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This is a Menthol Label which contains information for the legal use of Mite-A-Thol.  We are going to point out in areas of this label what the law requires.  

Mite-A  Thol

Menthol

FOR USE IN OVER-WINTERING HONEY BEE HiVES FOR

THE CONTROL OF TRACHEAL MiTE

Packed and Distributed by Mann Lake Ltd.

Active Ingredient:

                                                     Mite-A-Thol 99.94%

                                        Inert Ingredient 0.06%

Net Wcight..1.8 oz. (50 Grams)

EPA Registration Numbcr 6167 1-1

EPA Est Number 061671MN001

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

DANGER

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

DANGER

Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear goggles and chemical resistant gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Note that the label includes a warning and how the handler should handle the chemical.  It also contains a statement of what to do if the chemical is swallowed, inhaled, comes in contact with the skin, or gets in ones eyes.

STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT

If SWALLOWED: Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Do not give anything by mouth or induce vomiting to an unconscious person.

If INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if indicated.

If ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists..

If IN EYES: Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

The label then contains directions for use.  Note that it is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Treat each over-wintering hive with 1.8 ounces (50 grams) of Mlte-A-Thol during this period when there is no surplus honey flow and daytime temperatures are expected to reach at least 60 degrees Farenheight. Mite-A-Thol should be enclosed in approximately a 7 inch square plastic screaning or similar porous packet placed on the top bars or on the bottom board of the over-wintering hive. Menthol placed on the top bars is the preferred method of treatment at temperatures below a dayatime high of 80 degrees Farenheight. If daytime high is above 80 degrees Farenheight, place the Mite-A-Thol packed on the bottom board. Replace the packets in the over-wintered hive with fresh packets as needed to maintain Mite-A-Thol in the hive. Ten to twelve weeks after the initial treatment remove all Mite-A-Thol packets from the hive. Remove all Mite-A-Thol packets from hives at least 1 month before the beginning of the surplus honey flow to prevent contamination of marketable honey. If colonies are treated during the honey flow, the bees may be repelled from the bee hive and honey production reduced.

Note: above statements on contamination of honey crop - how long to leave the product in the hive, and when it is to be removed.   Did you know you are responsible for any contamination of marketed honey sold by you.  Packers often require you to sign a statement that you have not used chemicals illegally.

The use of Mite-A-Thol in areas where there is no stop in brood production may result in reduction of honey production.

Worker Safety Reentry Interval. The reentry time is zero, but when opening treated hive, allow accumulated vapors to vent before working hive.

[This label must be in the possession of the user at the time of the pesticide application.]

When you sell or give away any restricted Chemical be sure to include a label with it.  I have heard of a beekeeper who sold equipment--break a 100 pack of Apistan up into small units and sold them in plastic freezer bags.  He was caught and fined $1000.00.   His total sales did not come to half of that.  He now advises other to forget about helping your fellow beekeeper out by giving or selling Apistan in two or four strips.  

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL:

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.

STORAGE:

Keep container tightly closed. Store in original container. Keep cool in storage.

DISPOSAL:

Cardboard Containers With Plastic Liners: Completely empty liner by shaking and tapping sides and bottom to loosen clinging particles. Empty residue into application equipment. Then dispose of liner in a sanitary landfill or by incineration of allowed by State and Local authorities. If cardboard container is contaminated and cannot be reused, dispose of it in the same manner.

Paper and Plastic Bags: Dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by State and Local Authorities by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
  • You are responsible for disposing of the containers and the packets in approved manners.  They are listed above.  Throwing them on the ground is a violation of the law.

    • PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED BY:

    Mann Lake Ltd.

    501 S. lit St. - Hackensack, MN 56452-2001

    Office - 218-675-6688

    Order~ - 800-233-6663

    FAX- 218-675-6156

    WARRANTY

    This product conforms to the chemical description on the label thereof and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on such label only when used in accordance with the directions under normal use conditrions. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of the product. Bee injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other material, or the manner of use or application.

    Mann Lake Ltd. in no case shall be liable for consequential, special or indirect damages resulting from the use or handling of this product.  All such risks shall be assumed by the buyer.  Mann Lake Ltd. makes no warranties of Merchantablility or fitness for a particular purpose nor any other express or implied warranty except as stated above.

    The warranty at the end of the label is the statement that is provided by the manufacturer of the product.  It protects their butt.