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.
There really would be no valid reason for mixing Cimexa with Diatomaceous Earth as they are both dusts that would be used in the same areas and will kill the same way. If you do choose to apply them both, you should apply each product according to the instructions on each product label. Be aware that applying too much dust can have a negative effect. If you can see the dust, so can insects and they may avoid the treated area.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust kills bedbug adults and nymphs (hatched from dusted eggs). For more information on treating bedbugs, please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful eradication program.
When treating for bed bugs with CimeXa Insecticide Dust, it should be used in the dust form. The label states the following:
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 don’t apply dust directly in electrical boxes. Apply about ¼ oz of dust to each accessible void.
The label also states that when using it as a liquid application, the product does not dissolve in water and will be left behind and visible after evaporation.
When treating for bedbugs, it takes a combination of products to take care of the problem. Please view our Bedbug Control Kits and our Bedbug Control Guide for great information on treating for bedbugs and the best products for the job.
An insecticide dust such as CimeXa Insecticide Dust applied with either a hand duster or a Dustin Mizer would be great to use in a drop ceiling area for spiders and other crawling pests. CimeXa will be effective as long as it is present and dry, so it will provide protection long after liquid insecticides will have broken down. Dust is also safe to use where there may be electrical wires in that area. You may also need to check the humidity in the basement area; higher than normal humidity can attract insects which are providing a food source for the spiders. Please see our Spider Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
CimeXa Dust is safe for pets when applied as directed on the product label. We would recommend only applying CimeXa Dust in cracks and crevices where it cannot be moved around easily and, thus, exposed to pets. If the dust is visible, then the excess dust should be picked up using a moist paper towel. If you are trying to protect from or check for bed bugs, then we would suggest traps such as the Climb-Up Insect Interceptors used under the bed legs.
You can return to an area treated with CimeXa Insecticide Dust after it has settled, typically after 30 minutes to an hour when the product is applied as directed on the label.
Cimexa Dust would be the longest lasting at up to 10 years in undisturbed areas and would be a great product to use.
Please also take a moment to read over How To Treat for Roaches for more advice.
Cimexa dust is not labeled to be used for lice. You can use Greenway Formula 7 for head lice. The special formula contains clove oil, almond oil, glycerin and purified water. It is 100 percent safe for young children, pregnant women, nursing mothers, elderly and to those with asthma or allergies. To prevent spread of head lice and reinfestation, spray the solution on your bedding or pillow.
Per the Cimexa Insecticide Dust product label: 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. Please refer to our article "How to Get Rid of Bird Mites in the Home" for the best advice in treating this pest.
Per the product label of CimeXa Insecticide Dust it can cause moderate eye irritation in humans and domestic animals. We would have to say that this would include birds as well. We would recommend removing their cages during the application, and until the dust completely settles in the room. The residual of the product would be perfectly safe provided they did not come in direct contact with it.
Cimexa Dust is labeled for carpet beetles when applied as directed on the label and can kill the adults and larvae that contact the treated area. If you have already applied a DE dust we would not recommend applying another dust in the same area for several months as too much dust can make insects avoid treated areas.
Please take a few moments to review our article about How To Treat Carpet Beetles for more tips and information.CimeXa will kill adult fleas. As fleas come into contact with it, the dust literally dries the fleas out causing eventual death. There is not a chemical that can penetrate the pupae lifecycle stage so it is important to vacuum even hard surfaces. We do carry CimeXa along with NyGuard Plus in our Indoor Flea/Tick Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on a successful eradication program.
Cimexa is safe when used as directed on the product label.
Cimexa Dust should be applied in areas such as wall voids, under and around baseboards, and behind outlet covers, and under sinks. If it is applied according to the instructions on the product label, the fans should not disturb it.
CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be applied to voided areas and cracks and crevices. We recommend that you insulate first and then treat with a dust applicator so the dust does not get disturbed during the insulation installment process.
CimeXa Dust is a dry powdery formulation, so if left out in open areas, then it could potentially move. Insecticide Dust should be used only in cracks and crevices where it is not easily disturbed or moved.
We do not suggest allowing any dust contact the records to avoid damage. We do offer Nuvan ProStrips that most folks will use for pictures, papers, books, music cds, dvds, electronics etc. It is not guaranteed that the treated crates will reach the bedbugs that could be potentially inside the sleeves.
