MERIDIAN TURF INSECTICIDE

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority)

Active ingredient:

THIAMETHOXAM

Available from:

SYNGENTA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

INN (International Name):

thiamethoxam(250g/kg)

Pharmaceutical form:

WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE

Composition:

THIAMETHOXAM THIAZOLE Active 250.0 g/kg

Units in package:

1kg; 2-4kg; 2kg; 400g; 4kg; 500g

Class:

A - Agricultural

Manufactured by:

SYNGENTA AUST

Therapeutic group:

TURF AND LAWN

Therapeutic area:

INSECTICIDE

Therapeutic indications:

AFRICAN BLACK BEETLE - 1ST INSTAR LARVAE | ARGENTINIAN SCARAB - FIRST INSTAR LARVAE | BILL BUG - LARVAE | BILLBUG | LA PLATA WEEVIL

Product summary:

Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: WHP: DO NOT GRAZE TREATED TURF/LAWN CL IPPINGS FROM ANY TREATED ARES TO POULTR Y OR LIVESTOCK.; Host/pest details: TURF AND LAWN: [AFRICAN BLACK BEETLE - 1ST INSTAR LARVAE, ARGENTINIAN SCARAB - FIRST INSTAR LARVAE, BILL BUG - LARVAE]; Poison schedule: 5; Withholding period: ; Host/pest details: TURF AND LAWN: [AFRICAN BLACK BEETLE - 1ST INSTAR LARVAE, ARGENTINIAN SCARAB - FIRST INSTAR LARVAE, BILL BUG - LARVAE]; For control of African black beetle, Argentinian scarab and billbug in turf.DO NOT apply aerially. DO NOT apply if heavy rain is forecast. DO NOT GRAZE TREATED TURF/LAWN, OR FEED TURF/LAWN CLIPPINGS FROM ANY TREATED AREA TO POULTRY OR LIVESTOCK.

Authorization status:

Registered

Authorization date:

2023-07-01

Patient Information leaflet

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Draft
label
CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
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ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 250
g/kg
TIDAMETHOXAM .
GROUP
INSECTICIDE
For
control
of
African Black Beetle, Argentinian Scarab
and
Billbug in Turf
400
OR
500 G, 1 TO 4
KG
NET
Syngenta Crop
Protection
Pty
Limited
Level 1, 2-4 Lyon
park
Road, Macquarie Park
NSW
2113
·
In a
transport
emergency
dial
000, Police
or
Fire Brigade
For
specialist
advice
in
an emergency only,
call
1800 033
111
(24
hours)
APVMA
Approval
No: 58185152699
2 May
20
11
Pa
e 1
of
3
•
RLP
Approved
Info
PEST


Verified
MERIDIAN
Turf
Insecticide
Draft
label
DIRECTIONS
FOR
USE
Restrai
nts
DO
NOT
apply aerially
DO
NOT
apply
if
heavy rain is forecast
Situation
Pest
Rate
Turf,
First instar larvae
of
800 g to 1.2 kg/ha
Lawns
African Black Beetle
in
at
least
(Heteronychus arator)
500 L water/ha
First and second instar
larvae
of
Argentinian
Scarab (
Cyclocephala
signaticol/is)
· Larvae
of
Billbug
(
Sphenophorus
brunnipennis)
Critical Comments
2
May
2011
Pa
e 2
of
3
Apply prior to
or
at peak egg hatch, mid spring to
ear
ly
summer,
or
when small larvae are present. Ensure
product placement as close to soil surface as possible.
Total application volume should not be lower than 500
L/ha. For best results use extremely coarse droplets
[Turbo Floodjet* (TF5)
or
Turf
Jet* (TT
J 1
0)]. Preferably
spray onto wet
or
dewy grass. Irrigate with 6
to
12
mm
of
water commencing within 1 hour
of
application.
Monitor adult activity through late spring and early
sur:nmer. Spray when numbers peak
or
when small
larvae (4
mm)
are found
in
the thatch
or
surface soil.
Early application is essential
to
minimise grass damage
due to feeding.
Use the higher rate when pest pressure is high
or
2n
d
instar larvae are present.
Ensure product placement as close to soil surface
as
possible. Total application
volume
should not be low
er
than 500 L/ha. For best results use extremely coarse
droplets [Turbo Flood
jet
* (TF5)
or

