{"id":2917,"date":"2019-05-22T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-www-bedbugbbq-com.msgsndr.com\/?p=2917"},"modified":"2019-05-22T10:00:46","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T10:00:46","slug":"caught-in-the-bed-bug-crossfire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bedbugbbq.com\/caught-in-the-bed-bug-crossfire\/","title":{"rendered":"Caught In The Bed Bug “Crossfire”"},"content":{"rendered":"
When someone first has a hunch they might have a <\/span>bed bug<\/span><\/a> infestation brewing in their home the first reaction is generally to go to the hardware store. Once there they buy some pesticides to try to deal with the problem on your own before going to a professional. Is this the correct move though? One of the more popular choices for in home pesticides is Crossfire\u00ae Bed Bug Concentrate. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n How do you know Crossfire\u00ae is safe to use in your home or even effective compared to a bed bug exterminator? A 130oz jug of Crossfire\u00ae can cost upwards of $300. What happens if it doesn\u2019t work? <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is a more in depth look at Crossfire\u00ae\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Previously we detailed <\/span>CimeXa<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Diatomaceous Earth<\/span><\/a>, an engineered silica dust that clings to a bed bug\u2019s shell. Crossfire\u00ae works differently; Crossfire\u00ae is a water-based liquid insecticide that controls bed bug population wherever it is sprayed. It kills bed bugs in 5 minutes and lasts for up to 30 days after the first application. It is non-staining, low odor, and is approved for direct application to mattresses leaving no stains or residues. Crossfire\u00ae is designed to be able to kill bed bugs in any stage of their life cycle, from eggs to adults. The consequence in dealing with spray-insecticides is identifying where all the bed bugs are located in a space. Because of their small size and instinct to hide, these pests can be easily overlooked. If you miss them with a spray, like Crossfire\u00ae, bed bugs will continue to be present. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crossfire\u00ae is a liquid concentrate that has to be mixed with water before it is applied. 13oz of the concentrate is mixed with 115oz of water. Then the gallon of mixture is sprayed over the infested areas such as mattresses or furniture. For these types of surfaces you want to apply until the surface is thoroughly damp but not wet. The same type of application would go for your pet\u2019s bedding sleeping areas, or furnishings. You can also apply Crossfire\u00ae to walls, floorboards, baseboards, and other similar areas with a paintbrush. It is recommended by the manufacturer that you vacuum surfaces prior to treatment. Crossfire\u00ae is low odor but as with most chemicals it would be a safe idea to wear a respirator when applying the mixture as to not get any in your lungs and to remove all pets and other people from where Crossfire\u00ae is being applied until it is dry. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crossfire\u00ae is not meant to be applied to infested bed linens just the box spring or mattress. Those linens should be gathered, sealed tightly in a plastic bag, then laundered and dried at high temperatures prior to using them again. You wouldn\u2019t want to sleep in sheets that are full of a pesticide would you? <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is Crossfire\u00ae?<\/span><\/h2>\n
How is Crossfire\u00ae Applied?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Crossfire\u00ae & Heat Treatments<\/span><\/h3>\n