Esfenvalerate

A popular insecticide active ingredient that is used to eliminate a broad range of damaging pests is a synthetic pyrethroid known as Esfenvalerate. Esfenvalerate was initially formulated to deal with controlling infestations of bugs on commercial agricultural properties where various types of ectoparasites (ie. lice, fleas, and mite species) were notorious for infesting cattle, sheep, and poultry. It has since been made available for household consumers.

Here at Solutions Pest & Lawn, we sell quality Esfenvalerate products. On this page we will share with you about this active ingredient, its mode of action and benefits and you can also conveniently shop our recommended Esfenvalerate based products.

What Is Esfenvalerate?

Esfenvalerate is a synthetic pyrethroid active ingredient known for its rapid knockdown of insects and low-toxicity formula. Synthetic pyrethroids are popular used in broad-spectrum insecticide concentrates and are made to mimic the effects of natural Pyrethrins.

Esfenvalerate is a commonly sought after product by pest control professionals because of its ability to effectively control a wide range of insects and its versatility. Esfenvalerate products can often be used both indoors and outdoors in commercial and residential settings.

Esfenvalerate comes in a number of different formulations--from microencapsulated formulas to liquid insecticide concentrates and aerosols. Whether you are dealing with spiders, fleas, scorpions, or just general preventative pest control, there are few active ingredients that are superior to Esfenvalerate.

How Does Esfenvalerate Work?

Mode of Action

Esfenvalerate goes to work immediately once an insect has come into contact or ingests the ingredient. The active ingredient mimics the effect of pyrethrins which is a natural insecticide derived from the chrysanthemum flower.

Esfenvalerate interferes with the insect's nerve cells, which leads to paralysis and prevents the insect from performing normal functions like feeding and grooming. It isn’t long before the insect dies from not being able to feed itself.

Benefits of Esfenvalerate

Esfenvalerate is popular for its quick knockdown and long-lasting residual control against a wide variety of crawling and flying insect pests. As a result, Esfenvalerate products are used commonly by pest control professionals when tasked with eliminating insect infestations.

Esfenvalerate pesticide products can be used indoors or outdoors as a crack & crevice or spot treatment for residual control of ants, centipedes, carpenter bees, various cockroach species, scorpions, yellow jackets, and many other pests.

Drawbacks of Esfenvalerate

Esfenvalerate can be sprayed indoors and outdoors but it cannot be applied on garden plants or edible vegetables and fruit. It also can not be sprayed directly on animals and pets to treat for fleas or ticks.

Is Esfenvalerate Safe?

Esfenvalerate is safe to apply when applied according to label directions. Make sure to wear the proper safety gear and equipment when handling this product such as gloves, protective eyewear, safety mask, and long-sleeved clothing. Make sure to avoid treated areas until the product has completely dried.

What to Expect

While Esfenvalerate pesticides deliver a quick knockdown, it is not an instant kill product. Some insects can die in as little as 30 minutes, but for others, it can take longer for the pest to die. Depending on your target pest's life cycle, you may need to reapply the Esfenvalerate product in 14 to 21 days.

Esfenvalerate has a residual that will last 3 months indoors and 1 to 2 months outdoors depending on the season. It's recommended to spray monthly or quarterly for preventative control of target pests.

Indoor applications should be limited to crack and crevice treatments only while outdoors you can treat around perimeters of structures, lawn turf, and vegetation.

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