No, Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator Concentrate should not be applied directly to your items. You can spray in the closet after you removed all of your clothes and other items. Then once it dries, you can put it all back.
Both Tekko Pro and NyGuard IGR are labeled for mosquitoes. Tekko Pro contains Novaluron - 1.3% and Pyriproxyfen - 1.3%. The NyGuard IGR concentrate contains Pyriproxyfen 10%. You can use either one to obtain similar results. Please refer to the label for applications instructions since the rates are different for each one. Tekko Pro Label. Nyguard IGR Label.
You may mix Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator at 1 oz per gallon of water and add the Bifen XTS at 0.32 - 0.64 oz. into the same gallon of water to treat 1000 sq ft. We have very helpful articles on mosquito and mole cricket control. Please take a moment to review the guides below for more information and helpful tips on eradicating these pests.
Mosquito Control Guide
Mole Cricket Control Guide
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is not labeled as a repellent insecticide however will go undetected by insects as they cross the treated area. There are NO insecticidal properties with Insect Growth Regulators, therefore IGR’s should be mixed with an insecticide labeled for the target insect you are treating for best results. IGR’s only disrupt the growth process of immature insects and work more as birth control to help control and stop the reproduction cycle.
No, Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is not labeled to control tent caterpillars. Unfortunately, we do not carry any Insect Growth Regulator that is labeled for tent caterpillars.
We would recommend a foliar spray insecticide like Natural Guard Caterpillar Killer Spray with Bt mixed at 2 fl. ozs. per 3 gallons of water (4 tsp. per gallon) for tent caterpilllars. Please review the product label for more information.
Tekko Pro IGR is mixed at 1 oz per gallon, 1.5 oz per gallon, or 2 oz per gallon of water depending on the target pests you are treating for. Applications should be made using a hand pump sprayer, back pack sprayer or mist blower for effective coverage.
IGR’s are most effective when tank mixed with a residual insecticide labeled for the target pest you are treatingas they will not kill insects when used alone. Please review the product label for mix rates based on your target pests and more information.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is not safe to use in or around vegetable gardens. You should keep applications at least 15 feet away and prevent any drift/overspray from contacting edibles.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator Concentrate is labeled for ants but this product will not kill insects, it works only as a growth regulator to help stop the reproduction. You would want to mix Tekko Pro with an insecticide labeled for ants such as Talstar P which will kill ants when mound drenching or broadcasting applications. Please review the product labels for recommended rates and application instructions.
Yes, for best results, you should also use an IGR such as Tekko Pro along with Alpine WSG for flea control.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is not labeled for spiders, nor is any other IGR that we are aware of. However, by adding an IGR to the tank mixture with an insecticide, you can effectively break the life cycle of some of the insects that spiders feed upon, thereby reducing the spider activity in and around your home, indirectly.
Yes, Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is labeled to be used on lawns as directed on the product label.
Yes, you may spray Suspend SC once every 30 days indoors as long as you are following the instructions on the product label. The Tekko Pro has a longer lasting residual, so it is not necessary to spray it every 30 days. For roaches, Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator can work for up to 6 months after the application if you follow the instructions on the product label. You may also want to consider adding a roach bait gel to your treatment plan. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Roaches Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is not labeled for Spider Mites and being an Insect Growth Regulator, would not have any killing qualities to it. IGR’s only help stop or inhibit the growth cycle of listed insects and should be tank mixed with an insecticide also labeled for the target insect.
Talstar P would be recommended for Spider Mites as it works well for both the mature and the immature spider mites. Talstar P provides optimal spider mite control during Spring to mid-Summer when applied at the higher application rates and/or more frequent treatments at the lower rate.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is labeled for ants for both indoors and outdoor applications however needs to be tank mixed with a residual insecticide for eiliminating insects. IGR’s do not kill or eliminate insects when used alone, they only disrupt the growth cyle and reproduction.
Talstar P is labeled for ants at the rate of 0.5 fl oz to 1 fl oz per gallon of water and can be tank mixed with Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator for a 2 in 1 application. Please view the Talstar P product label as well as our Ant Control Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.Tekko Pro should be safe once dry as long as the instructions on the product label were followed. You may wash away the residual with soap and warm water.
Bifen L/P Granules should be applied with a spreader to the lawn and irrigated after to activate the insecticide. You can apply Tekko Pro to the area as well for insect growth regulation. Please take a few moments to review our article/videos here on a successful program for eliminating fleas.
Fleas do require repeat applications and can take atleast 3-4 applications to eliminate fleas and may take even longer for more severe infestations.
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not a contact kill for fleas or any listed insects however leaves a residual to keep working after the application has dried. Even with a contact kill insecticide, repeat treatments are required due to the life cycle of fleas. When treating for fleas, adding an insect growth regulator is definitely recommended as this helps stop the reproduction cycle of fleas. Frequent vacuuming is an important part of a flea treatment program indoors as flea eggs are protected while in their egg casings and flea eggs must hatch in order to contact the insecticide treatment.
Do not overmix or oversaturate the surfaces, applications should be applied no more than recommended per the product label and to the point of being slightly damp, not soaking wet.
DE (Diatomaceous Earth) is a slower kill for insects therefore Cimexa Dust would be a better option for flea treatments. After the spray application has dried, apply Cimexa Dust to the carpet, rugs, and pet resting areas and deep work into the carpet fibers using a broom or stiff brush. Once the dust has been worked into the carpet, vacuuming can resume the next day.
Repeat this process of spraying carpets, rugs, pet resting areas and Cimexa Dust every 14 days until fleas are eliminated.
Our Indoor Flea Kit would be a great alternative treatment for an effective and easy to use treament program for fleas. This kit contains PT Alpine Flea and Bedbug Aerosol and CimeXa Insecticide Dust to offer multiple active ingredients and modes of action to provide a quick initial knockdown of adults and then long term residual control for younger stages of fleas.
View our Indoor Flea Treatment Video for a demonstration of how to use these products.
Additional treatment measures that should be done include monthly topical flea treatments for pets and applying an insecticide labeled for fleas to outdoor areas such as lawns, ornamental beds, landscapes and areas where pets are frequent outside. Permethrin SFR 36.8 can be used to treat outdoor areas also.
View our Flea Treatment Guide for more information.
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator can be tank mixed with Cyzmic CS and ExciteR for controlling mosquitoes and ticks. Tekko Pro IGR would be mixed at 1 fl oz per gallon of water with 0.4 to 0.8 fl oz of Cyzmic and 0.25 to 0.5 fl oz of ExciteR per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft.
Please view Tekko Pro IGR product label for more information
Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator will need to be tank mixed with an insecticide labeled to kill fleas such as Talstar P as an IGR used alone does not have any killing characteristics to it, it only works to help stop the growth cycle. This tank mix solution can be used to treat the exterior perimeter foundation, landscape beds, lawn areas, etc.
For treating hard to reach areas such as under decks, you could consider using an ULV Fogger with an approved ULV Fogging Concentrate such as Sector Misting Concentrate for a contact kill application. Fogging Concentrates do not leave any residual behind but can be used for an immediate kill and followed up with with the Tekko Pro and Talstar P mixed solution for the 21-30 day residual. Fogging applications can be reapplied at 7-14 days if needed.
Catching and trapping any wild animals in the area and under the deck is recommended to help eliminate fleas.
