PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Low odor concentrate which is mixed with water and has a broad inside and outside label. Works well for several pests and not only kills insects quickly but also repels them. Please note this product comes in many different sizes as listed here.
TARGET PESTS: Most insects including Ants, Bees, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Chiggers, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Elm Leaf Beetles, Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Kudzu Beetles, Ladybugs, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Mud Daubers, Pillbugs, Silverfish, Sowbugs, Bees, Cockroaches, Scorpions, Spiders, Stinkbugs, Ticks, Wasps, Wood Infesting Beetles and just about any pest found on the outside of homes.
WHERE TO USE IT: Outside or inside as needed.
RATE OF APPLICATION: 1 ounce to a gallon of water; 1 gallon of mixed solution can cover 500-1000 sq/ft of surface area depending on what you’re treating. For porous surfaces like raw wood, you’ll only get 500 sq/ft per gallon. For painted surfaces, vinyl siding, etc., 1 gallon of mixed material can cover 1000 sq/ft.
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Corrie says
I have three cats in the house; will this be safe for them to be around if I use it indoors? Also, my problem is with ladybugs. Is it more effective to use this outside, around my home, or inside around windows and doors?
admin says
If you review our Ladybug control article, you’ll learn that in general, the Cypermethrin is best used outside on the homes exterior to keep ladybugs off the home. This will reduce the amount nesting on the home and getting into living areas. So be sure to treat in the fall to stop them from using the home in the winter.
Now in the spring, you need to treat the same way to get them as they’re leaving. This way all the ones you kill now won’t come back next fall.
You’ll also see in our article that the recommended product for use inside is the Phantom or Dforce aerosol. And its not that the Cypermethrin won’t work inside. Its just that either of these aerosol’s are better suited for use inside.
Personally I like the Phantom because it goes on “dry” and is odorless making it ideal for use inside – especially around windows and doors. But the Dforce will work just as well.
Lastly, all the items we list in our article can be used safely inside around people and pets if you use them as the video below says (we have these safety videos posted on the bottom of every product page) so be sure to view it for all the information you’ll need to learn how to store, mix and apply our products safely and properly. We also have more information posted here:
Product Safety: http://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
Here are direct links to the information and products listed above:
Phantom Aerosol: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/aerosol/pt-phantom-17-5oz
D-Force: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/aerosol/d-force-14-oz-aerosol
Ladybugs: http://www.bugspray.com/articles98/ladybugs.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 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.
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tommie scalley says
Can I use Viper in an insecticide smoker? Would it be safe?
admin says
Are you asking if you can “fog” with Viper? I’m not quite sure what you mean by “insecticide smoker” but if its a hot fogger, then no, Viper would not be a good choice. This is because its a water based product and designed for use as a liquid spray and not as a hot fog.
But we do carry several options that can be used in hot foggers.
We have a “ready to use” oil based spray that works well. Basically its pre mixed and ideal for small machines and in cases where you only need to use 1-3 gallons of product a season. It can be seen here:
Insecticide 300: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/insecticide-300-ob-gallon
We also sell the deodorized oil separately and to save money, you can opt to mix your own spray using this oil and some Cirrus concentrate. This would be the better option if you fog a lot of material over the course of a year.
Deodorized Oil: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/deodorized-oil
Cirrus: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/cirrus_fogging_concentrate.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.
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dan says
I have a 1 year old son and a small dog. Is this safe to use indoors and if so what areas?
Thanks!
admin says
This product is definitely safe for use inside which is why it has extensive labeling to support such use. That being said, there are some guidelines you should follow all of which are covered in the “safety video” located just above (right under the “add to cart” buttons). Its the one labeled “CONCENTRATE SAFETY”. We also have more info posted about how safe our products are to use here:
Product Safety: http://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
Jonathan
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Bill says
Can this be used with a hose end sprayer such as the GILMOUR DIAL-A-MIX 499?
Thanks!
Bill
admin says
Bill,
Absolutely yes. This sprayer has a dial used to set the flow of concentrate added to its tank and if you adjust it to .5 or 1.0 oz per gallon for Cypermethrin, you’ll get the proper mixture needed for most any application.
And if you’re needing to spray a large area, well then a hose end sprayer can be a big time saver. No doubt it pumps product fast but more importantly, it can help by getting the thorough coverage certain jobs need. You just can’t do this with any standard pump sprayer so for many jobs, this sprayer is the way to go.
