As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat and until the product has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity, this is typically after 4-6 hours outside, 1 hour inside.
If you have concerns that your pet has contacted a Martins Viper Insecticide treated area while still wet, it is best to contact your vet. They may ask for the SDS (Safety Data Sheet), which you can also review.
The mix rate of Martins Viper Insecticide is 1/2 - 1 oz. per gallon of water depending on your application. 1 gallon of finished solution should cover 1000 sq ft of area. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
How long Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate takes to dry can vary depending on factors like how heavily it was applied and the humidity level in the area. In general, it will take a couple of hours to dry completely outside and about an hour inside.
You will take the cap off the small measuring reservoir side of Martins Viper Insecticide and gently squeeze the bottle. The product will go up the small tube on the side and fill the reservoir.
When using the Martins Viper you would mix between 0.5 to 1 oz per gallon of water depending on the pest you are treating for per the product label. You will want to follow the label instructions on the IGR you have to ensure proper mix rate.
The mix rate of Martins Viper Insecticide is 1/2 - 1 oz. per gallon of water. You may mix the 1/2 oz of the product with 1 gallon of water in a 1 gallon hand pump sprayer to make your application. Be sure to agitate the sprayer to mix the product. Also, please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Yes, the Viper Insecticide will work well to kill and control stink bugs. You will need to apply in late summer and fall before the insects have entered the home for best results. It may be necessary to incorporate an insecticide dust application to exterior wall voids, attics, and/or crawlspace to prevent these insects from overwintering and surviving the winter inside of your home. We would recommend the Cimexa Dust for this type of treatment in conjunction with the Viper Insecticide to provide complete protection and control.
Please take a few moments to review our DIY guide here for stink bug inspection, control, and prevention.
Yes, the mix ratio for Martins Viper Insecticide is 0.5 - 1 oz per gallon of water.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for bebdugs. We do carry professional products in our Bedbug Kits that will eradicate this insect. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful treatment program.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not recommended for termite control. Please take a moment to review our articles on “How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites” and “How to Get Rid of Subterranean Termites” for more information on termite control.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide can be mixed with Martins I.G Regulator.
Adding ExciteR to Martins Viper Insecticide only gives you a faster initial knockdow during application on those insects you spray directly. The Viper is what will leave the residual to continue to kill those that contact a treated area.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide is labeled to control millipedes. For more helpful tips and information please see our guide on How to Get Rid of Millipedes.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for application to pet bedding.
No, Martins Viper Insecticide cannot be used on any animals. We do have other products for use on cattle here.
Martins Viper Insecticide is labeled to control spiders in general and is a broad-spectrum insecticide. Please take a few moments to review our Spider Treatment Guide for more tips on how to control spiders.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate should not be applied to misting systems. One 1/2 gallon of a product like Vector-Ban Plus makes 55 gallons when mixed with water as the label directs and can be used in mosquito misting systems. Please refer to our treatment articles on How to Get Rid of Spiders and How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes for a successful program around the home.
A small unused amount of Martins Viper Insecticide can be poured out right along the foundation of the structure you are treating. If you have a large amount of unused product or old product, we recommend that you contact your local city or county sanitation department for proper disposal instructions in your area as they can vary.
Martins Viper Insecticide can be mixed with an IGR such as Gentrol IGR. Per gallon of water, mix in an ounce of Gentrol IGR and 1/2 - 1 ounce of Martins Viper.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for use in cabinets, only behind and under them. We would recommend thoroughly cleaning them well to remove the product completely before returning items there.
