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BioCycle September 2005, Vol. 46, No. 9, p. 50
Study identifies factors influencing bioaerosol generation and dispersion —
useful data for establishing a safety boundary around composting plants and
making modifications to operational procedures to reduce environmental
impact.
Miguel A. Sanchez-Monedero, Edward I. Stentiford and Sari T. Urpilainen
NORMAL operations taking place at composting plants can be the source of
potential environmental impacts related to odors, bioaerosols, noise and dust.
The release of microorganisms in the form of bioaerosols has been a focus of
study for many years as far as the potential health impacts are concerned. This is
not only for the workers at the plant but also for local residents as a result of the
inhalation of these bioaerosols.
Bioaerosols generated at composting plants are mainly airborne microorganisms
and microbial constituents, which are released from the processes where the
vigorous movement of material is involved, mainly during fresh waste delivery,
shredding, compost pile turning and compost screening. (Millner et al. 1994)
prepared an excellent state of the art summary on bioaerosols generated at
composting facilities and their potential effects. Their work focused on the
impact of airborne Aspergillus fumigatus spores on human health that included:
invasive aspergillosis, allergenic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, acute allergic
alveolitis, asthma induced by aspergillosis, aspergillus sinusitis and different
allergies.
The release of bioaerosols is particularly relevant for composting plants
operating in the open as the bioaerosols are released directly into the
surrounding area without any pretreatment such as biofilters or bioscrubbers, as
happens in enclosed systems. According to the last survey of the composting
industry in the United Kingdom (UK), performed by the UK Composting
Association, about 1.97 million metric tons of materials were composted by 325
processors in the 2003-2004 period. Most composting plants operating in the
UK are treating source separated green wastes by windrowing on concrete pads
in the open air. These sites often are established at landfills (diverting green
waste from disposal). The landfill site will potentially use the compost produced
as either daily or final cover. Due to the characteristics of these composting sites
and the distant location of landfills with respect to residential areas, the potential
sensitive receptors for the bioaerosols are expected to be the site workers rather
than local residents.
The UK Composting Association, following some research on bio -aerosol
generation and dispersion, proposed a standard procedure for bioaerosol
monitoring at composting facilities that has wide acceptance in the UK. This
protocol (Gilbert, E.J., et al., 1999) is based on the monitoring of two airborne
microorganisms (Aspergillus fumigatus and total mesophilic bacteria) by
impaction at different upwind and downwind locations at composting plants.
The aim of our research study was to monitor the amount of Aspergillus
fumigatus and total mesophilic bacteria generated at a typical green waste
composting plant over one year of normal operation. The intention was to
determine the main activities generating bioaerosols and the levels to which site
workers were exposed during normal plant activities.
EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
Composting took place at a full-scale plant in the North of England, located at a
landfill. Plant throughput was about 10,000 metric tons per year of source
separated green wastes from different municipalities in the surrounding area.
The shredded feedstock was composted in trapezoidal cross section windrows
25 in by 3 in by 2 m (length x width x height) over a 18 week period on a
concrete pad in the open air. The windrows were turned using a front-end loader
once a week for the first 10 weeks and then the material was allowed to mature
for a period of eight weeks with no further turning. Each turn moved the
composting piles along the length of the composting pad to the opposite end of
the site, where screening took place. After screening, the compost was
temporarily stored at the northern edge of the concrete area for subsequent use
as landfill cover.
The composting pad was bounded on the south edge by the access road to the
landfill (Figure 1, page 50). A pedestrian footpath ran along the northern and
eastern edges to which the public had free access (although it was not heavily
used). The western edge was bounded by an open area of rough ground, which
was the property of the landfill operators who could control access to it.
The sampling points (Figure 1) are described in the following paragraphs.
Upwind and downwind sites were located according to the different wind
directions during different sampling dates. Background locations (U1, U2 and
U3) represented upwind sites where the airborne microorganism concentrations
were likely to be unaffected by the plant operations on site. Sampling points
were located either 25 in (Ul and U3) or 40 in (U2) away from the operational
activities.
Downwind locations (D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6) corresponded to the airborne
microorganism concentration at locations downwind from the operational
activities taking place on site. D1 and D6 were located 40 in downwind, along
the footpath on the northern and eastern edges of the site; D4 was located 25 in
downwind, south to the main access road to the landfill; D2 and D3 were
located 300 m and 200 in downwind on the northern edge of the site,
respectively; and D5 was 200 in downwind, behind the main access road to the
landfill on the southern edge of the site.
Airborne microorganism concentration was monitored for a 12 month period.
Sampling frequency was adapted to operational and meteorological conditions;
no samples were taken during the winter. A six stage Andersen viable impactor
sampler was used to collect the samples on site. The inlet of the air sampler was
at 1.8 in above the ground and the sampling time was one minute. Petri dishes
containing the agar medium were in the sampler. Once the required air had been
drawn through, the plates were covered and incubated. Aspergillus fumigatus
detection and enumeration were carried out according to the method of Fisher et
al. (1998). Mesophilic bacteria detection and quantification were carried out
according to the method used by Lacey and Williamson (Sanchez-Monedero,
M.A.; et al., 2003) and incorporated into the UK Composting Association
protocol. The results were calculated as the geometric mean of the replicates
and were expressed as colony forming units per cubic meter of air (cfu m3). The
detection limit was
The meteorological conditions corresponded to the average recorded during the
monitoring time at each sampling location. Wind speed and ambient
temperature were recorded with a digital thermo-anemometer. Wind direction
was taken from the meteorological station located on the roof of the site office
building (500 m away from the composting pad).
Monitoring in the open air is exposed to the weather conditions. During the
monitoring event there may be sudden changes in wind speed and direction that
directly affect the sampling. Error figures (in brackets in Tables 1 and 2) give an
idea of the experimental variation of the results due to the weather conditions
(according to the statistical analysis of the data). In some cases errors are quite
low (small differences between duplicates), but occasionally they may be rather
large (duplicates rather different because of the variable weather conditions). It
is expected that the variation between duplicates or triplicates of experimental
results are much larger than laboratoiy scale experiments (under controlled
conditions).
Experimental data were subjected to analysis of variance procedure (SPSS 11.0)
to determine the effect of seasonal variation, dispersion and operational
activities on airborne microorganism concentration. Analysis of variance
(ANOVA) was performed for Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria
after logarithmic transformation of their concentrations. Multiple mean
separations were performed using Duncan's multiple range test at P < 0.05.
MONITORING RESULTS
Tables 1 and 2 show the concentration of Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic
bacteria at different upwind and downwind locations around the composting
plant, under different operational conditions during one year of monitoring. The
concentration of both microorganisms measured at upwind locations remained
within the same range for the whole monitoring period, varying from less than
102 up to 103 cfu m3. These concentrations represented the background levels
for both microorganisms at the composting site, unaffected by the operational
activities. They were within the expected range usually found for Aspergillus
fumigatus during normal agricultural activities and are higher than the levels
measured in other open environments or in indoor air (Millner et al., 1994). The
cause of these somewhat enhanced background levels was due to other
operations, external to the composting site, possibly related to the normal
activities taking place on and around the adjacent landfill site.
Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria concentrations recorded at
downwind locations, when no vigorous activity was taking place on the
composting site, were no different from the background levels. However,
vigorous activities such as green waste shredding, mature compost screening
and pile turning generated a similar increase in the concentrations of both
airborne microorganisms at downwind locations. The concentrations recorded
during these operational activities at the potential sensitive receptor locations
varied over a wide range, from 1.5 X 102 to higher than 2.9X 105 cfu m3 at
downwind location D 1 (40 in downwind) and from 1.5 X 102 to 2.9x 103 cfu m3
at downwind location D3 (300 in downwind).
The airborne concentrations at 25 and 40 in downwind were strongly affected
by the composting activities that typically caused an increase up to two
logarithmic units for both microorganisms as a consequence of the vigorous
movement of material. These results were in the range, between 103 to 106 cfu
m3, which is in agreement with the results of other authors working in with
similar conditions (Fischer, J.L. et al., 1998; Millner, P.D., et al., 1980;
Sdnchez-Monedero, M.A., et al., 2003).
The amounts recorded at downwind locations D2, D3 and D5 (200 and 300 in
downwind) during vigorous activity were similar to background levels
reflecting the good air dispersion. The amounts of the airborne concentrations at
these downwind locations were occasionally slightly above the background
levels, but never exceeded 2.9X 103 cfu m3. These occasional high levels at
relatively long downwind distances could be due either to the meteorological
conditions, a key factor affecting dispersion, or to different sources of
bioaerosols other than the composting operation (adjacent landfill site).
The importance of assessing when levels reach background values relates to the
fact that this has often been used as the minimum distance open composting
plants need to be from sensitive recs.lptors: For example, the UK_ Environment
Agency is currently using 250 m as the i'm=u.-m separation distance for these
plants, which is in line with the results from this work.
During the study, even though the sampling dates covered a 12 -month period,
the data did not show any variations that could have been attributed to seasonal
changes. Meteorological conditions, particularly wind speed and direction, were
the main factors governing the airborne dispersion from the composting pad.
Sudden changes in meteorological conditions did in some cases produce a high
standard deviation in the concentration for both microorganisms over the
sampling period. These practical difficulties when monitoring open facilities are
a common occurrence. While they reflect the true variation under those
conditions, they can limit the validity of some of the conclusions drawn from
the experimental results. Similar comments and observations have been made
by other workers (Reinthaler, F.F. et al., 1997; Recer, G.M, et al., 2001; Gilbert,
E.J., et al., 2002).
ASSESSMENT OF BIOAEROSOL SOURCES
Figure 2 shows the annual average of Aspergillus fumigatus and nmesophilic
bacteria concentrations on the potential sensitive receptor location (Downwind
1) adjacent to the composting site under different operational activities.
Airborne concentrations 40 m downwind when no activity was taking place and
when the footpath was upwind did not differ from background levels. Shredding
and turning produced the largest increase of airborne concentrations up to two
logarithmic units higher than background levels.
Screening of mature compost and the movement of mature compost (piling and
truck loading) caused an intermediate effect; there was a larger increase in
mesophilic bacteria levels than in Aspergillus fumigatus. The amount of
mesophilic bacteria generated in these less vigorous operations was not
significantly different from the amount generated by the other activities.
However, the Aspergillus fumigatus levels were significantly lower than in
other activities., and similar to those of the background levels. In the case of
Aspergillus fumigatus, this effect may have been due to the sanitization
achieved during the coin posti.ng process (Fischer, J.L., et al., 1998). (file
temperati_ire was over 70°C over most of the comporting period.) Based on the
assumption that the sanitization effect would have had an impact on the
Aspergillus fumigatus, we would have expected a decrease in the concentration
of this microorganism if the composting process was performed effectively
(keeping high temperatures, frequent turning of material, avoiding mixing with
fresh materials, etc). Piling and loading of mature compost did not involve
vigorous movement of material and had relatively low levels of Aspergillus
fumigatus when compared to the other activities such as shredding or screening
that required continuous movement of material.
ASSESSMENT OF POTENTIAL RISK FOR SITE WORKERS
There is no dose -response in -formation available for the effect of Aspergillus
fumigatus on the health of workers, but it has been proposed that the amount of
total bacteria should not be over 5 X 103 or 104 cfu m3 for an eight-hour working
day (Sigsgaard, T., et al., 1990). On this basis, the background levels registered
during the monitoring (from 102 to 103 cfu m3) should not have any health
impact for plant operators as long as they do not have established
immunodeficiency or breathing problems. In the case of meso-philic bacteria,
the concentrations recorded 40 m downwind were higher than the range
proposed in the literature indicating a greater potential risk. The concentration
of Aspergillus fumigatus measured 40 m downwind were at levels that other
authors have previously reported to be the cause of bronchitis and
gastrointestinal complaints from the staff during waste collection (Nielsen,
E.M., et al., 1997). As a minimum requirement at these levels, Kiviranta et al.
(1999) recommended the use of personal protective equipment for plant
operators. Even if the dose -response for Aspergillus fumigatus exposure has not
been established, the levels recorded at locations 40 m downwind from the
composting activities would make it advisable for appropriate masks to be worn
by site staff working inside the composting plant or by those using the internal
pedestrian access. It would also be advisable to temporarily interrupt any
vigorous activity related to composting whenever the installation was used by
staff or visitors not using the appropriated breathing masks.
For the site in question, the levels of airborne microorganisms at the site
boundaries differed very little from background concentrations. Consequently,
as far as Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria are concerned, the local
residents would not be considered to be at risk from infection related to the
composting operation.
Miguel Sanchez-Monedero is with CERAS-CSIC at the Campus Universitario
de Espinardo in Murcia, Spain(monedero(a cebas. cslc. es). Edward Stentiford
and Sari T. Urpilainen are in the School of Civil Engineering, The University of
Leeds, LS2 9JT Leeds, UK. This article is based on a paper originally published
in the Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and reprinted with the association's permission.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This research was supported through a European Community Marie Curie
Fellowship. Disclaimer: The authors are solely responsible for information
communicated and the European Commission is not responsible for any view or
results expressed.
