KONK Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is KONK?
KONK are insect killing sprays made by Air Guard from natural insecticides called pyrethrins. With the exception of KONK Foam, which is not a pyrethrin based formula.
What are Pyrethrins?
Pyrethrins are the active ingredient in KONK. They are natural insecticides derived from an extract called Pyrethrum from certain chrysanthemum flowers.
Why should we use Konk insecticide?
KONK insecticides are effective against mosquitoes that might carry the West Nile Virus. Flies are well known to harbor over 100 species of pathogenic organisms and transmit over 65 diseases. KONK insecticide products are effective against both Flies and Mosquitoes
Is KONK government approved?
Konk has all government approvals for use and is registered under the Pest Control Protection Act. The active ingredient in Konk, is the most approved insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
How does KONK work?
KONK attacks insects nervous systems. Direct contact will quickly "knocks down" insects. KONK is also a deterrent, "flushing out" insects, as they can detect when pyrethrins are near by.
What insects do pyrthrins target?
KONK's is effective against crawling and flying insects. Ants, roaches, spiders, flies, biting flies, fruit flies, moths, gnats, mosquitoes and other creepy pests. However, this means it can also kill beneficial insects as well.
Is KONK safe for Humans and Animals?
Yes! Pyrethrins is one of the least poisonous insecticides to mammals, and is the most approved insecticide by the Environmental Protection Agency. KONK Spray products is registered under the Pest Control Protection Act.
It leaves no residue when it breaks down.
What about the environment?
KONK aerosols contains no CFC's or substances that deplete the ozone layer. KONK's natural formula degrades safely in soil, air, and water.
Do insects become immune to KONK?
Since time began, the chrysanthemum flower has Pyrethrins as its natural defense against insects. Because it is nature's natural insecticide, insects do not develop a tolerance to it.
Is it safe to be around KONK when dispersed?
KONK is 1/850 of the recommended safe level, which workers of the Pyrethrin industry experience 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Hundreds of times safer than other common air pollutants such as cigarette smoke.
Pyrethrins are low in toxicity to mammals and any absorbed into the body is broken down into inactive forms and gets quickly excreted . However, it is recommended to always avoid direct contact with
KONK
Where can I use KONK?
Anywhere where flies or insects are a problem. You can safely use KONK in your home, business, or even around food. Great news for those with children and pets or those needing effective fly and insect control in the food
industry.
KONK can be used around food?
Yes, with the exception of the KONK Foam, which should not. Follow the directions on the can, and be sure to keep it at least 8 feet away from food preparation areas. KONK is effective indoor fly control against house flies and
fruit flies, which are notorious pests in food establishments.
Will I have flies falling on my food when the spray is dispensed?
Flies pick up small particles of KONK floating in the air on the hairs of their bodies. This causes them to land on a wall or try to leave the area to get outside. Therefore, the bodies are found around base boards, on window ledges or on the floor.
Direct contact with enough KONK will quickly drop them, which is why it is important to keep the sprayer at least 8 feet away from food areas.
Is the automatic spray better than the hand-held sprays?
Both aerosols contain Pyrethrins. However, when using a hand held aerosol, consider the following:- an average 3 - 5 second burst creates a Pyrethrin level equivalent to the total emitted in 2-1/2 days of the automatic operation. Hand spraying usually leaves 90% of the amount sprayed
wasted.
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