Phantom Termiticide Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Phantom can be applied every four weeks for ants and spider control. Exterior applications of Phantom are limited to spot and crack and crevice treatments where pests enter around doors, windows, eaves, attic vents and holes in exterior walls where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure.

Unfortunately Phantom is not labeled to be applied to any fruit or vegetables, so it is advised to discard anything that may have been sprayed with Phantom.  The plants should not pick up anything from the soil, but if they were sprayed on the item should be thrown away.

The manufacturer recommends using any insecticide solution within 24 hours of mixing. Any time longer than that, can cause the Phantom to separate and lose its effectiveness.

Phantom is labeled for spiders but it is does not have a fast knockdown so it can take several days for the spiders to be eliminated after they come into contact with treat surfaces. Phantom will also help eliminate other insects which the spiders feed on which in turn will help eliminate the spiders and stop new spiders from moving in.

We would recommend using Phantom for both and and roach control. Phantom is a popular choice for ants and cockroaches because it can be used in conjunction with baiting. For general pest control indoors, applications should be made to breeding areas, nesting sites, hiding places, runways, and other places where pests are found or likely to infest. Use 3 oz of Phantom per gallon of water for crack and crevice or spot applications. Limited spot treatment of Phantom dilution can be made to surfaces beneath cabinets, spaces between equipment or expansion joints, surfaces behind sinks, lockers, water pipes, cabinets, or other areas where cockroaches may hide. Do not apply more than once every four weeks. For Spider control we would recommend using Trapper LTD Mouse Insect Glueboards to catch spiders along with a spider web deterrent such as Web Out. Web Out kills spiders and prevents spider webs on any surface that may support spider web development. This product can also be used as a contact pesticide to kill ants, crickets, mosquitoes, cockroaches, perimeter pest insects and other general pests.

You can mix Gentrol with Phantom and you can mix Gentrol with Cyzmic CS. You should not mix Phantom and Cyzmic CS together. Phantom is a non-repellent product and you will ruin the non-repellent factor if you mix it with a somewhat repellent product such as Cyzmic CS.

Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide will work great to protect your apartment against Bed bugs and other insects. Also, consider using dust like Cimexa dust in wall voids. 

We are of the school of thought that if what you are using is working well for you, you shouldn't change it. Having said that, Transport is also a good product and with 2 different active ingredients offers both a fast kill and a long lasting residual plus it has a broader label as to where it can be applied.

Phantom is not labeled for ticks. We have put together a Tick Control kit that combines both an insect growth regulator to stop the life cycle as well as a residual adulticide.

Baits should not be applied in any areas that have been treated with Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide. Baits are placed up high in corners of cabinets of drawers, cracks along counter tops, etc. and sprays are down low, along baseboards, behind the refrigerator and stove, dishwasher, etc.  We have a guide on "How to Treat for Roaches" that can explain exactly where you should be using the two products, but no,  they should not be applied in the same areas.

In most cases, you will use a 1.25% solution (.75 of an ounce per gallon of water) of Phantom for termite control.

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Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide cannot be used on bushes, shrubs, or ornamentals or outdoors as a permieter treatment. It is restricted to spot and crevice treatments on the exterior of the structure only such as around pipes and similar pest entry points. In this situation, Talstar P would be the preferred treatment for aphids on your plants. Simply mix 0.5 oz. per gallon of water and thoroughly spray the target plant to ensure full coverage.

Termidor SC outside and Phantom inside would be a great combo to use and would work like baits.  They both are non repellent and will transfer through the colony from the ones that contact a treated surface.

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.

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

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.

Yes, Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is still undetectable if Gentrol IGR is added.

Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide is a very good product. It is labeled for roaches and for ants, as well as various other pests as well. This can be used indoors to spray around the cracks, crevices and baseboards in the problem areas. Once the product is dry, it is safe for any children and/or pets to return to the area. The good thing about this product is that it is a non-repellent. This means that the ants and roaches will not detect it when they come in contact with it. They will just get it on themselves and die. Another good item to use is Gentrol IGR (insect growth regulator). This will stop the roaches from reproducing. It can be mixed in the same tank as Phantom.

Since Gentrol & Phantom are only for indoor use, using an insecticide like Temprid FX mixed with NyGuard IGR would be a great combo for indoor and outdoor use. 

After speaking with BASF, they suggested that you should not mix Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide with an oil only.  Not only will oil kill any plant life, grass, etc around your foundation, but Phantom is a water soluable solution and would not adhere or spray correctly if mixed with oil.  They did say that you can mix the Phantom with a surfactant. We do carry surfactants which you can mix with the Phantom and water. 

Please be patient using a transfer kill like of Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide does take time. It can take at least 3 weeks to start to maintain control of an ant colony. Also, keep in mind for peak effectiveness, only reapply once every 21 days. We have more tips in our Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide here.