The liquid concentrates in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional can be applied with a hand pump, backpack or hose end sprayer or a mist blower not a fogger.
The liquid concentrates in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional can be used in a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or mist blower.
The products in our Mosquito Control Kit - Professional should be applied when no rain is expected within 24 hours so the same applies with irrigation systems and watering. For mosquitoes key is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees/bushes which is there the adults lay during the day, as well as shady areas. You would not treat entire areas of the lawn that are in full sun as it is not habitable for them there.
You can apply Bifen and Tekko once a month. Exciter is only a knockdown product that is used when you want to kill insects out in the open during application faster and can be used once every 7 days
Mosquito Control Kit - Professional is safe to apply to all non edible plants. Key with mosquito control is to apply to the underside of the leaves where the adults lay during the day.
The products in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional will have a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored properly in a temperature stable environment (between 45 and 75 degrees) and out of direct sunlight.
If a bird were to consume an insect killed by the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional it could potentially be harmful to the bird. It is highly unlikely since the amount of active ingredient is only large enough to kill small insects, but birds are very sensitive and there is a possibility. You can view the SDS for these products on our website here.
With the exception of the Altosid, all the products in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional can be used at once in a hand pump or backpack sprayer, or a mist blower.
When using Mosquito Control Kit - Professional to treat for mosquitoes, the grass really isn’t an aera that needs to be treated. Mosquitoes don’t generally land in grasses, so there is no reason to treat that area. The areas of application should be concentrated on cooler, shaded areas that the mosquitoes land on during the hottest part of the day to seek shelter from the heat. This is the underside of tree canopies, the interiors of shrubs and bushes, under eaves and soffits, etc. If these areas receive a lot of rainfall, an reapplication at around 21 days may be necessary.
The Mosquito Control Kit - Professional is safe to apply to all non-edible plants. You want to be careful about making applications on flowering plants or during the heat of the day when plants are under more stress. The key with mosquito control is to apply to the underside of the leaves where the adults lay during the day. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
As long as the sprayer applies spray like a regular backpack sprayer or mistblower you can use the products in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional. If it puts out sprays more like a fogging machine or ULV fogger, you cannot use it with the kit. We recommend contacting the backpack manufacturer to see what type of output the machine has.
Yes, you could possibly use a pull-behind sprayer to apply the products in the Mosquito Control Kit – Professional. Keep in mind that for mosquitoes, the key is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees/bushes which is there the adults lay during the day, as well as shady areas. You would not treat entire areas of the lawn that are in full sun as it is not habitable for them there. For general insects you can treat the lawn though.
We have a guide here that explains as well.
The liquid concentrates in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional can be applied with a hand pump, backpack sprayer, hose-end sprayer, or a mist blower
You should avoid getting the products (or drift) in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional into swimming pools though small amounts that accidentally get in a pool will be so diluted that there shouldn't be any concern. It is highly recommended to cover the pool during the pest control applications (once per month).
Unfortunately, there are no good answers for black fly because they are not attracted to fly traps or fly baits and there is no way to stop the larva from developing. You may want to check in with your local department of agriculture to see if they have any advice for you.
The insecticides (Bifen IT, Tekko Pro & ExciteR) in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional may only provide partial control for black flies if applications are made where you see the flies land. The residual insecticide in the Mosquito Control Kit, Bifen IT however is labeled for biting flies, house flies, gnats, mosquitos, and many other insects. It is a great general purpose outdoor insecticide to use mixed at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Please view the product label here for more information.
According to the most restrictive product label in the Mosquito Control Kit – Professional:
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/ maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry.
You should always remove PPE before entering living spaces or sitting on furniture, or use shoe covers if you must enter the home or other sensitive areas.
It is recommended to mix the concentrates in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional (as directed) and apply within 24 hours of diluting with water.
The concentrate products in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional are rofessional grade. Most Ryobi products state not to use professional grade products in them. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer first.
Yes, the concentrated products in the Mosquito Control Kit - Professional will help treat for a variety of flies including biting flies.
