Dethlac Insecticidal Lacquer- 250 ml Aerosol. Fast-Acting Knockdown Insecticidal Spray of Crawling Insects in the Home and Garden. Kills Ants, Cockroaches, Woodlice

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Gerhardt Pharmaceuticals prides itself in offering first-class products and a dedicated and efficient personal service. We follow a detailed, rigorous process to create content that is helpful, factually correct and meets the highest standard of integrity. Ant killer sprays usually contain Borax, a chemical which is considered safe for use around humans as long as the instructions are followed carefully. Ant Bait Traps

The product did leave a slight sheen on my dark brown window and door frames but I scrubbed it off and it didn’t leave any permanent stains. Using ant bait, as well as directly targeting the nest (identifiable by a soil mound) is the best ant killer method to help control an infestation of fire ants.

Dethlac Insecticidal Lacquer

I can also report that I noticed far fewer spiders coming into the home during the autumn months, a time of year when I usually see quite a few. It’s always recommended to read the manufacturer’s instructions first, to be sure exactly what your product is capable of and how it should be used, but these are some other insects that can be kept at bay by ant killers:

I did find that it was more visible on the brown uPVC and timber door and window frames, where it left a slight sheen, but as part of my test, I wanted to see if the sheen was permanent, so I scrubbed it with a sponge and water – the product washed off but only after some scrubbing and it didn’t leave any persisting marks on the plastic or timber. No. As with most aerosols, Dethlac® has a shelf life of two years. Expiry date is at the base of the can. Dethlac Insecticidal Lacquer has been approved under The Control of Pesticides Regulations - HSE 9708

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I sniffed the product one week after it dried from a distance of 50cm, and I couldn’t smell it, so I’m confident it won’t leave any noticeable odours. Effectiveness Unlike some other ant killers, Nippon states that children and pets don’t have to be kept away from the treated area, which is good news if you were concerned about either. However, as with all chemicals, it’s still best to keep curious hands and paws at a safe distance – just in case. Many ant killers can be used both indoors and outdoors. However, this depends on the ingredients they contain. There are two main types of wasps: social wasps and solitary. Social wasps grow in large colonies and typically include: Carpenter ants are most often found in forests, on logs and fallen trees. They tend to build their nests in these pieces of wood, excavating tunnels to live in.

Fire ants are quite common to find on garden lawns. They nest in small colonies (around 100 – 300 ants) in the soil. I’m 100% sure Spiderex is effective and I noticed a drop in the number of spider incursions, but I was very thorough in treating the entrance points; I even sprayed around cable and pipes that entered the property and the insides of all the window and door frames.Yes the insecticides in Dethlac® are toxic to fish. Remove or cover fish tanks, bowls and aquaria before application. We tested Spiderex on several different surfaces that we feel a typical user would spray it on. How We Chose The Alternative Products