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  • Asked by Roy from Philadelphia,pa
    11/20/2013
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    Will it work on a tv in a trash bag?
    If I put my flat screen tv in a heavy duty trash bag with the strips will it work and how many strips would I need to put in there?
    A
    Nuvan Prostrips are being used for bed bugs and other pests in a number of different situations. One use of the product is to take any infested equipment, radios, bags, books or even a television and place them in a large trash bag.  Put just one Nuvan Strip in the bag and leave the items enclosed for about 1-2 weeks.
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    43 of 44 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Greg from United States
    05/11/2014
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    How do you and what is the easiest way to get rid of tinea pellionella?
    A
    Tinea pellionella or Case making Cloth Moths can be difficult to eradicate. Please see our Clothes moth treatment page.  We highly recommend using Cy kick CS in cracks and crevices. Also, any closets that the moths may be in can be treated eith Nuvan Strips as well. Be sure that you can leave the closet sealed up for at least 1 week to allow the odorless vapors to treat the items. Be sure to read directions before applications.
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    8 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Denver, Co
    05/26/2014
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    Can Nuvan ProStrips be used to help reduce miller moths in a new home addition?
    Our home has a new addition. It is almost sealed but we have hundreds of miller moths (army cutworms) that have nested inside our new addition. Will these be effective? If not, what else could we use.
    A
    Nuvan ProStrips will treat for moths in your new addition. Be sure that the area you are treating is completely sealed off and you can leave the area sealed for at least 2 weeks.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Marsha from San Jose, Ca
    07/10/2014
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    Is it okay to cut Nuvan strips in half and use in a small box?
    We have a lot of boxes and bags to treat as my son has a lot of electronics, etc. in his room. We're wondering if we can stretch our dollar by cutting strips and putting them in the smaller boxes we are usung. Thanks.
    A

    The manufacturer of the Nuvan ProStrips advises against cutting the strips. We recommend that you do not overly pack bags/containers/totes too full with belongings so that the vapors can work around the items effectively. The bags can use a strip but must be tied to enclose the strip for effectiveness. You can apply a strip one per 100-200 cubic feet of space for 2 weeks to 4 months depending on the targeted pest.

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    38 of 42 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Laura from New York City
    07/29/2014
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    Safe for a clothes closet in use?
    I live in a small apartment and have clothing moths I've tried to eradicate with a spray but they came back. I have a medium sized closet (not walk in). I'd like to either bomb the closet or use these strips, but my clothes are in there, and the closet opens into my bathroom. Is it safe to use Nuvan strips in a closet that's in use? I can keep the door closed most of the time, but I can't seal it, and I want to continue to wear the clothes hanging in it. If Nuvan is not safe, is there a bomb or similar alternative? Removing all the clothes, spraying them and spraying the closet itself has not worked. It's an older apartment building and I suspect they're in some crevice I can't see or reach.
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    Nuvan ProStrips are labeled to be effective from 2 weeks to 4 months in a closet for insect control. They are labeled for moths not specifically clothes moths. You want to allow the vapors in an enclosed area to build up to a level that will be lethal to the insects that your are trying to eliminate. Opening and closing the doors to these enclosed spaces may result in poor efficacy. It is best to make sure things are loosely packed into the areas to insure that the vapors can adequately circulate through the items that need to be treated. You may contact the manufacturer for more information at 888.462.6822. For treatment of Cloths Moths, please click on the article link below for more detailed information on treatment and product recommendations

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-clothes-moths-a-427.html

     

