can you use this on a gap on a steam pipe to keep out roaches? Is it toxic?...
891823
Do you mean around the steam pipe if there is a hole in the pipe it needs replaced but around it fine.
1050130
We have PVC pipes and have had no obvious problem. Seems to work well, recommended to us by the local hardware store - a place that takes matters like this, quite seriously. In fact, the have a dozen alternative products and they were strong in recommending thus one. I put it in 2-3 times per year and leave a box on the floor with a list of dates. Smells a bit when you dump the stuff in the hopper and flush. So best to be leaving after application. And, best not to use caustic materials that drain to tank. Kills off te good bugs.
1214094
I wouldn't recommend it, too strong a spray to be used in a confined space, for pets or humans. Steam cleaning works well and leaves no dangerous possible side effects
1559300
Yes. I used it to stuff in around wires in conduit to keep mice from getting into the junction box. I had used steel wool but the damp area caused it to rust out. The copper will solve this problem and you should work for you too.
1435179
It is a contact insecticide, so it wont do anything to kill the roaches that do not directly come in contact with the powder
1109812
This material probably isn't too good for this application. We used it to seal gaps between floor and wall of our building. There was a lingering odor that took months to dissipate.
1856183
You don't have to get into cracks and crevices that's hard to reach. Just put a thin line about 3 inches in diameter as close to the opening of the area as you can and if you can buy some gentrol growth regulator spray and spray in there to stop them from breeding or becoming adults. This stuff is FANTASTIC !! Havent seen a roach in 6 months. I am going to refresh in about 2 days so I wont see any for another 6 months !! This time I will put it in totally different areas than the last time . Hope this helps.
684161
Yes, but be careful of fumes or flakes ending up in your eyes! Also, if you have older or metal traps be careful because concentrated amounts of sodium hydroxide can eat trough age related thinning of pipes. I have used used many times but also with a snake as I have found a clog form near a hardening formation. The sodium will help with the clog now but the but the snake is insurance for the future. Phil
31317
I used peppermint oil (just a few drops) diluted with lots of water in a regular size spray bottle to kill roaches in my house. I made a mixture of (equal parts) borax, flour, and sugar to sprinkle around the outside of my house and it killed off all the roaches! Any of the roaches that had got INSIDE my house I sprayed with the peppermint mixture and they died within seconds. I also sprayed the peppermint inside the house along the walls, baseboards, entryways, to futher deter the roaches/ants. It worked wonders. Highly recommended, and I have pets and like to keep things organic/healthy/natural.
684163
Yes, but be careful of fumes or flakes ending up in your eyes! Also, if you have older or metal traps be careful because concentrated amounts of sodium hydroxide can eat trough age related thinning of pipes. I have used used many times but also with a snake as I have found a clog form near a hardening formation. The sodium will help with the clog now but the but the snake is insurance for the future.Phil
2048708
I have not had the chance to use it on a roach however, my guess is that it would. I have been very happy with mine. The only thing it doesn't do well is get extremely small spiders (1/16 inch diameter / 0.1-0.2cm size) and a spider on the curved edge of bottom of bathtub (you end up poking it which harms it) however, if you first push the spider onto the flatter surface it works fine.
631130
I have to agree with the previous posts, although our problem is also bedbugs and I can't vouch for de's effectiveness on roaches. I imagine a powder might be too thick, but I kind of doubt it. Remember to use a protective mask when using diatomaceous earth.
1968675
Yes, I too would like to use it to disenfect the kid's toys. I just cant use vinegar and bleach on everything, and Lysol/Pine Sol really do smell (Anything else merely cleans, not disenfects... ie. gets rid of the germs as well as dirt). Please reply if you find out how hot the steam is coming out of the Wagner. Allergy Buyers Club praises the Ladybug steamer for disenfecting (and lists operating temperature), But at over $1000 I cant really justify it.
1368351
I don't know about the roaches, because our main insect problem was with ants, earwigs and spiders. I do know when you put it down it needs to have time to dry in order for it to have a lasting effect. We usually put it around the outside of the house and then also the inside of the house. The only time we end up with bugs is when we delay in putting it down. Been using it for 4 years now and I'm hesitant to try anything else. This works well so I'm sticking with it.
1583365
I have never used any cleaners in my unit, but I don't see why you could not since there is an optional disinfecting product available. See the comment about diluting the cleaner, though. I think it would need to be very diluted in order to not clog the steam holes.
663208
i use it in my storage shed which is near the woods(forest). roaches will march through. I solved the problem by using roach prufe. i sprinkle a thin line around the inside edge of the building about 3 inches wide. the roaches breath through their bottoms under the legs, so they walk through and basically sufficate themselbves. they take themselves out into the woods for a breath and die. no fuss no muss.
232719
I'm using it on the high setting on pvc pipe to bend it. If anything it may be too hot. It's designed to soften paint and scrape it off etc. You would probably have to use it on the low setting and be very careful.