PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Liquid spray that uses Federally Exempt actives to deter nuisance animals and insects.
TARGET PESTS INCLUDE: beetles, deer, ducks, frogs, geese, iguana, racoon, skunks, snakes, squirrels and snails.
WHERE TO USE IT: Spray PEST-RID thoroughly on all areas where animal or insects bask, feed, are seen or leave evidence of their presence such as droppings, claw marks or chewed plants. This includes areas around trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables, walkways, docks, roof tiles, pool decks, or any place where control is desired. For ground dwelling targets, be sure to apply some PEST RID GRANULES first and then spray over the top with the Pest Rid spray for maximum longevity.
RATE OF APPLICATION: For optimum results on wet areas like pool decks, docks, patios, seawalls, irrigated gardens, and other large areas, a heavier saturation may be required. Initially applying liberal amounts will be most effective. A second, light touch up spray is recommended 2-4 days after the initial liberal application. Remember, if pests return its because not enough was used!
Quarts will cover 125 sq/ft; gallons will cover 500 sq/ft.
$20.00 (455658) 32 oz (Quart w/Sprayer)(2+ $16.00 ea)
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Kenneth Trevathan says
You state that Pest Rid spray and granules have a taste and odor that repels lizards (in my case skinks). Is this odor also repellant to humans? I don’t want to have to live in a bad odor environment to chase these skinks off.
admin says
Though you can smell either the granules or spray if you remove the cap and breathe directly from their respective containers, when applied properly this slight odor will be dispersed so much that it won’t be detectable by people. The good news is that even these lesser amounts are highly repellent to lizards and skinks so it will still be very active against the target pest.
Additionally, inside treatments should be limited with the main focus being paid to the outside of the structure. In fact, the inside should be mostly treated with the Lizard Traps as this is the better approach for inside environments. The traps allow you to catch and remove the targeted pest but if you rely on the repellent alone, there is always the chance that you will chase them to another part of the home which is untreated.
So in general, spraying outside around all routes of entry (windows, doorways, etc.) is where Pest Rid should mostly be applied. And for the inside, trapping is the preferred method of control.
Lizard Traps: https://bugspray.com/traps/pheromone-and-food/scorpion-insect-lizard-15-pk
Give us a call if you need more help. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290 and we’re open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon-Thur; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, Eastern Standard Time.
Jonathan
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Sharon says
I live in the panhandle of florida. We live near a farm pond. We have so many green frogs our white siding is a mess. They are most frustrating on the front porch. I cannot sit on the porch because the chairs and cushions are dirty. I do not have any porch lights on and keep blinds pulled where I have them. They love the shutters and gutters and shrubs. What do you recommend for me?
admin says
If you review our Frog Control article, you’ll learn we have several options listed. But based on the description of your problem, I recommend the following three treatments because we’ve helped many customers with similar situations and we know this process will solve the issue.
First, spray the homes siding, turf and shrubs with Cyonara RTS. This will kill the frog food and in the long run, get them to relocate off and away from your home. Treat once a week until the frog population drops significantly and you’re mostly content with the few (if any) you’re occasionally seeing. This treatment will not affect the frogs in any way but it will get them to move elsewhere. Unfortunately it won’t happen overnight and based on what we’ve seen afield, it will usually take 3-6 weeks for the full effect to kick in.
Second, to help get them to move faster, apply the Pest Rid Granules to the ground around the home. Use 2 lbs of granules per 500 sq/ft and apply them once a month.
Third, spray any plants, shrubs or flowers where they hang out with Pest Rid Spray. You should also spray the side of the home where they like to hang out like around shutters and gutters, door ways, etc. along with spraying on top of the Pest Rid Granules already applied.
The sequence of treatments should be the Cyonara RTS first and then you should let it sit one day. The next day you’ll need to apply the Pest Rid Granules and immediately after the granules are out, spray over the top with the Pest Rid Spray.
Lastly, retreat with the Cyonara weekly until the frogs are mostly gone and you’re satisfied. But plan on applying the Pest Rid once a month – both the spray and granules – to make sure they don’t come back. In other words, you won’t have to apply the Cyonara forever once the frogs are gone but you should expect to use the Pest Rid spray and granules throughout the warm season of every year as long as there are frogs on your property.
Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:
Frog Article: http://bugspray.com/article/frog.html
Cyonara RTS: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/cyonara-32-oz-rts
Pest Rid Granules: https://bugspray.com/exempt/granule/pest-rid-exempt-granules-2-pound
Pest Rid Spray: https://bugspray.com/exempt/liquid/pest-rid-exempt-liquid-repellent
Give us a call if you need more help. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290 and we’re open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon-Thur; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, Eastern Standard Time.
Jonathan
Customer Care
http://bugspray.com
1-800-877-7290
PS: Please show your support for our business by purchasing the items we recommend from the links provided. Remember, this is the only way we can stay around and be here to answer your questions and keep our web site up and running. Thanks for your business!
Lori says
Is this safe to use around dogs?
admin says
Lori,
Absolutely. If you review its label, you’ll see it uses nothing but food extracts for actives. So even if your pet (or any other animal for that matter) was to eat some, it would have no impact on their health. This is why Pest Rid granules and spray are such a good option for use around the home.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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Lisa says
WOW.. We bought the Pest Rid exempt 32 oz spray bottle to rid ourselves of tree frogs in our hunting blinds in the woods. Never have we seen a product work so fast! The frogs were actually racing out of the shooting house. Thank you for a great product that really does the job. We will be ordering more soon.
Sincerely , Lisa
ash says
i live on the ground floor in an apt in SC – i have these green lizards and a black lizard ( which looks like a snake with legs !!! ) that are in my small covered blacony – what is the best and cheapest method of getting rid of them so that i can sit in my balcony?
Thanks
admin says
Ash,
You’re looking at it. Get some of the Pest Rid above and simply spray it around the perimeter of your sitting area. Also spray any surfaces you suspect they like to rest on or hide in. You’ll see instant results and treatments will last up to 30 days so renew them monthly to keep them away for good.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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Rachel Macias says
I sprayed vinegar, lemon juice, set traps, used lizard repelling granules and got rid of their food source with a pesticide but this Pest Rid Spray worked the best….it smells pretty strong but the scent does fade and there will be no more reptiles in site! Highly recommend! Thank you!
James Poddany says
Haven’t had the toads chirping since applying.
A says
Is this safe to be used on cars? I have frogs in trunk lid when I open it.
Tech Support says
Yes. Spray some on a damp rag or paper towel and then wipe down the seam/seal/door jamb with the rag/paper towel and it will be both safely applied and effective. If you spray it on, you’ll be over applying it.
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Technical Support
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Kenneth Goodkin says
Great! I have not seen a gecko near my door since I used this spray. This product is great.
James Holewka says
Frogs! Squirrels! Our neighbor has a abandoned pool which has led to heavy frog activity. This year they started to take over our yard too! Hundreds of them big and small. Bought both the dry pellets and spray and treated the mulch surrounding our back yard. That night the frogs are gone! It’s been two weeks so far still no frogs. We also have squirrels or a really big frog digging up our mulch, with this product they have seemed to stop also. Now the mulch in the front is being dug up, gotta order more! Very pleased with product and results!
Richard Wade says
This stuff worked great the first day. Chased 3 frogs away. Still working after 2-3 weeks. The frogs were making a mess in two corners of my outdoor cabana every night. Since spraying there is no mess anywhere. Only issue is the nozzle provided with the quart size. The “stream” and “spray” openings both worked about the same as a spray.
Larry Scott says
Will this spray product stop mice and other rodents from chewing electrical wiring in my cars, trucks, and farm equipment?
Tech Support says
Larry,
Yes. And it can be safely used on these components too. Now how long will it last? That’s tough to say. We’ve seen where one treatment will cause the animals to leave and not come back for months. In other cases we see equipment exposed to extreme weather loose the residual faster than normal so the treatment only lasts 2-3 weeks and requires more frequent applications. On average, treating once a month should keep them away. But if you want to wait a bit longer to “test” how long you can go that’s up to you. Also, if you keep the treatments fresh, rodents will typically quit coming around once they learn the material isn’t going away. Essentially you can change their foraging patterns if you stay the course and keep using it.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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1-800-877-7290
JOHN PRESCOTT says
CAN I USE THIS PRODUCT TO CONTROL THRIPS IN PEPPER PLANTS?
