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  • Asked by Yusuf from Houston Texas
    04/04/2012
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    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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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from St. Louis, Mo
    04/26/2012
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    Will Phantom work for fruit flies?
    A
    Phantom is not labeled for fruit flies. The main goal with fruit flies is to find the breeding site.  In restaurants fruit flies almost always breed from the syrup and other food and drink that falls behind the bar areas and where the soda machines and soda guns are.  We carry traps to catch the adult flies that are flying around, the best seller being our natural catch plus fruit fly traps.  As far as the source and breeding sites, you should wash all of the areas underneath the bar and soda areas to clean any syrup or other sticky areas and places where food could have failed behind or under machines  It is also a good idea to apply a product like Invade Hot Shot which is a foam that will eat away any organic matter that fruit flies breed in. You can also use a short acting spray such as Microcare for a quick knockdown of the nuisance adults that are present at the time you spray.
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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 Rich from Columbus, Ohio
    05/15/2012
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    Does mixing Gentrol IGR concentrate with Phantom reduce Phantom's "nonrepellency" for cockroaches?
    We hopefully have a light/moderate roach infestation - we maybe see 2-3 roaches a week. We are already planning on using Advion Roach Bait Gel, but we'd like to also use Phantom and Gentrol IGR concentrate as a liquid mix to do baseboards, under appliances, sink cabinets, attic areas, and basement bandboards. However, here's a technical question: 1.) Will adding Gentrol IGR to Phantom, make the Phantom detectable to the roaches and make them not want to touch it?, 2.) Will spraying the Gentrol IGR / Phantom mix near our Advion Roach Bait drops cause the roaches to avoid the bait?, and 3.) We won't spray the mix on top of the Advion drops, but pretty near it (e.g., along the bottom of sink cabinets, yet put Advion bait 1 foot above this area around the sink plumbing?). Could you advise?
    A
    Adding Gentrol IGR to Phantom will not change the non-repellency of Phantom. You should not apply the Advion and the Phantom/Gentrol in the same exact places. Keep the Advion up high around counter tops, in cabinets and drawers and in other cracks or crevices where it would not be appropriate to spray. Keep sprays around baseboards, moldings, door frames, window frames and under appliances. The Advion Bait will not be contaminated as long as you do not spray it directly with the Phantom/Gentrol dilution.
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    20 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Alan from Wagoner, Ok
    05/25/2012
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    Does Phantom work on Brown Recluse Spiders?
    I had a serious small Black ant problem which lead to my purchase of your Phantom product, with great success!! Now, a friend is in a rent house and is being invaded by Brown Recluse Spiders, and landlord is doing NOTHING about these dangerous spiders! Will my Phantom work to eliminate them?
    A
    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.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jessica from Brighton, Mi
    07/03/2012
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    Does Phantom work for ticks?
    A
    Phantom is not labeled for tick control. We do carry several products that are labeled for ticks and which may better suit your needs: Tick Control Products
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  • Asked by Pete from Nc
    07/11/2012
    Q
    Phantom vs WebOut CobWeb Eliminator for indoor use.
    What are the pros and cons of choosing Phantom vs WebOut CobWeb Eliminator for long-term prevention of indoor cobweb formation in room corners and around lights kept on at night etc. ?
    A
    Web Out works well to kill spiders on contact but it does not leave a long killing residual. Web Out also of course coats surfaces and helps prevent the reformation of webs. Phantom on the other hand does not kill on contact or prevent reformation of webs but instead leaves a long lasting residual that kills spiders and other insects over several days. By killing other insects you are also removing the spiders food source which in turn will make your structure less favorable to new spiders. Most folks use Web Out in conjunction with a long lasting insecticide.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rick from Seattle, Wa.
    08/25/2012
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    Will Phantom hurt frogs (Pacific Tree Frogs)?
    A
    We do not think Phantom will hurt the frogs but it will kill their food source which will reduce their numbers as they will move on to look for food in other areas. Be sure not to spray the product on the frogs.
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  • Asked by Wanda from Hyattsville, Md
    11/13/2012
    Q
    Can I spray this product on furniture, like bedframe, headboard and nightstands?
    Treating for bedbugs
    A
    Phantom is labeled to be used on cracks, crevices and voids of furniture for bedbug control.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nichole from Reading,pa
