Phantom SC is not specifically labeled for springtail eradication. We do carry products that you can apply for treating them. Please take a few moments to read our article on How to Get Rid of Springtails for more detailed information. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is not labeled for mites. This would not be an appropriate substitute for registered miticides that may contain the same active ingredient.
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.
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.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide can be applied in a hand held pump sprayer or backpack sprayer.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide should not be applied to kitchen counters or on surfaces of the kitchen cabinets. Food-handling surfaces or utensils that may have been contaminated should be washed with soap and water.
There would not be enough product on a roach that has contacted a surface treated with Phantom Insecticide to harm an animal like a dog. Please take a few moments to review our Roach Treatment Guide for more information on how to implement a successful roach control program.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is a crack and crevice treatment insecticide. Indoors, you can use the Phantom to treat around baseboards, window sills, door frames, etc. If you are treating for an active bed bug infestation, then you can use the insecticide every 4 weeks until you can go 30 days without any signs or bites from the bed bugs. Please refer to our Bed Bug Guide on how to properly identify and treat for a bed bug infestation. Keep in mind that Phantom is not for sale to individuals in New York State without a Pest Control Operator's license, but many of our Bed Bug Kits are available to you.
Applying Nyguard Plus over areas treated with Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide could null the nonrepellent factor of the Phantom. You can instead just use the Nyguard IGR or Gentrol IGR in the areas to benefit from using an insect growth regulator. The Nyguard Plus can then be applied the carpets as needed for carpet beetles.
Yes, Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is labeled to control centipedes.
Once areas treated with Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide have dried completely, people and pets can safely return to treated areas. When applying the product, it is recommended to wear personal protection equipment, such as long sleeves and pants, closed toe shoes, and safety goggles and a mask. You can find those items in our Basic Safety Kit.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is designed more for cracks and crevices. Not to be broadcast over flooring. You can take warm soapy water to remove any residue from flooring.
Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is a great product and it will work to control most types of ants. It should be applied around baseboards, door frames, window frames and places where utilities (cables, pipes and wires) enter through the wall as these are the most likely places for the ants to enter/exit. Phantom is a non-repellent insecticide that has a delayed reaction which allows ants time to get back to the colony and spread the product. In essence, the ants will not be able to tell that the product is in place and they will pick it up on the fine hairs all over their body and inadvertently carry it back to the colony where it will knock out the entire colony. Taurus SC Termiticide would be a great choice when spraying for ants around the perimeter of your home. It is a non-repellent insecticide as well. It also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. These are professional grade products and we are not aware of where you would be able to purchase them locally.
