ENY-221
Pillbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes and Earwigs1
P. G. Koehler2
Sowbugs and Pillbugs
Sowbugs (Figure 1), and pillbugs (Figure 2), are
common crustacea, belonging to a group of animals
called isopods and are found throughout Florida.
They are wingless, oval or slightly elongated
arthropods about half an inch in length and slate-gray
in color with body segments resembling armored
plates. Both pillbugs and sowbugs feed primarily on
decaying organic matter although occasionally they
may damage the roots of green plants. Their normal
habitat is outdoors, but they occasionally wander
inside where they do no damage.
Sowbugs are often called woodlice and possess
two tail-like appendages, seven pairs of legs, and
well-developed eyes. They are incapable of rolling
into a tight ball.
Pillbugs or "rolly-pollies" lack the tail-like
appendages and can roll into a tight ball.
Habits and Biology
The habits, biology and control of sowbugs and
pillbugs are similar. Both animals are slow-moving,
crawling arthropods. They require high moisture and
are most active at night. When resting during the day,
Figure 1. Sowbug.
they may be found under trash, rocks, boards, under
decaying vegetation, or just beneath the soil surface.
A heavy infestation indoors usually indicates a large
population outdoors. Mulches, grass clippings and
leaf litter often provide the decaying organic matter
they need to survive.
Breeding can occur throughout the year in
Florida. The female carries the eggs in a brood pouch
1. This document is ENY-221, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date: July 1994. Revised: May 1999. Please visit the EDIS Website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
Additional information on these organisms, including many color photographs, is available at the Entomology and Nematology Department WWW site
located at http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/~entweb/entomolo.htm.
2. P. G. Koehler, professor/extension entomologist, Entomology and Nematology Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611. The term plates, where used in this document, refers to color photographs that can be
displayed on screen from the FAIRS CD-ROM. These photographs are not included in the printed document.
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For information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension Service office. Florida Cooperative Extension
Service/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/University of Florida/Christine Taylor Waddill, Dean.
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Centipedes and Millipedes
Centipedes (Figure 3), and millipedes (Figure 4),
are commonly seen in yards and occasionally enter
homes. Neither centipedes nor millipedes damage
furnishings, home or food. Their only importance is
that of annoying or frightening individuals.
Figure 2. Pillbug.
on the underside of her body. Often there are 7 to 200
eggs per brood. The eggs hatch in 3 to 7 weeks and
the young remain in the pouch another 6 to 7 weeks.
Once the young leave the pouch, they never return.
Some species produce only one brood per year, but
others may produce 2 or more. Individuals may live
up to 3 years.
Control
Sowbugs and pillbugs cause no damage inside the
home. Simple mechanical control such as a broom and
dustpan or a fly swatter may be adequate. If they
become a serious nuisance, elimination of hiding
places, food material and moisture sources will reduce
the infestation. Source reduction outdoors will help
considerably. Piles of leaves, grass clippings and
fallen fruit should be removed. Boxes or boards and
other debris should be stored off the ground to
eliminate a moist shelter.
Pesticide treatment may kill pillbugs and
sowbugs which wander inside. Complete control is
difficult to achieve, and treatments may not last more
than one month.
Usually it is necessary to control sowbugs and
pillbugs outside. Treatments should be made to and
near foundation walls, around steps or damp areas
surrounding the structure. Cracks between sidewalks
and the foundation require thorough treatment.
Figure 3. Centipede.
Figure 4. Millipede.
Centipedes are many-legged animals and belong
to a group of animals called Chilopods. They are
usually brownish, flattened animals with many body
segments. Most of the body segments have one pair
of legs. Centipedes are fast runners and may vary in
length from one to six inches. They have one pair of
antennae or "feelers" that are easily seen. Centipedes
have poorly developed eyes and are most active at
night. They are active predators and feed mainly on
insects and spiders. All centipedes have venom glands
to immobilize their prey. The jaws of the smaller local
species cannot penetrate human skin; however, the
larger species may inflict painful bites.
