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  • Asked by Priss from Deltona, Fl
    04/19/2016
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    Is Phantom safe to use indoors with kids?
    A

    Phantom is safe to apply to the interior cracks and crevices when the children are not present. They can return when the surfaces are completely dried. It should only be applied to listed areas on the product label.

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  • Asked by Stephanie from Hagerstown, Md
    03/25/2014
    Q
    Can I just use a regular, pump spray bottle with Phantom?
    Or do I need a specific kind of bottle to apply this product?
    A
    According to the product label, it is recommended to mix and spray Phantom using at least a one gallon pump sprayer similar to the Chapin 1 Gallon pump sprayer we carry.
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  • Asked by Paul from Fort Pierce, Fl
    02/03/2014
    Q
    What is a good product to spray for ant control in Florida?
    I live in Florida, the ant is a very small ant, appears typically after a rain.
    A
    Phantom is a great choice for "social" insects such as ants or those insects that congregate together for nesting and feeding. Phantom offers a delayed kill that gives insects time to get back to the nest and infect other insects with the insecticide. Phantom is also a non-repellent insecticide which means that sensitive insects like roaches can not tell that it is there and they readily cross over the treatment area. Phantom is usually used indoors for current infestations as a crack and crevice spray only. Exterior applications are limited to spot and crack and crevice treatments around door frames, window frames, eaves, attic vents, and holes where utilities enter into the structure
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  • Asked by Faith from Seymour, In.
    11/14/2013
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    Can I put Phantom over top of Onslaught? Will the chemical mixture change/be ineffective together?
    Two months ago, I sprayed what was left of the Phantom I had purchased a couple of years ago at a friends house and purchased Onslaught (and a new sprayer) to do my own place. She is wanting me to retreat her place but I don't want to buy a bottle of Onslaught just for her. Can I put Phantom over top of it? Will the chemical mixture change/be ineffective together? Thank you for your help.
    A

    We do not recommend treating other properties unless you are licensed or if you are the owner. Phantom has a residual for up to 90 days inside as does Onslaught. You do not want to treat with another product after treating a couple of months ago. Wait another month before treating with either product.

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  • Asked by Ameer from California
    02/26/2013
    Q
    Is Phantom better than Wisdom Flo for ants and spider control?
    indoor and outdoor
    A

    Phantom would definitely be a better choice for ant control because it is a non-repellent which also has a transfer effect so it will be transferred back to the colony to wipe out the whole colony vs just the ants that cross over the treated area. The downside to this is that there is a delayed reaction kill which means while it will kill spiders, it will take a while for them to die. Phantom is only labeled for spot and crevice treatments around potential pest entry points such as pipes, wires, vents, window frames, etc and is not for perimeter spray treatments. 

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  • Asked by Yusuf from Houston Texas
    04/04/2012
    Q
    Does Phantom take care of Texas Red Hot Fire Ants?
    A
    Phantom will work for most types of ants but it is not labeled for Texas Red Hot Fire Ants. We carry a wide variety of fire ant baits and sprays which you can see by following this link: Fire Ant Control
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  • Asked by Joseph from Seattle, Wa
    04/23/2012
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    I used phantom, 5 or 6 times last year for odorous ants, they are back this spring. What should I use now?
    A
    Phantom is a great product for ant control and should do a great job for you. You will need to reapply Phantom every couple of months to keep up the barrier and prevent new ant colonies from invading your home. If you do not want to use Phantom again you can switch to Termidor SC for barrier control. Termidor SC cannot be used indoors unless you are applying it to a wall void but it can be used around the exterior of your home to prevent new ant colonies from forming.
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  • Asked by Nica from St. Joseph, Mo
    11/17/2016
    Q
    How many ounces per gallon of Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide do I use to treat bed bugs?
    A

    You would use Phantom Termiticide/Insectiide at a rate of 3 oz per gallon of water to treat for bed bugs. We do recommend using other products such as Bedlam in combination with Phantom so you will have both a fast knockdown and a long-lasting residual. 

