Gentrol IGR Concentrate is an insect growth regulator. It is not an insecticide and does not kill insects or spiders. This product prohibits insects from being able to reproduce, but is not labeled for spiders. We recommend using Onslaught FastCap for spider control.
The shelf life of Gentrol IGR Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
According to the Gentrol IGR Concentrate SDS sheet, this product has a mild petroleum solvent odor.
The Gentrol IGR is the only birth control that has been shown to actually work on bed bugs, however since is not 100% guaranteed to work every single time in every home we do not state you must purchase it but instead leave it up to the customers discretion on whether they would like to use or not.
Yes, Gentrol IGR Concentrate can be used in cabinets where food and other kitchen items are stored. All items should be removed before application and enough time given to allow the application to dry before putting the food, dishes, utensils, etc back into the cabinet.
No, Gentrol IGR Concentrate will to only affect the pests listed on the label. It will not have any effect on humans.
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 Concentrate is not labeled for bird mites. We have had several customers tell us that they have successfully used Onslaught and NyGuard IGR together for bird mite control. Unfortunately, because neither product is actually labeled for bird mites, we cannot give you a definitive answer on what IGR would be best for them.
Spring tails can be tough to eliminate because they reproduce very quickly. There are no IGR's that are labeled for springtails. In almost every case where people have spring tails they also have a moisture problem such as a leaking or sweating pipe, poor ventilation in their crawl space, lots of wet mulch right up next to their house, etc. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails, insecticides alone will not do the job.
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.
Yes, Gentrol would be the missing component. Gentrol will break down the reproductive cycle. Please continue to bait once a week.