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NAVAL-MEDICAL FIELD RESEARCH LABORATORY CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA

1 October 1966 REVIEW OF INFORMATION

FROM FEDERAL SUPPLY CATALOG

FSC GROUP 6800

(INSECTICIDES. REPELLENTS, RODENTICIDES, HERBICIDES)

.References

a. Management Data Lists to 1 October 1966. b. Identification Lists to 1 October. 1966 {."eluding change Bulletins). c. Marine Corps Order P4400. 22 Ch ISGOP-bab dated 18 March

1966, to Marine Corps Supply Manual, ’Volume V. d. Table of Allowances, T/A, USMC Revision No. 15 NAVMC 1017-DP. e. Herbicide Manual for Noncropland Weeds, U. S. D. A. , A. R. S. ,

Agriculture Handbook No. 269.

Note: Limitations on use of pesticides in this review, each item number is accompanied by a’Roman numeral in parenthesis. (I) The number (I) identifies a ready-to-use item which has normal limits placed on its use, storage and issue to assure economy, efficiency and safety. (II) The number (II) identifies concentrates or highly toxic pesticides which may be used only by specially trained personnel. All

requisitions must show end-use and name the certified user who has a valid, up-to-date certificate of training. (Ill) The number (III) identifies an item which may be released for use only on approval of the Surgeon General.

Requisitions for all non-standard items - insecticides, rodenticides, and herbicides - require approval by the major military command.

Marine Corps Order P4400. 22 Ch. 18 COP-bab dated 18 March. 1966 to U. S. Marine Corps Supply Manual, Volume V applies.

Note: A few items which are peculiar to pest. control have not been included in FSN 6840 but are listed in FSN 6810 or FSN 6830. However, all of these compounds are purchased through and by the

Defense General Supply Center Bellwood, Petersburg Pike, Richmond, Virginia 23219

Telephone: Area Code 703 - 275-3861, Extension J3617 ’

Review No.

FSC Catalog Index No.

FSN No.

Description Information.

Aerosols (in cans)

1. (I) 049840-500 6840-766-9631 DDT 3%

This aerosol, pressurized spray can has a 12 ounce capacity for the disinsection of airplanes or ships. The aerosol has a composition of; 5% pyrethrum extract, 3% DDT,. S% cyclobexanone, 2% lubricating oil (SAE 30), 59. 5% dichlorofluorom ethane, 25. 5% trichloro- fluoromethane. It is a non-refillable pressurized can. It is the only military standard aerosol for disinsection use. The formula meets the U. S. Public Health Service Spec- ification No. G-1152 $0.90/can

2. (I) T/A No. 14389 ID No. 1868A

050240-500 6840-823-7849 Pyrethrum 0.6% This aerosol in 12 ounce pressurized

spray cans has a composition of 0. 6% pyrethrum extract 1.4% piperonyl butoxide, 85% dichlorofluoromethane - tri- chlorofluoromethane and 10% deodorized kerosene. The can is non-refillable. Spec FED-0-1-507 Type 1, Size 1 $0. 62/can

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4.

m T/A No. 14347 ID No. 9999A

049510-500 6840-823-7851 Allethrin 2. 8% This aerosol in 12 ounce pressurized

cans has a composition of 2. 8% allethrin technical, 85% dichlorofluoromethane - trichlorofluoromethane, 3% aromatic petroleum solvent, 1.4% sulfoxide or piperonyl butoxide. The can is non-refillable. Spec FED-O-I-507 Type 1, Size 1 $0.70/can

049440-500 6840-082-2541 DEET 75% This aerosol repellent, DEET, is

contained in a 6 ounce pressurized can. The composition of the aerosol is diethyltoluamide 75% and propellant 25%. It.may’be applied to the clothing or direct to the body. Read directions. Spec FED-O-I-503 Type III, Size 2 $0.73/can

Solutions and Emulsion Concentrates

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(II) 049360-500 6840-281-2062 Benzyl Benzoate 90% This compound is an excellent insect repellent when applied properly to the clothing. The solution contains 90% benzyl benzoate and 10% emulsifier in one gallon cans. Spec MIL-1-51022 $5. 10/gal.