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Centipedes are usually associated with damp,
dark places such as under stones, leaf litter, logs, bark
or soil crevices. Indoors they may be found in closets
and bathrooms where there is high humidity.
granules may be applied to crawl spaces and around
foundation walls.
Centipedes usually lay 15-55 eggs clustered
together in the soil although the eggs of some species
are laid singly. The eggs hatch soon after they are
deposited. The female will usually guard the eggs and
the newly hatched young. Young centipedes closely
resemble the adults and require 3 years to mature.
Centipedes are rather long-lived and individuals may
live up to 6 years.
Earwigs (Figure 5), are beetle-like, short-winged,
fast moving insects about one-half to one inch in
length. They are usually dark brown and have a pair
of pincer-like appendages at the tip of the abdomen.
They have chewing-type mouthparts and slow
development.
Earwigs
Millipedes are commonly known as "thousand
leggers" and belong to a group of arthropods called
Diplopods. Millipedes are worm-like, cylindrical
animals with many body segments. Most of the body
segments bear two pairs of legs. Millipedes tend to
coil up tightly when disturbed and some species can
secrete a foul smelling fluid. Millipedes feed on
decaying vegetable matter and are often found under
stones, flower pots, boards or similar debris where
there is abundant moisture. Occasionally after rains or
during cold weather, large numbers of millipedes may
migrate into buildings. They can climb foundation
walls and enter homes through any small opening.
These pests are generally more troublesome in
wooded or newly developed areas where decaying
vegetation provide excellent food and breeding
conditions.
Female millipedes can lay from 20-300 eggs
singularly or in clusters in the soil. The eggs hatch in
a few weeks, and the young go through 7 to 8 stages
before maturing to adults.
Control
Indoor chemical treatment will eliminate only the
centipedes or millipedes already inside. Removal of
individuals with a broom or dustpan will sometimes
be sufficient.
A large indoor population usually indicates large
numbers of millipedes or centipedes surrounding the
structure. Removal of breeding sites and harborages
will aid in control. Compost piles and decaying
vegetation should be removed from areas close to the
home. Outdoor treatments with sprays, dusts and
Figure 5. Earwig.
Earwigs are active at night. They usually hide in
cracks, crevices, under bark or in similar places
during the day. They are usually scavengers in their
feeding habits, but occasionally feed on plants.
The name earwig is derived from an old
superstition that these insects enter peoples' ears. This
idea is entirely unfounded because earwigs are
harmless to man. Some species have scent glands
from which they can squirt a foul-smelling liquid.
This is probably used for protection; however, it
makes them very unpleasant when accidentally or
purposely mashed.
Pillbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes and Earwigs
The striped earwig adults are dark brown with
light tan markings. The males are large and robust
with stout pincers. The females are somewhat smaller
and lighter in color than the males. These earwigs are
in areas having sandy or clay soils, and it lives in
subterranean burrows or under debris. They are
usually found outdoors unless populations are large or
other conditions are adverse. They enter structures in
search of food, a more suitable environment, or just by
accidental meanderings.
Because of their nighttime activity, they remain
in the soil or under debris during the day. Heavily
thatched lawns or mulched flower beds are among
their preferred daytime habitat. At night they collect
in large numbers around street lights, neon lights,
lighted windows or similar locations where they
search for food. Favorite foods include armyworms,
aphids, mites and scales. They also forage on food
scraps or dead insects.
The female lays about 50 tiny eggs in a
subterranean burrow. The eggs hatch into nymphs in
about 7 days and the nymphs feed on their egg case.
The female continues to care for the young, grooming
and manipulating them in the burrow throughout the
first nymphal stage. The young nymphs are about
one-eighth inch long and could be very easily
confused with termites.
In about seven days, the nymphs molt into the
second stage, and they are released from the burrow
by the female. At this time the female loses her
maternal instincts and many times will devour the
nymphs before they can hide. During later stages, the
nymphs tend to be cannibalistic. After passing
through 6 nymphal stages, the earwig becomes an
adult. The life cycle egg to adult usually averages 56
days.
