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.
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.
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 .
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 can be used in a misting system around horses as long as applied per label.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is not labeled to be applied via irrigation system, but by ULV fogger.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is a great choice for mosquto control. However, it does not leave any residual. We recommed Talstar P. It can be applied with a hand pump sprayer or a large mist blower. Talstar P does not provide an instant knockdown of pests, rather, pests pick up the residual active ingredient by contact. To get a faster initial knockdown when applying Talstar you can add a synergist like ExciteR or Exponent to kill insects on contact during application. You would want to keep pets out of the area while treating, but they can saftely retuen once the procts have completely dried.
Riptide should not be affected by rain.
Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV can be applied in misting systems but Talstar P cannot. Talstar P can be applied in a hand held pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, hose end sprayer and mist blower.
Riptide is not organic. It is a water-based insecticide that contains 5% pyrethrins, a natural active ingredient which is derived from chrysanthemum flowers. Riptide also contains 25% Piperonly Butoxide, a chemical synergist designed to keep pyrethrins stable and allow for even quicker knockdown, meaning less active ingredient is needed to kill target pests.
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. You should not apply when pets/animals are present. Do not allow adults, children, or pets to enter the treated area at least 15 minutes, until vapors, mists, and aerosols have dispersed, and the treated area has been thoroughly ventilated.
Yes, Riptide 5.0% Pyrethrin ULV is labeled for use on horse flies and deer flies and will be effective against them.
