PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Outside only formulation that works on just about any insect pest. Apply it using a good PUMP or HOSE END SPRAYER.
TARGET PESTS: CICADAS CLOVER MITES CHIGGERS GRASSHOPPERS LOCUSTS MILLIPEDES SPRINGTAILS
USE DIRECTIONS: The exact amount of Maxxthor needed will vary depending you target pests and in most cases, if you refer to our article where we list it for use we’ll have the recommended dose, application rate and frequency of treatments.
For most insects in turf and vegetation, 1 oz per 5,000 sq/ft will do the job. This means the 32 oz jug will cover 4 acres so it goes a long way. For tough crawling pests like centipedes, millipedes or cicada’s, 2 oz per 5,000 sq/ft.
When treating pests in thick vegetation, add SPREADER STICKER to the sprayer. This will ensure complete coverae whether you’re using the 1 oz per 5,000 or the full 4 oz 10,000. In other words, the 2 oz of Spreader Sticker per filling of the sprayer will be sufficient.
Basically Spreader Sticker enables the Bifen to better “coat” treated areas and target pests. This will enhance the performance of the treatment resulting in faster kills, better coverage and overall, better results.
RELATED PRODUCTS: 20 GALLON HOSE END SPRAYER MAXXTHOR SG GRANULES BITHOR
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$85.00 16 oz (819442)(N/A TO CALIFORNIA or NEW YORK)
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$120.00 32 oz (819443)(N/A TO CALIFORNIA or NEW YORK)
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$325.00 128 oz (819446)(N/A TO CALIFORNIA or NEW YORK)
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CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS – ORDER BITHOR IN PLACE OF MAXXTHOR EC (used the same way)
RECOMMENDED SPRAYER: 20 GALLON HOSE END
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RECOMMENDED ADDITIVE: SPREADER STICKER – add 2.5 oz with every 4 oz of Bifen added to hose end sprayer
$10.00 (451035) 8 oz
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$25.00 (451040) 32 oz
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Gonzo Vazquez says
How effective is Maxxthor on thrips? We have 5 ficus trees all thrip infested. What application method is suggested for treatment with Maxxthor. Not sure if a pump sprayer would work due to the size of the trees. All trees are trimmed on a regular basis. However, there is one tree that is larger in size in comparison to the others. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. It is sad how the thrips are damaging our trees. Thank you for your assistance.
Tech Support says
Gonzo,
If you read the article above, you’ll see we have two products you need to use.
The Maxxthor will kill whats active but not solve the problem. If you don’t think our pump spray will reach high enough (typically it can spray 15-20 feet up), get the Trombone sprayer which can reach 30-35 feet. The hose end is also very good. If you’re garden hose can reach high enough, so too will the hose end.
But also mentioned above is the Prothor and really, you need to use this as well. Prothor will provide ongoing long term protection of 6-12 months so its very important to use. Once in place, you won’t have to keep spraying with the Maxxthor.
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Pat DeSantis says
Great Company to do business. Customer service is great and very knowledgeable. Super fast shipping. Highly recommended!
Richard Alberts says
Is this product safe if my dogs go on the lawn after 24-48 hours?
Tech Support says
Richard,
Absolutely. Once the treatment dries, there will be no hazard to you, family, pets, etc. More about how safe our products are to use in and around the home can be read on our site here:
Product Safety: https://www.bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home
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yvonnie Perkins says
Chiggers are so bad in my yard and house. What do I need to kill them?
Tech Support says
Yvonnie,
If you read through our Chigger article, you’ll see we have three products you need.
For out in the yard, its the Maxxthor seen above.
For inside the yard, you need to spray Bithor mixed 1 oz per gallon.
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc.html
Lastly, for spot treating or protecting yourself by spraying clothing, Bug Off will do the job.
Bug Off Aerosol: https://bugspray.com/repellents/aerosol/bug-off-aerosol-repellent-8-oz
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TAMMIE MITCHELL says
I’m looking for a wasp/hornet deterrent. What would you recommend? Maxxthor ec?
