INSECTICIDES
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATIONA 250 g/litre EC formulation containing pirimiphos-methyl an anticholinesterase organophosphorus compound for use on stored grain.
Maximum application rate: 8 mls product per tonne grain
Maximum no. of applications: One per batch as complete or surface admixture.
WILDLIFE, MAMMALS AND BIRDS
WILDLIFE
ACTELLIC 50EC is not classified as ‘Harmful to game, wild birds and animals’.
MAMMALS AND BIRDS
No risk management is necessary to protect wild mammals and birds. ACTELLIC 50EC is of moderate toxicity to mammals and high toxicity to birds if directly consumed. ACTELLIC 50EC is used as an insecticide to treat stored grain, where it is advised to exclude wildlife. Consequently the risk to these species is low. The risk to birds and mammals consuming any spilled treated grain is low.
Wildlife must be excluded from buildings during treatment.
BEES
No risk management is necessary as no exposure to honey bees is anticipated.
NON-TARGET INSECTS AND OTHER ARTHROPODS
No risk management is necessary as no exposure to non-target insects and other arthropods is anticipated.
AQUATIC LIFE
ACTELLIC 50EC is classified as ‘very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment’.
ACTELLIC 50EC is extremely toxic to aquatic invertebrates and highly toxic to algae and fish. Care must be taken to ensure that surface waters or ditches are not contaminated with the product or used container.
No risk management is necessary. ACTELLIC 50EC is used as an insecticide treatment as an admixture to grain. In practice, the risk to aquatic life is low.
Not categorised under the LERAP scheme.
SOIL AND GROUNDWATER, EARTHWORMS AND SOIL MICRO-ORGANISMS
SOIL AND GROUNDWATER
No direct exposure to soil is anticipated if ACTELLIC 50EC is used according to label instructions.
EARTHWORMS
ACTELLIC 50EC is of moderate toxicity to earthworms, in practice the risk to earthworms is low if used as directed. No risk management necessary.
SOIL MICRO-ORGANISMS
ACTELLIC 50EC is unlikely to have any long-term effect on soil microbial activity, therefore the risk is considered to be low. No risk management is necessary.
NON-TARGET PLANTS
ACTELLIC 50EC is used as an insecticide to treat stored grain, therefore it is unlikely to have any effects on non-target plants if used as directed.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL: USE PESTICIDES SAFELY
Care must be taken to minimise the risk of surface water contamination from farmyard and field sources.
For further information about the environmental profile of this product contact:
Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd
CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Telephone: 0800 1696058
Fax: 01223 281245
e-mail: customer.services@syngenta.com
This Environmental Information Sheet was prepared in accordance with CPA Guidance Notes Version 4.
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Syngenta Crop Protection UK Limited. Registered in England No. 849037. Registered office: CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE
Syngenta Seeds Limited, Registered in England No 345486, Registered office: 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7YH