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Archer IGR is an Insect Growth Regulator that is also photostable, meaning that it does not break down easily in direct sunlight. You can use Archer IGR to control insect populations both indoors and outdoors. The Archer IGR unique mode of action disrupts the life cycle of ants, fleas, flies, ticks, cockroaches, mosquitoes and beetles leading to effective population control.
For best results, IGR products should be applied with an insecticide such as Talstar.
* They can be mixed together and applied at the same time from a one gallon hand pump sprayer.
Product Documents
| Active Ingredient | Pyriproxyfen 1.3% |
|---|---|
| Target pests |
Cockroaches, Fleas, Ants, Litter Beetles, Crickets, Ticks, and Flying Insects * See label for complete list |
| For use in |
Commercial & Residential; Indoors & Outdoors * See label for complete list |
| Application |
Photo-stable up to 14 days (Works in Direct Sunlight) * See label for complete application instructions |
| Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on Label |
| Yield | 8 to 16 gallons of solution |
| Formulation |
Professional Product Group 7C Insecticide |
| NOT FOR SALE TO | NY (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only) |
| Shipping Weight | 1.06 lbs |
| Manufacturer | Syngenta (Mfg. Number: 73218) |
| EPA Registration | 100-1111 |
Archer Insecticide is an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator). The Archer Insecticide unique mode of action disrupts the life cycle of ants, fleas, flies, ticks, cockroaches, mosquitoes and beetles for effective population control.
What is an IGR?
How to Mix Archer Insecticide
Archer Insect Growth Regulator is intended to be mixed with water and applied with application equipment, such as hand-held, backpack, or power spray equipment.
General
Prior to any interior treatment, carpets, draperies and upholstered furniture should be vacuumed. The vacuum cleaner bag should be sealed and disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle.
In Kennels and Doghouses
Treatment of kennels and doghouses will control pre-adult fleas from developing into biting and reproductive adult fleas.
Awesome
By Jennifer on 07/08/2010
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I used an Archer/Conquer mixture on my yard and in my house for a flea problem that was out of control. Within no time the little boogers were gone! I've tried everything and this was the ONLY product that worked. My name is Jennifer and I've been flea free for 2 weeks!
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End of the line
By Keith on 12/25/2010
I am a landlord and I had a house with fleas so bad that when you entered the house fifteen minutes later my legs were covered with hundreds of fleas. I tried store bought foggers and sprays - don't waste your money. I purchased Archer IGR and Conquer and used one ounce of each in a gallon sprayer, sprayed once a week for two weeks and the problem was solved. GREAT STUFF!!
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KILL THEM DEAD
By Jeff on 06/06/2010
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Fleas have no chance with Archer. I mixed it with Conquer and sprayed as label told me to. Fleas and ants are no more. THANK YOU DoMyOwnPestControl, you saved me a bunch of money and kept my grand baby safe and stoped my pets from the itch.
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The BEST for Fleas....EVER
By Kim on 09/08/2010
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This is one time where I feel compelled to review for the benefit of everyone who is experiencing flea infestations. My poor indoor dog was constantly scratching and biting herself raw. She suffers various symptoms when topicals are applied and I am loath to expose her to those chemicals. I live in SW Florida and the fleas were horrendous this spring. I spent a fortune and nothing worked. I found this website and discovered Archer Growth Regular and Conquer (instant knock down). Used these two in combination for everywhere inside and out. Additionally, treated the yard with Bifen (granular long term). WOW...within just a few days all fleas GONE. That was May 1st. I treated with everything again 3 months later. I have seen 2 fleas since May 1st. BRAVO, Archer, Conquer & Bifen!!!! BTW, all other bugs are dead too. I fired the pest control people and do it myself for a fraction of the cost now with ten times the results.
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Excellent results
By Sean on 05/07/2010
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We are using this product for the control of: DESERT COCKROACHES, SCORPIONS, CRICKETS, and EARWIGS. Very low odor that dissipates within five to ten minutes. Leaves no visible residue when mixed and applied as recommended. We are using this product with ONSLAUGHT insecticide, and since starting this regimen every three months, our results have been fantastic. Our cricket problem is actually not a problem any longer!
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I’m confused reading that Gentrol can’t be used with Advion so I’m looking for a way to use an IGR and insecticide indoors. I especially want to avoid Gentrol point source stations.
