The Geraniol 600 in Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate causes the strong lingering odor.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is labeled to control mealybugs and can be used in greenhouses as directed on the product label.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to treat or repel snakes. Please take a look at our guide on How to Keep Snakes Away and the snake repellents we offer.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is best applied 24 hours before you are expecting any rain.
For mosquito control, you can use 1-3 oz of Essentria IC3 with 3-5 mL of NyGuard IGR in a gallon of water to treat 1000 sq ft. Please refer to our Mosquito Treatment Guide for more tips on how best to manage this pest.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is labeled for mites in general. You would use 1.0 fl. oz. (30 mL) to 8 fl. oz. (240 mL)/gal. of water for outdoor perimeter treatments.
No you should not use Essentria IC3 near anything that is inteneded for human or animal consumption. We would recommend using Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate, as it is safe to spray near any edibles.
We apologize but we do not know of any local stores that sell Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate. It is a professional grade product that is not sold in big box stores. We have free shipping on our orders so you are welcome to place an order with us and we can ship it out to you right away. Your order can be placed online through our website or over the phone. Our phone number is 866-581-7378.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is labled to treat fleas only and not the eggs. The key to killing young fleas is to use an IGR or Insect Growth Regulator. Most IGR’s cause growth abnormalities in the egg and larvae stages. We have a great guide here that can explain the best treatment for fleas.
Essentria IC3 is not labeled to be applied directly to fruit trees. The product can only be applied around fruit trees, outside of the drip line.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate can be mixed with mineral oil and applied with a thermal fogger as directed on the label.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate should be applied every 2-4 weeks outdoors for flea control. When treating for fleas, you should also use an insect growth regulator (IGR) for more effective control. You may want to look over our Flea Control Guide for more information.
Around boathouses and docks, you are limited to the natural products like Essentria IC3 or EcoVia as they are non-toxic to aquatic life. Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is our most popular choice for spider control in areas around water. It is effective for spiders and kills other insects like ants, eliminating the spider’s prey which will help keep new spiders from moving back into the area. This product is safe around water where most other insecticides are prohibited.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for termite control. While it would likely kill termites that you sprayed with it directly, this product is not for use for termite prevention or to treat existing infestations. If you are looking for a greener product for subterranean termite control, you may consider Altriset which is the first EPA reduced-risk termiticide. You could also use a termite baiting system instead of doing a soil treatment.
Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate is safe to use around water following the instructions on the label. Do not apply directly to or over water but can be used around the shore
Yes, per the product label of Essentria IC3, "USE ON TURF AND GRASS: Use alone as a contact spray to control ants, armyworms, billbugs, chinch bugs, chiggers, crickets, cutworms, earwigs, fleas, grasshoppers, hyperodes weevils (adults), Japanese beetles (adults), mole crickets, sod webworms and ticks, dilute in a compressed air sprayer (or backpack), 2 to 4 fluid ounces of Essentria IC3 per gallon of water and apply at the rate of 2 to 4 gallons per 1,000 square feet or until area is thoroughly wet. For power sprayers, mix approximately 2 to 4 fluid ounces per gallon of water and apply until area is sufficiently covered (usually min. 4 gallons per 1,000 square feet with power sprayer). Exceeding rates may create potential phytotoxicity on turf surfaces.
Yes, it is recommended to thoroughly rinse your sprayer after each use of insecticides such as Essentria IC3 Insecticide Concentrate especially since this is an oil based insecticide. Leftover residue can cause buildup and corrosion causing the equipment to not work.
Essentria IC3 should not pose any harm to any surface if applied as directed on the product label. As always, we suggest that you test a smaller inconspicuous area first. The product should be mixed at 2 to 8 ounces per gallon of water (depending on the target pest) and applied at the rate of 2 gallons per 1000 square feet or until area is thoroughly wet. Essentria IC3 does have an outdoor residual of 30 days and 90 days indoors.
Essentria IC3 is a non-selective insecticide and if bees land on treated areas long enough to get a lethal dose, it will kill them.