6. .(II) 049520-500 6840-270-8262 . Chlordane 72% E

This flammable concentrate contains 72% chlordane and 28% solvents and. emulsifiers. It is contained in 5 gallon pails. . .

Spec FED-0-I-5D5 $27. 00/5 gal. pail.

7. (II) 049600-500 6840-281-3462 DDT 20% S

This flammable solution contains "20% DDT, 80% aromatic petroleum solvent. It is contained in a 55 gallon drum (18 gage). It is commonly used.as a concentrate for dispersal from airplanes or ground equipment. It may be discontinued as a stock item.

Spec FED-0-1-509 $38. 50/55 gal.drum.

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(I) 049640-500 6840-253-3892 DDT 5% S This residual spray solution is flammable.

It contains 5% DDT, 70% kerosene and 25% auxiliary solvent. In 5 gallon pails. Spec FED-0-1-531 . $2.90/5 gal. pail.

9. (II) 049680-500 6840-246-6432 . DDT 25% E T/A No. 14365 This non-flammable emulsion concentrate

ID No. 1037A is contained in 5 gallon pails. Spec FED-O-I-258 $4. 80/5 gal. pail.

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(II) 049800-500 6840-285-4307 DDT10%-Lindane 2% S This solution is non-flammable. It

contains 10% DDT, 2% lindane, 83% tetrachloroethylene, 5% motor oil. It is commonly known as indoor fog oil but it .must not be used to treat food storage spaces. In 5 gallon

§pe<8 MIL-1-12262 $11. 40/»:-gal.pai,l.

11. (I) 049400-500 . 6840-753-4963 DEET75% S T/A No. 14345 This solution contains insect repellent ID No. 3551 B DEET (diethyltoluomide) 75% and denatured alcohol 25%.

It is packed in 2 ounce polyethylene bottles. It:may be used for application to clothing or the body for protection from biting insects. Spec FED-0-1-503 Type II $0. 24/2 oz. bottle.

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049880-500 6840-844-7355 Diazinon 0. 5% S This flammable liquid contains 0. 5%

diazinon, 99. 4% odorless kerosene and O. 1% water. It is issued in 1 gallon cans. Spec MIL-1-21177 $0.90/gal. can.

049900-500 6840-782-3925 Diazinon 48% E This flammable liquid contains 48%

diazinon and 52% solvent and emulsifier. It is issued in 1 gallon cans. Spec FED-O-I-520 $22. 50/1 gal. can.

14. (II) 049960-500 6840-264-9043 Dieldrin l5%E

This non-flammable emulsion concentrate contains 15%dieldrin, 82. 4% emulsifier and aromatic hydro- carbons, 2.6% related compounds. It is packed in 5 gallon pails. .

Spec FED-0-1-522 $16. 90/5 gal. pail.

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050000-500 6840-242-4213 Lindane 12% E This non-flammable emulsion concentrate

contains 12% gamma isomer benzene hexachloride - Lindane and 88% emulsifier and solvents. It is issued in a 5 gallon drum. Spec FED-0-1-00533 Rev. 2 $9. 50/gal drum.

050080-200 6840-655-9222 Malathion 57% E (1 gal. pail) This emulsion concentrate is a flammable liquid which contains 57% Malathion and 43% emulsifiers arid solvents. Spec FED-O-I-00565 $7. 30/1 gal. pail.

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18. (II) T/A No. 14350 ID No. 1867A

Malathion 57% E $33.90/5 gal. pail. Malathion 57% E $337.00/55 gal. drum.

050080-400 (5 gal. pail) 050080-600 (55 gal. drum)

New Item

6840-685-5438 Same as above. 6840-685-5437 Same as above.

6840-926-1481 Malathion 95% This concentrated liquid contains 95-97’

malathion. It has been reported to be available in 55 gallon drums under the above ’stock number. It has been used primarily in aerial dispersal as a low-volume-concentrate.

