Gentrol IGR is not labeled for mosquitoes. We would recommend using Archer IGR outdoors to control the life cycle of mosquitoes.
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.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate has a shelf life of about 3-5 years if kept out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. It can be applied more often then ever 4 months depending on the pest you are trying to control so it should still be effective in that time.
The mixing ratio for Demon WP is one to two packets per gallon of water. The mixing ratio for Gentrol IGR is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. You will fill the tank up halfway, put the products in, fill the tank up the rest of the way and agitate. Be sure not to leave chemicals inside your sprayer for more than 24 hours because it will decrease the effectiveness of the product.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate is only labeled for roaches, drain and fruit flies, bedbugs and stored product insects. We do carry products that will treat wasps.
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.
Gentrol IGR would be an excellent option for use with Advion Roach Bait Gel. Remember that Gentrol IGR is just a growth regulator so it is very important to use an insecticide with this product as well, such as Temprid SC. The insecticide will kill the insects that come in contact with it. The Gentrol IGR will act as a birth control for the roaches. Advion Roach Bait Gel will be used inside of cabinets and drawers where you cannot spray. Be sure not to spray the bait because it will contaminate it and the roaches will not consume it.
Please check out our Roach Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches.
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.
According to the Gentrol IGR Concentrate SDS sheet, this product has a mild petroleum solvent odor.
We would recommend one of our Bed Bug Control kits. Which kit you choose depends on the number of rooms you need to treat. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here. Gentrol IGR is the only birth control that has been shown to work on bed bugs. However, it is not 100% guaranteed to work every single time in every home. With that lack of 100%, we do not include it in any of the bed bug kits but do give it to you as an option to purchase separately as an option to increase your effectiveness of control.
Gentrol IGR is not recommended to applied directly to areas where roach bait gel is present. Please keep in mind that Gentrol spreads out from its point of application. This means that the roach does not have to come in direct contact with the Gentrol in order for it to work.
Gentrol IGR can be mixed with any insecticide. It is the only birth control that has been shown to work on bed bugs, however it is not 100% guaranteed to work every single time in every home. Sprays alone are not enough to eliminate bed bugs though as they cannot be used in all the areas that you need to treat for bed bugs. We have a great guide here that explains all of the necessary products and application.
No, Gentrol IGR Concentrate will to only affect the pests listed on the label. It will not have any effect on humans.
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.
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.
Apply Gentrol IGR to areas of fly breeding. For drains, apply product into and around the downspout and catch basin area. Coat these areas thoroughly as fly larvae develop in the scum buildup on the side of drain pipes.Repeat applications at 2 to 4 week intervals depending upon the severity of infestation. For more information on treating drain flies, please read our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Drain Flies.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate should only be mixed as directed on the product label. Using more than what is recommended does not make the product work any faster or better.
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.
The shelf life of Gentrol IGR Concentrate is 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
Gentrol IGR Concentrate is labeled for crack and crevice applications in food handling areas, Depending on the pest you are treating for, the other the application sites can vary. Please be sure to check the product label for the exact application sites for the pest and area you are treating.
