Features & Benefits
- Increases killing power by making insects more susceptible to insecticides
- Interferes with certain mechanisms of insecticide resistance by inhibiting the mixed function oxidase enzyme system (P-450)
- Use as a synergist in a tank mix to improve the control of pests
- For use in livestock and poultry areas
Resources
Pest Control Protocol: Darkling Beetles
A comprehensive protocol to help poultry producers stay in control of darkling beetles. Includes: pest identification, hot spots, inspection, treatment and beetle control product information.
Spanish Pest Control Protocol: Darkling Beetles in Poultry Facilities
Spanish language version of MGK’s comprehensive protocol to help producers stay in control of darkling beetles in poultry facilities. Includes: insect identification, common species, hot spots, inspection, treatment and control product information.
Exponent® Documentation
Exponent® FAQs
- 1-pint bottle
- 1-quart bottle
- 1-gallon bottle
- 55-gallon drum
Please contact your distributor for availability.
In the general sense, Exponent® increases the insecticide’s efficacy by reducing the insect’s ability to detoxify itself, which increases the speed and likelihood of kill. In the technical sense, Exponent® inhibits P450 detoxification enzymes within the insect’s metabolic system. Including Exponent® in a solution with adulticides fights insecticide resistance in insect populations.
Exponent® is effective on a broad list of insects, including both flying and crawling species.
Exponent® may be mixed with any insecticide intended for control of adult insects unless otherwise prohibited.
There is no reason to use Exponent® without an insecticide as there will be no effects on insects.
Piperonyl butoxide is known to synergize the effects of pyrethrins, carbamates, organophosphates, pyrethroids and organochlorines, but not neonicotinoids.
Yes, Exponent’s® active ingredient, piperonyl butoxide, is present in many MGK products, including Onslaught® FastCap, Tobex® Multi MOA Concentrate and several pyrethrin-based products. Exponent® is available in a stand-along concentration for those who want to add piperonyl butoxide to other insecticides.
Yes, Exponent® is compatible with both water based and oil based products.