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PRENTOX ROTENONE FISH TOXICANT POWDER

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY · Rotenone 8.74%; Cube Resins other than rotenone 13.11% · EPA Reg 89459-32 · POISON, SINGLE DOSE Document last checked 2022-05-20

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Active ingredient Rotenone 8.74%; Cube Resins other than rotenone 13.11%
Manufacturer CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY
Category POISON, SINGLE DOSE

Full details for PRENTOX ROTENONE FISH TOXICANT POWDER

EPA registration data Reg. 89459-32 — registry reference, signal word and status.

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This product is a rotenone powder fish toxicant containing 5% active rotenone. It is used to control fish in outdoor standing water, including springs, seeps, and areas with poor water exchange. Application involves mixing the powder with water to create a 1% to 5% w/w concentration, or creating a dough-like consistency by mixing the powder with sand and unflavored gelatin.

Pests covered (3)
FISHCARPBULLHEADS
Areas treatable (4)
standing waterLAKES (WATER TREATMENT)PONDS (FISH) (WATER TREATMENT)STREAMS (WATER TREATMENT)

How to treat each type of area 6

standing water

Normal
Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Outdoor 0.74 to 0.37 AF Per Pound Product (5% A.I.) 0.5 – 1.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.
Outdoor 2000 to 1000 m3 per Kilogram Product (5% A.I.) 0.5 – 1.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.
Tolerant Species
Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Outdoor 0.37 to 0.123 AF Per Pound Product (5% A.I.) 1.0 – 3.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.
Outdoor 1000 to 333 m3 per Kilogram Product (5% A.I.) 1.0 – 3.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.
Tolerant Species in Organic Ponds
Location Rate Unit Dilution Label notes
Outdoor 0.185 to 0.093 AF Per Pound Product (5% A.I.) 2.0 – 4.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.
Outdoor 500 to 250 m3 per Kilogram Product (5% A.I.) 2.0 – 4.0 ppm Active Rotenone Adjust amount of product according to the actual rotenone content on Ingredient Statement on label.

Mixing instructions 2

Location Amount Per Finished strength Label notes
1 to 5% w/w powder to water Using the semi-closed aspirator system, pre-mix at approximately 1 to 5% w/w powder to water.
Springs, Seeps and Areas With Poor Water Exchange one pound (0.454 kg) of powdered rotenone to one pound (0.454 kg) of fine to medium washed sand to 2 ounces (0.0567 kg) of unflavored gelatin 1:1:0.0125 dough-like consistency add sufficient water to create a dough-like consistency. Keep mixture moist by storing in a sealed container. Only use when in a dough like consistency to insure efficacy.

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