Do you have to evacuate for any length of time after spraying this? & Has anyone used it for fleas instead of bed bugs?
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I haven't used it for fleas in the United States but I have in Chile. You don't have to evacuate the home when you use it but you should leave the room you sprayed in.
74662
I don't think you must evacuate, but it may be a good idea. The odor is quite strong. I wet out for a short walk after spraying.
1261611
I've only used it on bed begs and as a precaution being that my daughter has asthma i make her leave the room for about 30 mins after ive spraid.
1261612
Yes I had to leave the room for a couple of hours since I spray the whole room. I usually spray in the morning before I go to work. And no I have not tried using it on other bugs.
1771009
I also use the Victor flea trap inside. This thing works great. Leave it for 2-3 days in different rooms around the house (barn). I also use a DIY tobacco/garlic/orange oil tincture in a pump spray in my yard that works really well. I have to apply once a month to catch to new hatches but it also keeps down ants and other bugs with less toxic "natural" ingredients. We had a pretty bad flea infestation (4 dogs) so I've been attacking the flea war from all sides.
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I use to have a ton fleas, and I tried taking using 20 mule team borax soap from the grocery aisle. I left it on the rug for about 5 days, and that worked! The reason for the 5 days, is that when a flea is dying it tries to hatch its eggs. They can't breathe with the boric soap, and when the eggs start hatch they are already dead
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This is not for your mattress it us more for the frame if your mattress where bed bugs tend to best. I would not spray this on your mattress as it comes out in a stream. I would use bedbug and flea mist also made by raid comes in a purple can.that has instructions for mattress use on the can.
1108747
Wow, this is a flea product, I have no idea why you would think it would prevent bed bugs. Sorry!!
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I recently used some on my bed and did not wash the sheets immediately after, and I had no problem. If you have sensitive skin, you might want to spray the mattress instead of the sheets, then put clean sheets on after the mattress is dry. According to the directions, you should not breathe this stuff, so I would recommend leaving the house for about an hour. This is not a fogger, so there isn't a cloud of stuff in the air, but it does need some time to dry on the surfaces you spray it on. Once it's dry, it should be safe for your pets to walk on. Be sure to do all the carpets/rugs, upholstered furniture and mattresses. I recently used some on my bed and did not wash the sheets immediately after, and I had no problem. If you have sensitive skin, you might want to spray the mattress instead of the sheets, then put clean sheets on after the mattress is dry. According to the directions, you should not breathe this stuff, so I would recommend leaving the house for about an hour. This is not a fogger, so there isn't a cloud of stuff in the air, but it does need some time to dry on the surfaces you spray it on. Once it's dry, it should be safe for your pets to walk on. Be sure to do all the carpets/rugs,... » Read More I recently used some on my bed and did not wash the sheets immediately after, and I had no problem. If you have sensitive skin, you might want to spray the mattress instead of the sheets, then put clean sheets on after the mattress is dry. According to the directions, you should not breathe this stuff, so I would recommend leaving the house for about an hour. This is not a fogger, so there isn't a cloud of stuff in the air, but it does need some time to dry on the surfaces you spray it on. Once it's dry, it should be safe for your pets to walk on. Be sure to do all the carpets/rugs, upholstered furniture and mattresses. « Show Less
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I don't spray my counters etc. I usually just spray the flooring, around the windows and exterior doors. My pets have walked on the carpeting almost immediately and I have seen no ill effects from that. Hope this works for you! I sprayed twice so far this year, only because the carpeting was cleaned about a month after I initially sprayed. No fleas. And the best is that I have NOT used any flea treatments on 3 cats and a dog. The dog and 2 of the cats go outside everyday, and either we aren't having a bad flea season which is really hard to believe, or if they have any, whatever is residual in the house, is killing the insects. I love this product. Good luck at your house with it! I don't spray my counters etc. I usually just spray the flooring, around the windows and exterior doors. My pets have walked on the carpeting almost immediately and I have seen no ill effects from that. Hope this works for you! I sprayed twice so far this year, only because the carpeting was cleaned about a month after I initially sprayed. No fleas. And the best is that I have NOT used any flea treatments on 3 cats and a dog. The dog and 2 of the cats go outside everyday, and either we aren't having a bad flea season which is really hard to believe, or if they have any, whatever is residual... » Read More I don't spray my counters etc. I usually just spray the flooring, around the windows and exterior doors. My pets have walked on the carpeting almost immediately and I have seen no ill effects from that. Hope this works for you! I sprayed twice so far this year, only because the carpeting was cleaned about a month after I initially sprayed. No fleas. And the best is that I have NOT used any flea treatments on 3 cats and a dog. The dog and 2 of the cats go outside everyday, and either we aren't having a bad flea season which is really hard to believe, or if they have any, whatever is residual in the house, is killing the insects. I love this product. Good luck at your house with it! « Show Less
