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An insecticide dust that is the only waterproof dust available, ideal for wall voids and cracks and crevices.

1% Cyfluthrin in a dust form that is excellent against hornets, wasps, bees and many other insects.

An insecticide dust that is 100% Silica Gel and can last up to 10 years when placed in wall voids and undisturbed areas.

A pyrethrin dust that provides quick control of many common insects for up to 6 months.

Compare to Drione Dust, Evergreen is a botanical insecticide dust labeled for 230 insects including bed bugs.

All-natural organic insecticide dust with pyrethrins that kills ants, bed bugs and others that is non-staining, non-clumping, and with a long residual action.

A natural insect control dust containing Diatomaceous Earth that kills many common crawling insects.

A natural pyrethrin dust with silicac that combines contact kill with a long residual and repellant in and around residential and commercial buildings.

Cynoff Insecticide is now available in a dust formulation and contains Zeta Cypermethrin which is 4x more powerful than regular Cypermethrin with a quick kill and a long residual.

A long-lasting dust which is very effective in in killing and repelling crawling insects like spiders, ants, roaches, fleas, ticks, bed bugs, and more.

An insecticide that is a wettable powder and dust that makes for easy to use and broad spectrum natural insect control.

An all-natural Diatomaceous earth that naturally kills many common and crawling insects for commercial and residential areas.

Organic Diatomaceous Earth Insect Dust made from all natural ingredients and OMRI listed for organic production and kills insects for nine months.

There are two primary types of products to kill bed bugs, the first type includes things such as Steri-fab bed bug spray, and while these are great for many situations, they are not perfect for all infestations. The second kinds of product are bed bug dusts, which have their own advantages over sprays for killing these insects.

This category includes such popular natural pesticide products as Diatomaceous Earth and Pyrethrin Dust. Both of these are naturally occurring products. Diatomaceous Earth for instance is mined out of the Earths crust, whereas Pyrethrin dust is a natural derivative of the chrysanthemum flower. Each of these has a different effect on the bugs, both of which are lethal. DE works by causing irreparable damage to the protective outer shell of the insect, which leads to dehydration and death. Pyrethrin acts on the nervous system of the insect, leading to convulsions and death when the bugs respiration can no longer be controlled. Although each product is lethal to bugs, they are 100% safe to use around humans and pets, as neither have the physiology necessary for toxic effects to result from exposure.

The most popular chemical type of bed bug dust is Tempo dust. It is formulated using the same active ingredient as the popular tempo line of sprays, but in dust form is better suited to treating many bed bug infestations. That is because it will settle more easily into the cracks and crevices where the bugs hide, and will maintain its strength as long as it is kept dry, which should not be difficult in most situations.

If theres any pest that has a well-deserved reputation for being hard to get out of your home, its the bed bug. These flat brown blood sucking insects can create large nests deep within the fabric of your mattress and box spring, and once theyre inside a bed, they are there to stay until you forcibly remove them. The methods you can use to get rid of the bugs vary and at Do My Own Pest Control you are sure to find exactly what you need when youre trying to figure out how to get rid of bed bugs. We have all the latest professional strength products along with free advice from our pest control experts who will guide you through each step of the process, from pre-treatment steps right through treatment and prevention of future problems.

We sell professional do it yourself pest control (diy), exterminator and extermination insecticide, pesticide, chemical and bug killer treatment products to spray, eliminate and exterminate pests.

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This is a very common question. Often specific products are mentioned in a news article or on the Internet. The fact is that there are many different products available and it is virtually impossible to have information on all of the products that are currently available. One thing that we do know is that many of the pesticides that we have available to us are largely effective as a contact spray and have little to no residual effect on bed bugs. Therefore, regardless of what pesticide you are using, when treating for bed bugs you should view that pesticide as a contact spray and expect it to not have much of a residual effect.

Another area that is hotly debated is whether or not fogging applications are advisable. Many companies fog structures as part of their management effort. Other companies argue that fogging is not advisable, as it will cause the bed bugs to disperse throughout the structure and drive them deeper into their harborages. Again, comments one way or the other are purely speculation as no scientific data exist to demonstrate exactly what the effect of a fogging application is on a population of bed bugs. Despite the fact that no data exist on this subject, the position that is most likely to be correct is the one that argues against fogging for bed bugs. The reason that this is the case is that Pyrethrum (the chemical that is typically used to fog) is known for its ability to flush or displace insects from their harborages. For this reason it seems likely that the same may be true for bed bugs as well. In addition, the pesticide fog will not effectively penetrate into the tiny cracks and crevices where bed bugs hide.

Rather than debating which product is most effective, greater attention should be placed on the ability of the pest management professional that is implementing the control program. The quality of the bed bug management effort and the level of consumer cooperation will ultimately determine the level of control that will be achieved.

Another concern that arises in association with the use of chemical application is the potential for resistance to the insecticides being applied. In recent years several different researchers have found high levels of resistance in bed bugs to synthetic pyrethroids (a class of pesticides that makes up a large portion of the pesticides we have available to us today). These findings suggest that the best bed bug control plan may be to not rely on pesticides alone and always incorporate non-chemical control measures into your efforts.

Chemical methods are not the only way to control bed bug infestations. In fact some non-chemical measures are among the most effective in reducing bed bug populations. Vacuums play a major role in bed bug management efforts. Vacuums are used to physically remove as many bed bugs from the mattress, box spring, bed frame, head board, furniture etc. While vacuums are extremely effective, care must be taken to dispose of the contents of the vacuum immediately after use. Bed bugs can live quite happily inside even the dirtiest of vacuums. Vacuum bags should be placed into trash bags, tied shut, and disposed of outside of the home. Bagless vacuums should have the contents of the canister disposed of and the canister washed. Steam is another very effective tool in bed bug management and can be implemented very effectively in a variety of situations to include mattresses and box springs.

High quality mattress and box spring encasements are also very effective and serve two purposes: a properly fitting encasement can be very effective at sealing in any bugs that may have escaped all of the other management efforts as well as protecting the mattress and box spring from becoming re-infested. Bugs trapped inside the encasement will eventually die from starvation and bugs on the outside of the encasement can easily be removed with mechanical methods such as vacuums. It is critical to use high quality encasements that have been specifically designed and tested for use against bed bugs. When purchasing mattress encasements, it is important that the encasements are both bed bug "bite proof" and "escape proof". It is important that encasements are installed correctly so that they are sealed completely, preventing the escape or entry of bugs. If the encasements become ripped or torn they must be replaced. Once installed, the encasements should not be opened or removed in order to insure that any bugs inside do not escape and are eventually starved. Remember, bed bugs can easily survive several months or more without food and in some cases have been observed surviving over a year without a blood meal. (See also - Mattress and Box Spring Encasements)

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Just spraying pesticides is not the solution

Control of bed bugs is best achieved by following an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that involves multiple tactics, such as preventive measures, sanitation, and chemicals, steam or heat applied to targeted sites.

Bed bugs are challenging pests to control. They hide in many tiny places, so inspections and treatments must be thorough. In most cases, it will be prudent to enlist the services of a professional pest control firm. (see professionals who specialize in bedbug control)

Experienced companies know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment of management tools at their disposal. Owners and occupants will need to assist the professional in important ways. Affording access for inspection and treatment is essential, and excess clutter should be removed. In some cases, infested mattresses and box springs will need to be discarded. Since bed bugs can disperse throughout a building, it may also be necessary to inspect adjoining rooms and apartments.

Bed bugs were treated years ago by wholesale spraying of pesticides. This practice is no longer permitted. Thoroughness is still important, but treatments today are generally more targeted and judicious. It often takes hours to properly inspect and treat a bed bug infestation, and follow-up visits are usually required.

Infested bedding and garments will need to be bagged and laundered (120F minimum), or discarded since these items cannot be treated with insecticides. Smaller items that cannot be laundered can sometimes be de-infested by heating. Individual items, for example, can be wrapped in black plastic bags and placed in a hot, sunny location for at least a few days (the 120F minimum target temperature should be monitored in the centermost location with a thermometer). Bedbugs also succumb to cold temperatures below freezing, but the chilling period must be maintained for at least two weeks. Attempts to rid an entire home or apartment of bed bugs by raising or lowering the thermostat will be entirely unsuccessful. Vacuuming can be very useful for removing bugs and eggs from mattresses, carpet, walls, and other surfaces. Pay particular attention to seams, tufts and edges of mattresses and box springs, and the perimeter edge of wall-to-wall carpets. Afterward, dispose of the vacuum contents in a sealed trash bag. Steam cleaning of carpets is also helpful for killing bugs and eggs that vacuuming may have missed. Repair cracks in plaster and glue down loosened wallpaper to eliminate bed bug harborage sites. Remove and destroy wild animal roosts and bird nests when possible.

