Pro-Control Plus Total Release - Questions & Answers

Pro Control Plus Total Release fogger will kill just about any insect that is out and exposed at the time of treatment. You should note that the fogger will not penetrate cracks, crevices or other areas that are hidden. Foggers go straight up into the air, float around for a short period of time and then settle onto surfaces. This means that any spiders that are hidden in cracks, crevices, storage boxes, etc will not be exposed to the fogger. You can use the fogger to get rid of any exposed insects and then follow up with a crack and crevice treatment such as Cy-Kick Aerosol. 

Pro-Control Plus Total Release - 6 oz. is not labeled for larder bug larvae. 

Pro-Control Plus Total Release - 6 oz would not be recommended only because the label on mentions small moths and does not name the species of moth. While the Pro Control Plus Total Release 6oz fogger will leave an 8 week residual, it would not be the best treatment for long term control. Most foggers will only affect the moths that are out during the time the fog is being dispursed. 

 Please take a moment to reveiew our Clothes Moth Control Article for additional information on treatments. There are different varieties of Cloths Moths. If you are unsure of what type of moth you have, we recommened contacing your local extension office for a proper I.D. 

Clothes Moths Control Page 

We would not recommend using Pro-Control Plus Total Release for carpet beetles/larvae as it will only kill larvae/adult carpet beetles that are out in the open at the time you set it off.  It will not get into the cracks and crevices where the larvae prefer to feed/harbor unless you use something that is labeled to spray those areas directly

Pro-Control Total Release Aerosol will kill wasps on contact and provide a residual for up to eight weeks. We would recommend using a concentrate, such as Cyonara 9.7 outdoors around the eaves of your home for a residual instead of using a fogging product. This can be applied every 30 days as needed.

The manufacturer does not offer a specific temperature range for using Pro-Control Plus Total Release foggers except that the cans should not be exposed to temperatures over 130 degrees. In general, we would recommend for ambient temperatures to be at least 50 degrees in the area where a fogger is used, and the can should be at or close to room temperature to function properly. You should not use foggers or most insecticides in an area that is near or below freezing. You will not have insect activity if temperatures are this cold. Keep in mind that you should only use a total release fogger in an area where you can turn off any circulating air and/or pilot lights and have access to properly set and then remove the fogger, per the product label instructions.

Pro-Control Plus Total Release - 6 oz. is labeled for roach control, however will only kill the roaches or other insects that are out in the open areas of the home while the fogger is being dispursed. Foggers alone will not eradicate a roach infestation.

One of our roach control kits would be recommended for roach control.  These professional kits includes non-staining, low odor concentrated insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that like to hide. Baits can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, an Insect Growth Regulator is offered which will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. The insecticide must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer.

Please read our How To Get Rid of Roaches Article Here 

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The Pro-Control Plus Total Release - 6 oz. wil treat approx. 600 sq feet. We normally do not recommend bombing to treat for fleas. The reason being that when you bomb you are only killing the insects that come in contact with the active ingredient. You want to use products that will break down the life cycle of the fleas. We recommend using the Indoor Flea Kit. The Indoor Flea Kit with Alpine Aerosol and CimeXa dust treats over 2000 sq. ft. of space and is an excellent combination for long-lasting flea control. The kit contains two cans of Alpine Aerosol which is one of the safest professional grade flea sprays for use indoors and was recently classified as a reduced risk product by the EPA. It provides excellent control of fleas and contains an IGR as well, which prevents adult fleas from being able to lay eggs, eventually halting the flea reproductive cycle.  You'll also get two bottles of CimeXa Dust which is a safe, odorless, non-staining dust that is perfect for spreading on carpets, floor coverings, in cabinets, under furniture cushions, and other areas where fleas tend to harbor.  As fleas come into contact with CimeXa, the dust literally dries the fleas out causing eventual death.  These two products together create a powerful double punch providing excellent, safe and lasting indoor flea control.

