How do I know which concentration to buy?

Consumer (RTU/concentrate) products are formulated for homeowner application rates. Professional-grade concentrates require accurate dilution — mistakes in either direction reduce effectiveness or create safety hazards. If you're new to pesticide application, start with ready-to-use formulations and work up to concentrates once you understand mixing and rates.

Can I mix this with other pesticides?

Tank mixing is common in professional applications but requires compatibility testing and label compliance. Never mix pesticides unless both labels permit it. One safe and effective combination: pair an adulticide with an IGR — they attack different life stages and don't interfere with each other.

How long does the treatment remain effective?

Residual activity depends on formulation, surface, UV exposure, and temperature. Micro-encapsulated formulations last longest (4–12 weeks). Wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates typically last 2–6 weeks outdoors. Indoor applications on non-porous surfaces can persist significantly longer.

Is this product safe for use around pets and children?

All pesticides have some level of toxicity — 'safe' means used correctly according to the label. Keep children and pets out of treated areas until completely dry (minimum 2–4 hours for most sprays). For households with infants or chemically sensitive individuals, discuss low-exposure options (baits, dusts, IGRs) with a pest management professional.

Pyriproxyfen

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Nylar — Zoëcon/MGK — professional concentrate

Distance IGR — Valent BioSciences — professional

Martin's IGR — consumer generic — both methoprene and pyriproxyfen versions — check label

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Fleas✓ Cockroaches✓ Whiteflies✓ Scale✓ Mosquitoes✓ Ants (fire ants)

⚙️ How It Works

Pyriproxyfen is a juvenile hormone analog IGR similar to methoprene but with somewhat different spectrum. Particularly effective against whiteflies in greenhouse settings and as a flea control IGR. Note: Martin's IGR is sold in both methoprene and pyriproxyfen versions — check the active ingredient on your specific bottle.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Nylar 0.5%: 1 oz per gallon for indoor carpet treatment. For outdoor use: 2 oz per gallon. Combined with adulticide for complete flea control.

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⚠️ Safety

⚠ Not an adulticide — must combine with a kill product
⚠ Check which active ingredient is in Martin's IGR — both versions sold under same brand
⚠ Very low mammalian toxicity — one of the safest pesticide classes

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Nyguard IGR — Safety Data Sheet

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📄 Nyguard IGR — Safety Data Sheet · View the complete SDS document above or download below

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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info

Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026

Pyriproxyfen — Nylar, Martin's IGR, Distance