Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Courtney
    06/08/2022
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    Is there an ideal temperature or humidity level to treat an apartment with Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate?
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    While the manufacturer has not provided a level for humidity, applications with Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate would be recommended indoors at room temperature or between 55 to 85 degrees inside the home. 

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  • Asked by Sarah from Seattle
    06/17/2022
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    Does Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate kill mites?
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    Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is only labeled for bed bugs and would not be effective against mites.

    Since there are hundreds of different species of mites, we recommend having a positive id of the specific mite you are treating for by a local pest control company or by the Entomologist with your County Extension Office before purchasing products. 

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  • Asked by Steve from Mustang Ok
    06/28/2022
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    can I use in a hot car
    Wanted to try spraying car interior then leaving car in hot sun. Will high temps diminish the effectiveness of Crossfire?
    A
    Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate should be able to hold up in high temperatures but it would be best to use the Crossfire Aerosol in vehicles to spot treat. 
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  • Asked by Nia from Philadelphia, Pa.
    07/10/2022
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    Someone told me that aerosol cans can make insecticides less effective, is this true?
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    CrossFire Aerosol contains the same active ingredient makeup at the Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate, which means that both products should have the same end result, regardless of the aerosol formulation.  Please refer to our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for all the recommended steps to bed bug elimination.
     
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  • Asked by Chi
    07/10/2022
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    If the residual effects of Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate lasts for 30 days, then why should we reapply every 7 to 14 days?
    Sprayed with crossfire and seemed to be free for 3 weeks. Then I began to see signs and get bites again. Sprayed a second time 30 days ago but it seemed to have no effect. Sprayed for a third time a few days ago. If the residual is supposed to last for a full 30 days then why do we need to reapply so often?
    A

    Per the manufacturer, Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate should be applied every 30 days for preventative treatments.

    For active bed bug infestations, it is necessary to retreat every 7-10 days with Crossfire along with an insecticide dust such as Cimexa Dust to reach further back into cracks and crevices where bed bugs hide. This process needs to be reapplied every 7-10 days until you go 30 full days without seeing any signs of beds. 

    After the application of Crossfire has dried, dust along baseboards, in corners, around window/door trims, undersides of boxsprings, between the mattress and box springs, inside hollow furniture legs, etc. 

    Please view our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more information on a full treatment program 

     

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  • Asked by Nia from Philadelphia, Pa
    07/10/2022
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    Will the residual from Crossfire last for a month on a metal frame?
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    If treating for active bed bugs, Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate should be reapplied every 7-10 days until you can go a full 30 days without seeing any signs of bed bugs. This product should not be used alone to treat for active bed bugs and best used along with Cimexa Dust to dust the cracks and crevices along baseboards, around window/door trim, between mattresses and boxsprings, behind picture frames, etc. 

    For preventative applications, Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate will provide up to a 30 day residual. View the full product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Tamara from Indianapolis, In
    07/11/2022
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    Should everything be cleaned and wiped down after applying Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate?
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    No, we recommend cleaning prior to the Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate application instead so that none of the residual is removed from the areas treated.

    Per the product label, in the home, all food/feed processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment, or thoroughly washed before use. Cover or remove exposed food/feed

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  • Asked by Tara from Texas
    07/18/2022
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    Will diatomaceous earth hurt crossfires effectiveness?
    I powdered my bed with diatomaceous earth and then vacuumed as much as I could, if I put crossfire down now will it's still work ?
    A

    We do not recommend overlapping products such as DE over Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate  as we do not know how they may react. You may put products near each other but do not overlap. 

