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.
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 can be applied undiluted or diluted with a light mineral oil or another suitable non-phytotoxic diluent per the product label. Per the instructions on the label, 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 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 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.