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Fischer, J.L., Beffa, T., Lyon, P.F., Aragno, M. Aspergillus fumigatus in
windrow composting: effect of turning frequency, Waste Manage. Res. 1998,
16(4), 320-329.
Folmsbee, M., Strevett, K.A. Bioaerosol concentration at an outdoor
composting center, J. Air Waste Manage. Assoc. 1999, 49, 554-561.
Gilbert, E.J., Kelsey, A., Karnon, J.D., Swan, J.R.M., Crook, B. Preliminary
results of monitoring the release of bioaerosols from composting facilities in the
UK: interpretation, modelling and appraisal of mitigation measures. In
Proceedings of the International Symposium Composting & Compost
Utilization, Ohio, USA, May 6-8, 2002, 1094-1105.
Gilbert, E.J., Ward, C.W. Standardized Protocol for the Sampling and
Enumeration of Airborne Microorganisms at Composting Facilities, The
Composting Association, Coventry, UK. 1999, p30.
Hryhorezuk, D., Curtis, L., Scheff, P., Chung, J., Rizzo, M., Lewis, C., Keys,
N., Moomey, M. Bioaerosol emissions from a suburban yard waste composting
facility, Ann. Agric. Environ. Med. 2001, 8, 177-185.
Kiviranta, H., Tuomainen, A., Reiman, 1\4., Laitinen, S., Nevalainen, A.,
Liesivuori, J. Exposure to airborne microorganisms and volatile organic
compounds in different types of waste handling, Ann. Agric. Environ. Med.
1999, 69 39-44
Millner, P.D., Bassett, D.A., Marsh, P.B. Dispersal of aspergillus fumigatus
from sewage sludge compost piles subjected to mechanical agitation in open air,
App. Environ. Microbiol. 1980, 39(5), 1000-1009.
Millner, P.D., Olenchock, S.A., Epstein, E., Rylander, R., Haines, J., Walker, J.,
Ooi, B.L., Horne, E., Maritato, M. Bioaerosols associated with composting
facilities, Compost Sci. Util. 1994, 2(4), 6-57.
Nielsen, E.M., Breum, N.O., Nielsen, B.H., Wurtz, H., Poulsen, O.M:,
Midtgaard, U. Bioaerosol exposure in waste collection: a comparative study on
the significance of collection equipment, type of waste and seasonal variation,
Ann. Occup. Hyg. 1997, 41(3), 325-344.
Recer, G.M., Browne, M.L., Horn, E.G., Hill, K.M., Boehler, W.F. Ambient air
levels of Aspergillus fumigatus and thermophilic actinomycetes in a residential
neighborhood near a yard -waste composting facility, Aerobiologia. 2001, 17,
99-108.
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M., Pichler- S emmelrock, F., Pridnig, G., Schlacher, R. The assessment of
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a garbage -handling plant, Am. J. Ind. Med. 1990, 17, 92-93.
RESEARCH FINDING HIGHLIGHTS
THE BACKGROUND levels for Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria
varied within the range from less than 102 up to 103 cfu m3.
o The concentrations measured at locations downwind, potentially considered as
sensible receptors, when no vigorous activity was taking place were no different
from the background levels.
o Vigorous activities such as shredding, turning and screening were identified as
the major sources of bioaerosol generation and release and caused an increase in
both Aspergillus fumigatus and mesophilic bacteria concentrations on the
adjacent footpath up to 2 log units higher than background levels. The amounts
measured 300 m downwind of the operational activities did not differ from the
background levels.
o Meteorological conditions were thought to be the main factors affecting
airborne dispersion from the composting pad.
o The high levels recorded In the operating area when vigorous activities were
taking place suggested that it would be advisable for staff in that area to have
appropriate respiratory protection equipment.
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Kevin Mayhugh <Kevin.Mayhugh@rulesteel.com>
To: Mike Murgoitio <mikemurgoitio@gmail.com>
Michael,
Below are the decibel reductions and muffler grade options:
• Super Critical grade 30-42 dBA
• Critical grade
18-32 dBA
• Residential grade
18-23 dBA
• Industrial grade
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• Spark Arrestor
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Thanks,
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Kevin Mayhugh
Product Manager
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Mike Murgoitio <mikemurgoitio@gmail.com>
Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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To: Mike Murgoitio <mikemurgoitio@gmail.com>
Mike,
See below:
Mike Murgoitio <mikemurgoitio@gmail.com>
Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 3:21 PM
• Super Critical grade (30.42 dBA): 4" larger in diameter than industrial grade and 24" longer
o $11,853.00
• Critical grade (18-32 dBA): roughly the same size as industrial grade
o $10,962.00
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July 16, 2018
Michael Murgoitio
Timber Creek Recycling LLC
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RE: Site Visit Request Timber Creek Recycling LLC (Meridian, Ada County)
Dear Mr. Murgoitio:
C.L. "Butch" Otter, Governor
John H. Tippets, Director
Timber Creek Recycling LLC requested a site visit from DEQ sometime during the week of July 9, to July
13, 2018 to compare site operations to the solid waste rules in IDAPA 58.01.06.
DEQ had previously inspected the site June 5, 2018 as result of a complaint of wood waste
contaminating a nearby canal. During the June 5th inspection, DEQ did not observe any leachate or other
contaminant discharge from the pile of wood waste that may have impacted the nearby canal. However,
two items were noted regarding the solid waste rules. 1) A pile (approximately 10 to 20 cubic yards) of
material that appeared to be a mixture of municipal solid waste and untreated wood and 2) windrows of
organic material that appeared to be greater than 600 cubic yards used as an agricultural amendment for
the farm. DEQ brought these two items to the attention of Timber Creek Recycling and requested these
items be addressed.
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issues observed on June 5, 2018 appeared to be corrected and there did not appear to be any other
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Odor Control Plan (OCP)
The Odor Control Plan (OCP) will control and reduce odors to the extent necessary to prevent
nuisance conditions from occurring. In addition, the TMSCF OCP specifies the manner of
accomplishing this goal.
The TMSCF OCP is designed to identify, document, and then mitigate odors. Because the
transmission of odor depends on atmospheric conditions, the facility will operate a weather
station which records date, time, temperature, wind direction and speed, precipitation, relative
humidity, and barometric pressure. The information gathered by the weather station is used to
assist in identifying the source of the odor, verifying the legitimacy of odor complaints, and
establishing seasonal weather patterns.
The following specific steps will be taken in implementing the TMSCF OCP.
1.0 FEEDSTOCK PROCESS AND PROQUCT MONITORING
1.1 The objective of the feedstock process and product monitoring is to
establish guidelines that result in a compost product of value with minimal impact to
the environment.
The compost process takes place in several steps and each step will have specific
goals that lead to the final product quality objective. These common goals are:
• Maximize mixing
• Optimize panicle size
• Optimize moisture content
• Promote biological activity
• Optimize nutrient content, carbon to nitrogen ration
• Provide suffeclent oxugen
• Control pH
The following sections describe how these will be monitored in the
feedstock and composting process to help minimize odors and achieve optimum
operating conditions.
1.2 Monitoring Feedstock
Initial characteristics are critical to successful composting and affect a number of
processing parameters, including: processing time, aeration requirements, odor
generation, leachate production and final product quality.
The following parameters are significant in the initial mix:
• Porosity
• Moisture content
Available carbon content
• Nutrient content (i.e., (;:N Ratio)
• pH
• Visual / qualitative
Trained and experienced compost facility operators can utilize simple qualitative tests as aids to
operations. The visual appearance of the material at all phases of the mixing and composting
process provides valuable insights into the status of the process. Color, moisture, particle size
and void spaces, absence of mix "balls" and odor are useful visual/qualitative indicators of
nutrients present. Of primary use during the initial mix operation is the squeeze test for free
moisture, the observed thoroughness of mixing, and the adequacy of void spaces in the mix,
1.3 Process Monitoring
Process monitoring entails the regular collection of data pertinent to the composting process, In
addition, the data should be examined to determine if and what process adjustments need to be
made. The following parameters should be monitored on a regular basis:
• Decomposition
* Bulk Density
Moisture Content
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Qualitative Parameters, Odor, Color and Texture
Assessing the compost visually and by smell and feel can provide valuable insight to the
process. It is generally recommended that the sample being assessed be taken from the pile
interior (deeper than 36 inches) with a front-end loader, The senses can be used to assess the
following parameters:
• Moisture content — composting material should feel moist but not excessively
wet, When squeezed in a fist, free water should not drip from the material,
• Aeration — a sour or pungent odor is an indication that the pile is anaerobic and
that turning (i.e., frequency and duration) should be increased.
• Porosity — the compost should have a granular, chunky appearance, A fine
texture is an indication the material may not be sufficiently bulked.
• Temperature , Pile temperatures are taken from eight places in each pile at
three different depths, The 24 measurements are taken daily until 13111F or
higher for three days are recorded to assure process to further reduce
pathogens (PFPP) and until a temperature of 104°F or higher is reached for 14
days. These temperatures are recorded and saved onsite.
Table 1.1 is a summary of the parameters the site operator will observe to assure successful
composting,
2.0 IDENTIFYING THE PRESENCE OF ODOR
3.0
2.1 The first step in the process of controlling odors is to determine if odors are present.
For the purpose of the TMSCF OCP, the presence of odor is identified in one of the two
following ways:
2.1.1 Odors identified by Republic personnel, through self -inspection or on-the-job
observations.
2.1.2 Odors identified by sources other than Republic personnel. These odors
are often identified through our "odor notification group."
These two methods of identifying odors and how they are managed as part of the
TMSCF OCP are discussed in the following sections.
2.2 Odors Identified Through Self -Inspection
2.2.1 The primary objective of the TMSCF OCP is to identify and mitigate odors
from the facility before the odors can have an impact on the local
community, i.e., to eliminate odor complaints. This is accomplished through
the use of self -inspections.
2,2.2 Self -inspection will be performed on a monthly basis by the Operations
Supervisor, Division Manager, or their designees, It consists of one or more
of these individuals touring the facility specifically to identify odors, The
results of the inspection will be documented on the form provided in
Appendix A. Any odors identified through self -inspection will be mitigated in
accordance with the guidance for mitigation provided later in this TMSCF
OCP. An odor crossing the property boundary is the criteria for mitigation,
i,e., if the individual performing the self -inspection is standing on the
property boundary and an odor from the facility can be detected, then
mitigation of the odor Is required.
3.1 If the TMSCF OCP is not implemented or is poorly implemented, then the primary goal
of mitigating odors before odors can impact the local community will not be achieved.
When this happens, it is inevitable that odor complaints will be generated. All odors
brought to the attention of the facility management by individuals other than Republic
employees must be investigated and documented.
3.2 Upon receipt of an odor complaint, the fallowing actions will be taken;
3,2.3 Upon receipt of an odor complaint, the complaint should be investigated by
the Operations Supervisor, Division Manager, or their designees.
3.2.4 The investigation should include completing the form in Appendix B.
3.2.5 All complaints from the public, whether verbal or written, will be reported to
the Idaho Central District of Health Department, TMSCF, GM, DM, and E N4,
4.0 IDENTIFYING THE SOURCE OF ODOR
5.0
4.1 Once the presence of odor is identified through either self -inspection or through an odor
complaint, the source of the odor needs to be identified. The source of the odor must first
be identified before it can be mitigated. Typically, the source of the odor is readily
identifiable. However, if the source of the odor is not obvious and cannot be traced
immediately to a feature or activity at the facility, the following steps provide a methodology
for identifying the source of the odor:
4.1.1 Using data from the weather station, determine the wind direction at the time
the odor was identified.
4.1.2 Using an aerial photograph, Google Earth, or a plan of the facility, draw a
vector in the same direction as the wind, and intersecting the location where
the odor was identified,
4.1.3 If the vector crosses the facility and the facility is in an upwind position
compared to the location where the odor was identified, then determine the
facility features and activities that lie along the vector.
4.1.4 Compare the identified odor to any odors generated along the wind vector in
an upwind position and determine the source of the odor.
4.1.5 Repeat this process at varying times of the day, under varying operational
conditions, and with varying wind directions until the source of the odor is
identified.
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5.2 Incoming food waste
5.3 Anaerobic piles of material
5.4 Processing anaerobic material
6.0 ODOR MITIGATION
Identifying the source of odor will assist in determining the best means of mitigating the
odor.
