Our exterminator sprayed flea pesticide and it killed lots of fleas not all. How soon after that pesticide application can I apply nematodes on yard?
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You need to fond out the chemical the exterminator used, and how long it remains active in the soil. Then find out if the nematodes would be susceptible to that specific chemical. It will take some research, or someone who has knowledge of both the effects of the chemical on soil borne organisms, as well as the life cycle of the nematodes. Good Luck.
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I had treated the yard with other insecticides before the nematodes arrived also, so I called the company and asked them. They said wait at least 30 days. You can keep the nematodes in the refrigerator for up to 14 days, and with my luck, the 30 days coincided with the 14th day I had to store them. I can say that I did this last summer, when the fleas were absolutely horrible (the worst I've ever seen) and hoped they'd establish a good colony for this summer, and apparently they did. I might have picked one or two fleas off my bulldog all summer, haven't had a single flea jump on me at all, so I haven't retreated yet. They should have had an abundance of larvae to feed off of all winter long, so I'm hoping that with the lack of fleas this year, and without retreating, that the ones that have worked so well for me don't migrate to a better food source this winter! I think I'll wait now and retreat after the last frost in the spring.
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Nematodes are live creatures. I agree with J. Deloach, wait 30 days after the insecticide was sprayed, otherwise you just kill them off.
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Sorry, I didn't see the first part of your question. I think I'd wait till after the cold weather, that should be long enough for the poison to dissipate.
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Ok- I'm not the flea expert but since the nematodes are not harmful except for fleas, I see no reason you cannot apply them as often as you like. If it's getting cold where you are you might hold off till spring for another application. If it's pretty warm your present population may winter over. I hope this helps. We've had great success with this product.
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After adding the package of nematodes to water, you can apply it with a garden tank sprayer if using outdoors or you can apply with a watering can if using on indoor houseplants. The mixture needs to be used with 6 hours of adding to the water. Nematodes need oxygen and will die if not applied soon to adding to the water. Do not apply in the full sun if using outdoors.
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I use to have a ton fleas, and I tried taking using 20 mule team borax soap from the grocery aisle. I left it on the rug for about 5 days, and that worked! The reason for the 5 days, is that when a flea is dying it tries to hatch its eggs. They can't breathe with the boric soap, and when the eggs start hatch they are already dead
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It works well on fleas if they come in contact with the sprayed moisture. I tested by capturing three fleas, putting them in a glass jar, and spraying a light mist into the jar. All 3 fleas died instantly on contact. The challenge is making sure they come in contact with the solution before it dries. I don't know if the dried solution will kill them.
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Dave, Since its unclear to me exactly what you mean, I'll provide a couple of answers and hopefully one will be spot on. So first, if you meant to ask how long will a treatment remain active following the application, the time range can vary quite a bit. For termites, it can last several years in the ground. And even that length can be variable depending on what % you apply. And even for topical treatments (foundations, lawns, baseboards), the same rules apply but in a smaller scale. So when applied at lower rates, one might get 3-4 weeks of residual. But at the stronger rate? 1-2 months. Again, these are just estimates because of variables like where you're applying it (inside vs outside), the impact of sunlight, the impact of rain, the impact of humidity, how many pests are in the environment, etc. Lastly, if you meant to ask how long will the product last in its concentrated form once a jug is opened, the answer is several years. Certainly 3-5 years but in most cases, you don't want to get an amount of product you don't expect to use in 5 years or less to insure it doesn't depreciate sitting on the shelf. Cheers, Jonathan Customer Care U-Spray Bugspray
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Used multi approach as fleas were bad and getting worse Steam cleaned carpets and let dry before using Steam kills active fleas continued using frontline washed and sprayed bedding put cedar chips in yard Can't give a time frame as shotgun approach was used Sure am happy fleas are gone. If used again would apply before fleas were so bad
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Wow, they got in somehow & are thriving in the warmth of your home! This would be a lower cost option than the exterminator again but don't they guarantee their product? I'd keep making them come out. If you try this spray, you'll need to launder everything possible in hot water, spray in and under furniture (test wood & fabric first). Like I was told "think like a flea"! Good luck!!
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This doesn't work to kill fleas or flies, but I found a product here on Amazon that does a pretty good job. Permethrin: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UUZ3OI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc;=1 I've used it a few times when I plan on outdoor barbeques. Not a single insect bothers my guests with this stuff. However, I should note that it needs to be reapplied often (weekly perhaps).
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We just rubbed it generously in their fur. especially in the neck area. Give them a good bath and completely dry them first. You'll want to apply it to carpets and furniture as well. It's not a "quick fix" but it'll keep working as long as it's being used. DE works by getting under the exoskeleton of fleas and cutting them. It also works as a drying agent, drying them out, killing them. Good luck!
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immediately. I followed the instructions and I was totally amazed that something actually workedand worked that fast. I also used it as a follow up about 1 week later jus to be sure . I had no problems after that. I will say that I brought a spray for the back yard from lowes and sprayed the yard as well and this was in the summer and have not had another problem since. I highly recommend this product
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I soaked the wood chips/nematodes in a bucket for 15 minutes, then transferred them to a watering can. I suppose you might not get even distribution when using a water can, but it was good enough for my situation. As for temperature, I suppose as close to 70 as you can get. If you are in an area where the sun gets hot during the day, I would suggest applying in the evening. You want to keep everything moist for a few days to let the nematodes get down into the soil.
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I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and they both worked great. Will try the yard spray soon. Good luck! I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and... » Read More I bathed my 15 pound white dog and waited 24 hours to apply the Advantage. Two days after I applied it, I picked 25 fleas off of her. The next day I picked another 10 off. So it did not work for my particular dog. I went to the vet and he said that the fleas are becoming resistant and that's why many vets are using Revolution, Capstar, Comfortis, and NexGard. I also used the Advantage spray in my yard and it was somewhat effective. The best luck I've had with fleas is with the Zodiac line. I've used the flea shampoo and the carpet/drape/furniture spray. Got those products here on Amazon and they both worked great. Will try the yard spray soon. Good luck! « Show Less
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You want the ground to be moist before application. Just after a rain would be ideal. In my opinion, if your city uses chlorine/chloramine to treat the water, you could lose some of the nematodes to chemicals. I used a water filter rated to remove most of the chlorine to water the lawn and to apply the nematodes through a hose-end sprayer. You must mix the contents with water first (not in sunlight) and let set for 30 minutes. Then strain out the media they came in. You should use some type of sprayer under low pressure. Be sure to do it when it is very cloudy or at dusk. Sunlight kills the critters. That's why the ground needs to be soft and moist so they can merge into the soil effectively. You want the ground to be moist before application. Just after a rain would be ideal. In my opinion, if your city uses chlorine/chloramine to treat the water, you could lose some of the nematodes to chemicals. I used a water filter rated to remove most of the chlorine to water the lawn and to apply the nematodes through a hose-end sprayer. You must mix the contents with water first (not in sunlight) and let set for 30 minutes. Then strain out the media they came in. You should use some type of sprayer under low pressure. Be sure to do it when it is very cloudy or at dusk. Sunlight kills the... » Read More You want the ground to be moist before application. Just after a rain would be ideal. In my opinion, if your city uses chlorine/chloramine to treat the water, you could lose some of the nematodes to chemicals. I used a water filter rated to remove most of the chlorine to water the lawn and to apply the nematodes through a hose-end sprayer. You must mix the contents with water first (not in sunlight) and let set for 30 minutes. Then strain out the media they came in. You should use some type of sprayer under low pressure. Be sure to do it when it is very cloudy or at dusk. Sunlight kills the critters. That's why the ground needs to be soft and moist so they can merge into the soil effectively. « Show Less
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My exterminator recommended a product called NyGuard. It can be sprayed almost anywhere and protects for up to 7 months. You would just need to let it dry for about 45 minutes and it works best in conjunction WITH pet protection like Frontline and Capstar. It is also good to note that Capstar can be used WITH a topical such as frontline to ensure proper protection.
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I had no damage to my grass. I live in Florida and have St Augustine grass. No problems with the nematodes.
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It is immediate. If you have a noticeable infestation you will literally see the fleas falling and dying as you spray it.
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Your going to have to make this judgement yourself. My dogs have never shown any side effects from the Pramitrol. Since Pramitrol works from the ground up, you might want to consider spraying just water after after you apply the chemical. This will also help transfer the chemicals into the soil (where the weed roots are), instead of laying on top of the weeds. I often apply a generic Roundup concentrate after applying the Pramitrol which helps with the transfer and weed kill processes.