Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate - Questions & Answers

Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate is not organic. It is safe for pets and people if used according to the directions on the label.  All pets and everyone other than the person applying the product should be kept out of the area during application.  It is safe for everyone to return as soon as everything is fully dry.  

The Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate should be used within 24 hours after mixing. Be sure to keep children and pest out of the treatment area until it fully dries. This normally takes an hour or two. If there is any unused pesticide after your application, the solution can be pour directly next to the exterior foundation of your home for safe disposal.

Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate is a concentrate that needs to be mixed with water.  Per the product label you would use 2 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water.  For Bedbugs: Apply as a spot treatment to cracks and crevices, around baseboards, floorboards, bedboards and walls. First, thoroughly clean and air mattresses and springs. Then spot treat only areas that may harbor bedbugs, concentrating on tufts, folds and seams. Allow all treated articles to dry thoroughly before use. Cover mattress with mattress cover or sheet before use. Do not apply to pillows or bed linens.

Please also refer to our guide "How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs" for advice on the most effective treatment for eliminating them.

We apologize but we are unsure what type of equipment an atomizer is as we do not carry anything under that type of name.  Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate should be applied using any standard pump sprayer or can be used in a portable aerosol system.  Sprays alone are not enough to eliminate roaches really.   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 here.

We highly recommend getting a proper identification of the insect in your home. You can try to catch the insect on the same type of Glue Boards used to catch mice, by placing them in the areas you think the highest activity is. Once you have caught some samples on the glue boards, take them to a local pest control company or an Entomologist at your local Cooperative Extension for proper identification. Every pest has a very different treatment method and treating with a product without an identification many times can make the problem you are having worse. The Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate does have spiders and similar insects on the label, and it is very important to follow the product label exactly for each insect you are treating for and the usage areas for those. If you use the product on furniture, it is advised you test it in a small inconspicuous spot first to make sure no adverse reaction occur.

For bedbugs you typically apply a spray such as Bonide Total Pest Indoor Concentrate every 14 days: Apply as a spot treatment to cracks and crevices, around baseboards, floorboards, bedboards and walls. First, thoroughly clean and air mattresses and springs. Then spot treat only areas that may harbor bedbugs, concentrating on tufts, folds and seams. Allow all treated articles to dry thoroughly before use. Cover mattress with mattress cover or sheet before use. Do not apply to pillows or bed linens.

Please also refer to our guide "How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs" for advice on the most effective treatment for eliminating them.