Tech Support says
John,
Pest Rid won’t “control” an active infestation. But it can be used safely on said plants to repel insects so an infestation doesn’t start.
Basically if you have had pest activity in the past (like thrips) and want to make sure they don’t come around this year, Pest Rid used now will help. Use it at least twice a month throughout the growing period to insure it does the job. Once a month usually is enough but I say twice a month just to be sure – especially in gardens with a history of problems.
But if you have thrips now, get some Insect Soap or better yet, the Multipurpose Insect Killer listed in our Thrip article. Both are organic so they too can be used safely on your plants. But they will kill off all active insects and in turn, get the garden clean so the Pest Rid can best do its job.
Insect Soap: https://bugspray.com/organic/liquid/insecticidal-soap
Organic Insect Killer: https://bugspray.com/organic/liquid/multi-purpose-insect-killer-24-oz
Lastly, install some Thrip Traps too.
Thrip Traps: https://bugspray.com/traps/glue/thrip-traps.html
Give us a call if you need more help. Our toll free is 1-800-877-7290 and we’re open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mon-Thur; 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, Eastern Standard Time.
Jonathan
Customer Care
http://bugspray.com
1-800-877-7290
PS: Please show your support for our business by purchasing the items we recommend from the links provided. Remember, this is the only way we can stay around and be here to answer your questions and keep our web site up and running. Thanks for your business!
Shannon Parker says
Really works! It’s been two weeks and I only seen one toad after a heavy night of rain and it did not stay. I have almost 3 acres and used it around my home and walk way. Before using pest rid I had many holes and in my fenced area and toad around my home and walk way. I was worried about my dog getting a hold of one. I was doing salt, coffee grounds, rocks in holes and would of done a toad dance if I thought it would get rid of them. I am so amazed how fast and long Pest Rid has worked. I will be using it again in another week and if it keeps the toads away again and for a longer time, I will order more. Right now this is the only product that has worked.
Jim Melloy says
Fantastic! I have had a frog problem next to my pond for years. They would make so much noise, many of my neighbors couldn’t sleep. I had to wear earplugs every night. Just after one use, the frogs were gone. I had at least a dozen frogs. They loved my pond to lay their eggs – thousands of them. Please advertise this product more! There are many people begging for this product. I was one of them. My recommendation; Buy it, you will not be sorry. I can’t give this product any higher praise!
Terry Molnar says
Poof! No more pesky tree frogs! We built a waterfall in our backyard in order to enhance our experience hanging out there. Then along came a swarm to tree frogs to ruin it all for us. They croaked, hollered, chattered, howled and generally carried on a racket from early evening until early morning. Every night. All through the spring and summer. We ended up retreating into the house and shutting all the windows. Even then, we could hear them.
We also scoured the internet looking for solutions. We found a lot of suggestions, many unusable and none effective for us. Then we discovered Pest Rid Exempt. One spray, half the bottle, and they were gone the next night and haven’t returned. The treatment was quick and easy, taking less than a half hour to mix and spray. What a relief!
Marcia Reese says
It works! It does take a few days to work but it is working now and I am celebrating no more skinks!
Matt says
Will this stain my siding?
Tech Support says
Matt,
This product is designed to be used on all types of siding including painted surfaces, bare wood like cedar, vinyl, aluminum and more and thus far we have not had one report of staining, discoloration, etc. That being said, if you are using some kind of unique siding on your home and are concerned, simply apply some to a small area to confirm nothing will happen. Just a little dab the size of a quarter should be plenty to see. And if you are unhappy about the result of this test, you may return any unused amount and we’ll promptly refund you accordingly but in all the years of us selling it around the country, its not caused any kind of problem when used in this fashion.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
http://www.bugspray.com
1-800-877-7290
PS: Are you signed up for our informative twice a month Pest Report Newsletter? More info here: https://bugspray.com/bugspray-pest-report
Charles says
What effect does rain have on your product? Should I re-apply after it rains, or will it still be active?
Tech Support says
Charles,
The impact of rain has been factored into its normal residual. This means the window of protection, around 30 days, is an average of what one would expect.
So during dry, stable times, treatments will last 5-6 weeks. During unusually “wet” periods, you many only get 3 weeks.
Also realize that if you’re treating the ground, using the granules will help prolong residual even in heavy rain.
