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Fulex Smokes are appropriate for use at all levels of infestation. Because the mode of action is contact and they are for the most part, adulticides, you may need up to three applications spread across the life cycle of the Insect Being Controlled.

Fulex Nicotine Fumigator is a Federally Restricted Use product and is the most potent chemical -- yet is a botanical -- on the market today. Fulex Thiodan Insecticidal Smoke and Fulex DDVP Fumigator, while technically less potent than Nicotine, are each potent in their own right, providing thousands of growers excellent control over their floriculture crops year after year.

Generally, you should use Fulex Smokes as follows:

	Maintenance	Light Infestation	Moderate Infestation	Heavy Infestation
Fulex NICOTINE Smoke		X	X	X
Fulex THIODAN Smoke	X	X	X
Fulex DDVP Smoke	X	X	X

Determining Coverage Area

The following examples should be used in determining the correct number of cans of smoke to use when fumigating a standard greenhouse:

General Volume Calculation

Square Feet x Average Ceiling Height = Cubic Volume

Total Volume = Vol. A + Vol. B

Volume A = W x H x L
Volume B = W/2 x P x L

Example: W = 30', L=100', H=6', P=14'

Volume A = 30' x 100' x 6' = 18,000 cu.ft.

Volume B= 30/2 x 14 x 100 = 21,000 cu.ft.

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TOTAL = 39,000 cu.ft.

Area A	=	a x b
Area B	=	c x d
Area C	=	b/2 x (P-a)
Area D	=	c/2 x (P-d)
A Total	=	(A + B + C + D) x L where L = length of greenhouse

Example: <

A=10', b=20', c=16', d=8' P=15' L=100'

A = 10 x 20 = 200 A_T=(A + B + C + D) x 100

B = 16 x 8 = 127

C = 20/2 x (15-10) A_T=(200 + 128 + 50 + 56) x 100

= 10 x 5 = 50

D = 16/2 x (15-8) A_T=434 x 100 = 43,4000

= 8 x 7 = 56

How to Light Insecticidal Smokes

After determining the volume of the greenhouse (see above), distribute cans evenly in the greenhouse aisles at least 10 feet from end walls. Remove caps from all cans and put an unlit sparkler in each can.

Starting with the can farthest from the greenhouse exit, light the sparkler as shown (at handle end). It is recommended that you use a lighter or hand/held propane torch for quick lighting.

Insert lighted sparkler deeply into the contents of the can. Proceed to next can, light the next sparkler and insert deeply into contents of can. Proceed to next can, etc. Exit greenhouse immediately after last can is lit and post the building.

Step 1:

Shake Can Vigorously 10-20 Times Then Remove Cap

Step 2:

Insert UNLIT Sparkler Into Can Position In Greenhouse

Step 3:

Pull Sparkler Partially Out Of Can

Step 4:

Ignite Sparkler As Shown

Step 5:

Insert Ignited Sparkler Deeply Into Can

OTHER TIPS FOR USING INSECTICIDAL SMOKES

As you proceed through the greenhouse, if you notice that a previously lit can is not smoking, have an extra can ready to ignite at your current position - do not go back and try to reignite the previous can. The smoke from this extra can will diffuse throughout the greenhouse and cover the spot where the previous can did not smoke. After re-entry has elapsed, retrieve the can which didn't ignite, cap it tightly, and use it during the next fumigation.
If necessary, use two sparklers simultaneously to start a smoke fumigator, especially if sparklers are old.
Contact your local fire department to inform them that you will be performing a fumigation to prevent a false fire report.