Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for bed bugs. We normally recommend that you use one of our Bed Bug Control Kits to ensure that you have all of the necessary products for a complete treatment. Which kit you choose depends on the number of rooms that need to be treated. You may also want to look over our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more information on how to treat for this pest.
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.
The cypermethrin active ingredient in Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is picked up in the residual, and carried back to the nest. It works by affecting the pests' central nervous system.
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.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled to eradicate insects not rodents. We do carry products to control mice. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Mice for a successful treatment.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can be directly applied to non-edible vegetation including directly to the pine tree.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled to kill roaches: you can use 1/2 oz to 1 oz per gallon of water to spray the baseboards, cracks and crevices. If you're having a hard time getting control of the roaches inside your home, we would recommend to use the Roach Control Kit Rotation A; it has all the products you need for a more thorough treatment. We would also recommend to go over our treatment guide for more detailed information.
We have a great video that shows where to spray for perimeter and interior spraying. Please click on the link here to see the video. Please be aware that Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate will only kill the roaches that contact a treated surface and alone will not be enough to eliminate an infestation of roaches. We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here. We also have a great article for eliminating them here.
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.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled for millipedes, and would certainly be effective against an infestation. Based on the product label you would use .50 oz per gallon of water and that gallon of finished solution would cover a 1000 sq ft.
Yes, you can use Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate to kill wasps. Keep in mind that it is not an immediate knockdown product, so it is always best to treat in the evening and to cover any exposed skin when treating for aggressive insects like wasps. Please see our Wasp Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
Unfortunately, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled to be used on dogs. We would recommended Permethrin SFR 36.8%. That product is in fact labeled to be used on dogs only, NOT cats.
The Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate has a shelf life of 3-5 years from the date of opening as long as it is stored in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is harmful to aquatic life and should not be used on or around boat docks, boats, or bodies of water.
For Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate you would use .5 - 1 oz per gallon of water.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is labeled for use on various insects, including but not limited to earwigs, beetles, carpenter ants, etc. This can be used in your flower bed but cannot be used on any type of edibles. This can be used indoors and outdoors. Be sure to keep pets and children out of the area while applying the product. Once it has dried completely, it is safe for them to return to the area.
No, Martin's Viper Insecticide Concentrate is not labeled for bed bugs. We would recommend using one our of Bed Bug Kits. These come with everything you will need to do a complete bed bug treatment.
Martins Viper Insecticide should be mixed with water when applying it. When mixing a fertilizer like Miracle Gro, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly.
Martins Viper is not labeled to be applied to furniture or bedding and is not labeled for use on fleas inside. People and pets should be out of the area during treatment until dry. Products must be used as directed on the product label and the feed store has told you incorrectly. It is always recommended to read over product labels before using to ensure proper usage. Viper is only labled to be used outside for fleas. Any bedding that has been sprayed should be washed and dried; that is also all that is needed to treat them. We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit to more effectively treat fleas inside with products that are labeled to do so.
Viper Insecticide is labeled for German Roaches but should not be the only treatment product for most applications to eradicate this insect. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful control program.