DIY bug killin' in the home and barns

[Wakey]

I did a search here and most of the threads were old which likely means we can no longer get the chemical people were saying is best. (Could have searched for improper terms, bug killi'n wasn't one of them) I have a problem mostly with spiders, rarely a roach since we keep everything inside and out clean. I'd like to educate myself on sprayers and chemicals so if there is a source for research that someone has used and recommends, I'd really appreciate it. Wakey

 

[davesl708]

For large outside areas Triacticide is cheap and effective. It comes in liquid you hook to the garden hose or dry you spread with a spreader.

 

[rrrkkk]

Old wives tail but it works for spiders. put a hedge ball in every corner. You will have to change them every year but they will work over the winter

 

[Got2BTru]

In Texas, we would just bomb quarterly and the put Triacticide on the outside of the house (weep holes in the brick, etc.). In NY, we rarely have issues with bugs indoors, thank goodness!

Have to ask, what the heck is a hedge ball?

 

[rk6]

Thanks Got2BTru my question exactly? What is a hedge ball?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here's what I use around the perimeter of my home. Really good stuff.
Travis

Amazon.com: Talstar Pro 3/4 Gal Multi Use Insecticide / Termiticide / 7.9% Bifenthrin ~ Spiders , Roaches , Fleas , Ticks , Stink Bugs , Mosquitoes , Earwigs Etc. 96 oz Same Product Many Pest Control Pros Use!: Industrial & Scientific

 

[Ford850]

I use the site Do It Yourself Pest Control Products & Supplies | Do My Own Pest Control for research and good prices. I use Bifen IT ( Bifen IT, Bifenthrin 7.9% Insecticide - Free Shipping ) since it is safer than many others, and can be used indoors or outside. I also use permethrin ( Permethrin SFR - Permethrin 36.8% Concentrate Insecticide) for outside only, but it doesn't last as long and breaks down in sunlight.

 

[Wakey]

Hedge ball..

Facts and Myths about Hedge Apples

 

[rk6]

That was very interesting and informative. Thanks.

 

[rgr33]

Darn, now I want a hedge Apple to play with. Never heard of them before, learned something new today.