Martins Viper Insecticide should dry clear when used as directed on the product label. That being said it does contain petroleum distillates so can leave an oily sheen behind. For mud daubers it is best to apply to surfaces where they nest and contact. If you are able to see a hole where they come and go from it would be best to treat with a dust such as Tempo 1% which would be easier for them to pick up.
Martins Viper Insecticide is only available as a liquid concentrate. You can find insecticide foggers here.
Martins Viper Insecticide would not be recommended for killing bees in a wall.
Honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony. You can locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. If this is not an option for you, you can use a hand duster to apply a dust product such as Tempo Dust into and around the area where the bees seem to be gaining access to your home. Over a period of a couple of days to a week (timeline will depend on how many bees are contacting the treated area) this will kill off the colony that has taken up residence in your home. Any insecticide applications should be done very early in the morning or very late in the evening when the bees are less active. After the bees have been eliminated it is important to remove the bee hive from the void where the bees were nesting. Failure to remove the hive can lead to mold issues and secondary infestation from hive beetles and other insects. If the bee hive is in an area that is not easily accessible you may want to consider hiring a professional pest control operator.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can be used on trees. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
You would use either ½ or the full bottle of Martins Viper Insecticide depending on your target pest. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
Martins Viper Insecticide contains petroleum distillates which are oil based.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for poultry mites, nor is it safe for use directly on animals. However, Martins Permethrin 10% is labeled to be applied at 8 oz/12.5 gallons of water, 16 oz/20 gallons of water, 32 oz/50 gallons of water for poultry mites. You will spray 1/2 oz per bird or 1 gallon per 100 birds with a fine mist. Spray roosts, walls and nests/cages.
Martins Viper Insecticide is labeled for spiders, however it does not specifically name black widow spiders. If you’re looking for a product that’s label specifies black widows, Bifen IT lists black widows, brown recluse and hobo spiders specifically.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for bedbug treatments. We recommend that you treat with one of our Bedbug Kits. Please find detailed information on treating for this insect in our How to Get Rid of Bedbugs Article.
You should only apply the recommended amount per gallon when using Martins Viper Insecticide. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Any mixed solution of Martins Viper Insecticide needs to be used within 24 hours of mixing.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for bedbug treatments. We recommend that you treat with one of our Bedbug Kits. Please find detailed information on treating for this insect in our How to Get Rid of Bedbugs Article.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for bed bugs. We normally recommend using one of our bed bug kits, as it usually requires using more than one kind of product to completely eradicate them. You may want to look over our Bed Bug Guide for more information as well as helpful tips and videos.
The mix rate for Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is 0.5 - 1.0 fl oz per gallon of water depending on the pest you are treating. Please refer to the product label for instructions.
Martins Viper Insecticide is labeled for use on fleas and would be effective. However to fully erradicate a flea infestation you may want to consider our Flea Control Kit.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for use in food areas. A better choice would be something like Phantom II Aerosol. Food should be removed from the pantry during application, but can be replaced once the area is dry.
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.
Martins Viper Insecticide is not labeled for bagworms. We would recommend using something like Talstar P instead. Keep in mind that insecticides will only work if the bags have not formed. Once the bags have formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them.
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 and it will continue to work for about 30 days.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate? is not labeled for dust mites. We would suggest using a product like Bedlam Insecticide in labeled areas for residual control, and a product like Sterifab in areas where you want a contact kill on any surface and in areas you can't spray Bedlam.
