Customer Reviews for PT Ultracide Pressurized Flea Insecticide

I was really excited to try this product based upon the reviews I saw online. I have an empty apartment, with no carpeting, all hardwood floors and tile. The apartment is approximately 1100 square feet. Thus one can should have been adequate, but I used two. Fleas were still there a few days later and are still there a few weeks later. Just had to hire an exterminator to finish the job. Not sure why this did not work for me, but I can assure you that it did not work!!!

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8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I wonder who wrote the reviews for liking this product because they are not showing the dissatisfied customers like me. This product did not do anything. I need a product that kills on contact, not spray as I was told and wait two weeks and spray again. I have to live in my house... then they told me to get a steamer and steam my rug. This was a waste of money for me even RAID is better than PT ULTRACIDE. what a joke !!!

  Expert response:
We apologize you did not receive the expected results. We see you did speak to our customer care team. When a product is misused it is quite likely that you will not get the results that are needed as was the case here. Flea control is a process because of the life cycle of the flea. It is important to follow the instructions on all products that you purchase. We also highly recommend that you take a moment to read over our Flea Control Guide to learn how to implement a successful flea control program: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-a-483.html

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8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Ulracide kills adult fleas so that the bites stops immediately!! It also prevents new populations from developing. Please remember to vacuum before the initial spraying, and then continue to vacuum every day for at least 10 days after that in order to kill fleas that may emerge.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

yeah the stuff works well--make sure to wear a respirator and goggles--takes more to do the sq footage listed -if you want to get all the nooks and crannies , under furniture,beds etc.. my home sq footage is 2400 and I used 5 cans--maybe a lil overboard but i got every where including closets--would buy again

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7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Used as directed, swept every day for about 2 weeks. Have been flea free for a month now!!! More expensive than other products on the market, but WORTH EVERY PENNY!

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Several years ago I had an infestation take hold before I realized fleas were even a problem in my home. I bought this product on Ebay after spending a good bit of money on others from local stores that just didn't work. It did the job, but I don't like dealing with Ebay for site security reasons so when I noticed fleas again I decided to see if I could find it elsewhere. I have bought other products from domyownpestcontrol and was pleased to see they carried it, and at a great price. Ultracide really does work, it is professional grade insecticide that does more than just kill existing fleas, it stops the egg cycle to make sure they stay gone (the can says effective for 7 months). It did not stain any carpets or upholstery, and had no ill effects on the people or pets in my home.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

I used Ultracide two weeks ago and vacuumed every day, I just re applied a second dose and still vacuuming and I would have to admit this stuff works. I use the white plate and light test and I have only seen one flea on the plate, far better than when I started. I will say if you buy Ultracide read the directions you can find them on the web site before you buy this stuff and when it comes to how much to buy add a few extra cans for your furniture and vehicles. I bought 6 cans to do my 1700 sq ft home 2 vehicles and a camper trailer (I think I got the infestation from a camping trip) I used 4 cans for two doses and will keep the other two cans for next year. The bottom line does Ultracide work yes it does if you follow the directions and when you find your dog and cat sleeping on the bathroom tile floor and your cat is jumping from chair to chair and watching the floor, you got fleas. And the funny thing about this ordeal is my pets knew before I did.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Does the job. But be prepared to vacuum thoroughly every day for 2+ weeks after application (or don't bother using at all). Much less noxious-smelling than Hot Shot fogger, which didn't work at all anyway. Dries quicker than anticipated. For me, one can did three average size rooms, plus the upholstered furniture. Would definitely recommend this product.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Used this in my home on furniture, under beds, on dog bed, etc. Killed fleas instantly and haven't had a problem since. Supposed to last for months, we shall see. It's been several weeks and have had no problems with fleas since using it. The odor only last for a very short time and is not overwhelming when used. I bought 2 cans and keep one at our deer camp. Walked in, sprayed and had no problem with fleas jumping on us, which they would have having been closed up for weeks. It's really nice that the dogs are not constantly scratching all the time. Also keep Frontline on them as it controls fleas and ticks. Would recommend this to anyone who has flea issues.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I was so pleased this year when I didn't have to pay for an exterminator, and cut the cost in half, just by using this product. Now, if you have hard wood floors, and have a flea problem, this product may take a few sprays before getting rid of them completely, simply b/c you have to break the flea life cycle, which is harder to do when these nasty things are under your floor boards. Don't give up hope too soon though. As long as you're spraying this directly in the cracks and Vacuuming everyday (Tedious, but is the best cure), you WILL see results. It took me 2 1/2 months of doing this before getting rid of them (and this was just with a minor infestation), but you pay an exterminator close to $400.00 to come in and do the same thing for you. With this product, you have control over where you want to spray and how often you need to do it. I recommend this product to anyone, especially to those who have hardwood floors. Just be PATIENT! P.S. I would purchase the box of 9 cans if you have a serious flea problem, this way, its always on hand, and you don't have to wait for it to arrive.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Natural treatments weren't working for us, so we decided to pull out the big guns and use Ultracide. I think it was worth it. We did our best to follow the instructions and vacuum at least every other day, plus move furniture to spray and vacuum everywhere. I also sprayed under the cushions on my couches. It took a while for the fleas to stop showing up, so I was beginning to wonder if the spray would work. But finally, near the end of the first two weeks, they were all gone. We did spray one more time to make sure they were totally gone, but since we've just moved into a house out of the once-flea-infested apartment, only the next tenant will know for sure that Ultracide works in the long term.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

