Onslaught will kill bird mites, but the problem with bird mites is finding the breeding source. Onslaught may provide some relief, however many times mites will breed under carpet or in wall voids, where you cannot spray. This is why treating for mites is very difficult and usually requires mult…
Read Full Answer »Talstar P and Bifen IT are essentially the same product, they are just made by different manufacturers. Talstar P was manufactured 1st and is known to be the "name brand" and Bifen IT is known to be the generic. Onslaught is micro-encapsulated and will last a little longer on outdoor surface…
Read Full Answer »Each of the products you mentioned have different active ingredients, or different formulations and different manufacturers. So that we are comparing apples to apples, we will compare Onslaught and Conquer which both have the same active ingredient, Esfenvalerate and both are sold in pint size bottl…
Read Full Answer »Yes, you can safely and effectively spray Onslaught Insecticide indoors as a floor broadcast for bird mites. Be sure to allow the floors to fully dry. Once the treated area is fully dry you may re-enter the treated area with bare feet safely.
According to the Onslaught product label, you can use Onslaught at the "heavy infestation" rate of 1 ounce per gallon of water every seven days. Gentrol is not labeled for mites and therefore is not recommended for bird mite infestations.
It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected bird mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs i…
Read Full Answer »You did not indicate what pest you are treating for, but we assume you are treating for bedbugs because of the purchase of Bedlam. Bedbug treatments are mainly applied directly to cracks and crevices where these pests hide. Mopping or wiping down the baseboards should not effect the product that is …
Read Full Answer »Onslaught is pet safe as long as you follow the product label. Be sure pets are out of the area while you are doing the application and they can return to the area as soon as it is dry.
Onslaught should be applied within 24 hours of dilution.
Onslaught is a water based insecticide and you will be required to leave the treated area for as long as it takes to dry which is usually about an hour (or two hours if you were heavy handed with the spray application).
We would recommend using Cimexa Dust for a Bird Mite infestation. CimeXa Dust is 100% Silica dust, is very safe, odorless, and will not stain. CimeXa Dust will last up to 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas like wall voids. It is very effective on a broad spectrum of different inse…
Read Full Answer »Generally speaking, Onslaught will kill wolf spiders, but it does not offer a fast knockdown. Onslaught is micro-encapsulated and can take several hours to kill the spiders. We usually recommend Cyper WP because it offers a faster knockdown and the same residual as Onslaught and it can be used for i…
Read Full Answer »Onslaught is a concentrated liquid insecticide that must be diluted with water. You will use .5-1 ounce of Onslaught per gallon of water depending on what pest you are treating for. We strongly recommend that you read the Onslaught product label to learn the correct ratio for the pest you are trying…
Read Full Answer »Yes, lots of vacuuming is required! We recommend Onslaught for bird mite control because it is labeled to spray over carpeted areas. You should not treat more than one time per month. We recommend using Sterifab for upholstered furniture such as couches and chairs. We really cannot recommend the Nyl…
Read Full Answer »Yes. Be sure the children are out of the area while you are doing the actual application and they can return as soon as the area is dry. Do not spray Onslaught on toys or play equipment.
To treat mites in your car you could use a product like Cykick Aerosol along cracks and crevices. Then you can use a product like Sterifab on top of seat cushions. This product labeled to be used in areas where you may come in contact with.
Any temperature between 40F and 85F is just fine to apply Onslaught.
Onslaught is a micro-encapsulated product. Micro-encapsulated products can take a bit longer to kill insects because the capsules need time to dry out and crack open to release the active ingredient. Most insecticides do not kill bedbug eggs which is why it is so important to do follow up treatments…
Read Full Answer »Both products have two different active ingredients. They are both labeled for various insects. Onslaught Fast Cap has the additional active ingredients of Prallethrin and Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO)Â that provide fast-acting control of pests. FastCap is like having two products in one without having t…
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