i have a small 10 by 8 indoorgarden in my basement spider mites are becomming a problem. out of the blue clean for a year. wher do they come from!!!! is this good to use and when. have exzaust fan always on for ordor.. whats the shortest time to keep fan off and still be effective ??? i have a small 10 by 8 indoorgarden in my basement spider mites are becomming a problem. out of the blue clean for a year. wher do they come from!!!! is this good to use and when. have exzaust fan... » Read More i have a small 10 by 8 indoorgarden in my basement spider mites are becomming a problem. out of the blue clean for a year. wher do they come from!!!! is this good to use and when. have exzaust fan always on for ordor.. whats the shortest time to keep fan off and still be effective ??? « Show Less
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Close off all ventilation and seal the room off. You will also need to cover or remove your bulbs. Keep closed off for 8-12 hours. Must re-treat in one week as existing eggs will hatch. Do not use with in 3 weeks of harvesting your veggies. My tomatoes are finally happy again!
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They usually come from outside when a plant is exposed to air or with the heat.... When your lights go 'out' turn off all fans or A/C, and sprayI leave the air off for 10 hours, turn on and cool room two hours before lights come on... Yes it's effective also look into using Nem Oil
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The mites can come from the soil and from your clothes so try to wear clean clothes and shoes in your garden. Another great thing to try is beneficial nematoads they kill most pest in soil and on plants I use Dr. Pye's Scanmasks easy spray formula. Its a great killer of mites and then acts as a constent deterent within the soul. Another thing to try is azamax, and try to use different treatments every 3 to 4 days untill they are gone and when they are gone do a weekly rotating spray of either neem oil, pyrethum, azamax, Dr Rosenthals zero tollerance or organic castile soaps or nematoads. The best way to fight mites is to never get them . The mites can come from the soil and from your clothes so try to wear clean clothes and shoes in your garden. Another great thing to try is beneficial nematoads they kill most pest in soil and on plants I use Dr. Pye's Scanmasks easy spray formula. Its a great killer of mites and then acts as a constent deterent within the soul. Another thing to try is azamax, and try to use different treatments every 3 to 4 days untill they are gone and when they are gone do a weekly rotating spray of either neem oil, pyrethum, azamax, Dr Rosenthals zero tollerance or organic castile soaps or nematoads.... » Read More The mites can come from the soil and from your clothes so try to wear clean clothes and shoes in your garden. Another great thing to try is beneficial nematoads they kill most pest in soil and on plants I use Dr. Pye's Scanmasks easy spray formula. Its a great killer of mites and then acts as a constent deterent within the soul. Another thing to try is azamax, and try to use different treatments every 3 to 4 days untill they are gone and when they are gone do a weekly rotating spray of either neem oil, pyrethum, azamax, Dr Rosenthals zero tollerance or organic castile soaps or nematoads. The best way to fight mites is to never get them . « Show Less
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I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that... » Read More I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys « Show Less
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The shortest time to leave fan off would be about 6 hours after letting off the bug bomb. However, I would recommend leaving the fans off and room sealed up for about 12 hours, especially if the mite problem is bad. That will ensure for a deeper saturation of pyrethrum into your garden. Only release this bomb while the lights are off.
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I have only heard stories, some people say it worked, some - didn't. It didn't work for me for ants, either. But I guess, we either got a serious invasion or I bought too little to do the big job. In honesty, Orkin didn't help either. We found another company that got rid of them naturaly. Wonders happen. So, if You have termites, I'd advise You to seek professional help - otherwise You'd put too much money into this product, too much time and efforts, and there is no guarantee. This is what I'd do. But at the end - it's Your decision. Good Luck!
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I have not had any situation with mites. I know Raid, etc works. This is an excellent product that immediately has killed roaches, etc that I have come into contact, if I could get a mite to sit still, I'd try it.
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My apologies Marilyn I spoke too soon. Try tree tanglefoot in the 15 ounce tub. I've only used the one type for spiders and insects in the house. It works great there. Tanglefoot says that Tree Tanglefoot is specifically for your problem, ants and other insects. Next time I will do more research before I answer. Good luck Walt
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Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good luck. Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good... » Read More Hi Mary: I have only used the vent fan to remove damp air from a crawl space. The fan is quiet and worked well for my purpose. You would be better off consulting the mfg or an electrician on the variable speed issue. Some motors can be damaged if run at to low a speed, due to heat build up I think. I would see no need to try and reduce the speed of such a small motor. It is not like it is a 20" exhaust fan moving many cubic or air per minute.I would ask a professional about how to handle Radon and do some online research for information. I know very little about that issue. Good luck. « Show Less
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I don't know a lot about ferrets and birds, but my dog has been just fine. All I know is that I haven't had a spider, fly, ant or any other creepy critter in my house in over a year. If they happen to fly in through an open door or whatever, I find them eventually keeled over around the kitchen sink (that's where I have mine plugged in.) I would do more homework regarding your animals before purchasing it.
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This is great stuff - we had so many chiggers in our pea gravel and yard - after spraying, I did not get any. Walking out of the yard that I didn't spray, we noticed that we had some bites. I spray once a month and have not seen spiders, millipedes, nor grasshoppers and very pleased with the lady bug problem most are having. I wish I had tried this years before instead of Home Defense. Hope this helps - the first initial spraying should be heavy. Good luck
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Sorry. I did not have a spider problem so I do not know. It was wonderful for my problem withgnats. I was infested with them and it took 12 of them in a 1500 ft. apt. but in three weeks they were down to a couple a day. Good luck.
