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.
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.
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.
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.
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 safe from rainfall or irrigation 24 hours after application.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate contains cypermethrin as the active ingredient, which is a powerful pyrethroid. This active ingredient will kill the ants that you spray directly with it, as well as ants that contact the treated area after it's dry. Viper will NOT work slowly enough to be carried throughout an ant colony; it attacks the central nervous system of the insects and works relatively quickly. For a non-repellent (slow-kill) application for ants, we would recommend Arilon Insecticide (for use both inside and outside), or Taurus SC (outdoors only).
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled for ants, but not fire ants specifically. When treating for fire ants we would recommend a product like Martins Surrender Fire Ant Killer instead which you use to treat the individual mounds themselves.If you need a product that you can broadcast over a large area we would recommend the Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can only be applied outdoors for flea control. It takes a minimum of two indoor and two outdoor applications for eliminating fleas (two weeks apart). Please check out our Indoor Flea Treatment Products for a product that can be applied indoors. If you have any questions, please let us know. For additional information on a successful eradication program for killing fleas, please review our article on How to Get Rid of Fleas.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled for use on various insects, including but not limited to earwigs, beetles, carpenter ants, etc. It is highly toxic to bees. We recommend that you take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees for a successful program. We offer a great Carpenter Bee Control Kit that will treat the landing surfaces and holes containing the larvae.
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.
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.
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 Concentrate will kill those fleas that are sprayed directly during application faster than those that contact a dried treated surface but is not considered a contact kill. It can take a few minutes to a few hours to kill an insect.
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.
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.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is safe when used as directed. It should only be applied to cracks and crevices and birds should be removed from the treated area for several hours after application to ensure no harm.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate should not be applied to misting systems. One 1/2 gallon of Vector-Ban Plus makes 55 gallons when mixed with water as the label directs. Can be used in mosquito misting systems. Please refer to our treatment articles on How to Get Rid of Spiders, How to Get Rid of Wasps and How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes for a successful program around the home.
No, there is no need to use distilled water when using Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate. Regular tap water will work just fine.
