into a wheel barrow.
Foam applications to wall voids and stud walls must utilize dry foam
only (20:1 or greater expansion ratio). 2. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per
Foam applications to soil such as treatment of filled porches or stoops, foot of depth of the trench, or 1 gallon per 1 cubic foot of soil. Mix
must be done with a wet foam only (5:1 expansion ratio or less). the dilution thoroughly into the soil taking care to prevent runoff or
spillage.
Foam Application use Directions: Mix appropriate concentration of
PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide in water and add the manufactur- 3. After the treated soil has absorbed the dilution, replace the soil in the
er’s recommended quantity of foam agent to the PHANTOM solution trench. Prior to using this technique near wells or cisterns, consult
(see table for foaming recommendations). Apply a sufficient volume of federal, state, county, or local agencies, including the state Wellhead
PHANTOM in foam alone or in combination with liquid solution to pro- Protection Program, for information regarding approved treatment
vide a continuous treated barrier at the recommended rate for specific practices in your area.
application sites. Structures with Adjacent Wells/Cisterns and/or Other Bodies of
Mixing Table for PHANTOM Termiticide-Insecticide Foam Water: Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water
sources such as wells, cisterns, surface ponds, streams, and other
Foam Finished Finished bodies of water and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment recommen-
Amount of Gallons Expansion Foam Foam dations listed below prior to making an application.
PHANTOM of Water Ratio (gallons) (a.i.)
1. Treatment of soil adjacent to the water pipe(s) should be done
3.75 fl.oz. 1.0 5:1 5 0.125
according to the backfill method. Prior to treatment, if feasible,
7.5 fl.oz. 1.0 10:1 10 0.125 expose the water pipe(s) coming from the well to the structure, if the
15.0 fl.oz. 1.0 20:1 20 0.125 pipe(s) enter the structure within 3 feet of grade.
7.5 fl.oz. 1.0 5:1 5 0.25 2. Prior to treatment applicators are advised to take precautions to limit
risk of applying termiticide into subsurface drains that could empty
15.0 fl.oz. 1.0 10:1 10 0.25
into any bodies of water. These precautions include evaluating
30.0 fl.oz. 1.0 20:1 20 0.25 whether application of the termiticide to the top of the footer may
Add the manufacturer’s recommended quantity of foam agent to the result in contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as
PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide solution. depth to the drain system and soil type and degree of compaction
should be taken into account in determining the depth of treatment.
Plenums:
BEFORE TREATMENT: Turn off the air circulation system of the struc- 3. When appropriate (i.e., on the side of the structure closest to the
ture until application has been completed and all of the dilution con- water), the treated backfill method (described above) can be used to
taining PHANTOM has been absorbed by the soil. further minimize off-site movement of termiticide.
For plenum-type structures, apply the dilution at the rate of 4 gallons of 4 Do not apply to drainage systems such as sumps, french drains,
dilution per 10 linear feet, per foot of depth of soil to provide a uniform leach beds, or other effluent discharge systems.
treated barrier adjacent to both sides of foundation walls, supporting Retreatments: Subsequent to the initial treatment, retreatments for
piers, plumbing and conduits. Create a vertical treated barrier by subterranean termites can only be performed if there is clear evidence
trenching and rodding into the trench or by trenching around the foun- of reinfestation, or disruption of the treated barrier due to construction,
dation; trench must be about 6 inches wide and at least 6 inches deep. excavation, landscaping, and/or evidence of the breakdown of the ter-
Use a low pressure spray to treat soil which will be replaced into the miticide treated barrier in the soil. Those vulnerable or reinfested areas
trench after rodding; mix dilution with the soil as it is being replaced into may be retreated in accordance with application techniques described
the trench. in this product’s labeling. Retreatments may be made as either a spot
When conditions will not permit trenching or rodding, a surface appli- or complete treatment. The timing and type of these retreatments will
cation adjacent to interior foundation walls may be made, but the treat- vary, depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil
ed barrier shall not exceed a width of 18 inches, horizontally, from the conditions and other factors which may reduce the effectiveness of the
foundation walls, piers, or pipes. The surface application should be treated barrier. Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless
made at a rate of 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet as a very coarse there is clear evidence of reinfestation or if disruption has occurred.
spray under low pressure (not to exceed 25 p.s.i. when measured at Above Ground Termite Infestations: PHANTOM also provides local-
the treating tool when valve is on). ized control of subterranean termites in their above ground galleries,
Follow the instructions below for interior treatment of plenum structures workings or aerial nests within the structure. Apply either a 0.125% or
that used a sealed under-floor space to circulate heat and/or cooled air 0.25% dilution to voids or channels in damaged wooden members of a
throughout the structure. structure, or to other locations vulnerable to attack by termites. Locate
1. Remove the sealing fabric and anything on the sealing fabric to existing openings, or drill the infested cavity, and inject dilution under
expose no more than 18 inches adjacent to all foundation structures, low pressure using appropriate treatment tools with splashback guard.
including foundation walls, interior piers, pipes, and any other struc- Plug treatment holes drilled in commonly occupied areas of structures.
tures with soil contact. Follow the instructions listed above for exte- Inspect as needed. Repeat treatment, if needed, every 4 weeks or
rior and interior treatment of “Accessible Crawl Spaces”. more to maintain adequate control.

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2. Measure the required amount of PHANTOM.