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Having an air exaughst fan is essential to ensure that plants are receiving new air every 1-3 minutes. So you'll want to choose your fan accordingly.. Smaller room = less cfm required. Larger room = more cfm. Also be sure the air entering your room to replace the air being pulled out is clean, and fresh, perferably air from outside. In short yes having an exaughst fan is important and will improve your results.
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Randy,From my understanding this may not be the best for spider mites. Try a spray with the active ingredient BIFEN or a home remedy with rosemary. Those will be easier on plants and it may take several applications to get any eggs. Good luck!
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The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is soooo much better. The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is... » Read More The little sticky cardboard doodads do help. I propped a sticky up on the soil, against the trunk/branches of each of two large indoor ficus plants/trees. After a week or so, there were lots of dead gnats on them but still several flying around. I read up online, so now my other strategy has been to refrain from watering the plants for as long as possible, without hurting the plant. Then I water them thoroughly. This gives the soil and the fungus in it (the gnats' food) a chance to dry out. Then the little buggers can't thrive. There is still a stray flying around in a while, but it is soooo much better. « Show Less
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Put your plants outside....the weather is great right now. That should take care of the fruit flies... The conditions in your house have provided a breeding ground for them. If you have other fruit and/or vegetables in your kitchen, put them in the fridge or get rid of them. and what do you mean by indoor pepper plants? Are these ornamentals? I do not use Safer on food I am going to eat. I use it on my flowering plants. If you want to use SOMEthing, mix up a little Dawn with some water...maybe half a teaspoon to two cups of water and spray with that. But getting your plants outside is more effective. Predatory insects will make short lives of the fruit flies... Put your plants outside....the weather is great right now. That should take care of the fruit flies... The conditions in your house have provided a breeding ground for them. If you have other fruit and/or vegetables in your kitchen, put them in the fridge or get rid of them. and what do you mean by indoor pepper plants? Are these ornamentals? I do not use Safer on food I am going to eat. I use it on my flowering plants. If you want to use SOMEthing, mix up a little Dawn with some water...maybe half a teaspoon to two cups of water and spray with that. But getting your plants outside is... » Read More Put your plants outside....the weather is great right now. That should take care of the fruit flies... The conditions in your house have provided a breeding ground for them. If you have other fruit and/or vegetables in your kitchen, put them in the fridge or get rid of them. and what do you mean by indoor pepper plants? Are these ornamentals? I do not use Safer on food I am going to eat. I use it on my flowering plants. If you want to use SOMEthing, mix up a little Dawn with some water...maybe half a teaspoon to two cups of water and spray with that. But getting your plants outside is more effective. Predatory insects will make short lives of the fruit flies... « Show Less
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We have had one for about a year. I'm not convinced it has been very effective at all. Had great expectations but ended up having to hire a professional exterminator.
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It does kill spider mites. It produces small amount of Ozone to kill any bacteria and microscopic organism. It also eliminates any cooking smell and bathroom odor. Run only few minutes until you smell ozone in the air. Ozone smells like mild bleach. Don't leave it on and leave the house unless the house is very large. I normally fog the house with insecticide to kill spider and mites.
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I am using it in my garage, about 30 by 40. I have been using it for about 2 months and it seems to be working .I have no seen spiders or bugs with it in use.
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It works very well on roaches. That's why we bought it, and we haven't see one since about a week after we plugged them in. Just make sure you have two or three units, depending on the size of your home.
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Yes, we have had some horrible infestations in our rental properties. So I have only used this with other means. Make sure you put borax along run sites, under fridge, anywhere they have to pass to get to food source. Then we make sure all food cleaned up under fridge, stove, around toliets ect. Then I put drops of this where there nest are which usually is in kitchen. They track borax to nest which kills babies and the poison kills them. Drastic measures if bad infestation. Hope this helps. I have never had to reapply poison by doing this. But if this doesn't work it could be the neighbors house. I've seen this as well that's a whole nother ball game! Good luck Yes, we have had some horrible infestations in our rental properties. So I have only used this with other means. Make sure you put borax along run sites, under fridge, anywhere they have to pass to get to food source. Then we make sure all food cleaned up under fridge, stove, around toliets ect. Then I put drops of this where there nest are which usually is in kitchen. They track borax to nest which kills babies and the poison kills them. Drastic measures if bad infestation. Hope this helps. I have never had to reapply poison by doing this. But if this doesn't work it could be the neighbors... » Read More Yes, we have had some horrible infestations in our rental properties. So I have only used this with other means. Make sure you put borax along run sites, under fridge, anywhere they have to pass to get to food source. Then we make sure all food cleaned up under fridge, stove, around toliets ect. Then I put drops of this where there nest are which usually is in kitchen. They track borax to nest which kills babies and the poison kills them. Drastic measures if bad infestation. Hope this helps. I have never had to reapply poison by doing this. But if this doesn't work it could be the neighbors house. I've seen this as well that's a whole nother ball game! Good luck « Show Less