Tech Support says
Tammie,
The Maxxthor is an excellent wasp repellent. Mix 1 oz per gallon of water and spray the homes exterior from the ground up to the gutters. Plan on using 2-3 gallons to get the job done.
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Mari Alaniz says
I am looking for a pesticide for bed bugs? Does Maxxthor have a product that is effective for bedbugs?
Tech Support says
Mari,
Maxxthor is not labeled for Bedbugs. But if you read through our Bedbug article, you’ll find we have Bithor which is excellent for bedbugs. Odorless and labeled for use in bedroom, bed frames and more. The article is here:
Bedbug Article: https://www.bugspray.com/article/bedbugs.html
The bithor can be found in our article here:
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc.html
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Nancy Carver says
I’m glad to have the opportunity to review the Bugspray products and customer service. We have only been using their products for about 2-3 weeks, BUT, we are very impressed. Customer service is good, quick and helpful. The Maxxthor EC and granules are definitely helping to eliminate our clover mites. Also, the Bithor and the FS-MP spray. We have had clover mites ever since we moved into our new home in 2016. We have a pest company currently, and had another one. We decided we need to become more pro-active and do something ourselves to help KILL THE CLOVER MITES. I believe with my whole heart, this company and their products is going to be the help we NEED! Thank you, Nancy Carver
Liz says
I’m in Colorado and have moths in my pine tree. Which product would be best?
Tech Support says
Liz,
See above, the Maxxthor EC is what you need.
More information on what to use inside can be read about in our article here:
Miller Moths: https://www.bugspray.com/article/millermoth.html
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Sue says
Flys seem to congregate in certain areas of my yard. What do you recommend for this?
Tech Support says
Sue,
It depends. If they’re nesting in the ground, say like cluster or crane flies, the Maxxthor EC above is the way to go. It will both kill active adults and larvae and its strong enough to repel them out of the yard for weeks.
IF you only have them coming around and landing in different areas, maybe feeding on honeydew or some other plant part, go with Prothor. It can be sprayed over plant foliage but will also be absorbed and work systemically. This way anything that tries to eat the plant will be affected and die. Treatments will last longer too, like 1-2 months. But this won’t work at repelling the flies like Maxxthor can. That means there is a good chance of you seeing ongoing activity but any that you see will eventually die and in theory, the amount you see should drop to near nil. But this could take time where Maxxthor is more immediate.
Prothor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/prothor_sc.html
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Mary Stevenson says
Can you purchase Maxxthor EC locally? I live in Colorado
Tech Support says
Mary,
Sorry but no.
Todd Lee says
We are trying to kill Bark Bettle. Will this the best product to use?
Is it best to spray for bark bottles? Or use a systemic? And if so what would be the best
Product yall sell for doing systemic for killin the bark bettle?
Tech Support says
Todd,
If you refer to our article, you’ll learn this is what you need for the bark beetles. But applying the systemic and fertilizer can be a big help along wit the FS MP.
Details on this can be found on our main site here:
Tree Borers: https://bugspray.com/tree-borer-control.html
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TODD says
Thanks that helps. But just to be clear. What is FS MP? And what systemic can I order from you?
Tech Support says
Todd,
I could copy and paste all our info onto this page but that would be inconsiderate to others and simply put, defeating the whole purpose of this page. The info is posted here and really, you should take the chance to read it over if you are to tackle this problem:
Tree Borers: https://bugspray.com/tree-borer-control.html
Each item is detailed, how to use it, how much to use, how frequently, etc. Review it all and if you have further questions, let us know.
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Stuart Burris says
Works for me! I have issues living by a lake with Mud Dobbers and used MAXXTHORE EC as prescribed and the problem is now solved. Works great!
Gene says
I am sold on this product to repel wasps and hornets around the house. Can you tell me when it is mixed water and hi-yield sticker will it stain vinyl siding. Seems like max Thor etc is what I need.
Thank You, Gene.
Tech Support says
Gene,
It will not stain your siding. Mix 1 oz of it with 1/2 oz of the Sticker per gallon of water.