While the former measures are helpful, insecticides are important for bed bug elimination. Pest control professionals treat using a variety of low-odor sprays, dusts, and aerosols. (Baits designed to control ants and cockroaches are ineffective). Application entails treating all cracks and crevices where the bugs are discovered, or tend to hide. Eliminating bed bugs from mattresses and box springs is challenging. If there are holes or tears in the fabric, the bugs and eggs may be inside, as well as outside. There also are restrictions on how beds can be treated with pesticides. For these reasons, pest control firms often recommend that infested beds be discarded. If disposal isnt an option, encasing the mattress and box spring will be helpful if bugs are still present. (Allergy supply companies sell zippered bed encasements for dust mite prevention). Some pest control firms treat seams, tufts, and crevices of bed components, but they will not spray the mattress surface, bed sheets, blankets, or clothing. Vacuuming and brushing will further help to remove bugs and eggs from mattresses and box springs that cannot be discarded. Some pest control firms also treat beds with portable steam machines. The technique is useful, but does not kill bugs or eggs that are hidden inside the box spring or mattress.

Just spraying pesticides is not the solution! Residual insecticides (usually pyrethroids) are applied as spot treatments to cracks and crevices where bed bugs are hiding. Increased penetration of the insecticide into cracks and crevices can be achieved if accumulated dirt and debris are first removed using a vacuum cleaner. Many readily available aerosol pesticide sprays will cause bed bugs to scatter making eradication more difficult. Dust formulations may be used to treat wall voids and attics. Repeat insecticide applications if bed bugs are present two weeks after the initial treatment since it is difficult to find all hiding places and hidden eggs may have hatched.

Insecticides should not be used on bedding or linens. These items should be dry cleaned or laundered in hot water and dried using the hot setting.

Starting from the top left, moving counter clockwise: eggs (1mm), 1st stage nymph (1.5 mm), 2nd stage nymph (2 mm), 3rd stage nymph (2.5 mm), 4th stage nymph (3 mm), 5th stage nymph (1.5 mm), unfed adult (5.5 mm), and fed adult.

COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State University entomologists have found that over-the-counter foggers or bug bombs commonly usedby consumers are not effective at killing bedbugs providing the first scientific evidence that such products should not berecommended for control of this increasingly worrisome, bloodsucking pest. The study appears in the June 2012 issue of theJournal of Economic Entomology, a peer-reviewed publication of the EntomologicalSociety of America. There has always been this perception and feedback from the pest-management industry that over-the-counter foggers are not effectiveagainst bedbugs and might make matters worse, said Susan Jones, an urban entomologist with the universitys Ohio AgriculturalResearch and Development Center (OARDC) and a household and structural pest specialist with Ohio State University Extension.But up until,now there has been no published data regarding the efficacy of foggers against bedbugs.

Because a majority of bedbugs spend most of the time hiding in protected sites (under sheets and mattresses, in cracks and crevices,deep inside carpets, etc.), Jones said it is very unlikely that they will be exposed to the insecticide mist from foggers. And even if theycome into contact with the mist, she added, many bedbug populations found in Ohio and throughout the U.S. have varying degrees ofresistance to pyrethroids and will most likely survive application.

Bug Bombs or total release aerosol insecticides never work for bed bugs and can be very dangerous when used.

The mobile nature of bed bugs limits their prevention. Avoidance is especially challenging in hotels, motels, and apartments because occupants and their belongings are constantly changing. This affords many opportunities for the bugs to be introduced. Householders should be wary of acquiring secondhand beds, bedding, and furniture. At a minimum, such items should be examined closely before being brought into the home. When traveling in countries where bed bugs are prevalent, it might be prudent to examine the bed and headboard area for signs of the bugs, and elevate luggage off the floor. Warehouses, storage facilities, trucks and railroad cars may be infested so common bed bugs can infest homes by stowing away on new furniture stored or shipped from these places. Familiarity may help to avoid infestation, or at least prompt earlier intervention by a professional.

