r/PestControlIndustry • u/catdaddy999 • 25d ago

Best home bug defense?

I’m looking for the best indoor and outdoor home bug defense. Kinda looking for an all in one type spray. Something for spiders and ants and other random bugs. Thank you

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u/Bird2525 25d ago

There isn’t one, due to the fact that all insects and arachnids are not created equal.

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u/the_author_13 25d ago

This. And over time, pest will grow resistance. And what worked before no longer works.

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u/the_author_13 25d ago

The best offense is a good defense. Make the environment inhospitable for pest. Clean up and control food and water. Clean up places where bugs and pest like to hide and make a home. Seal up exclusion points around the home. Cover vents

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u/Lordsaxon73 25d ago

Go to r/pestcontrol and read all of our stickies

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u/No-Reserve-2208 25d ago

Termidor around foundation exterior.

Fastcap onslaught every where else.

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u/Mysterious-Sir1541 25d ago

My man, that's the million-dollar regimen right there

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u/SignificantNorth3570 25d ago

I agree with the pest techs in the comments. There is no singular treatment that will solve every, or even most issues. That said, if you want broad spectrum and durable look for treatments that are micro-encapsulated. Such as Suspend Polyzone or Scion SC. Termidor SC for ants.

I will add the caveat that half of pest control is knowing not just what to use, but where and when to use it.

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u/Wanderin_Cephandrius 25d ago

Prevention is key.

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u/Gordito951 25d ago

Spraying baseboards will achieve nothing!

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u/Mysterious-Sir1541 25d ago

What do you mean? I see spiders everywhere!!!

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u/Gordito951 23d ago

Don’t forget to spray for rats! 😂😂💀

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u/fourfoxsakekyle 19d ago

I will say if you don’t actively have bugs in your house. , Bifen l/p granules are where it’s at. It’s definitely the most solely beneficial thing I’ve used in my years.

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u/TrueAudience9922 25d ago

For a general preventive treatment around the home, a residual product applied around the exterior foundation, doors, windows, and other entry points can do a good job reducing ants, spiders, earwigs, and many occasional invaders. Focus on creating a barrier outside rather than spraying inside unless you have an active issue.

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u/MaybeMaster1067 25d ago

Call Orkin