Control
Indoors
Earwigs are difficult to control with chemicals.
Many times the most effective control for an errant
earwig or two in the home is purely mechanical. A
folded newspaper or fly swatter, a broom and dust pan
provide quick and inexpensive control.
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If severe infestations occur, insecticide sprays
may be necessary. These materials should be used
only for spot treatment indoors.
Outdoors
Proper scheduling of applications may increase
the efficiency of control. Application of one of the
registered materials should be made late in the
afternoon or early evening since earwigs are active at
night. The material should be applied in a band
treatment around the entire perimeter of a structure,
and the band should be at least 10 feet wide. It may
also be necessary to treat the base of mulched
shrubbery or flower beds.
Because of the high reproductive potential and
habitat of earwigs, it is likely that insecticidal control
will have to be repeated at regular intervals.
Sprays, dusts, or granules may be used around the
structure. Glass jars or tin cans baited with fish or cat
food can be buried level with the ground line for use
as pitfall traps. The earwigs cannot climb the sides of
the container and are trapped. The trap can be cleaned
periodically and the trapped earwigs destroyed.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Acephate Pro PCO (Wettable/soluble powder)
Acephate - 96.0%
Outdoor & Perimeter
Do not contact until
dry
Earwigs, Pillbugs
Aero-cide Contact Insecticide (Aerosol)
Structures
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Pyrethrins + d-trans Allethrin + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264
- 1.0 + 1.0 + 4.0 + 4.0%
2 hours
None
None
Use this product with supplied actuator and tubes. Do not use in aircraft cabins. Do not remain in treated area and ventilate the
treated area after treatment is completed. Treated room should be ventilated for 2 hours after spraying. Inject into cracks and
crevices in all hiding places.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
2 hours
None
None
Use this product with supplied actuator and tubes. Do not use in aircraft cabins. Do not remain in treated area and ventilate the
treated area after treatment is completed. Treated room should be ventilated for 2 hours after spraying. Inject into cracks and
crevices in all hiding places. Food should be removed or covered during treatment. All food processing equipment and surfaces
should be covered or thoroughly cleaned before using.
CB-38 Extra (Aerosol)
Pyrethrins - 0.30%
Apartments/Houses/
Dwellings/Structures/
Garages
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Hospitals, Day Care
Centers, Schools
Centipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Open cabinets and doors in area to be treated. Shut off air conditioners, fans and close doors and windows before spraying.
Direct spray toward areas suspected of harboring insects. Spray into hiding places such as cracks and crevices, behind sinks,
cabinets along baseboards and floors, around drains and plumbing, hiting insects with spray whenever possible. Keep area closed
for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate before reoccupying.
Buses/Automobiles,
Railroad Cars/Box
Cars/Trains,
Trucks/Trailers, Vessels
(Boats/Ships)
Centipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Shut off air conditioners, fans and close doors and windows before spraying. Direct spray toward areas suspected of harboring
insects. Spray into hiding places such as cracks and crevices, hitting insects with spray whenever possible. Keep area closed for
15 minutes. Open and ventilate before reoccupying.
Conquer (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Esfenvalerate - 3.48%
Apartments/Houses/
Dwellings/Structures/
Garages
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
14 days
Apply as a coarse wet spray to surfaces where these pests are normally found. Pay particular attention to cracks, crevices and
similar protected locations in floors and walls. Spray directly on insects when possible. Do not apply this spray to surfaces or
utensils that may come into contact with food. Prior to treatment, aquariums and fish bowls should be covered and birds, such as
canaries, removed from the area. Do not spray pets.