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Chris says
Hello,
Will this product work for killing Cicada killer Wasps?
admin says
Chris,
Yes. If you review our Cicada Killer control article, you’ll learn there are two ways to control their nests. The most common is to drench them using this product, Cypermethrin. The other is to dust them with Drione Dust. Both methods can be read about here:
Cicada Killers: http://www.bugspray.com/articles99/cicadakillers.html
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Jeff says
Will the Cypermethrin hurt my vinyl siding as in stain or discoloring it? My wife sprayed some bee’s with a spray I get from work called CRC wasp and hornet killer and it stained my siding. Also, I’m having an issue with hornets under my deck. It’s a little wet at times and they seem to love going into the mud. Is this product going to keep them away from area? I’m currently redirecting water away to get rid of the problem but just in case I can’t keep it totally dry will this help?
admin says
No doubt any kind of “wasp freeze” contains all kinds of solvents which can stain. In fact, if you read the label on the can, I bet it says to keep the spray off of any plant, bush, tree as well as anything plastic, vinyl, etc. That’s because of the solvents. Most every can of wasp freeze contains solvents which will kill any kind of plant, stain vinyl siding and some will even etch marks on glass.
But Viper Cypermethrin won’t do anything like this if you apply the liquid form. In fact its labeled for use on plants, siding, etc. and will also work great for treating the ground where you have wasps making nests.
Basically if you mix up 1 oz per gallon of water, anything sprayed will die and where you spray it insects will avoid so it should prove to be the perfect material for your problem.
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
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Beth says
I’m looking for a way to keep the bald-faced hornets off of my balcony but one that won’t hurt the hummingbirds that feed there. Is Viper-C a good product for this (spraying the railing, floor, etc.)? Currently using EcoSmart Organic Pest Control which I had on hand. It does repel them for a day or two but it doesn’t last very long. I’m 3 stories up and have no idea where the nest is.
Thanks for any advice!
admin says
Viper would be a great option and it won’t have any impact on the hummingbirds. Mix it at the rate of 1 oz per gallon of water and apply it to all exposed decking and rails that you want to protect. I happen to keep a couple of hummingbird feeders on my backyard deck and the nectar tends attracts both wasps and ants. But I use the Viper once a month on all the surfaces and it keeps these pests away quite effectively.
Cheers,
Jonathan
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Michael says
My son recently developed a severe and potentially deadly reaction to Wasps and Hornets. Will this product kill both of these? Also, I see that this product is used as a preventative measure which is what I am mainly looking for along common walkways, sitting areas, etc. around our property. I read the component breakdown of Cypermethrin and it seems that it breaks down very rapidly once dispensed, especially in soil (1 to 2 days). How is it considered preventative? My last question relates to other animals. We are on a farm that has chickens, goats etc., is this product safe for all these type animals?
admin says
First and foremost, Cypermethrin will provide long lastly residual. Certainly 30-45 days when applied out in the open environment; longer when used inside the home. I’m not sure where you got the 1-2 days but I assure you this is not correct.
Now “pyrethrin” is very much a short lived active and though Cypermethrin is closely related to pyrethrin, its definitely very different in ma ny areas with one strong feature being that Cypermethrin is much more persistent.
Next, its a great choice for keeping wasps and hornets away since they will readily detect it and avoid where its been applied.
Lastly, Cypermethrin is safe for use in all the areas you listed even if people, pets or other animals are present/active. Just follow the safety guidelines explained in our video. This video can be seen at the bottom of the Cypermethrin page here:
Cypermethrin: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/viper-cypermethrin
More info about how safe our pesticide products are to use around the home can be seen here:
Product Safety: http://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
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
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Michael says
@admin: Thank you for the quick response! I got the info about cypermethrin from Wikipedia. Although I may have been confused concerning the 1 to 2 days (I’ve looked at several options for this). It says that it breaks down quicker in sunlight etc. but does not give a time frame. I do see that bifenthria and essentria ic3 also seem to be potentially good at the use I am looking for. Can you give me your opinion on the best option? I am looking more for a repellent than a killer. Although killing is just fine. Include some links for the best product for me. Thanks!
admin says
Cypermethrin is what you need. Its way more “detectable” by flying pests and overall, more acutely toxic in the short term. So when its active, you’ll get better results compared to either Bifenthrin or Essentria. Now Bifenthrin might last longer out in the open but it takes a lot longer to affect insects and it won’t repel nearly as well so for your needs, the Cypermethrin is undoubtedly the way to go.
Jonathan
Chris McNeil says
Purchased this just in case I have issues with carpenter bees later on. I’ve been dealing with these for 2 years and just now thought that I can spray their nests (sort of). Turns out their galleries should be dusted and corked first, then you can spray the fence posts with this pesticide, but I’d already had a local pest company spray my posts before this purchase. But rather than stain the posts right away (to hold in the pesticide), I decided to purchase additional pesticide (a concentrate) that I could spray on in a couple months. An alternative is to purchase a paint/stain additive that will inhibit the bees from boring new holes.
