The oil used for diluting Essentria IC3 in fogging applications is mineral oil. Cooking oils would not be recommended to be used and dish soaps would not, either. The product is also already oil based and will stick to surfaces well as it contains an adjuvant already. Mosquito Barrier would be applied in a separate application for repelling listed insects and would not affect the Essentria.
Essentria IC3 can be applied near lakes and is labeled for fleas and many other insects. You will want to mow the lawn 1-2 days prior to application and treat once every 2 weeks until the fleas are gone. We recommend that you have the pets treated as well. We do carry flea control for your animals and for the interior of the home.
There is not a specific temperature requirement for applying Essentria IC3 except that temperatures should be above freezing to avoid damaging your spray equipment. Because this concentrate contains botanical oils, we would recommend avoiding spraying sensitive ornamental plants in the hottest part of the day or just before this time, most likely when temperatures may be over 90 degrees. This is just to reduce the possiblity of burning sensitive plants. You will usually see better residual spraying plants that are not already wet from dew or precipitation. We would not recommend spraying when the ground is very wet from precipitation, or when rainfall is expected within 24 hours.
Yes, Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate does have a minty odor. The length of the odor depends on how heavily the product was sprayed. The odor generally fades within one to two hours, however the odor will be noticeable longer when used at higher dilution rates.
It is not necessary to mix Mosquito Barrier and Essentria IC3. They have two different modes of action and will work against each other.
If you are wanting to add a kick to Essentria IC3, we would recommend using Exciter Insecticide. It is a synergist and will help the product work faster.
No, Essentria IC3 and Mosquito Barrier should not be mixed. They have two different modes of action and will essentially work against each other. If you are wanting something to provide a knockdown and have the residual effects, we would recommend using Exciter Insecticide. This can be mixed with Essentria IC3.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate can be mixed with NyGuard IGR for treating mosquitoes. The finished solution can be dispersed using the Solo 451 Mist Blower, hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer.
It is recommend that you use products, such as Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate, within 24 hours of mixing. It will lose its efficacy after sitting in a tank over that time frame. It is recommended that you dispose of the product and mix up another batch.
Envincio, the Essentria IC3 manufacturer, states that Essentria IC3 is non-toxic to aquatic life including fish when used as directed on the product label.
It would be best to apply Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate by sprayer. You could use a backsprayer like the Chapin 4 gallon backpack sprayer. By spraying you get a more even application.
Essentria IC3 should be reapplied every 2-4 weeks.
Gentrol IGR can be mixed in the same sprayer as Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate. Children should be out of the area during treatment. Aquariums should be covered. It would also be recommended to use a bait when treating for german roaches. We have a great guide here that might help as well.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide could potentially harm bees if they come in contact with the treated area. If you are spraying when they are not active, they should be fine.
Essentria IC3 would be a great choice for mosquito control if you are concerned about animals and people in the area. You will probably need to apply a bit more frequently than you would synthetic insecticides since the natural active ingredients will not hold up as well in the rain and sunlight. Larvicides are also an excellent part of a good mosquito control program, and these are not harmful to birds or mammals when used as directed. You can view more information and tips in our Mosquito Treatment Guide.
For Mosquito Control, Essentria IC3 is labeled to be used around water areas such as docks, boats, ponds, but also used for periemter treatments around the home on trees, shrubs, and bushes. .
Fly Control is best obtained using a fly trap such as the Flies Be Gone Trap. This trap is to be placed in direct sunlight, 30ft away from the area you are wanting to rid flies of and placed 5ft off the ground. These traps are disposoble so you just throw them away after 4-6 weeks.
Due to the nature of Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate there is nothing that can make it last longer. You can mix in an IGR like Archer to help break down the reproductive cycle of many insects.
The Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate can be expected to last about 6 weeks around a structure. Longevity depends on exposure to sunlight mainly. Areas not in direct view of the sun can last longer. Areas exposed to sunlight for much of the day can be much less. We recommend to reapply Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate every 2-4 weeks if it rains, but especially in the spring and summer months.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate can eliminate any type of ant that comes into contact with a treated area. You should note that the product will not be carried back to the colony and transferred to other ants - only the ants that actually come in contact with treated areas will be eliminated. We do carry Termidor SC and Phantom, which both work with a transfer effect and are labeled for most types of ants. If you would prefer to stick to all natural products you should consider using a combination of ant baits such as the Gourmet Ant Bait Gel and the Intice Fine Bait Granules. Baits will be picked up by the foraging ants and carried back to the colony. After the infestation is gone you can follow up with the Essentria IC3 as a barrier spray around the exterior of your home to stop new ants from moving in.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate will kill ticks by direct contact or contact with the residual, so exactly how long it takes to kill a tick may vary from a few minutes to hours, depending on how much active ingredient an insect pick up.
There are no alcohols in the natural products like Essentria and none of the ingredients in the Essentria IC3 will harm your sprayer unless you leave mixed solution sitting in it for long periods of time or if you do not rinse the tanks out after use, which should be done with any product used.