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Kathy Hoyt says
I have horses and cows. Deer flies, common house flies, a z horse flies are terrible. Can I spray the area for these? What do you suggest? Can the animals return to grazing after it dries?
Tech Support says
Kathy,
You’ll be best served misting Bithor over the area with our Fogging machine. This will let you use very little product so it won’t pose a hazard to horses, cows. or other animals. The two actives in Bithor are super safe and long lasting too. Expect to get 1-2 week of protection from treatments once you get the problem under control (typically that takes 1-2 treatments a week for 2-3 weeks).
Bithor and Bugspray Fogger Kit: https://bugspray.com/equipment/foggers/bugspray-mist-fogger.html
Cecelia says
What is the best product for black beetles? And I just got new neighbors and I’ve noticed a few roaches so what would be best for roaches?
Tech Support says
If the beetles are outside, use the Maxxthor ec, 2.5 oz in our hose end sprayer and then add water to the 5 gallon line, hook it to your hose and spray the entire amount around the home.
Hose End: https://bugspray.com/equipment/sprayers/gilmour-20g-390
If the beetles are inside AND you want to treat for roaches, get our Roach Kit. You’ll only need this as it will control the beetles inside too.
Orthene Gentrol Kit: https://bugspray.com/insecticide/orthene-gentrol-kit.html
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Kevin Knaup says
I have been doing business with Bug Spray for the last couple years. I highly recommend this company. Their customer service is the best. Lots of companies out there will take days to return an email (if at all) with a question. Bug Spray will get back to you the same day if not within the hour. Excellent customer service and great products too!
Brandy says
We have a severe problem of fleas, elder bugs and a variety of other pesky bugs. We have 5+ acres. We run chickens, horses, a cow and and a few dogs. Can I use this product without harming my animals? It won’t be used on grazing fields.
Tech Support says
It can be used safely in these fields and will not pose a hazard to any of the local wildlife or livestock. Just keep animals off till it dries, usually takes an hour or less.
James Downer says
What is the best product for bagworms and when is the best time to treat?
Tech Support says
Right now is the best time to treat if you have them active. Our Maxxthor will penetrate bags and take them out. From October through spring, the Dormant Oil is best as it can penetrate bags even in the winter cold. Early spring into summer, the systemic Prothor and once summer arrives, the Maxxthor till Halloween.
Annette McLaughlin says
It really works! I had a very bad problem with bag worms on my Yews, Arborvitae and now my Cedars. The recommended items from local nurseries did not curb the problem. After doing some research online, I found the MAXXTHOR ED and purchased it. After one time of use, most of the bag worms died. I have some touch up spots that I didn’t reach the 1st time. I am so very pleased with this product. Also I purchased other items of interest. The measuring tool for the product is easy to follow. Not much is needed. It is worth the price of saving my landscape!
Marie says
Will the Maxxthor EC stain dark colour vinyl siding?
Tech Support says
Marie,
Actually none of our products labeled for use on exterior siding will stain (or else they would not be labeled for those application sites) and the Maxxthor certainly will not.
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ScottTheakston says
Will this product work on Spittlebugs? Thank you!!
Tech Support says
Scott,
For sure, great on spittlebugs.
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Laura M says
I need a product that will kill and prevent common flies but will NOT harm the honey bees we keep. Do you have anything that can do this?
Tech Support says
Laura,
There are several things to consider when wanting to treat around the home and NOT impact bees. The one type of product you don’t want to use is anything “non repellent”. Such products are very “stealthy” and not detectable by insects. Maxxthor is exactly the opposite.
So Maxxthor is highly repellent.This means bees will notice it and avoid it as will other pests. And it will only stay where you apply it. So first, bees will ignore it and if you’re treating turf, stay off it. If you’re treating the side of the home, they’ll stay off that area too. But obviously spraying a beehive would kill them so keep a good 75-100 feet clear of the hives and you’ll be fine. You could probably treat closer if you have to but the 100 foot rule will work every time.
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herman says
What kind of animal or bug drills holes in Pecan trees?