Mel Davenport says
I used this product mixed in a pump sprayer to treat the inside of my house for a sudden bug infestation (small roach looking insects). That was four days ago and I haven’t seen any moving since I sprayed. It does, however, have a pretty strong odor that took about 4 or 5 hours to dissipate. I also used it in my old barn this morning to try and reduce the wasps and carpenter bees. It seems to have worked.
Michael Hoxter says
Great product!
Robin Vasichek says
This product is amazing! I live in a cedar sided house and the carpenter bees were a big problem. I spray the house 3 or 4 times a year, depending on rain, and no more bees dive bombing you and no more holes in the siding. This even keeps the wood peckers away.
David Ludwig says
Viper Really Works. I have been using the Viper and the bugs are dead usually in 24 hours. Using as directed, in the spring and fall, has kept my hone bug free for several years now. Living in a rural area where you’ll find many different bugs is a must do in my case. Anyone that has a bug problem should do as I have. The service I have received from Bug Spray has been the best I have ever received when ordering and the shipping has been great. Dave Ludwig
Chau Tran says
Good. Works on stink bugs.
Lana Toews says
Is Viper and Drione Dust safe around edible plants like Rhubarb? The earwigs and sowbugs are eating on the stalks. Thank you, Lana
admin says
Lana,
If you plan on harvesting the Rhubarb than no, you won’t want to use either since they’re not labeled for use on fruits or vegetables. But we have Permethrin Dust and Vegetables Plus Permethrin. Both are labeled for use on garden vegetables and will work well on earwigs, sowbugs and a wide range of other pests.
Permethrin Dust: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/dust/viper-perm-dust-4-lb
Vegetables Plus Perm: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/veg-plus-10-perm.html
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Vivian Campbell says
Great product! Worked like a charm. Perfect size for the job that I needed it for. Came to me in record time. Instructions for use and well packed. Thank you and I will continue to do business with this company.
Barrett Hanson says
Spiders be gone! This is a very reliable product, quick action, low application odor that quickly fades. Very carpet friendly. I have never had an issue along a carpeted edge. Quick action and lasting effects. I would recommend this product.
Richard Nobile says
Great product and a Great company! I have purchased from BugSpray.com for a number of years to rid my property of Cicada Killers. At one point a few years ago, they had taken over virtually all of my lawn. I went to Bug Spray .com, purchased the Viper, and Spreader Sticker, and have now almost eliminated them entirely. Their products worked much better than the insect service I had used to get rid of these pests!
David says
Hey. Can this product be applied with a pressure washer with a chemical injector?
admin says
David,
It can. But you have to be careful the unit is able to mix it correctly. Viper is labeled for use at 1/2 to 1 oz per gallon of water. So if your machine can mix it this fine, you should be okay. But we’ve seen big variances with pressure washers meaning they can sometimes say they’re mixing it at 1 oz per gallon but really be applying it at a much higher rate.
So to be sure, experiment with it by testing the machine with some kind of “fake” concentrate. Pump out 5 gallons by filling a 5 gallon pail and if you can confirm the “concentrate” used for the test was reduced by 5 oz, you should be fine.
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Barbara Freeburg says
This does work well. What a relief!! So tired of being bombarded by stink bugs, and this gets rid of them. I would recommend this product to anyone who has a bug problem.
Bernard VanEaton says
Great product!
Karen Terrell says
Used this outside around the house & in basement. Worked well for camel crickets , spiders, and Beatles. Would recommend.
Frank Garner says
AWESOME! As you go On-Line today searching for an acceptable solution for the problem you are experiencing at the time, you ALWAYS wonder what will be the outcome. After I did my research, I placed an order…. WELL, this was a Bull’s-eye. I cleaned my home in preparation of spray applications. Applied the product and within the week or so, I began to see a full reduction in the pest (Hister Beetles). I am convinced that the product works. Thank You. Today, they are almost gone and I have spray leftover.
Charles Zhe says
Use: Carpenter Bee spray
Fast ship, great product. Excellent transaction.
Alexa says
Hi there. I was wondering if this is safe to use in a household with many reptiles (lizards) as pets? I’ve read that it can repel lizards by destroying their food source, but not sure if it would harm the lizards themselves if the product was used in the same room or in the house. Thanks!
Tech Support says
Alexa,
The general answer is no. When used according to the label, it won’t pose a hazard to people or pets – even when used inside the home. An dsince lizards and other reptiles tend to avoid where this product is applied, they shouldn’t be getting a significant exposure when applied properly.