Hotels/Motels, Office
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Buildings, Theaters
Millipedes, Sowbugs
dry
Apply as a coarse wet spray to surfaces where these pests are normally found. Pay particular attention to cracks, crevices and
similar protected locations in floors and walls. Spray directly on insects when possible. Do not apply this spray to surfaces or
utensils that may come into contact with food. Prior to treatment, aquariums and fish bowls should be covered and birds, such as
canaries, removed from the area. Do not spray pets.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Hospitals, Schools,
Railroad Cars/Box
Cars/Trains, Trucks/Trailers
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Do not contact until
dry
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Apply as a coarse wet spray to surfaces where these pests are normally found. Pay particular attention to cracks, crevices and
similar protected locations in floors and walls. Spray directly on insects when possible. Do not apply this spray to surfaces or
utensils that may come into contact with food. Prior to treatment, aquariums and fish bowls should be covered and birds, such as
canaries, removed from the area. Do not spray pets.
Building Perimeter (soil
6-10 feet)
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
7 days
Treat a 12-18 inch band of soil and other substrate adjacent to buildings and the building foundation to a height of 2 to 3 feet where
these pests are active and may find entrance.
Foundation (up to 2-3 feet
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Do not contact until
None
None
on wall)
Sowbugs
dry
Treat a 12-18 inch band of soil and other substrate adjacent to buildings and the building foundation to a height of 2 to 3 feet where
these pests are active and may find entrance.
Cynoff EC Insecticide (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Cypermethrin - 24.8%
Structures,
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Apartments/Houses/
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Dwellings/Structures/
Garages
For residual pest control in and on buildings and structures and their immediate surroundings and on modes of transport. Do not
use in food/feed areas of food handling establishments. Do not apply this product to soil in crawl spaces. Protect aquariums from
spray mist. Do not use this product with oil (except for cluster fly control). Wear impermeable gloves made of neoprene when
spraying.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Apply to surfaces of buildings, porches, screens, window frames, eaves, patios, lawns, vegetation, refuse dumps, garages and in
other areas where pests are found. Wear impermeable gloves made of neoprene when spraying.
Cynoff WP Insecticide (Wettable/soluble powder)
Cypermethrin - 40.0%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
For residual pest control in and on buildings and structures and their immediate surroundings and on modes of transport. This
product is not labeled for use in food areas of food/feed handling establishments. Do not use in electrical equipment because of
possible shock hazard. Do not use this product with oil. Protect aquariums from spray mist.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Apply as a residual spray to surfaces of buildings, porches, screens, window frames, eaves, patios, lawns, refuse dumps, garages
and other areas where pests are found.
Cytoc Crack and Crevice Pressurized Residual (Aerosol)
Cyfluthrin - 0.10%
Structures
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
Use this product with supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject product into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects
may be haboring, living, and breeding.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
None
None
Inject product into cracks and crevices where insects may enter structure or harbor.
DeltaDust (Dust)
Structures
Deltamethrin - 0.05%
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
In living areas, make applications in such a manner as to avoid depositions on exposed surfaces or introducing the material into the
air. In the home all food processing surfaces and utensils should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use.
Exposed food should be covered or removed. This product is intended for applications with hand or power duster, with a paint
brush or by other suitable means, to hiding and runway areas and other places where insects are found. Authorized for use in
non-food/feed areas of food/feed plants. This product may be used as a void treatment. Be sure to thoroughly treat service ducts,
false floors and ceilings, wall voids, attics and crawl spaces.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
None
None
None
Make residual treatment around windows and doors, porches, screens, eaves, patios, garages, understairways, in crawl spaces
and other areas where pests hide.
DeltaGard G (Granule)
Outdoor & Perimeter
Deltamethrin - 0.1%
Centipedes, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
None
None
dry
Apply this product uniformly to home lawns, shrubbery, and other ornamental recreational grassy areas. Immediately after
application, water the lawn throroughly with half an inch of water. Retreat as necessary. Do not apply to saturated soil. Do not
allow children or pets onto treated areas until granules have been watered into the soil and the grass or soil is dry.
Demand CS (Microcapsulated suspension)
Lambda-cyhalothrin - 9.7%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
3 weeks
For dilution with water for application usinghand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application.
General Structures,
Hotels/Motels
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
For use as a general surface spray and crack and crevice or spot treatment in, on, or around buildings and structures and their
immediate surroundings.