May 2012, I treated my cat w/topical treatment and I used (2) cans of this in my 1100 sq ft apt and on day 2 there were no more fleas. Since this miracle has happened I now keep my cat INSIDE. To this day April 2013 I have had NO more fleas.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This really works. We tried several products to rid fleas from Home Depot and pet store but nothing worked. I brought this product and finally the fleas were gone. Saw a few the first day but after that nothing. Strongly recommend.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Had fleas in house. I tried other chemicals but nothing worked. Bought two of these and sprayed one can then sprayed other can a week later no more flees.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just bought a property in FL and right after i moved in realized I had a flea infestation as soon as the weather started warming up. My poor dog was being tormented they were so bad. I used PT Ultracide spray inside and then repeated the spraying after a week. I also used SC Suspend on the yard since the fleas seemed to be everywhere. After vacuuming daily for 2 weeks and the spraying I finally got rid of the fleas. Hopefully this problem doesn't repeat itself every spring. Both products do exactly what they are supposed to do. FLEA free finally.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Excellent product. Works exactly as labeled. Fleas are gone but will continue as directed with 2 more applications. Very happy with results.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I had a flea problem with my dog, and this was recommended to me as what professionals use anyways if you hire an exterminator. I bought two cans (good prompt service with free shipping! no problem there) and applied it on a Sunday morning. It involves vacuuming your entire house, removing all pets for 4-6 hours, then spraying. It was easy enough to spray BUT, the sprayer only works in a "down pattern". It seems to diffuse the product so much you can not direct it very well. Also, the can states it covers something like 3000 square feet, which would be doing my whole house once, then half again. In fact, one can BARELY did my basement alone (800 square feet) and ran out totally. The other can was only enough to do PORTIONS of the rest of the house. It has little odor, and disappeared completely by the time we returned 6 hours later. Seems to have worked so far. However, to re-treat the house would actually take 3-4 cans, making it kinda expensive.

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5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Does it work? Hell yes it does! I have a two story home thats mostly carpeted. I've got two dogs and two cats and live in a climate that is ideal for fleas all year round. I've tried some other products to kill the infestation in my home, but the fleas kept coming back. I ordered the Ultracide because a friend of mine that makes a living as an exterminator recommended it. He actually used it in my old house in NJ and it worked great. This was my first time doing it myself and it was easy. Just follow the simple instructions.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Icky partry beetles that seemed to be in the millions are all gone! Only one week after treatment and only a few dead ones found on inspection. A little smelly at first but dissipates in a few hour. Not greasy and does not leave noticible residue on hard surfaces.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

IF ONLY I HAD ORDERED ULTRACIDE IN THE BEGINNING I WOULD HAVE SAVED MYSELF SO MUCH PAIN AND WORK. We went through 2 months of pure hell with fleas, working ourselves to death with spraying & Vacuuming several times a day. We had the traps out to indicate our general success or failure but I was really the indicator because I must have the sweet blood according to the bites I received. We went through 1 gallon plus 2 cans of various sprays purchased at local retail/home improvement centers with no success. I was so frustrated that I finally ordered Ultracide. I did the prep vacuum & sprayed. We had immediate results. I only used 2/3 of the can for my home with the remainder saved for backup. My flea traps only had 2 fleas the next day and none since. It has been 3 weeks with no fleas. I no longer wear knees socks in the house. It is sheer heaven. I can't explain my relief at not itching or having new scars from the bites really means to me. Another plus was - there was no major odor from the spray. That chemical smell is horrible & Ultracide didn't have that smell. It does have a tiny odor but nothing like the other sprays. I was also impressed at the force the spray came out of the can. I felt like it was getting deep into the carpets, sofa cushions and places the eggs and fleas hide. This sprayer is so strong that it penetrated into the nooks, cranny's & fibers. With the other sprays I had to bend over to be close enough for the spray to get into the carpet. That might not be a problem for some but it killed my back and osteoarthritis. No bending over with this product. I must stress, spray your yard, home & vacuum as described in the steps to rid yourself of fleas. Our neighborhood was overrun with them and the people were the carriers from the outside to the inside, not the animals. Many of my neighbors had the pest control trucks in front of their homes and I understand that Ultracide is what they used. My traps consisted of a tube pan filled with water & a teaspoon of Dawn. In the center of the tube we put solar lamps that were extras from our walkway outside. It put out the exact amount of light at night to draw the fleas & the center of the tube was small and the stick fit in perfectly. This worked as good as purchased traps. We got the tube pans from the thrift store and only spent $3 for 4 of them. Within 1 day of Ultracide our traps went from 20-30 fleas each to only 2 in the entire group.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

