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How Long Does A Pest Control Application Last?
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How Long Does A Pest Control Application Last?
When you are fed up with pests in your home and want relief, our professional pest control products can deliver a powerful blow that will significantly wipe out any infestation you may have. But you may be wondering how long the pesticide treatment will last.
It depends on several factors, such as the pest you are trying to treat, the product you are using, where they are being applied, and even the active ingredient in the pesticide being used.
When you are wondering how long a pest control application lasts, you should consider whether the pesticide you use is either a contact or residual pesticide.
Contact vs. Residual Pesticides
Most pesticides can be classified into one of two broad categories: contact pesticides or residual pesticides.
Contact pesticides are usually meant to kill crawling or flying insects that have been spotted. These pesticides do not offer a significant residual and must come into contact with the pest directly to be effective. The benefit of contact pesticides is that they tend to work much faster than their residual counterparts.
Residual pesticides are those that remain effective for a longer length of time after you have applied the product. Applying a residual pesticide to a surface leaves behind the pesticide's active ingredient that will continue to control insects. When pests crawl through the residual pesticide, they will pick it up on their legs or after they examine the surface with their antennae or mouthparts.
How long the staying power of the residual pesticide remains effective depends on the formulation, the surface it is being applied on, and the environmental conditions.
How long will pesticides last after application?
A pest control application such as Supreme IT will last around 90 days. If outdoor applications see consistent or heavy rainfall, their efficacy may be affected and will last about 60 days. Pesticides that treat flying insects like mosquitoes or flies will last around 30 days. For a general preventative pesticide application, it is best to do what the pros do and apply every 90 days for continued control.