049320-500 6840-270-6200 M-1960 S This solution is an excellent repellent

for use against biting insects.. It is for the treatment (impregnation) of clothing - not to be used on the skin. It contains 30% propanediol, 30% benzyl benzoate, 30% butylacetanilide and 10% polyoxethylene/20/ surbitan monooleate. Follow instructions. In one gallon cans. Spec. MIL-1-12123 $6.90/gal.

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Powders, Dusts, Crystals and Makes .

049500-500 6840-782-3927 Carbaryl 50% This water-dispersible powder

contains 50% carbaryl and 50% inert ingredients. (Trade name (Sevin). Packed in 15 pound pails. Spec FED-0-1-00574

049560-500 6840-543-7825 Chlordane 5-6% P This powder contains 5-6% Chlordane

and 94-95% inert diluent. It Is ready to use from its 25 pound pail. .

Spec MIL-1-21036 $3. 50/25 Ib. pail.

049760-200 6840-272-5415 DDT 10%P (In 2 ounce cans) This insecticide powder contains 10% DDT and 90% inert diluent. It is packed in 2 ounce cans for personal application to the skin and clothing where susceptible lice are present. It is being phased out and

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in 2 ounce cans. Spec FED-0-1-578 $0. 08/2 ounce can 049760-400 6840-252-3002 DDT 10% P (in 25 Ib. pail) (Same as above) $2. 80/25 Ib. pail.

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(II) 049720-500 6840-264-6692 DDT 75% P This finely ground powder contains 75%

DDT and 25% inert diluent. It will form.a suspension in water. It is packed in a 20 pound pail. Spec FED-0-1-568 $5. 20/20 Ib. pail.

23. (I) 049920-500 6840-753-5038 Diazinon 2% P

This insecticide is in the form of a finely ground powder containing 2% diazinon and 98% inert diluent. It is packed in 25 .pound pails. Spec MIL-1-22772 $4. 90/25 Ib. pail.

24. (I) T/A No. 14375 ID No. 1869A

T/A No. 14380 ID No. 1035A

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050040-200 6840-242-4217 Lindane 1% P (in 2 ounce can) This ins ecticidal powder contains 1% lindane and 99% inert diluent. It is packed.in 2 ounce cans for personal application to the skin and clothing where DDT-resistant lice are prevalent. Spec MIL-1-11490 $0.07/2 ounce can 050040-400 6840-242-4219 Lindane 1% P (in 25 Ib. pail) (same as above)

Packed in 25 pound pails for mass delousing projects. $2. 40/25 Ib. drum.

050120-500 6840-823-7945 Malathion 1% P This 1% Malathion powder is packed in

25 pound pails. It is intended for use in.areas where body lice become resistant to DDT and Lindane. Until then its

use must be justified .and its release for use requires the approval of the Surgeon General. Spec FED-O-I-554 ^’’’’’’"’ISl,^ Ib. pail.

26. (I) 022160-500 6810-286-6018 Naphthalene Flakes

This insecticide is in flake form and is packaged in 1 Ib. cartons. Spec FED-R-N-91 Type II $0. 22/1 Ib.. carton.

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(I) 022240-500 6810-264-6636 Naphthalene Flakes This insecticide is the same as item #26

but it. is packed in 200 pound drums. Spec FED-R-N-91 Type II $30. 00/200 Ib. drum.

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(I) 012080-200 6810-174-1824 PDB crystals (in 1 Ib. can) This insecticide, PDB (P-dichlorobenzene) is in crystalline form. The compound is also an excellent deodorant and fungicide. Spec FED-O-P-99 GSA 6 $0. 35/1 Ib. can 012080-400 6810-174-1825 PDB crystals

T/A No. 14388 ID No. 3552A Same as above. (in 100 Ib. drum) $18. 00/100 Ib. drum.

