Hovex Mosquito Candle

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE; BIOALLETHRIN

Available from:

PASCOE'S PTY LTD

Pharmaceutical form:

SMOKE GENERATOR (FUMIGANT INSECT OR FUNGICIDE)

Composition:

PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE BENZODIOXOLE Active 21.1 g/kg; BIOALLETHRIN PYRETHROID Active 6.0 g/kg

Units in package:

*1.2kg; *200g-; 100x13.3g; 24x13.3g; 3x333g; 3x660g; 4x40g; 50x13.3g; 6x4.6g

Class:

A - Agricultural

Therapeutic area:

HOUSEHOLD INSECTICIDE

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 0; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: MOSQUITO ERADICATION CAMPAIGNS: [MOSQUITO]

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

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Product Name:
APVMA Approval No:
Hovex Mosquito Candle
84153/109798
Label Name:
Hovex Mosquito Candle
Signal Headings:
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
Constituent
Statements:
6g/kg BIOALLETHRIN
21.1g/kg PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE
Statement of Claims:
Repels and reduces the annoyance of nuisance mosquitoes.
Remains effective each time the candle is relit.
Net Contents:
200g to 1.2kg
3 x 333g
6 x 4.6g
24 x 13.3g
50 x 13.3g
100 x 13.3g
4 x 40g
3 x 660g
Restraints:
How to Use:
For best results use in areas as such as courtyards, decks and patios
where candles can
be positioned between people and the source of mosquitoes ( eg garden
or other outdoor
area ).
Before lighting, straighten wick and place the candle on a flat,
stable surface.
Do not place candle on flammable surface or close to flammable
materials.
Light candle approximately 15 minutes before using as a mosquito
repellent.
Simply extinguish the flame when no longer required and store in a dry
place away from
children.
The Hovex Mosquito Candle can be reused by relighting and waiting 15
minutes for best
effect. Effectiveness may be reduced in windy conditions ( greater
than a breeze ).
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS
LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED. RLP APPROVED
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Withholding Periods:
How to Prepare:
Precautions:
CAUTION
Keep away from children, pets and food.
For outdoor use only. Do NOT used in enclosed areas with poor
ventilation.
Never leave burning candle unattended.
Do NOT place in areas with overhanging objects or near flammable
material.
Candle and container can become hot. DO NOT touch candle while in use
or when wax is
liquid.
Do NOT remove burning candle. To avoid splashing hot wax, do NOT use
water to
extinguish.
Do NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the product or
used containers.
Protections:
Storage and
Disposal:
Allow to cool and harden after use. Store in the closed, original
container, in a cool, dry
place out of reach of children and pets. Do NOT store in direct
sunligh