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
Exponent® Insecticide Synergist Flyer
A resource detailing the many features and benefits of Exponent Insecticide Synergist. Download and print.
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.
Tips & Tricks: Mixing a Concentrate with Water
MGK’s Technical Team provides tips and tricks on properly mixing products in two ways – before adding water or when starting with water.
Tips & Tricks: Winterizing a Backpack Mist Blower
MGK’s Technical Team provides tips and tricks on how to properly winterize a backpack mist blower.
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.