Pro-Control Plus Total Release  is not labeled to treat for Bed Bugs. It takes more than one product to eliminate Bed Bugs. Please review our Bed Bug Guides, where you will find helpful tips and videos including our very effective Bed Bug Kits. 

The Pro-Control Plus Total Release for a 6 oz. can treats up to 5,000 cubic feet of unobstructed space. You would need 50 cans to treat 50,000 cubic feet. A more economical and faster treatment would be to use a Fogging Machine and a Fogging Solution approved for this use. Always be sure the products you select are labeled for your specific application needs. Keep in mind that fogging will only kill insect and spiders exposed at the time of treatment. Please see our Spider Pest Guide for more information about treating for this pest.

Delta Dust is good to use as part of a scorpion control program and would be a great product to apply to the cracks and crevices in the attic. Delta dust can be applied using a hand duster directly behind baseboards, to window and door frames, corners, pipes, storage locations, attics, crawl spaces, and other areas which these pests may enter or crawl. We also recommend that you use a concentrated liquid insecticide such as Demon WP around the outside perimeter of your home to help create a barrier to keep these pests out. You should treat a band of soil 6 - 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building. Also treat the building foundation to a height of 2 - 3 ft where pests are active and may find entrance. It is important that you do not rely on insecticides alone to control scorpions, you should also make some changes outdoors to make your property less favorable to this pest.

Non-insecticide methods for scorpion control are:

Harborage Removal- Harborage removal is key to scorpion control and will greatly reduce the numbers of scorpions in the area surrounding the structure, making it far less likely that they will enter. Harborage removal includes eliminating piles of lumber, bricks, and other stacked items that create clusters of tight spaces, elimination of vegetation and other heavy ground coverings near homes and buildings, trimming back tree and shrub limbs from walls and roof, and keeping gutters clear of leaves and other debris.

Exclusion- Scorpions and other pests can be kept out of structures to a large degree by installing tight-fitting screens, weatherstripping around doors and windows, and caulking cracks and crevices.

<span font-size:13.3333330154419px"="">There really are not any specific products that are labeled for use in a fireplace.  You have to be careful when applying pesticides and then heating it because of the fumes. Have you tried burning a fire in your fireplace for about 30 minutes? You could try and place a Pro Pest Pheronet trap in there. This will help to lure the moths away from where they are residing. 

The Pro Control could certainly still be good if it was stored properly over that 3 year time frame. Most insecticides are good for at least 3 years and often up to 5 years. 

Pro Control Plus Total Release is a fogger that can be used in non-food and food areas. It should not be used when the facility is in operation. During the application, cover or remove food, cover food processing surfaces and equipment or clean after treatment. A 6 oz. fogs/treats approx. 5,000 cubic feet of unobstructed space.

Foggers and bombs are rarely effective on springtails because of the way they procreate. You can find the best springtail elimination program by clickingont his link: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-springtails-a-274.html

Pro Control Plus Total Release is not labeled for the treatment of bird mites. It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with bird mites. Have the suspected bird mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for bird mites.  If you do indeed have bird mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a bird nest or a dead bird on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good. Please review our article on How To Control Bird Mites.

You should only use a fogger if you can activate it with the can upright. There is a lot of pressure in the cans, and there is risk of injury to yourself or the property if they are not used properly. You would want to use products such as those in our Outdoor Flea Kit to treat for fleas. You should also look for signs of rodent or other animal activity that may be moving the fleas around, and seal up access these animals may have to the crawl space.

 Pro Control Plus Total Release - 6 oz.  could harm bats that are in the area applied. It may not however kill them. 

We would recommend using Pro Control Plus Total Release. This does leave a residual of up to 8 weeks and should not be placed in common living areas and/or near kitchen or food handling areas. Pro Control is meant to be used in a storage facility. You should not return for two hours after the can has been pressed and the fog has had time to settle. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

There are not any foggers available that will penetrate into the wood for termite control. In cases like this where sprays are not a viable option, the boats are usually dry docked and then professionally tented to get rid of the termites.