ARILON

Which statement regarding termite protection is correct according to the label restrictions?

• ARILON is a substitute for mechanical alteration and soil treatment
• ARILON provides full structural protection against future infestations
• ARILON will not provide structural protection nor substitute for mechanical alteration, soil or foundation treatment ✓
• ARILON should be used as the sole protection against termites

Answer: The label restrictions state the product will not provide structural protection nor substitute for mechanical alteration, soil or foundation treatment with termiticide.

Which of the following ant species is EXCLUDED from treatment with ARILON?

• Carpenter ants
• Fire and Harvester ants ✓
• Pavement ants
• Odorous house ants

Answer: The label specifically lists 'Ants (Excluding Fire and Harvester Ants)'.

For an outdoor perimeter band-type treatment of 10 feet, what is an example of how the band can be distributed?

• 5 ft. up the exterior wall and 5 ft. out from the wall base
• 10 ft. up the exterior wall and 10 ft. out from the wall base
• 3 ft. up the exterior wall and 7 ft. of horizontal substrate away from the wall base ✓
• 2 ft. up the exterior wall and 8 ft. of horizontal substrate away from the wall base

Answer: The label provides an example that a 10 ft. perimeter band can include 3 ft. up the exterior wall and out to 7 ft. of horizontal substrate.

Under what condition should a technician use the higher listed rate of ARILON?

• During light rain only
• For heavy infestations and/or extreme environmental conditions ✓
• When treating only indoor wall voids
• When applying to porous surfaces only

Answer: The label states: 'For heavy infestations and/or extreme environmental conditions, use the higher listed rate.'

To achieve greater coverage or maximum residual performance for medium to heavy infestations, how much treatment solution should be applied per 1,000 square feet?

• 0.05 gallons per 1,000 square feet
• 1 gallon per 1,000 square feet
• 2 to 4 gallons per 1,000 square feet ✓
• 5 to 10 gallons per 1,000 square feet

Answer: The label states to apply 2 to 4 gals. per 1,000 square feet to achieve greater coverage or for maximum residual performance.

When applying ARILON to ant nests or mounds, what is the required application rate?

• 0.05% indoxacarb in 1 quart of water
• 1-2 gallons of treatment dilution per mound ✓
• 1 gallon of treatment solution per 1,000 square feet
• 2 to 4 gallons of treatment solution per mound

Answer: For ant nests or mounds, the label specifies a rate of 1-2 gals. of treatment dilution per mound.

When treating Crickets, Pillbugs, and Sowbugs indoors, what application method should be used?

• A fine high-pressure mist over all surfaces
• A coarse low pressure spray as a spot or crack and crevice treatment ✓
• A heavy flood application in all floor drains
• A dry powder application in wall voids

Answer: The label specifies applying a coarse low pressure spray as a spot or crack and crevice treatment for these pests indoors.

According to the label, which of the following is true regarding termite control with ARILON?

• It provides long-term structural protection against all termites
• It will kill all termite life stages including eggs and larvae
• It will kill workers and/or winged reproductive forms present at the time of application only ✓
• It is designed to substitute for soil or foundation treatment with termiticide

Answer: The label states the product will kill workers and/or winged reproductive forms of termites present at the time of application only.