Michael F. Potter, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture:

Bed bugs are challenging pests to control. They hide in many tiny places, so inspections and treatments must be v
ery thorough. In most cases, it will be prudent to enlist the services of a professional pest control firm. Experienced companies know where to look for bed bugs, and have an assortment of management tools at their disposal.

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Q. How do I use your Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer?

Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer is applied by spraying onto any suspecting bed bug surfaces such as cracks, the entire bed frame, underneath the bed, any suspecting wood surfaces and even the baseboard of the bedroom.

Q. How long does it take for Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer to work?

A. Our Natural Bed Bug Killer can kill bed bugs within 24 hours.

Q. How do I get rid of Bed Bugs in my bedding, sheets and pillow cases?

A. Wash all items in borax soap laundry detergent in 120 degree water and then dry on highest setting.

Q. What are the active ingredients that kill bed bugs in Bed Bug Patrol Formula?

A. Naturally derived extracts of Euginia Carophylla, Mentha Piperita, and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate from Coconut and Palm Oils.

Q. Why is your Natural Bed Bug Killer exempt from EPA registration?

A. Bed Bug Patrol Bed Bug Killer contains only 100% EPA exempt ingredients. This product is exempt from registration with the Federal EPA under section 25(b) of FIFRA, and as such, is not registered with the Environmental Protection Agency. Nature's Innovation, Inc. represents that this product and its ingredients qualify for exemption from registration under FIFRA.

Q. Is there an MSDS available for Bed Bug Patrol

A. Yes, click here for Material Safety Data Sheet for Bed Bug Patrol.

Q. Why can't you ship Bed Bug Patrol to Canada?

A. Due to Canadian Regulations we can not ship Bed Bug Patrol products to Canada. The items are refused by customs. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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The Bedlam Bed Bug Spray is a potent contact insecticide against bed bugs, lice, dust mites, fleas, and ticks. Bedlam Bed Bug Spray is a direct contact insecticide that kills biting insects on contact. In addition, the product is water-based and leaves a non-staining residue to protect treated areas and objects from future infestations. Highly versatile, the product can be used for space treatments, surface treatments and crack and crevice applications.

Bedlam Bed Bug Spray is a non-irritant aerosol product that is safe to use around humans and animals.

Bed Bugs, Adult Lice and Nymphs,Dust Mites, Fleas, Ticks

Carefully read the product label before applications and treatments. Shake the container well before use. Aim the product towards the infested area. For space treatments, vacate the treated area after applications and allow the product to settle. Ventilate the treated area before reoccupying. Do NOT allow children and pets to access treated surfaces until the product residue has dried.

The product may stain some fabrics and it is recommended to conduct tests to check if the product leaves visible stains. Spray the product in inconspicuous areas such as corners, backsides and edges to check for stains after applications.

TO KILL BEDBUGS: Treat bed bug infested areas by using the product for spot treatments. Spray cracks and crevices, baseboards, floorboards, headboards, and walls where bed bugs are found and most likely to congregate. Spray the product in mattress folds, seams and tufts which harbor bed bugs.

TO KILL DUST MITES: Thoroughly vacuum rooms and surfaces where mites are spotted such as mattresses, box springs, headboards, walls, floors, carpeting, and baseboards. Spray evenly on infested surfaces. When treating mattresses and other bedding fabrics, allow the product to dry before replacing.

TO KILL TICKS AND FLEAS: Spray moderate amounts on pet areas, sleeping areas, pet bedding, carpets, rugs and other floor covering. The product is NOT recommended for use in pets.

- For indoor use and non-food areas. - Will not stain fabrics and surfaces.. - Kills bed bugs on wood, ceramic surfaces, and carpet for up to 2 weeks. - Sustains and reduces the bed bug life cycle by managing and preventing the hatching of bed bug eggs.

Please refer to and follow the instructions on the Bedlam label.

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