Product #10898

Product Information

Prevents adult horn fly emergence from manure of treated cattle. A nutritional supplement containing S-Methroprene Insect Growth Regulator for continuous feeding to cattle through the horn fly season.

• Ideal fly control option in copper-deficient areas
• Contains Altosid Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) for safe, effective control of horn flies
• Utilizes both liquid and dried molasses for superior palatability and consistent consumption
• Delivers the same high quality standardized CopperHead trace mineral/vitamin package containing organic, chelated minerals specially formulated for copper deficient areas
• Helps counteract copper deficiency symptoms including:
  • Rough discolored hair (black cattle with reg tinged coats)
  • Slow shed out
  • Slow breeder
  • Poor immunity
• RainBloc provides improved weatherability
• Economical source of high quality minerals and reliable fly control

Altosid^® is a registered trademark of Wellmark International

Feeding Instructions

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WARNING
This product contains high levels of copper. Consumption of this product by sheep or goats may result in copper toxicity. Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses). Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below mean high water mark.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
STORAGE: Store in a cool place.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Completely empty bag, then dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.

FEEDING AND MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

When used as directed, SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc will provide sufficient S-methoprene insect growth regulator to prevent the emergence of adult horn flies fro manure of treated cattle. Existing adult horn flies will not be affected. Start feeding before horn flies appear and continue use until cold weather marks the end of the horn fly season. Allow free choice to cattle. Cattle should consume an average of 0.4 ounces of this product per 100 lbs. of body weight per day, which is equivalent to 4 ounces per day for a 1000-lb. animal.

1. Assure cattle are not starved for nutrients in SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc^® by providing them prior to feeding SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc.
2. Offer cattle 50 pounds for every 15 head of cattle.
3. Remove all other self-limiting nutritional supplements.
4. Locate SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc where cattle congregate (watering, loafing, shad areas).
5. Replenish SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc  on a regular basis as needed.
6. If intake of SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc  is below 0.4 oz. per 100 lbs. animal body weight per day, increase the number of feeding locations and/or change locations to areas more frequented by cattle.
7. If intake of SWEETLIX 6% CopperHead IGR with RainBloc is above 0.4 oz. per 100 lbs. animal body weight per day, reduce the number of feeding locations and/or change locations to areas less frequented by cattle.
8. Introduction of this product after adult horn fly infestation is established will require treatment of cattle with adulticides if elimination of the adult fly population is desired.