08-09-2015, 03:27 AM
IF the methoprene (Tango) is causing normally non-winged LFA to develop wings, it seems dangerous to me to continue using Tango if there is any possibility it contributes to the spread of the insect. I understand that the abstract stated that the queens did not fly, however was that just one group? Was there some other reason they weren't flying? Is the result dependent on dose application? Is there a risk if the males fly? Are we sure they were males and not fertile hermaphrodites? LFA have a complex and not fully understood reproductive system that includes sexual and asexual reproduction. Giving them the potential power of flight even if its only temporary doesn't seem like a good idea.
I tried Tango for almost 6 months without any discernible decrease in the number of LFA, so I'm not a fan of it to begin with. All I got was a bunch of wasted time and money, and many needless stings along the way. I came to the conclusion that it was recommended based on the fact that it's SAFE and because there was no product LABELED for use for LFA until Provaunt got it's temporary label for ornamentals in Hawaii only. (Of course, a label does not prevent the end user from using wherever they want).
I tried Tango for almost 6 months without any discernible decrease in the number of LFA, so I'm not a fan of it to begin with. All I got was a bunch of wasted time and money, and many needless stings along the way. I came to the conclusion that it was recommended based on the fact that it's SAFE and because there was no product LABELED for use for LFA until Provaunt got it's temporary label for ornamentals in Hawaii only. (Of course, a label does not prevent the end user from using wherever they want).