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I also used this in the 90's and it was very effective even though i limited the spray to their bedding and the garage (where their beds are). i used it sparingly. We had a number of years where we didn't use it as the flea situation did not warrant it, however, this year called for heavy guns since the fleas were not responding as well to the diatomaceous earth applications as in the past. So we sprayed their bedding and garage judiciously and very lightly sprayed a couple dusty, flea-prone areas in our yard. We also applied a small amount near the base of two of our longer-haired dogs' tails where the fleas were heavily concentrated. There was a noticable drop in the flea population within a few days and we have only sprayed their bedding one more time since then (about a month after first application). Now when we flea comb them at night they are down to a couple of fleas (if that) instead of a bustling metropolis. This is saying something as the warm weather season is still in effect in Southern California. And we did continue to use DE in conjuction with Adams both on their bedding and fur. I would recommend always wearing gloves and spraying during calm conditions. We kept the dogs away from recently sprayed areas until they were thoroughly dry for safety's sake. I prefer to use natural products whenever possible but we had to make an exception this year. Good luck.
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No you need to use a good flea product.This is for Ticks only & it works very well I change it every 6 months.
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I do not know how bad your infestation is . Mine was slight, and in one room only. My house is carpeted and as a precaution I spray weekly and so far so good . No noted bed bugs. So I will keep using it as a preventive measure. It seems that the spray has a residual effect . Once a week seems to keep it in check. So far so good.
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You can't control and eliminate them with just this. You need an exterminator. And after the 2nd time they were here, I have had none. I used this product all around my bed and bed frame, every night. And I even sprayed it in my bed a couple of hours before I went to bed. It has a great minty smell. I also purchased the bed bug powder and put Glad containers under every leg and powder in it. And a mattress bed bug or allergen encasement. Good luck
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Yes. I actually purchased it originally to use when I lived in Hawaii, where the fleas had developed immunity to the poisons usually used to control them. The only thing that kept our property - indoors and out - under control was Precor. I will continue to use it outdoors when appropriate, though do consider what other insects you might be affecting in the area you're treating. If you want butterflies, for instance, don't treat near the garden that feeds them!
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You probably did not need to tear up all the carpet if fleas was your only problem, this would have killed the fleas living in your carpet and their nest, it was recommended by bet to me, and works very well. You can now spray the woodwork and floor. Have a window open and close the door behind you when you are done. Don't enter the room again for 30 minutes or so. They will all be dead.
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Dunno, I don't have fleas, but it does not seem to work on much. I have it, as instructed, plugged it into the wall where nothing is obstructing it and watched a small critter crawl up the wall not less than 3" away from it. I watched and waited for it to have a seizure or start walking in circles, but he crawled up in a straight line without concern until I had to squash it. I am doubtful this product works very well and wish I could get my money back to buy another bright idea that is supposed to eradicate.
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the GE powder smothers them, you must continue to use it as directed. It takes weeks to get rid if them. I also bought the mattress and box spring zippered covers and used bed bug cup traps, to put the legs of the bed in the cups filled with the GE powder. the bug sprays only make them run to other areas of the house. I also used the 91% alcocol that I bought at walmart and put in a spray bottle. this will kill them on direct contact. It took me almost 5 weeks to get rid of them. I also vacuumed the rugs in the infested room daily.
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It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is always a good idea. Hope this helps. It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is... » Read More It prevents the fleas from being able to lay eggs by using a chemical that's a hormone disruptor. I usually spray it on the rugs, vacuum a day later. I don't ever see any residue, but I can feel it wet on my feet for a short while afterwards. You have to spray again about a week later to kill and disrupt those fleas that have just hatched from the eggs. I don't think there's anything on the market that will actually kill eggs before they hatch. But after 2 or 3 sprays, you're done. Unless your pet keeps bringing in more fleas from outside. Then you have to treat the animal too, which is always a good idea. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I never used it to kill bed bugs. When I travel , I use a product called Ridd to spray the room and my suit case. Just being safe and eliminate the chance of bringing any back with me.