Common Questions & Answers

Read a few of our most commonly asked questions and answers about Spectracide bug and weed products.

1. Where can I find a list of common conversions?

LIQUIDS

1 Tbsp = 3 tsp

1 fl. oz. = 6 tsp = 2 Tbsp = 29.573 mL

1 pint = 16 fl. oz. = 2 cups = 473.17 mL = 0.473 L

1 quart = 2 pints = 32 fl. oz. = 946.34 mL

1 gal = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 128 fl. oz. = 3.785 L

6 fl. oz. = 3/4 cup

8 fl. oz. = 1 cup

HELPFUL TIPS

1½ Tbsp in 3 gal of water = 1½ tsp in 1 gal of water

2 Tbsp in 3 gal of water = 2 tsp in 1 gal of water

AREA

1 sq ft = 929.030 square centimeters (sq. cm.)

1 acre = 43,560 sq ft = 4,046.856 square meters

 

WEIGHT

1 oz = 28.35 grams

 

DETERMINING SQUARE FEET

RECTANGLE: Length x width

TRIANGLE: The height (or length) x half of the base (or width)

CIRCLE: The diameter squared x 0.7854 (Diameter is the length  of a straight line through the center of the circle.)

DETERMINING CUBIC FEET

Length of room x width of room x height of room

TEMPERATURE

Celsius: Multiple by 1.8 (= 9/5), + 32 = Fahrenheit

Fahrenheit: -32, multiple remainder by .5556 (=5/9) = Celsius

0 C Freezing point of water = 32 F

10 C Warm winter day = 50 F

20 C Mild spring day = 68 F

30 C Hot summer day = 86 F

37 C Normal body temperature = 98.6 F

40 C Heat wave conditions = 104 F

100 C Boiling point of water = 212 F

 

 

 

 

 

2. Where can I find MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) info about Spectracide® products?

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and product label info for Spectracide products can be found in the Product pages on this website.

• Click Customer Help and select MSDS and Product Labels
• Select the desired product catagory from dropdown list
• Find product you are looking for
• Click on desired buton for MSDS or Product Label  

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3. What should I do in case of an emergency?

• If a HUMAN is exposed to Spectracide products, call 1-800-633-2873 immediately. The medical center is staffed seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

• If an ANIMAL is exposed to roach and ant baits, slug and snail killing products or mouse and rat killing products from Spectracide, call 1-800-633-2873 immediately. The medical center is staffed seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

• If an ANIMAL is exposed to any other Spectracide products, contact your pet's veterinarian. As an alternative, you may wish to contact the National Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435. Please note that this center charges for consultations.

 

4. How do I properly dispose of Spectracide products?

To safely dispose of AEROSOL (pressurized) containers, follow these instructions:
If the container is empty, place it in the trash or take it to a recycling facility if available.
If the container is partly filled, call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions.
IMPORTANT: Do not puncture or incinerate!

To safely dispose of NON-PRESSURIZED containers, follow these instructions:
If the container is empty, place it in the trash or take it to a recycling facility if available.
If the container is partly filled, call your local solid waste agency for disposal instructions.
IMPORTANT: Never place unused product down an indoor or outdoor drain.

5. How do I know how much product to use?

Spectracide lawn and garden product labels specify how many square feet a particular product will cover. To determine the square footage of your property, follow the formula:

1. Measure the width of your lawn (in feet).

2. Measure the length of your lawn (in feet).

3. Multiply the width by the length.  

4. The result is the total square footage of your lawn.

5. Determine the square footage of any non-lawn areas (gardens, driveways, patios, garage, your house, etc.)

6. Determine the square footage of each of these areas and subtract each of these totals from the square footage of your property.

7. The adjusted total square footage will tell you how much Spectracide brand product you’ll need to get the job done.

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