6.1 If the odor originates from a specific material, one or more of the following methods
will be selected to mitigate the odor:
6.1.1 Stop taking the objectionable material
6,1.2 Require that the material generator treat the objectionable material to
eliminate odors prior to delivery to the facillty
6.1.3 Immediately cover objectionable materials upon delivery to the facility
6.1.4 Restrict the times when an objectionable material can be delivered to the
facility
6.2 If the odor originates from the facility, one or more of the following methods will be
selected to mitigate the odor:
6.2.1 Add compost as cover material over unprocessed material.
6.2.2 Turn piles more frequently to maintain aerobic conditions rather than
anaerobic conditions
6.2.3 Process odor producing materials when the wind is blowing away frorn the
direction of community members.
6.2.4 Use odor masking or neutralizing agents at the facility
6.3 It should be noted that the last option - use of masking or neutralizing agents -
should be considered as a last resort. Experience has shown that the use of odor
masking or neutralizing agents has proven to be extremely difficult in a composting
facility environment.
6.4 If odors are detected through self -inspection and no complaints have yet been made
by the local community, mitigation of the odor should be accomplished before the
local community can detect the odor. Remember: self -inspection and mitigation is
mandatory for all Republic facilities. Waiting until the local community detects odors
is not an option. If a mitigation method is found to be unsuccessful in controlling
odor, alternate methods must be attempted until a method is found which
successfully mitigates the odor.
7.0 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
7.1 Whenever the monthly odor survey is performed or a complainant is received, the
appropriate document found in the appendices must be completed and maintained
on site as part of the site operating records.
7.2 In addition to maintaining these records, efforts to mitigate odors must be
documented. It is very important to document efforts to mitigate odors whether or not
there have been complaints frorn the public. In the event that a mitigation method is
attempted and found to be ineffective, another mitigation method must be attempted
until the facility is successful in controlling odor. The decision-making process in
choosing a method to control odor must also be documented. In documenting
mitigation efforts, the following information must be recorded:
7.2.1 The reasoning used in selecting the mitigation process.
7.2.2 The manner and extent to which the mitigation efforts are made.
7.2.3 The results of the mitigation effort.
Recording these details may be done through memoranda made to file.
APPENDIX A
MONTHLY ODOR SURVEY FORM
MONTHLY ODOR SURVEY FORM
Facility Name:
Date:
Time of Inspection:
Name of Inspector:
Weather Conditions at Time of Inspection:
Temperature:
Barometric Pressure:
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Precipitation:
Humidity:
Were there any odor observations at facility perimeter?
Yes No If so, describe:
Were there any odor observations at or near the existing disposal area?
Yes No If so, describe:
If there were any odor observations, was the source of the odor identified?
Yes No If so, describe:
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James D. Reynolds, City of Eagle
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David Logan, Director of Ada County Operations
Ted Hutchinson, Deputy Solid Waste Director
Kenneth Wall, Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Kurt Hunt, Landfill Operations Coordinator
Benny Poole, Business Process Analyst
Justin McConnell, Environmental Systems Coordinator
Kathie Herman, Account Clerk
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customers have been encouraged to separate their wood waste from their other waste for recycling,
From its modest beginnings with 10,000 cubic yards of wood recycled the first year, the program has
grown. Over 140,000 cubic yards of wood were recycled in fiscal year 2013. The economic slow -down
has affected the wood -recycling program. In fiscal year 2006, 197,593 cubic yards of wood was recycled;
in fiscal year 2010, 137,220 cubic yards. This is a —30% decrease in volume. This decrease can be
attributed to the reduction in construction in the valley, with less construction there is less material for
disposal. Regardless of the reduction the wood waste recycling program remains the most successful
recycling program at the landfill.
M.M. Demolition is the new contractor for wood and
organics recycling. The former contractor, Enviro-
Progress, opted to terminate their contract with Ada
County in April 2013. For their services in Fiscal Year
2013 Enviro-Progress charged the Landfill $265,646.
After a Request for Proposals was issued, M.M.
Demolition won the bid and started grinding in April
2013.The County pays this firm for material that is
chipped and hauled away from the landfill; M.M
Demolition is paid per cubic yard and they received
$172,602 for their services in fiscal year 2013. The
total amount for wood recycling for fiscal year 2013
was $438,248.
Along with wood recycling, Ada County provides programs to encourage leaf and Christmas tree
recycling. In the fall, residents can bring their leaves to the landfill at no charge during a six-week period.
In addition, following Christmas, residents may bring their Christmas trees, free of charge, to the landfill
for recycling. Even though the contractor charges to dispose of both of these items the landfill absorbs
the cost to dispose of them as part of a community service for Ada County residents.
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construction, there is less material for disposal. Wood waste remains the most successful recycling
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John Evans, City of Garden City
Joe Stear, City of Kuna
Tammy de Weerd, City of Meridian
Chad Bell, City of Star
Scott Williams, Director of Ada County Operations
Ted Hutchinson, Deputy Director of Solid Waste
Kurt Hunt, Solid Waste Manager
Kenneth Wall, Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Theresa Rademacher, Business Analyst
Justin McConnell, Environmental Systems Coordinator
Mary Peru, Account Clerk
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Methods for solid and &Zarcdous 2vastes reduction and di.posal for Corny residents and
businesses. Services provided by the Division include:
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Executive Summary
Landfill Ecotion ics
Ada County Is required, under State of Idaho laws and regulations, to maintain a municipal solid waste
disposal system. To meet these obligations, Ada County established the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund for
deveIopmentand operation of the disposal system. Charged with the responsibilities of complying with
federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, the County's Solid Waste Division oversees operation
and management of the County's:
• Landfill Cells --Hidden Hollow and North Ravine;
• Household Hazardous Waste collection and disposal;
• Electronic, Wood, and organics recycling;
• Solid waste collection contract; and
• 2,700 -acre multi -use Ada County Landfill Complex.
As an enterprisefund, Solid Waste does not receive any supportfrom tax -dollars forthe activities of the
division. Responsibilities are metthrough collection of userfees assessed atthe landfi I I gate, Those fees
support all daily operations, payroll expense, long-term obligations (i.e,, landfill closure and post -closure
care), capital improvements, special waste collections, and diversion and recycling programs (i.e.,
household hazardous waste management, electronic recycling, and organics recycling).
Across the board, waste disposal volumes were fairly consistent over the last three years. Though the
amount of waste has diminished, comparatively from historical levels, the amount of waste is remai ni ng
steady and for fiscal year 2016 there was a slight increase to the amount of waste that the division
brought in. Division revenues are generated mostly th rough waste volumes and expenditures have been
adjusted to compensate forthe lower, yet steady, volumes,
Some of the expenditures that the Landfill has incurred during Fiscal Year 2017 are:
• Closed the Hidden Hollow Cell
• Expanded the gas f I e I d to a I I ow for more gasfrom of Hidden Hol I ow to be extracted
• New E -Waste Contractor
• New Communications Tower
• Upgraded the onsite server
• Purchased new equipmentto ensure safe and effective operations
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The Division
Solid Waste, as a division of the Ada County Operations Department,
functions underAda County's government. As such, the Operations
Di rector reports to the Board of Ada County Commissions. All daily
operational decisions are underthe discretion of the Deputy
Director. Long-term plansforthe landfill are discussed with and
approved by the Board of Ada County Commissioners.
Although the Division has the
large responsibility of ensuring
properdisposal of Ada County's
municipal solid waste, it does so
with a staff of 16 —five of whom
are part-time workers.
To accomplish its responsibilities, goals and mission, the divisionQ
consists of three functions identified by their primary objectives. The three divisions are Solid Waste,
Hazardous Waste, and Environmental. Although the functions define the division of labor, the three
functions are closely allied and coordinated to achieve the common objectives of environmentally and
fiscaIIysound management of Ada County's municipal solid waste manage mentsystem.
Sofid Waste
The oversight of the daily operations and landfill activities fall under the Solid Waste division. This
f unction works d i rectlywith the onsite contractors i n the daily receipt, placement and coverof thewaste into
the landfill or through the wood -waste recycling area.
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The Fnvironmentoldivision oversees operation and maintenance of the landfill -gas extraction system,
I eachate collection and control systems, and other environmental facilities located atthe Hidden Hollow
Sanitary Landfill. This function is also responsible for creating reports regarding systems function and
operation.
Hazardous Waste
The Hazardous Waste d ivlsion oversees operation and maintenance of the County s hazardous materials
collection program. This function works with the municipalities inthe Countyto provide a seamless program
for proper disposal of household hazardous wastes.
Engineering
CH2M HILL, Inc, is the Division's engineering consuitant. They provide a full -range of engineering services that
includes annual operations, surveying, rate-of-filIcaI cuIations, landfill gas system design, and support services.
CH2M Hill operates under two different contracts, one for the operations of the landfill and anotherforthe
environmental impact of the Iandfill.The operations contract resulted in $730,022.16 to CH2M Hill, Inc. For their
services regarding the environmental contract CH2M Hill, Inc, received $190,760.73. In fiscal year 2017, the
County paid CH2M HILL an accumulative $920,782,89 for their services for both the operations, and the
environmental division,
Organics Recycling
Wood -waste recycling is a very popular and highly
successful program at the landfill. Since 1994, landfill
customers have been encouraged to separate their
wood waste from their other waste for recycling.
From its modest beginnings with 10,000 cubic yards
of wood recycled the first year, the program has
grown. 77,188 cubic yards of wood were recycled in
fiscalyear2017, includingtheseasonal free Christmas
tree disposal. The total weight for wood recycling and
Christmas Trees exceeded 15,600 pounds. M.M.
Demolition is the contractor for wood and organics
recycling. The County pays this firm for material that
is chipped and hauled away from the landfill; K/1 P%/1
Demolition is paid percubicyard and they received forwood recycling for fiscal year 2017was $585,199.80.
Along with wood recycling, Ada County provides programs to encourage leaf and Christmas tree recycling, in the
fall, residentscan bring their leaves tothe landfill at no charge during a six-week period, in addition, following
Christmas, residents may bring thei r Chri stmas trees, free of charge, to the landfill for recycl i ng. Eve n though the
contractor charges to dispose of both ofthese items the landfill absorbs the cost to dispose of them as part of a
community service for Ada County residents,
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Flood Waste Recycling
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program saw an increase in volume. With
additional building in the area there was an
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previous year, this was also seen i n the
significant increase in construction and
demolition waste brought to the landfill.
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460
Mrs. Rebecca A. Clemmer
Regulatory Manager
Unified Phosphorus, Inc.
630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 402
King of Prussia, PA 19406
OFFICE OF
PREVENTION. PESTICIDES AND
TOXIC SOBSTANCES
NOV O 5 2009
RE: Notification to correction of emergency contact telephone number and to add
Alternate Brand Name: Speekoz Tengard SFR One -Shot Termitieide/insecticide
EPA Registration Number: 70506-6
Date of Submission: August 13, 2009
Dear Mrs, Clemmer:
The Agency is in receipt of your Application. for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide
Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 dated, August 13, 2009, for the above mentioned product. The
Regisiration Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under
PRN 98-10 and finds that the actions requested fall within the scope of PRN 98-10. The label
submitted with the application has been stamped "Notification" and will be placed in our
records.
If you have any questions, please me directly at 703-305-6249 or .Joyce Edwards of my
staff at 703-308-5479.
Sincerely,
Linda. Arrington
Notifications & Minor Formulations Team Leader
Registration Division (7505P)
Office of Pesticide Programs
Please read instructions on reverse before completh..im
2dtl
Form A ri ,OMB No. 2070.0060, A roval ex fres 9.31-98
United States
Registration
OPP Identifier Number
IVaEnvironmental
Amendment
Protection Agency
X
Other
Washington, DC 20460
Application for Pesticide - Section I
1. CompanylProduct Number
2. EPA Product Manager
3. Proposed Classification
70506-6
Richard Gebken
� None Restricted
11
4, Company/Product (Name)
PM #
United Phosphorus, Inclren and SFR One -Shot
13
5. Name and Address of Applicant (Include ZIP Code)
6. Expedited Review. in accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3)
United Phosphorus, Inc.
(b)(i), my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling
630 Freedom Business Center, Suite 402
to:
King of Prussia, PA 19406
EPA Reg No.
Check if this is a new address
Product Name
Section - II
Amendment— Explain below Final printed labels in response to
Agency letter dated
Resubmission in response to Agency letter dated "Me Too" Application
X Notification — Explain below Other— Explain below
n
llExxplllanation:
Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section II.)
Notification of Alternate Brand Name, and correction of emergency contact telephone number.
This notification is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes have been made
to the labeling or the confidential statement of formula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S,C. Sec. 1001 to willfully make any
false statement to EPA. I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this
product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject to enforcement action and penalties under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA,
Section iII
1. Material This Product Will be Packaged in:
Child -Resistant Packaging
Unit Packaging
Water Soluble Packaging
2. Type
of Container
Yes
Yes
Yes
Metal
HX No
x No
x No
x
N
Plastic
Glass
*Certification must
Paper
if "Yes"
No. per
if "Yes"
No, per
be submitted
Unit Packaging wgt.
container
Package wgt
container
Other (Specify)
3. Location of Net Contents Information
4. Size(s) Retail Container
5. Location of label directions
Ex Label ❑ Container
1 quart, 1.25 gallon, 55 gallon
x On Label
On Label accompanying product
6. Manner in Which Label is Affixed to Product
Lithograph, Other
x
Paper glued
Stenciled
Section iii
1. Contact Person (Complete items directly below for identification of individual to be contacted, if necessary, to process this application.)
