LAMBDAFOS Insecticide: Control Of Listed Pests In Agriculture.pdf

Active Ingredients:
- Chlorpyrifos (28.12%)
- Lambda-cyhalothrin (1.44%)

Other Ingredients (70.44%)

Total Composition: 100.00%

Key Features and Warnings:

- Usage: For controlling listed insects in field, fruit, nut, and vegetable crops.
- Safety: Keep out of reach of children. Follow detailed instructions if label is not understood.
- First Aid (Organophosphate):
- If swallowed: Call poison control immediately, do not induce vomiting unless advised by a professional.
- Inhaled: Move to fresh air, call 911 or an ambulance, and administer artificial respiration if necessary.
- In eyes: Rinse slowly with water for 15-20 minutes, remove contact lenses if present, and seek medical advice.
- On skin/clothing: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, and consult a doctor.
- Precautions:
- May be fatal if swallowed or harmful if inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation.
- Requires thorough washing after handling and before eating, drinking, etc.
- Avoid breathing spray mist, remove contaminated clothing before reuse, and avoid contact with eyes/clothing.
- Prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Chemical-resistant gloves, apron, respirator (NIOSH approved R or P filter) for mixers, loaders, applicators, and handlers.
- Long-sleeved shirt, pants, shoes/socks, protective eyewear, and respirator (NIOSH approved particulate respirator with R or P filter) for all other users.
- Engineering Controls:
- Mixers and loaders using mechanical transfer systems must wear specified PPE and use enclosed cockpits during aerial applications.
- Use of human flaggers is prohibited; instead, employ mechanical flagging equipment.
- Environmental Hazards:
- Toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, small mammals, and birds. Do not apply directly to water or areas with surface water present.
- Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops/weeds. Avoid applying near blooming plants if bees are active.
- Resistance Management: Repeated use of Group 1B and 3A insecticides may lead to resistance, so consider alternative strategies to delay resistance development.