Meat & Poultry Plants
(Non-edible areas)
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
For dilution with water for application usinghand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
For dilution with water for application using hand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application. Application of this product in food areas and food serving areas other than as a
spot and/or crack and crevice treatment is not permitted.
Meat Plants
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Do not contact until
None
3 weeks
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
dry
For dilution with water for application using hand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application. Authorized for use in meat, poultry, and egg processing facilities as a crack and
crevice or spot treatment.
Poultry Plants
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
For dilution with water for application using hand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application. Authorized for use in meat, poultry, and egg processing facilities as a crack and
crevice treatment.
Shell Egg Grading and Egg
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Do not contact until
None
3 weeks
Products Grading Facilities
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
dry
For dilution with water for application using hand-held or power-operated application equipment. Can be applied as a coarse spray
for general, spot, or crack and crevice application. Authorized for use in meat, poultry, and egg processing facilities as a crack and
crevice treatment.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Building Exteriors
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Demon EC (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
None
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
3 weeks
Cypermethrin - 25.3%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Repeat treatment as necessary.Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray.Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Apartments/Houses/
Dwellings/Structures/
Garages, Hotels/Motels
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Industrial
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Plants/Installations/
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Factories/Manufacturing
Plants, Office Buildings,
Storage Bins/Rooms,
Theaters
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Utilities
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Commercial
Warehouses/Industrial
Buildings/Storage Buildings
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Do not use in warehouses where raw or cured tobacco is stored. Do no use in warehouses where raw agricultural commodities
for food or feed are being stored.
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas),
Bakeries,
Buses/Automobiles,
Railroad Cars/Box
Cars/Trains
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Beverage/Bottling
Plants/Breweries
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Centipedes, Earwigs,
None
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not apply in any room being used as living, eating, sleeping or recovery area by patients, the elderly or infirm when they are in
the room.
Schools
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not appy when classrooms are in use.
None
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Aircraft
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use in aircraft cabins.
Mobile Homes/Travel
Trailers/Recreational
Vehicles, Trucks/Trailers
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray.Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Vessels (Boats/Ships)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Repeat treatment as necessary. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use as a space spray. Not labeled for use in food areas.
Do not use in food areas or food serving areas of food handling establishments.
Building Exteriors
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Barrier Treatment: Apply to band of soil and vegetation 6-10 feet wide around the foundation of structure. Also treat foundation to
a height of 2-3 feet. Retreat as necessary to maintain effectiveness. Apply as a residual treatment to outside surfaces of
buildings.
Demon TC (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Cypermethrin - 25.3%
Building Exteriors
Centipedes, Earwigs,
None
None
None
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Do not apply more than 1 pound of material per acre per year. Apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6-10 ft wide around and
adjacent to the structure. Also, treat foundation to a height of 2-3 feet.
Dumps/Landfills/Garbage
Areas
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Do not apply more than 1 pound of material per acre per year.
Demon WP (Wettable/soluble powder)
Cypermethrin - 40.0%
General Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Commercial
Warehouses/Industrial
Buildings/Storage Buildings
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas),
Beverage/Bottling
Plants/Breweries
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Not labeled for use in food areas of food handling establishments.
Authorized by USDA for use in federally inspected meat, poultry, and egg processing and servicing establishments.
Food Storage Areas
(warehouses)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply to warehouses while raw agricultural commodities for food or feed are being stored. Do not use as a space spray.
Use only in well-ventilated areas. Not labeled for use in food areas of food handling establishments. Authorized by USDA for use
in federally inspected meat, poultry, and egg processing and servicing establishments.
Tobacco Processing
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use in warehouses where raw or cured tobacco is stored.
Hospitals
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Do not apply in any rooms when patients, the elderly or the infirm are actively using the room for sleeping. Do not apply to
institutions when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Nursing Homes
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply in any rooms when patients, the elderly, or the infirm are actively using the room for sleeping, convalescing, eating, or
other similar acitivities.
Schools
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply to classrooms when in use.
Vehicles/Transportation,
Buses/Automobiles
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Aircraft
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not apply to aircraft cabins.
