case summary - Office of Indiana State Chemist - Purdue University

Outside Vertical Barrier:
172 linear feet x 4 gallons per 10 linear feet x one foot depth-to-footer = 68.8 gallons
Grand total for a by-the-label application
= 396 gallons
6. The label for Termidor 80WG (EPA Reg. #7969-209) active ingredient fipronil states,
“HORIZONTAL TREATED ZONES Apply an overall treatment of Termidor 80WG to the
entire surface to be covered beneath the concrete slab. This includes the slab under the
actual living area, plus carports, porches, basement floors and any extended entrances. Make
this treatment at the rate of 1-1.5 gallons finished dilution per 10 square feet.” “VERTICAL
TREATED ZONES apply Termidor 80WG termiticide/insecticide at rate of 1 gallon
finished dilution/square foot around anything penetrating the slab (e.g. utility services
plumbing lines) and at 4 gallons of finished dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth along
the inside and outside perimeter of foundation walls.”
7. On July 6, 2012, I spoke with Mr. Bruner and Mr. Strode regarding the discrepancy. Mr.
Bruner stated that his paperwork was not in order and that he had not used the correct
amount of chemical as called for by the label.
Kevin W. Neal Date: July 6, 2012
Pesticide Investigator
DISPOSITION: John Bruner was cited for violation of section 65(2) of the Indiana Pesticide
Use and Application Law for failure to follow label directions. A civil penalty in the amount
of $250.00 was assessed for this violation.
George N. Saxton Draft Date: July 13, 2012
Compliance Officer Final Date: September 14, 2012
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