Steri-Fab Insecticide is an alchol based contact kill only product which leaves behind residual. Therefore, it can be used any time you need to kill live dust mite activity.
Yes, you could use a lawn and garden sprayer to apply Steri-Fab Insecticide to a large area. Please keep in mind that this is an alchol based product, and could damage the seals or gaskets. We would recommend checking with the sprayer manufacturer for cleaning instructions before trying this application if you plan on continuing to use the sprayer going forward.,
Steri-Fab Insecticide may kill an ant that comes in contact with the product while it is wet, but it is not labeled to treat for ants. Please take a look at our Ant Guide for the products that are most effective for ants.
Steri-Fab Insecticide should not be applied to plants. It can be used on inanimate objects, upholstery, carpeted areas, cracks and crevices, etc. Please refer to the product label for full usage list.
Clover mites are found on outdoor areas. Steri-Fab Insecticide can only be applied to interior crevices, inanimate objects and upholstered areas. We recommend that you use Bifen IT. It is labeled to treat for clover mites when used accordingly. Clover mites are barely smaller than a pinhead. You may notice clover mites as dark red moving specks which occur in large numbers. They are generally found crawling aroudn doors, windows, sidings, curtains, or furniture. Be sure to treat the ground at least 5-10 feet from the structure where you are seeing the clover mites.
Steri-Fab Insecticide should not be applied with the pets are present. Once the treated surfaces are completely dry and properly ventilated about an hour later, it is safe for their return. There is no residual when dry.
Steri-Fab Insecticide is mostly an insecticide, but does have some bacteria and mildew killing properties. However, if you are trying to really disinfect, sanitize and kill possible viruses caused by feces or guano you will want to use a product called DSV. This is a disinfectant, sanitizer and virucide that is labeled for killing 31 strains of bacteria and 19 different viruses.
Sterifab is a great contact killer and disinfectant for almost all surfaces inside the home including furniture, bedding, rugs, etc. For helpful tips for controlling bird mites, please reference our articles on How To Get Rid of Bird Mites and Rodent and Bird Mites in the Home.
Yes, Steri-Fab Insecticide is labeled to kill lice on contact and it can be sprayed on furniture.
There is not a need to apply anything over the entire surface of carpet or hard surfaced floors for bedbugs. They travel from the wall voids and cracks and crevices (baseboards, etc). Steri-Fab is safe for carpets but you will want to treat the room with the products from one of our Bedbug Control Kits. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs. Please let us know if you need anything else or if you would like to place an order. We are happy to help!
Steri-Fab Insecticide will kill moths that come in contact with it.
Steri-Fab should not be applied in or near an aquarium. You should cover it prior to the application.
Yes, Steri-Fab Insecticide is labeled to be used to treat for bed bugs, and will kill them on contact but provides no residual control. However, the pyrethrins that you use to kill thrips in your garden would not necessarily treat for bed bugs indoors. You should always follow the product label directions for the specific product that you have.
Steri-Fab Insecticide is not labeled to treat for parvo. We would recommend to speak with the Vet to see which products will help treat this rapid virus.
Yes, Steri-Fab Insecticide can be sprayed on almost any surface, and that would include a child's back pack.
Yes, animals should be kept out of the area treated with Steri-Fab Insecticide until the application is dry.
Steri-Fab is a contact kill insecticide that will kill whatever it is sprayed on at the time the product is wet. Once dry, it has no killing residual. Please take a moment to check out our article on treating for Sand Flies, No-see-ums, Midges, Punkies, and Biting Gnats Indoors for product recommendations and helpful information on treating the problem.
Steri-Fab is a contact kill product only and does not leave any residual. It is child safe if used as directed.
You can find the SDS sheet for Steri-Fab Insecticide here.