That being said, what is your target pest? We have many items for many different pests and if there could be another option better suited for use around pets given your concern.
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Alexa says
We have a wasp problem and they now live both inside and outside of our house, so looking for a product that would be safe for our pets (bird, dog, cat, and lizards).
Tech Support says
Alexa,
If you review our wasp control article, you’ll learn there are two products which should be applied. First, puff Drione Dust into every crack and crevice you can reach. Focus on areas where you suspect they might be entering. Common entry points will include soffits, overhangs, gutters, windows, doors, shutters and under layered siding like cedar shakes or masonite. Apply the Drione with a Hand Duster.
Drione: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/dust/drione-dust
Hand Duster: https://bugspray.com/equipment/dusters/crusader
Drione will penetrate all these areas and make them unusable by insects like wasps. Furthermore, treatments will last 6-12 months so you generally only need to apply some once a year.
After applying the Drione, let it sit for 1-2 days and then spray all exterior siding with the Cypermethrin listed above. Mix 1 oz per gallon of water and apply 1 gallon for every 500 sq/ft of surface area being treated. Cypermethrin is highly repellent to wasps meaning they’ll stay away from treated areas. Reapply once a month until they’re gone; once every 2-3 months to make sure they don’t come back.
Lastly, both Drione and Cypermethrin are safe to use in and around the home when applied properly and will pose no hazard to people or pets. More info on how to use them safely can be learned by viewing our “safety video’s” which are at the bottom of every product page. Additional info can be found here:
Product Safety: http://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
More information on this pest can be found here:
Wasp Control: http://bugspray.com/article/wasp.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.
Cheers,
Jonathan
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Joyce Miltenberger says
It looks like it’s working! This product, combined with the Drione dust, appears to be doing the job. We sprayed the whole exterior of the cabin this weekend after doing a complete exterior dusting last week. I usually find 10+ wasps in the Master bedroom every day. Today, 2 days later, I found zero. Zero! Finally it looks like we can stay in the cabin overnight. I found some stink bugs, but they were pretty much dead. Also see less activity outside with carpenter bees. They are awful this year in VA. I like it!
Shannon Thompson says
Prompt delivery. Waiting for weather conditions to improve to use product.
Terry McClure says
Can this product be put on horses to keep the horse flies from biting them?
Tech Support says
Terry,
Its not labeled for use on horses (or any animal for that matter) so no, this would not be a good choice. Cypermethrin is good for applying to any surface where flies are landing such as the siding of a barn, the walls of a stable, etc.
And for directly treating the horses, go with either Permethrin 10 or Essentria IC.
Permethrin 10: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/permethrin-10
Essentria IC3: https://bugspray.com/exempt/liquid/eco-excempt-gal
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Lindy Carter says
Very good product. Easy to use and so far has worked as advertised.
Ronald Mizell says
Super fast shipping ! Added to my favorites. Really good packaging. And above all friendly.
Ryan Morris says
Hi,
I have wasps that are attracted to my children’s wooden swing set/jungle gym. Is this a safe product for this type of application seeing that my youngest WILL put his hands in his mouth after touching the wood? Thank You for taking the time to read my comment.
Tech Support says
Ryan,
When mixed and applied properly, there should be no issue. This is because the product will be diluted and displaced so much there won’t be a “significant” amount of material available for anyone to transfer enough from the wood onto their hands. This is even more “true” when the treated surfaces are absorbant. Such is the case when treating cement, wood, etc.
Now if you’re still not comfortable using this active, why not go with the NBS? This is a true repellent made with essential plant oils. It will work just as well at repelling insects like wasps and do so with even less cause for concern.
NBS Repellent: https://bugspray.com/exempt/additive/nbs-paint-additive-16-oz
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Robin Vasichek says
Works A-OK! This stuff works very well. Good packing and fast shipping too.
Cheryl S. says
WOW’d – Great Stuff! OH MY!!! I am WOW’d by this product! I diluted it with water and put it in a pump-sprayer. I sprayed my entire house. (even though the wasps were only by my garage) I did it in the evening when the mud daubers are not active, and by the next day….I saw one wasp kinda look around and then he flew off…..I haven’t seen them since. I was not expecting it to work soooo quickly, but it did. Now, I will do it again in 30 days whether I see more wasps or not, and then do it again 30 days later, I’m hoping I should be good till next spring. I combined 2 gal of water with 2 oz of viper cypermethrin into the pump sprayer. I put it on pretty heavy around garage area….and normally everwhere else. I have a fairly large house, so the nex! t treatment I will just do 1gal to 1oz. My recommendation is to start out with 1gal to 1oz and see if you need to mix more. Definitely buy this if you have a problem with Mudd dauber wasps.