Building Exteriors
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Apply as a residual spray to surfaces of buildings. Barrier treatment: Apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6-10 feet around and
adjacent to the foundation to a height of 2-3 feet.
Demon WP Water Soluble Packets (Wettable/soluble
powder)
Cypermethrin - 35.6%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Commercial
Warehouses/Industrial
Buildings/Storage Buildings
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in warehouses while raw agricultural commodities for
food or feed are being stored. Do not use in warehouses where raw or cured tobacco is stored.
Mills/Granaries/Seed
Houses/Grain Elevators
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in warehouses while raw agricultural commodities for
food or feed are being stored.
Tobacco Processing
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in warehouses where raw or cured tobacco is stored.
Sensitive Environments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not use as a space spray. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not use in rooms which are in use.
Building Exteriors
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Apply as a residual spray to surfaces of buildings. Barrier treatment: Apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6-10 feet wide around
and adjacent to the building. Also, treat the building foundation to a height of 2-3 feet.
Dragnet FT (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Permethrin - 36.8%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Do not use in food/feed areas of food handling establishments. Not for use in USDA Meat and Poultry Plants. Do not apply when
occupants are present in the immediate area in institutions such as libraries or sport facilities. Use only in well ventilated areas.
Firewood is not to be treated. Do not apply to pets, crops, or sources of electricity. All areas where insects hide or through which
insects may enter should be treated. Exposed food should be covered.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Apply as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings. Repeat treatment as necessary.
Duration Chlorpyrifos Capsule Suspension
(Microcapsulated suspension)
Chlorpyrifos - 20.0%
Structures
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
7 days
Dilute in water. Make spot treatments or crack and crevice injections into areas where insects are normally found. Applications in
food areas of food handling establishments are limited to spot and/or crack and crevice applications. Do not treat more often than
every 7 days (14 days in food areas of food service establishments).
Outdoor & Perimeter,
Building Exteriors,
Campgrounds/Recreation
Areas
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
None
14 days
For treatment of localized infestations of buildings.
Duration Pressurized Capsule Suspension
(Microcapsulated suspension)
Chlorpyrifos - 0.5%
Structures,
Vehicles/Transportation
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject this product into cracks and crevices or void spaces where
insects may be harboring, living and breeding. Make spot treatments and/or crack and crevice injections.
Food Areas of Food
Centipedes, Earwigs,
None
None
14 days
Handling Establishments,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
USDA Inspected Facilities
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject this product into cracks and crevices or void spaces where
insects may be harboring, living and breeding.
Aircraft
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
14 days
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Do not use in aircraft cabins.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Apply product to cracks and crevices where insects may enter premises. To help prevent infestations of buildings, treat a band
around and adjacent to the building. For treatment of localized infestations of insects in outdoor areas which are landscaped,
plantsed, mulched or unmaintained, treat infested areas. Can be used for treatment of ground service boxes.
Dursban Pro (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Chlorpyrifos - 23.5%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
7 days
This product may be applied indoors as crack and crevice and spot treatments. Indoor broadcast applications are prohibited.
Applications may be made at 7 day intervals in restaurants and other similar food service establishments and applied in 14 day
intervals in other types of food handling establishments. This product may be applied after 2 days from last treatment, but such use
should be limited to once per month.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
May be applied outdoors as a general surface spray.
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Dursban Pro 2 (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Chlorpyrifos - 24.66%
Outdoor & Perimeter
Do not contact until
dry
Earwigs, Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Use on outside surfaces of buildings and on lawns and ornamental plants for area control.
Dursban TNP (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Structures
Earwigs, Millipedes
Chlorpyrifos - 41.2%
Do not contact until
None
dry
14 days
Dilute product in water or with a suitable oil base. Do not apply water based dilutions to electrical equipment.
Food Processing
Earwigs, Millipedes
Do not contact until
None
14 days
(non-food/feed areas), Food
dry
Areas of Food Handling
Establishments
Dilute product in water or with a suitable oil base. Use only deodorized kerosene for oil-based sprays in food handling
establishments. Do not apply water based dilutions to electrical equipment. In food handling establishments, use only as a spot or
crack and crevice treatment.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Apply as a residual spray to and around outside surfaces of residential and nonresidential buildings and structures.