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    3 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nick from Denver, Co
    08/08/2014
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    Can I use Nuvan ProStrips to treat vinyl records for a bed bug infestation?
    I have a collection of about 200 vinyl records that I need to treat for a bedbug infestation. Can I put them in a sealed thick plastic container to be treated with Nuvan ProStrips, the same way I would treat books or shoes? Will the ProStrips damage the records? And would I need to remove the records from their cardboard and plastic sleeves, or can they just be treated as is? Thank you!
    A
    Yes, you can put the Nuvan Prostrips in the bag with the vinyl records inside of the plastic encasement. Per the manufacturer, it will not damage the records. You will need to leave them in for at least 72 hours. We would recommend leaving them in their sleeves inside the bag. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    18 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Angela from Los Angeles, Ca
    09/09/2014
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    Are Nuvan ProStrips safe to use inside kitchen pantry with food inside?
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    Nuvan ProStrips are not safe to use inside a pantry with food inside. Nuvan ProStrips release an odorless vapor. We recommend to get rid of any food that may be contaminated or show pest activity. Depending on what you are treating, Pantry Pest Kit may work for you.
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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lucia from Jersey City, Nj
    09/13/2014
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    Is it safe to keep my bagged clothes in my bedroom closet when using Nuvan ProStrips?
    I put Nuvan into large garbage bags, then twisted and sealed with duct tape. This is my bagged dry cleaning clothing. Then I put the bags in my bedroom closet, though I do open the closet occasionally. Is this safe? I hear different opinions and am nervous. I hope it's ok; saving me thousands in dry cleaning if it is.
    A
    Yes, as long as the bags themselves are not being opened during the treatment process, you can store the sealed bags in your closet with no problem. The only time you normally hear of people advising against this, is because you normally want as little clutter in a closet or closet floor as possible if treating for bed bugs so that way they have no folds to hide in other than where you have the chemical residuals left behind. 
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  • Asked by John
    09/15/2014
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    Are the Nuvan strips sold individually? I only see the 12 pack which I don't need that many.
    A
    No, Nuvan Prostrips are only sold in packs of 12. There is a shelf life of one year if they are stored properly. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jo from Salt Lake City, Ut
    09/24/2014
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    I've had a persistent pantry moth problem that appears to have moved out of the pantry and into other rooms.
    Can I leave Nuvan strips throughout my condo for two weeks while I'm out of town? I have had the condo sprayed, bombed, traps set up for over a year and can't seem to get this problem resolved. I also don't live here full time. So it seems I make a little headway on it; leave and they return full force. I was thinking of leavingthe Nuvan strips out for two weeks with the place closed up to help with the problem. I also have pheromone traps in each room to help trap the moths. I have no idea where the food source is at this time. It could be in the walls, the vents, etc. The two exterminators I've used don't seem to want to follow up on this. Help!!
    A
    We cannot recommend to apply Nuvan strips in an open area like the whole condo. There are too many areas the vapors could escape. Now if you wanted to seal up a closet and use them that would work great! Please review our Pantry Moth control page.  We recommend the Pantry Pest kit. We would recommend to add Cykick CS. Cy-Kick Residual Aerosol with a crevice tool (straw) for spraying in cracks and crevices around shelves and walls to kill pantry pest larvae and harborage areas. All contaminated food should be removed prior to treatment. Use products as directed on their corresponding labels. Be sure that you are discarding of any food that may be left for the extended time you are away. The bombs do not work as well, because they only kill what comes in contact with it. The Cy kick will help to treat them in the larvae and pupae states hidden in cracks and crevices.
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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Angie from Fort Collins, Colorado
    12/31/2014
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    will nuvan prostrips work in extreme cold?
    I have used books stored in bags in the storage shed with nuvan prostrips to kill anything that may be in/on them. The temperature is -15 with -31 wind chill. Will the strips still work in the cold?
    A
    The Nuvan Pro Strips labeled does not state any warnings on using this product in extreme cold or hot temperatures, so therefore we recommend contacting Amvac directly at 1-323-264-3910 for clarification with your specific situation.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nancy from Rapid City Sd
    01/29/2015
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    how many Nuvan strips needed for a storage unit 10x10x10 ???
    A
    Each 16 g Nuvan ProStrip treats about 100 to 200 cubic feet of space for 4 months. Only use one strip per 100-200 cubic foot of enclosed area. So you would need at least 5 or max 10.
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Maggie from New York, Ny
    02/11/2015
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    How long should a Nuvan treated sleeper sofa remain wrapped for bed bugs?
