OFF!® Bug Control I
OFF!® Bug Control I
OFF!® Bug Control I
OFF!® Bug Control I
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OFF!® Bug Control I

EPA Reg. No. 4822-599
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OFF!® Bug Control I is a concentrate that, when attached to a hose and sprayed around a backyard perimeter, will protect an area up to 16,000 sq. ft. OFF!® Bug Control I will kill 110+ insects outside the home on outdoor surfaces for up to 8 weeks. It works to kill and repel insects on trees, shrubs, vegetables, and ornamentals.

  • Protection: Lasts up to 8 weeks learn more
  • Ingredients click here
  • Size 32 fluid oz. Hose-End Spray
  • Availability US
  1. Backyard Protection

    Effective mosquito treatment for the backyard perimeter.

  2. 16,000 sq. ft.

    It covers up to 16,000 sq. ft. and kills insects outside on outdoor surfaces for up to 8 weeks.

  3. Effective

    Kills 110+ insects.

  4. Two Settings

    The hose end has two setting options to give you the coverage you need, with a  straight “stream” for taller trees and a “fan” pattern for low-lying plants and gardens.

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE

It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Do not allow children or pets into the treated area until dry. Do not water the treated area to the point of run-off. Do not make applications during rain. All outdoor applications must be limited to spot or crack-and-crevice treatments only, except for the following permitted uses:
Treatment to soil or vegetation around structures;
Applications to other vegetation;
Applications to building foundations, up to a maximum height of 3 feet.
Other than applications to building foundations, all outdoor applications to impervious surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, patios, porches and structural surfaces (such as windows, doors and eaves) are limited to spot and crack-and-crevice applications only.

NOTE:

This product is non-staining to most home-siding, depending on age and cleanliness. Prior to applying this product to areas that may contact home siding (including vinyl siding), test in a hidden area and recheck in a few hours. If any staining is observed, do not use this product.

APPLICATION:

Spray as directed – complete coverage is important. Treat when insects begin to appear and repeat treatments to maintain control as directed. Carefully follow all label directions and any limitations of use, such as the amount of spray to apply or PHI (pre-harvest interval) for particular vegetable crops.

Spray Instructions:

Make sure control knob is in "OFF" position, then connect the garden hose to the threaded end of the nozzle. Turn water on at faucet.

To spray low-growing plants and small shrubs: Squeeze ribbed tabs and turn the control knob clockwise, aligning the arrow to the “FAN” position. To spray taller trees, shrubs and plants: Squeeze ribbed tabs and turn the control knob counterclockwise, aligning the arrow to the “STREAM” position.  It should take 25-40 minutes to dispense the entire product, depending on water pressure levels, at which point the bottle will be empty.  If bottle is not emptying, check to be sure arrows are completely aligned.

To stop spraying, turn control knob to the “OFF” position. Turn off water at the faucet and disconnect garden hose.

PESTS OUTSIDE THE HOME:

Use on ornamental plants next to building foundations and other outdoor surfaces where these pests are active, including porches, buildings, screens, overhangs, window frames, garages and patios. See Table (1) – Outdoor Surface Barrier Application for use rates and instructions.

Table 1. Outdoor Surface Barrier Application
Pests

Ants1, Asian lady beetles, Centipedes, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Eastern tent caterpillar, fleas, forest tent caterpillar, Gypsy moth larvae, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Palmetto bugs, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Pillbugs, Spiders, Deer ticks (which may transmit Lyme disease), Waterbugs

1Argentine, Southern, Field, Allegheny mound, Florida carpenter, Cornfield, Honey, Pavement, Nuisance.

Use Rate

1 QT (32 fl oz) Treats 16,000 sq. ft.

Instructions

For best results, remove any leaf litter or debris from area prior to treating. Cut back branches or vegetation that contact foundation, Rake back mulch and remove any other material that may serve as harborage sites for insects.

Apply a continuous 3-ft. band spray to thoroughly and uniformly wet the treated area around the foundation of buildings. Apply as a spot or crack-and-crevice spray to windows, vents, overhangs, doors and other areas to reduce access by crawling insects.

Repeat treatment every 8 weeks (2 months), as needed.


Mosquito CONTROL: Use on ornamental plants next to building foundations and other outdoor surfaces where these insects are active, including porches, buildings, screens, overhangs, window frames, garages and patios. See Table (2) – Outdoor Mosquito Control for use rates and instructions.