Maureen Nichols says
Finally!! I have had a problem with Cicada Killers in my backyard for about 5 years. This year I decided to try something new to get rid of them. I get up at the crack of dawn everyday, before the bees are moving about and spray this inside each new nest. I have had great success as there has been a female in each nest. Once I fill the hole, the bee crawls out and I stomp on it. Hoping for it it continue to work. Now, to find something to get rid of the males that are flying about.
Dave Kaufman says
I could not trap the carpenter bees and after just 1 use they disappeared.
Karen says
Good product. This product worked really good. It took care of our cicada wasps.
richard says
My hummingbirds can’t feed at their feeders since honeybees found them. What can I use that will repel the bees without killing them but also not drive off the hummers? Thanks very much.
Richard
Tech Support says
Richard,
Try applying Pest Rid to the hummingbird feeders surfaces where the bees are landing. I’ve used it to repel yellow jackets on my feeder. I used it just once and they never returned. It also stopped ants. Pest rid won’t bother the hummingbirds and it doesn’t kill insects either.
Pest Rid Spray: https://bugspray.com/exempt/liquid/pest-rid-exempt-liquid-repellent
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Rea Bohnsack says
This stuff is great. We use this every year along with spreader sticker for boxelder bugs. I watch so when they start to hatch I spray a couple times a day until I don’t see any more. Its so nice not to have those pesky bugs all over the buildings. I recommend this to everybody.
Gary says
It’s stink bug season. For several years we have been spraying a mix of dish detergent and water directly on bugs. It kills them but has no deterrent effect. Our goal is to prevent Fall swarming and late Fall nesting.
What is the best product and application? — Thx
Tech Support says
Gary,
For the exterior of the home, there is no better agent than the product listed above, cypermethrin. Mix 1 oz per gallon of water and expect to use 2-3 gallons to treat your homes exterior effectively.
Cypermethrin will kill any active stink bugs there now and offer a strong residual which will keep others away and off your home for several weeks. The key to preventing stink bugs from invading every fall is to use a strong repellent and there is nothing better than cypermethrin. One treatment done now will last into October and if you do at least one more treatment by the middle of October, you should get excellent results that will carry over through the whole winter.
I also recommend you read our Stink Bug article which goes over all other treatments/strategies you can do. As you’ll learn, once a home has been “marked”, more and more stink bugs will return every year to use the home for the winter. And though the exterior treating will help, you may still need to treat inside with the aerosol we list and set up some traps. These efforts will help minimize the problem for the whole winter just in case they’re finding a way in you miss when treating the homes exterior.
More information on this pest can be found here:
Stink Bugs: http://www.bugspray.com/article/stinkbug.html
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Gaylord Smart says
I’ve used Viper before in my home for German roaches and it broke their backs!! I’ve never seen anything like it!! I’m back in my home now so can I use it in a chest of drawers where clothing will be stored later? In kitchen cabinets, can goods, dishes, counter tops, etc?? How long should I wait before use after application?? Thanks!!
Tech Support says
Gaylord,
No doubt Viper is a fast working, strong active. But you should limit the treatments to baseboards, around appliances and the exterior of the home. For cabinets, pantries, clothes dressers, etc., the best option is one of our gel baits listed in our cockroach article here:
http://bugspray.com/cockroach-control.html
These bait can be used without having to remove anything and you’ll see plenty of dead roaches within a day or two after they feed.
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Earnest Klaus says
Looking for fire ant control, for about two acres, can this be used for this? We spot treat the mounds but with no real headway.
Tech Support says
Earnest,
No doubt the most complete way to treat a fireant mound is to drench them with a cypermethrin solution. Most mounds will take 1/2 to 1 gallon of material but if you have the time to treat and want to kill each nest completely and with no chance of them relocating elsewhere, this is the way to go. The standard process is to mix 1/2 oz of concentrate per gallon of water and then using a pick axe or rebar stake, make 5-8 holes in the mound just prior to drenching it. Next, pour the material into the holes and watch them die. In most cases, the nest is shut down within a few minutes and even if you have to treat 1-2 acres, the process could be completed in one morning.
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Abbie says
Hi, I have major stink bug issues all over my front porch & really all over the side(s) of my house for that matter. Their driving me insane, they really come out on warm days. From what I’ve read they live under the vinyl siding. I want to buy the above spray. How do I spray to kill the ones that are living under the siding? Or should I just spray on warm days when their out? I have thousands and thousands of them.
Thanks you for your HELP!