Tech Support says
Herman,
Some type of Wood Borer for sure. Most likely exit holes too. You can read more on them in our article here:
Wood Borer: https://bugspray.com/wood-borer-treatment-cabinet.html
I’d recommend this spray (the Maxxthor above) for spraying as much of the bark as you can. I also recommend the FS MP Aerosol for treating all holes you can reach.
FS MP: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/aerosol/fs-mp-insectidie-15-oz.html
Lastly, if the pecans are NOT being harvested, systemically treat them with the Prothor detailed in the Wood Borer article for the longest protection.
Prothor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/prothor_sc.html
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Gene Carney says
I inquired with this company about problems I had with wasps, hornets, and ants on the exterior of my home and an occasional spider on the interior. One spider is too many for my wife. The representative replied quickly and recommended two products. One was Maxthor EC with a sticker for the exterior and Bithor for the interior. One other concern was staining of the siding and other surfaces. The Rep informed me that if water would not stain, these products would not stain. I obtained both of these and applied them according to directions and within two days our problems were solved. Unbelievable! No more wasps nesting and crawling behind the siding or ants running all over the walks and in the garage. If you have similar problems with insects, you can quickly and effectively eliminate them for a fraction of the cost of an exterminating service. It is more relaxing indoors and outdoors without these pests.
danielle says
hello. can you tell me if any of your products work for minute pirate bugs? we live next to a field and get them bad every year. thanks!
Tech Support says
Danielle,
If you read our Pirate Bug article, you’ll see the spray you need is the Maxxthor above so to answer your question, for sure, our products will work for them starting with the Maxxthor above.
Pirate Bugs: https://www.bugspray.com/pirate-bugs-on-home.html
Norm says
We live in New Mexico where the No See-Ums in the spring can eat us up alive. I must take action early this year so that I will be able to work in my desert garden without being eat up. Which product will kill most efficiently and when should spraying begin?
Tech Support says
Norm,
The Maxxthor above would be a great choice assuming your yard is small enough to manage with a hose end sprayer. So for me, anything 10,000 sq/ft or less is easy enough to liquid spray. But if you have more of an area, especially 1/2 acre or more, using a fogger like our Bugspray Electric model or our Back Pack Mist Blower would be way easier. You can see them here:
Bugspray Fogger: https://bugspray.com/equipment/foggers/bugspray-mist-fogger.html
Mist Blower: https://bugspray.com/equipment/foggers/maruyama-mist-blower
And if you decide to get a fogger, use our Bithor instead of the Maxxthor.
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc.html
As for when to start treating; that varies from region to region. Here in Georgia, we will see them hatching any day it gets to 55 degrees or more so that’s the guideline I’d follow. Once temps start breaching 55 most days, start treating. Getting an early jump on them will make management easy for the summer/fall.
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Bob says
Can I safely use Maxxthor EC around our vegetable garden?
Tech Support says
Bob,
For sure. The active is actually used in many “veggie safe” concentrates. Albeit, they are less concentrated AND they’re water based. This product, the Maxxthor, is oil based and as such, could hurt sensitive plants like many in a veggie garden and since its more concentrated, they didn’t pursue a veggie label. But using it around the garden will not be a hazard as long as its used properly.
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Vee says
Live in Atlanta. Just finished patio last summer. Can’t enjoy because of flies! Will this work for our yard to allow us to use patio? We have nothing but grass and a small water ditch. No shrubs. Tons of flies appear when we have foods or drinks on patio. Also is it good to start spraying in spring before first flies appear?
Tech Support says
Vee,
A few things to consider.
First, what kind of fly? If its a common filth/cluster/blow fly and they’re breeding in the yard, then for sure starting up in early spring would be smart.
Second, if they’re coming from neighboring yards, then spraying all around the boundaries will make more sense as the Maxxthor will act as a repellent.
Lastly, without knowing the square footage, its hard for us to say for sure but if the back yard is 10,000 sq/ft or less that you want to protect, this product with a hose end sprayer would be fine.
But if you have 1/2 acre or more, I’d go with the Bithor in a fogging machine. It will save a lot of time, do a better job as it will cover everything better and you’ll use 50-75% less chemical per treatment.
