What products contain IGR?

Insect Growth Regulators Common active ingredients in IGR’S are hydroprene,methoprene and pyridine. Common names are Precor, Gentrol, Nygard, Surge and Archer.

What is the best IGR?

NyGuard IGR is probably our top IGR both with one of the largest labels of pests that it stops the reproductive cycle on as well as length of time it holds up sunlight outdoors.

What is IGR in pest control?

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are insecticides that mimic hormones in young insects. IGRs can control many types of insects including fleas, cockroaches, and mosquitos. Although they are rarely fatal for adult insects, they can prevent reproduction, egg-hatch, and molting from one stage to the next.

How long does it take IGR to work?

Because these IGRs work by interfering with an insect’s molting process, they kill insects more slowly than traditional insecticides. Death typically occurs within 3 to 10 days, depending on the IGR product, the insect’s life stage at the time the product is applied, and how quickly the insect develops.

What flea spray have IGR?

Common IGRs found in flea preventive products and household sprays include fenoxycarb, pyriproxyfen, and methoprene.

Is bifenthrin an IGR?

Answer: Bifen IT is an insecticide, not an insect growth regulator (IGR).

Is permethrin an IGR?

The most effective environment insecticide for fleas is an insect growth regulator (IGR). Most flea sprays contain an IGR, either pyriproxyfen (Nylar) or methoprene (Precor). An adulticide like permethrin is also usually included in premise sprays.

How long does IGR last?

Regarding the length of residual action of IGRs, a thorough spray treatment of the premises with Torus 2E or Precor EC can last up to six months or more.

Does Gentrol IGR work on fleas?

Gentrol IGR is not labeled for fleas and is not recommend for use outside. IGR’s do not kill adult fleas though, they only prevent immature fleas from maturing. The outdoor kit also comes with a product to mix with the IGR that actually does the killing of adult fleas.

What is the difference between permethrin and pyrethrins?

The main difference between these two insecticides is that permethrin is a synthetic chemical made in laboratories while pyrethrum is a completely natural substance acquired from chrysanthemums.

How does the IGR work?

Insect growth regulators, known as IGRs, are chemicals that disrupt the lifecycle of pest eggs and larvae, preventing them from maturing into adulthood. If a pest cannot reach adulthood, it cannot reproduce and prolong an infestation.

What are pest control granules?

Spreading pesticide granules is a method of pest control that involves the use of a granular formulation pesticide that is uniformly spread onto a lawn or landscape to treat pest infestations that may be present or are damaging turf and plants.

What is insect growth regulator?

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are insecticides that mimic hormones in young insects. They disrupt how insects grow and reproduce. IGRs can control many types of insects including fleas, cockroaches, and mosquitos . Although they are rarely fatal for adult insects, they can prevent reproduction, egg-hatch, and molting from one stage to the next.