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Archer IGR

Archer IGR can be used both indoors and outdoors. Archer IGR is a photostable substance meaning it will not break down easily in sunlight. Archer IGR is odorless and non staining formula that allows you to use the product in most areas. The residual will last up to 7 mos if used as directed. It can control and get rid of all common house hold pest and the IGR is basically a form of birth control. When using this product it is recommend that a sprayer tool is purchased.

Useful Tips You Should Know:

• Archer IGR is still as effective when combine with other baits/ pesticides (ie Demon WP).
• Will not leave odors or stains when used as directed.
• Archer IGR is a long residual and will continue to treat pre adult fleas for up to 7 months and pre adult roaches for up to 6 months.

Active Ingredient: 2- [1- met hyl- 2- (4- phenoxyphenoxy) ethoxy] pyridine - 1 1.3%

Size: 1 pint (16 oz.)

Yield and Mixing: a 20 oz Archer IGR makes upto 16 gallon of solution depending on target pests. Cockroaches and crickets - 2 oz per gallon/1000 cubic ft; for flies, fleas, ticks and litter beetles - 1 oz per gallon/1500 cubic ft.

Registered States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MH, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Target Pest: Ants, Cockroaches, Crickets, Carpet Beetle, Fleas, Ticks, Flies, Gnats, Midges, Mosquitoes, Moths, Litter Beetles

General Information of Archer IGR

Because Archer IGR has a unique mode of action against flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, crickets, fleas, ticks and beetles, it will be the best choice for insect pests. Extremely photostable both indoors and outdoors, Archer's emulsifiable concentrate formulation provides long-lasting residual against insect pests, preventing them from developing into egg-laying adults. As a synthetic version of a naturally occurring hormone with low use rates and specific mode of action, Archer has minimal impact on the environment. With Archer, it's easy to get your insect control program on target and guard against resistance to your other chemicals.

Advantages of Archer IGR

• Unique mode of action for control resistant populations
• Long-lasting both indooes and outdoors
• Photostable
• Stays where it is applied
• Broad-use label with easy use rates
• Tank mixes with adulticides
• Controls resistant populations
• Cockroach bait partner
• No odor or airborne residue concerns
• Low-hazard toxicological and favorable environmental profile carries only a caution warning from the EPA.

Archer Insect Growth Regulator is intended to be mixed with water and applied with application equipment, such as hand-held, backpack, or power spray equipment. Prepare an application dilution by adding 1-2 oz./gal. of water according to the rate recommendation for the target pest as given above.

1. Fill applicator container 1/2 full with water.
2. Add the amount of Archer Insect Growth Regulator to container as recommended in the rate table.
3. Shake, stir, or agitate.
4. Fill applicator tank with water to final volume recommended in rate table.
5. Shake, stir, or agitate again.
6. To assure the highest quality control, prepared dilutions should be used within 24 hours and should be shaken, stirred, or agitated again if diluted material is not used for several hours.

Treatments in Combination with an Adulticide Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be combined with other insecticides to enhance control of adult insects, such as Demand CS, Prelude, or Demon WP insecticides. The combination provides for immediate control of adult fleas, cockroaches, crickets, and flying insects, while inhibiting the development of the immature stages of the pest insect. This application should conform to use precautions and use directions for both products.

CONTROL OF FLEAS, TICKS, AND CARPET BEETLES: Archer Insect Growth Regulator acts on immature stages of fleas, ticks, and beetles to prevent the development of adults. Archer Insect Growth Regulator causes a gradual reduction and ultimate elimination of the pest population by breaking the reproductive cycle by stopping the development of immature pest stages. Archer Insect Growth Regulator prevents the laying of viable eggs, affects the molting of flea larvae, and prevents normal pupae development into adult fleas. Archer Insect Growth Regulator can sterilize adult female fleas, and can control adults by disruption of the reproductive organs. If a high population of adult fleas, ticks, or carpet beetles is present, the use of an adulticide may be necessary for immediate control. Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be combined with flea adulticides such as Prelude insecticide indoors, or Demand CS, or Demon WP insecticide products outdoors. Archer Insect Growth Regulator complements the rapid activity of an adulticide by providing long-term control of pre-adult fleas for up to 7 months before they develop into biting adults. This application should conform to use precautions and directions for both products. Flea and tick control on pets is important in the prevention of the introduction of adult fleas. Pets should be treated with an EPA-registered on-animal insecticide, or an effective flea powder, spray, dip, shampoo, or systemic (oral) product, as part of a complete flea control program in conjunction with the application of Archer Insect Growth Regulator or Archer/adulticide combination. Archer Insect Growth Regulator can be used prior to the flea and tick season. Application of Archer Insect Growth Regulator in areas where pets and other animals are known to frequent, and where previous infestations have been known to occur, will prevent the emergence of adult ticks and fleas by affecting immature stages. This early usage could reduce the need for conventional insecticides when used alone as directed. Treatment of these areas before the fleas become biting and reproductive adults will aid in reducing developing populations.

