The Cimexa Insecticide Dust is pet safe when used according to label instructions. Pets normally need to be out of the area while you do the initial application and until the dust has settled. If you are applying this for bedbugs or other pests in wall voids, then most uses of the product would be out of pets reach. If you are using it carpets for flea control or prevention, just be sure to rake the powder into the carpet with a broom, and vacuum up any excess dust that may still be sitting on the tops of the carpet.
Yes, CimeXa Insecticide Dust is safe to be used near plants, but not on them.
You can spray either Temprid SC or Bedlam on baseboards, cracks and crevicdes and let it completely dry. Once the spray is completely dry, then you can apply Cimexa Dust.
Yes, CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be applied to pet bedding and rest areas. Apply as a light film over target surfaces.
Cimexa Dust would be the longest lasting at 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas such as wall voids.
Here are the instructions from the CimeXa Insecticide Dust product label on how to treat furniture: "Treat upholstered furniture by removing or lifting (if possible) the cushions and treating the undersurface. Treat the interior framework, cracks and joints of the furniture, and the folds, tufts and edges of cushions and other upholstered areas."
We would recommend applying the Crossfire Aerosol first and then once dry you can apply CimeXa Insecticide Dust using a dust applicator to cracks and crevices. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful eradication program.
Cimexa Dust is 100% Silica dust, is very safe, odorless, and will not stain. CimeXa Dust will last up to 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas like wall voids. It is very effective on bed bugs, fleas, and especially pyrethroid resistant bed bugs. When pests come into contact with CimeXa, the product clings to their exoskeleton and absorbs the waxy coating, causing death from dehydration. Be sure not to use too much dust in an area so that the bed bugs walk through it instead of around it.
Yes, CimeXa Insecticide Dust is safe for use in your home if used as directed. Be sure to keep pets out of the area while you are applying the dust. Once the dust has settled, pets can return to the area. This is generally within 1-2 hours.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust is not labeled for application to bedding at all and should not be applied directly to bed sheets. Per the product label, for bed bug treatment: "Remove bedding and take the bed apart. Treat the interior framework, joints and cracks in the bed frame. Treat the mattress and box spring, paying particular attention to tufts, folds and edges, and the interior framework of the box spring. Remove wall-mounted head boards and treat the back side. Treat picture frames, moldings, hollow furniture legs, cracks and crevices, along baseboards, and any areas with visible signs of infestation, including rugs and carpet. Treat upholstered furniture by removing or lifting (if possible) the cushions and treating the undersurface. Treat the interior framework, cracks and joints of the furniture, and the folds, tufts and edges of cushions and other upholstered areas. Treat wall voids by removing electrical switch plate covers to allow access, but don’t apply dust directly in electrical boxes. Apply about ¼ oz of dust to each accessible void. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Bedbugs treatment article for more helpful tips on treating your home for this pest.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. You are correct that Cimexa should not be applied directly into the electrical box per the product label. The video explains applying to the wall voids behind light switches and around the outside of the electrical box and is a general guide for dust applications, not specific to one product. When you are applying to electrical outlets/light switches you would make sure to not apply inside the actual electrical components, such as where a plug would go into.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust should be used at the same time you first apply Temprid SC as they are applied in different areas but are best used in combination with each other. Beg bug treatments are done every 2 weeks not once a week, until you can go 30 days without seeing evidence or being bitten. We have a great guide the explains How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs.
Per the CimeXa Dust product label, "Remove bedding and take the bed apart. Treat the interior framework, joints and cracks in the bed frame. Treat the mattress and box spring, paying particular attention to tufts, folds and edges, and the interior framework of the box spring. Remove wall-mounted head boards and treat the back side. Treat picture frames, moldings, hollow furniture legs, cracks and crevices, along baseboards, and any areas with visible signs of infestation, including rugs and carpet. Treat upholstered furniture by removing or lifting (if possible) the cushions and treating the undersurface. Treat the interior framework, cracks and joints of the furniture, and the folds, tufts and edges of cushions and other upholstered areas. Do not treat toys and stuffed animals with product. Treat wall voids by removing electrical switch plate covers to allow access, but do not apply dust directly in electrical boxes. Apply about
Cimexa Dust can be used as either a liquid or dry form. For the liquid form, you will mix 1 lb. of product with 1 gallon of clean water. This will treat approximately 1000 square feet. Approximately 1 qt of solution will treat 250 square feet. The dry form will likely give you more coverage than the liquid form will. You should still only apply Cimexa Dust as a crack and crevice treatment as directed on the product label. Please see our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
A little CimeXa Insecticide Dust goes a long way if used as directed, applied with a dust applicator such as a B&G Bulb duster. We would suggest a couple of puffs around each electrical outlet/light switch plate and other cracks and crevices. You want barely to see the dust (no need for heavy applications). Please take a few moments to review our article on dusting for additional information.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust is a slow kill product and can take up to a week to kill an insect. It should not be the only product used to treat bed bugs for this reason. Using a combination of products is best. We generally recommend using one of our bed bug kits, which contain Cimexa dust along with other products. Beg bug treatments should be done every 7-10 days until you can go 30 days without seeing evidence or being bitten. Please take a look at our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more information.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust is a great addition to a roach control regimine. It is applied in the wall voids and under baseboards and in cracks and crevices. It will last for up to 10 year in a wall void that is undisturbed. If you are treating for roaches, this is not the only product we would recommend. Please take a look at our Roach Control Kits that have insecticide, bait gel and an IGR.
Please take a look at our Roach Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches in the future.