Repellents

11. (I) 049400-500 6840-753-4963 DEET 75%

See Item No. 11. of this Review for details* (in 2 ounce polyethylene bottles)

4. (I) 049440-500 6840-082-2541 DEET 75%

See Item No. 4 of this Review for details, (in 6 ounce aerosol cans)

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049360-500

049320-500

details.

6840-281-2062 Benzyl Benzoate90% . See Item No. 5 of this Review for details.

6840-270-6200 M-1960 See Item No. 18 of this Review for

Rodenticides

29. (II) T/A No. 14585 ID No. 3554B

050280-500 6840-753-4973 Rodenticide Bait This ready-to-use-anticoagulant is. a

rodent bait which contains,liquid petrolatum (4.8%) sugar (4. 8%), dye (0. 05%), lethal ingredient per specification, remainder breakfast rolled oats; 30% maximum through No. 20 USS woven-wire cloth sieve, unit particle size. It is packed in 5 pound cans. Spec FED-O-R-00500 $1.301b. can.

30. (11) 05320-500 6840-753-49?2 Rodenticide Bait

This rodenticide is an anticoagulant. It may contain diphacinone, fumarin, pivalyl or PMP as the lethal ingredient in a percentage according to the specification.

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It is formulated for use as a wet or dry-bait. In-one pound cans. Spec FED-O-R-00497 $0. 54/1 Ib. can.

31. (II) 050360-500 6840-264-6684 Calcium Cyanide

This powder or dust form of rodenticide is a fumigant for the treatment of rodent burrows. It contains 42% calcium cyanide and 58% inert ingredients. It is packed in 5 pound cans. Spec FED-O-R-501 DEC.T* Note: This dust must be dispersed into the burrows with a

’special duster FSN3740-267-4802.

32. (II) T/A No. 14590 ID No. 1064A

050400-500 6840-285-7091 Zinc Phosphide 80% This rodenticide is. a fine powder which

contains 80% zinc .phosphide and 20% antimony potassium titrate. It is issued in.l ounce bottles. Spec PED-O-R-511 $0. 27/1 oz. bottle.

Fumigants

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.(II) 045200-500 6830-282-9724 Carboxide Carboxide is a fumigating compound

(Ethylene oxide-carbon dioxide) It is composed of 90% carbon dioxide and 10% ethylene oxide. Be sure of this formula before you use this fumigant,

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Note: The cylinder is not part of the item of supply. It is a 60 pound cylinder, FSN 8120-152-9751 ice Designation No. 3AA2015 ADEGT*

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050160-200 6840-823-7946 Methyl Bromide (in 1 Ib. can) This odorized, non-flammable fumigant is a liquid under pressure in the one pound can. in which it is issued. Spec. FED-O-I-556 Type I $0. 50/1 Ib. can

050160-400 6840-680-0142 Methyl Bromide (in 150 Ib. cylinder) (Same as item above)

’ : $70. 00/150 Ib. cylinder.

050200-500 6840-281-8245 Methyl Bromide (in 150 Ib. cylinder) This item is the same as item KB. 34. Spec. FED-O-I-556 Type II DE&T1*

Herbicides Some confusion in terms exists. Properly, an herbicide will kill herbs - plants that annually die back to the ground and have no woody stem. Silvicides and. arborcides kill tree

species, and phytocides kill all plant species. However, since the term "herbicide" ha.s been used by almost all writers to describe a chemical which kills woody plants, it is used to head this group of pesticides.

36. (II) 048720-500 6840-833.-I217 Amitrole.90% P

This water-soluble powder contains 9 amino triazole and 10% inert ingredients. It is packed in 24.pound pails. Page 6, Ref. (e). Spec FED-O-H-190 . DEC.T*

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(II) 048760-500 6840-684-8975 Chlorate-Bo-eate P This water-soluble powder contains 58%

sodium pentoborate decahydrate, 25% sodium chlorate 15% disodium tetratarate peia.fahydrate,. 2% inert ingredients, including spreading agents. It is packed in 50 pound bags. Seepage 14, Ref. (e) $5. 70/50 Ib. bag.