Name
I
Title
Telephone No. (Include Area Code)
Rebecca A. Clemmer
Regulatory Manager
610-491-2828
Certification
6. Date Application
I certify that the statements I have made on this form and all attachments thereto are true, accurate and complete.
Received
I acknowledge that any knowingly false or misleading statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment or
both under applicable law
(Stamped)
2. Signature
3. Title
.CL.
Regulatory Manager
4. Typed Name
S. Date
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Rebecca A. Clemmer
August 10, 2009 0
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Tengarod SFR
One -Shot Termiticide/Insecticide
For use as an insecticide on ornamentals grown in interiorscapes, for perimeter insect control on lawns, ornamental trees and
shrubs around residential, institutional, public, commercial and industrial buildings, parks, recreational areas and athletic
fields, treatment of preconstruction lumber and logs, and for use on buildings/structures,
For control of subterranean termites: For use by individuals/ firms licensed or registered by the state to apply termiticide
products. States may have more restrictive requirements regarding qualifications of persons using this product, Consult the
pest control regulatory agency of your state prior to use of this product.
Active Ingredient
Permethrin*.......................................................................................................36.8%
Other Ingredients".......................................................................................63.2%
TOTAL.............:..........................................................................................100.0%
*cis/trans ratio: Max. 42% (*) cls and min. 5{ % (t) trans
** Contains petroleum distillates.
Contains 3.2 pounds permethrin per gallon as an emulsifiable concentrate.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
CAUTION
NOTICE: Before using this product, read the entire Precautionary Statements, Conditions of Sale and Warranty, Directions for Use,
Use Restrictions and Storage and Disposal instructions inside booklet. If the Conditions of Sale and Warranty are not acceptable,
return the product unopened within thirty days of purchase to the place of purchase.
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident call CHEIVITREC 1-800-424.9300
EPA Reg, Pio. 705066 EPA Est. No. is indicated by the first tetter of the batch number printed on this container:
A -66196 -CA -1; 8=37429-GA•01
United Phosphorus Inc, Net Contents;
630 Freedom Business Center 1.25 Gallons (4.75 Liters)
King of Prussia, PA 19406
1.800-438.6071 * www.upi-usa.com
MRST AID
IF SWALLOWED
*
Immediately call a poison control center or doctor
*
Do not induct vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor
*
Do not give any liquid to the person
*
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
IF ON SKIN OR
*
Take off contaminated clothing
CLOTHING
*
Rinse skin immediately with,plenty of water for 15-20 minutes
a
Calla poison control center or doctor for treatment advice
IF IN EYES
Hold eye open and roue slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
*
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye
•
Calla Roison control center or doctor for treatment advice
IF INHALED
*
_
Move person to fresh air
*
If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth
to mouth if possible
•
Calla 2oison control center or doctor for further treatment advice
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Contains petroleum distillates —vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia. For emergency medical assistance,
contact the Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center at 1.866767.5089.
NOTICE: Before using this product, read the entire Precautionary Statements, Conditions of Sale and Warranty, Directions for Use,
Use Restrictions and Storage and Disposal instructions inside booklet. If the Conditions of Sale and Warranty are not acceptable,
return the product unopened within thirty days of purchase to the place of purchase.
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident call CHEIVITREC 1-800-424.9300
EPA Reg, Pio. 705066 EPA Est. No. is indicated by the first tetter of the batch number printed on this container:
A -66196 -CA -1; 8=37429-GA•01
United Phosphorus Inc, Net Contents;
630 Freedom Business Center 1.25 Gallons (4.75 Liters)
King of Prussia, PA 19406
1.800-438.6071 * www.upi-usa.com
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS.
Hazards to Humans & Domestic Animals.
CAUTION. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing
vapor or spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco
Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Environmental Hazards
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to treatment and for 3 days following treatment. Do not apply this pesticide to blooming,
pollen -shedding or nectar -producing parts of plants if bees may forage on the plants during this time period, The 3 day limitation does
not apply if the applicator operates in a state with a formal, state -approved bee protection program, and the applicator follows all
applicable requirements of the state -approved program designed to ensure that managed bees are not present in the treatment area
during this time period.
This product is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is
present or to intertidal areas below, the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of
equipment washwaters. Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift from treated areas.
PhysicaWhemical Hazards
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in,a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
States may have more restrictive requirements regarding qualifications of persons using this product. Consult your State Pest Control
Regulatory Agency prior to use of this product.
Do not allow people or pets on treated surfaces until the spray has dried. Do not touch treated surfaces until the spray has dried.
GENERAL USE INFORMATION
Important
Tengard SFR is toxic to fish. Exercise care when making applications near ponds, lakes, streams, reservoirs and other aquatic
environments where fish are present.
Tengard SFR may also be used as abroadcast or spot application in crawl spaces and indoors to carpeting, wood, tile, concrete or
other structural building materials as a crack and crevice injection, or paint -on treatment. Consult tables for specific use instructions.
Tengard SFR can be applied to interior plantscapes, and landscape omamental gardens including parks, lawns and grounds.
For advice concerning current control practices with relation to specific local conditions, consult your local State Cooperative
Extension or regulatory agencies.
Tengard SFR is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation and is to be diluted with water and applied as an
emulsion. When tank mixing as an emulsion with other products, observe all precautions and limitations on the labels of each product
in the mixture.
Tengard SFR can be tank -mixed with pyrethrin-containing products or Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs). Do not tank mix with
dichlorvos (DDVP) or other fumigant products, Do not tank mix when applied as a soil termiticide.
Applications for the Control
of Subterranean Termites
General Application Instructions
Tengard SFR acts as an insecticidal barrier to control and prevent subterranean termite (Coprolermes, Nelerarermes, Rericulitermes
and Zoofeimopshv) infestations in and around structures. For effective cpntrol the insecticide emulsion must be adequately dispersed
in the soil to establish a barrier between the structure and the termites in the soil. To establish an effective insecticidal barrier with this
product the proper control practices and application techniques should be selected by a trained service technician familiar with current
termite control practices.
When treating adjacent to an existing structure, the applicator must check the area to be treated, and immediately adjacent areas of the
structure, for visible and accessible cracks and holes to prevent any leaks or significant exposures to persons occupying the structure.
People present or residing in the structure during application must be advised to remove their pets and themselves from the structure if
they see any signs of leakage. After application, the applicator is required to check for leaks. All leaks resulting in the deposition of
termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow
people or pets to contact contaminated areas or to reoccupy contaminated areas of the structure until the clean up is completed.
When applying Tengard SFR indoors, procedures should include structural design consideration and variable post -application effects
from heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC)
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Outdoor application procedures should include consideration of such variable factors effected by soil type, soil compaction, grade
conditions, utilities and; location and type of domestic water supply.
Contamination of public and private water supplies must be avoided by using anti -backflow equipment or procedures to prevent
siphonage of insecticide into water supplies. .
Do not contaminate wells or cisterns.
STRUCTURES WITH WELLSJCISTERNS INSIDE FOUNDATIONS
Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a structure can only be treated using the following techniques:
(1) Do not treat soil while it is beneath or within the foundation or along the exterior perimeter of a structure that contains a
well or cistern. The treated backfill method must be used if soil is removed and treated outside/away from the foundation.
The treated backfill technique is described as follows:
(a) Trench and remove soil to be, treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material or into a wheelbarrow.
(b) Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilute emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench, or I
gallon per 1.0 cubic feet of soil, See Mixing Directions section of the label.
(c) After the treated soil has absorbed the diluted emulsion, replace the soil into the trench.
(2) Treat infested and/or damaged wood in place using an injection technique such as described in the Control of Wood
Infesting Insects section of this label.
STRUCTURES WITH ADJACENT WELLS/CISTERNS AND/OR OTHER WATER BODIES
Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water sources such as wells, cisterns, surface ponds, streams, and other bodies of
water and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment instructions listed below prior to making an application.
(1) Prior to treatment, if feasible, expose the water pipe(s) coming from the well to the structure, if the pipe(s) enter the
structure within 3 feet of grade,
(2) Prior to treatment applicators are advised to take precautions to limit the risk of applying the tertniticide into subsurface
drains that could empty into any bodies of water. These precautions include evaluating whether application of the
termiticide to the top of the footer may result in contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as depth to the drain
system and soil type and degree of compaction should be taken into account in determining the depth of treatment.
(3) When appropriate (i.e., on the water side of the structure), the treated backfill technique (described above) can also be
used to minimize off-site movement of termiticide.
Application Rate: Use a 0.5% emulsion for subterranean termites. For other pests on the label use specific listed rates.
The dilute pesticide emulsion must be adequately dispensed in the soil to establish a barrier between the wood and the termites in the
soil. As a good practice: 1) all non-essential wood and cellulose -containing materials should be removed from around foundation
wall's, crawl spaces and porches; 2) eliminate termite access to moisture by repairing faulty plumbing and/or construction grade. Soil
around untreated structural wood in contact with soil should be treated as described below.
To establish an effective insecticidal barrier with this product, the service technician must be familiar with current termite control
practices such as: trenching, rodding, sub -slab injection, coarse fan spraying of soil surfaces, crack and crevice (void) injection,
excavated soil treatment, and brush or spray applications to infested or susceptible wood. These techniques must be correctly
employed to prevent or control infestations to subterranean termites such as Coptotermes, Heterotermes, Reticulitermes, and
Zootermopsis. The biology and behavior of the species involved should be considered by the service technician in determining which
control practices to use to eliminate or prevent termite infestation.
Important:
Contamination of public and private water supplies must be avoided by following these procedures: Use anti -backflow equipment or
procedures to prevent siphonage of insecticide into water supplies. Do not contaminate cisterns or wells.
Do not treat soil that is water saturated or frozen or in any conditions where runoff or movement from the treatment area (site) is likely
to occur.
Do not treat while precipitation is occurring.
Do not apply to drainage systems such as sumps, french drains, leach beds or other effluent discharge systems.
Follow all State and Local specifications for recommended treatment distances of wells. and aquatic habitat.
All holes in commonly occupied areas into which material has been applied must be plugged. Plugs must be of a non -cellulose
material or covered by an impervious, non -cellulose material.
Note: Crawlspaces are considered inside of structure.
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Critical Areas: Critical areas include areas where the foundation is penetrated by utility services, cracks and expansion joints, bath
traps and areas where cement constrictions have been poured adjacent to the foundation such as stairs, patios, and slab additions.
Mixing Directions
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Mixing Instructions: To produce an emulsion, mix Tengard SFR with water only, For the desired application rate, use the
chart below to determine the amount of product required for a given volume of finished emulsion.
Tengard SFR
RatefVolume Conversion Chart
Desired Gallons of
Finished Emulsion
Emulsion Concentration
(Tengard SFR + Water
0,5%
1.0%
2.0%
1
12/3 fl, oz. + 126 1/3 fl. oz,
water
3 1/3 fl. oz. + 124 2/3 D. oz.
Water
6 2/3 fl. oz. + 121 1/3 fl. oz.
water
5
8 1/3 fl. oz. + 4 gal, 119 2/3 fl.
oz. water
16 2/3 fl- oz. + 4 gal, 111 1/3
fl. oz. Water
33 1/3 fl. oz. + 4 gal, 94 2/3 fl,
oz. water
10
16 2/3 fl, oz. + 9 gal, 1.11 i/3
fl, oz. water
33 1/3 fl. oz. + 9 gal, 94 2/3 fl.
oz. Water
66 2/3 fl. oz. + 9 gat, 61 1/3 fl.
oz. water
19
0.25 gal + 18.75 gal water
0.5 gal + 18.5 gal water
1.0 gal + 18 gal water
38
0.50 gat + 37.5 gal water
1.0 gal + 37 gal water
2.0 gal + 36 gal water
58
0.75 gal + 57.25 gal water
1.5 gal + 56.5 gal water
3.0 gal + 55 gal water
96
1.25 gal + 94.75 gal water
2.5 gal + 93.5 gal water
5.0 gal + 91 gal water
192
2.5 gat + 189.5 gal water
5.0 gal + 187 gal water
10.0 gal + 182 gal water
* See Application Volume Considerations section for Pre- & Post-Consiruction Applications below.
Common Units of Measure:
1 pint= 16 fluid ounces (oz.)
1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 128 oz.