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc.html
Bugspray Fogger: https://bugspray.com/equipment/foggers/bugspray-mist-fogger.html
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Kathy K. says
It works! We had an infestation of boxelder bugs and my husband sprayed this on our cedar siding house and windows and it took care of them. Thank you, thank you!!
jennings says
1. How much Maxxthor should I use to mix per gallon of water. I have a 25 gallon sprayer. I have to treat a large area? There are a multitude of target pests including brown recluse. Also if I am targeting active termites in a few old barns, would Maxxthor work for that or is it more preventative?
2. For spraying inside a screened porch would I need to use Bithor instead of Maxxthor or is Bithor only needed when used indoors?
Thank you
Tech Support says
Jennings,
So the amount of Maxxthor needed for any area is easy to determine but you’ll need to measure the sq/ft you want to treat. The size of the sprayer, how much water it can hold, etc. is not important. The only important thing is how big of area you want to protect. So you say its a “large area”. Unfortunately that is not helpful. We would need a “close to accurate” estimate so something like 5,000 sq/ft or 10,000 sq/ft would be helpful. 10,000 sq/ft is about 1/4 of an acre and to treat that much, you’d want to use about 5 oz of Maxxthor for crawling pests. Now if you use 10 gallons, 20 gallons or even 25 gallons of water to apply the Maxxthor is not important. The key is getting the right amount of chemical over the area you want to protect. We have a video on our 20 gallon hose end sprayer page that explains this in great detail, view it on this page:
Hose End: https://bugspray.com/equipment/sprayers/gilmour-20g-390
As for protecting a structure from termites with Maxxthor? Its a great option and details on how to use it are on our Termite page here:
Termite Control: https://bugspray.com/termite_treatment.html
Lastly, the simple way to decide about whether to use Bithor or Maxxthor is based on where you want to spray. So anything exterior, Maxxthor is best. For anything inside, including enclosed patios, screened porches, etc., Bithor is best. Its non-repelling feature, no odor formulation is ideal for any place people and pets will be active.
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc.html
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Nancy C. says
We have been using this product for 3 years now. We get it from Bug Spray. This product when combined with other products they carry, works to eliminate the population of clover mites in our yard and in our southern window tracks. Thank you!
Wayne Kam says
Instant results for the fly problem but they slowly come back a week later, I will just have to spray more often…
Chris Caltagrione says
Great product and company! These guys are legit. The information on their website regarding how to treat certain pests is outstanding, far better than any help or information we receive from our local pest control companies. We had a springtail infestation and the spraying done by a local pest control company did not have much of an impact. Ordered Maxxthor and some additional products as recommended on Bugspray website and applied as they demonstrated. Springtails were gone within a week. Thank you very much, you guys are great!
Jame Doe says
This stuff works for springtails! Had tremendous success curbing springtail populations using this product, combined with the granules, interior sprays & dusting, as advised on the site, in just 4 weeks. I’ve gone from seeing dozens of springtails per day inside (all over kitchen counters, in my pantry, baseboards, bathroom, even on the bed) and thousands outside all over my siding, to seeing maybe 1-2 per day max. On some days I don’t see any at all. I used this product over the granules immediately after spreading them. Additionally, whenever I saw springtails on the siding, I would spray EVERYTHING down (siding as high as the stream would reach, paved areas, turf, planted areas – basically every square inch of my 50×100 lot). I sprayed in the early ev! ening when the bugs would be active (8-9pm), checking every evening and re-spraying if I saw bugs, which means sometimes I sprayed 2 nights in a row. The sprayings have become less frequent (1x week), but you have to be diligent to get rid of the springtail problem.
Carl Prater says
The spray does a good job on grasshoppers that are coming into the yard and flower beds. Worked for 9 days before I had to spray again. They come in from pasture, so it is a constant battle.
Joseph N. says
Great product! I have been using this product lol on my homes for years with great results. I use this on my home in Arizona and live bug free.
leslie says
Can you add both Sticker and IGR to MAXXTHOR EC to treat springtail problems?