Summary of Product characteristics

PAGE 1 OF 7 /V4
DATE OF ISSUE: MARCH 2013
SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
PRODUCT NAME:
MERIDIAN
® TURF INSECTICIDE
OTHER NAMES:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Environmentally Hazardous
Substance, Solid, N.O.S. (thiamethoxam).
APPLICABLE ONLY FOR MARINE AND AIR TRANSPORT
PRODUCT CODE: A9584C
RECOMMENDED USE:
Insecticide for use on turf.
COMPANY DETAILS:
SYNGENTA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
ABN 33 002 933 717
ADDRESS:
LEVEL 1, 2-4 LYONPARK ROAD
MACQUARIE PARK NSW 2113
AUSTRALIA
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
[phone]
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
24 HOURS - 1800 033 111
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
Classified as a hazardous chemical according to the Australian
criteria for the classification of chemicals
RISK PHRASES:
R 22
Harmful if swallowed
R 36
Irritating to eyes
SAFETY PHRASES:
-
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
SUBSTANCE
CHEMICAL IDENTITY OF PURE SUBSTANCE:
Thiamethoxam
SYNONYM:
CGA293343
CAS NUMBER:
153719-23-4
MIXTURE
CHEMICAL IDENTITY OF INGREDIENTS
CAS NO
PROPORTION
(% W/W)
Thiamethoxam
153719-23-4
25
Corn starch
9005-25-8
<70
Diatomacoeus earth
61790-53-2
<10
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous
-
to 100
SYNGENTA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
PAGE 2 OF 7
MERIDIAN TURF INSECTICIDE
MARCH 2013
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
DESCRIPTION OF NECESSARY
FIRST AID MEASURES:
In case of poisoning by any exposure route contact a doctor or
Poisons Information Centre on 131 126.
Have the product label or SDS with you when calling or going for
treatment.
INGESTION:
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
and show this container or label. Do not induce
vomiting._ _
EYE CONTACT:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contact lenses. Immediate medical attention is
required.
SKIN CONTACT:
Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin
irritation persists, call a physician. Wash
contaminated clothing before re-use._ _
INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air.

Safety Data Sheet

CAUTION
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 250 G/KG THIAMETHOXAM
_ _
GROUP
4A
INSECTICIDE
_ _
_ _
For control of African Black Beetle, Argentinian Scarab
and Billbug in Turf
_SYNGENTA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD _
_Level 1, 2-4 Lyonpark Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 _
_ _
_IN A TRANSPORT EMERGENCY DIAL 000, POLICE OR FIRE BRIGADE _
_FOR SPECIALIST ADVICE IN AN EMERGENCY ONLY, CALL 1800 033 111 (24
HOURS) _
_ _
_APVMA APPROVAL NO: 58185/52699 _
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply aerially
DO NOT apply if heavy rain is forecast
SITUATION
PEST
RATE
CRITICAL COMMENTS
TURF,
LAWNS
First instar larvae of
African Black Beetle
(_Heteronychus _
_arator_)
800 g to 1.2 kg/ha
in at least
500 L water/ha
Apply prior to or at peak egg hatch, mid spring to
early summer, or when small larvae are present.
Ensure product placement as close to soil surface as
possible. Total application volume should not be
lower than 500 L/ha. For best results use extremely
coarse droplets [Turbo Floodjet* (TF5) or TurfJet*
(TTJ10)]. Preferably spray onto wet or dewy grass.
Irrigate with 6 to 12 mm of water commencing within
1 hour of application.
First and second
instar larvae of
Argentinian Scarab
(_Cyclocephala _
_signaticollis_)
Larvae of Billbug
(_Sphenophorus _
_brunnipennis_)
Monitor adult activity through late spring and early
summer. Spray when numbers peak or when small
larvae (4 mm) are found in the thatch or surface soil.
Early application is essential to minimise grass
damage due to feeding.
Use the higher rate when pest pressure is high or 2
nd
instar larvae are present.
Ensure product placement as close to soil surface as
possible. Total application volume should not be
lower than 500 L/ha. For best results use extremely
coarse droplets [Turbo Floodjet (TF5) or TurfJet
(TTJ10)]. Preferably spray onto wet or dewy grass.
Irrigate with 6 to 12 mm of water commencing within
1 hour of application.
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS
LABEL
UNLESS AUTHO