PT Microcare CS Aerosol - Questions & Answers

The winged flying ants will usually die in short order on their own because they are not able to fly off and secure a new nesting area for themselves. If you want to speed along the process you can use Microcare, a pyrethrin based aerosol. You should note that winged ants indoors most likely indicates an ant infestation somewhere in the home or under the home. You should carefully inspect the bathroom and try to find where the ants are emerging. You may even try to get a trail to start by placing a notecard with a dab of peanut butter and a dab of honey. Do NOT disturb the ant trail. By getting the ants to start a trail you will be able to figure out where the ants are entering into the bathroom and you will be able to directly treat the area with a product like Phantom or with ant baits. Please take a few minutes to read our article Getting rid of ants to learn more.

Microcare Aerosol is safe to use around pets as long as you follow the product label. Pets should be out of the area while you are applying the product and they should not come back into the area until the product is dry.

Microcare is labeled for no-see-ums but it is very doubtful that you are dealing with no-see-ums. No-see-ums usually develop and live in areas by mud, sand, and debris around the edges of ponds, springs, lakes, creeks, and in tree holes or on slime-covered bark. We recommend that you contact your local Cooperative Extension Office and ask to speak to the entomologist and request an insect ID. The entomologist will tell you how to gather a sample for identification purposes. Trying to treat for an insect without a clear idea of what you are treating for often leads to treatment failure. If you want to try Microcare anyway you will need to spray the tufts, seams, folds and in between the cushions only. You can also use Microcare as a space spray to help get rid of flying insects in the room.

Microcare would not be the best product for wasps or bees.  It does not allow you to keep your distance when treating them and would not kill fast enough.  Also, all insecticides are very detrimental to all types of fish, including koi fish.  You should not use any around them.  We would recommend Wasp Freeze for treating any types of wasps or hornets.  Of course you would not want to use it around any fish or bodies of water.

Microcare is a good product to knock down the adult flies that are flying around the kitchen, and Gentrol Aerosol IGR is a good product to help with future drain flies from hatching.  However, drain flies breed in organic "gunk" that is down the drain.  You need something to put down the drain that will eat this gunk away or it will continue to be a problem.  This is where drain gel comes in.  The Microcare and Gentrol will put a band aid on the problem but you will continue to battle them.  We have a Drain Fly Kit just for your situation.  Drain gel poured down the drain every night for about a week will eat away at the "gunk" and eliminate the source of the problem.  So this does not happen again, you should use drain gel once a month for maintenance on your drains so the "gunk" does not build up again.

Microcare Aerosol - 20 oz. can can be sprayed around window frames to treat for cluster flies.

Microcare Aerosol does not provide a long lasting residual, ususally only last a few days. Applications should not be re-applied sooner than every 7 days.

Microcare Aerosol  can be applied to all entry points like window frames and door frames to prevent the no see ums from entering. 

As with any aerosol or liquid, the drying time will depend on the saturation level of application. However, under normal circumstances, surfaces treated with Microcare Aerosol - 20 oz. can should be dry with an or two at most. Once the treated surface has dried completely, it is completely safe to sleep on.

Microcare Aerosol is labeled to apply only on airplane cargo areas. It should NOT be applied to airplane cabins.

The winged flying ants will usually die in short order on their own because they are not able to fly off and secure a new nesting area for themselves. If you want to speed along the process you can use Microcare, a pyrethrin based aerosol. You should note that winged ants indoors most likely indicates an ant infestation somewhere in the home or under the home. You should carefully inspect the bathroom and try to find where the ants are emerging. You may even try to get a trail to start by placing a notecard with a dab of peanut butter and a dab of honey. Do NOT disturb the ant trail. By getting the ants to start a trail you will be able to figure out where the ants are entering into the bathroom and you will be able to directly treat the area with a product like Phantom or with ant baits. Please take a few minutes to read our article Getting rid of ants to learn more.

Microcare Aerosol is not labeled to be applied to clothing.  It can be applied to carpeting but the manufacturer recommends spot testing in an inconspicuous area first before applying to the entire surface. 

The winged flying ants will usually die in short order on their own because they are not able to fly off and secure a new nesting area for themselves. If you want to speed along the process you can use Microcare, a pyrethrin based aerosol. You should note that winged ants indoors most likely indicates an ant infestation somewhere in the home or under the home. You should carefully inspect the bathroom and try to find where the ants are emerging. You may even try to get a trail to start by placing a notecard with a dab of peanut butter and a dab of honey. Do NOT disturb the ant trail. By getting the ants to start a trail you will be able to figure out where the ants are entering into the bathroom and you will be able to directly treat the area with a product like Phantom or with ant baits. Please take a few minutes to read our article Getting rid of ants to learn more.

PT MIcrocare CS Aerosol is safe to use in a closet if used as directed on the product label, but all clothing should be removed before the application if there may be overspray that gets on clothing or other personal items.  The manufacturer states as follows:

"Applicators and other handlers must wear the following:  long-sleeved shirt, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material, and shoes plus socks.  Remove clothing/PPE immediately if pesticide gets inside then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing...Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with product.  DO NOT reuse them."