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Asked by Jialing from Santa Clara, Ca

07/13/2018

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Can I use Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide to kill clothes moths?

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Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is not specifically labeled for clothes moths. We recommend treating the cracks and crevices with Temprid FX and apply traps inside.

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Asked by Tim from Dayton, Ohio

07/23/2018

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How many times can you use Phantom before bed bugs become immune?

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We are not aware of any 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. Which kit you ch…
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We are not aware of any 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. Which kit you choose depends on the number of rooms you need to treat. We also have a great guide here that explains the treatment that should be done.

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Asked by Gale from Federal Way, Wa

08/02/2018

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How do I clean my house after Phantom has been applied? Should the areas w/ dried residue NOT be mopped clean?

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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.

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Asked by Jane from Shoreline

08/10/2018

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Is Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide effective for moisture ants?
Coming in thru crack in baseboard. Also interested in outside perimeter/ foundation product. How does it kill the ant, ie, on contact or ingested or body and take to queen? Can I buy it locally?

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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 ente…
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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.

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Asked by Jeanette from Jackson Heights

08/24/2018

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I have a bottle of Phantom insecticide from 2011. Is it still good to spray for roaches?
What should I buy to get rid of roaches if not?

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Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide has a shelf life of only 3-5 years if kept out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. We could not say that a 7 year old bottle would still be effective.   We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here.…
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Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide has a shelf life of only 3-5 years if kept out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. We could not say that a 7 year old bottle would still be effective.   We would recommend one of our roach control kits. You can see the kits by clicking on the link here. We also have a great article for eliminating them here.

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Asked by Sheila from Maryland

11/28/2018

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Is it safe to wash an area where Phantom was applied after it has dried?
A small amount was put around a kitchen sink window/backsplash. If I washed the area did it reactivate the phantom and make it toxic?

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We would not recommend spraying Phantom Termiticide Insecticide around or near your kitchen sink. You should use it along baseboards and in cracks and crevices such as under or behind cabinets. Once the product has dried, it will not reactivate. Avoid mopping the areas treated with the product so t…
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We would not recommend spraying Phantom Termiticide Insecticide around or near your kitchen sink. You should use it along baseboards and in cracks and crevices such as under or behind cabinets. Once the product has dried, it will not reactivate. Avoid mopping the areas treated with the product so the effectiveness is not reduced.

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Asked by Pablo

12/01/2018

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If you are treating a home do customer need to leave for a period of time or is it safe for them to be around the area?

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You do not need to leave your home after an application of Phantom when used as directed on the product label. It is only advised that people and pets be out of the treatment area until the product dries.

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Asked by Gina from Alexandria, Va

01/18/2019

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I need to treat an empty condo for bedbugs. What is better? Phantom or Crossfire?

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Both Phantom and CrossFire are labeled for bed bugs and either would be a good choice to use.  Crossfire is specifically labeled just for bed bugs, while Phantom is labeled for other pests as well.  For more information on eliminating a bed bug infestation, see our step-by-step guide on how…
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Both Phantom and CrossFire are labeled for bed bugs and either would be a good choice to use.  Crossfire is specifically labeled just for bed bugs, while Phantom is labeled for other pests as well.  For more information on eliminating a bed bug infestation, see our step-by-step guide on how to get rid of bed bugs.

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Asked by Kal from Portland, Or

01/24/2019

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How do I mix Phantom to treat for odorous house ants?

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Phantom is mixed at the rate of 3 oz. per gallon of water.

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Asked by Wilson

03/30/2019

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We are currently using Phantom and Gentrol for bed bugs. Can these also be used for fleas?

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Phantom and Gentrol are not labeled for fleas. You can find our indoor flea control products here.

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Asked by Kal from Portland, Or

04/16/2019

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Can Phantom be used to spray the foundation areas inside a crawlspace?
I have used Phantom to treat odorous ant infestations by spraying the outside foundation of my house and up the siding about 2 feet (and about a foot of the ground in front of the foundation). I have a crawlspace where the foundation is accessible. Is it reasonable to also spray the foundation area within that crawlspace?

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No, Phantom Termiticide Insecticide cannot be used as a general surface spray under crawlspaces or around the foundation. It is limited in its use to termite applications in the soil under the crawl space around the foundation and piers, or used around windows, doors, and areas pipes/wires enter t…
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No, Phantom Termiticide Insecticide cannot be used as a general surface spray under crawlspaces or around the foundation. It is limited in its use to termite applications in the soil under the crawl space around the foundation and piers, or used around windows, doors, and areas pipes/wires enter the home on the outside of the structure to prevent insects at those potential entry sites. It cannot be used around the perimeter foundation as a general spray. A more appropriate product for this purpose would be Temprid FX.

