It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected 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 is much different than the treatment for bird mites. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites.
Onslaught Insecticide and NyGuard IGR will not be disturbed by vacuuming once the product has had time to completely dry.
Onslaught Insecticide does not kill on contact. The active ingredient releases slowly over time, allowing the pests to pick up the residual and carry it back into wall voids, cracks and crevices, and other spots where they may hide, so that it can be spread further through the population. We do recommend that you also use an IGR (insect growth regulator), such as Gentrol IGR, along with your insecticide to also stop the roaches' reproductive cycle while the insecticide is working to kill the adult population.
Onslaught is the only product that we have that is labeled for mites in general and is safe when used as directed. Children should be out of the area while you are doing the treatment until it dries, typically 30 mins to an hour. Below is our advice on mites:
Yes, Onslaught is labeled for carpet beetles.
First and foremost it's important to make sure to get the insect identified to make sure you really are dealing with fleas. Make sure you are spraying every 14 days, no sooner and no later than that, for best results. Also, even though there's no carpet, make sure you are following up by vacuuming the treated areas or sweeping every day or as often as possible. Use 0.5 oz of Onslaught Insecticide to a gallon of water + an ounce of Precor IGR with each treatment. Another thing that you need to do once you have the insect identified, is treat the yard. Also, have the home inspected for possible dead rodents especially if there is a crawl space. Please read over our How to Get Rid of Fleas article for more tips and information.
Onslaught will kill Black Widow spiders. Dilute at 1oz Onslaught per gallon water. Please see our Spider Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
Onslaught is a great product for chigger control. Treatments for chiggers should begin in April/May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkept areas of the lawn and lawn edge. You can also use Onslaught to do a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.
Onslaught Insecticide would be applied as a full coverage foliar spray applying to the point of drip but not run off as directed on the product label for the listed borers only. Bayer Advanced 12 Month Tree & Shrub Insect Control Landscape Formula can be applied to any non-edible trees for soft and flat headed borers and would be a better option for it’s systemic properties before the insects become an issue.
Onslaught Insecticide is mixed at a ratio of .5oz- 1oz to a gallon of water depending on severity of infestation. For cockroach treatments, we recommend mixing at 1 oz to a gallon of water. Please read label for further instruction.
You should vacuum before applying Onslaught and then wait 24 hours after application to do so again.
All of the professional liquid products we sell, including Onslaught, come in a concentrate form. You need to mix the product with water, usually in a one gallon hand pump sprayer. Please refer to the product label for more detailed application instructions. Onslaught is mixed at 0.5-1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
Onslaught Insecticide is labeled to treat over 200 pests, and it starts working on listed pests as soon as the product is applied. We do not sell products for use on your skin. We must recommend that you consult a medical professional for concerns about your skin or health. Please be sure that you have a positive pest identification before purchasing or applying any insecticides.
Yes, Onslaught Insecticide is labeled to be used on carpeting. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