Mix the termiticide use dilution in the following manner:
1. Fill tank 1/4 to 1/3 full.
2. Start pump to begin by-pass agitation and place end of treating tool in tank to allow circulation through hose.
3. Add appropriate amount of Tengard SFR. (See Rate[Volume Conversion Chart)
4. Add remaining amount of water.
5. Let pump run and allow recirculation through the hose for 2 to 3 minutes.
Application Volume: To provide maximum control and protection against termite infestation apply the specified volume ofthe
finished water emulsion and active ingredient as set forth in the directions for use section of this label. If soil will not accept the
labeled application volume, the volume may be reduced provided there is a corresponding increase in concentration so that the amount
of active ingredient applied to the soil remains the same.
NOTE: Large reductions of application volume reduce the ability to obtain a continuous barrier. Variance is allowed when volume and
concentration are consistent with label directed rates and a continuous barrier can still be achieved.
Pre- and Post -Construction Applications
Application Volume Considerations: Adjustments to application volumes are often needed to ensure thorough and complete
coverage in different soil types while keeping the application rate as close as possible to the specified labeled use rate. Certain types
of soils, such as clay, require lower volumes of water due to their low permeability characteristics. In such cases reduced volumes of
emulsion can be used while still delivering the necbssary concentration of termiticide to the soil (see Rate/Volume Conversion Chart
above).
Application Volume Adjustments: Where necessary to reduce the application volume for pre- and post -construction treatments, the
volume of a 1.0% emulsion may be reduced by 1/2 the labeled volume or a 2.0% emulsion may be applied at 1/4 the labeled volume
(see Volume Adjustments for Horizontal and Vertical Applications),
Pre -Construction Treatment
Do not apply this product as a pre -construction treatment in the state of Florida,
Tengard SFR may be applied as a vertical and/or horizontal insecticidal barrier to control or prevent infestation of subterranean
termites using a O.S% emulsion.
Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor, construction superintendent, or similar responsible party, of
the intended termiticide application and intended sites of application and instruct the responsible person to notify construction workers
and other individuals to leave the area to be treated during application and until the termiticide is absorbed into the soil.
DO NOT APPLY AT A LOWER DOSAGE AND/OR CONCENTRATION THAN SPECIFIED ON THIS LABEL FOR
APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THV FINISHED GRADE,
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When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the termitieide as the backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor
fails to notify the applicator to permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum depth of 4 feet after the backfill has been installed. The
applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements,
at the rate prescribed from grade to a minimum depth of 4 feet. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the
soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. However, in no case should a structure be treated below
the footing.
Horizontal Barrier: Pre -construction horizontal termiticide barrier applications are most commonly made to soil that will be covered
(i.e., concrete slabs and footings, porches, stairs and crawl spaces). Using a coarse spray nozzle at low pressure (less than 50 psi)
apply 1 gallon of a 0.5% emulsion per 10 square feet. If fill consists of gravel or other coarse material use a rate of 1.5 gallons of a
0.5% emulsion per 10 square feet (see Volume Adjustment Chart below). If more than 24 hours is expected between the time of
application and pouring of the concrete, it is recommended that the site be covered with a waterproof barrier (polyethylene).
Vertical Barrier: Vertical barriers must be established in areas such as around the base of foundations, plumbing, utility entrances,
backfilled soil against foundation walls, and other critical areas.
For a 0.5% rate, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot ofdepth or 6.4 fluid ounces of Tengard SFR per 10 linear feet of
depth from grade to top of footing in sufficient water (no less than 2 gallons or more than 8 gallons) to ensure complete coverage.
1. When trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching, it is important that emulsion reaches the top of the
footing. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in no case more than 12
inches apart.
2. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around footing.
3, Trenches need not be wider than 6 inches. Emulsion should be mixed with the soil as it is being replaced in the
trench.
4. For a monolithic slab, an inside vertical barrier may not be required
Hollow block voids may be treated at a rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet so that the emulsion will reach the top of the
footing.
Volume Adjustments for Horizontal and Vertical
Tengard SFR Applications
Application Rate
Application Type 0.5% Emulsion 1.0% Emulsion 2.0%" Emulsion
Horizontal(gallons per 10 square ft 1.0 0.5 0.25
Vertical(gallons per10linear ft. 4.0 2.0 1.0
* Not recommended for subslab injection
Post -Construction Treatment
Apply Tengard SFR by injection, rodding and/or trenching.as a 0.5% emulsion for post -construction treatment. Do not use excessive
pressure (above 25 psi) when injecting to avoid soil wash-out around the foundation.
Do not apply emulsion until location of wells, radiant heat pipes, water and sewer lines, and electrical conduits are known and
identified. Care must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these elements.
Foundations: For applications made after the final grade is installed, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along
the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to the top of the footing.
When the footing is more than four (4) feet below grade, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the
foundation walls at the rate prescribed to a minimum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil
type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil
adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. However, in no case should a structure be treated below the
footing.
Treating Slabs: Vertical barrier applications may be established by sub -slab injection within the structure and rodding and trenching!
or trenching outside using a treatment rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth. If necessary, adjust the
spacing of.the drill holes, or volume required (see Volume Adjustment Chart above) for adequate dispersal of the emulsion in the slab
sub -soil.
Note: Sub -slab volume adjustments greater than 1% are not recommended. Treatment should not extend below the bottom of the
footing. Treat along the outside of the foundation and where necessary beneath the slab on the inside of the foundation walls.
Treatment may also be required beneath the slab along both sides of interior footing -supported walls, one side of interior partitions
and along all cracks and expansion joints. Horizontal barriers may be established where necessary by long -rodding or by grid pattern
injection vertically through the slab. Plug all holes in the interior structure after injection,
1. Drill holes in the slab and/or foundation to allow for the application of a continuous insecticidal barrier no more than
12 inches apart.
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For shallow foundations (1 foot or less) dig a narrow trench approximately 6 inches wide along the outside of the
foundation walls. Do not dig below the bottom of the footing. The emulsion should be applied to the trench and soil
at 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth as the soil is replaced in the trench.
3. For foundations deeper than 1 foot follow the rates for basements.
4. Exposed soil in bath traps may be treated with a 0.5% emulsion.
Basements and Crawl Spaces
Basements
Where the footing is greater than 1 foot in depth from grade to the bottom of the foundation, application must be made by
trenching and rodding into this trench, or injecting at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.
When the footing is more than 4 feet below grade, the applicator may trench and rod into the trench, or trench along
foundation walls at the rate prescribed for 4 feet of depth. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous
termiticide barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches apart. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil
type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. However, in no case should a structure be treated below the
footing. Sub -slab injection may be necessary along the inside of foundation walls, along cracks and partition walls, around
pipes, conduits, piers, and along both sides of interior footing -supported walls.
Accessible Crawl Spaces
For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade
to the top of the footing, or if the footing is more than 4 feet below grade, to a minimum depth of 4 feet. Apply by trenching and
rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of foundation and around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions, such
as concrete walkways adjacent to foundation elements, prevent trenching, treatment may be made by rodding alone. When soil type
and/or conditions make trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat
the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and follow the mixing and use direction section
of the label if situations are encountered where the soil will not accept the full application volume.
t) Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the footing.
2) Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous chemical barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
3) Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider
than 6 inches. When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure adequate distribution and to
prevent termiticide from running off. The emulsion must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench.
4) When treating crawl spaces, tum off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and
all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.
Inaccessible Crawl Spaces
For inaccessible interior areas, such as areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and ground surfaces to allow
operator access, excavate, if possible, and treat according to the instructions for accessible crawl spaces. Otherwise, apply one, or a
combination of the following two methods.
1) To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, I gallon of emulsion per 10 sq. R. overall using a nozzle pressure of
less than 25 p.s.i. and a coarse application nozzle (e.g., Delavan Type RD Raindrop, RD -7 or larger, or Spraying Systems
Co. 80IOLP TeeJet or comparable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached with the application wand, use one or more
extension rods to make the application to the soil. Do not broadcast or powerspray with higher pressures.
2) To establish a horizontal barrier, drill through the foundation wall or through the floor above and treat the soil perimeter at a
rate of 1 gallon of emulsion per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to exceed 16 inches. Many states have
smaller intervals so check state regulations which may apply.
When treating crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide
has been absorbed by the soil.
It is highly recommended that prior to treatment, inadequately ventilated crawl spaces be brought into compliance with FHA
Minimum Propatty Standards specifying l square foot of ventilator opening per 150 square feet of crawl space area.
When treating crawl spaces with plenums, tum off all air circulation systems for the structure until application has been completed and
all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.
Wear respiratory protection when treating crawl spaces.
Masonry or Hollow Block Voids: Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of the structure extending from the structure to
the soil in order to create a continuous treatment barrier in the area to be treated. Apply at the rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10
linear feet of footing using a nozzle pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this treatment, access holes must be drilled below the
sill plate and should be as close as possible to the footing as is practical. Care should be exercised not to drill entirely through and into.
the structure. Treatment of voids in block or rubble foundation walls must be closely examined. Applicators must inspect areas of
possible runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the treated areas. Some areas may not be treatable or may require
mechanical alteration prior to treatment. All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on
this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated areas or to
reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the clean up is completed.
In treating voids containing rigid foam insulation, holes must be drilled through the sillplate and through the foam to the base of the
footing before the emulsion is applied.
CPage 8 VX
Use low pressure to ensure penetration of the emulsion into the void area between the base of the foam and footer. Slowly remove the
spray rod as the emulsion is being delivered, avoiding excess buildup in the foam insulation.
Note: When treating behind veneer, care should be taken not to drill beyond the veneer. if concrete blocks are behind the veneer, both
the blocks and the veneer may be drilled and treated at the same time.
Excavation Technique: If treatment must be made in difficult situations, such as near wells, cisterns, along fieldstone or rubble walls,
along faulty foundation walls, or around pipes and utility lines which lead downward from the structure to a well or pond, application
may be made in the following mammec
a. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material.
b. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench, Mix the emulsion
thoroughly into the soil taking care to prevent liquid from running off the liner.
C. After the treated soil has absorbed the liquid emulsion, replace the soil in the trench.
Prior to using this technique near wells or cisterns, consult state, local or federal agencies for information regarding approved
treatment practices in your area.
Foam Applications
Tengard SFR emulsion may be converted to a foam, and the foam used to control and prevent termite infestation. When applying the
product as either a foam application alone, or in combination with an emulsion treatment, do not exceed the maximum -labeled
application rate. Exercise care and safety around electrical utilities. Note location of electrical sources prior to foaming voids to avoid
possible shock hazard.
Localized Application
Foam may be used to treat voids to control or prevent localized infestations of. termites, ants, bees, wasps or other arthropods
harboring in voids. Application may be made to voids such as: behind veneers, piers (concrete or wood), chimneys, into rubble and
stone foundations, into block voids, structural voids (i.e., between stud walls), poles, stumps, and wood in crawlspaces using either the
foam alone or in combination with liquid emulsion.
Note location of electrical sources prior to foaming voids to avoid possible shock hazards.
Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or Control Termites
Application may be made using Tengard SFR foam alone or in combination with liquid emulsion. The equivalent of at least 4 gallons
(6.4 oz. of Tengard SFR concentrate) of 0.5% emulsion per 10 linear feet (vertical barrier), or at least 1 gallon (1.6 oz. of Tengard SFR
concentrate) of 0.5% emulsion per 10 square feet (horizontal barrier) must be applied either as emulsion, foam, or a combination of
both. For a foam only application, apply Tengard SFR concentrate in sufficient foam concentration and foam volume to deposit 6.4 oz.
of concentrate per 10 linear feet or 1.6 oz, of concentrate per 10 square feet, For example, 1 gallon of 2% emulsion generated as foam
to cover 10 linear feet is equal to the application of 4 gallons of0.5% emulsion per 10 linear feet.
Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active ingredient instructions in order to ensure proper application
has been made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid
emulsion volume of product must be applied, with the remaining percent delivered to appropriate areas using foam application. Refer
to label and use recommendations of the foam manufacturer and the foaming equipment manufacturer.
Foam applications are generally a good supplement torliquid treatments in difficult areas, but may be used alone in difficult spots.
Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment
Termites can build mud tubes over treated surfaces as long as they have access to untreated soil and do not have to move Tengard
SFR -treated soil. Fill in cracks and spaces with builder's or play box sand and treat the sand with Tengard SFR. The sand should be
treated as soil following the termiticide rates listed on the Tengard SFR label.
Retreatment Intervals
Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there is clear evidence of reinfestation or disruption of the barrier due
to construction, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown of the termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or
reinfested areas may be retreated in accordance with application techniques described in this product's labeling. The timing and type
of these retreatments will vary, depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil conditions and other factors which may
reduce the effectiveness of the barrier.
Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear evidence that reinfestation or barrier disruption has occurred
Pest Control Specialty Applications
General Application Instructions
Tengard SFR has demonstrated excellent plant safety; however, not all cultivars have been tested. Before treating large numbers of
plants of a particular cultivar, treat a few plants and observe prior to full scale application.
