Grenade

Dosage and administration

Grenade EC 5% must be diluted with water before use and may be used in dips, spray races, hand sprayers and other spray devices. The capacity of all dip tanks, pumps and sprayers should be accurately calibrated.

Grenade EC 5% must be thoroughly mixed with the water in the dip tank, or spray sump, each time it is added. The dip must be thoroughly mixed after any break in dipping or spraying. This may be achieved in large tanks by dipping 20 animals which must then be re-dipped.The recommended dilution rates are as follows:

1. Dip tanks and/or Spray races:For control of Ticks, Flies and Lice in Cattle

• Initial dilution: 1L of Grenade diluted in 1,000L of water.
• Replenishment: 1L of Grenade diluted in 700L of water.

For control of Lice and Keds in Sheep

• Initial dilution: 1L of Grenade diluted in 1,000L of water.
• Replenishment: 1L of Grenade diluted in 700L of water.

For control of Lice in Goats

• Initial dilution: 1L of Grenade diluted in 1,000L of water
• Replenishment: 1L of Grenade diluted in 700L of water.

2. Handsprayers and other spray devices

• For tick control add 20 ml Grenade EC 5% to 20 litres of water. For good control saturate the coat using 5-10 litres of the wash depending on the size of the animal. Spray all over the animal: head, neck, body, legs and tail.
• For fly control in the absence of ticks add 200ml Grenade EC 5% to 20L of water and mix well. Spray at the rate of 250-500ml per animal.
• For lice control, add 100ml of Grenade EC 5% to 20 litres of water and mix well. Spray at the rate of 125-250ml per animal.

Precautions

• No meat or milk withdrawal period is necessary in cattle or sheep. Pigs should not be   slaughtered for human consumption within 3 days of treatment.
• Do not dip tired, hot or thirsty animals. Animals should be handled gently during dipping and particular care should be taken with calves.
• Do not mix Grenade EC 5% with any other insecticide.
• Wear protective clothing such as gloves and face shield.
• Wash off immediately any undiluted Grenade EC 5% that comes into contact with the skin. If accidentally splashed into the eyes, wash out immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If accidentally ingested, wash out of the mouth and drink water. Seek medical advice if more than a mouthful is ingested.
• Avoid prolonged contact with the diluted product.
• Hands and face should be washed thoroughly after working and before eating or smoking.
• Avoid working in spray mist.

Grenade EC 5% is dangerous to fish and other aquatic life. Contamination of ponds and waterways should be avoided.

Indications

• Grenade EC 5% is a broad-spectrum ectoparasiticide containing Cyhalothrin, a highly potent synthetic pyrethroid insecticide and acaricide of low mammalian toxicity.
• Grenade EC 5% is effective against organophosphorus and amidine resistant strains of ticks.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place below 30 degrees centigrade.