PT 221L cannot be sprayed down drains. Springtails would not be coming from the drains unless there is a crack somewhere in the pipes that allows them to get in. Most times people see springtails coming out of the drains after they are just gone down to get moisture. Springtails indicate that there is a moisture issue because they breed in walls or under slabs where a moisture issue may exist. Typically, pesticides alone will not take care of a springtail problem. It is required to fix whatever moisture issue is causing the problem. Please view our article "How to get Rid of Springtails". This article contains everything you need to know to treat for springtails.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol contains petroleum distillates so it is not water based.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is labeled for bed bugs. This can be used on the tufts and seams of the mattress every 10-14 days. We would not recommend this being the only thing you are using for a bed bug treatment. One of our Bed Bug Kits is a great option for use in your home.
Please check out our Bed Bug Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent bed bugs in the future.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol - 17.5 oz. can would not be considered a true repellent to keep insects out. It would only be slightly repellent for a few days after application. Instead it is meant to provide a long residual to continue to kill insects that contact a treated surface.
No, PT 221L Residual Aerosol is not labeled for use inside of septic tanks.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is safe for residential use if used as directed on the product label.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is not labeled for use on fleas. Please take a moment to look over our Flea Guide for more information on how to treat this pest.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is labeled to kill wood wasps, but not hornets. This is a non-selective insecticide (lambda-cyhalothrin), so it would affect these insects if you were able to contact them, however it does not offer the quick knockdown that would be preferred for flying, stinging insects. We do sell an excellent Wasp and Hornet Control Kit which contains the ready-to-use Wasp-X and Temprid SC. The Wasp-X will have a fast kill than something like the PT 221L, plus it has a unique foaming action to expand and cover nests and residual activity. Temprid SC is a liquid concentrate that is diluted with water and applied with a pump sprayer in areas where insects may be likely to enter the structure.
Please see our Wasp Pest Guide for more tips and information about this pest.
The active ingredient found in PT 221L Residual Aerosol is lambda-cyhalothrin. That same active ingredient can be found in a liquid concentrate called Cyzmic CS.
Per the product label, for indoor treatments you can spray PT 221L Residual Aerosol to cracks and crevices of some appliances including stoves. Please review the product label for complete application instructions.
When applying, PT 221L Residual Aerosol the product label only states to NOT apply in hospital patient rooms, classrooms, libraries, sports facilities, etc when occupants are present.
"DO NOT apply in hospital patient rooms while occupied or in any rooms occupied by the elderly or infirm. DO NOT apply to classrooms when in use. DO NOT apply to institutions (including libraries, sport facilities, etc.) in the immediate area when occupants are present."
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is going to be applied as a crack and crevice and spot treatment. We do not suggest applying down the drain or any sinks. You can treat the baseboards also. For additional information on treating springtails, please read some information locating on the following Springtail page.
Reapplication of PT 221L Residual Aerosol may be made at 7 day intervals. Pets and children can return to the treated areas once the application is dry, which may be around an hour.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is labeled to control Cluster Flies that contact a treated area. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. We also have a very informative Fly Control Guide that has a lot of helpful tips and information for eradicating these pests.
PT 221L Residual Aerosol is labeled to control cockroaches so it would work if you want to use this as a residual spray. The best way to eradicate roaches in the home is to use a combination of a residual spray, roach bait and insect growth regulator. Sanitation is key to a successful roach treatment, the chemicals can only do so much so you need to be aggressive and consistent with treating.
A better roach treatment program would be with one of our Roach Control Kits that provide enough product for the initial treatment and follow up treatments that are required every 10-14 days.
Please take a moment to review our step by step Roach Treatment Guide for more information.