Archer IGR can be combined with any insecticide labeled for fleas, such as Demand Duo.
Archer IGR is safe to use around poultry houses that are unoccupied as directed on the product label. They should be out of the area during treatment until dry, typically at least 4-6 hours.
I was wondering if Archer IGR is useful on Bedbugs?
Archer IGR is not labeled for bedbugs. We do offer Gentrol IGR Concentrate that is an insect growth regulator labeled for bedbugs. Here is a great step by step guide (with videos and pro tips) for a successful program.
I think I mixed in more than I mentioned, and my grass is brown.
Archer IGR is not known for damaging grass if applied according to the label.
I was looking at Archer / Nyguard IGR for mosquito control around my property. Is one better than the other? Do IGRs help if I'm only applying to shrubbery and no standing water?
Archer IGR would be a better choice of the two for outdoor mosquito control. The IGRs help insecticides work better by not allowing mosquitoes to reproduce. We have products to treat standing water but they would kill the larvae
If yes, how close?
Archer IGR applications should be kept at least 25 feet from any body of water and areas of runoff. This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas.
Not if it is or isn't safe, but how. How is it safe for people to come into contact with it regularly once dry? How is it able to still be effective while dried for pests, but suddenly doesn't cause harm to us? Once it has dried would any contact with it directly cause issues? Haven't seen any info directly explaining how this works in terms of pests, us and pets. Curious how its suddenly rendered safe for us after while still able to kill pests. Thanks!
Archer IGR is only toxic to humans if they misuse the product. It does not actually kill insects either; it stops the immature ones from reaching sexual maturity and helps break the reproduction cycle. It does have a residual, which means the actives are still working even when it is dry. You must realize pesticides only contain enough active to effect small insects. You would have to try very hard to misuse the product to cause harm, and we are not sure how one might do it. Please see the label and SDS sheets for info.
Archer IGR needs to be mixed with a residual insecticide as it will not control anything by itself.
If I can't crawl into my crawl space, will this be effective if I use a garden sprayer and mist into all the foundation vents on our home? From my understanding, the roaches do not need to make direct contact with an IGR - they just need to be in close proximity. So, if I spray in the vents, will that be close enough to be effective?
Can I mix all 3 for flea and tick & mosquito control? Also, do I need to water in? I'm reading different scenarios on watering in or not. Thanks
Yes, all 3 products can be mixed together for control of insects such as mosquitoes & fleas. You would apply 1 oz of Bifen, 1 oz of Archer IGR, and 0.5 an oz of Exciter. There is no need to water after applying as you are applying the products with water. Generally, only granules need to be watered in after application.
Fogging water under mobile home for Mosquito
Yes, Archer IGR may be applied with equipment such as ULV equipment, mechanical misting sprayers, aerosol generators, or thermal foggers. Per page 8 of the product label for fogging applications, Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be diluted with water or petroleum distillate. Apply at a rate of 1.5 fl oz (44.3 ml) of Archer Insect Growth Regulator diluted in appropriate carrier per 12,000 cubic feet (340m3).Apply the product in the air and direct fog or mist toward all areas that may harbor target pests. After treatment, leave the room/space closed for 30 minutes or longer as recommended by the equipment manufacturer or the labels of other products applied in tank mixing. Do not remain in treated area. Ventilate the treated area thoroughly before re-entry.
Please view our How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Guide for more information on treating for mosquitoes and addressing any areas of standing water using BTI Mosquito Dunks.
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Archer IGR could be tank mixed with either Bifen IT or Permethrin SFR but the Bifen IT and Permethrin cannot be tank mixed together.
If you are wanting to tank mix a pyrethrin insecticide with a residual insecticide and IGR, you can look at adding Exciter to the tank mix. View the Exciter product label for more information.
Why bother using this product in conjunction with Talstar? Isn't Talstar going to kill any mosquito that touches the effected area? Therefore mosquitoes that are in the treated area will not need IGR.
If you are located in an area where the mosquito population is especially high we strongly recommend you add an insect growth regulator to your insecticide spray solution. Insect growth regulators help sterilize the mosquitoes and make some eggs inviable. The addition of the insect growth regulator can also reduce how often you need to reapply products to once every 60 days as the reproduction cycle of the surrounding mosquitoes will have been interrupted.
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