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How does an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) work?

April 26, 2017growth igr insect regulator

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How does an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) work?

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An IGR mimics an insect hormone involved in egg hatching and insect maturation to the adult stage. When exposed to an IGR, insect eggs fail to hatch and die before becoming biting adults. An IGR does not kill adult insects.