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  • Asked by Anita from Atlanta Texas
    07/20/2022
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    If I already treated with Talstar how long do I wait before using Crossfire?
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    We would recommend waiting 30 days before applying the Crossfire.
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  • Asked by Brittany from Johnson City Tn
    07/25/2022
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    I've used the bed bug treatment Harris the box with everything an I also used DE will it work still if I get
    Just want too know if it will still work with the products I'm using please help just found these bed bugs never had them before
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    We would not recommend overlapping Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate with any other products. We would recommend waiting 2 months before applying anything. In the meantime, we recommend following our bed bug guide & using steamers if you want something that will not interfere with the products you used. 
     
    https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-a-449.html
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  • Asked by Destinee
    07/27/2022
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    Will crossfire still work if I put to much water in to the concentrate
    It was supposed to be 115 and I put it in a 133
    A
    Only time will tell if the application of Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate will be effective if over diluted.  You may need to repeat in 30 days.
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  • Asked by Autumn from Lima, Oh
    08/03/2022
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    What ppe do I need to wear to stray crossfire
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    Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate states to wear long a sleeve shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks. We would also recommend wearing a respirator in non ventilated areas. 
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  • Asked by Lauren from Id
    08/04/2022
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    Do I need to get a sprayer for Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate?
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    Yes, you will need a designated sprayer for the application of the Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate. It is applied at 13 oz to 115 oz of water. 

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  • Asked by T from Albany Ny
    08/12/2022
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    For New York state best products to kill bed bogs
    A
    Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate cannot be shipped to New York without a license. However, our Bed Bug Kit #3 can go to New York without a license. 
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  • Asked by Lisa from Kamloops
    08/23/2022
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    We have alittle bit of mix product left in our sprayer, how do we dispose of it and clean the sprayer please?
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    In regards to pesticide disposal, the product label of Crossfire states,
     
    "PESTICIDE DISPOSAL AND CONTAINER HANDLING: 
    Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean the container promptly after emptying. 
     
    Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into application equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times, then offer for recycling, if available, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other approved State or local procedures."
     
    You will triple rinse your sprayer after disposing of the solution properly.
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  • Asked by Steven from Cleveland
    08/26/2022
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    How do I prepare my apartment to spray Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate for bed bugs?
    I got crossfire bed bug spray but I have a cat and I have a lot of clothing and a lot of furniture so what must I do to prep the apartment for bed bug spray should I leave the clothing out and spray everything and put my cat in a cat carrier and put it in the kitchen the room that's not infested by bed bugs
    A

    We strongly recommend that you refer to our 4-Step Bed Bug Treatment Guide before using Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate for detailed information on how to prepare a room for a bed bug treatment, how to treat a room for bed bugs, how to treat a mattress for bed bugs, how to kill live and active bed bugs and the importance of repeat bed bug treatments.  Pets should be removed from the area you are treating, and can return to the area once the application has completely dried.

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  • Asked by Michael from Rockton Illinois
    10/03/2022
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    Can Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate be used in a fogger?
    A

    No, Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate is not able to be applied using any type of fogging equipment and should be applied using a handpump sprayer like one of the Chapin Hand Pump Sprayers.  

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  • Asked by Linda from Gadsden
    10/10/2022
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    The manufacturer states that Crossfire needs to be used is it within 24 hrs because the solution separates not 3 months?
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    Any mixed solution of Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate should be used within 24 hours of mixing as it the active ingredient will start to breakdown and separate. The residual is different then how long the solution stays suspended in water. Applications of Crossfire should be reapplied every 30 days for active bed bug infestations even though Crossfire has shown to leave a residual on surfaces for a few after the initial application. 

    The shelf life of Crossfire in it's original concentrate form in the original container is 3-5 years from the manufacturered date. 
     
     

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  • Asked by Jblues from New Orleans, La
    12/29/2023
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    Will it work in my room if other tenants don't use Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate?
    Essential oils?
    A

    Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate will only work in the rooms that it is sprayed. Unfortunately any other tenants dealing with bed bugs will continue to have them if they do not treat as it only kills those that contact a treated area.

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  • Asked by Adam
    01/20/2024
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    What is the reason that you cannot use Crossfire in ULV foggers?
    Will the preparation be ineffective? Or, on the contrary, will it be dangerous for the applicant? Most biocidal pesticides are suitable for ULV foggers. The composition includes pesticides used by professional companies for ULV foggers.
    A

    Unfortunately there is no way for us to know why manufacturers do not test products such as Crossfire Bed Bug Concentrate to be fogged. Any time that you go off label, it will not give you the same results as if you've used it per the label. Keep in mind that manufacturers spend a lot of time & money to come up with rates/usage to give you the best perfomance from a product. Going against that will give you potential ineffective results 

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