Stop Insects Before They Start

Label & SDS

EPA Label: link

Registration information

• U.S. EPA Registration number: 538-135
• U.S. EPA Status: CANCELLED

Description

'Stop Insects Before They Start' is an insecticide and miticide. Its Federal EPA registration number is: 538-135. It was originally approved by EPA on 24 Mar 1976. Its registration got cancelled on 30 Sep 1997. It has a 'Caution' signal word. It has the following active ingredients: Dimethoate. It's approved for 5 sites including elaeagnus, poinsettia, pyracantha, roses, and viburnum. It is also approved for 4 pests and pest groups including but not limited to aphids, leafhoppers, mites, and scales.

Original registration date:

• 24 Mar 1976

Cancellation date:

• 30 Sep 1997

Alternative names:

• STOP INSECTS BEFORE THEY STARTActive

Registrant:

• SCOTTS COMPANY, THE
  
• Address:
  14111 Scottslawn Road
  Marysville, OH 43041

Active ingredients:

• Dimethoate 5%
• Other ingredients 95%

Signal word:

• Caution

Product type:

• Insecticide
• Miticide

Formulation:

• Granular

Registered target pests:

• Aphids
• Leafhoppers
• Mites
• Scales

Registered target sites:

• Elaeagnus (soil treatment)
• Poinsettia (soil treatment)
• Pyracantha (soil treatment)
• Roses (soil treatment)
• Viburnum (soil treatment)