Empire 20 (Microcapsulated suspension)
Chlorpyrifos - 20%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
7 days
Apply product as a spot or crack and crevice spray only. Indoor broadcast applications are prohibited.
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas),
USDA Inspected Facilities
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
7 days
Apply product as a spot or crack and crevice spray only. Indoor broadcast applications are prohibited. Applications to food areas
of food handling establishments are limited to spot or crack and crevice treatment. Authorized by USDA for use in federally
inspected meat and poultry plants. Do not reapply more often than every 14 days in food service establishments.
Food Areas of Food
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
7 days
Handling Establishments
Millipedes, Sowbugs
dry
Apply product as a spot or crack and crevice spray only. Indoor broadcast applications are prohibited. Applications to food areas
of food handling establishments are limited to spot or crack and crevice treatment. Authorized by USDA for use in federally
inspected meat and poultry plants. Do not reapply more often than every 14 days in food service establishments.
Engage Crack and Crevice Pressurized Residual
(Aerosol)
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Chlorpyrifos - 0.5%
None
None
None
Inject into cracks, crevices, and voids where insects may be located. Use only with supplied actuator and injection tubes. Use only
with supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks, crevices, or voids where insects may be harboring, living, and
breeding.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Inject into cracks, crevices and voids where ants may be traveling and/or harboring, including, but not limited to, around doors,
window frames, wall voids and other structural cracks and crevices. Use only with supplied actuator and injection tubes. Avoid
contamination of food, food utensils, or food processing surfaces. Application of this product in the food areas of food handling
establishments other than as a crack and crevice treatment are not permitted.
USDA Inspected Facilities
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Use only with supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks, crevices, or voids where insects may be harboring, living,
and breeding. Authorized for use in inedible areas of federally inspected meat and poultry plants.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Outdoor & Perimeter
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
None
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Inject into cracks and crevices or voids where insects may be harboring or entering premises.
Equity (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Chlorpyrifos - 23.5%
Building Exteriors
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
This product may be applied outdoors as a general surface spray. Treat where pests are found or normally occur.
Ficam D (Dust)
Structures,
Restaurants/Commercial
Kitchens
Bendiocarb - 1.0%
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
This product is intended to be applied with a hand or power duster to hiding and runway areas and those places where pests are
found. Apply thoroughly to cracks and crevices where they hide. This product is intended to be applied with a hand or power
duster to hiding and runway areas and those places where pests are found. Apply thoroughly to cracks and crevices where they
hide.
Outdoor & Perimeter,
Sanitary Sewers/Drain
Lines/Outside Surfaces
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
To help prevent invasion of building and structures by pests, treat a band of soil and vegetation around and adjacent to the
foundation.
Ficam Plus Insecticide (Wettable/soluble powder)
Bendiocarb + Pyrethrins - 29.45 +3.06%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply to humans, their clothing or bedding. Avoid breathing and working in spray mist or dust. With proper spraying, this
product does not produce a visible deposit. However, if unevenly applied, or sprayed to run-off, a visible deposit may occur on
some dark surfaces. Do not apply in conduits, motor housings, junction boxes, and switch boxes or ther electrical equipment
because of possible shock hazard. Do not contaminate fruit, vegetables, or other feed or food crops.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Application is limited to spot or crack and crevice treatment only. Do not apply to humans, their clothing or bedding. Avoid
breathing and working in spray mist or dust. With proper spraying, this product does not produce a visible deposit. However, if
unevenly applied, or sprayed to run-off, a visible deposit may occur on some dark surfaces. Do not apply in conduits, motor
housings, junction boxes, and switch boxes or ther electrical equipment because of possible shock hazard. Do not contaminate
fruit, vegetables, or other feed or food crops.