Use the higher rates for heavy pest infestations. Use sufficient volume to cover plant surface. Higher volumes should be used if arid
or drought conditions exist. Repeat applications as necessary to maintain control.
Do not apply more than 2.0 lb, a.i./Acre/Year for lawn and ornamental use.
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Spray Drift Precautions:
Tengard SFR may be applied by most conventional ground application sprayers. Exercise care not to apply when wind velocity favors
non -target movement or temperature inversions.
Do not apply by air.
Do not apply within 25 feet of lakes, reservoirs, rivers, permanent streams, marshes or natural ponds, estuaries, and commercial fish
ponds.
Underground Structures and Services
Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions: Previously installed poles and posts may be treated by sub -surface injection. Treat on
all sides to create a continuous insecticidal barrier around the pole. Use I gallon of a 0.5% emulsion per foot of depth for poles and
posts less than six inches in diameter. For larger poles, use 1,5 gallons of emulsion per foot of depth. Apply to a depth of 6 inches
below the bottom of the wood, For larger diameter constructions, use 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.
To control wood infesting insects, such as, termites, ants, carpenter ants, wood infesting beetles (Old House Borer, Powder Post),
bees, wasps, homers and yellow -jackets in posts, poles and other wood constructions in and around structures, paint on, spot spray, or
fan spray a 0.5% emulsion to voids and galleries in damaged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure and
between wood and foundation where wood is vulnerable. Plastic sheeting must be placed immediately below overhead areas that are
spot treated except for soil surfaces in crawlspaces. Application may be made to inaccessible areas by drilling, and then injecting
emulsion with a crack and crevice injector into the damaged woad or void spaces. This type ofapplication is not intended to be a
substitute for soil treatment, mechanical alteration or fumigation to control extensive infestation of wood -infesting insects.
Control of Bees and Wasps Indoors: To control bees, wasps, homets, and yellowjackets apply a 0.5% emulsion. Application should
be made in the late evening when insects are at rest, Spray liberally into hiding mid breeding places, especially under attic rafters,
contacting as many insects as possible, Repeat as necessary.
Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with 0.5% to 1.0% emulsion. Multiple injection points to varying
depths may be necessary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from building voids when such nests are found.
Important; Do not apply emulsion until location of heat pipes, ducts, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and
identified. Care must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these structural elements. Do not apply into electrical fixtures,
switches, or sockets.
Services: Tengard SFR may be applied as a soil treatment to control termites and ants from attacking underground services, such as,
utility lines, pipes, cables, conduits and wires.
Apply 2 to 4 gallons of a 0.5% emulsion per 10 linear feet to the bottom of the trench and allow to soak into the soil. Lay services on
the treated soil and cover with approximately 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 to 4 gallons per 10 linear feet over the soil surface
to complete the treatment barrier. Volume adjustments fornon-poroussoils can be made by using I to 2 gallons of a 1.0% emulsion
per 10 linear feet of trench.
Do not treat electrically active underground services
Pest Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings
Broadcast Treatment for Control of Nuisance Pests: Apply using a 0.5% emulsion as a residual spray to outside surfaces of
buildings including, but not limited to, exterior siding, foundations, porches, window frames, eaves, patios, garages, and refuse dumps.
Lawns: Tengard SFR can be applied to lawns adjacent to or around private homes, duplexes; townhouses, condominiums, house
trailers, apartment complexes, carports, garages, fence lines, storage sheds, barns, residential structures, commercial and institutional
buildings, and other areas where pests congregate or have been seen. Repeat treatment as necessary to maintain effectiveness.
Perimeter Treatment: Apply a band application 6 to 10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the base of the
structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Use a spray.volume of2 to 10 gallons of emulsion per 1000 square feet. If mulch or debris is
present, a higher volume application rate may be needed to ensure adequate coverage. Treat the base of the structure to prevent
insects from entering the structure.
Pests Under Slabs: Ants, cockroaches, scorpions and other nuisance pests inhabiting under paved areas may be controlled by
drilling and injecting or horizontal rodding and then injecting 1 gallon of a 0.5% to 1.0% emulsion per 10 square feet or 2 gallons per
10 linear feet. .
Pest Control in Crawlspaces: Tengard SFR may be applied at a rate of 0.5% in crawlspaces to control ants, fleas, roaches,
scorpions, or other nuisance insects listed in the table below. For proper termite directions see section on Applications for the Control
of Subterranean Termites. Treat surfaces until wet. Keep children and pets off surface until dry.
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Insect Pests Controlled by Tengard SFR
PEST
SPECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ants
Application: Apply as a pinstream, as a fine/coarse, low pressure spray (20 psi
Ant Mounds'
or less), as a spot treatment or with a paintbrush. Treat where pests are found or
Armyworm
entry points of the structure such as window and door frames and along the
Bark Beetles'
foundation.
Bees
Beetles
'Mound Drench Treatment: Apply 1.2 gallons of emulsion to each mound area
Borers'
by sprinkling the mound until it is wet and treat a 4. foot diameter circle around
Boxelder Bugs'
the mound. Use the higher volume for mounds larger than 12". For best results,
Carpenter Ants
apply in cool weather, such as in early morning or late evening hours, but not in
Carpenter Bees
the heat of the day.
Centipedes
'Boxelder Bugs, Elm Leaf Beetles and Gypsy Moth Caterpillars: Thoroughly
Chinchbugs4
spray tree trunks, building siding or wherever pests congregate, but not to the
Cockroaches
point of runoff.
Cockroaches (Asian)
'Borers and Bark Beetles: To prevent infestation of trees and woody
Crickets
ornamentals, thoroughly spray the bark but not to the point of runoff.
Earwigs
Elm Leaf Beetles'
'Lawns; Mix 0.4 — 0.8 fl, ox. of Tengard SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per
Fire Ants
1000 square (eet. Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual
Fleas'
control. Dense or excessive (greater than 3 inches) )awn height and arid
Flies
conditions may require highervolume application rates, Repeat application if
Firebrats
necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting
Ground Beetles
agents may enhance penetration.
Gypsy Moths
(adults & caterpillars)'
Millipedes
Mote Crickets
Pillbugs
Scorpions
Silverfish
Sod Webworm
Sowbugs
Spiders
Ticks (including Deer Tick and Western Black -
legged Tick which may carry Lyme disease and
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever)'
Wasps
Lawn and Ornamental Applications
General Application Instructions
Tengard SFR may be used to control insect pests on ornamentals, )awns, trees, shrubs, and vines in landscape areas around residential,
public, institutional, commercial and industrial buildings, and on plants intended for aesthetic purposes in interior gardens and
plantscapes.
Not for use on plants being grown for commercial sale or on plants grown for seed production.
Tengard SFR has demonstrated excellent plant safety; however, not all cultivars have been tested. Before treating large numbers of
plants of a particular cultivar, treat a few plants and observe prior to full scale application.
Use the higher rates for heavy pest infestations. Use sufficient volume to uniformly cover plant surface. Higher volumes should be
used if aid or drought conditions exist.
Do not apply more than 2.0 ib, a.i./AcreNear.
Annliention Rates far Ornamental Plante and Treac
PLANT
PEST
TREATMENT RATE
SPECIFIC APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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Ornamental Plants,
Ants
4 to 8
Apply sufficient volume of water to adequately
foliage and flowering
Aphids
Fluid Ounces
cover foliage.
plants, evergreens, woody
Bagworm
Per
and herbaceous.non-edible
Beet Armyworm
100 gallons
Use higher rate for moderate to high
ornamentals and non-
bearing plants of fruiting
Birch Leafminer
—or—
infestations.
species in landscaped areas
Cabbage Looper
Cankerworms
Broadcast
0.9 to 1,8
Direct application to blooms may cause
around industrial,
Citrus Thrips
Fluid Ounces
browning of petals. Marginal leaf burn may
residential and commercial
Coneworms*
Per 10,000 sq, ft.
occur on Salvia. Dieffenbachia and Pteris Fem.
buildings, non -crop, and,
Fungus Gnat
for treatment of plants
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
*For control of eonewonns, Nantucket pine tip
intended for aesthetic
Heliothis s pp'
moth and seed bugs in evergreens: Begin
purposes in interior
Japanese Beetles
application when adults appear. Repeat
gardens and plantscapcs.
Lace Bug
applications may be made on 5-7 day intervals
Leaf Feeding
as needed. To control Webbing Coneworms
Caterpillars
make first application just prior to peak pollen
Leafhoppers
flight. To control other Coneworms and Seed
Leafminers
Bugs, make application 30 days following
Leaf rollers
flower closure. Mix 8 oz. in 100 gals. of water
Lygus Bugs
and apply 5 to 10 gals, of spray per pee.
Mealybugs
Nantucket Pine Tip Moth*
Pine Sawflias
Plant Bugs
Root Weevils (Adult)
Seed dugs*
Tent Caterpillars
Webworm;
Whiteflies
Ziutmrfman Pine Moth
Apply to the lower branches and trunks prior to
Ornamental Trees
Clearwing Moth Borers
I to 2 gVAM per 100
gallons
adult emergence.
Ash Borer, Banded ash
Clearwing, Dogwood boter,
Adult emergence varies according to pest
Lesser peachtrea borer,
species, host tree, environmental conditions and
Lilac borer, Oak borer,
geographic location.
Peachtree borer,
Rhododendron barer
'Thorough coverage of bark is required for
control.
Bark Beetles
2 to 5 quarts per 100
gallons
Dendroctonus spp., Ps i
app., Elm bark beetles,
Mountin pine beetle, Pine
engravers, Turpentine
beetles, Western Pine beetle
Coleopteran borers
2 to 5 quarts per 100
Bronz birth borer,
gallons
Flatheadcd appletree borer
For maximum residual
5.35 quaris per 1.00 gallons
control of the above listed
pests
Application Rates for Lawns
SP
PLANT PEST TREATMENT RA'C'E ECIFIC APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Lawns around residential,
Ants
0.4 to 0.8
Apply using 4 — 25 gallons of spray volume.
commercial, industrial,
Chinehbugs
Fluid Ounces
1600 square feet to infested areas such as crawl spaces, rugs, carpets, pet beds and other pet resting
institutional,
Pillbugs
per
Subsurface Injection: For flushing of mole
and public areas
Fleas
1000 Square Feet
crickets, subsurface injection may be used as a
Mole Crickets
flush treatment in conjunction with an EPA -
Sod Webwomt
registered mole cricket control product. Inject 0.2
Ticks (including Deer Tick
to 0.8 fluid ounces of Tengard SFR per 1000
and Western Black -legged
square feet.
Tick which may carry
Lyme disease and Rocky
Observe precautions and restrictions on more
Mountain Spotted Fever)
restrictive label. Do not exceed label rates for
these products. Do not mix products with label
For additional posts
prohibitions against such mixing
controlled, consult the list
of pests under Outside
Surfaces and Around
Buildings.
Indoor Applications
Pest Control Indoors (Non-Food/Feed Areas): Inside residential homes and the non-food/feed areas of commercial establishments
including garbage rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewers), entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, machine rooms, garages,
mop closets, packaged goods storage areas and other non-food/feed areas of Food Handling Establishments. Use Tengard SFR to
control pests listed in the following table by application of a 0.5% emulsion.
Do not use in food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments, restaurants or other areas where food/feed is commercially
prepared or processed. Do not use in serving areas while food is exposed or facility is in operation. Serving areas are areas where
prepared foods are served such as dining rooms, but excluding areas where foods may be prepared or held. In the home, all food
processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food should be
covered or removed. Not for use in Federally Inspected Meat and Poultry Plants.
Common Indoor Insect Pests Controlled by Tengard SFR
PEST
SPECIAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fleas
Prior to treatment, carpets and furniture should be vacuumed thoroughly and vacuum cleaner bag
discarded in an outdoor trash container. Evenly apply a broadcast spray at a rate of I gallon per 800 to
1600 square feet to infested areas such as crawl spaces, rugs, carpets, pet beds and other pet resting
areas.
Avoid wetting or soaking. For orawlspace applications, the applicator must wear a respirator
recommended by NIOSH for filtering spray mists and organic vapors. When treating upholstered
furniture take care to treat between and under cushions. Pay particular attention to areas which are
frequented by pets. Old pet bedding should be, replaced with clean, fresh bedding after treatment. To
control the source of flea infestations, pets inhabiting the treated premises should be treated with a
flea -control product registered for application to animals.
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Ants (including Carpenter
Apply to cracks and crevices, as a pinstream, as a fine/coarse, low-pressure spray, spot application or
Ants, Fire Ants)
with a paintbrush. Treat where pests are found or normally occur, such as cracks and crevices in
Bat Bugs
walls, in and around kitchen cabinets and drawers** along baseboards, behind sinks and around
Bed Bugs
plumbing and other utility installations. Ant infested wood may be drilled and injected with Tengard
Bees
SFR.
