Once Archer IGR is dry, it is safe the dogs to be on the lawn and chew the grass.
We would recommend treating the entire lawn. Archer IGR is labeled to be used in pet dwellings so this will be safe to use there as well. We would also recommend using an insecticide with Archer IGR, such as Onslaught. Archer IGR is just a growth regulator. It will not kill the fleas. It will only stop them from reproducing. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
Neither Archer IGR nor Conquer is labeled to be used on edible vegetation. We do carry a wide variety of products that can be used on edible plants. Simply go to our homepage and type the name of the plant in our search window and press go. You will be given the most relevant products for your search. We recommend that you click on the product and then read through the product label (you will find the product label link below the product picture) to be sure it will fit your needs. Below is the link to all of our products that can be applied to edible vegetation.
Archer IGR is not labeled to be used against bees. Since it only acts on the immature life stages of the target insect and not adults it should not affect them. It generally only affects adults fleas and flies.
Archer IGR can be mixed with an insecticide like Tempo Ultra or Conquer following the instructions on each products' label. We do not recommend that you mix two insecticides together as that would be like doubling the usage rate of each insecticide and make the product ineffective.
For fogging or ULV applications, Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be applied with equipment such as ULV equipment, mechanical misting sprayers, aerosol generators, or thermal foggers. To prepare the fogging solution, follow the equipment manufacturer's solution preparation instructions. 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). Fogging applications are recommended for larger facilities including food and nonfood warehouses. Close area to be treated and shut off all ventilation systems. Apply the product in the air and direct fog or mist toward all areas that may harbor target pests. After treatment, leave the room 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.
Yes, you can mix Conquer and Archer IGR together for flea control. You may want to take a look at our article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information and tips on eradicating this pest.
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.
The Archer IGR application would need to be kept out of the root zone for edible vegetation because it is not tested or labeled for this use.
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.
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.
We apologize, but we are not currently able to ship Archer IGR or any other products to the U.K. or anywhere else outside of the U.S.
Archer IGR is only photostable outside for about 2 weeks, inside is where it would last the 7 months. It along with Talstar should be applied once a month through mosquito season to keep the residual up. You may continue to see mosquitoes even after application as Talstar P is not a true repellent. It is meant to provide a long residual that will continue to kill insects that contact a treated surface. Be sure to apply to the underside of leaves of trees and bushes and treat any standing water with a larvacide to further help with elimination.
Archer IGR will only stop these pests from growing to become reproductive adults in their immature stage. You can use Onslaught Insecticide to treat for both and it can be used on carpeted areas where you may need flea control. Be sure to follow the label for indoor and outdoor control. You can even mix Onslaught and Archer so you can have a residual insecticide and IGR control at the same time.
While you may mix the Archer IGR with a insecticide label for spiders to treat the infected areas to prevent future infestation of many of the insects that spiders eat, neither Archer nor any other IGR is labeled to treat spiders directly.
Archer IGR is not labeled to be used against bees. Since it only acts on the immature life stages of the target insect and not adults it should not effect them. It generally only effects adults fleas and flies.
Archer IGR is not labeled for mealybugs. When treating for mealy bugs, you could apply TriStar 8.5 SL, and you will use 7.5 ml (0.25oz, 1.5 tsp) per 3 gallons of water for effective control. The Tristar bottle will measure as low as 5 ml in the built-in measuring reservoir. It is suggested that you mix a surfactant with the TriStar when treating for mealybugs for better control. You can use the Non-Ionic surfactant we carry at the rate of 1-2 teaspoons per gallon of water. Do not make more than 4 applications per year. Do not reapply more than once every 7 days. To determine if application is necessary, monitor pest densities.
