CimeXa Insecticide Dust - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Cc from Pearl City
    12/23/2014
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    How long does CimeXa remain active when used in humid climates?
    Once applied, how long does CimeXa remain active in killing bed bugs when used in humid climates?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust will last until it is taken up. Most the time if applied to undisturbed areas 10 years.
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  • Asked by Kortney from Beaumont
    11/08/2016
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    Will Cimexa kill the nymphs and eggs of the bed bug?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust will kill all crawling stages of bed bugs but not the eggs themselves.  It will kill bed bug nymphs that hatch from dusted eggs.

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  • Asked by Sf from Nj
    08/11/2014
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    How do I use Cimexa Dust?
    I received my bottle of Cimexa but am unsure of how to use it. I'm not sure if it comes out of the tip under the little black cap or if i have to make holes in the tip, I cant seem to see any holes there and due to my asthma, I don't want to squeeze real hard and get a face full.
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    You will take the black tip off and cut the tip off of the Cimexa Dust. The black tip can be replaced once you have used the dust. We would recommend using a hand duster when applying this product. You will fill the bellow hand duster and dust inside the wall voids by using the black pump button on the duster. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by M from Wesley Chapel, Fl
    12/12/2015
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    Is CimeXa Insecticide Dust just as good in water as applied dry? Where do you spray it when mixed in water?
    And how many 4 oz bottles make 1 lb to 1 gallon of water?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust is effective applied in the dry formulation using a dust applicator and mixed with water and applied as a spray. It will last longer in a voided area when dry if left undisturbed and not removed. Apply at a rate of 2 ounces per 100 square feet. In attics and crawlspaces, apply at a rate of 1 lb per 1000 square feet. Use a handheld bellows, bulb or puffer bottle type duster to apply a light, visible film. A power duster may also be used.

    Liquid Application: This product can also be used as a spray. Mix 1 lb. of product with 1 gallon of clean water. Apply approx. 1 qt of solution per 250 sq ft. of area to be treated. The product will be left behind after the water evaporates.

    A 4 oz. bottle covers approximately 200 square feet. A 5 lb. pail covers approximately 4,000-5,000 square feet.

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  • Asked by Janet from Cleveland Heights,
    06/23/2016
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    If I vacuum up CimeXa, with the dust kill any bed bugs in the vacuum cleaner bag?
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    CimeXa Dust works by clinging to the exoskeletons of the bed bugs and absorbs the waxy coating causing death from dehydration. So yes it would work that way in your vacuum, but we would recommend emptying out your vacuum cleaner, and getting out those bed bugs each time you vacuum.

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  • Asked by Alisa from Texas
    08/27/2015
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    Can CimeXa Insecticide Dust be mixed with insecticide for application?
    I purchased CimeXa Dust for use to eradicate fleas in an empty, carpeted house. I also purchased FenvaStar EcoCap and NyGuard EZ1 with the plan to mix these two together in a 1 gallon sprayer (at proper concentration) to lightly spray the carpet. I planned to follow up with a broadcast of CimeXa dust. Then I read that CimeXa dust can be mixed with water & applied via spray as well. Would it be possible to mix the CimeXa dust in with the insecticide and IGR and apply all 3 at once?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be sprinkled over flooring. Then you can spray Fenvastar Eco Cap mixed with Nyguard IGR over that. Be sure to vacuum before and after application and daily until you go 30 days without seeing any activity.

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  • Asked by Hank from Troy Oh
    01/26/2012
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    Can cats move bed bugs from one room to another?
    cant not get a straight answer. i have two cat can they move bed bugs around. i ready to debug my home. with the kits i bought from domyownpestcontrol.com. do i need to take cats out of the home. and yes i geared up for this bug invasion ready for war. thank for all the help domyownpestcontrol.
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    Bedbugs will ideally feed off of humans but will feed off of cats if that is the blood meal that is available. If a bedbug is on one of the cats and the cat moves to a different room, it is possible that the bedbug could fall off of the cat in the other room. Having said that, we have never had a customer that needed to get rid of their pets because of the worry of transferring bedbugs from one room to another. Most folks just treat their pets with a topical flea/tick product which seems to repel bedbugs. We appreciate your business!
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  • Asked by Liam from Las Vegas
    01/06/2018
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    How do I remove excess CimeXa dust?
    Hi, I went pretty overboard with Cimexa due to the fact I was extremely stressed out by a bed bug infestation. It feels like it's impossible to get rid of Cimexa. Do you know the best way to remove it from fabrics?
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    To remove Cimexa Dust, you can simply vaccum the area and then rinse with soap and water. You should launder any fabrics that you think may have gotten the dust on them.  Be sure to wear gloves while cleaning. Please call us at 866-581-7378 with any questions. Keep in mind that dusts like CimeXa should be use only accorrding to the product label as a crack and crevice or void treatment. You can use a damp paper towel to pick up excess dust during or after application.

