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  • Asked by Morgan
    02/23/2010
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    Where can you buy Nuvan ProStrips?
    A
    You can buy Nuvan ProStrips from our website DoMyOwnPestControl.com. Nuvan Prostrips are a professional grade insecticide product and not sold over the counter in stores. And don't forget we offer fast, free shipping!
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Shannon
    03/09/2010
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    Are Nuvan ProStrips safe to use in rooms that are being used or only if the room is not being used?
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    Nuvan ProStrips are not labeled to be used out in regularly used rooms in homes. For residential situations, Nuvan ProStrips should only be used in confined areas such as closets, storage rooms or other enclosed areas. This allows the vapors to build and circulate to eliminate pests. Nuvan ProStrips can be used in reptile collection rooms and in museum exhibit rooms where people are present for 4 hours or less per day.
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    10 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dana
    06/06/2010
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    Using Nuvan ProStrips on Stuffed animals and electronics
    Is this safe to put in a plastic bag with some stuffed animals that can not be washed and dried on high and hot? Also is it safe for electronics? Also we have 1 tv 56 inches and can not be in a bag but is at a storage unit. If i hang some of these up near tv but not in air tight space will it work?
    A
    Yes, Nuvan ProStrips are made for those items you cannot wash or treat with pesticides.  They are perfect for stuffed animals and electronics.  For larger items you can place nuvan strips (1 strip per 200 cubic feet) in a closet or storage unit.  Typically the items you are treating would need to be enclosed for at least two weeks to ensure elimination of bugs. 
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    31 of 32 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gregg
    06/07/2010
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    What's the best way to eliminate Spider Beetles in an apartment building?
    I have one apartment in a 19 unit apartment building with severe Spider Beetle infestation. Have applied Pyganic Dust monthly for the past 3 months but they are still present. Building is in New Jersey. Apartment is on top floor with no access to attic crawl space.
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    Spider Beetles are a type of pantry pest. This type of pest generally infests stored food products but has also been known to infest rodent nests or bird nests. We recommend placing out insect glue boards in the infested apartment. Check the boards frequently and note the boards that seem to have the most activity. Once the area of activity has been established a thorough cleaning is called for. Dispose of any possible food product that may be infested. Place Nuvan pest strips in enclosed food pantries and check the glueboards frequently. The Pyganic dust may not be effective because the source of the infestation has not been located yet and the spider beetles are still reproducing. Sanitation will be key to getting rid of the infestation
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    13 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bukky
    08/18/2010
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    Can Nuvan Pro Strips be used in hotel rooms to control cockroaches?
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    Nuvan Pro Strips only work if they are in small confined areas where the vapors that are released from the strips can be concentrated. Using Nuvan Pro Strips out in a hotel room is against the product label and would not be effective. Please refer to our Roach Control Kit # 2 for the recommended roach control products you should use in a hotel.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Cindy
    08/24/2010
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    I ordered the bed bug kit. What is the best way to treat books and shoes for bed bugs?
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    There are a couple of different ways to treat books and shoes. Heat treatments work quite well. Shoes and some books can be placed on the rack in your dryer for about an hour or so on high heat. This will kill the bedbugs and their eggs. You can also place books and shoes in large trash bags or rubber tubs that have a top with Nuvan Prostrips. Nuvan Prostrips utilize controlled release technology to slowly diffuse a deep penetrating vapor in enclosed spaces. The clean, odorless vapor is evenly distributed throughout the enclosed treatment area, killing visible and hidden insects on contact and preventing new insect infestations
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    78 of 84 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Eleanor
    09/12/2010
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    What harm will Nuvan Prostrips cause humans in sleeping areas?
    The area in my home that seems to be effected is where people are sleeping in the bedrooms.
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    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 and the FAQ page to be sure you are only using the strips as recommended by the manufacturer.
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    13 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lynn
    10/02/2010
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    I have a black carpet beetle infestation in my drop ceiling in the basement. What is the safest product to use?
