When you are using a mist blower, the ratio is of Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is 1 fl oz. undiluted per 1000 cu. ft. of space. Be sure to direct application into tall grass, shrubbery and around lawns where these pests may hover or rest. Apply while air is still.
Riptide should not be used around pools and/or in direct water. This product will not kill any plants or shrubs. It is recommended that this product be used in early mornings or late evenings. It is a contact kill so once the product has dried completely, it is no longer working. Rain does not affect the product.
A better option would be Talstar P. It is labeled for mosquitoes and has a residual of approximately 30 days outdoors. It can be sprayed on and around bushes, trees, flowers, etc. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Once the product has dried completely, it is rainfast and the rain will not affect it.
That will depend entirely on how you use it. Riptide can be sprayed in a misting sytem where you would mix 1 64 oz. jug to a 55 gallon tank, which on average will last for 30 days. It can also be used in a hand pump sprayer alone or tank mixed with another residual insecticide to provide knock down; or you can use it in a hand held fogger. The size of your yard, how you dilute the product, and how heavily you apply will affect how quickly you go through it. There are many variables, but you can see use rates and application information on the product label.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV will kill wasps that come in contact with the product while it is wet. Keep in mind this product only provides a contact kill. Once it is dry it leaves very little residual behind.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV can be used in ULV foggers, mister blowers or sprayers. Just not in thermal type equipment.
Riptide is a water-based product and would not work in a propane or thermal fogger. You will need an oil based product to use in the propane fogger such as Shockwave or ULD BP-300. Be sure to read the product labels located in the product description pages at the links provided to make sure these products will fit your needs.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is safe for pets after the treated area has dried.
We recommend that the car is not present to the product application or covered to ensure there is no damage to the vehicle.
Most misting/fogging concentrates on the market like Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV are contact kill insecticides and will not leave behind a residual to give a continuous kill. Fogging is mostly designed for the instant control and knock down of pests in the area and to kind of keep them away for a few hours. For continuous control you normally use products that are not applied with a fogger and that have a residual to give you control over several weeks as the mosquitoes land on the treated surfaces. We would suggest taking a look at our Mosquito Control Guide and clicking through the steps for treating and prevention and through the kits we offer to help get the best results.
Riptide is a contact kill; it does not have any type of residual effect after it is dry. Talstar P (Talstar One) has a residual effect that would keep on killing for at least 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors. They are both wonderful options for mosquito control but if you are looking for something that is going to last longer, we would recommend using Talstar P (Talstar One).
Riptide is a water-based product and would not work in a propane or thermal fogger. You will need an oil based product to use in the propane fogger such as Shockwave or ULD BP-300.
You can use 3.2 ounces of Riptide to 32 oz of water for the lowest usage rate. You can use higher usage rates if needed as well. Here is a usage rate chart: https://www.domyown.com/msds/Riptide-Rate-Chart.pdf
