Sterifab is a great contact killer and disinfectant for almost all surfaces inside the home including furniture, bedding, rugs, etc. For helpful tips for controlling bird mites, please reference our articles on How To Get Rid of Bird Mites and Rodent and Bird Mites in the Home.
Steri-Fab is a contact kill insecticide that will kill whatever it is sprayed on at the time the product is wet. Once dry, it has no killing residual. Please take a moment to check out our article on treating for Sand Flies, No-see-ums, Midges, Punkies, and Biting Gnats Indoors for product recommendations and helpful information on treating the problem.
Steri-Fab Insecticide can be applied with any type of trigger sprayer. You can find small travel size bottles that are approved for air travel at many local stores .
Steri-Fab Insecticide is mostly an insecticide, but does have some bacteria and mildew killing properties. However, if you are trying to really disinfect, sanitize and kill possible viruses caused by feces or guano you will want to use a product called DSV. This is a disinfectant, sanitizer and virucide that is labeled for killing 31 strains of bacteria and 19 different viruses.
You can find the SDS sheet for Steri-Fab Insecticide here.
Steri-Fab Insecticide should not be applied with the pets are present. Once the treated surfaces are completely dry and properly ventilated about an hour later, it is safe for their return. There is no residual when dry.
When treating for rat mites, it is important to find the source of the infestation and remove the infested nest along with doing a thorough cleanup. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag of vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting as it kills on contact. Use Cimexa Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. 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 could take several months to get rid of all the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites.
No, you should not spray Steri-Fab on personal items like bed sheets or clothing. Those items can be washed and dried, or you can use steam to treat them anytime. You can spray Steri-Fab on a mattress or box spring and then remake the bed once the application is completely dry.
Once the Steri-Fab application has dried, it ss safe to replace the linens and sleep on the mattress.
Clover mites are found on outdoor areas. Steri-Fab Insecticide can only be applied to interior crevices, inanimate objects and upholstered areas. We recommend that you use Bifen IT. It is labeled to treat for clover mites when used accordingly. Clover mites are barely smaller than a pinhead. You may notice clover mites as dark red moving specks which occur in large numbers. They are generally found crawling aroudn doors, windows, sidings, curtains, or furniture. Be sure to treat the ground at least 5-10 feet from the structure where you are seeing the clover mites.
Yes, Steri-Fab does indeed work on bedbugs, but it should not be the only product you use to treat a bed bug infestation. It kills them on contact, but does not continue to work once it has dried. We normally recommend that you use one of our Bed Bug Kits so that you will have everything necessary for a complete treatment. You may also want to look over our Bed Bug Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Steri-Fab Insecticide is not labeled for cockroaches and would not be effective on them. If you have roaches, please refer to our Roach Control Guide to help identify, treat and eradicate the infestation.
Yes, animals should be kept out of the area treated with Steri-Fab Insecticide until the application is dry.
Per the product label for Steri-Fab, you should not enter or allow others to enter the treated area until the spray has dried. Additionally: "Do not allow people or pets to enter treated areas until vaports, mists, and aerosols have dispered, and the treated area has been thoroughly ventilated. Wait two hours after application, then open windows, vents and doors for two hours. If an odor is still detected, additional ventilation is required."
Steri-Fab Insecticide should not be applied to plants. It can be used on inanimate objects, upholstery, carpeted areas, cracks and crevices, etc. Please refer to the product label for full usage list.
Yes, Steri-Fab Insecticide can be sprayed on almost any surface, and that would include a child's back pack.
Steri-Fab Insecticide is not labeled to treat for parvo. We would recommend to speak with the Vet to see which products will help treat this rapid virus.
Steri-Fab Insecticide can be applied directly to mattresses for Dust Mites. You can treat the entire mattress.
Steri-Fab Insecticide is a contact kill only for mold. It will not prevent future growth. The best way to prevent mold and mildew is eliminating the conditions that are allowing either to thrive. If you are planning to treat raw wood that has not been painted, stained, or otherwise treated with anything, you could use Boracare with Mold-Care to treat and prevent mold.
Steri-Fab Insecticide may kill an ant that comes in contact with the product while it is wet, but it is not labeled to treat for ants. Please take a look at our Ant Guide for the products that are most effective for ants.
