No, there is no need to use distilled water when using Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate. Regular tap water will work just fine.
It is recommended to wear goggles, face shield or safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, long sleeves and pants when applying Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate.
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.
We would not recommend using Viper Insecticide Concentrate in a personal car. You can use it, according to the product label, in modes of transport such as vessels, railcars, trucks, trailers, and aircraft (cargo areas only). Please let us know if you need another recommendation and, if so, what pest you are treating.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for scale insects. Bayer Advanced 12 month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed II - Concentrate would be a better product to treat your shrubs for scale.
Yes, it is recommended to use a pump sprayer or backpack sprayer to apply Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate should not be applied to the uniform or any other clothing.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to be used on carpets or furniture in anyway. You should steam clean or shampoo to remove any residual.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 can be mixed with Martins I.G Regulator.
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.
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 not labeled to be applied to carpet as a broadcast spray and should only be applied along the perimeters along baseboards, around windows, doors, under cabinets, sinks, behind appliances, etc.
We would recommend contacting the manufacturer Control Solutions at 800.242.5562 for advise on removing any applications to carpet or flooring areas.
Please view the product label for more information.