Boxelder Bugs
Brown Dog Ticks
**Remove all utensils, uncovered foodstuffs (or any having original package opened), shelf paper and
Carpenter Bees
other objects before spraying. Allow treated surfaces to dry and cover shelves with clean paper before
Carpet Battles
replacing any utensils, foodstuff or other items. Any foodstuff accidentally contaminated with spray
Centipedes
solution should be discarded.
Cockroaches, (including
and spiders.
Asian)
For the control of carpet beetles, evenly apply the spray to rugs, carpets, along baseboards and edges
Crickets
of carpeting, under carpeting, rugs and furniture, in closets, on shelving, and wherever else these
Earwigs
insects are seen or suspected. Avoid wetting or soaking.
Firebrais _ _ _......
_
Flies (such as Drain, Cluster,
For the control of Brown Dog Ticks, evenly apply the spray to infested areas, such as pet beds and
House)
resting quarters, nearby cracks and crevices, along baseboards, windows and doorframes, and areas of
Ground Beetles
floor and floor coverings where these posts may be present. Avoid wetting or soaking. Old bedding
Leaf Beetles
should be removed and replaced with clean, fresh bedding after treatment.
Millipedes
Pantry Pests" (such as:
Outdoor space spray — 1.5 fl,
Flour Beetles, Indian
j
Meal Moths, Larder
I!
Beetles)
air is still and avoid waiting foliage,
Pillbugs
mentioned. above
Scorpions
Silverfish
Sowbugs
Spiders
Ticks (including Deer Tick
and Western Black -
legged Tick which may
carry Lyme disease and
Rocky Mountain Spotted
I
Fever)
Agricultural Structures
Tengard SFR can be used for residual post control in and on buildings and structures used for agricultural purposes and their
immediate surroundings. Pests controlled are listed in the accompanying tables. Tengard SFR may be applied as a space spray or
directly to walls and ceilings as a residual surface treatment. When applied as a fog or fine mist, direct the spray toward the ceiling
and upper comers until the area is filled with mist. For best results, close doors and windows before spraying and keep them closed
for 1015 minutes. Vacate the treated area and ventilate before reoccupying. Animals should be removed from area prior to
treatment. Repeat treatment as necessary.
The use of any residual fly spray should be supplemented with proper manure management and general sanitation to reduce or
eliminate fly breeding areas.
Ac a eurfarn nr enaoe enrnv _ i ,iveetnek PramiePS
APPLICATION
PEST
DILUTE
APPLICATION RATE
Dairies, barns, feedlots,
stables, poultry houses,
swine and livestock houses,
animal hospitals, pens and
kennels, outside meet
Lesser mealworm, house
flits, stable flies, beetles
(such h Darkling Beetle)
and other manure breeding
insects.
As a spray --4 fl, oz. To 12.5
gallons water
Spray surfaces until wet or 1 gallon
per 750 square feet. (Do not use in
milk rooms.)
processing premises
As a fog or mist -l.5 to 2.0
Apply until area is flied with mist,
Also aids in the reduction of,
eockroachgs, mosquitoes
fl, ox. to I gallon water
using 2 ,quid ounces per 1,000 cubic
and spiders.
feet of space, (Can be used in milk
rooms,
Overhead space spray
4 fl. oz. spray per 1000 cu. Ft. of air
system � 4 fl. oz. to 10
space. (Do not use in milk rooms,)
gallons mineral oil
Temporary reduction of
Outdoor space spray — 1.5 fl,
Fill area with mist Apply while the
annoyance from pests
oz, to I gallon water
air is still and avoid waiting foliage,
mentioned. above
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Avoid contamination of feed and water. Do not apply dilutions for premise spray directly to livestock or poultry.
Bedbugs and chicken mites
As a spray — 4 fl. oz. to 10
gallons water. For severe
infestation, it is permissible
to use 4 fl, oz. to 4 gallons
Spray crevices of roost poles, cracks
in walls and cracks in nest and nest
boxes '
Ticks, including the deer
Indoor spray — 311. oz. to 2
Treat around windows, doors,
tick, fleas
gallons water
porches, screens, eaves, patios,
garages, under stairways and in
crawl spaces where these pests may
occur. Apply until surface is wet
(approx. 1 gallon per 750-1000 sq.
ft.
Outdoor spray — 4 fl. oz. to
Use enough finished spray to
100 gallons water. For
penetrate foliage, usually 50-100
longer residual, use up to 8
gallons per acre, To prevent
fl. oz. to 100 gallons water .
infestation of buildings, treat a band
ofvegetation 6-10 feet adjacent to
the structure
Avoid contamination of feed and water. Do not apply dilutions for premise spray directly to livestock or poultry.
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Livestock Spray
Consult a veterinarian before usine this Droduct on medicated. debilitated. aged. Dreghant or nursing animals.
ANIMALS
PEST
DILUTE & USE
APPLICATION RATE
Lactating and non -lactating
Horn flies only
4 fl. oz. to 50 gallons water
I qt. of coarse spray per animal.
dairy cattle and goats, beef
Ticks
(treats 200 head), 0,025%
treat back, face, legs, tail and ears.
cattle and sheep
Active Ingredient (AI).
'/4 fl. oz. to 1 %. gallons
Thoroughly wet animal to skin with
High pressure spray
Horn flies, face flies, stable
4 fl. oz. to 25 gallons water
1-2 qt, of coarse spray per animal
flies, house flies, horse flies,
(treats 50-100 head), 0.05%
over whole body surface. For
deer flies, black flies, eye
Al. High pressure spray.
mange, scabies, ticks and lice,
gnats, mange mites, scabies
0.0625% At. Dip wash.
thoroughly wet animal. Repeat
mites, ticks, lice and sheep
application 10-14 days for mites and
keds.
lice.
Horn flies, face flies, stable
4 fl. oz. to 2%, gallons water
For fly and lice control, spray
flies, ear ticks and lice
(treats 64-80 head), 0.05%
midline from face to tailhead to
Al. Low pressure spray
point of runoff (4-5 fl. oz.). For ear
(hand pump sprayer),
tick control, spray directly into each
ear % fl. oz. each .
Horn flies, face flies and
4 fl. oz. to 10 gallons diesel
Keep rubbing device charged.
stable flies
oil or suitable mineral oil,
Results improved by daily forced
0.125% Al. Baekrubber,
use,
self oiler.
Poultry
Northern fowl mites and lice
1-4 fl. oz, to 3'/4 gallons
I gallon of coarse spray per 100
water (treats 375 birds),
birds, paying particular attention to
0.08-0.33% Al. High
vent area.
pressure spray.
Swine (allow 5 days between
Lice and mange
4 fl. oz. to 25 gallons water
Thoroughly wet or dip animals
last treatment and slaughter)
(treats 50-100 head), 0.05%
including ears. For mange, spray
Al. Sprayer or dip.
pen floors, sides and bedding.
Repeat at 14 days.
Horses
Horn flies, face flies, stable
'A fl. oz. to 1 pt. water,
1-2 fl. oz. spray per animal. Spot
flies, house flies, horse flies,
0.6257% Al. Low pressure
treat back, face, legs, tail and eam
black flies, eye gnats, mange
spray.
mites, scabies mites, ticks,
lice and fleas
'/4 fl. oz. to 1'/. gallons water,
Thoroughly wet animal to skin with
0.0626% Al. Dip wash,
sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
Companion Animals (Dogs Only)
Do not use on dogs under twelve (12) weeks old. Consult a veterinarian before using this product on medicated, debilitated, aged,
pregnant or nursing animals. Sensitivities may occur after using any pesticide product on pets. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe
your pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. If signs continue, consult a veterinarian immediately, Avoid contact
with face, eyes, and genitalia. Repeat applications every 2 weeks, if necessary.
ANIMALS
PEST
DILUTE & USE
APPLICATION RATE
Dogs (do not use on cats)
Fleas
'A fl. oz. to 1 pt. water,
1-2 fl. oz, spray per animal. Spot
Ticks
0.6257% Al. Low pressure
treat back, face, legs, tail and ears.
spray.
'/4 fl. oz. to 1 %. gallons
Thoroughly wet animal to skin with
water, 0.0626% Al. Dip
sponge or rag. Let drip dry.
wash.
4 fl. oz, to 20 gallons water,
Make sure all areas are soaked to
0.0625% At. Dip wash.
skin. Let drip dry on animal. Do not
rinse off.
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Applications for Fruit and Nut Trees Around Residential Sites Only
Apply the appropriate amount of Tengard SFR -(see table below) in 100 gallons of water per acre (1 gallon per 436 sq. ft.). Tengard
SFR may be diluted and applied in greater volumes of water provided that the maximum application rates listed below are not
exceeded on a per acre basis. For example: when attempting to control Navel Orange%vonn on almonds using an application volume
of 200 gallons per acre (2 gallons per 436 sq. ft.), the maximum legal dilution of Tengard SFR is 8 fluid ounces per 100 gallons (%1
teaspoon per gallon).
Amlication Rates for Fruit and Nut Trees Around Residential Sites Only
TREE
PEST
RATE
CROP
Almond
Navel Orangewom
8 to 16 fl. oz. per 100 gal./A
Do not harvest nuts within 7 days
MIXTURE DESIRED
Peach Twig Borer
or
after application. Do not apply
SOLUTION
V. to 1 tsp. per 1 gal./436 sq.
more than 32 fluid ounces per acre
40
'fz
ft.
during hull split. Do not apply more
80
1
I %:
than 80 fluid ounces per acre per
200
2'/z
31/4
year.
Apples
Green Fruitworm
4 to 8 fl. oz. per 100 gal./A
Do not apply more than 24 fluid
800
Oblique Banded Leafroller
or
ounces per acre per year.
Plum Curculio/4
to % tsp. per I gal./436 sq.
Redbanded Leafroller
ft.
Rosy Apple Aphid
Spotted Tentiform
Leafminer
Tarnished Plant Bug
White Apple Leafhopper
Cherries
Green Fruitworm
4 to 8 fl. oz. per 100 gal./A
Do not harvest fruit within 3 days
Lesser Peachtree Borer
or
after application. Do not make more
Plum Curculio
'/4 to V1 tsp. per 1 gal./436 sq.
than 4 applications per year. Do not
Redbanded Leafroller
ft.
make more than 3 applications after
Rose Chafer
petal fall.
Tarnished Plant Bu
Filberts
Filbertworm
8 to 16 fl. oz. per 100 gal./A
Do not harvest nuts within 14 days
Oblique Banded Leafroller
or
after application. Do not apply
%1 to I tsp. per 1 gal./436 sq.
more than 64 fluid ounces per acre
R.
per year.
Peaches
Green Fruitworm
4 to 12 fl, oz. per 100 gal./A
Do not harvest fruit within 14 days
Lesser Peachtree Borer
or
after application. Do not apply
Oriental Fruit Moth
%4 to % tsp. per I gal./436 sq.
more than 60 fluid ounces per acre
Peach Twig Borer
ft.
per year.
Plum Curculio
Rose Chafer
Tarnished Plant Bu
Pears
Pear Psylla
8 to 16 fl. oz. per 100 gal./A
Apply only during dormant through
or •
delayed dormant growth periods.
Vi to 1 tsp. tsp, per I gal./436
Do not apply more than 32 fluid
sq. ft.
ounces per acre per year.
Pistachios
Leaffooted Bugs
8 to 16 A oz. per 100 gal./A
Nuts may be harvested on the day of
Navel Orangewonn
or
application. Do not apply more than
Peach Twig Borer
% to 1 tsp. per 1 gal./436 sq.
32 fluid ounces per acre per year.
Plant Bugs
ft.
Do not apply after 10 percent hull
Stinkbu s
split.
I fl. oz. = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons
Do not use household utensils to measure Tengard SFR.
Tengard SFR is not for use on commercial fruit and nut trees,
TREATMENT OF PRECONSTRUCTION LUMBER AND LOGS
General Information
TENGARD SFR must be diluted. To prepare the spray, dilute TFNGARD SFR as shown in the following spray dilution chart:
GALLONS OF TENGARD
GALLONS OF TENGARD
GALLONS OF TENGARD
GALLONS OF SPRAY
SFR FOR
SFR FOR
SFR FOR
MIXTURE DESIRED
0.5%
0.75%
1.0%
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
40
'fz
1/4
1
80
1
I %:
2
200
2'/z
31/4
5
400
5
7%z
10
800
10
15
20
3 Pale 17 M Qj�
Directions for Application
i To protect unseasoned lumber and logs from wood destroying insects, such as Termites, Carpenter Ants and Beetles (Ambrosia,
Powder -post, Old house borers and others), totally treat wood with a 0.5% to 1.0% solution of TENGARD SFR. This solution can be
applied by various methods including spraying, brushing, dipping, and pressure treatment. Frequent monitoring of dip and pressure
systems are necessary to insure that the desired levet of TENGARD SFR is maintained. Wood can be handled after treatment when
dry
i. For dip treatments, totally submerge the wood in the solution until thoroughly wet and then allow to dry in a suitable
location. Agitate dipping solutions to which TENGARD SFR has been added before use if left unused for long periods of
time. Periodically clean sediment, debris and other deposits from the tank,
2. For pressure treatments the wood must be placed in the treatment chamber, the TENGARD SFR solution added and the
system pressurized up to 254 psi for up to one how dcpcnding on the density and type of wood treated After the pressure
is released and the system drained, the wood should be placed in a suitable location for drying.
