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.
The manufacturer has recently changed the Phantom Aerosol label to say PT Phantom for "prescription treatment." It's still the same product, just with an updated label.
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.
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.
We always recommend using more than one product to combat a bed bug infestation. While Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is a great product to use in this process, it is just one in a combination that we recommend. Phantom is really only labeled to be sprayed around cracks and crevices and baseboard areas, so you would not be able to apply it in all of the areas that would need to be treated for bed bugs. That is why we recommend other products as well, such as those that our found in our Bed Bug Control Kits. Using a combination of products will allow you to treat areas like the tufts and seams of your mattresses and box springs, inside dresser drawers, night stands, underneath furniture cushions, and inside electrical outlets and light switch plates. All of these areas are critical in the elimination of a bed bugs infestation. For more information on recommended products and where to use them, please take a look at our Bed Bug Control Guide.
Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is a non-repellent but could become a repellent if applied too heavily.
As long as you washed your hands after contact with Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide there should be no side effects but you can refer to the SDS here for further information.
It is not recommended by the manufacturer of Phantom to apply the product where electrical shock hazards exist. We would recommend applying Cimexa Dust to voids and electrical outlets and lightswitch plates for various insects.
It is not recommended to apply Phantom where electrical shock hazards exist. We would recommend applying Alpine Dust to voids and electrical outlets and lightswitch plates for various insects. The dust should be applied lightly using a dust applicator.With the dust application, you do not have a waiting period to plug in electrical devices.
It depends on what you are using Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide to treat for which application rate you would be using. When treating for termites you would use 1.5 oz per gallon fo water. When treating for bedbugs and other pests you would want to use the 3 oz per gallon of water. If you only used a half gallon of water you would want to use soap and water and clean up as much as possible. There may be some staining with that usage rate as well.
It is not recommended that you mix two insecticides such as Temprid SC and Phantom together as this can cause issues with resistance. You can alternate between the two if you wish.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide should be applied to cracks and crevices. When completely dry, you can dust the voids of the structure (using a dust applicator) to apply DE. Please take a few moments to review our Dusting Article for tips on locations and application for the DE.
As of now there have been no known reports of resistance build up to Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide. We will say that sprays alone are not enough to eliminate bed bugs as you cannot use in all the areas you need to treat for them. We would recommend one of our Bed Bug Control kits here. Which kit you choose depends on the number of rooms you need to treat. We also have a great guide here that explain the treatment that should be done.
It is highly recommended to add an Insect Growth Regulator to your treatment plan while treating for roaches. You may mix an IGR in with the Phantom Termiticide Insecticide to spray them together as long as you are following the instructions on the product labels. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Roaches Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is mixed at the rate of 3 oz. per gallon of water and applied as a spot crack and crevice spray to areas along baseboards, around windows and doors, breeding sites, nesting areas, on the seams, tufts and folds of the mattress & box spring and other small cracks and crevices.
Do not apply Phantom Termiticide Insecticide more than once every 4 weeks and do not apply as a surface spray over areas such as mattresses, carpets, rugs, furniture, etc.
Please review our Bed But Treatment Guide and our Bed Bug Kits for more information on a complete bed bug treatment program.
Phantom Termiticide Insecticide will last for 90 days to interior cracks and crevices and 30 days to the exterior listed areas.
Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is labeled for bed bugs at the mix rate of 3 fl oz per gallon of water. Applications are limited to spot or crack and crevice sprays directly to breeding areas, nesting sites, hiding places , etc where bed bugs are seen. While Phantom Insecticide is labeld for bed bugs, this product nor any product will eradicate and active infestation alone.
Bed Bugs require a combination of professtional grade products to effectly treat the cracks, crevices and harbor areas where bed bugs hide along with diligent and thorough repeat applications every 7-10 days until you can 30 days without seeing any signs of bed bugs or getting bit. The 2 most common mistakes we find with customers when doing their own bed bug treatments are not using the combination of professional grade products we recommend and consistency and diligence with their treatments.
Please view our Bed Bug Kits and Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more important information and step by step instructions on how to fully do your own bed bug treatment. These kits provide you with enough product for the initial treatment and 1-2 follow up treatments. Choose the kit based on how many bedrooms you have as you will need to treat ALL bedrooms/living areas for bed bugs.
Yes, Phantom Termiticide Insecticide can be mixed with an IGR. They're intended to mix together at the same time.
