Yes, EcoVia EC can be toxic to honey bees that may come in contact witha treated surface. To mnimize the risk of harm to bees, it is recommended to apply in the early morning or in the evening when bees are least active, and to avoid applying to any plants that are actively blooming. It is safe to use where there will be animals such as chickens. The chickens should be kept out of the area while you are applying the product and until everything is dry. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
EcoVia EC can be applied at any temperature between 40F and 85F.
Yes, EcoVia EC is labeled to kill cockroaches.
Yes, per the EcoVia EC product label: Thoroughly spray all cracks and crevices where insects may hide or enter the building. Some of these areas include baseboards, floorboards, corners, around water and utility pipes, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, behind and beneath equipment and appliances, around floor drains, window and door frames and other possible pest harborage sites.
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.
EcoVia EC cannot be used in grazing areas. You may want to consider Essentria All Purpose Insecticide instead, which will treat many of the same pests that EcoVia EC will, and is labeled for use in grazing areas.
EcoVia EC is a great choice if you are seeking a natural concentrate to mix with water and apply to the outdoor areas for mosquito control. You will mix 1-4 oz of EcoVia EC per gallon of water depending upon application site and insect. See the product label for specific application instructions. It does have a residual of 3-4 weeks.
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.
EcoVia EC can safely be applied around the outside perimeter of veggie gardens. Be sure to apply on a less windy day to reduce the risk of drifting into the garden. For use on edible plants, we suggest Essentria All Purpose Insecticide.
EcoVia EC does have a residual of 3-4 weeks no matter what you use to dilute the product.
Essentria IC3 or EcoVia EC would be a great option for pest control. We suggest that adults (included those that are pregnant), children and pets should be out of the area during treatment. They can return once the surfaces have completely dried and the home has been ventilated.
EcoVia EC is an FIFRA 25(b) exempt product and does not have an EPA number. The lot number will depend on when the product was manufactured.
EcoVia EC can be use on a sprayer, backpack sprayer or mist blower, power sprayer, mechanical aerosol misting/fogging equipment, (ULV or thermal), automated spray systems or other conventional application equipment. We do not carry Ryobi equipment but most of the Ryobi machines state in the manual that they do not allow for use of professional grade products which is what we mainly carry, including the EcoVia EC. You would need to contact the Ryobi manufacturer for the best advice. The only option we have that might be an option is the Mosquito Beater. Which is a consumer grade product.
The manufacterer of EcoVia EC also make EcoVia MT Mosquito and Tick Control, which is specfically formulated to provide effective control and repellency of mosquitoes, ticks, and flies.
EcoVia EC is a top choice as a natural insecticide option, it is labeled kills of a wide range of flying, crawling and sucking insects such as mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, spiders, fleas, bed bugs, flies, wasps, ticks, brown marmorated stink bugs, kudzu bugs, white flies, aphids, and many more. EcoVia EC can safely be applied in and around homes, businesses, near and over water such as boat docks and pool areas without harming aquatic life, as well as numerous other areas. People and pets should be out of the area during treatment until dry, typically about 4-6 hours.
The product label for EcoVia EC does not list carpet beetles as an indoor controlled pest so we would not recommend it for this use. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles Guide for more information on a successful treatment plan.
