It is not nessasary to leave your home after using Bedlam Insecticide Aerosol to treat your home. Bedlam is a water-based and non-irritating product, so it can be used to spot treat bedding and mattresses when controlling bed bugs. In addition, the product will not stain water-safe fabrics and surfaces. Bedlam is labeled for use in homes, apartments, schools, hotels and healthcare facilities.
We would not be able to advise a "safe" time frame for someone with COPD to re-enter an area that has been treated with Bedlam. Please consult your doctor.
Bedlam Insecticide Aerosol and Phantom should not be applied at the same time in the same areas because discoloration can occur. You should be able to remove any residue with warm water and soap. Apply one product only to cracks and crevices of the bed frame until visibly wet but not dripping.
Bedlam Insecticide isn’t labeled for applications inside of vehicles. If using for bedbugs inside the vehicle use Crossfire Aerosol this is labeled for vehicles and will not stain surfaces. It recommends testing in an inconspicuous area first and allowing the area to dry before using in large areas.
Yes, Bedlam is labeled for lice. Please be aware that it is not for use on humans or animals.
We recommend that you vacuum every couple of days. You can apply DE to wall voids, electrical outlets, light switch plates and other areas where you do not want to treat with a liquid (around electrical wiring etc). You can mix Gentrol IGR and FenvaStar EcoCap together with water and apply to the baseboards and other listed areas on the product label. Bedlam can be applied the cracks and crevices of baseboards, headboards, footboards, hard surface furniture, behind picture frames and wall hangings, seams of the mattress, etc. We do recommend that you spray upholstered furniture with SteriFab. Below are some very helpful bedbug articles on treatment, inspection and prevention.
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-apply-dust-like-drione-or-delta-dust-a-95.html
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-prevent-bed-bugs-a-118.html
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/signs-of-bedbug-infestation-a-221.html
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-do-your-own-bed-bug-inspection-a-93.html
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-a-109.html