Essentria IC3 and other liquid concentrates should be used within 24 hours of mixing. If left longer, it could damage spraying equipment and they loose their effectiveness
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is not specifically labeled for carpet beetles.
We would recommend using EcoVia EC. It is made with plant oils as well as is specifically labeled for carpet beetles.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to be applied to anything edible so could not be used on the fruit trees themselves. It could be used around the trees outside the drip line. If you would like to treat fruit trees the Essentria All Purpose could be used on the listed edibles.
It should take about 1-2 hours to dry after the application of Essentria IC3.