    12/07/2012
    Q
    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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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joseph from Millerton
    01/31/2013
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    Is Phantom animal friendly?
    A
    Yes, Phantom is safe around animals. Phantom is only strong enough to kill small insects. It is a good idea to keep animals outside or in another area while treating and then allow about 30-60 minutes for the products to dry. Once dry it is perfectly safe for animals to re-enter the space. Of course you should always store the products just like any other chemicals, out of reach of animals.
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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Danny from Lindon, Ut
    02/25/2013
    Q
    Phantom VS Transport Mikron?
    I've used Phantom quit a bit, and i know it works good, but i was wondering if you know how Transport Mikron Compares to Phantom with knock down and longevity?
    A
    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.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Josie from Washington, Utah
    04/10/2013
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    Our bathroom was treated on March 15th by drilling holes and putting Phantom in it. Now we have a leak!
    underground and i am wondering if the phantom pesticide is safe when the dirt is exposed. Again there is a leak underground so there is a big possibility that the treated ground is getting wet. Is this safe? i have a big hole in my bathroom. We live in a small apartment and have young children in home youngest 6 months, 8 yrs old and 2 adults. How should i cover these.?
    A
    Phantom is labeled for and used daily in homes for bedbug control and is even labeled to be applied to upholstered furniture and mattresses so the exposed soil should not present any problems to your family.
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  • Asked by Sami from Florida
    04/16/2013
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    Can you Mix Talstar with Phantom?
    A
    You cannot mix Talstar P and Phantom together. By mixing Talstar P with Phantom you would be essentially removing the non-repellent factor of Phantom as well as the delayed reaction kill time which makes the product so effective.
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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Bloomington In.
    05/28/2013
    Q
    Will Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide kill bed bug eggs
    I'd like to use products that can be applied with a pump up sprayer, with enough to do 2 follow ups treatments, also mixing with some type of inhibitor that reduces population of beg bugs . I ALREADY DID CLIMB UPS AND BOXSPRING AND MATTRESS HA ENCASEMENT. RIGHT NOW I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE COUCHES, WHICH ALSO HAS CLIMB UP. I'M ALSO DID DUSTING TO THE CARPETS IN ALL ROOMS. I STILL SEE BB COUCHES TIME TO TIME
    A
    We would recommend using Temprid SC as you can apply it to cracks and crevices,upholstered furniture, apply only to the infested tufts, seams, folds and edges. Mattresses apply to tufts, seams, folds, and edges until moist. Apply to bed springs, box springs, and the interior of bed frames or headboards, including all cracks and joints. You may also want to use a contact kill like Sterifab that can be directly applied to mattresses, couch cushions and all areas where other insecticides cannot. Gentrol IGR when mixed with Temprid will provide control in killing and controlling the growth cycle.
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  • Asked by Chris from Dothan Al
    06/12/2013
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    Can I use phantom to kill ticks
    A
    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.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Shane from Ca Santaclara
    06/19/2013
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    Can baseboards be treated with phantom in residential and commercial buildings
    A
    Yes, Phantom can be used indoors along baseboards, cracks, crevices, and entry points. This product dries clear and is odorless.
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    30 of 33 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joseph from Lehi, Utah
    07/11/2013
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    Will Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide kill carpet beetle larvae?
    Also how many treatments does a carpet beetle infestation require are the most effective treatment intervals?
    A

    Phantom is not labeled to treat carpet beetles.  For indoor carpet beetle control you may want to consider a product such as Nyguard Plus. This product contains an insecticide to kill the roaming adults and an insect growth regulator to stop the harder to kill immature beetles from reaching a reproductive state which in turn will break the cycle of infestation. As an added bonus this product also contains a deodorizer for carpet applications.  You should apply every 2 weeks.

    It does take quite some time to fully eradicate carpet beetles, how long depends on how bad of an infestation you have and making sure you have found the source.  Please take a few minutes to read our Carpet Beetle article to learn more about eliminating a carpet beetle infestation.

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