    I have two small children and a cat. I had a pest control company come out for six months, and I do not see any less activity. What is the best and safest product to use in a drop ceiling. I have central air in my home, and I do not want it to circulate through the air for the kids to inhale. Any help and advice would be appreciated.
    A
    We would not recommend using any more insecticide spray products. Instead, we recommend you find the source of the carpet beetle infestation. It is the source of the problem that you need to discover and eliminate, rather than the adult insects you see wandering around. Until you find out what that is and deal with it, you will continue to get more of the carpet beetles emerging from hiding. Carpets beetles may be as likely to feed on grain based food materials as they are on animal byproducts. Pet foods stored in forgotten places, baking goods left too long in the cupboard, rodent baits tossed in the attic - all of these are quite susceptible to carpet beetle feeding. Plus, you also have the typical carpet beetle diets of dead insects (wasp nests in the attic, dead insects in window sills), feathers (bird nests, dead birds), hair (dead rodents, wool products, trophy mounts), and other things made from animal byproducts. The only other product that may work in your situation is the Nuvan Pro Strips. Nuvan Pro Strips slowly release an insecticide vapor into enclosed areas over a period of 3-4 months offering control of crawling, flying insects.
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    15 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Vi
    12/27/2010
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    What is the minimum amount of time required to seal up things with Nuvan strips to kill bed bugs?
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    It really does depend on what you are treating. Some items require at least 2 weeks while others may require up to one month. Remember to loosely pack items into tubs or bags for treatment as the Nuvan Prostrip vapors need to be able to reach all areas to work.
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    27 of 32 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Denise
    04/21/2011
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    How do I use the Nuvan strips properly?
    If you are using the strips to treat rooms and place them in the closet will it send vapors out to the entire room or just the closet?
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    You cannot use the Nuvan strips to treat an entire room in a residential area. If you follow the product label and place the strips in a closet, wardrobe or cupboard, you will only be treating that confined space.
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    14 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Denise
    04/21/2011
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    Is it okay to use the Nuvan strips in an unoccupied attic room?
    I have a room in the attic of the house, it has 2 rooms connected to it one of those rooms is not in use and the other is a room closet. Can the strips be placed in the room and the two other rooms and then sealed off by duck tape for 2 weeks? If so will this kill bed bugs and how long after removing the strips in 2 weeks will the room portion have to remain unoccupied?
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    You cannot use the Nuvan strips to treat an entire room in a house as it is against the manufacturers instructions as specified by the product label. We understand that it is very tempting to look for and try shortcuts when dealing with bedbugs however shortcuts should never be taken as they will usually lead to poor results. We recommend using a Bed Bug Kit to treat these rooms.
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    2 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jennifer
    05/24/2011
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    Can you use the Nuvan strips outside like on a lanai???
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    The Nuvan ProStrips are intended to be used in an enclosed area since they basically release a vapor.  So outside they would not work as well because there is too much air to mix with.  Nuvan ProStrips work the best in a closet, or closed boxes or containers.
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    0 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ashley
    06/04/2011
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    Where can the Nuvan Prostrips can be used?
    Can it be used in bedrooms? How does it work? If it is put in the bathroom would it kill any bed bugs that are in other parts of the apt or just the bathroom?
    A
    Nuvan Prostrips utilize controlled release technology to slowly diffuse a deep penetrating vapor in enclosed spaces for up to 4 months. The clean, odorless vapor is evenly distributed throughout the enclosed treatment area, killing visible and hidden insects on contact and preventing new insect infestations. Nuvan Prostrips can only be used in small enclosed areas such as closets (no air vents can be present), cupboards, boxes, bags or small storage areas. Nuvan Prostrips would not be appropriate for treating a bathroom. You would need to use bedbug sprays and dusts to properly treat a bathroom that may be infested. Please refer to our Bed Bug Kits for the appropriate products to treat a bedbug infestation.