3. For spray treatments, spray the wood thoroughly including back and ends.
4. For brush treatments, thoroughly treat all parts of wood surfaces.
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Pesticide Storage
Store at temperatures above 407 (S'C).
Shake container well before using. Iferystals form, warm to room temperature by placing container in a room at ambient temperature
70°F (21°C) until crystals dissolve.
Do not use or store near heat, open (tame or hot surfaces.
Keep out ofreach ofebildren and animals.
Store in a dry place and avoid excess heat in storage. Store in original containers only.
Carefully open containers. After partial use, replace lids and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food or drink
containers. Do not contaminate other pesticides, fertilizers, water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals and unprotected persons: To confine spill, dike surrounding area or
absorb with sand, cat litter, commercial clay or gel absorbents. If dry material, cover to prevent dispersal. Place damaged package in a
holding container. Identify contents.
Pesticide Disposal
Pesticide wastes are toxic. Improper disposal of excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal Law. if these
wastes cannot be disposed of by use according to label instructions, contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or
the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance.
Container Disposal
Nonrefillable container, Do not reuse or refill this container. Cleary container promptly after emptying.
Once cleaned, some agricultural plastic pesticide containers can be taken to a container collection site or picked up for recycling. To
find the nearest site, contact your chemical dealer or manufacturer, or contact the Ag Container Recycling Council at
www.acrecycle.org.
Triple rinse container promptly after emptying, If recycling is not available puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or
incineration or if allowed by state and local authorities by burning. If burned stay out of smoke.
For containers smaller than 5 gallons, triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank
and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container %. full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour
,rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to
drip. Repeat this procedure two more times.
For containers larger than 5alg Ions, triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank.
Fill the container Y. full with water. Replace and tighten closures. Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring at least
one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand the container on its end and tip it back and forth several times. Turn the container over
onto its other end and tip it back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate
for later use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times.
ATTENTION
Do not apply to sources of electricity,
Do not allow people or pets on treated surfaces, such as carpets until the spray has dried.
Do not use concentrate or emulsion in fogging equipment.
Firewood is not to be treated.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
During any application to overhead areas of structure, cover surfaces below with plastic sheeting or similar material (except where
exempt).
Do not al low spray to contact food, foodstuffs, food contacting surfaces, food utensils or water supplies.
Thoroughly wash dishes and food handling utensils with soap and water if they become contaminated by application of this product.
Do not treat areas where food is exposed.
During indoor surface applications do not allow dripping or run-offto occur.
Do not apply this product to any rooms while occupied by patients, the elderly or infirm.
Do not use in aircraft cabins. For use in cargo areas only.
Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area in institutions such as libraries, sport facilities, etc.
Do not apply to classrooms when in use.
Do not touch treated surface until dry.
&Ul
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE USING PRODUCT
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or using
this product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchaso price will be refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product reflect the opinion of experts based on field use and tests, and must be followed carefully. It is
impossible to eliminate all risks associated with the use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences
may result because of such factors as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials or other
influencing factors in the use of the product, v4iich arc beyond the control of United Phosphorus, Inc. or Seller. Handling, storage, and
use of the product by Buyer or User are beyond the control of United Phosphorus, Inc. and Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by
Buyer and User, and Buyer and User agree to hold United Phosphorus, Inc. and Seller harmless for any claims relating to such factors.
TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, UNITED PHOSPHORUS, INC. AND SELLER MAKE NO
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ON THIS LABEL.
To the extent consistent with applicable law, United Phosphorus, Inc. or Seller shall not be liable for any incidental, consequential or
special damages resulting from the use or handling of this product and THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER OR
BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF UNITED PHOSPHORUS, INC. AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR
HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT
THE ELECTION OF UNITED PHOSPHORUS, INC. OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
United Phosphorus, Inc. and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the foregoing conditions of sale and
limitations of warranty and of liability, which may not be modified except by written agreement signed by the duly authorized
representative of United Phosphorus, Inc.
Ten rd is a registered trademark of United. Phosphor, Inc:
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Commercial compost pitch could be the answer to residents' desire for
citywide compost program
By PATTY BOWEN pbowen@idahopress.com Jul 13, 2018
Compose lays in rows at Timber Creek Recycling. The recycling facility plans to expand into commercial composting if the Buy Now
company's application is approved by Meridian City Council.
Patty Bowen/Meridian Press
Meridian residents might get a curbside compost program in the next two years.
Michael Murgoitio, owner of Timber Creek Recycling LLC, has a plan in the works to expand his recycling business into
commercial composting and partner with Republic Services to offer Meridian residents curbside composting at home.
Timber Creek Recycling, on the corner of Columbia and Locust Grove roads in Meridian, is a local agriculture -based recycling
company. Murgoitio gets wood and food waste from Republic Services and other companies in the valley and uses it as feed
and bedding for beef cattle. He also uses yard waste as compost, which becomes fertilizer in the fields where he grows corn,
wheat, alfalfa, oats and other crops, Murgoitio said.
Meridian City Council will hold a public hearing on July 17 for an application to expand Timber Creek Recycling into a
commercial compost facility.
If approved, Republic Services would be able to start a curbside compost program in Meridian as early as spring 2020, using
Timber Creek Recycling as the outlet for the compost waste, said Rachele Klein, business development manager for Republic
Services. Republic Services is a national company that collects trash and recycling in the Treasure Valley.
The beginning of the curbside compost program would depend on whether City Council approved a request to offer the
services to residents, Klein said. If City Council approves the program, it would need to determine details such as who would
pay for it, Klein said.
Republic Services gets between 50 to 70 calls a week from Meridian and Eagle residents inquiring about curbside compost
services, Klein said. She said this number was lower before Boise got its curbside compost service last summer.
Residents who participated in the composting program would get free composting, Murgoitio said. He said depending on the
structure of the program, he'd like to give back a good amount of the compost to the city, and then sell the rest.
"We've had a lot of outreach from citizens who want a compost facility," he said. "They will have a facility in their backyard."
This is a similar structure to Boise's composting program, which gives compost to residents and the city of Boise, and then sells
the rest. Over the last year, the program has given 2,000 yards of compost to residents, and plans to use between 5,000 and
8,000 yards on parks this year, according to Catherine Chertudi, solid waste programs manager for the city of Boise.
She did not have an estimate of how much money that will save the city of Boise.
A handful of residents had written in opposition to the Timber Creek expansion, many of whom live near the recycling
company and worry the expansion would stink up the neighborhood, increase traffic and lower their property values.
Timber Creek Recycling
Murgoitio is a fourth-generation Ada County farmer and cattleman. Other members of his family run a number of dairies and
feedlots in the area, he said.
Timber Creek Recycling creates a "closed loop" of recycling, Murgoitio said, where essentially nothing goes to waste. Murgoitio
uses and sells roughly 200 million pounds of wood and organic waste he gets annually from Republic Services and other
businesse. He grinds wood waste into wood chips that he uses as bedding for 1,200 head of cattle, and sells the rest to dairies
and feedlots in the area.
He feeds leftover corn husks, tortilla shells, tapioca starch and other nutritious organic waste to his cattle, and he uses the rest
as compost for his crops.
Murgoitio said this was all in line with the Environmental Protection Agency's Food Recovery Hierarchy, which shows actions
organizations can take to avoid food waste. The hierarchy prioritizes diverting food scraps to animal feed over composting
them.
Timber Creek Recycling is on a 156.5 -acre farm, Murgoitio said. About 15 to 20 acres of that will be used for composting, he
said.
Does compost smell?
A handful of residents had written in opposition to the expansion, many of whom live near the recycling company and worry
the expansion will make the neighborhood smellier and louder, and it would increase the traffic in the area.
Timber Creek Recycling already accepts grass for the compost piles and does not have an odor management plan, Murgoitio
said. As of July 6, Timber Creek Recycling has not received any complaints for environmental impact from the Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality.
The city of Boise — which composts more than twice what Klein estimates Timber Creek Recycling would for Meridian — has
not had any problems with smell, noise or insects in the year since they started their composting program, Chertudi said.
The majority of the material composted is yard waste, she said. The facility is required to process the material within 48 hours
of receiving it. Chertudi said this keeps the materials from smelling foul.
"Its no different than (the smell from) mowing your yard," she said.
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Part of the Timber Creek Recycling's application is an odor management plan with a weather station. The plan includes
monitoring volumes of feedstock coming in and checking decomposition, temperature and quality parameters.
Murgoitio said if any odor is identified, staff will be able to inspect the pile and identify the source. Residents bothered by an
odor can fill out complaint forms with Timber Creek.
The sound of composting
Chertudi said the city of Boise uses similar equipment to Timber Creek Recycling and has even borrowed Timber Creek's
equipment at times when the city's is out of use.
In the application, Timber Creek staff said the expansion would require the use of heavy equipment including loaders,
excavators, air compressors, generators, water trucks and a crusher and grinder, to name a few.
Chertudi said the amount of noise made while composting is comparable or less than the noise made at any agricultural site.
Murgoitio said staff did sound testing and found that the none of omposting equipment would produce louder sounds than
the equipment already used at Timber Creek Recycling. At 10 feet away, one of the loaders would produce 105 decibels of
sound and a grinder would produce 102 decibels of sound, he said. This could be compared to a motorcycle or farm tractor,
which both make about 100 decibels of sound, according to IAC Acoustics.
At 100 feet, they would both produce an average of 80 decibels of sound, he said. This is comparable to a garbage disposal or
dishwasher, according to IAC Acoustics. Murgoitio said he has video recordings demonstrating what this will sounds like and
plans to show them at the public hearing.
Murgoitio is also seeking to limit Timber Creek Recycling's hours to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday because staff feel it would "benefit our neighbors," the application said.
Timber Creek Recycling's application for expansion does not include information about a maximum number vehicles trips
allowed per day, although the application says it anticipates seven garbage trucks will visit the site per day.
If approved, the application states Timber Creek staff would spend the next one to five years operating the composting facility.
After that, it says staff would conduct an impact study with surrounding developers and decide after several years if they need
to relocate the recycling and compost facility.
Reducing landfill buildup
The Ada County Landfill is expected to fill up in about 76 years, said Kristi Furman, spokeswoman for Ada County.
Even with the compost and other materials they are extracting, the county continues to forecast a less than 1 percent increase
in materials collected per year, Furman said.
Before Boise began its curbside compost collection program, organic matter — like food waste and yard debris — made up 30
percent of the material put in the Ada County Landfill by weight, according to the Ada County Waste Stream Analysis from
December 2014.
Plastics made up about 10 percent, and paper made up about 15 percent, the study said.
From June 2017 to May 2018, the city of Boise composted 55 million pounds of material that otherwise would have been
thrown in the Ada County Landfill, according to Chertudi.
Boise's curbside compost program produces roughly 100 tons of composting a day, Klein said. Meridian, which has less than
half the population of Boise, would produce 40 to 45 tons of composting a day if the city participated in a similar program,
Klein estimates. Based on those estimates, a compost program in Meridian could save more than 20 million pounds of organic
material from going into the Ada County Landfill in one year.
Murgoitio said Timber Creek Recycling has a big enough facility to compost material from Boise, Meridian and Eagle.
If the cities are interested in participating, Murgoitio with Timber Creek Recycling would like to create a collaboration with
Boise's composting center, allowing Timber Creek to take any compost material the Boise facility can't handle and in exchange
have the Boise facility do the same for Eagle and Meridian compost material, he said.
'We would entertain any thoughts to serve our community," he said.
Republic Service has not had any formal conversations with the city of Eagle about collecting compost from residents and
giving it to Timber Creek Recycling, Klein said.
Public hearing
Meridian City Council will hear Timber Creek Recycling's application at its 6 p.m. meeting on July 17. The public is invited to
voice their opinion on the project during its public hearing at the same time or can email the city clerk at
cityclerk@m eridiancity.com.
Patty Bowen is the Meridian Press reporter. You can reach her at pbowen@idahopress.com.
PUBLIC HEARING
Meridian City Council will hear Timber Creek Recycling's application at its 6 p.m. meeting on July 17. The public is invited
to voice their opinion on the project during its public hearing at the same time or can email the city clerk at
cityclerk@meridiancity.com.
PattyBowen I PT