048800-500 6840-577-4204 Daladon 85% P This water-soluble powder contains

85% dichloropropionic acid sodium salt and 15% inert ingredients. It is packed in 50 pound drums. Spec FED-O-H-205 $48. 40/50 Ib. drum. See page 10, Ref. (e).

048920-500 6840-965-2071 Disodium Methyl- arsonate lOO%P

This powder is soluble in water, non-volatile and non-flammable. It contains 100% disodium methylarsoate hexahydrate. It is packed in 100 pound drums. See page 8, Ref. (ey: $46. 60/100 Ib. drum.

048960-500 6840-825-7790 Diuron 80% P This finely ground powder is only

slightly water-soluble and is formulated to be dispersed as suspension (water-dispersible powder). It. contains 80% active ingredient (3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-l, 1-dimethylurea) and 20% inert ingredients. It is packed in a 50 pound drum. Spec MIL- H- 51152 DEGT* See page 18, Ref. (e).

049000-500 6840-8Ifi-6920 Fenuron 75% G These pellets or granules contain 75%

inactive ingredients and 25% 3-phenyl-l, 1 dimethylurea. The active ingredients are insoluble in.water. The compounded pellets are packed, in 50 pound .bags. Spec MIL-H-51151 DECT* See page 18, Ref. (e),

049040-500 6840-967-2415 Maleic S This water soluble liquid contains

3 pounds per gtiXKfelkof active ingredient (1, 2-dihydro- pyridazine - 3,6-dione). MFR FED Code 80049 Part No. AFPID6818 .Seei-page 13, Ref. (e) $1. 50/gal.

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049080-500 ’6840-514-0644 Monuron 80% P : This water-dispersible powder contains

80% 3-(p-chlorophenyl)-l,. 1-dimethylurea and 20% inert ingredients. It is packed .in 50 pound drum. Spec MIL-H-51153 See page 18, Ref; (e) $113. 00/50 Ib. drum.

049120-500 6840-882-4810 Silyex E This liquid is an emulsionconcentrate

which contains 58, 9 to 65. 1% of any suitable low volatile ester derivative of 2-/2-4-5 trichlorophenoxy/propionic acid/4 Ib. min. acid equivalent per gal. /. 34,9 to 41. 1% inert ingredient. It is issued in 5 gallon drums. See page 17, Ref. (e). DECT*

049160-500 6840-814-7334 Simazine 80% P Since simazine is practically insoluble

in water-dispersible (suspension) powder which.contains SO’/ 2-chloro-4, 6-BIS/ethylamino/-S-triazine, and 20% inert ingredients. It is in 5 pound cans. Spec FED-O-H-00207 Type 1. See page 19, Ref. (e).

$13. 60/5 Ib. can.

049200-500 6840-847-4824 Sodium Arsenite S

This solution contains 60% sodium arsenite and 40% inert ingredients. It is available in 55 gallon drums. See page 7, Ref. (e).

$115. 00/55 gal. drum.

049240-500 6840-577-5840 Trichloroacetic

Acid 90% P This powder is readily soluble in water.

It is formulated as a sodium salt containing 90% active ingredient and 10% inert, ingredient. It is packed in 50 pound drums. See page 19. of Ref. (e). $16.40/50 Ib. drum.

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049280-200 6840-582-5440 2,4,5-tS (in 5 gal. can) This solution of 2,4, 5-trichloro- phenoxyacetic acid is formulated .according to spec. Spec FED-0-H-00210, Type 2, Class 2. See page 17, Ref. (e) $28. 90/5 gal. pail. 049280-400 6840-577-4201 2,4,5-_J ;fip 55 gal. drum) Same. as above. :

048840-200 6840-664-7060 2,4-DS ^)in 5 gal. can) This solution..of. 2,4-D is formulated according to spec. Type II.

^ Spec FED- O-H-200 Sse page 15 Ref. (e). DEG.T*

048840-400 6840-577-4194 2,4-DS

(in 5 gal drum.) This solution of 2,4-D is formulated

according to :spec. Type III, Class 2 $12. 50/5 gal. drum.

