Yes it would be recommended to wash any clothing exposed while using the Nuvan ProStrips.
Yes. The Nuvan ProStrips come in a thick foil zipper pouch that will keep the strips sealed and inactive until you are ready to use them. You can also place the pouch of unused strips in a Ziploc bag if you would like. Be sure to use all the strips within one year of purchase.
Technically, yes, if applied according to the label instructions, Nuvan ProStrips can be used in a car (with all windows and doors fully closed) without posing any risk to nearby cars or buildings. However, 72 hours is not enough time to do a complete treatment. Nuvan strips must be kept in an enclosed space for a minimum of 2 weeks in order to be effective.
You cannot use the Nuvan ProStrips to treat an entire room, like an attic, in a house as it is against the manufacturer's instructions as specified by the product label.
All of the items should be fine to use as the Nuvan ProStrips are designed to not harm or leave an odor in treated items, only to build up a vapor to kill the insects. Clothes and stuffed animals/toys may want to be thrown in the washer or dryer just in case to make sure there are no lingering vapors or bugs on the items the children would come into close contact with. Also, the Nuvan strips are not to be used in rooms, only confined no airflow areas such as storage containers and trash bags that the items are placed in.
We do not recommend applying Nuvan ProStrips out in the open or in rooms that will be occupied. Nuvan Prostrips should only be used to treat items in small confined areas such as storage boxes, closets, or cabinets that are not in regular use, or in sealed bags.
No, Nuvan Pro Strips may not be used inside any type of mattress enscasement or protector. Once the mattresses are encased, leave them closed for atleast 1 year. Please take a moment to review our complete treatment program bed bugs using our Bed Bug Control Kits.
It is recommended that you leave items you are treating in the closet while using Nuvan ProStrips. Be sure you can tightly seal off the closet so as not to allow the vapors to escape.
No, Nuvan Prostrips are not permitted to be used with cooking appliances.
Nuvan ProStrips are not meant to come into contact with fabric or upholstered items and work best if they are suspended and placed in the sleeves that come in the package.
Yes, Nuvan ProStrips can be used without the hangers. If you ordered them from us and did not receive hangers with your order, please give us a call at 866-581-7378 so that we can make sure that you get some.
The product labeling for Nuvan ProStrips does not list any temperature restrictions; however, based on the nature of these strips, we would not expect them to be as effective in temperatures near or below freezing. Keep in mind that many insects cannot survive air temperatures that cold and would not be out in the open in these temperatures to be exposed to the insecticide. Bed bugs are one of few insects that are known to withstand some colder temperatures, however they thrive where there hosts live, which is primarily in areas where the temperature is regulated. We would recommend inspecting and cleaning any vehicles which are possibly infested, and treating with Sterifab and/or Bedlam. Items treated with Nuvan ProStrips should be stored with the strips for at least 2 weeks for bed bug treatment.
The Nuvan ProStrips will last up to 4 months to listed areas only. It is not recommended to apply into wall voids.
We apologize but are not aware if Nuvan ProStrips can be transported in your checked luggage during a flight. We would have to recommend that you refer to TSA guidelines or contact your airline to see if this is acceptable.
Yes, Nuvan Pro Strips can be used in sealed containers in the room. Depending on the pest you are treating, leave the wooden seat closed for a minimum of 48 hours to 7 days or 4 months. Please review the product label here.
Nuvan ProStrips can be used for silverfish but these are not usually found to infest clothing. You can just put clothers through a wash and dry cycle and it wil kill anything on them.
Yes, as long as the sofa and the Nuvan ProStrips are sealed in a bag and not just sitting out in the open living space, this is safe.
Old photo frames and pictures should be fine as the Nuvan Strips are designed to not harm or leave an odor in treated items, only to release a vapor to kill the insects. Just be sure the strips are not laying directly on top of sensitive items. If you have any other questions on how the Nuvan may affect other items, please contact Amvac at 1-888-462-6822.
NuVan ProStrips release a small amount of short-acting insecticide continuously over the life of the strips. Since bed bugs stay hidden in cracks and crevices for most of their lives, it is important to keep items for at least the recommend 2 weeks when using Nuvan strips to treat for bed bugs. This time is also recommend so that any bed bug eggs that may have been in the items have time to hatch and be exposed to the insecticide. There should be enough room around the Nuvan strip and the items in the area for the insecticide to circulate, and strips should not be sandwiched between items. Keep in mind that clothing, bedding, and many other items can be treated by washing and drying in regular machines. A steamer is also a great tool for killing bed bugs and other pests on contact. Another option is to use a heat chamber such as the ZappBug Heater, which works in just a few hours. We have more great tips in our Bed Bug Treatment Guide here.
We do not recommend you try to use Nuvan ProStrips to treat entire rooms as the vapor will have a hard time building to the needed level and moving into all of the cracks and crevices. You will be required to use multiple products and multiple applications of these products to control bedbugs. We recommend you take a look at our bedbug kits to see the products we recommend for bedbug control. Here is our article on How To Get Rid Of Bedbugs, which many people find very helpful.
