We do not recommend treating when the children or toys are present. They can return when the area is completely dry. We suggest covering or moving the toys out of the treatment area during the application of Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV.
Yes, Riptide can be used in dairy and livestock barns when applied according to the product label instructions. Be sure to follow safety precautions for animals, milk, food, etc. Riptide is most commonly used in automatic misting systems for flying insect management in these areas. For more tips, please view our Fly Treatment Guide.
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.
No, Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV will not harm hummingbirds or any other animals if used as directed. Be sure not to apply the product in the areas where they are. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for animals and birds to be in the area.
Riptide is our most popular product for misting systems. However, according to the Spider Be Gone website, you will void any warranty if anyone other than the dealer that installed the system refills it.
We do not recommend treating with Riptide unless you are looking for a contact kill only. Per the product label it states the following: If used in a direct injection system, the pesticide container must be locked. Securely attach the end use label to the pesticide container in a weather protected area or plastic sleeve. Please let us know what you are treating for so that we can offer other recommendations.
We recommend that the car is not present to the product application or covered to ensure there is no damage to the vehicle.
Riptide is a water based product that can be applied outside on listed plants but not wet to the point of runoff. Please provide the types of plants you will be treating near for more information on safety. Thank you!
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is safe for pets after the treated area has dried.
Riptide does not have a residual effect after it is dry. It also is applied using a misting system. Riptide is labeled to kill ticks, as well as various other flying insects. It is a contact kill only.
An option that is longer lasting is the Tick Control Kit. It contains Cyzmic CS and Archer IGR. An IGR is an insect growth regulator. This will stop the ticks from reproducing. The mixing ratio is Archer IGR: 1 fl. oz. Cyzmic CS: .4oz into one gallon of water. Treatments can be done every 14 days until the ticks are eradicated. After that, for regular treatments, spraying every 30 days is enough.
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 can be used in ULV foggers, mister blowers or sprayers. Just not in thermal type equipment.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV can be used in a misting system around horses as long as applied per label.
While you can spray cedar oil and Riptide in the same place for insect control, we do not recommend mixing the products together. Riptide is water based and will not mix with the cedar oil. This could cause the products to be unstable and may also damage your sprayer.
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.
Yes, Riptide can be used in the Commander TriJet Fogger or any other ULV fogger. Per the product label: With a ULV spraying device, spray at a dosage rate of five (5) fl. oz. of undiluted concentrate per minute up-wind of the area to be controlled. If possible, space spray application should be made in the evening or early morning when Mosquitoes are typically most active." You can mix Riptide with NyGuard IGR .
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.
Yes, Riptide can be used in a B&G PAS System according to the label. We would recommend waiting to put the product inside of your system until you are going to use it. Pesticides should not be stored in a tank for more than 24 hours.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is not labeled to be used on edible vegetation such as lettuce or squash. We would recommend using PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0 II instead.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV would be a good option for fruit flies and is safe for use inside of wine cellars and other food processing plants. This product can be used diluted or undiluted inside of the Commander TriJet Fogger. Be sure to clean the area well for exposed food residue that may be breeding sites for these flies.
