According to the Gentrol IGR Concentrate SDS sheet, this product has a mild petroleum solvent odor.
Gentrol IGR cannot be used on anything edible or on any stored food product. You would direct treatment to cracks and crevices around the storage bins only.
Gentrol (along with most other liquid concentrates) should be used or discarded within 24-48 hours at most after mixing. This is because the active ingredient will start to break down after this point and cause the solution to become less effective.
No, Gentrol IGR Concentrate will to only affect the pests listed on the label. It will not have any effect on humans.
The shelf life of Gentrol IGR Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
Gentrol IGR in the original bottle has a shelf life of about 3 years if kept out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
Gentrol IGR should be applied to interior cracks and crevices when the children are not present. Once the treated surfaces are completely dry then they can return.Gentrol Point Source Stations are labeled for roaches and stored pests and not bedbugs. Gentrol should not be the only product used to eradicate bedbugs and it should not be applied to areas of furniture that will have future skin contact. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article and videos on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful bedbug eradication program.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate contains 9% S-Hydroprene as the active ingredient and 91% inert ingredients. The manufacturer is not required to disclose the inert ingredients. For specifics on the inert ingredients please contact Zoecon directly at 800-248-7763.
Children should be out of the area during treatment until dry when using Gentrol IGR. When used as directed children should not come into contact with a treated surface while it is wet and the product is only meant to work with insects. The MSDS has further information on safety and does not list any toxicity issues. You can also check directly with your doctor or the manufacturer if this has happened and there are concerns. Zoecon can be reached at 800-877-6374.