USE DIRECTIONS FOR
3. Add PHANTOM to the sprayer and fill with the remainder of the
GENERAL INDOOR PEST CONTROL water.
4. Close sprayer and agitate to insure proper suspension.
GENERAL INFORMATION
5. Re-agitate sprayer before use if spraying is interrupted.
PHANTOM termiticide-insecticide is intended for use by individu-
als/firms licensed or registered by the state to apply termiticide and GENERAL PEST CONTROL INDOORS
general pest control products as a spot or crack and crevice spray for
Applications should be made to breeding areas, nesting sites, hiding
residual pest control. Permitted areas of use include, but are not limit-
places, runways, and other places where pests are found or likely to
ed to:
infest. For use with only low-pressure directed spray application
Inside houses, apartments or other residential structures, and non- equipment.
food/feed handling areas of commercial, institutional and warehousing
Cockroaches: PHANTOM is effective against American, Asian,
establishments, such as schools, groceries and supermarkets, restau-
brown-banded, German, Oriental, smokybrown, and other cockroach
rants and cafeterias, hotels and motels, hospitals and nursing homes,
species.
warehouses and industrial buildings, laboratories, zoos, pet shops,
computer facilities, and sewers. Use a 0.5% dilution. Apply dilution as a coarse, low pressure spot or
• Non-food/feed areas are areas such as garbage rooms, lavatories, crack and crevice spray to areas where these pests normally inhabit or
floor drains (to sewers), entries, and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, are likely to infest.
machine rooms, boiler rooms, garages, mop closets and storage. Limited spot treatments of PHANTOM dilution can be made to sur-
• Do not use in food/feed areas of food handling establishments. faces beneath cabinets, spaces between equipment or expansion
joints, surfaces behind sinks, lockers, water pipes, cabinets, or other
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS areas where cockroaches may hide. Reapply, if needed, every 4 weeks
or more.
FOR INDOOR PEST CONTROL
Ants: PHANTOM is highly effective against household and structure-
DO NOT MAKE GENERAL SURFACE OR SPACE APPLICATIONS.
invading ants, including the following species: acrobat ants, Argentine
This product is not intended for pantry pests in cupboards, cabinets
ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants, pavement ants, Pharaoh’s
or in containers.
ant, pyramid ants, and other species.
Do not use in food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments, Apply crack and crevice or spot treatments of a 0.5% dilution to areas
restaurants, or other areas where food is commercially prepared or of known or suspected ant activity. Where possible, apply PHANTOM
processed. Remove food from food serving areas of commercial directly to ant nest(s) or nesting site(s) or ant-infested wood or structural
establishments prior to treatment. Wash all exposed food serving/ voids. Reapply, if needed, every 4 weeks or more.
handling surfaces thoroughly with potable water following treatment
and before use. Serving areas are areas where prepared foods are DISCLAIMER
served such as dining rooms, but excluding areas where foods may
be prepared or held. In homes, remove all food and cooking utensils. The label instructions for the use of this product reflect the opinion of
Cover all food handling surfaces and wash thoroughly after treatment experts based on research and field use. The directions are believed to
and before use. Not for use in Federally Inspected Meat and Poultry be reliable and should be followed carefully. However, it is impossible to
Plants. eliminate all risks inherently associated with use of this product. Crop
injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result
Do not allow spray to contact food, foodstuffs, food contacting sur- because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other
faces, food utensils, or water supplies. materials, or the use of, or application of the product contrary to label
Do not introduce this product into the air during application. Do not instructions, all of which are beyond the control of BASF Corporation
apply into heating and air conditioning vents or ducts. (BASF). All such risks shall be assumed by the user.
Do not apply in occupied rooms. BASF shall not be responsible for losses or damages resulting from use
Use only in well ventilated conditions. of this product in any manner not set forth on this label. User assumes
all risks associated with the use of this product in any manner not
Do not apply to aircraft cabins.
specifically set forth on this label.
Do not allow for contact to treated areas until spray has dried. Allow
BASF warrants only that the material contained herein conforms to the
treated surfaces to dry before replacing items.
chemical description of the label and is reasonably fit for the use there-
Remove pets and cover or remove fish bowls prior to application. in described when used in accordance with the directions for use, sub-
Do not apply in patient rooms or in classrooms while occupied. ject to the risks referred to above. BASF does not make or authorize
Do not apply water-based sprays where electrical short circuits could any agent or representative to make any other warranties, express or
occur. implied, and expressly excludes and disclaims all implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
MIXING DIRECTIONS Buyer’s exclusive remedy and BASF’s exclusive liability, whether in con-
tract, tort, negligence, strict liability or otherwise, shall be limited to
Dilution Table: repayment of the purchase price. In no case shall BASF or the seller be
Amount of Amount of liable for consequential, special or indirect damages resulting from the
Desired PHANTOM to make PHANTOM to make use or handling of this product.
Concentration 1 gallon of dilution 5 gallons of dilution BASF makes no other express or implied warranty, including other
express or implied warranty of FITNESS or of MERCHANTABILITY.
0.50% 3.0 fl. oz. 88 mL 15.0 fl. oz. 440 mL
Read the entire directions for use, conditions, disclaimer or warranties
Mix the dilution in the following manner: and limitations of liability before using this product. If terms are not
1. Fill hand-pressurized or power-operated application equipment with acceptable, return the unopened product container at once.
1/2 to 3/4 of the required amount of water. ® Registered Trademark of BASF 122001

NVA 2001-04-155-0237 1/02 © 2001 BASF Corporation