Onslaught Insecticide - Questions & Answers

As long as the Onslaught treated area has had time to dry, it's safe for the dogs to chew rawhide on the carpet. 

You should vacuum before applying Onslaught and then wait 24 hours after application to do so again.

If she is throwing up, we recommend that you contact your vet. You can provide the MSDS for Onslaught to let them know more about the product that was applied in the home.

Onslaught has a 30 day residual outdoors. It can also be sprayed indoors every 90 days in the cracks and crevices.

Onslaught is a micro-encapsulated product which means it is a time released formula and can take a little longer to kill insects than other products. Ants can take several hours to a day or so before they die after coming into contact with treated areas. Onslaught will not stop ants from coming into an area but it will kill the ants that do. Onslaught does not transfer back to the colony. We always recommend that you use an ant bait gel or granule in addition to the insecticide spray since ant colonies can be very large and they can keep sending out worker ants. The bait will be carried back to the colony and fed to the other ants and this will help speed up the ant elimination. We also recommend spraying outdoors around the perimeter of your home to eliminate ants before they move indoors.

No, the Onslaught product label specifically prohibits the use of this product in a ULV fogger. We do have a large variety of concentrates that can be used in a ULV fogger which can see by clicking here: Fogging concentrates.

Onslaught is labeled to control mosquitoes. Be sure to refer to the product label for the best usage rate for the area where you will be applying Onslaught.

Without knowing exactly what you are treating for, it is hard for us to make a product recommendation that will fit your specific needs. We do carry a product called Onslaught and it is widely used for general pest control and is labeled for over 200 different insects. You will mix and apply according to the product label instructions when the children and dogs are not in the area. Once it is dried completely, they can re-enter the treated areas. Please read the product label for mixing and application instructions. Please click on the link below for the contact information to your local cooperative extension office for a pest identification.

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/

Onslaught can only be tank mixed with a synergist or an IGR but not with other insecticides. Also, Onslaught is not labeled for use on or around any edible vegetation whether it be a garden or fruit tree.

You want to make sure when you are using products for fleas that you are spraying every 2 weeks and not any more often than that so that you aren't creating any resistance issues. Make sure you are keeping your grass short as this makes it harder for the fleas to thrive in your yard. If you believe the fleas are coming from the animals, you may want to try an animal repellent or deterrent to try and drive them away from your yard. One of the best recommendations for flea control we have would be the combination of Onslaught and Nyguard IGR. Onslaught is micro-encapsulated and sits on the surfaces you spray better and holds up to the outdoor elements longer before breaking down. The NyGuard IGR is formulated for fleas and many other insects and can hold up to sunlight for roughly 5 months. If you have tried several products and they are not working, you may want to get a sample of the insect to take to your local Cooperative Extension to get it properly identified by the Entomologist on staff. Treating for the wrong insect can often make your problems worse, so getting an identification from a trained professional is always recommended.

There is not a definite time to say Yellow Jackets will be eradicated. We can say you should see a decrease in activity within 7 days.

Onslaught will kill mites in general, but the problem with 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 multiple products and lots of vacuuming.  

You can apply monthly on the exterior of the structure for control but the nesting sites that are near the structure should be removed to fully eliminate them. The source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good. 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.

Onslaught will only kill the leaf cutter ants that come incontact with the treated areas. Leaf cutter ants can have very large colonies, making it difficult to eliminate. We recommend using Maxforce Complete Granular Bait. Maxforce Complete contains hydramethylnon which is effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times.  Deltagard granules   would also be a recommended product. The product label recommends treating the mound directly and lightly watering the granules in.

Onslaught is labeled for a wide variety of small flying insects including gnats, midges and other small biting flies and should help reduce the amount of noseeums on your property. Be sure to spray the areas where you have noticed the noseeums landing or resting as Onslaught will only eliminate those insects that land on treated areas.

Onslaught Insecticide can be applied to listed interior crevices once every 90 days. According to the product label, when treating crawling insect pests indoors you are able to repeat application as needed but do not exceed more than 1 application every 7 days.

The application rate will vary depending on what you are treating for and where the product will be applied. In general you will dilute 0.5 fl-1.0 fl oz in one gallon of water and apply the dilution using a hand pump sprayer. Please read the Onslaught product label for complete usage instructions.

We can't give you a specific treatment method since we don't know exactly what species you are dealing with. You could try Onlaught Insecticide as it will hold up to the outdoor elements better with the way it is formulated, and covers over 200 pest on its label including some types of mites. You would mix 1 ounce per gallon of water and spray areas where the pest are present outdoors with the exception of edible vegetation. We suggest putting down glue boards similar to those used to catch mice and try to get some of the insect on them. You can then take a glue board to your Local Cooperative Extension office and have the Entomologist on staff help you make an identification. Once you know exactly what you are infested with, we can better direct you on a more direct treatment process.

We recommend using Onslaught, if you are treating the floors as well. Onslaught is odorless, dries clear and treats many different types of insects.

Onslaught Insecticide: Mix 0.5 oz of Onslaught with 1 gallon of water (+ 1 oz of Martins IGR if needed, please see below) to treat a 1,000 sq ft area. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray to infested rugs, carpets, and pet resting areas.

Yes. Onslaught is labeled for clothes moths and works very well for this pest. It is very important to find the source(s) of the clothes moths and thoroughly clean the item or dispose of it entirely. Failure to do so will lead to re-infestation as the larva will usually remain hidden and continue to develop into adults.

Onslaught is a great product for control of yellow jackets. You could apply it via a hose-end sprayer. It should be diluted 1oz per gallon of water. Another great way to treat for yellow jackets is by applying an insecticidal dust such as Tempo to their nest. Night time is the best time to treat because that is when yellow jackets are less active.