Tech Support says
Leslie,
The spreader sticker would certainly “help” treatments a bit so for sure, adding it would not be a bad idea. Add equal amounts of it to any hose end or pump sprayer. So if you are adding 2.5 oz of Maxxthor to a hose end, add 2.5 of the Spreader Sticker too.
Spreader Sticker: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/additive/spreader-sticker
The IGR, not so much. There is little evidence to suggest an igr will affect springtails so probably not a lot to gain when adding it to the tank. Would it hurt? Not at all. But just not likely to really help much. If adding our “weak” igr, use equal amounts of it to match the Maxxthor. So if you added 2.5 oz of Maxxthor to your hose end, add 2.5 oz of our IGR.
Nylar: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/igr/igr-nylar
If you are using our super concentrated igr, add 1/2 oz for every 1 oz of Maxxthor. So for every 2.5 oz of Maxxthor, add 1.25 oz of Nyguard.
Nyguard: https://bugspray.com/insecticide/igr/nyguard_igr_140_ml.html
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vincent moreth says
Need to kill a infestation of moths and army worms. Will Maxxthor ec work or what is better? I will be using a hose end sprayer. I have ordered from you in the recent past
Tech Support says
Maxxthor will work great for both. Add 2.5 oz to our 20 gallon Hose End and then add water to the 5 gallon line. Use that amount to treat up to 5,000 sq/ft of turf and plants.
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bart says
Would Maxxthor work for repelling mud daubers who are nesting in an airplane wing and engine?
Tech Support says
Bart,
Yes. Mix up 1 oz to a gallon of water and “paint” it on surfaces you want protected. A light coat will keep them off and uninterested.
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Todd Levick says
How well will this work on the Joro spider? This is the first year they have shown up at my house. They are all over my cypress trees and edge of the forest line and working there way closer to the house. I hate spiders and these give me a grabber. Is this contact only or will the residue also kill them?
Tech Support says
Todd,
Maxxthor works great for Joro’s. You can read up on using it in our article here:
Joro Spiders: https://bugspray.com/joro-spider-spray.html
It will both kill fast and last 3-4 weeks per treatment. Its also repellent to them so applications will tend to keep new ones from having any interest in coming around.
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Sarah Manning says
Is this going to take care of the stink bugs?
Tech Support says
Sarah,
For sure it will but you need to mix up 1 oz per gallon of water and plan on applying 2-3 gallons to the homes siding. The amount needed will vary from home to home but if you tell us the size of your house, we can make a more precise recommendation.
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Lynda says
Worked and will buy again when needed.
harriet Victoria roberts says
I just want to purchase.
Tech Support says
Harriet,
If you want to buy a jug, scroll up and use the “add to cart” button and then wait 5 seconds and then the “view cart button” and then you can check out. We have plenty to ship out.
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harriet roberts says
Drain treatment. I need to purchase a product for my sink in the kitchen bugs infestation not clear about name. thanks for your response.
Tech Support says
Harriet,
The best option are two products we have. First, start with Lemon Air. Mix 2 oz per gallon of water and pour it down the drain, 1/2 to 1 gallon per sink, twice a week.
Lemon Air Down the Drain Insecticide: https://bugspray.com/sanitizer/liquid/down-drain-insecticide
Also use No Survivors, 2-3 oz, once a week.
Enz A Bac: https://bugspray.com/sanitizer/liquid/survivors-enz-a-bac-lemon-fresh
Do the treatments at night, just before you are about to retire so they can sit overnight before using the sink again. And only do one per evening so if you use the Lemon Air one night? No Survivors that same night.
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Willard Carter says
Best thing for springtail’s! We have had Springtail’s in our master bathroom for a couple of years. While these bugs don’t bite, they are a nuisance. No one wants to go to the bathroom and take a shower when bugs are present. Yuck!! This stuff sprayed outside my home in the grass alongside that side of the house and spraying the siding has got them Gone!! Super impressed!! My exterminator couldn’t do anything for them, just kind of had a attitude of well, you’re just gonna have to deal with them. NOPE!! Not anymore!!
