I have been researching pest control options for my house due to the presence of paper wasps in my eaves. There has also been minor evidence of spiders and red ants near doorways. Note: this is a 2-story house.
My priorities are to eradicate the paper wasps and to perform a perimeter spray (every 2-3 months) for maintenance.
I plan to purchase a FlowZone Typhoon 2.5 for the perimeter spray along with the proper PPE.
Based on my research, I am considering the following insecticide candidates for the exterior perimeter spray:
1) BASF’s Fendona CS (alpha-cypermethrin 3%)
2) MGK’s Onslaught Fastcap (Esfenvalerate 6.4%, Piperonyl butoxide 8%, Prallethrin 1.6%)
3) Bayer’s Suspend Polyzone (Deltamethrin 4.75%)
The materials I have read suggest that all three options should perform comparably, but the Fendona CS product does use a third-gen pyrethroid…which is newer technology. Onslaught probably has the broadest coverage form a label-use standpoint, though. Ideally, I prefer a product with a good residual that can last 2-3 months outdoors. Capability of immediate knockdown is not critical. Lastly, although I would not mind having the ability to use one product for indoor and outdoor, I will most likely be purchasing a separate product for indoor use (Alpine WSG).
From the information provided, I would really appreciate feedback on which perimeter spray to choose or if you have one in mind that will work better. Cost isn’t the issue; Orkin quoted me $60/mo with a 1-yr agreement, so any chemical and equipment purchase will cost me considerably less.
Thanks.
My priorities are to eradicate the paper wasps and to perform a perimeter spray (every 2-3 months) for maintenance.
I plan to purchase a FlowZone Typhoon 2.5 for the perimeter spray along with the proper PPE.
Based on my research, I am considering the following insecticide candidates for the exterior perimeter spray:
1) BASF’s Fendona CS (alpha-cypermethrin 3%)
2) MGK’s Onslaught Fastcap (Esfenvalerate 6.4%, Piperonyl butoxide 8%, Prallethrin 1.6%)
3) Bayer’s Suspend Polyzone (Deltamethrin 4.75%)
The materials I have read suggest that all three options should perform comparably, but the Fendona CS product does use a third-gen pyrethroid…which is newer technology. Onslaught probably has the broadest coverage form a label-use standpoint, though. Ideally, I prefer a product with a good residual that can last 2-3 months outdoors. Capability of immediate knockdown is not critical. Lastly, although I would not mind having the ability to use one product for indoor and outdoor, I will most likely be purchasing a separate product for indoor use (Alpine WSG).
From the information provided, I would really appreciate feedback on which perimeter spray to choose or if you have one in mind that will work better. Cost isn’t the issue; Orkin quoted me $60/mo with a 1-yr agreement, so any chemical and equipment purchase will cost me considerably less.
Thanks.
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