When I saw the first flea in my house I was horrified. I found about 15 more that evening and more daily after that. I felt like I had fleas crawling all over me, in my sleep, sitting and watching tv, it gave me the creepy crawlies. I had used pest control from the major warehouse stores, that claimed to kill fleas, and maybe they killed the adult ones, but then the eggs would hatch and I would see more. I was so paranoid, I didn't want anyone in my home for fear that they would have fleas jump on them. I ordered Ultracide after reading gobs of reviews, figured I would give it a try. After the first spraying I noticed a decrease in fleas, and thought that my problems were over but ended up having to spray a few more times. I have hardwood floors so it took some time for the mist to settle into the cracks and crevices and kill all the little buggers but after about 6 weeks I didn't see any more. So my overanxious brain has been able to settle down, flea free in my home, finally. Also, for my pets, I highly recommend Revolution over any other product. It seems to be the only one that is effective anymore.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

well, the jury is still out. I have sprayed once so far, and there are definitely less fleas. I have never vacuumed this much in my life. Very, very important!!!! Tonight I will spray again. We will see. One not so great thing.... really hold the bottle spout facing down, otherwise it will clog and you will have foam clumps all over the place. Take off the nozzle, clean, and do it right the next time! And by the way, we have no pets, and I have had it sprayed twice professionally, cost a fortune and you might as well use the Ultracide. I think it does a better job.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Worked excellent to kill fleas. I bought this product because it is exactly what Terminex charged me $250.00 for. Took 3 treatments (one week apart) to kill all of them, very happy with product

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I live in FL and although my 3 cats are all indoor, my grass gets flooded with fleas and they usually get in my house from me after walking in the grass. This was my 3rd year using Ultracide and I will continue to use it because it is the ONLY product I have ever used that kills all the fleas and keeps them away. I have recommended the product to several friends and they have all had the same experience as me. You need to kill the fleas on the animals at the same time you treat the carpet. I have always used Capstar and it works great, but trying to give them each a pill isn't always the easiest to do. I was just reading about Petcor Flea Spray and will probably try that next time I need to treat. I'm pretty sure I won't need to treat them again for another year when the fleas get in the house from me. Ultracide is the BEST product out there.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

We have indoor cats and normally do not have a flea problem, but somehow our cats ended up with fleas. I vacuumed and treated the cats, but the problem did not fully go away. We decided to treat the carpet and see if that helped. We ordered this product from Do My Own Pest Control. So glad I did! My order arrived quickly and I treated the carpet that same day. I have not seen a flea since! It has been a life saver for us. I HIGHLY recommend this product and Do My Own Pest Control.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

First heard of this product from a professional exterminator he can to spray for fleas and used this product he told me they used it and it can be purchased online. Best advice I was ever given. Vaccume first then spray let dry then cont to vaccum every day throwing out bag. Also works instantly on other bugs as well. Fleas are gone. Thanks to Ultracide. I have used this product on an off for the past 10 yrs. only product that works.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This stuff isn't working for me I bought this based on the reviews. I think the Blue spray bottle of Adams works better. There are Fleas on my concrete garage, bedrooms & living areas with carpet.. I spray, vacuum, flea comb cats, give them drop treatment once a month and capstar for immediate relief and bathe the ones I can. Fleas return.... repeat... repeat... repeat... I am at the point to where I want to either move out or throw everything away and rip out carpets. I can't understand how the fleas are living on the conrete garage floor and won't die. As I spray they are jumping on my legs so I brush them off and spray more. Help me I am living in flea hell!

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We would like the opportunity to troubleshoot with you. We can see you have only been treating for a couple of weeks and it can take about 6 weeks to control large infestations. Are treating outdoors as well? One of our customer service team member is reaching out to you today. We will help you eliminate these fleas!

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5 of 6 people found this review helpful

The product seemed to work after spraying the second time.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Based on other reviews, I expected more from this product. For something advertised to cover over 2600sf, I only wanted to fumigate 180sf. I went through almost 2 cans, and there are STILL fleas in my kennel. I'm going to try Diatomaceous Earth next. Wish me luck. Disappointed.

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Please note that if you used 2 cans of Ultracide in a 180 sq ft area, you are over using and wasting your product. Flea control can take 4-6 weeks because of the life cycle of the fleas. Treatments should be done every 14 days until the fleas are no longer present. Please take a few minutes to read our flea control guide so you can better understand how to implement a successful flea control program: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-a-483.html Please let us know if you have any questions. We are always happy to help!

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I HAVE TRIED, AND AM STILL TRYING NEW DOG FLEA KILL... THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR THEY REALLY GOT IN THE HOUSE... I TRIED ALL THE STORE HOME SPRAYS TO NO AVAIL!!! ONE APPLICATION OF PT ULTRACIDE AND SOME VACUUMING AND WE ARE HOME FLEA FREE! NOW TO FIND A FORMULA FOR MY DOG THAT WORKS. I HAVE ANOTHER CAN FOR BACKUP, THIS SPRAY DRIED FAST AND DOESN'T SMELL HORRIBLE!

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful