PT Ultracide Pressurized Flea Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Please note that Ultracide is not labeled to control carpet beetles. When used as directed on the product label the product is being sprayed straight down on the floor or furniture that needs to sprayed and removing everything from the room is not necessary. The clothes in the dresser and closet should not be contacted by the spray as long as the drawers and door stay closed. All items should be removed from the floor so a thorough treatment can be achieved. When treating upholstered furniture, treat under cushions and areas where insect development occurs.

Most insecticides have a shelf life of about 3-5 years is stored properly in a temperature stable environment out of direct sunlight. Most manufactures will only have the date the item was actually made imprinted on the can/bottle. Each placement is going to vary by manufacturer and many times can be in a coded form.

Yes, the cold weather will certainly lessen their activity. You said the fleas were in your backyard. We recommend using a product like our Indoor/Outdoor Kit which includes Onslaught and Martins IGR. This kit will kill the adult fleas, while breaking down the reproduction cycle. Please review the Indoor/Outdoor Flea kit page.

Ultracide - 20 oz. contains:

It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with bird mites. Have the suspected bird mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. If you do indeed have bird mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a bird nest or a dead bird on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust.  Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.

Yes. Please be sure to keep your pet out of the area until Ultracide has had time to dry completely.

Yes. You can use a product such as Permethrin SFR tank mixed with Martins IGR. The comination of these two products will give you an adulticide to ete the adult fleas and and insect growth regulator to help break the cycle of the immature fleas from developiing. Prior to treatment, carpets, draperies and upholstered furniture should be vacuumed thoroughly and the vacuum cleaner bag disposed of in an outdoor trash receptacle. Remove pets from area to be treated. After treatment, do not allow children and pets into treated areas until spray has dried.You may need to repeat these treatments 3-4 times in 2 week intervals depending on how bad the infestation is. Pets and yards should also be treated with approved products.

We would not recommend using Ultracide to treat luggage, as it is not labeled for this purpose.  You can use either PT Alpine or Bedlam instead, which are labeled for luggage application. 

Per the label instructions, for PT Ultracide:   Using a sweeping motion, apply a light uniform spray to all surfaces of furniture, rugs, carpets, drapes, and around all pet resting areas. Avoid thoroughly wetting surfaces. Mist treated areas only until slightly damp.

It is not recommended to use Ultracide on mattresses.  We recommend that you remove all linens and wash and dry on high heat to kill any existing fleas. While they are being laundered, we recommend spraying your mattress and box spring with SteriFab give time to completely dry before applying your linens back on the bed. We suggest that you have the cat treated for fleas by your vet. Ultracide is great for indoor flea treatments on carpeted, hard surface floors and furniture. We recommend vacuuming prior to the application and each day for 14 days. On the 14th day, you will vacuum and treat with a second application of Ultracide and vacuum for additional 14 days. After vacuuming each day, replace with a new bag or empty the canister (if bagless) in a trash bag outside of the home. 

Per the SDS sheet, PT Ultracide is harmful if inhaled. A dust mask should be work to prevent inhalation.  When applied according to the product label directly into cracks and crevices, direct contact will be minimal.  If the product has been inhaled we suggest you contact your local poison control center or physician.

No, PT Ultracide cannot be sprayed on pillows. It can only be used to treat infested areas such as: carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, pet beds and pet resting areas. To treat your memory foam pillows you can use Steri-Fab Insecticide, it can be used for contact kill and will leave no residual once it's dry.

You can spray Ultracide on most hardwood floors but it is not required to treat hard floor surfaces for fleas.  You should direct treatment to cracks and crevices around these rooms.

Are you still seeing the fleas or are you just feeling bites at this point?

We are unsure of your question. Ultracide is a very effective flea control aerosol that provides immediate kill of adult fleas and prevents formation of new adults from eggs or larvae. You want to reapply every 14 days.

Ultracide should not present a safety hazard to the bird as long as it used as directed on the product label and is completely dry before contact. If your bird has any health concerns youshould contact your vet before use.

Ultracide is only labeled for the treatment of fleas. We carry other products including aerosols that are listed to treat ants, spiders and other insects. Please follow the link below for additional products. We recommend that you vacuum and treat the basement floor with Ultracide, vacuum daily for 14 days and retreat 14 days after the intial application. It may take a third or fourth treatment to erradicate the fleas.

Indoor Flea Control- http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/indoor-flea-control-a-239.html

Ants-http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/ants-c-1.html

Spiders-http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/spiders-c-22.html

We recommend using Ultracide for indoor fleas. Ultracide is a very effective flea control aerosol that provides immediate kill of adult fleas and prevents formation of new adults from eggs or larvae. Ultracide is a very safe and effective flea control product that is used widely by professional companies such as Terminix and Orkin in homes with children and pets all the time.  You should only apply Ultracide to carpeted areas and upholstered areas.  Do not apply on top of couches and chairs where people rest their arms, fleas do not breed in these areas. You would want to spray around the foot of the furniture, and underneath couch cushions.  You should have children and pets in another room while you are treating.  After treatment, allow 30 minutes to dry and then it is perfectly safe for children and pets to re-enter the room. Vacuum immediately before the treatment and every other day for the next 14 days. A second treatment may be needed after 14 days for heavy infestations.

Ultracide can be used as a crack and crevice treatment on upholstery and as a broadcast on floors for fleas but Ultracide is not labeled for clothes moths. Please take a look at our Clothes Moth page for products labeled to eradicate clothes moths.

Ultracide should not have any negative affects on furniture, although if you have concerns about any fabrics it would be best to do a test application in an inconspicuous spot first.  Ultracide should not be applied to electronics.