    My exterminator placed 2 nuvan strips in my sleeper sofa and wrapped the sofa in a plastic wrap which I assume is air-tight as he said it would be. How long should the sofa remain wrapped to ensure all the bed bugs have been killed?
    A
    You want to leave the Nuvan Strip with the sleeper sofa sealed up for at least 1-2 weeks.
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    46 of 51 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Liz
    02/13/2015
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    What could I have done wrong?
    I believe bed bugs were brought into my apt from a new couch. Despite my attempts to treat the couch I gave in and decided I needed to encase it w strips. I used 4 Warps bags for the cushions, body and ottoman. I thoroughly made sure there were no holes in the bags and i twisted tied and duct taped the opening. I let the bags sit for three weeks. Before opening I vacuumed and sprayed bedlam in the area so no bugs would jump on. I swear after I reassembled the couch it was like bed bugs gone wild - as if the strips had angered them instead of kill them. Eaten alive by bites while watching a movie. i am so heartbroken with disappointment. How could this have happened?
    A
    According to the Nuvan Prostrips label, they are not labeled to be used in the manner they were used. These are commonly used in areas where individuals are not generally present. We are unable to give advice if the product is being used incorrectly. Using Bedlam Insecticide is your best option for the couch. You will spray the tufts, folds, seams and the places where bed bugs reside. You will do this every 10-14 days until you do not see activity for 30 days. This is not an instant process and will likely take longer than 3 weeks to eradicate the bugs. The pillows inside of a bag with the Nuvan Prostrips is fine. You will likely need to leave them in longer than 3 weeks though.
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    1 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Maria from Lynn, Mass
    02/23/2015
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    Can you put the Nuvan Prostrips in a bedroom and still sleep in it?
    A
    Nuvan Prostrips should only be used to treat items in small confined areas such as storage boxes, closets, cupboards or sealed bags. Do not use Nuvan Prostrips in open areas such as bedrooms or other living spaces. Please take a few minutes to read through the Nuvan Prostrips product label.
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    25 of 31 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Drew from Phoenix,az
    03/14/2015
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    How does Nuvan ProStrips work to kill roach eggs?
    I want to ensure I don't carry roach or bedbug eggs that may be in my electronics during my move. how long will I have to keep items bagged in order to kill both bedbugs and cockroach eggs?
    A
    Nuvan ProStrips will kill bedbugs, bedbug eggs, and roaches, but it is not labeled to kill roach eggs. We recommend keeping items sealed in a bag for a minumum of two weeks in order to kill roaches, bedbugs, and bedbug eggs.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Leann from Yuma, Az
    04/12/2015
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    How do I get bed bugs out of my laptop and other electronics?
    A
    You can also place laptops and other electronics in large trash bags or rubber tubs that have a top with the Nuvan Prostrips to treat these items.  They will need to be in place for about 2 weeks to ensure all the bed bugs are dead that could be infesting the items.. It is best to make sure things are loosely packed into the areas to insure that the vapors can adequately circulate through the items that need to be treated.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stuck from St. Paul, Mn
    05/25/2015
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    So I misread label directions and used Nuvan Strips in my init.
    I've vacated it for 72 hours. I've got box fans rented to air it out.. 9 65 gram strips in 1025 square feet plus some of the smaller ones for closets. all the windows and doors are on one side Other than the door to the common hallway which I don't want to open much How long do I need to air out my unit before I can sleep there? Will 8 hours be enough?
    A
    With Nuvan Pro Strips, you need to make sure that the "bad" air is leaving out of the room and there is clean air coming in. For example, if there are two windows in the room, place a fan in one window so the air that has the Nuvan Pro Strips vapor in it, flows out. Also, open the second window so that clean in can come in. There will be areas of the room where there is "dead" air so make sure to put another fan inside the room in the opposite corner so that air circulates. It really depends on how large the room is about how long you should stay out of it. For more information on the Nuvan strips you should contact the manufacturer directly at 888-462-6822.
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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Valerie from Mcconnelsville Ohio
    05/30/2015
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    Can you place the Nuvan ProStrips in a 10 x 10 storage locker? How long would they need to be in there? And how many do you suggest?
    A
    Nuvan Prostrips can be applied in a storage area and each strip will treat up to 100-200 cubic feet. They can be used for about 2 weeks to 4 months depending on the targeted insect.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Valerie from Mcconnelsville, Ohio
    05/30/2015
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    Can you use the Nuvan ProStrips in cars?
    A
    Nuvan ProStrips are labeled for use in vehicles, and as long as you follow the Nuvan product label they should work very well for your use.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
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