Yes, Phantom II Aerosol would be a great choice for crack and crevice/spot applications for both roaches and carpenter ants in addition to baiting. Phantom II Aerosol is a non repellent that allows roaches and ants to cross the treated area undetected and transfer the active ingredient throughout the colonies. This is NOT a quick knockdown and follow up treatments at 14 day intervals may be needed.
Taurus SC is a great exterior perimeter foundation treatment for roaches, carpenter ants, spiders, etc and will help control these insects before they enter the home. Taurus SC is applied every 6 months for residual control.
Per the Phantom II Aerosol product label: Treat into voids or to surfaces beneath cabinets, furniture, spaces between equipment, expansion joints, surfaces behind sinks, floor drains (to sewers), lockers, and water pipes.
Ants dietary needs switch between needing sweet and protein based food sources depending on what the colony needs. If the ants are no longer attracted to the gel bait, you want to consider offering a protein granule bait like Maxforce Complete Granular Bait. You can use bait plate stations to offer both gel and granule baits that way you are offering both types of bait for the ants to take back to the colony.
View our How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more information.
When treating for German Roaches, in addition to using a residual insecticide and roach bait, we highly recommend using an insect growth regulator to help stop the reproduction of the colony. Gentrol Pointe Source Packs would be a great choice as they last for 90 days and you will use 1 disc per 75 sq ft of the room(s) you are treating. When baiting for roaches, you want to remove and replace bait placements every 14 days and if still baiting after 60 days, you want to rotate the roach bait to prevent any resistance or aversion. Maxforce FC Magnum or Advion Roach Bait Gel would be a great rotation bait.
View our How to Get Rid of Roaches Treatment Guide for more information.
The EPA number for PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide is 499-548.
Phantom II Aerosol Spray is great to use inside in cracks and crevices for ants.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide is only available in an aerosol. Phantom is available in a concentrate.
Phantom II is labeled for beetles, though it does not specify larder beetles. When treating for larder beetles, it’s important to identify and eliminate the infested food source and place all food materials that attract the beetles into air tight containers. According to the product SDS, If skin contact occurs, rise skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes and contact a poision control center or physician for treatment advice.
Either PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide or Phantom Concentrate could be used in the areas you described. The aerosol is just more convenient for indoor applications as you don’t have to carry around a sprayer and can better direct into cracks and crevices where it needs to go.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide can be applied as a crack and crevice spray for springtail treatment inside the home. If springtails are present in the home you may have a moisture issue somewhere. Please take a few moments to view our article on How to Get Rid of Springtails to learn more about what causes springtails and how to get rid of them.
It is not recommended to spray any insecticide including PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide around where you have already placed bait. You can spray first into cracks and crevices and allow to dry, then place the bait down.
You could use either Phantom or Talstar P in an area for roach control, but you would not want to spray both of these products in the same area. As a general rule for roach control, we recommend that you Spray Low and Bait High. Phantom would be preferred over Talstar for roach control because it is a non-repellent spray, meaning it has a slower kill on the individual insect so that you get some transfer effect back to other roaches which are hiding out of sight. We always recommend using a residual spray, IGR (such as the Gentrol Point Source), and a roach bait gel for the best results. We have more tips on these applications in our online Roach Treatment Guide. Please let us know if you have other questions anytime.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide is labeled to be used on stink bugs however would not be a contact or repel them from windows, doors, etc. This is a non repellent that works slowly and goes undetected by insects as they land on the treated area. For Stink Bugs, you will apply to cracks and crevices where these insects may harbor, congregate or hibernate and around window and door frames.
For a quick knockdown aerosol, Precor 2625 Premise Spray would be a great choice. Repeat as necessary but not more than once a week.
Here is our How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs Guide for more information. .
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide is toxic to birds. We suggest removing them from the area while treating until the prouduct fully dries.
Phantom II Aerosol is not harmful to paint or plastic but it is oil based so it's very possible it could stain. We would recommend testing a small area first.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide should not be applied with a paintbrush. It should be applied from the can to cracks and crevices as directed on the label only.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide should be applied as a crack and crevice application where pests may harbor, run or hide therefore if steaming the floors, we would recommend staying a few inches away from where you've applied as it will remove the residual.
Crack and crevice applications should be made in openings around pipes, sinks, under refrigerators, behind baseboards, washing machines, stoves, cabinets, around windows, doors, in closets etc. Please review the product label for more information.
PT Phantom II Pressurized Insecticide is labeled to kill flies as directed on the label.
Yes, you can spray Phantom II Aerosol and Gentrol Aerosol in the same areas since they have different modes of action.
