Bed Bug Killer Botanical Dust How To Control BedBugs Natural Organic Safer Bed Bug Treatment

Description EcoPco DX Dust Insecticide 10oz Container Treats 1,000 Sq Ft Don't be fooled by overpriced Bed Bug Killer Dusts and Powders. This product is formulated by a leading Company for the Pest Control Industry with Proven Field Results. If you Treat Your Home or Business for Bed Bugs You Need to Treat The Door Frames, Electric Recepticals, Light Switches, Cracks & Crevices YOU SHOULD USE A DUST TO DO THIS ! USE OUR BEST YET TO SPRAY AND OUR ECOPCO DX DUST FOR THE OTHER AREAS ! THIS PRODUCT IS LABELED FOR USE ON MATTRESSES AND BOX SPRINGS ! Quick knockdown & kill Microencapsulation Effect: Long residual protection Water-resistant and non-clumpingNon-staining and non-corrosiveInterior & Exterior use Labeled for Bedbugs (On Mattress Applications) Unscented -National Organic Program (NOP) compliant - Classified as "Botanical Insecticides" by the U.S. EPA - USDS National Organic Program (NOP) compliant for structural applications - Compatible with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices - Low impact on human health - Low toxicity to non-targeted organisms - Low risk of groundwater contamination - Low use rates - Unscented - Quick knockdown/kill - Non-staining - Non-clumping - Water resistant - Indoor/Outdoor use - Non-corrosive - Residual protection through microencapsulation effect Pests on Label: Structural Pests: bedbugs, ants, carpet beetles, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, firebrats, fleas, millipedes, pillbugs, silverfish, sowbugs, spiders, scorpions and other indoor/outdoor pests. Stinging Pests: Wasps, yellow jackets and other stinging pests. Active Ingredient: 1.0% 2-Phenethyl Propionate,0.4% Pyrethrins May be used in its own container, ahand-held duster or a power dusterMay be mixed with boric acid and is intended for indoor applications using its own container; a hand-held or power duster isShake well before using.Apply uniformly in and around areas where insects may beFor Broadcast Treatments (Attics, Crawl Spaces,Apply uniformly around the perimeter and in and around areas where insects may be Light dust composition means broader • coverage in void areas DX Also appropriate. For Crack/Crevice and Void Treatments: Treat where insects may be crawling, hiding, or living. The amount to be applied will vary depending on the severity of the problem and the site treated, but should be in the range of 1 to 2 ounces per 100 square feet of surface area. Applications should include, but are not limited to, cracks/crevices and void areas around and behind interior and exterior walls, cabinets, baseboards, moldings, pipe openings, electrical outlets, stairs, window and doorframes and appliances. Repeat as necessary. False Ceilings, etc. Treat where inscts are hiding or living. Apply at a rate of 12 to 16 ounces per 1000 square feet of surface area, depending on the depending on the severity of the problem. Repeat as necessary label: IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH ITS LABELING. Description and Habits Bed bugs are small, brownish, flattened insects that feed solely on the blood of animals. The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, is the species most adapted to living with humans. It has done so since ancient times. Bed bugs are mentioned in medieval European texts and in classical Greek writings back to the time of Aristotle. Other bed bug species prefer to feed on wild hosts, especially bats and birds. Adult bed bugs are about 3/16-inch long and reddish-brown, with oval, flattened bodies. They are sometimes mistaken for ticks or cockroaches. The immatures (nymphs) resemble the adults, but are smaller and lighter in color. Bed bugs do not fly, but can move rapidly over floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces. Female bed bugs lay their eggs in secluded areas, depositing 1, 2 or more eggs per day and hundreds during a lifetime. The eggs are tiny, whitish, and hard to see on most surfaces without magnification (individual eggs are about the size of a dust speck). When first laid, the eggs are sticky, causing them to adhere to surfaces. Newly hatched nymphs are straw-colored and no bigger than a pinhead. As they grow, they molt (shed their skin) five times before reaching maturity. A blood meal is needed between each successive molt. Under favorable conditions (70-80°F), the bugs can complete development in as little as a month, producing three or more generations per year. Cooler temperatures or limited access to blood extends the development time. Bed bugs are resilient. Nymphs can survive months without feeding and the adults for more than a year. Infestations therefore are unlikely to diminish by leaving premises unoccupied. Although C. lectularius prefers feeding on humans, it will also bite other warm-blooded animals, including dogs, cats, birds and rodents. Bed bugs are active mainly at night. During the daytime, they prefer to hide close to where people sleep. Their flattened bodies enable them to fit into tiny crevices — especially those associated with mattresses, box springs, bed frames and headboards. Bed bugs do not have nests like ants or bees, but do tend to congregate in habitual hiding places. Characteristically, these areas are marked by dark spotting and staining, which is the dried excrement of the bugs. Also present will be eggs and eggshells, the brownish molted skins of maturing nymphs and the bugs themselves. Another telltale though less frequent sign is rusty or reddish blood smears on bed sheets or mattresses from crushing an engorged bed bug. Bed bugs prefer to hide close to where they feed. However, if necessary, they will crawl several feet to obtain a blood meal. Initial infestations tend to be around beds, but the bugs eventually may become scattered throughout the bedroom, occupying any crevice or protected location. They also may spread to adjacent rooms or apartments. Bed bugs usually bite people at night while they are sleeping. Bed bugs normally do not reside on people like head or body lice ? immediately after feeding they crawl off and reside elsewhere to digest their meal. Symptoms after being bitten vary with the individual. Many develop an itchy red welt or localized swelling within a day or so of the bite. Others have little or no reaction, and in some people the reaction is delayed. Unlike flea bites that occur mainly around the ankles, bed bugs feed on any skin exposed while sleeping (face, neck, shoulders, back, arms, legs, etc.). The welts and itching are often wrongly attributed to other causes, such as mosquitoes. For these reasons, infestations may go a long time unnoticed, and can become quite large before being detected. The likelihood of bed bugs increases if the affected individual has been traveling, or had acquired used beds or furnishings before symptoms started to appear. Bed bugs also are suspect if you wake up with itchy bites you did not have when you went to sleep. Conversely, it is important to recognize that not all bites or bite-like reactions are due to bed bugs. Conventional insect repellents, like those used to deter ticks and mosquitoes, do not appear to be effective against bed bugs. Attempting to avoid being bitten by applying insect repellent at bedtime is not recommended. Sleeping with the lights on is not likely to deter hungry bed bugs either. Where They Hide Bed bugs can live in almost any crevice or protected location. The most common place to find them is the bed. Bed bugs often hide within seams, tufts and crevices of the mattress, box spring, bed frame and headboard. The incidence of bed bugs in the United States is increasing to the point where vigilance by all is a prudent practice.