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  • Asked by Robert
    03/27/2011
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    Is Phantom safe to use as an area floor spray in a warehouse?
    I recently purchased Phantom from you but after reading the label I don't know if I should use it. I have a packaged food warehouse on pallets and racks. I am having a terrible time with very tiny bugs that like to climb on you and enter your nose, ears, and crawl in your hair. They can bite very hard if they are in your shoe and you step in them, but most of the time they leave small bites in a line or very tight groups of three or four. They don't look like regular bugs, but look like dust specks. They are white and sometimes black. I've seen rats mites come off a dead rat I trapped and these bugs are not the same. They can move fast for their size. I've tried many pesticides from you after trying 2 pest management companies with no success. I've cold and hot fogged, and tried die and borax. Phantom with IGR is the final try. I move my business next. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 60X photos of what I think they are can be sent to you if you like to see them.
    A
    Phantom is a crack and crevice spray only and cannot be used as an area spray. It is important that you contact an entomologist to get a proper identification. You can contact your local cooperative extension office and ask to speak to the entomologist on staff. Your local natural history museum may be able to help you with an identification as well. Once you have an identification we can help you select the proper products to help you eliminate the pest.
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  • Asked by Michele
    05/13/2011
    Q
    Will Phantom work for boxelder bugs?
    A
    Yes, 

    Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is labeled for boxelder bugs and should do a great job in eliminating this pest. Be sure to read pages 10-11 of the Phantom product label for more information on how to use the product correctly for this type of treatment.

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  • Asked by Heather from Bellingham
    07/30/2019
    Q
    Is Phantom toxic to humans?
    When i sprayed Phantom on my baseboards to eradicate an odorous house ant problem, do I need to vacate my house?
    A

    Phantom is safe if used as directed.  Everyone other than the person applying the product should be out of the area during application but can safely return once dry, normally 1-2 hours.

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  • Asked by Ruth from Elkland Mo.
    07/22/2024
    Q
    Why should we wait, 4 weeks before respraying Phantom?
    I am still seeing smaller colonies, can we not reapply the 1.5 oz to 1-gallon water sooner than this?
    A

    Phantom Termiticide Insecticide has a residual of at least 4 weeks. If you were to reapply before that, that would be over-treating and would not allow the product to work properly. It could also help build resistance to it, where it would work less and less. 

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  • Asked by Dan from Payson, Utah
    05/09/2012
    Q
    Is there a less expensive Generic brand of Phantom?
    I've had great success with Phantom, but I have to use 3 oz per gallon, which gets to be very expensive. Is there anything else with the same active ingredient I could use with similar results?
    A
    Unfortunately there is not a generic version of Phantom available because the active ingredient is still under a patent with BASF.  Typically generic products cannot come to market until the patent has expired on a particular active ingredient.
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  • Asked by Chuck from Dover, Nh
    03/22/2018
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    I am looking at Phantom as an ant spray. Is this a good product for both indoors and outdoors, and safe around pets?
    A

    Phantom can be used indoors for ants but is limited to cracks and crevices that could be used for entry outdoors such as window frames, and where pipes/wires enter the home. It is not for spraying the perimeter of the homes foundation. Temprid FX would be a more appropriate product for use indoors and out for ants and many other insects around the home and yard. Temprid is pet safe once dry as long as label instructions are followed. 

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  • Asked by Sybil from Alabama
    10/19/2016
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    Do I need to use a respirator when using Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide?
    A

    Per the product label, when using Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide it is not necessary to use a respirator if you will be using this product in a ventilated area, but if you will be using it in a non-ventilated area you would need to use one. We recommend the Comfo Classic Half-Mask Respirator if it is needed. 

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  • Asked by Adam from San Diego, Ca
    07/12/2017
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    Will Phantom kill maggots?
    A

    Phantom is not labeled to kill maggots.  If you are experiencing maggots, we suggest locating the source and thoroughly cleaning the area where you are noticing activity.

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  • Asked by Steve from Corpus Christi, Texas
    09/02/2014
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    Does Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide harm plants or trees?
    Tell me if this insecticide harm plants . I tried looking for the info on the label but no mention of that
    A
    When used as directed on the Phantom product label it should not harm plants.  That being said, exterior applications are limited to spot and crack and crevice treatments around door frames, window frames, eaves, attic vents, and holes where utilities enter into the structure not out in the yard.
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  • Asked by Nichole from Reading,pa
    12/07/2012
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    can the phatom work without mixing it with water
    i have a roach problem and i want to know how well it work without water added to it.
    A
    Phantom must be mixed with water prior to application. Please read and follow the Phantom  product label usage instructions.
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  • Asked by Robyn from New Windsor, Ny
    12/15/2018
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    Once Phantom dries can you wash the area?
    A

    If you were to wash an area where Phantom Termiticide Insecticide was applied, you likely will need to reapply.  If the area needs to be washed, do that first and then apply the Phantom.  

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  • Asked by Tom
    11/06/2009
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    I have an orange tree that is infested with ants. Is Phantom insecticide safe to use?
    A
    Phantom is not labeled to be applied directly to fruit bearing trees.  We would suggest Advance 375A Granular Bait to apply around the base of the tree.  The ants will take this product back to the nest where it can be fed to the queen and eliminate the colony.
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