According to the label, Alpine WSG cannot be applied to the mattress. Keep in mind that the label is the law. If you'd like something safe to spray over the mattress, you can use something like Steri-Fab.
For more information you can contact the manufacturer, BASF, at 1-800-526-1072
Yes, for best results, you should also use an IGR along with Alpine WSG for flea control. Please take a look at our flea control guide for more information.
Alpine WSG can take a few weeks to decrease the insect population..
Alpine WSG is a water soluable granule which must be dissolved in water and sprayed. It can not be applied as a granular broadcast application.
Alpine WSG can be purchased 24/7 on our site, or you can call and place your order with one of our associates by calling 1-866-581-7378 M-F 9am-5pm EST.
It is not recommended to use Alpine WSG while it is raining outdoors. This will wash the product away, and it will not be effective for the pests your are attempting to eliminate. We would recommend waiting until it has been down for at least 6 hours before it rains.
Alpine WSG is not labeled to treat box elder bugs. You may want to consider a product like Onslaught Insecticide instead.
Alpine WSG is not specifically labeled for gnats. “Gnats” is a very general term used to describe a wide variety of small flying pests including fruit flies, drain flies, fungus gnats, no-see-ums, mosquitoes, etc. You can use a general insecticide like Talstar P on the outside of your home on all the window and door frames and on window screens to try and prevent pests from entering your home. We cannot give more specific information or treatment products unless we know exactly what species of pest you are dealing with so that we can narrow down where the problem is coming from and address it directly. Please review our Getting Rid of Gnats article for more information.
Food that was out on the counter and exposed to the application of Alpine WSG should be discarded.
When applying insecticides such as Alpine WSG, the knockdown rate will be depend on how long the insect stayed on a treated surface and the age and health of the insects. In most cases, you can expect death in 24-72 hours. Please review our How to Get Rid of Roach Treatment Guide for steps on a successful treatment program.
Alpine WSG is applied at 10 grams per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft for fleas.
Alpine WSG https://www.domyown.com/alpine-wsg-p-2876.html has a residual of 30-60 days so retreatment may be done after 30 days. How long it takes to kill insects depends on a few factors such as age and health of the insect, how long they spend on the treated surface and how soon after application they contact it. How long it takes to eliminate a roach infestation depends on how large the infestation is, how consistent and thorough you are being with treatments and what products you are using. There is not a set time; it can take but it can take weeks or months even to get complete control. Alpine WSG is typically not used alone but in combination with other products. We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here. We also have a great article for eliminating them that can offer some great advice; you can find it here.
A single pack of Alpine WSG is applied to a gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
Once the Alpine WSG has been applied and has completely dried, it will not reconstitute if it gets wet again. Alpine WSG has residual activity of 30 to 60 days for most applications. Now if you are mopping up in areas where you had applied your product, then you would have just removed any residual that was there. We usually recommend mopping your floors first, and then applying the product so that you will have the lasting residual.
Alpine WSG is used at 10 g per gallon of water and applied with a spray as directed. It cannot be fogged.
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Alpine WSG does not contain sulfur per product label.
You can use 10-30g of Apline WSG per gallon of water depending on which pest(s) you are treating. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions. NyGuard IGR is mixed at 3ml per gallon of water so you would need have the rate of each for the ½ gallon container of water used for application
Alpine WSG is applied at 10 g per 1,000 sq ft. Please refer to the product label for full instructions on dilution and application.
Unfortunately, Alpine WSG is not labeled for the control of silverfish. You could use Bifen IT instead, it is labeled to control silverfish.