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.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate cannot be applied on or around any edible vegetation. We do carry other products for vegetable gardens.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can be used indoors along baseboards, around entry points like doors and windows, and in cracks and crevices. People and pets must remain out of treated areas until the product has dried completely, and then it is safe for retun.
Martins Viper Insecticide is pet safe if used as directed on the product label. Pets should be kept out of the area during application and not allowed to return until everything is dry.
As long as the children/infants are not present during the application ,Martins Viper Insecticide is safe if it had ttime to dry and ventilate properly . urn. If you are smelling an odor, please continue to ventilate.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to treat mud daubers. Talstar P will kill mud daubers that come into contact with treated areas for a sufficient amount of time to receive a lethal dose. You will need to dilute 1 fl oz of Talstar P per gallon of water and broadcast spray over the areas where you have noticed activity. Most folks notice only very limited results from broadcast sprays of insecticides for cicada killers because they don't land and walk around for a long enough time before entering their underground burrow. For a more direct treatment, you can use Delta dust in each individual burrow. You may also want to consider our Wasp and Hornet Control Products.
We would need to know what IGR specifically you are planning to use in order to tell you the proper mix rate. For 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.
We recommend that you mop first and allow to dry and then apply Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate as directed on the product label after the mopped areas are dry. If you already applied Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate, you should apply to the listed areas and wait to mop there until prior to your next application to avoid eliminating the residual or avoid the crevices where the application was located. Any odors will eventually dissipate after it dries and the rooms are properly ventilated. There should NOT be applications to clothing or furniture with this product.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can be used on ornamental trees. Please see the product label for complete application instructions. You will want to treat in the evening when the insects are most likely to be present in the nest and less active. Please see our Wasp Treatment Article for more information and tips about wasp control.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not a contact kill insecticide, but rather a residual product. It can take a few days to start seeing results after an application of Martins and it will continue to work for about 30 days.
As the insects crawl over the surfaces where Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate has been applied, they will pick it up on their bodies and it will slowly absorb into their system. Insects which groom themselves may also ingest some of it.
We recommend that you mop first and allow the area to dry. You can then apply Martins Viper to the listed cracks and crevices for indoor control of listed pests.
Unfortunately the Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for lubber grasshoppers. A better option would be to use Bifen Granules in your lawn. This will last 2-3 months in the lawn around your home. You will need to waterin to activate the product.
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.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is safe from rainfall or irrigation 24 hours after application.
No, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to be applied to carpet.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate will have a shelf life of typically 3-5 years if stored properly in a temperature-stable environment and out of direct sunlight.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is designed more for outside surfaces and around buildings. Talstar P would be a better treatment indoors. We do not recommend that you mix the Martins Viper with the Talstar P as there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.
