PT Ultracide Pressurized Flea Insecticide - Questions & Answers

PT Ultracide is excellent for porous flooring such as concrete, however it may stain finished flooring, such as hardwoods. Also, fleas will rarely harbor on sealed hardwood flooring.   Hold container upside down 2-3 feet from surface, point actuator towards the surface and push button. Using a sweeping motion, apply a light uniform spray to all surfaces of furniture, rugs, carpets, drapes, and around all pet resting areas. Avoid thoroughly wetting surfaces. Mist treated areas only until "slightly damp". Do not over-treat. Reapply in 14 days, if necessary. IMPORTANT: Only complete and proper application to carpets, upholstery, drapes, and other fabrics will provide thorough flea/tick elimination. 

Unfortunately, PT Ultracide is not labeled for carpet moths. If you were looking for an aerosol product to use for clothes moths we would recommend the Cy-Kick Aerosol. This would give you nice residual control as well. We would also recommend that you use the ProPest Clothes Moth Trap. These traps have pheromones in them that attract the male moths which in essence stop the mating process so they can no longer reproduce. 

Your home does not have to be a certain temperature in order to apply PT Ultracide - 20 oz.

PT Ultracide - 20 oz. can stain hardwood floors. We would recommend to broadcast over rugs, carpets, cracks, crevices, and where pets spend most of their time. Be sure to vacuum daily if possible and discard of contents outdoors.

When using PT Ultracide, it is possible to shake the can too much. We would recommend letting the can settle, then shaking well right before using the product, and then applying the product without shaking it again. That should take care of the issue. 

PT Ultracide is not labeled for bed bugs. We would recommend Bedlam Aerosol Insecticide for a bed bug issue. We also would recommend you check out our Bed Bug Kits as well which include the Bedlam. It is usually necessary to treat bed bugs with more than one type of product to get a complete elimnation.

Ultracide is a great professional flea control product for indoor use. Please vacuum daily (even hard surfaces) and apply Ultracide once every two weeks to fully eliminate the fleas. Please continue using the flea control provided by your vet for your dog. It is important to treat the lawn areas especially those areas the dog will frequent. It is normal to see fleas after spraying. We do carry an Outdoor Flea/Tick that will do a great job, save money and easy to apply once every two weeks. You will want to mow the lawn 1-2 business days prior to application. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a more successful eradication program.

Ultracide is a very safe and effective flea control product that is used widely by professional companies such as Terminix and Orkin in homes with children and pets all the time.  You should have children and pets in another room while you are treating.  After treatment allow 30 minutes to dry and then it is perfectly safe for children and pets to re-enter the room.  Per the product label, "applicators must wear long-sleeve shirts, long pants, socks and shoes, and chemical resistant gloves." Respiratory devices are not required. 

When used according to the product label, PT Ultracide - 20 oz. is safe for use in a home where a pregnant women resides. It is important that everyone (including the pregnant person) except for the applicator is out of the area during the application. Everyone is free to return to the treated area as soon as it is dry.  It would not be recommended for a pregnant woman to atually apply the product as a safety precaution.

Once dry it is only for people and pets to be back in area treated with PT Ultracide - 20 oz.  Typically this is about 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Ultracide should not have any negative affects on furniture, although if you have concerns about any fabrics it would be best to do a test application in an inconspicuous spot first.  Ultracide should not be applied to electronics. 

Ultracide is labeled for use indoors only. We do carry outdoor flea control products. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more helpful treatment information.

We would not advise spraying Ultracide on any leature furniture as it cause staining to the treated area. You may treat upholstered furniture under cushions for more effective results.

Yes. Please be sure to keep your pet out of the area until Ultracide has had time to dry completely.

 Ultracide - 20 oz. will last up to 1 year after opening. Please store in a cool dry area.

You are doing exactly what you should be doing. If you are still seeing fleas, it is possible that the problem was worse than you initally though. You will need to do treatments with the Ultracide until the fleas are completely gone. You will also keep vacuuming daily for the 14 days. The fleas will not build up a tolerance to it.

The key to killing flea eggs is using an IGR or Insect Growth Regulator. Most IGR's cause growth abnormalities in the egg and larvae stages that prevent growth. Ultracide is a very effective flea control aerosol that provides immediate kill of adult fleas and prevents formation of new adults from eggs or larvae. Ultracide is a very safe and effective flea control product that is used widely by professional companies such as Terminix and Orkin in homes with children and pets all the time.  You should only apply Ultracide to carpeted areas and upholstered areas.  Do not apply on top of couches and chairs where people rest their arms, fleas do not breed in these areas. You would want to spray around the foot of the furniture, and underneath couch cushions.  You should have children and pets in another room while you are treating.  After treatment, allow 30 minutes to dry and then it is perfectly safe for children and pets to re-enter the room. Vacuum immediately before the treatment and every other day for the next 14 days. A second treatment may be needed after 14 days for heavy infestations.

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. 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.  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.

Ultracide can be applied to microfiber couches. We recommend that you only apply to the seams, folds, and under the cusions.

You can apply Ultracide to the floor surfaces in the utility room (after testing a small area). You should vacuum daily all of the floor surfaces and dispose of the bag or empty the cansiter immediately when finished. The product should NOT be applied to an area where it can contact a flame as it is extremely flammable.