Y-TEX CORPORATION
1825 BIG HORN AVENUE, CODY, WY, 82414
Telephone: 800-443-6401
Website: www.y-tex.com
Email: ytexinfo@y-tex.com
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Y-TEX® XP 820® INSECTICIDE CATTLE EAR TAGS
Y-Tex
For use on Beef and Dairy Cattle (including Lactating) to Control Horn Flies and Gulf Coast Ticks, and to Aid in Control of Spinose Ear Ticks, American Dog Ticks, Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus species), Lone Star Ticks, and to Reduce Face Flies.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
CAUTION
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
By Weight
Abamectin
(Avermectin B1a and Avermectin B1b)
8%
Piperonyl Butoxide
(butylcarbityl) (6-propylpiperonyl) ether and related compounds
20%
OTHER INGREDIENTS
72%
TOTAL
100%
• Guaranteed against loss due to tag or button failure*
• Snap-Lok® collar for guaranteed retention*
• No withdrawal time required
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Reformulation or repackaging of this product is prohibited. The labeling must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application.
Precautions and Restrictions
• Only protected handlers may be in the area during application.
Apply tags as directed below for Horn Flies and Gulf Coast Ticks:
• Horn Flies: 1 tag/animal for up to 3 months control
2 tags/animal for up to 5 months control (1 tag on each ear)
For breeds with large ears, apply to back of ear for optimum control of horn flies.
• Gulf Coast Ticks: 2 tags/animal for up to 4 months control (1 tag on each ear)
Apply tags as directed below for the listed pests:
• Spinose Ear Ticks: 2 tags/animal (1 tag on the front of each ear) to aid in control for up to 3 to 4 months
• American Dog Ticks: 2 tags/animal (1 tag per ear) to aid in control for up to 3 months
• Cattle Fever Ticks (Boophilus species): 2 tags/animal (1 tag per ear) to aid in control for 2 to 3 months. This product should not be the sole means of control of cattle fever ticks.
• Lone Star Ticks: 2 tags/animal (1 tag per ear) to aid in control for 2 months
• Face Flies (Musca autumnalis): 2 tags/animal (1 tag on the front of each ear) to reduce Face Flies
Apply as shown with a Y-TEX 2-piece tag applicator (i.e., UltraTagger® plus). Apply when flies, ticks or lice become a problem. Reapply as necessary up to two treatments per year. All animals in the herd should be tagged to avoid dilution of the treatment. To minimize development of insecticide resistance in horn flies, remove used tags at the end of the season and follow the recommended tag rotation program. Remove tags before slaughter.
STEP 1
Seat male button firmly on pin, press down and give a slight twist.
STEP 2
Place female tag firmly under clip. Collar on tag must be pointing away from pin.
STEP 3
Position applicator over ear and squeeze the handles together.
The ideal position for male stud is between the second and third radial cartilage as shown.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in cool, dark place away from sunlight in original container. Opened bags containing ear tags should be resealed for storage.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Securely wrap used tags in a plastic bag or several layers of newspaper and discard in trash.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Offer for recycling (if available). Do not reuse bag. Discard bag in trash.
FIRST AID
This product contains abamectin, a macrocyclic lactone, and piperonyl butoxide, technical, a mixed-function oxidase inhibitor.
If swallowed
• Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
HOT LINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-800-255-3924 for emergency medical treatment information.
GUARANTEE
*This guarantee is a limited guarantee, limited to the replacement of tags only, if the tags failed after being properly applied, to remain in the animal’s ear for a five (5) month period due to tag breakage or separation from button.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
Personal Protective Equipment:
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
- Long sleeved shirt and long pants
- Shoes plus socks
- Chemical resistant gloves made out of; barrier laminate, polyethylene, butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, natural rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyvinyl chloride ≥ 14 mils, or viton ≥ 14 mils
User Safety Recommendations:
-- User should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
- User should remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
- User should remove PPE immediately after handling this product. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This pesticide is toxic to aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash waters, rinsate, or by disposal of used tags.
NOTICE OF WARRANTY
To the extent consistent with applicable law, Y-TEX CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED concerning this product or its uses which extend beyond the use of the product under normal conditions in accord with the statements made on the label, and in any case, is limited to replacement of tags only.
EPA EST. NO. 39039-WY-01
EPA REG. NO. 39039-17
U.S. Pat. No. 8,425,925 B2
Y-TEX CORPORATION, 1825 BIG HORN AVENUE, CODY, WYOMING 82414
MADE IN USA
NET WT.
CONTENTS:
0.32 oz. (9 GRAMS) PER TAG
20 TAGS
YTP-253-0716
0.32 oz. (9 GRAMS) PER TAG
100 TAGS
RANCH PACK
YTP-254-0716
CPN: 1344016.4