Tech Support says
Abbie,
If you read our stinkbug control article, you’ll learn all treatment options available and though the Cypermethrin above is good for surface spraying the siding to keep them away, you really need to dust the homes exterior under the siding. More on this can be read about in our article here:
http://bugspray.com/article/stinkbug.html#how-to-treat-wall-voids-or-attics-for-stink-bugs
You’ll need the Deltamethrin Dust and a good hand duster.
Delta Dust: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/dust/deltamethrin-dust
Hand Duster: https://bugspray.com/equipment/dusters/crusader
Now if you can’t reach most of the siding, a great investment is our Dustick. This will let you reach up a good 25 feet and is well worth the investment.
Dustick: https://bugspray.com/equipment/dusters/dustick
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.
Cheers,
Jonathan
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Jola Harvel says
We had an infestation on our Black Locust of twig bores. We killed them with PT-Cykick. We’re waiting until spring to spray the tree with this to keep the parent moths away and kill any eggs they lay.
Laminda Roberts says
Hello, I have a major major major roach problem I have been calling bug man after bug man and they want too much to treat. I got some viper from a friend of mine. Bugs are dying, so how long do I need to wait before I can use my kitchen cabinets again? I just read about the gel, and honestly I have never seen them this bad before in my life. I sprayed so much that i left a puddle in places. So live ones will wall through it. I haven’t done the bottom cabinets yet. So just needing a time frame to clean up dead bugs and put my dishes back.
Tech Support says
Laminda,
If you take some time to review our cockroach article, you’ll learn about the best approach to use for this pest. And as our article explains, you need to use a very different spray compared to Viper along with the gel. Unfortunately you’ve already sprayed with the Viper and though it will most likely kill a bunch of bugs, its not likely to kill them all. This happens because roaches can easily detect its Viper and will readily avoid where its been applied. This means some of the roaches will survive the treatments you’ve done and in turn, move to other areas in the home to form new nests and start reproducing again.
For now, you can leave the treatments to let it run its course and after 4-6 weeks, if you’re still seeing roaches, get our products and put them to use. Alternatively you could opt to wipe everything now in an attemtp to remove the Viper which would allow you to start anew using our recommendations. But if you tried spraying and baiting with our products directly over the surfaces you treated with Viper, it wouldn’t work since the Viper would essentially destroy our spray and bait making by rendering it ineffective.
Sorry for the bad news but maybe you’ll get lucky… If not, get what we have in our article and I’m 100% sure you’ll get rid of them for good.
More information on this pest can be found here:
Cockroaches: http://bugspray.com/cockroach-control.html
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Richard Harrisom says
I have a number of black pines that have been effected with Eastern Pine Boror Beetles. I lost some but others seem to be holding on. I was told that the pines should be sprayed a few times a year to control any further infestation. Which product should I be using to accomplish this?
Thanks, Rich
Tech Support says
@Richard Harrisom:
Rich,
The concentrate on this page, cypermethrin, is well suited for the job as explained in our article here:
Pine Borers: http://bugspray.com/article/pinebark.html#best-pine-bark-beetle-spray
Use at least 1 oz per gallon (up to 2 oz per gallon is fine too) and plan on spraying once in the spring and once in the fall using any of the listed sprayers we have in our article.
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Rebecca S. says
I know it works. I’ve been using Viper since I moved to the mountains in 2009. We have lots of different insects and bees here, and it works on all of them. I’ve sold my neighbors on this product too.
Rea Bohnsack says
The best stuff! This is the only thing I have found that kills box elder bugs. It works great. I mix it with spreader sticker & keep some in my sprayer all the time so when I need to wipe out any kind of bugs I’m ready.
Maureen Nichols says
It works! I have used this product for a few years to help get rid of Cicada Killers that seem to enjoy nesting in my yard. I go out early morning and evening and fill the holes. As long as I use this to get rid of the females, I don’t have as many males flying in the yard. I had no problem with placing the order or receiving the product.
Donna Coldsmith says
So far, so good! I had a LOT of cicada killers for the second year. Ruining my lawn. I poured this in the holes. I saw a few for a couple of days but haven’t seen any for about a week. The holes don’t seem active anymore so I’m crossing my fingers this worked!
Gary L. says
My vinyl siding is a light cream color and I was afraid of staining the siding. Absolutely no stains. The spiders were crawling out everywhere and were dead in seconds. Great product!
Patricia says
Order was delivered sooner then expected, just in time for STINK BUG invasion! Not so sure it was going to work since the words stink bug not on the kill list on back of bottle. Surprise, only after the product dried did it take to working. Ordered 2 bottles and it mixed enough for 2 story house around the windows. Seems a little pricey but don’t care if it works. We are not totally bug free but seems better then if we have done nothing. We live right in their breeding grounds 60 acres of hay field, garden and woods. I am sure we will be purchasing more if needed.