Brandon says
I have an infestation of Kudzu bugs on my new home in SC. Will MAXXTHOR EC keep these pests away if I spray my home and yard? Nothing has worked so far
Tech Support says
Brandon,
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Maxxthor EC will get them immediately AND keep them off any treated structure, plant, etc. Use 1/2 oz per gallon and get the yard spryed thoroughly and they’ll be gone for good.
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Pete says
I was planning on using a pump sprayer to apply MAXXTHOR EC around our home to treat springtails. A ten foot wide parameter around the house is about 1,760 square feet. How much water should I use in the pump sprayer?
Tech Support says
Pete,
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So be prepared to pump a lot! As our online article details, we explain that you need A LOT of water and mixture when treating the homes siding and ground around the structure. In general, 1/2 oz of Maxxthor per gallon of water and plan on using at least 1 gallon per side of the home on the home and one gallon on the ground. So a total of 8 gallons.
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Side note; this is why using the hose end sprayer is so much faster and easier (no pumping involved) and something you should consider :)
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Hose End: https://bugspray.com/equipment/sprayers/gilmour-20g-390
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Technical Support
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Steve says
We have a real problem with copperhead snakes in our east Texas yard. A herpetologist said we need to get rid of food sources and said Cicadas “are like crack cocaine to copperheads”. We have white oaks in the yard which Cicadas apparently love. I treated the yard (about an acre with 12 white oak trees) with Maxxthor EC at the recommended strength and that ridded us of the cicadas and we haven’t seen a copperhead since (about 3 weeks; we check every night before we let our dogs out). My questions are: How often should I retreat to maintain the efficacy? How much does rain effect it and how long should I apply before rain?
Tech Support says
Steve,
Great story! And of course, glad to hear them nasty Copperheads aren’t hanging around anymore!!
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Regarding retreatments; in general its best to spray either once a month OR if the pest returns. Rain is not nearly as damaging as sunlight so as you move through the weeks following any application, it will wear down naturally by UV light – direct or otherwise.
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So follow that pattern; once a month for a few months should keep the yard clear of them (and grasshoppers – another copperhead food source) and in turn, help keep the Copperheads from having any interest in your yard.
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Tech Support
Yasmin says
Buy This NOW!! I have lived in my home for 4 years. I have wasps arriving starting early spring throughout the summer every year. I knock the nest down they come back. I buy cans and cans and cans of store-bought wasp spray. Worthless!! They come back. I just wanted to cry I could not enjoy my backyard. I purchased MaxxThor and I diluted it in a spray bottle. I sprayed the area that I had the problem & VOILA!! No wasp at all! It was pricey but worth it. Also, it says after spraying MaxxThor will last 3 months. It has been almost 5 months later and still no wasp. I give this 10 stars but only 5 stars is the max(pun intended). MaxxThor is a game changer. BUY IT NOW!!
Steve Suorez says
We have been plagued by copperhead snakes every summer for the past few years. A herpetologist said they were likely after the cicadas in the oak trees in our yard. The Maxxthor pretty much eliminated the cicadas and crickets (another food favorite of copperheads) and we have not seen a snake in the yard since I treated the area. Hopefully this resolves the problem. The literature with the product says it’s ‘pet safe’ for our dogs once it dries, and they seem unaffected. My only concern is the literature does not address how often the area needs to be retreated and does not talk about rain/weather resistance. I intend to retreat every 30 days and wait until there is no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Overall, very happy with the product!
Martin Tessmer says
I like Bugspray.com because they give good knowledgeable advise. I bought the Maxxthor EC instead of a consumer brand premixed spray “Harris” for Spotted Lantern Fly. I applied the Maxxthor for Spotted Lantern Flies and it was 99% effective. I applied when nymphs were still crawling all over my property and deck. After application, I saw only about 5 live SLF. I should have ordered the 32 ounce as it is cheaper. And I will spray again now hoping to kill SLF that will start laying eggs on my trees. I used a pump sprayer for around & under deck, foundation. Then the hose sprayer for shrubs & trees.