MaxForce Quantum, 30 g

Maxforce Quantum is a ready to use insecticidal bait for the rapid control of a variety of ants. The formulation is especially efficacious against Pharaoh Ant (Monomorium pharaonis) and Black/Garden Ant (Lasius niger). Further ant species controlled by this product: Ghost Ant (Tapinoma melanocephalum) and Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile).

The Maxforce Quantum formulation is a viscous liquid containing 0.03% imidacloprid and a food-based formula which is particularly palatable to ants. Maxforce Quantum is odourless, non-staining, transparent, clean looking and inconspicuous in use. Maxforce Quantum contains the bittering agent Bitrex to prevent accidental ingestion.

FIELD(S) OF APPLICATION
Maxforce Quantum cartridges are designed for the controlled placement of bait in the following situations:

APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
-Maxforce Quantum 30 g cartridge is dispensed using a suitable gel applicator.
-When the treatment has been completed remove the empty cartridge and dispose of safely.
If the cartridge is only partially used, remove it from the applicator, seal it with the end cap provided and store as directed.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

General:
-Apply out of reach and sight of children and domestic animals.
-For maximum effectiveness Maxforce Quantum must be placed on a horizontal surface or near ant trails.
-Survey the area to be treated to identify sites of ant infestation e.g. by using bait traps.
-An effect on the ant population can be expected within 7 days when frequency of foragers will decline.
-Most nests are eliminated within 14 days.
-However, under some circumstances like very high ant numbers or re-invasion, total control may take up to 2 months.
-Baiting points remain efficacious for at least 12 weeks.
-As long as baiting points are present, re-invasion will be avoided.

Indoor use:
-Apply Maxforce Quantum directly as spots in identified target areas.
-Instruct residents to avoid cleaning or removing bait spots.
-Where infestations are high, inspect the applied spots of Maxforce Quantum regularly and make further applications as required.
-Avoid application to excessively dusty, damp or greasy locations, and areas which are subject to washing.
-Do not apply to food preparation surfaces or areas that have recently been treated with other insecticides or contaminate the bait with other insecticides.
-When Maxforce Quantum is applied in an ant bait station, use as follows: place in a horizontal position where ants can be seen foraging for food. Indoors, trails are often emerging from underneath doors, windows or cracks & crevices. 
-Place one ant bait station per trail. In difficult situations (more than one trail) use additional ant bait stations.

Outdoor use:
-Maxforce Quantum can be placed in cracks and crevices (in brick walls, between pavement slabs etc) where ants are seen to be active or ant trails are evident.
-Place bait preferably in an area protected from rain.
-If exposed area has to be treated, apply if no rain is expected for the next 24 hours.
-In case of rain fall within 24 hours, retreat once.
-If nest entrances can be identified, inject preferably bait liquid directly into nest entrance.
-When Maxforce Quantum is applied in an ant bait station, use as follows: Place ant bait stations in a horizontal position where ants can be seen foraging for food and where the ant bait station is protected from direct sun light and rain. Place one ant bait station per trail. In difficult situations (more than one trail) use additional ant bait stations.

Always replace cap after use.

Unwanted product can be removed by sponging with water.

RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
Not applicable, as foragers are sterile females. DOSE RATE(S) Indoor use: Pharaoh Ants, Argentine Ants and Ghost Ants : 1 spot of 0.2 g per m² treated area. Example: treat a kitchen of 10 m² with 10 spots of 0.2 g each. Or, treat a kitchen of 10 m² plus bathroom/toilet area of 10 m² with 20 spots of 0.2 g each. Black/Garden Ant: 1 spot of 0.2 g per linear metre of ant trail. When using an ant bait station, use 1 station per trail.

Outdoor use:
Black/Garden Ants and other species: For nest treatment, inject 2 g of product directly into nest entrance. For application on trails, 1 spot of 0.2 g per linear metre of ant trail to a maximum of 2 g per nest. When using an ant bait station, use 1 station per trail.

WARNINGS
Do not allow to freeze. Not for use on grain or in grain stores. Do not attempt to open or refill cartridges.