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    60 of 68 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by D.
    07/16/2011
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    Can I place Nuvan strips in a plastic bag with clothing, then wash and wear clothing?
    I rent my apartment and do not own my own washing machine or dryer. I am afraid to wear most of my clothing because of a bedbug infestation in my bedroom. I read about the application where household item and stuffed animals can be bagged for 2-4 weeks. I read under the first aid measure instructions for skin irritants that exposed clothing should be washed before reuse. Given the a fore mentioned information, I was wondering if I can bag the items with the strips then wash the items?
    A
    You can bag clothes with a nuvan strip and then wear them once washed, that is not a problem.  However, it is worth mentioning that even without placing your clothes in a bag with a nuvan stip for 2 to 4 weeks, anything that will go in a dryer for about 15 minutes on even low heat will kill all stages of bed bugs instantly.  So if you are going to wash them anyways and you didn't want to wait for 2 weeks before wearing something, you could wash and dry it and be assured there were no bed bugs when it came out of the dryer.
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    109 of 126 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lisa
    07/27/2011
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    If I use one Nuvan strip in an 10 by 7 storage space, will the other strips in the package stay good?
    Or will they all offgas continually (not good since where will I be able to store the remaining strips?) and be less effective as time goes by? Is there a protective packaging that will keep the gas inactive until I open it?
    A
    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.
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    104 of 110 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Monte
    08/01/2011
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    Can Nuvan ProStrips be used to treat leather jackets that can not be washed afterward?
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    According to the manufacturer of the Nuvan Prostrips, you can treat leather jackets with the strips. Leather jackets can be put in a plastic bin with the Nuvan Prostrip taped to the inside of the lid and left sealed in the bin for about 2 weeks. Allow the jacket to air out for several days before using.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bedbugged from Texas
    10/06/2011
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    Would Nuvan strips be effective in a vehicle for bed bugs?
    Could I place other infested items inside to treat simultaneously? It is a spare car, could be aired out after use, and would be locked. It sits away from the house.
    A
    Nuvan strips 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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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bedbugged from Fort Worth, Tx
    10/18/2011
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    If you are treating a closet or cupboard should you avoid opening it?
    I'd like to treat a storage closet, my walk in, and a small coat size closet. Should I seal them up and avoid opening for a length of time? I can remove enough to survive until it is safe. I want to treat for long enough to be effective.
    A
    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. Depending on the insect you are trying to eliminate and the amount of things in the space you will most likely need to keep the Nuvan strips in place for about 2-4 weeks. 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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    46 of 50 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Hanna
    11/04/2011
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    Can it be used to treat a car? If so, should I be worried about corroding anything?
    A
    Nuvan strips are labeled for use in vehicles and as long as you follow the Nuvan product label they should work very well for your use and should not cause any damage.
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    56 of 60 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kathy from Canada
    12/16/2011
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    If I do not seal the bins, just hang a Nuvan strip above them, will I still eliminate bedbugs?
    I have a large room in the basement that is 1300 square feet with no vents or windows. Can I place my stuff in bins with the lids off and with 1 strip hanging from the ceiling over the bins? Will that kill all the bed bugs?
    A
    We recommend sealing the items you want into the smaller bins with a Nuvan Prostrip so that the vapors from the strip can circulate around the items in a strong enough concentration to kill bedbugs. Hanging one strip in a room with 1300 sq ft will not work because it is too much space for one strip. If you want to use the Nuvan strips to treat items in the entire sealed basement you will need to calculate how many cubic feet you have and use one strip per 100 cubic feet. Be sure to make sure there is plenty of space between each item so the vapor can circulate properly. Please read and follow the directions on the Nuvan Prostrips product label for best results. We do not recommend using Nuvan Prostrips as the sole product to eliminate bedbugs. Please take a few moments to check out our bedbug kits which come with all of the other products you may need to help eliminate this pest.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
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