Pyrethrin Fogger - Questions & Answers

CB PCO Total Release Fogger with Pyrethrins is not specifically labeled for black pepper mites. We think the very first thing you should do is get the mites properly identified. Failure to get a proper identification can lead to treatment failure. Many people read on the internet certain descriptions and just assume that they have the same exact problem as the person that wrote the description, but they could very possibly be wrong. You should contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the entomologist on staff. The entomologist will explain how to properly obtain a sample and submit it for identification. You can also contact your local natural history museum for an identification if you don't have luck with the extension office. Once you get a proper identification you will be able to know what type of source you are looking for (foul, bird or rodent mites) and you can start proper treatments.

It sounds like you may have cluster flies. The CB PCO Fogger will kill any flies that are exposed at the time the fogger is released but it will not control those flies that prefer to stay hidden inaccessible areas. Here is an article that will give you a little bit more information on cluster flies and cluster fly control methods: How to get rid of cluster flies

The Pyrethrin Fogger should not be applied inside a refrigerator. We do not offer products that can be safely applied inside. We recommend that you clean with regular cleaning products for that use. 

One can of the FMC Pyrethrin Fogger will treat 5,000 cubic feet. 

The FMC Pyrethrin Fogger  is not specifically labeled for spiders.  We would recommend using our Spider Control Kit . Please take a few moments to review our treament article on How to Get Rid of Spiders for more pro tips and helpful information.

This Pyrethrin Fogger will kill any insect, including bees and yellow jackets, wasps, etc. that are in the area when you set the fogger off.

The Pyrethrin Fogger label states the following: Turn off ALL ignition sources such as pilot lights (shut off gas valves), other open flames or running electrical appliances that cycle off and on (i.e. refrigerators, thermostats, etc)

The Pyrethrin Fogger is not labeled to target ants.  We recommend using our Indoor Ant Kit which includes all the products you need for professional treatment of most ants commonly found indoors, including little black ants, carpenter ants, odorous house ants and more.  

You can also read our guide on How to Get Rid of Ants for steps that will help you eliminate your ant problem.

There would be no cause of concern for appliances that are not in the room and would not be exposed to the fumes of the Pyrethrin Fogger unless the attic is a room that's less than 5 ft x 5 ft or smaller. Per the label (page 2), a room that's 5 ft x 5 ft or smaller will need to remain open and allow the fog to enter from other rooms, if this is the case then all ignition sources and electrical appliances that cycle off and on will need to be turned off.

The Pyrethrin Fogger would be a good way to kill insects that are out at the time the fogger is dispursed however would not leave any residual and will not get insects that are hiding in cracks and crevices or behind walls.It does not treat for bed bugs. 

Pyrethrin Fogger should not be used in a stove to get rid of roaches. We recommend that you use normal household cleaners labeled for stoves to clean them. We also suggest cleaning out all other large and small appliances, drawers, cabinets, pantries, under sinks, etc. We recommend that you treat the home with our Roach Control Kit Rotation A. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article and videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more helpful information.

 

Yes, the FMC Pyrethrin Fogger will kill fruit flies, however, keep in mind that foggers will only treat insects that are present at the time of treatment. For effective fruit fly eradication, you must identify and eliminate the breeding source. Please take a few moments to read our Fruit Fly article to learn more about these pests and how to control them. Also, please keep in mind that you may actually have Drain Flies instead of Fruit Flies. Drain Flies are called this because they breed where organic matter that is found in moist, dark areas such as kitchen drains. You may view helpful tips and information for eradicating Drain Flies in our Drain Fly Guide here.

Foggers such as the Pyrethrin Fogger should only be used for initial knock down of heavy populations before following up with appropriate residual and total colony elimination products and methods. Foggers will not eliminate entire roach colonies within a home by themselves.

One of our roach control kits would be recommended for roach control. These professional kits includes non-staining, low odor concentrated insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that like to hide. Baits can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, an Insect Growth Regulator is offered which will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. The insecticide must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer.

Here is a link to a great article that really goes into depth in explaining a roach control program:

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches-a-458.html

Here is a link to our roach control kits and sprays:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/roach-control-kits-c-2_73.html

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are always happy to help!
 

Pyrethrin Fogger is only for indoor use.  It would not spread far from where it is placed.  If you are not able to see/get to the nest and treat directly it would be best to contact a local company to come out and do so.

Yes, the Pyrethrin Fogger will kill fruit flies. However, keep in mind that foggers will only treat insects that are present at the time of treatment. For effective fruit fly eradication, you must identify and eliminate the breeding source. Keep in mind that you may actually have Drain Flies instead of Fruit Flies. Drain Flies are called this because they breed where the organic matter that is found in moist, dark areas such as kitchen drains.

Drain Fly Treatment Guide

The FMC Pyrethrin Fogger is only a contact kill that kills insects exposed at the time of treatment, so how often it is used will depend on the target pest and pest pressure for your specific needs. If you would like to tell us more about your specific needs, then we would be happy to offer more specific advice.

CB PCO Fogger with Pyrethrins is labeled for mosquitoes and would most likely do a good job for you if you are indeed dealing with mosquitoes. Mosquitoes would not be able to reproduce in your home because the larval stage of the mosquito is aquatic and would need stagnant water to be able to survive. We strongly recommend that you get a sample of the insect you suspect of biting you and contact your local cooperative extension office and seek a proper identification. If you find you are not able to obtain a sample you should contact a reputable pest control company and have them come do a free inspection and identification.  There are other possibilities such as bedbugs that would seem more plausible. We would encourage you not to use a fogger until you are sure what insect you are dealing with because using a fogger in a home with bedbugs could complicate the treatment process.

With pantry pests you need to keep in mind that just because part of the problem may have stemmed from the bird seed that you removed, doesn't mean that the larvae didn't crawl into other areas of the home in cracks and crevices near by. If you are continually seeing new moths then the infestation was not purely in the bird seed. You are going to want to clean out any cabinets and storage areas where they could be hiding or leaving behind larvae, and use a crack and crevice spray like Cy-kick with a birth control spray like Gentrol IGR to help control the population. If you are going to purchase traps, you will need to know exactly what species of moth you are dealing with so you get the correct traps. Most moth traps are designed for a specific sexual pheromone for that couple of species on the label, and the trap will normally only catch the male moths with the sex pheromone. By it catching and luring in the males, it helps break up the reproductive cycle even further. We do not recommend using the fogger whether you can remove your cats or not as this will only knock down any moths currently flying in the open and will do nothing for the larvae or any unexposed moths. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

The treated areas must be completely dry and ventilated prior to re-entry when the CB Pco Foggers. This typcially takes a few hours and then the area can be safely accessed as needed.

The CB PCO Fogger with Pyrethrins would only kill what is out, exposed, and flying around at the time the fogger was activated. Unfortunately, the CB PCO Fogger wouldn't be able to kill anything that is back behind the wall or in inaccessible areas such as cracks or crevices. We would recommend you use the ProPest Pheronet Clothes Moth Traps. These traps will lure and kill webbing cloth moths, the most common type of clothes moth. This product is best used in conjunction with a crack and crevice aerosol to treat under and around baseboards and door frames in the infested area.  We recommend D-Force HPX Aerosol to treat these areas.