And when spraying the side of the home, especially in protected areas like under a porch or other overhang, liquid treatments will last 5-6 weeks for sure. But out in the open, flat areas taking direct rain will be impacted the most and though 1-2 rains a week won’t have much of an impact, rain falling 4-5 days a week will take a toll on the overall performance.
Also remember target pests will have already been rerouted away from the treated area when you first treat so even as the material breaks down, they aren’t smart enough to know they can come back so there is a time period of when you won’t have any chemical in place and pests won’t come back. In the big picture, this means if you stay the course and try to treat once a month, you should be able to obtain the desired results because this material will work immediately by clearing the treated area and it will take awhile for the target animals to repopulate this area even as the treatments wears down.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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1-800-877-7290
PS: Are you signed up for our informative twice a month Pest Report Newsletter? More info here: https://bugspray.com/bugspray-pest-report
Annie says
Squirrel climbs screen door to then jump onto bird feeder. Can birds smell this? I like the birds!
Tech Support says
Annie,
Birds do not smell or taste like other animals such as squirrels or people. For this reason they would not care if you sprayed some Pest Rid on the screening if that’s what you’re thinking about doing. That being said, I don’t think the Pest Rid would be your best option.
First, it will wear down and constantly need to be reapplied. Second, I don’t think you can get enough of the active to adhere to screening to have an impact on foraging squirrels.
So what will work? No doubt our SOUND REPELLER is a good option. It works on squirrels for sure and if you placed it along the side of the home pointed at the door, probably at ground level (assuming the squirrel is approaching on the ground or deck), you can configure it to use the motion detector to set it off.
The unit comes with a remote control key so you can turn it off and on as needed in case you want to go out using the door. Also, you can set it to work during the day only since squirrels tend to be active during the day only. This way it would not go off at night.
]Lastly, it runs on batteries and has an optional audible sound you should use. Once a squirrel sets it off, the unit will frighten the squirrel by using both Ultra Sound and Audible Sound. In most cases, it just takes one encounter to scare the squirrel away. And it will usually keep the animal away for good.
Since the unit would be on the ground, the bird feeder activity would not affect or make it go off. This way the birds should not care about it being there or even set it off. Plus, it has a motion detector sensitivity setting. This means you can turn it down enough to where it will only go off if something walks right in front of it.
You can see this unit here:
Sound Repeller: https://bugspray.com/deterrents/sound/usd-animal-repeller-with-wireless-remote
Its also featured in our squirrel article here:
Squirrel Sound Repeller: https://bugspray.com/article/squirrels#best-sound-repeller-for-squirrels
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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Kristin says
I’m trying to get rid of skinks and lizards gallor! But I have a bunny family that lives out back, will this harm them??
Tech Support says
Kristin,
Our Pest Rid product will not harm any person, animal or insect. It’s only mode of action is to “repel” unwanted wildlife. Rabbits won’t acknowledge it so they’ll stay. But lizards and snakes don’t like it and stay off treated areas.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
http://www.bugspray.com
1-800-877-7290
Nancy M. says
Love that I was able to get this spray! I have been looking for something organic and this seems to do the job.
Christy Cox says
This is our second time buying this in the last couple of months. We got this for the little green tree frogs that cover the outside of our house at night. We wasn’t sure this was going to work when we placed the first order but it really worked!! It keeps the frogs away. I’m sure we’ll be placing another order.
Diana says
Not sure what is eating my plants, but the liquid spray seems to be working and this despite non-stop rain we’re having. New growth is just starting so I’m anxious to see if initial success holds up. If so, I would consider adding the granular Pest Rid to the spray to extend the effectiveness from 1 month to 3 between applications.
Tech Support says
@Diana:
Great to hear about the positive results thus far! No doubt the rain is no help and moving forward, here are some suggestions to help stop the problem.
First, knowing the “culprit” is big. There are many more “options” which hinge on what might be doing the damage and matching the best option to the problem is always the best approach. Pest Rid can cover most any aggressive animal or insect but there could be a “better” fit. So if possible, try to learn what is eating the targeted plant (deer, rabbit, turtle, rat, lizard, caterpillar, slugs, snails, etc.).