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Asked by R.

07/22/2019

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What kind of residual time can you expect for interior baseboards treatments for Phantom?

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Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide can leave a residual for up to 90 days to interior cracks and crevices.

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Asked by Tommie from Calumet Park

04/08/2020

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When using the Phantom Termiticide Insecticide for bed bugs do you spray the bed?

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When using Phantom Termiticide Insecticide mattress treatments must be confined to the seams, folds, and edges only. Remove linens and wash before reuse. Please take a moment to look over our guide on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs.

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Asked by Anonymous

12/09/2020

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Can you use Crossfire and Phantom shortly after each other?

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It would be best to wait at least 21 days before applying another insecticide after using Phantom Termiticide Insecticide. We don't recommend applying to insecticides on top of each other. You can rotate safely every 21 days.

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Asked by Waco from Sheridan, Ar

01/06/2021

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Is it recommended to use an IGR with Phantom for german cockroach control?

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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…
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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.

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Asked by Diana from Costa Mesa, Ca

02/21/2021

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Should phantom be sprayed on the walls for bedbugs?
I recently had a heat treatment, it didn't work. Then they did a treatment with phantom, but they only sprayed the walls is that still effective? I just found a bed bug tonight. Thank you!

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Phantom is labeled for bed bugs and should be used along baseboards, cracks and crevices, and nesting areas within the room every 30 days if needed. DO NOT make surface applications to mattresses. Mattress treatments must be confined to the seams,folds and edges only. Remove linens and wash beforer…
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Phantom is labeled for bed bugs and should be used along baseboards, cracks and crevices, and nesting areas within the room every 30 days if needed. DO NOT make surface applications to mattresses. Mattress treatments must be confined to the seams,folds and edges only. Remove linens and wash beforereuse. Allow to dry before remaking bed.

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Asked by Kevin

04/16/2021

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Safe around dog food in store with Phantom Termiticide Insecticide
Is this product safe to spray in store near pet food?

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Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is limited for indoor applications to crack and crevice or spot treatments only, using coarse low pressure specified to areas where labeled pests normally inhabit or are likely to infest. This product should not be applied near any type of food, or directly to food…
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Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is limited for indoor applications to crack and crevice or spot treatments only, using coarse low pressure specified to areas where labeled pests normally inhabit or are likely to infest. This product should not be applied near any type of food, or directly to food packaging or surfaces where food may come into contact with. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions, and use as directed.

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Asked by Sara from Va

06/28/2021

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Would we be able to use Phantom Termiticide Insecticide on our wood deck for springtails?
We used Phantom last summer around windows and doors, and it helped reduce the springtails. We've sprayed Bifen XTS a couple times on the deck, but there are still hundreds of active springtails every day. Looking for another solution. We are also applying Bifen granules around the exterior perimeter of the house.

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Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is extremely limited on where it can be used outside a structure, so window and door frame areas as you sprayed before would be the main treatment zones it is allowed to be used. Spraying the wood deck itself is not actually going to solve or help the springtail probl…
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Phantom Termiticide Insecticide is extremely limited on where it can be used outside a structure, so window and door frame areas as you sprayed before would be the main treatment zones it is allowed to be used. Spraying the wood deck itself is not actually going to solve or help the springtail problem, as the nest is coming from below the soil around the home somewhere. The source needs to try to be found, or steps taken (if they aren't already) to reduce as much moisture around the home as possible. Springtails need excess moisture to thrive, so anything holding it to the soil such as mulch, pinestraw, rock, or concrete patios are areas they could be coming from. Many customers will take a termite treatment approach to rod or trench along the foundation or concrete areas in the soil and saturate it so the insecticide gets deeper in the ground where they are traveling. The Bifen LP granules and spray are some of the go to choices for springtails, and any that land on the treated surface will die from the chemical.

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Asked by Arno from Chicago

08/28/2021

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How long does Phantom Termiticide Insecticide last on surfaces?
I see the shelf life, I see the stability once diluted, but I don't see how long the application lasts on surfaces, or how long it is effective for.

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Phantom Termiticide Insecticide will last for 90 days to interior cracks and crevices and 30 days to the exterior listed areas.

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Asked by Diana from Costa Mesa Ca

09/06/2021

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What is the mix rate of Phantom Termiticide Insecticide per gallon of water to treat for bed bugs?

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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 …
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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.

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