EcoVia EC is a liquid botanical oil insecticide, and is lableled for fleas and would work very well if you are looking for a more natural alternative to other insecticide ingredients. It also can be mixed with any IGR that we carry as well.
Per the manufacturer, EcoVia EC has up to a 4 week residual.
EcoVia EC can be slightly repellent for a few days after application but is not a true repellent. It is designed more to provide a residual to kill insects that contact the treated surfaces.
EcoVia EC states on the product label: * This product is not recommended as sole protection against termites and is not approved as a pre-construction treatment for subterranean termites. It is really only for spot treating active termites. Termidor SC would be the best product for trenching as prevention.
Unfortunately, insects like fungus gnats breed in wet areas since they feed on the micro-organisms found in that wet soil. Unless the environmental conditions are altered, you cannot expect to eliminate these insects. You can use a natural insecticide such as EcoVia EC which does not have restrictions on use around aquatic areas. This product will have residual when kept dry. We would also recommend using personal insect repellents and perhaps ThermaCELL lanterns as well.
You should treat with EcoVia EC when you are not expecting any rainfall for at least 24 hrs following the application. It will offer a four week outdoor residual.
The Eco Via EC manufacturer does not make any claims to kill bed bug eggs or kill adult bed bugs on contact. Instead, you should rely on Eco Via EC to kill active bed bugs within several hours of contact. We highly recommend you follow our Bed Bug Guide to learn how to implement a successful bed bug control program.
You can mix the two products into the tank sprayer with water in either order you would like. Typically you will want to fill your sprayer half way full of water, add in your ingredients- 1-2 oz of EcoVia EC and 1 oz of Archer IGR, shake the solution to incorporate the chemicals into the water, then fill the rest of the tank up, shake again, and start spraying.
An all natural product like the EcoVia EC would be a great option for both ticks and mosquitoes is safe near water. Pets and people should be kept out of the area until dry and can return after that time. It is also labeled for many other insects and is a great general pest control option. We have some great articles here for Ticks and Mosquitoes as well that can be helpful.
The time frame it takes EcoVia EC to eliminate springtails will depend on the number of springtails in the area and the rate the product is applied at. It could take up to a week to see results. This product does not guarantee that the springtails will be gone forever. The product will likely need to be reapplied for maintenance every 21 days.
No, Diatomaceous Earth should not be mixed with EcoVia EC . You may use the EcoVia per the labeled instructions and use the Diatomaceous Earth in other areas where you have not applied the EcoVia EC.
Yes, we have several options. EcoVia EC from Rockwell labs is a National Organic Program certified insecticide that can be used in mosquito misting systems. A similar product that is also available is Essentria IC3. We also sell the all-natural product Naprovit PRO Plus, which has a different plant oil base and can be used in misting systems.
Yes, EcoVia EC is safe to use where there will be animals such as chickens. There are specific directions for treating poultry houses and even for use on chickens on the product label.