Second, using granules might help but if its something “flying” to the plant, they will serve no purpose which leads us back to knowing the culprit. In general, we have found spraying targeted plants seems to be best when plants are targeted but if its a crawling pest coming to visit, the granules can help too by making the trail to the food uncomfortable for them.
Technical Support
U-Spray Bugspray
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Mary says
Frog repellant works.
I have a York AC unit and had to repair the unit 4 times last summer because frogs kept getting into the circuit board and shorting it out. Haven’t had a call for repairs at all this summer since I have been spraying the repellent. I spray about every two-three weeks. Seems to have solved my problem with frogs that were attracted to the unit.
Lme says
Easy to use and Effective.
Items arrived on time in good condition. Application was easy. I applied the product on known areas where lizards were chillin’. They avoided the area and started colonizing other areas that I didn’t care if they colonized.
I’m not against wildlife but I got tired of hearing shriek’s of terror and observing jumps of fear on sighting a lizard.
The sprayer was handy but I poured the contents into a pump action sprayer for ease of use.
Ina says
I only need the refill. How do I order just the gallon?
Tech Support says
Ina,
If you scroll all the way to the top and then look to the left and start scrolling down, you’ll see the 32 oz is the first size you order for $20.00. The next item is the gallon, its $50.00. It will not come with a sprayer, its just the gallon.
Now if you want just a quart with no trigger sprayer; we’re sorry but the manufacturer does not pack it this way.
Technical Support
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Melissa Martin says
Works on small tree frogs for sure! We seem to have a ton of small green tree frogs that get on our porch walls in the summer as we live close to a small pond. I sprayed this in our mulch right in front of the porch & a few still come, though not nearly as many.
Griffith says
Does this spray work for bats nesting behind gutters between the gutter and the wall of the house? Also, I have a while house – will this product stain my paint?
Tech Support says
It won’t stain and it will work as long as you get it behind the shutters. Our Sound Repeller would get rid of them for sure too. Both are detailed in our article here:
Bats: https://www.bugspray.com/articles98/bats.html
Carolyn Chidomere says
I LOVE the redesigned packaging This was a very good move. Will continue to order product.
Jerry Sherman says
It works! Tried several tree frog repellents and Pest Rid is the only product that actually works. It’s been 3 weeks since we applied and still keeping the frogs away.
Kenneth Jesiel says
Quick Delivery! Fast delivery and seems to work so far!
Dan Allison says
How does this affect cats? We need to keep anoles away from the back door so they don’t come into the house but don’t want something that will chase the cat off the deck.
Tech Support says
Dan,
In general, our repellents can have a “cross repelling” feature. In this case Pest Rid does not. It will affect reptiles like snakes and lizards. Also amphibians like frog and newts. We have also seen it sometimes affect bats or birds nesting on a home. But for dogs, cats and other larger mammals, not much of an impact. This is especially true for animals which live in the home. So any of your pets won’t care. If a stray came around, it might notice and be curious but that’s about it.
Also remember this product does nothing to “harm” anything. Its merely an odor which exists in the wild. What makes Pest Rid effective is that it is concentrated and as such, not something animals might expect encounter when in the wild. For this reason they tend to avoid where its been applied.
In summary, there should be no impact on your pet, just the anoles. Your pet might notice it for a minute but then quickly forget and go about business as usual.
Technical Support
http://www.bugspray.com
Rod G says
Pest Rid is Awesome. The pest rid is the only product I use for pest control around my property. We had a frog problem in the past but not anymore. This stuff works wonders.
Matt Sales says
Frog spray, works great, will be buying more soon.
Kurtis Kessler says
Tree frogs are gone! Easy to apply. The strong odor dissipated after a day or two. The tree frogs left and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. I’m getting the gallon container next time.
Karen Bennett says
Great! We have so many little frogs that love our front porch. For years I have swept and hosed the area daily. They were peeing so much the paint was peeing on the side of the wall. I have been using for one week. I have to spray daily and they still leave some poops but it is so much better. I have ordered the granules and hopefully this will stop them from coming up . I also have several bats that like to roost there. I think the smell has stopped them also. Sure wish they would use the bat house I put up two years ago.
Wendy C says
IT WORKS!!! This product has gotten rid of and kept away the tree frogs from our lanai! No more mess to clean up. Thank you!!