Eric Mocsari says
Both products are destroying a Box Elder infestation of my daughters home. I have used these products before on my home years ago with the same results. Highly recommended!!
David Ludwig says
Best deal for sprays. Having bought and used bug sprays over the last several years, the bugspray.com dealers have been the best I’ve found. They are always ready to help with any info or needed sprays they sell.
J. Vale says
I have a huge problem with cluster flies. There are hundreds of them that plague the family throughout the winter months. Since they lay their eggs in damp grassy areas, would it be a good idea to spray VIPER CYPERMETHRIN on the grass? We have a 1/2 acre, but if that works, we would be willing to do it. We recently had a newborn and we worry about these insects. Thank you in advance.
Tech Support says
J.
Did you review our article on cluster flies here?
Cluster Flies: https://bugspray.com/cluster-fly.html
In the article you’ll learn that once a house is “scented” (which means marked with cluster fly pheromone), flies from all over will come to your home every summer and fall. That means even if you could treat your whole property and your neighbors yard and his neighbors yard etc., you would never be able to treat enough land to prevent flies from finding your home. Cluster flies will literally “fly” miles looking for a good place to nest. And good places to them are homes which have had previous fly activity.
For that reason treating your yard would be an effort of futility. True, it would kill developing flies. But the ones developing in your yard may not even be going to your home so what’s the point? And even if you did kill them all, it won’t stop all the countless thousands of others which will find your home this summer and fall if you don’t protect it.
Long story short, your best mode of defense is explained in our article. For now, set up window traps and treat around the windows with the Phantom we have listed. These two treatments will get rid of the problem in the living space.
Next, dust the attic and as many wall voids as you can. After they get dusted, dust up under your homes siding using Drione. This alone should remedy the problem and then next fall, spray the homes exterior just to ensure more don’t try to use it but if you a proper dusting, odds are high you won’t need to spray. Taking away their points of entry with Drione is by far the best way to stop them from using a structure for over wintering.
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Thomas Brant says
I’ve found that applying the combination of Viper Cypermethrin and the spreader sticker to the cicada wasp mounds per your instructions has been a very effective way of dealing with those pests.
Gary Enlow says
The recommendation of Viper plus Sticker-Spreader has worked great so far on my BB problem. There was a good initial knock-down as well as a good residual effect so far on the “Boxy Bugs”.
April torres says
Is this a safe product to spray on a kids play set? The wasps land on the play set to eat the wood for their nest. They don’t build their nest on the play set they just land on it and leave. My kids are so scared to play on it now. Would this product also keep the wasps from landing on the playset?
Tech Support says
April,
Once the treatment dries, your children would not be exposed to anything hazardous. As explained in our safety faq’s, the amount of material being applied is just not enough to pose a hazard.
Product Safety: http://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
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Ellen Anderson says
This product is easy to use, just follow the instructions to mix in your sprayer and spray where it is needed. It worked very well in our combat of these elm seed beetles. I am so very glad that I came across it cause nothing else I tried worked on these creatures.
Amanda Dunmire says
We have a cow pasture next to our house. The hundreds of flies lay on my house’s siding and pool all evening to catch the sun. Will this work to spray directly on my siding? If so, how long will it be effective?
Tech Support says
Amanda,
In general, Cypermethrin is very active on flies and treatments should last several weeks (3-4). I’d start with a small amount of the concentrate to see how well it works. If it holds up long enough, you should be able to use it all season once a month and keep them away. But if you find its breaking down too quickly, change to Onslaught. It uses a “micro encapsulated” formulation so it will last 2-3 months for sure. But its not as “strong” initially so you might want to start with the Cypermethrin first.
Onslaught: http://bugspray.com/insecticide/liquid/onslaught
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Shoregurl says
Excellent product. I had carpenter bees every year on ornamental bushes right next to our front windows and walkway..very annoying. I have tried for years and no luck to make them go away. This product worked on first application. Easy to use and assemble. I am happy to give this product five star review.
David Shanahan says
Seems to be a good product.
Rudolph says
Ok- I have little black beetles that have infested my pine tree rows. Felled one 30’ and want to save the remaining. Is this product safe for me to apply in a sprayer that can reach that high?
Tech Support says
Rudolph,
Spray as many trees as possible to give them a chance at not getting infested. When spraying “up”, we recommend wearing at least safety googles and in some cases, a face mask. Here are links to these on our site:
Goggles: http://bugspray.com/equipment/safety/safety-goggle-basic
Face Shield: http://bugspray.com/equipment/safety/face-shield-kit
Mix 1-2 oz per gallon of water and reach up as high as possible.
