CB-80 Insecticide may be harmful to starlings or other birds. We cannot recommend to use this product in any way other than those uses on the product label. We would encourage you to remove a nest that may be bothering you and then seal up the access points so that other birds do not return to the area. You can view our Bird Control Page for more product information about bird control.
CB-80 Aerosol - 17 oz. can should not be applied near anything electrical. Stick with the Tempo Dust applied in the early morning or late evening when the wasps are less active and likely to sting.
CB-80 Aerosol can be used directly on carpets of you are treating for carpet beetles. However, that is the only application on the product label that can be used in that manner.
No, CB-80 Aerosol is not specifically labeled for use in a septic tank.
CB-80 is not labeld to be used on clothing. It is important to note that CB-80 does not offer residual control, so bedbugs need to be sprayed directly for best results. We would recommend washing your clothing and putting them in the dryer on high heat for one hour, as this will kill any live bed bugs. We would also recommend that you put the suitcase in a sealed bag with a Nuvan Pro Strip. The bag would need to stay sealed for 3 -4 weeks for best results.
CB-80 Aerosol cannot be used around bodies of water where there is aquatic life or chance of wind drift into bodies of water.
WebOut Cobweb Eliminator would be a better option as it kills spiders and prevents spider webs on any surface that may support spider web development. This product can also be used as a contact pesticide to kill ants, crickets, mosquitoes, cockroaches, perimeter pest insects and other general pests. This is a Ready To Use product and has a 30-60 day residual outdoors.
Please view the product label for more information.
The active ingredients in CB-80 Aerosol are Pyrethrins (0.50%) and Piperonyl Butoxide (4.00%). We apologize, but we do not have information on the inactive ingredients as the manufacturer is not required to disclose these. You may contact FMC directly for assistance if you have specific questions about the ingredients: 800-321-1362. It is also recommended that you contact your doctor before applying this or any other product if you have health concerns.
CB-80 Aerosol is a pyrethrin based aerosol that will act as a flushing agent. The Actisol units can be used with many different chemicals to apply them as an aerosol application to cracks and crevices so yes it is comparable to them. Though it is only a contact kill and with the Actisols you can use residual sprays that keep killing.
CB-80 Aerosol should only be applied as a crack and crevice application and not as a broadcast spray. You would want to clean those surfaces with hot water and cleaning solution before returning the food, dishes etc.
CB-80 Aerosol contains solvents that should not be used on edible items. It would not be safe to consume anything sprayed with it.
While CB-80 Aerosol is a great contact/flushing insecticide for a contact kill of roaches, Insecticide aerosols are really meant for indoor crack and crevice applications along baseboards, around windows, doors, under sinks, cabinets, etc. They typicallly will not reach further than a couple feet.
We do offer professional roach control products in our Roach Control Kit A that offer residual control, growth regulation and a professional roach bait. You would use the aerosol first then clean and dry the area and apply the kit products. Please take a few moments to review our articles and videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches with a successful program.
CB-80 Insecticide does not exclude "daddy long leg spiders". You are able to use CB 80 on attic you will have to shut off air conditioners, fans, and close doors and windows before spraying. Spray for 20 seconds per 1,000 cubic feet of space. Direct spray toward areas suspected of harboring insects.
CB-80 Aerosol does not leave a residual, it is used for flush out and/or contact kill. If you are looking for an insecticide aerosol to spray on baseboards, cracks and crevices that will leave a residual, you can use Cy-Kick Aerosol instead.