Treatments to Interior Areas and Surfaces: Apply dilution of Archer Insect Growth Regulator at the rate of 1 gal./1,500 sq. ft. of surface area, or in sufficient volume to achieve adequate coverage. Treat all areas that may harbor fleas, ticks, or carpet beetles, including carpets, furniture, pet sleeping areas, and throw rugs. Treat under cushions of upholstered furniture and where pets may rest.

Prior to treatment, carpets, draperies, upholstered furniture, pet bedding or resting areas, and closets should be vacuumed thoroughly and the vacuum cleaner bag disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle.
If needed, repeat treatments with Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be made 21 days after previous treatment.

Treatments to Perimeter Areas and Surfaces: To help prevent interior flea and tick infestations, make an outdoor perimeter treatment in a band 6-10 ft. wide adjacent to the foundation wall of residential and non-residential buildings, animal runs, and areas where the animals rest. Applications to those areas that are most frequented by pets will be most successful. Apply Archer Insect Growth Regulator inside and within a 2-4 ft. banded area next to kennels and doghouses. Treatment of these areas will control the development of ticks and pre-adult fleas from becoming biting and reproductive adult fleas. Apply at the recommended rate to 1,500 sq. ft. in sufficient water to obtain good coverage. Apply directly to building, resting areas, walls, floor, animal bedding and run areas.
If needed, repeat treatments with Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be made 14 days after last treatment, or if heavy rainfall occurs, repeat as necessary.
Remove animals before applying and do not return animals to treated areas until area treated has completely dried. When making an application to vinyl siding, treat a small area and allow it to dry. Some types of vinyl siding, particularly if aged or weathered, may show some staining after application of an emulsifiable concentrate product.

CONTROL OF COCKROACHES (German, Asian, and Brown Banded) AND CRICKETS: Archer Insect Growth Regulator acts on the nymph stages of cockroaches and crickets, preventing them from developing into adults. Repeated (weekly, monthly, or quarterly) applications of Archer Insect Growth Regulator or Archer/adulticide combination will result in the development of cockroaches with twisted wings due to the IGR effects of Archer Insect Growth Regulator these cockroaches are unable to reproduce. The unique properties of Archer Insect Growth Regulator can break the breeding cycle of the cockroach population, when used as directed. If a high population of adult cockroaches is present, the use of an adulticide insecticide such as Demand CS or Demon WP insecticides may be necessary for immediate control. Archer Insect Growth Regulator complements the rapid activity of Demand CS, or Demon WP insecticides by providing long term (up to 6 months) control of cockroach nymphs before they become reproductive adults. Using Archer Insect Growth Regulator in combination with cockroach adulticides is also a useful strategy to minimize the development of resistance in the German cockroach. This application should conform to accepted use precautions and directions for both products. Use Archer Insect Growth Regulator at application rates specified above.

Treatments to Interior Areas and Surfaces: Apply dilution of Archer Insect Growth Regulator at the rate of 1 gal./1,000 sq. ft. of surface area as a spot treatment, surface application, or crack and crevice application. Special attention should be paid to typical hiding places such as along and behind baseboards, beneath sinks, behind and beneath stoves, refrigerators, and cabinets. Apply to cracks and crevices, around garbage cans, cabinets, along the outside of baseboards, door and window sills, door and window frames and floors, around and on drains, pipes, plumbing, behind bookcases, storage and other utility installation areas, storage areas, infested furniture, and the inside of cabinets and closets.
Treat voids where pests can hide and similar areas.
Repeat every 3 months or more frequently as necessary.

Treatments to Perimeter Areas and Surfaces: Apply dilution of Archer Insect Growth Regulator in a band 6-10 ft. wide adjacent to the foundation wall of the structure, and apply to a height of 2-3 ft. on the foundation where pests may be active or may find entrance. Apply as a residual application around window frames, doors, garage doors, patios, carports, shutters, around garbage areas and other areas, where cockroaches may congregate.If needed, repeat treatments with Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be made 14 days after previous treatment, or if heavy rainfall occurs, repeat as necessary.