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Frank Cioffi says
Works Great! Had a infected tall pine, took it down and treated the other pines.
LEONARD MAX says
Does this product prevent mud dubbers from forming?
Tech Support says
Leonard,
Yes. Its highly repellent to them so they’ll stay away from where its been applied.
Technical Support
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Allyson says
Does this work to repel rodents at all?
Tech Support says
Allyson,
Sorry but no. Its an insecticide and as such, will only work on insects.
Now if you’re looking for a good rodent repellent, use Pest Rid Granules on the ground and then spray over the top of them with Pest Rid Spray. Use this around the home to keep them out. Once inside the home, use our Ultra Sound Repeller to keep them out of attics, crawl spaces and living spaces too.
Pest Rid Granules: http://bugspray.com/exempt/granule/pest-rid-exempt-granules-2-pound
Pest Rid Spray: http://bugspray.com/exempt/liquid/pest-rid-exempt-liquid-repellent
Sound Repeller: https://bugspray.com/repellents/sound/usd-animal-repeller-wireless-remote-led.html
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Emily Jones says
Review Title: Boxelder bugs
We were infested! Knock down was immediate. Hoping it keeps them out of the house and garage this winter.
Jeff says
We had serious paper wasp activity at the peak of our third floor porch under the eaves. We sprayed Viper through the screen onto underside of the eaves. Within two days the wasps were gone and not one wasp inside screened in porch (before using Viper, we had 45 wasps inside porch in one day). Now we can enjoy our porch! We’ve used BugSpray.com for 35 years (formerly U-Spray It). Great employees and product line. We ordered it on a Saturday and received it Monday!
Jody Meusse says
No more flies!!! After years of dealing with cluster flies we used viper cypermethrin and the flies were gone. We initially found a few, but they were dead. Application to the house was under 30 minutes.
Sarah R. says
GREAT PRODUCT! IT WORKS!
We purchased Viper Cypermethrin because our mud dauber issue was out of control. We had tried every other kind of spray available. We were also using sticky traps specifically made for mud daubers, and they work, but the problem was still there. The traps only get a few of them. After spraying Viper Cypermethrin, within seconds, mud daubers were falling to the ground dead, and soon, absolutely none of them were around, anywhere! It’s been 2 weeks and we have not had to spray again. They have not come back. This is it! Stop looking for anything else! It’s quick and easy to use. Fantastic stuff!!
Jennifer B says
This product is amazing! I have been using this product to keep bugs and bees away since about 2002 I think. I love this company and this is where I go to figure out how to get rid of things. I recommend this company to all my friends.
Krystle says
We have a cutter bee problem in california but dont want 2 hurt or repel hummingbirds!
Tech Support says
Krystle,
If you intend on spraying the foliage of a shrub or tree, it will not affect hummingbirds or any bird for that matter, just insects. And for the most part, they’ll just ignore the treated vegetation. So spray what you want to protect from damaging pests.
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Robert Roos says
Worked great!! We live next to a large lake and we have had issues with May flies since we moved here 2 years ago. I sprayed my house and for the past month we have had very few around or in the house. They are in full swing now and we still have no issue with them on the house but to be safe, I am going to spray every month to stay ahead of them. We have also noticed that we don’t have the wasps, beetles, or fly’s that we usually deal with every summer.
Timothy Hargreaves says
Does the job! Jap beatles and stink bugs dead. Works, have used it for 20 years.
John Quinn says
Perfect Wasp Removal! I needed something for my potted Areca Palms to be able to move them. This works very quickly with no visible damage and I was able to safely move them within 24 hours. A strong petroleum odor at first quickly dissipates. Mixed in a 1-gallon tank sprayer, I used the remainder to spray the foundation of the house.
Gary Craft says
Viper spray is the best for ladybugs! This spray really works for lady bugs or any beatle. We sprayed around our windows and doors. They started dropping dead inside the house. Just incredible stuff,thank you so much!
Jerry Jackson says
Best Product Yet! The feedback and support from bugspray.com has resulted in the most effective product I have ever used for control/eradication of fire ants in our yard!
Bob Heinz says
This is a great universal pest control. work great and have been using for years.
Natalie says
Amazing! This stuff works!!! Incredibly easy to use. And it worked so quickly. Hundreds of ladybugs taken care of, and even when they returned to my house 2 weeks later, they didn’t survive. Will continue to use this each month to prevent further issues.
Louie says
Works awesome and we have noticed a big difference with just one application.
Cost of sprayer and Viper was far less than 1 application from a comercial bug exterminator plus I have enough Viper left over for 5 years of product application. I’m glad I found these guys because I will save tons of money.