Cypermethrin 25% EC 500 ml

COMPOSITION
Active ingredient (AI) cypermethrin - 25%, emulsifiers, stabilizer, solvent, fragrance.

INDICATIONS
The product is intended for professionals at organizations authorized to perform disinfection activities to eliminate ixodid ticks of the genera Ixodes, Dermacentor, and Haemophisalis when treating natural habitats, and to protect people from attacks by ixodid ticks and fleas (vectors of dangerous human diseases) when treating outerwear.

METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSAGE
A freshly prepared working emulsion is used to control ixodid ticks.

To prepare the working emulsion, dilute the product in tap water at room temperature or any other filtered water, stirring constantly and evenly for 5 minutes. The calculation of the amount of product required to prepare the working emulsion is presented in Table 1.

Table 1. Calculation of the amount of product required to prepare the working emulsion
Mite genus	Application rate, L/ha	Working emulsion concentration, %		Amount of product (ml) in working emulsion
		by active ingredient	by product	1 L	5 L	10 L
Ixodes	0.25	0.0625	0.25	2.5	12.5	25.0
	0.50	0.1250	0.50	5.0	25.0	50.0
	0.75	0.1875	0.75	7.5	37.5	75.0
Dermocentor, Haemophysalis	1.25	0.3100	1.25	12.5	62.5	125.0

Any equipment designed for spraying insecticides onto surfaces (automatic sprayers, fine-droplet backpack sprayers, large-droplet multi-liter sprayers, small- and micro-liter sprayers, mechanically towed sprayers) with a median droplet diameter of 20–150 μm. The main requirement is to ensure uniform coverage of the entire target area with the working emulsion. If conditions permit, vehicle-mounted equipment may be used when treating areas.

Areas frequently visited by people (paths, playgrounds, etc.) must be mechanically cleared of vegetation and forest litter where ticks may be present. The remaining grassy vegetation where ticks have been detected must be treated.

If the treatment area is located within a large forest area that poses a risk of tick infestation, it is recommended to create a barrier at least 50–100 m wide.

Treatment should be carried out when the weather forecast is favorable (no precipitation) for the next 3 days.

The application rate of the working emulsion depends on the type of equipment used and the density of the vegetation cover. Typically, 100 liters of working emulsion are applied per hectare, but a larger amount is required for dense vegetation cover.

The application rate depends on the species and population density of the ticks, as well as on the density of the vegetation cover. To control ticks of the genus Ixodes: for low population densities (up to 10 ticks per flag per 1 km of route during the peak period of tick abundance and activity) and sparse vegetation cover, the application rate is 0.25 L/ha; for medium and high populations and dense vegetation cover — 0.75 L/ha; for sparse vegetation — 0.5 L/ha. To control ticks of the genera Dermocentor and Haemophysalis — 1.25 L/ha.

The product remains effective for at least 30 days. Heavy rainfall may reduce the product’s effectiveness. If necessary, based on the presence of mites in the treated area, re-treatment is possible.

To prepare a working emulsion for applying the product to clothing, use a concentration of 0.125% by volume. The calculation of the amount of product required to prepare the working emulsion is presented in Table 2.

Table 2. Calculation of the amount of product required to prepare a working emulsion for treating clothing against ixodid ticks and fleas
Concentration of working emulsion, %		Amount of product (ml) in working emulsion
by DV	by product	1 L	5 L	10 L
0.125	0.5	5	25	50

Clothing is treated by spraying. Treatment is carried out in non-residential areas equipped with exhaust ventilation or outdoors. The product is applied evenly to the spread-out clothing from a distance of 20–50 cm (depending on the type of spraying equipment), first on one side, then the clothing is turned over and the other side is treated. Special attention should be paid to treating pants, as the majority of mites and fleas attach themselves to clothing at a height of 0.2–1 m.

The concentration of the working aqueous emulsion is 0.125% active ingredient (0.50% total product). The application rate is 40 ml per square meter of fabric (jacket or shirt and pants—160–200 ml, depending on size).

After treatment, the clothing must be dried flat in the open air in the shade or in a well-ventilated room for 2 hours.

The insecticidal and acaricidal effect of treated clothing lasts up to 14 days. To extend the duration of protection, store treated clothing in a sealed plastic bag. Getting the clothing wet significantly reduces, and washing completely eliminates, its insecticidal and acaricidal effect. If the protective effect weakens or is lost, additional treatment should be performed.

PRECAUTIONS
Those working with the product must strictly observe safety precautions and personal hygiene rules.
Persons under 18 years of age, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as persons for whom contact with pesticides is contraindicated, are not permitted to work with the product.
Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in work areas.
Persons working with the product must be provided with a set of personal protective equipment, which includes: coveralls made of thick (tarpaulin, etc.) or water-repellent fabric, a hooded cape made of polyvinyl chloride, oilcloth, rubberized, or polyvinyl chloride aprons, rubber boots—GOST 5375-79, technical rubber gloves—GOST 20010-93 (the use of medical gloves is prohibited), sealed safety goggles (PO-2, PO-3, monoblock), universal respirators RU-60M, RPG-67 with a Type A gas filter cartridge; respirators must fit snugly against the face without squeezing it. Smelling the agent under the respirator mask indicates that the gas filter cartridge is spent and must be replaced. Every day after work, the rubber face pieces of the respirator must be thoroughly wiped with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol or a 0.5% potassium permanganate solution or soap, then rinsed with clean water and dried.
After finishing work, wash your hands, face, and other exposed areas of the body that may have been splashed with emulsion. Take a shower at the end of the shift.
Observe water protection zones for rivers, ponds, lakes, and reservoirs, as well as the first and second sanitary protection zones for water supply sources and air intake devices.

FIRST AID MEASURES
If the recommended precautions are not followed, accidental poisoning with the product may occur.
In case of poisoning through the respiratory tract, move the victim to fresh air and have them rinse their mouth with water or a 2% solution of baking soda.
If the product accidentally gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them under running water or with a 2% baking soda solution for several minutes. If conjunctival irritation occurs, instill 30% sodium sulfacyl into the eyes; if pain occurs, instill 2% novocaine.

PACKAGING
The product is packaged in 500-ml plastic containers. Each shipping package contains 15 units.

TRANSPORTATION
Shipping is permitted by all modes of transport in accordance with the rules for the transport of dangerous goods applicable to that mode of transport, which ensure the safety of the product and packaging.

STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE
Store the product in a covered warehouse in tightly sealed containers at a temperature not exceeding +40°C and not lower than -20°C, away from fire, heating devices, and sunlight, and separate from food products and medicines. The shelf life, provided storage conditions are observed, is 5 years from the date of manufacture.