Table 2. Outdoor Mosquito Control
Use Site

Outdoor surfaces including ornamental plants next to building foundations, porches, buildings, screens, overhangs, window frames, garages, patios and other areas where mosquitoes are active.

Use Rate

1 QT (32 fl oz) Treats 16,000 sq. ft.

Instructions

Apply a continuous 3-ft. band around the building and 3-ft. upwards along the foundation. Apply as a coarse spray to thoroughly and uniformly wet the treated area. Apply as a spot or crack-and-crevice spray around windows, doors, roof overhangs and other areas where mosquitoes may be active.

Repeat treatment every 8 weeks (2 months), as needed.


ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS & FLOWERS: Apply thoroughly as a foliar cover spray to both sides of plant leaves and all plant surfaces where insects are present. For best results, apply early—prior to high insect infestations. See Table (3) – Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control for insects controlled.

Table 3. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control
Use Site

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers including (but not limited to): Ageratum, Ash, Aster, Arborvitae, Arizona Cypress, Azaleas, Begonia, Birch, Boxwood, Box Elder, Camellias, Cherry (ornamental), Non-bearing Citrus, Chrysanthemum, Carnation, Coleus, Common Ninebark, Conifers, Douglas Fir, Elm, English Ivy, Euonymus, Exacum, Weeping Fig, Fir, Gladioli, Gold Bells, Hawthorn, Holly, Honeysuckle, Hypoestes, Ivy, Juniper, Lilac, Locust, Maple, Marigold, Mimosa, Mock Orange, Nannyberry, Oak, Orchid, Palm, Pansy, Pea Shrub, Petunia, Philodendron, Pine, Ornamental Plum, Poinsettia, Poplar, Tulip Poplar, Rhododendron, Roses, Snapdragon, Snowberry, Spruce, Taxus, Willow, Zinnia
Insects Controlled

Ants1, Armyworms, Aphids, Asian lady beetles, Azalea caterpillar, Bagworms2, Black vine weevil (adult), Boxelder bugs, Broadmites, Brown soft scale3, Budworms, California red scale3 (crawler), Cankerworms, Clover mites, Cockroaches, Crickets, Cutworms, Eastern tent caterpillar, Elm leaf beetles, European sawfly, Fall webworm, Flea beetles, Forest tent caterpillar, Gypsy moth larvae, Japanese beetle (adults), June beetles (adults), Lace bugs, Leaf feeding caterpillars, Leafhoppers, Leafminers (adult), Leaf rollers, Leaf skeletonizers, Mealybugs, Midges, Oleander moth larvae, Pillbugs, Pine sawfly, Pine shoot beetles, Pineneedle scale3 (crawler), Pinetip moths, Plant bugs, Root weevil, Sawfly, Scale insects3 (crawlers), Spiders, Spider mites, Spittlebugs, Striped beetles, Striped oakworm, Thrips, Tip moth, Tussock moth larvae, Whiteflies

1Argentine, Allegheny mound, Black carpenter, Cornfield, Field, Florida carpenter, Harvester, Honey, Pavement, Southern, Sugar, Nuisance.

2For bagworm control, apply when bagworm larvae start to hatch.

3For scale control, treat the whole plant, including the stem, trunks and twigs.


VEGETABLES: Apply thoroughly as a foliar cover spray to both sides of plant leaves and all plant surfaces where insects are present. For best results, apply when insects first appear or damage occurs. Do not exceed pre-harvest interval *(number of days to wait between last application and harvest) for treated vegetables. Do not apply more than 5 times per growing season for corn. For all other crops, do not apply more than 9 times per growing season. See Table (4) – Vegetable Garden Insect Control for crops, pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and insects controlled.

Table 4. Vegetable Garden Insect Control
Crop

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cavalo broccoli, Cauliflower, Chinese broccoli, Chinese cabbage, Chinese mustard, Kohlrabi

PHI* (*Pre-Harvest Interval)

1 day

Insects Controlled

Alfalfa looper, Aphid, Armyworm, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbage webworm, Corn earworm, Cutworm, Diamondback moth, Fall armyworm, Flea beetle, Grasshopper, Imported cabbageworm, Japanese beetle1, Leafhopper, Lygus bug, Meadow spittlebug, Plant bug, Southern cabbageworm, Spider mite, Stink bug, Thrips, yellow-striped armyworm, Whitefly