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  • Asked by Marie from Sc
    01/25/2016
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    Do I need to reapply CimeXa dust after each treatment with liquid pesticide?
    I have the dust inside baseboards and molding. We have sprayed liquid pesticide on them as well. Do I need to reapply the dust in those areas?
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    If you are going to apply both liquids and dust formulations in or near the same area, then we would recommend applying the liquid or sprays first, allowing them to dry, and then applying the dust such as CimeXa Insecticide Dust. Applying sprays on top of dusts will cause the dust to clump and to become ineffective. CimeXa Insecticide Dust will remain effective as long as it is undisturbed and dry.

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  • Asked by Sj from Ca
    01/09/2016
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    Is CimeXa safe to use with cats?
    Can I treat my carpet with CimeXa where my cats lay?
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    Cimexa is safe on carpets when used as directed on the product label.  Pets should be out of the area during treatment.

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  • Asked by Ivan from Bakersfield, Ca
    06/17/2017
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    Is CimeXa Insecticide Dust safe around pets?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust is safe if pets are not present during the application, it is used as directed on the product label, and the dust settles prior to their return to the treated areas.

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  • Asked by Christine from Saint Marys, Ga
    03/26/2016
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    Is it normal to see more fleas after putting down Cimexa Dust?
    I put Cimexa down 2 days ago. I just vacuumed and saw more fleas than I normally do when I went to empty the container. Is this normal? I would also like to know how long Cimexa takes to kill a flea?
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    It can be normal to see more activity after applying a product like Cimexa Dust as the fleas can become irritated and more active due to the product.  When pests come into contact with CimeXa dust, the product clings to their exoskeleton and absorbs the waxy coating, causing death from dehydration.  Cimexa does not kill immediately but instead will take several hours to actually kill the fleas. With fleas, the main part of your treatment is vacuuming.  Vacuuming pulls fleas and eggs to the surface and also provides the stimulation the pupa (immature flea) need to exit their cocoons and expose themselves to the insecticides that have been applied.  This could actually be the reason you are seeing more fleas in the container than before.

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  • Asked by Bert from Louisville, Ky
    04/16/2015
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    What is the ratio to use a 4 oz Cimexa bottle to liquid spray?
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    You will apply CimeXa at a rate of 2 ounces per 100 square feet. In attics and crawlspaces, apply at a rate of 1 lb per 1000 square feet. Use a handheld bellows, bulb or puffer bottle type duster to apply a light, visible film. A power duster may also be used.

    Liquid Application: This product can also be used as a spray. Mix 1 lb. of product with 1 gallon of clean water. Apply approx. 1 qt of solution per 250 sq ft. of area to be treated. The product will be left behind after the water evaporates.
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  • Asked by Roman from Rogers, Ar
    06/09/2016
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    Is CimeXa Insecticide Dust safe if you get it on your skin?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust should not be applied directly to skin as it is abrasive and can cause irritation.  If it does come into contact with skin, the manufacturer recommends washing immediately with soap and water. 

