What Are IGRs?

 

What Are IGRs?

What does IGR Stand for?

Insect Growth Regulators  

What do IGRs Do?

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are a specialized kind of insecticide that affects the hormones of insects in order to disrupt their reproduction and growth. Due to this, they are rarely effective on adult populations. However, they can prevent adults from having any offspring whatsoever, as well as disrupting the maturation of any currently existing eggs, larva, etc. Here are the most common effects of IGRs on different insect stages of life: Eggs – After being exposed to IGRs, many eggs won’t hatch at all, and those who do survive for a very short amount of time. Larval – IGRs prevent larvae from developing correctly, causing them to be stuck in an abnormal adolescent state until they succumb either naturally or due to deformities from the IGRs. Pupal – Similar to eggs, insects that are exposed to IGRs in the pupal stage often are so inhibited in their growth that they are never able to emerge as an adult and, instead, they parish in this transitional stage. Adults – Infertility or production of non-viable eggs

 

What Pests are IGRs Used On?

IGRs can be used on a variety of insects. The most common include:

• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Mosquitos
• Ants

 

What IGRs do We Use?

At Pointe Pest Control, we use IGRs in conjunction with other insecticides that are compatible with one another in order to target adults, offspring, and potential offspring all at once. Depending on the type of pest you are facing, we may use different IGRs. Most commonly, we use:

• Tekko Pro
• Gentrol
• Precor

Once the IGR products are dry, they are all safe for adults, kids, and pets. Stay pest-free and safe with Pointe Pest Control.