anyone know the kill-rate/ efficacy of this product on ants, fleas, silverfish and roaches? I am looking for the most effective natural insecticide
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I've excellent success repelling ants with this product, it kills ants on contact and prevents them from returning. The only problem is that it will not last as a deterrent for as long as the chemical based insecticides, but I'll take the natural products over the harsh chemicals any day.
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I use this in our bird room. We have pet birds. It does not effect our carpet. I vacuum our carpet and it picks up roaches and at times, if I see one, and use this spray, it immediately kills them. It works excellently!
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I sprayed this directly on ants and it didn't kill them. I sprinkled baby powder on ants and it worked (as did Chlorox Clean up). I've made boundaries of the baby powder and it blocks the ant trails until it blows away.
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I found that this stuff kills everything. A friend of mine that works for Terminix uses this same stuff and he says it will kill what ever allies you. It creates a barrier and won't let insects cross it.
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I've only used it on flying insects (wasps, mostly.) It is practically instantaneous with them. My guess is it's worth the try with fleas-you'll know quickly if it works or not, and if not, you'll have it around for other pests when needed.
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Hi Kelvin, I had an infestation of mealybugs. They were tenacious!! I sprayed this product as stated on the label; soaking the leaves of the infected plants. Within a couple of days, I noticed a great improvement. I kept using the product and am now bug free. To answer your question, I had to re-read the packaging. And yes, it states that it is effective against spider mites. Good Luck in your fight. (And not to dispute anyone), but I tried a dish liquid and ammonia mix. It work for a while. But what I didn't realize was that the nasty little buggers were making colonies on all my plants. I had to get tough!!! Hi Kelvin, I had an infestation of mealybugs. They were tenacious!! I sprayed this product as stated on the label; soaking the leaves of the infected plants. Within a couple of days, I noticed a great improvement. I kept using the product and am now bug free. To answer your question, I had to re-read the packaging. And yes, it states that it is effective against spider mites. Good Luck in your fight. (And not to dispute anyone), but I tried a dish liquid and ammonia mix. It work for a while. But what I didn't realize was that the nasty little buggers were making colonies on all my plants. I... » Read More Hi Kelvin, I had an infestation of mealybugs. They were tenacious!! I sprayed this product as stated on the label; soaking the leaves of the infected plants. Within a couple of days, I noticed a great improvement. I kept using the product and am now bug free. To answer your question, I had to re-read the packaging. And yes, it states that it is effective against spider mites. Good Luck in your fight. (And not to dispute anyone), but I tried a dish liquid and ammonia mix. It work for a while. But what I didn't realize was that the nasty little buggers were making colonies on all my plants. I had to get tough!!! « Show Less
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I'm not sure on silverfish,but you can give it a try.It definitely works on cockroaches!
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I think this would kill any insect, but it is so potent it shouldn't be used it on anything that produces food. That means birds could also be harmed. The label even has a cautionary statement to not use around ponds, streams etc. - all waterways where fish & other amphibious creatures inhabit. That is why I've used it twice in five years & only on our house plants.
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I can't speak to Drione. I have never tried it. I do know the Delta Dust worked well for me. I had carpet beetles and bed bugs and it killed them. It is also supposed to be effective on Wasps, Ants, Cockroaches, Fleas, Silverfish, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Millipedes, and numerous other pests.
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It worked for me. I had a recurring ant problem that left me killing ants every night when I got home and spraying horrid bug spray, just to find more ants the next day. After a couple of weeks of this and a visit from the expensive bug guy (with no change), I tried Riddex. It worked in less than 24 hours and I haven't seen an ant in months.
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Hey! I've been fighting 10 acres of fireants at my outdoor concert facility. Yes it killed/moved the ants fairly well however treating 3-500 mounds several times a year would have been insanely expensive. The most effective cost efficient method has come down to poke a hole in the mound as deep as you can. Pour a dribble of gasoline into the hole. Kill the queen and the mound is done. Miss her and there's a new mound. Estimate 80/90% effective. Yeah yeah... Not eco correct but 5 gallons a year verses a couple hundred lbs. of approved poison... Seems better to me.
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I'm def. sure it will kill them.... I had an infestation of Scorpions, and It wiped them out completely. Plus, no spiders or webs even outside for more than a month. This is by far the best stuff I have ever used. I have been treating my own homes for 30 years and tried a lot of different chemicals......
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I'm not sure, but would give it a try. I use it as a "generic pesticide" and it manages to minimize all the little "pests" around here in Tulsa. Heard about this at Home Depot (an employee said they use this to spray their stock - at least at the store I frequent). Your "biting ants" may (or may not) be too resistant for this, but it's certainly worth a try.
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The bait is awesome. I've used a few times already, 2 times in washington state and 2 times in southern california. you will see a reduction in ants within a few minutes of them taking the bait back to the nest. place the bait near the traffic and then do not kill the ants. the granule is best. the ants tend to fall into the pool of gel so the gel is not making it back to the nest to kill the whole colony. i definately recommend this stuff. i am a contractor and i am always looking for the best quality product and from personal experience, see if it works or not and this stuff does.
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You bet. I have used this product on both the little red ants and the big black ones. I just dealt with a new onslaught from the other side of the yard (entering the house through some hidden crack in the foundation) this spring and honestly, they're gone.
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Hello Christopher, My daughter lives in VA & she says it most defiantly kills them. She said it takes a little longer, but oh yes they are dead. We have the pine beetles here in the North West & it kills them also.
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This product is amazing, safe and worth much more than it's modest price. It is all natural, so it is not an instant fix, but roaches carry the powder back to their nests and it kills the eggs as they hatch. The potency never degrades and, as long as the powder remains it will work as a preventative. It is 100% effective. After a couple of weeks (be patient) you will never get another roach. My powder has been down for 20 years and I have never had a reinfestation. That is saying a lot for a townhouse.
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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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This doesn't work to kill fleas or flies, but I found a product here on Amazon that does a pretty good job. Permethrin: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UUZ3OI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1 I've used it a few times when I plan on outdoor barbeques. Not a single insect bothers my guests with this stuff. However, I should note that it needs to be reapplied often (weekly perhaps).