048840-600 6840-577-4195 2,4-DS

(in 55 gal. drum) This solution of 2,4-D is formulated according to spec. Type III, Class 2 DECT*

48880-500 6840-825-7792 2,4-D-Z, 4,5-T S This solution contains a combination .of

2,4-D and 2,4,5-T and is known as a "brush-killeKi^fc. The formulation contains 33. 5% low volatile ester of 2,4-dichloro- phenoxyacetate/2.’0.1bs. 2,4-D acid equivalent per gal/31.9% low volatile ester of 2,4, 5-trichlorophenoxy acetic acid/2. 0 Ibs. 2,4, 5-T acid equivalent per gallon, 34. 6% inert ingredients. It is issued in 55 gallon drums. DECT. * See page 16, Ref. (e)

«DECT - Item is managed by the Defense General Sypply Center but it is decentralized. The requisitioner will obtain decentralized items through local procurement or.man- ufacturer as required.

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Additional Information

I. Repellents

A. , FSN 6840-246-6167 - This is the-stock number for the obsolete . personal and clothing insect repellent. It is :in 2 .ounce glass .bottles. Use only the new repellent (FSN 6840-753-4963 Insect Repellent, in 2 ounce polyethylene bottles. It is an excellent leech repellent/too).

B. FSN 6505-110-0100 Benzyl Benzoate, Saponafed, N. F. in one pint bottles. This item is usually available from medical supplies. It is an excellent repellent against ehiggers’and fleas but not a-gainst mosquitoes.or.ticks.

C. FSN 6840-242-4217 Lindane 1%, powder, in 2 ounce cans is issued primarily for personal and clothing application where DDT resistant lice are prevalent. However, this powder may be used as an aid in repelling or killing fleas, ants, bedbugs, and other crawling insects when about. 1 ounce of the powder is dus.ted lightly on the blankets and .the soil or floor immediately surrounding the bedding (Note - this item is often issued in cans .which carry the old stotek number .51 -I-188-25. Although it was .packed several years ago, recent tests prove-that it has retained..its insecticide-potential.)

( D. FSN 8510-161 - are the first seven numbers for Paint., .face, camouflage, stick form. This camouflage cream contains the ;insect repellent dimethyl phthalate and will give good protection against mo’squitoes and many biting insects where the skin’is;painted-.with it. The last four numbers of the FSN: identify the colors for; each stick. .for/exampi^,, FSN 8510-161-6202 is the number.of.the item

; which has green-in one end and sand inthe other, end. FSN8510-161-6203 is the number/for, the stick which’is white on one end .and loam on the other. (Note’; ’Recent studies may bring about a change in this item so it will contain DEET - the standard,issue personal and clothing .insect repellent. ).. �

�II. Insecticide - Herbicide

FSN 8030-634-7970 Pentachlorophenyl. This .is a ready-to-use 5% solution, of pentachlorophenyl in light oil and:a water repellent. It

..is stocked primarily as, a wood preservative and to protect against attack from term.i.tes.and wood destroying beetles.(lyctus).

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."Howev-er, it. halts the -growth of algae when ifc.is sprayed over ; sma3.1’water irnpounclineiits (bo,rrcw: pits and Stone quarries). ..it; also’ retardsthe growth’ of water hyacinths ;at a dosa.ge.df only 5 ppm but 80 ppni may be required for complete eradication. When used in these situations effective control ofmany mosquito; larval species resul.tSt

*1 ppm = 0.8345 pounds/I,000 gallons

m FSN 6505-299-8279 Gamma Benzene Hexachloride Ointment, 1%

This 60 gram metal tuhe contains a vanishing cream which includes 1% gamma. BHC (lindane). It:is a medical ’supply item. It. is .highly effective when properly used. on the skin to control the .itch mite which causes the skin disease known as scabies, itch, seven years: itch, etc. It is used frequently as a’cure for pediculosis;, the treatment: may be effective in the control of body’lice and crab lice and their, eggs.

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