Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator 1L

Tekko Pro is an insect growth regulator registered for the control of flea larvae, immature brown-banded cockroaches and german cockroaches.

Tekko Pro can be used as a standalone spray application or as a tank-mix with a knockdown insecticide. If used only as a residual spray without an active pest population then Tekko Pro highly effective as a standalone. However, there is usually a base population of adult insects which will not be directly affected by Tekko Pro, being a larvicide. Recommended products for tank-mixing would include most synthetic pyrethroid sprays along with some  of the non-repellent products.

Key Features and Benefits of Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator

• Low hazard – insect specific
• Excellent safety/toxicological profile
• Targets developing insects
• Different chemical group from knockdown or residual sprays to help manage/reduce resistance risk
• Dual active ingredients to target fleas and cockroaches at their most vulnerable stages
• Long lasting effect
• Boost residual sprays using Tekko Pro as a tank mix.
• Inhibits re-infestation of fleas for up to seven months
  • For use on furniture, carpets, kennels
  • Can be used indoors and outdoors.

How does Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator work?

Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator contains 2 insect growth regulators with different modes of action. 

Insect growth regulators (IGRs) have played an important role in pest control for many years. These products have always been one of two types of IGR.

1. The first type is the Juvenile Hormone Analogue (JHA), which prevents insect larvae from developing into adults.
2. The second type is the Chitin Synthesis Inhibitor (CSI), which prevents or reduces the production of chitin in insect larvae, causing them to moult with an incomplete exoskeleton and die.

Tekko Pro® takes professional pest control to the next level by combining both types of IGR in the one product. Tekko Pro contains (1) pyriproxyfen, which is a Juvenile Hormone Analogue; and (2) novaluron, which is a Chitin Synthesis Inhibitor.

Novaluron is classified as an insect growth regulator (IGR), specifically a chitin synthesis inhibitor designed to interrupt normal moulting of insects through the inhibition of chitin synthesis during the larvaI and pupal moults. Novaluron is especially effective against  insects that have a gradual metamorphosis. That is, they go through gradual changes after hatching from eggs to become nymphs which moult through various stages to become adults after a set number of instars (life stages). As a chitin synthesis inhibitor, novaluron acts to prevent the production of a new chitin layer resulting in the death of the nymph when it attempts to moult to the next instar.

Pyriproxyfen is also classified as an IGR, specifically a juvenile hormone analogue designed to mimic natural concentrations of juvenile hormones in insects, effectively preventing them from moulting to advanced life stages. This gradually reduces the population of insects over several weeks due to eliminating their ability to reproduce. Where a quick action is required and where high numbers of adult cockroaches are found, the use of a knockdown product as a tank mix with TEKKO® PRO is recommended.

Pyriproxyfen is more effective against insects that have a complete metamorphosis. That is, they go through distinctly different life stages: egg, larvae of increasing size, pupa then adult. Being a juvenile hormone analogue, pyriproxyfen acts on the larval stage and prevents the larvae from pupating to adults. The larvae may survive but, as larvae, in the case of fleas, do no significant harm, the pest is effectively controlled.

Combining the two active ingredients means that Tekko Pro is the right choice for control  of developing insects no matter the situation. This combination of actives creates a synergistic effect which results in early nymph control and death. Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator is registered for use against immature cockroaches and flea larvae.

Where can you apply Tekko Pro Insect Growth Regulator?

• For fleas – all areas where fleas breed such as carpet, rugs and especially pet bedding. The  gaps between wooden floorboards may also harbour flea larvae and should be treated.  Areas where pets rest outdoors should also be sprayed.
• For cockroaches – crack and crevice treatment of kitchens and other wet areas. Perimeter treatments of houses, usually best in a tank-mix.