Jason from Seneca, Sc writes
Depending on which method you will applying NiBor-D Insecticide (Dust or Liquid), the application rates and procedures will vary. Below are recommended rates and some brief information for darkling beetles however please refer to page 9 of the product label for more information. The first step is to remove birds from the area. Apply to structural sidewalls, posts, framing, top plates, into cracks and crevices, around insulation and on other structural components that might harbor beetles. Reapply the application annually after each grow out or if facility is washed, sanitized and disinfected. For Supplemental Liquid Applications: Add NiBor-D Insecticide at the rate of 1 lb/gallon of water. Apply at the rate of 4 gallons/100 ft2 of surface area. For fly control, apply a liquid application to the surface of manure piles at the rate of 1-1/2 lbs of product/gallon of water/150 ft2 of surface area. Dust applications: If birds are in contact with floor or litter: Apply NiBor-D Insecticide in dry form with a spreader directly to the floor or old litter surface at the rate of 1-2 lbs/100 ft2 of floor area. Apply a band treatment along bird feeder lines. Reapply annually if needed or after each grow-out. If birds are caged and not in contact with the floor or litter: Apply dry product at the rate of 1-1/2 – 2 lbs/100 ft2 of surface area. For fly control, apply the dust to the surface of manure piles at the rate of 1-1/2 – 2 lbs/100 ft2 of surface area
Answer last updated on: 11/03/2021
