FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General FAQS

  • What should I do i n case of an emergency?

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

  • 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

  • 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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  • Where can I find SDS (Safety Data Sheet) info about Spectracide® products?

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

    • Select the desired product
    • Under the "Important Info Tab" locate the section titled "Safety Data Sheets & Product Labels"
    • Click on link for SDS or Product Label

    If you have further questions about SDS, click here to contact us directly.

  • How do I properly dispose of Spectracide® products?

    Always refer to the product label for specific instructions regarding pesticide and container disposal.