Insecticide Application Tips: When and How to Spray for Maximum Effectiveness

They are annoying little pests that create problems in your home and garden. Fortunately, keeping them away is as simple as 1, 2, 3, follow up with a little insect spray. Here are tips on when and how to use insect spray to get the best results.

The Right Time To Apply Insect Spray For Effective Result

When to Use Insect Spray for Optimum Results When it is cooler, insects are most active in the early morning or late afternoon. Spraying now is better than waiting to spray later because the bugs are more easily hit with the spray. Be sure to check the weather before you spray as rain will wash away the spray so it will not work as effectively.

What is the Proper Way to Spray Insect Spray?

This is especially important when you are using the insect spray and want to cover all potential spots where the insects may be hiding or reproducing. Be sure to spray under leaves, in cracks and crevices, and on and around doors and windows. You should be spraying from the right angle for the insecticide spray to penetrate the insects’ hard outer shell and access the insides. To do it well, walk slowly while spraying and ensure you overlap each spray so that you don’t miss any spots.

Where to Find Insects

As insects are social creatures leading to food, water, and shelter for their respective groups, they enjoy gathering around food sources. You’ll often find them in kitchen cabinets, around trash cans, under sinks, and in basements or crawl spaces. Just make sure you find those hotspots and insecticide spray for plants additional in those periods. You can also catch insects by using bait or traps to lure them out before you spray, so that you get a better kill.

Tips for Spraying Insect Spray While Staying Safe

If you use insect spray, make sure to protect yourself and the environment from hazardous chemicals. Dress in long sleeves, pants, gloves and a mask to avoid touching or inhaling the spray. And make certain that kids and pets don’t venture into sprayed areas until the spray has completely dried. Avoid spraying Insecticide near water, plants or beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Check if the insect spray was effective

Check for any signs of insects after you spray. If you still see bugs after a few days, you may need to re-spray, or use a different product. And look out for any damage to your plants and other insects.’ If you notice anything bad happening, immediately stop using the spray and consider natural options such as neem oil or diatomaceous earth.