Once areas that have been treated with Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate are dry, it is okay to vacuum. It is recommended to vacuum before applying, and you should only apply to the carpet perimeter, not across the entire floor. For more information on eliminating a bed bug infestation, see our step-by-step guide on how to get rid of bed bugs.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is a non-repellent insecticide.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate can be applied safely in a home where children and pets are present. You want to make sure that when you are applying the product, children and pets are not in the area. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe to resume normal activity. Please take a moment to review the product label for application instructions.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate can be applied to furniture including couches. We recommend applying/testing a small inconspicuous area first to check for staining. You want to make sure it has dried completely before resuming regular activity.
You do not need to air out a room/house after applying Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate when used as directed. It is recommend that people and pets be out of treated areas during application just until dry though, typically 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Yes, you may steam clean an area where Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate has been applied, but we recommend steaming prior to the Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate application instead so that none of the residual is removed from the areas treated.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is mixed at 13 oz to 115 oz of water for a gallon mixture to treat 1,000 sq ft.
Per the product label for Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate: For optimal results solution should be used within 24 hours of being prepared. Spray tank solution should be shaken prior to each use of iapplication is interrupted. Diluted mixture may be stored overnight.
You cannot use past 24 hours though and would need to discard any mixed solution after that time
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is labeled to kill bed bugs and bed bug eggs. It is not labeled for roaches. You can view our Roach Control Products here.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate can be applied to furniture including couches. We recommend applying/testing a small inconspicuous area first to check for staining. You want to make sure it has dried completely before resuming regular activity.
No, Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate cannot be sprayed into outlets. You would apply a dust in these areas instead. Please take a moment to reveiw our bedbug treatment guide for more information.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is packaged in a 130 fl. oz. container to produce exactly 10 finished gallons (10 doses/treatments). Pour 13 fl. oz. of the 130 fl. oz. container into 115 ounces of water to produce exactly 1 finished gallon to treat 1,000 sq. ft.
We recommend steaming prior to the Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate application so that none of the residual is removed from the areas treated.
Due to the small cracks and crevices bed bugs harbor in while digesting their blood meal, repeat applications will be needed every 30 days with using Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate. Bed bugs can take months to fully eradicate. We recommend retreating every 30 days with Crossfire, Bedlam Plus, and Cimexa dust. You will want to continue treating until you can go 30 days without seeing any signs of bed bugs. Please take a moment to review our How to Treat for Bed Bugs Guide.
There is no water temperature requirement when applying Crossfire. Room temperature water straight out of the faucet is fine.
Yes, you can sit on furniture that has been treated with Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate once it is completely dry.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate has a residual that can last for months. We do recommend that you continue to inspect for bed bugs, and that you retreat if you see bed bugs within 30 days. Please see our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more tips.
Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is mixed at 13 oz per gallon of water. Any mixture should be used within 24 hrs of mixing. We do also offer Crossfire in an aerosol.
To treat with Crossfire you will mix each 13 oz bottle to 115 oz of water. This will make a 128 oz or one gallon of solution, you will apply 1 gallon over a 1,000 sqft area. Apply as a crack and crevice or direct spray in non-food handling areas.
When treating for bed bugs we do recommend that you treat every 7-10 days until you see no more live bed bug activity in the area. Per the product label on Crossfore Beg Bug Concentrate, you can have residual control and/or kill for up to 4 weeks or 30 days. This begins working within minutes o9f exposure or application.
