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Ants

Options that DO NOT Meet Our Criteria for Least-Toxic ---------------------------------------

The following products have been evaluated and do not meet our criteria.  Effective, less toxic alternatives are available for ants.

Chemical Product Hazard Key

Acute Toxicity = A	Aerosol Spray = AS
Carcinogen = C	Concentrate = CO
Dust Hazard = D	Nerve Toxin = N
Developmental/Reproductive Toxin = DR
Endocrine Disrupting Compound = E
Inert Ingredients not Disclosed = I
Toxicity to Bees, Birds, Fish or Wildlife = T

Note: For detailed product information, click on the product name to link to the Pesticide Action Network Database.  This option is available for EPA- registered pesticides only.

• Baygon® 2% Bait  (C, D, E, I, N) EPA Registration No. 432-1283

• Bugout®  (AS, C, E, I, N) EPA Registration No. 7056-99

• Catalyst® (A, I, N) EPA Registration No. 2724-450

• CB-80 Extra® Insecticide (AS, C, CO, E, I) EPA Registration No. 9444-175

• Cynoff® EC (C, DR, E, I) EPA Registration No. 279-3081

• Cynoff® WP (C, DR, E, I) EPA Registration No. 279-3070

• Demon® EC (C, DR, E, I) EPA Registration No. 100-1004

• Demon® WP (C, D, DR, E, I) EPA Registration No. 100-990

• Drione® (C, D, E, I) EPA Registration No. 432-992

• Fluorgard® Ant Control Baits (EDC) EPA Registration No. 279-3154

• Speckoz® Multicide Flying Insect Killer  (AS, C, E, DR, EDC, I, N)  EPA Registration No. 1021-1587

• TC 164® (AS, C, E, I) EPA Registration No. 499-444

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