You would treat the Solo Sprayer? as you would any other backpack or hand held sprayer and rinse out the tank and blower with clean water in a triple rinse method. If cleaned properly between uses of any product including EcoVia IC, it will not clog the unit or cause any damage. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
EcoVia EC should not damage or stain the siding when used as directed on the product label and we have not heard compliants of this happening.
The time frame it takes EcoVia EC to eliminate spiders will depend on the number of spiders 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 spiders will be gone forever. The product will likely need to be reapplied for maintenance every 21 days.
EcoVia EC does not have restrictions for use around animals or aquatic life as long as the product is applied according to the label instructions. You should not apply directly onto animals, and we do recommend trying to spray when animals such as tortoises are not present in the direct application area for extra caution.
EcoVia EC is a great choice if you are seeking a natural concentrate to mix with water and apply to outdoor areas. You may mix up to 6oz of EcoVia EC per gallon of water depending upon application site and insect.
EcoVia EC should be mixed with water or oil and applied with a handed pressurized compressed air sprayer, backpack sprayer or mist blower, power sprayer, mechanical aerosol misting/fogging equipment, (ULV or thermal), automated spray systems or other conventional application equipment. Please refer to the product label for complete application/dilution instructions.
EcoVia EC can be applied around cracks and crevices on the exterior including the window and door frames.
EcoVia EC is labeled for treating springtails, and does not contain an Insect Growth Regulator. IGR's are not necessary when treating for springtails. Springtails indicate that there is a moisture issue because they breed in walls or under slabs where a moisture issue may exist. Typically, pesticides alone will not take care of a springtail problem. It is required to fix whatever moisture issue is causing the problem. You should read our How To Get Rid of Springtails article for further information.
EcoVia EC can be applied just to the perimeter of an area as a sort of barrier to kill insects coming into the area but if you have insects already across the entire area it would be best to cover it all.
EcoVia can be used in thermal foggers for control of mosquitoes and other pests. Per the label: FOGGING: For ULV (cold fog) and thermal fog applications, apply undiluted or dilute with light mineral oil or another suitable non-phytotoxic diluent. Use up to 0.25-1.5 fl oz of product per 1000 sq ft of ground surface area, or up to 10-60 fl oz per acre. Use higher rates for heavy vegetation and/or when target insect populations are high. For best results, apply when insects are most active and when conditions are conducive to keeping the fog close to the ground.
EcoVia EC would be a great option for you! It is labeled to kill 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 lake areas without harming aquatic life.
Yes, EcoVia EC is labeled for fleas and will do a great job eliminating them. It can also be mixed with an IGR like Archer to disrupt the life cycle of fleas. Please also take a moment to read over our Flea Treatment Guide.
EcoVia EC cannot be used on dogs.
The ingredients in EcoVia EC are Thyme Oil - 20.0% 2-Phenethyl Propionate - 14.0% Rosemary Oil - 8.0%.
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.
