Archer Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) is manufactured by Syngenta and is an IGR concentrate that provides broad-spectrum population control of a variety of insects, such as flies and cockroaches. The active ingredient in Archer is pyriproxyfen which is designed to mimic the juvenile hormones of insects. When the product comes in contact with insects and their eggs and larvae, it interferes with the developmental process and prevents bugs from maturing and multiplying.

Archer has a unique mode of action that helps to prevent insect resistance to pyrethroids so it is often recommended to mix with an insecticide concentrate that kills adult insects so you are able to control the entire pest population.

Tools Needed

To apply Archer IGR you will need either a handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, hose end sprayer, or professional skid sprayers. For residential use, we recommend that you use either a 1-gallon handheld pump sprayer or a hose end sprayer depending on the coverage area you are treating.

How to use

• Step 1: Determine how much Archer you will need to mix by calculating the square footage of the area to be treated. To do this, measure (in feet) and multiply the area length times the width (length x width = square footage). Archer IGR is to be mixed at a rate of 1 to 2 fl. oz per 1,000 to 1,500 sq. ft. depending on the pest you are treating. So for example, if you are treating cockroaches, the rate is 2 fl. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. If you measured a treatment area of 3,000 sq. ft., you would need to mix 6 fl. oz. in 3 gallons of water to treat the entire area.
• Step 2:  In a handheld pump sprayer, add half the amount of water needed for the application and then add the appropriate amount of Archer IGR based upon your calculations. (mixing ratio may vary depending on the insects and the area you are covering along with what type of sprayer you are using. Fill the sprayer with the remaining half of the required amount of water and then shake the spray tank to mix well.
• Step 3: Spray the mixed solution on label approved areas. Spray cracks and crevices, spot treat surfaces and use a fan spray setting for even coverage. We recommend that you repeat this application every 6 to 7 months for continued control.

Where to Use

Archer IGR can be used indoors and outdoors of commercial, residential, and agricultural setting. It can be applied on furniture, animal kennels, poultry houses, and on carpets. It is ideal to use Archer IGR in hospitals, food warehouses, non-food warehouses, schools, and more. It can be applied on turfs, lawns, patios, porches, and other surface areas where targeted insects live and breed.

When to Use

We recommend using this product as a preventative treatment to keep heavy infestations from developing. The best time to treat with Archer IGR is early to mid-Spring and again mid to late-Summer. This will help control the pests and keep the population down for a longer period of time.

Safety Information

Archer IGR is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label. Always wear proper personal protective equipment when mixing or applying. Allow treated areas to dry before re-entry.

Special Considerations

Archer IGR is not an insecticide and will not kill insects. Archer IGR can be mixed with a label approved insecticide so that the breeding cycle will stop and targeted insects will also die with the same treatment.