1adult stages

Corn (sweet & pop)

21 days

Armyworm, Bean leaf beetle, Beet armyworm, Cereal leaf beetle, Chinch bug, Corn earworm, Corn leaf aphid, Cutworm, English grain aphid, European corn borer, Grasshopper, Green bug, Green cloverworm, Hop vine borer, Japanese beetle1, Meadow spittlebug, Mexican corn rootworm beetle1, Northern corn rootworm beetle1, Sap beetle1, Southern corn rootworm beetle1, Southwestern corn borer, Stalk borer, Stink bug, Tobacco budworm, Western bean cutworm, Western corn rootworm beetle1

1adult stages

Corn (sweet only)

21 days

Aphid, Aster leafhopper, Corn silkfly1, Southern armyworm, Spider mite, Tarnished plant bug, Western bean cutworm

1adult stages

Lettuce (head & leaf)

1 day

Alfalfa looper, Aphid, Armyworm, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Corn earworm, Cutworm, Diamondback moth, European corn borer, Fall armyworm, Flea beetle, Grasshopper, Green cloverworm, Imported cabbageworm, Japanese beetle1, Leafhopper, Meadow spittlebug, Plant bug, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Southern armyworm, Spider mite, Stink bug, Tobacco budworm, Vegetable weevil, Whitefly

1adult stages

Onion (bulb) & Garlic

14 days

Aphid, Armyworm, Cutworm, Flower thrips, Leafminer1, Onion maggot1, Onion thrips, Plant bug, Seedcorn maggot1, Stink bug, Tobacco thrips, Western flower thrips

1adult stages

Tomato & Tomatillo

5 days

Aphid, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Colorado potato beetle, Cutworm spp., European corn borer, Fall armyworm, Flea beetle, Grasshopper, Hornworm, Leafhopper, Leafminer, Meadow spittlebug, Plant bug, Southern armyworm, Stink bug, Tobacco budworm, Tomato fruitworm, Tomato pinworm, Yellow-striped armyworm, Whitefly

Pesticide Storage: Store and transport in upright position. Store only in original container, in a cool dry place inaccessible to children or pets.

Pesticide Disposal: If partly filled – Call your local solid waste agency or 1-800-529-3394 for disposal instructions. Never place unused product down any indoor or outdoor drain.

Container Disposal: If empty – Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Offer for recycling, if available.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

CAUTION: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum or using tobacco.

FIRST AID:

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also call 1-800-558-5252 or contact the National Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for emergency medical treatment information.

If Swallowed: Call a Poison Control Center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a Poison Control Center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If in Eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a Poison Control Center or doctor for treatment advice.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

This product is extremely toxic to fish. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area.

This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are visiting the treatment area.

What is OFF!® Bug Control?

OFF!® Bug Control (Backyard Pre-Treat) is a liquid concentrate that protects bushes, flowers and other outdoor surfaces from over 110 types of insects such as mosquitoes, ants and fleas. The bottle attaches to the end of a garden hose, providing a non-staining formula for long-lasting insect protection. This product is non-staining to most home siding, depending on age and cleanliness. Prior to applying this product to areas that may contact home siding (including vinyl siding), test in a hidden area and recheck in a few hours. If any staining is observed, do not use this product.

How much coverage will one bottle of OFF!® Bug Control provide?

One quart-size bottle of OFF!® Bug Control covers up to 16,000 sq. ft.

Can I use OFF!® Bug Control around pets and children?

No, do not allow children or pets into the treated area until the spray has dried completely.

Can I use OFF!® Bug Control on my crops/vegetables?

When used according to label directions, OFF!® Bug Control may be used on crops listed on the label.

Can OFF!® Bug Control be used on firewood?

No, do not use this product on firewood. Discard any firewood that may have come in contact with this product.

Can OFF!® Bug Control be used on vinyl siding?

This product is non-staining to most home siding, depending on age and cleanliness. Prior to applying this product to areas that may contact home siding, test in a hidden area and check after a few hours. If any staining is observed, do not use this product.

How long will OFF!® Bug Control work once it has been applied?

Once applied, OFF!® Bug Control kills insects outside on outdoor surfaces for up to eight weeks.

Where can I purchase OFF!® Bug Control?

OFF!® Bug Control can be found in your local lawn and garden or home improvement store in either the pest control aisle next to your favorite OFF!® products or in the Lawn & Garden section. Find out where you can buy OFF!® products.

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