Treatments In and Around Warehouses: Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be applied as a general surface, fog, aerosol, spot, or crack and crevice treatment in nonfood storage warehouses or in warehouses where stored food items are limited solely to sealed, impervious packaging, such as bottled or canned items, so that food contact is not anticipated. Apply to all areas that may harbor pests, including under and between pallets. Warehouses used to store raw or cured tobacco may only be treated when empty and may only be used to store tobacco again when treatments have completely dried.

Treatments in Food Handling Establishments (Places other than private residences in which food is held, processed, prepared, or served) Nonfood Areas: Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be used to treat nonfood areas. Nonfood areas include areas such as garbage rooms, lavatories, floor drains (to sewers), entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, machine rooms, boiler rooms, garages, mop closets, and storage (after canning or bottling).
Food Areas Archer Insect Growth Regulator is not approved for application to food areas. Do not use in food areas of food handling establishments, restaurants, or other areas where foods are commercially prepared or processed. May only be used in serving areas when facility is not in operation or food is not exposed. Serving areas are areas where prepared foods are served, such as dining rooms, but excluding areas where foods may be prepared or held. In the home, all food-processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Food areas include areas for receiving, storage, packing (canning, bottling, wrapping, boxing), preparing, edible waste storage, and enclosed processing systems (mills, dairies, edible oils, syrups).

Treatments in Combination with an Adulticide: For knockdown and more rapid control of adult flying insect pests, or to control an influx of flies from untreated areas, use Archer Insect Growth Regulator in alternation or in a tank mix combination with an adulticide insecticide, such as Demand CS, or Demon WP insecticides. As an IPM strategy, combining or alternating Archer Insect Growth Regulator with other types of chemicals, such as pyrethroid or non-pyrethroid insecticides, can reduce or prevent the development of genetic resistance to these adulticide insecticides.

Tank Mixes: Make applications in accordance with those label instructions that are consistent for each product. Prepare the tank mix using the recommended label rate of adulticide and Archer Insect Growth Regulator by adding the adulticide first and making sure it is well mixed and in suspension, then adding the correct amount of Archer Insect Growth Regulator according to the label instructions below. Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be combined with an adulticide insecticide, such as Demand CS, that is registered for the control of flying insects. The combination would provide for immediate control of adult flying insects such as flies on resting surfaces, such as walls and overhead areas, while preventing immature insect stages from developing into adults. This combination application should conform to accepted use precautions and directions for both products. Use Archer Insect Growth Regulator at application rates specified above and refer to other adulticide labels for specific rates and restrictions.

Treatments in, on, and Around Livestock and Poultry Housing and Pet Kennels: Archer Insect Growth Regulator may be used by pest control operators or livestock producers in livestock housing structures (including poultry houses) and pet kennels to control flying insect pests. Apply as a general surface, fogger, aerosol, or a crack and crevice application to areas where flying pests collect or breed. For surface applications, thoroughly wet floors, walls, ceilings, doors, around windows, garbage and refuse areas. When used as directed, Archer Insect Growth Regulator will not harm beneficial insects in animal litter or bedding, such as predatory wasps. Control will be enhanced when facilities are cleaned and interior applications are supplemented with exterior perimeter treatments.
Treat bird cages or stock pens only after removal of animals.
Do not make interior applications of Archer Insect Growth Regulator in areas of facility where animals are present.
Allow treated areas to dry before allowing animals back in treated areas of facility.
Do not contaminate or apply to food or foodstuffs, water or watering equipment.

Treatments to Interior Areas and Surfaces: Use 1 fl. oz. of Archer Insect Growth Regulator per gal. of water and apply to 1,500 sq. ft. of surface area, or in sufficient volume to achieve adequate coverage. Treat all areas where flying insects may collect, rest or breed, including vertical walls, ceilings, pipes, conduit, stalls, stanchions, floors, and walkways. When Archer Insect Growth Regulator is used alone, treatments can be extended to animal bedding, manure, and other potential areas where flying insects may breed.

Treatments to Perimeter Areas and Surfaces: Use 1 fl. oz. of Archer Insect Growth Regulator per gal. of water and apply to outside surfaces of buildings, porches, patios, garages, and other areas where these pests have been seen or found. For perimeter control, make a general surface application of 1 oz. of product diluted in water such as to cover 1,500 sq. ft., or in sufficient volume to achieve adequate coverage. To help prevent infestations of buildings by flying insects, treat soil, vegetation, or other substrates in a band 6-10 ft. wide adjacent to the building foundations, walls, around doors and windows, and overhead areas where these pests are active and may find entrance or harborage.

Please refer to and follow the instruction on Archer IGR product label.

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