Diazinon shelf life
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06-07-04, 05:23 AM
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Diazinon shelf life
We have recently been re-invaded by carpenter ants. This time I have located their entry point.
Entry was due to neglecting the exterior spray treatment this spring. When I looked at the bottle of Diazinon to mix a new "treatment", it said use within six months of purchase. The bottle is ~2 years old. The minimum size was a quart and with a 1/4 acre yard, I use very little at a time.
Has this stuff lost its potency, or can I continue to use as-is?
TIA,
Brad
Entry was due to neglecting the exterior spray treatment this spring. When I looked at the bottle of Diazinon to mix a new "treatment", it said use within six months of purchase. The bottle is ~2 years old. The minimum size was a quart and with a 1/4 acre yard, I use very little at a time.
Has this stuff lost its potency, or can I continue to use as-is?
TIA,
Brad
#2
06-07-04, 05:52 AM
Brad,
I had recently looked this up myself and found the shelf life to be 5 - 7 years in a tightly sealed container.
So, just follow the mfr's instuctions for mixing and the safety precautions and you should be good to go .
I had recently looked this up myself and found the shelf life to be 5 - 7 years in a tightly sealed container.
So, just follow the mfr's instuctions for mixing and the safety precautions and you should be good to go .
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