Hydroprene

A pest problem such as a roach or beetle is especially frustrating for most homeowners because even if you eliminate all the adults, there are still hundreds of eggs around waiting to be hatched, bringing upon a new generation of bugs. Luckily, there is a product that can eliminate those eggs and keep the insects from growing. This active ingredient is known as Hydroprene.

On this page, we will share with you some background information on Hydroprene, a popular active ingredient for insect growth regulators such as Gentrol. We will cover its benefits and why it is so effective. Here you can also shop the recommended insecticide products we have in stock which are Hydroprene-based.

What Is Hydroprene?

Hydroprene, registered for use as an insecticide in the US in 1984, is an active ingredient used to control insect infestations consisting of cockroaches, beetles, moths, and other insects. This ingredient belongs to a class of insecticides known as Insect Growth Regulators, or IGRs. IGRs inhibit the life cycles of insects so they cannot develop into reproductive adults. This causes the pests to die out with no viable generation to continue the infestation.

How Does Hydroprene Work?

Hydroprene affects pests even when they don’t come in direct contact with the chemical. That’s because it has a special property that allows it to translocate into hard-to-reach cracks and crevices. When a hydroprene product is applied, the chemical effect creeps into nearby spaces including around corners and into cracks and crevices.

Hydroprene will have different effects on different pests. It can result in adult sterility, physical body changes, water loss, and premature death. In cockroaches, juvenile roaches that are exposed to the effects of hydroprene will develop crinkled wings and will be unable to reproduce.

Benefits of Hydroprene

Hydroprene is an effective way to address insect infestation such as cockroaches, fleas and pantry pests. When combined with an adulticide, Hydroprene makes it so there isn't another generation after the adults have been killed off. Hydroprene also has a long residual effect with some formulations staying effective for up to 90 days.

When Hydroprene is utilized during the larval stages, it hinders insect development. Exposed eggs and larvae are unable to develop or become abnormally formed sterile adults.

Use Hydroprene products when you wish to tackle indoor insect infestations such as fleas, bed bugs and cockroaches.

Drawbacks of Hydroprene

Hydroprene is an insect growth regulator so it doesn't actually kill insects, but disturbs their development so they can't grow into adults or reproduce. Using Hydroprene products alone will not be enough to tackle an infestation that consists of eggs, larvae, nymphs and adults.

Do not apply Hydroprene by itself; use it alongside an adult insect-killing insecticide for best results. Also do not apply Hydroprene directly onto your pets.

Is Hydroprene Safe?

Products made with hydroprene can be some of the safest insecticides available to consumers. When applied according to label directions, hydroprene is safe to use in the home. This ingredient is toxic to insects while being non-toxic to humans and animals, and no negative effects have been observed in humans due to long-term exposure to this ingredient.

How to Use Hydroprene Products

If you’re looking for a long-lasting, ready-to-use product made with hydroprene, then check out Gentrol Aerosol. Gentrol Aerosol contains 0.36% hydroprene and comes in an easy-to-use aerosol spray can. No further tools or equipment are needed to use this product.

Hydroprene alone will not eliminate an insect infestation. Typically you'll also need to use a liquid concentrate, bait or dust that targets adult insects for complete control.

Gentrol Aerosol can be applied as a crack or crevice application. With the red application straw affixed to the actuator, stick the exposed end of the straw into the crack or crevice to be treated and spray along the length of the opening. This product will leave a residual that lasts for up to 7 months before needing to be reapplied.

As an alternative product, you can also get Gentrol Point Source Disks. Each disks is small, can control an area of up to 75 square feet, and contains 90.6% hydroprene. Setting up one of these is very easy. Once you’re ready, press down on the disk’s cylinder until you hear a pop.

The liquid will diffuse into the disk’s paper pad, and it’s ready to apply. Place the disk horizontally or vertically where pest activity has been observed, but keep it at least 3 feet away from exposed food. In areas with heavy pest activity, multiple disks may be necessary.

Once applied, these disks will continue to control treated areas for up to 3 months. Labeled pests within the vicinity of the treated areas will be unable to develop into reproductive adults and will die out within several weeks.