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  • Asked by Tim from Winston Salem, Nc
    02/10/2020
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    Once I've puffed CimeXa around the perimeter of the carpeted room, how long should I leave the CimeXa before I vacuum?
    How long can I leave the Cimexa on the carpet before vacuuming the room? Can a person sleep in the room with the Cimexa on the carpet perimeter? Finally, once I do vacuum do I need to reapply Cimexa? If so, how often and for how long to ensure bed bugs are gone?
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    If you have applied CimeXa Dust to your carpet, you can sweep the product in and then vacuum immediately after. Sweeping in the product will allow it to penetrate deep into the carpet fibers and vacumming only removes the excess that may be left closer to the surface. Yes, you can sleep in a room where Cimexa Dust has been applied to the perimeter. When applied to cracks and crevices, only one application is necessary since the product will not be disturbed in these areas. It will still be effective for the bed bugs that come into contact with it days and weeks later. 

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  • Asked by Viv
    11/01/2016
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    Is CimeXa Insecticide Dust effective for carpet beetles?
    If so, how may I use it to kill these carpet beetles? (I have wooden floors, but they are munching my wardrobe - Also, I have an indoor cat.)
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be used as part of a treatment program for carpet beetles, however we would recommend using an insecticide liquid or spray and an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) as well for faster knockdown and control. NyGuard Plus contains both an IGR and an insecticide, and it is safe to use as a crack and crevice spray and as a broadcast for listed pests. Please take a few moments to review our article about How To Treat Carpet Beetles for more tips and information. Infested clothing items should be washed and dried or dry cleaned. Be sure that you have correctly identified the insect pest to ensure that it is not clothing moths that you have.

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  • Asked by Beatrice from Gallivant Ferry, Sc
    07/09/2018
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    Is it safe to use CimeXa Insecticide Dust around dogs and in their beds?
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    CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be used to treat kennels, pet bedding/rest areas, floor and floor coverings, cracks behind molding and baseboards and other areas where pests may harbor. Do not apply directly to pets.

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  • Asked by Suzanne from Los Angeles, Ca
    08/17/2014
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    I purchased Cimexa Dust and I'm having trouble getting the dust to come out of the pointed nozzle.
    Yes, I did peel off the paper cover on the inside of the bottle cap. What's happening is that a little bit of the dust is coming out of the sides of the bottle cap but none out of the pointed snout where I could direct it in a line (as per directions) along base boards and frames of my bed. It looks like the dust is getting "stopped up" it the pointed funneled snout so it's not able to come out where it's supposed to. What can I do? It's happening with both the bottles I purchased.
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    With Cimexa Dust, you do have to cut the funnel tip in order for the dust to come out. The black tip that comes with the dust is to put back on once that tip has been cut. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Pee from Toronto Canada
    08/31/2015
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    Just want to know if you ship Cimexa powder for bedbug to Canada?
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    We apologize we are not set set up to ship Internationally at this time. 

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  • Asked by Ron from Los Angeles, Ca
    01/21/2016
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    Can I use Bedlam Plus, Cimexa Dust and Nuvan Pro Strips inside a truck cab with gnats, and sometimes spiders or fleas inside?
    I have searched for "truck" and "car" in the Q&A section and read a dozen hits on how to deal with bug / spider / flea / cockroach infestations. Recommendations include: D-Force HPX spray, Demon WP, Cy-Kick aerosol, SteriFab, and Ultracide. I also plan to remove and treat my leather heated / cooled ventilated seat covers b/c I think there may be some critters hiding inside there. For that I have considered putting Nuvan strips inside the seats and parking the vehicle for a couple of day before airing it out so the fumes can get around. Most of the center console, doors, dash and trim are hard plastic (2012 F150). The floors are carpeted, the ceiling is fabric, and there is a sunroof.
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    Before starting your treatment, we recommend a thorough vacumming of the vehicle. Discard the contents of the vacuum immediately in a bag and put in a separate trash container. Bedlam Plus aerosol can be used on the seats, tufts and folds and will provide a contact kill and leave a residual for up to 2 weeks.  

    After the Bedlam has dried, Cimexa Dust can be applied under the seats, along cracks and crevices, tracks for seats and directly to the carpeted areas. Insecticide dusts are meant to be applied as a light dusting, you do not want to clump or over apply. Using a brush, work the cimexa dust into the upholstered areas and carpets. Repeat vacuuming daily or every other day. Refer to product label for specific instructions regarding your treatment. 

    Nuvan Strips are labeled for use in vehicles and as long as you follow the Nuvan Product Label they should work very well and not cause any damage. 

     

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