Viper is toxic to bees and will leave residual to kill them and prevent them from setting up camp.
Yes, Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate can be used to treat for boxelder bugs for outdoors. We advise to treat around all entry points such as door frames, window frames, and any voids where they could enter. Also treat 1 foot up and 1 foot out around the barrier of the structure will help prevent the targeted insects from getting into the home. Boxelder Bugs are an overwintering pest and could also be treated using our Overwintering Pest Kit. You can view the instructions on this kit page for more tips about how to treat for this type of pest.
When the product is applied properly on the product label and people and pets out of the treated areas until they are completely dry, it is safe as stated.
Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate is safe for pets as long as it is used as directed. You do want to keep pets and people out of the area while the product is being applied and until it has thoroughly dried. As soon as it has dried, everyone can safely re-enter the treated area.
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 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.