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Temprid SC Insecticide Now Labeled for Bed Bugs

Bayer Delivers the Newest Weapon in the Fight Against Bed Bugs

Research Triangle Park, N.C. February 15, 2010 Bayer Environmental Science is pleased to announce that bed bugs have officially fallen into "The Temprid Zone," having received acceptance from the Environmental Protection Agency to add bed bug control to the Temprid SC Insecticide label.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Temprid SC Insecticide Now Labeled for Bed Bugs

Bayer Delivers the Newest Weapon in the Fight Against Bed Bugs

Research Triangle Park, N.C. February 15, 2010 Bayer Environmental Science is pleased to announce that bed bugs have officially fallen into "The Temprid Zone," having received acceptance from the Environmental Protection Agency to add bed bug control to the Temprid SC Insecticide label.

In response to the industrys growing demand for a fast, effective solution against bed bugs especially those strains that have shown resistance to pyrethroids Bayer worked diligently to expedite the addition of bed bugs to the Temprid SC Insecticide label. "We are thrilled to deliver a new weapon in the fight against bed bugs to the industry, especially at a time when infestations are on the rise nationwide," says Eric Lentz, general insect control marketing manager for Bayer.

Now, the speed of control that many pest management professionals have experienced with Temprid SC for ants and perimeter pests can be applied to bed bugs, including resistant strains. Temprids fusion of imidacloprid and beta-cyfluthrin controls bed bugs faster than the leading pyrethroids. Temprid also provides a long-lasting residual, controlling resistant bed bugs for more than 30days, even on fabrics where many other products have failed. In addition, Temprid kills bed bug eggs when applied as a direct treatment and, more surprisingly, dried residues prevent eggs from hatching. "Helping PMPs overcome their toughest control problems without sacrificing their business profitability is all part of the Backed by Bayer promise," says Lentz.

Temprid SC already has a very flexible indoor and outdoor use label for control of ants and other pests, but now it can also be applied to the places bed bugs Page 2 of 2

like to hide, including mattresses, box springs, headboards, bed frames, furniture, upholstery, curtains, picture frames and carpet edges. "With Temprid, PMPs only need one product to solve their toughest infestations of ants, most perimeter pests and now, bed bugs. Knowing you can rely on one product to solve multiple problems can help you streamline your business operations and save on labor costs in the field," says Lentz.

Temprid is available for use in 48 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Temprid is sold in an easy-to-pour 400ml bottle and is packaged 6 bottles to a case.

For more information visit your local Bayer authorized distributor, contact your local Bayer ES sales representative or call Bayer customer service at 1-800-331-2867.

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Supplemental Labeling for existing product in channels of trade

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Bayer Environmental Science

A Business Group of Bayer CropScience LP

P.O. Box 12014, 2 T. W. Alexander Drive

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

1-800-334-7577

Temprid SC Insecticide

EPA Reg. No. 432-1483

For Bed Bug control

*Expiration Date: April 14, 2011

Supplemental Label

TEMPRID SC INSECTICIDE

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read this label and the product

package label before using this product. This Supplemental Label must be in possession of the user at the time of pesticide

application. Follow all applicable directions, restrictions, Worker Protection Standard requirements, and precautions on the

registered product label for TEMPRID SC INSECTICIDE.

DIRECTIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE

Bed Bug Control

Restrictions Do not spray bed linens or other materials which come in direct contact with

occupants of the bed.

APPLICATION FOR INDOOR PESTS

Bed bugs Use Rate: 0.075% - 0.27 fl oz (8 milliliters) of Temprid SC per gal of water.

Controls bed bug populations that are resistant to pyrethroid insecticides.

Spray bugs and eggs directly wherever possible following site directions below.

For infested mattresses, remove linens and wash before reuse. Apply to tufts,

seams, folds, and edges until moist. Allow to dry before remaking bed.

Apply to bedsprings, box springs, and the interior of bed frames or headboards,

including all cracks and joints.

When bed bugs are found in upholstered furniture, apply only to the infested

tufts, seams, folds and edges, but do not apply to flat surfaces where

prolonged human contact will occur. If bugs heavily infest furniture (inside

cushions and/or batting) apply a labeled insecticide dust or consider

fumigation.

Apply as a crack and crevice treatment to all baseboards, moldings, beneath

floor coverings and carpets, closets, shelves, curtains, furniture and picture

frames that may provide harborage to bed bugs.

Re-apply every 7 to 10 days, as needed, until infestation is eliminated.

*This supplemental label expires on April 14, 2011 and must not be used or

distributed after this date.

For MEDICAL And TRANSPORTATION Emergencies ONLY Call 24 Hours A Day 1-800-334-7577

Temprid is a trademark of Bayer.

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