USDA Inspected Facilities
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
This product is authorized for use in non-food areas of Federally inspected Meat and Poultry Plants. Do not apply to humans, their
clothing or bedding. Avoid breathing and working in spray mist or dust. With proper spraying, this product does not produce a
visible deposit. However, if unevenly applied, or sprayed to run-off, a visible deposit may occur on some dark surfaces. Do not
apply in conduits, motor housings, junction boxes, and switch boxes or ther electrical equipment because of possible shock hazard.
Do not contaminate fruit, vegetables, or other feed or food crops.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Apply as a residual spray to surfaces of buildings. Barrier treatments will help prevent infestations of buildings.
Flee Insecticide (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Permethrin - 36.8%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not treat where food is exposed. Do not use in fogging equipment. Do not apply to pets,
crops, firewood or sources of electricity.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas)
Common Name - %
Pest(s)
Re-Entry Time
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not treat where food is exposed. Do not use in fogging equipment. Do not apply to pets,
crops, firewood or sources of electricity. Do not use in food areas of food handling establishments. Not for use in Federally
inspected Meat and Poultry Plants.
Sensitive Environments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not treat where food is exposed. Do not apply in patient rooms or in any rooms while
occupied by the elderly or infirm. Do not apply to classrooms when in use. Do not apply to institutions in the immediate area when
occupants are present.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Apply as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings. Repeat treatment as necessary.
Intern Crack and Crevice Pressurized Residual (Formula
Chlorpyrifos - 0.5%
1) (Aerosol)
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Use with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks, crevices, and voids where insects live, breed and harbor.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Inject cracks and crevices where insects may enter premises or harbor.
None
Kicker (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Pyrethrins + PBO - 6 + 60%
Outdoor & Perimeter
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Microcare Pressurized Pyrethrum Capsule Suspension
(Aerosol)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264 - 0.300 + 2.200
+0.336%
Structures, Food Areas of
Food Handling
Establishments
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
None
None
Use with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Make spot treatments and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places.
Apply directly to insects in these locations where possible.
Utilities
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Use with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Make spot treatments and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places.
Apply directly to insects in these locations where possible. Use actuator to treat open boxes and exposed surfaces.
Food Processing
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Do not contact until
None
None
(non-food/feed areas)
Sowbugs
dry
Use with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Make spot treatments and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places.
Apply directly to insects in these locations where possible. Authorized for use in inedible areas of federally inspected meat and
poultry plants.
Mobile Homes/Travel
Trailers/Recreational
Vehicles, Vessels
(Boats/Ships)
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Use with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Make spot treatments and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places.
Apply directly to insects in these locations where possible. Close all windows and doors. Disperse in all locations. Leave area
closed for 15 minutes.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
Treat outdoor areas which are landscaped, planted or mulched or unmaintained.
None
None
Pillbugs, Centipedes, Millipedes and Earwigs
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Campgrounds/Recreation
Areas
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Do not contact until
dry
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Treat outdoor areas which are landscaped, planted or mulched or unmaintained. Treat in the direction of a slight breeze away from
user that allows the fog to drift into areas of infestation.
Microcare Pressurized Pyrethrum Capsule Suspension
(Formula 1) (Aerosol)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264 - 0.300 + 2.200 +
0.336%
Structures
None
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
None
None
Use this product with supplied actuator and tubes. Inject this product into cracks and crevices. Spot, space, and general
treatments are permitted for certain applications. To make a spot treatment release product onto surface. Make spot treatment
and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places. Apply directly on insects in these locations where possible.
Mobile Homes/Travel
Trailers/Recreational
Vehicles, Vessels
(Boats/Ships)
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
None
None
None
Use this product with supplied actuator and tubes. Inject this product into cracks and crevices. Spot, space, and general
treatments are permitted for certain applications. To make a spot treatment release product onto surface. Make spot treatment
and/or crack and crevice injections into hiding places. Apply directly on insects in these locations where possible. Treat area for
1-3 seconds. Leave unoccupied for 15 minutes.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
None
None
None
Sowbugs
For treatment of localized infestations in outdoor areas. Treat areas where insects are likely to enter buildings.
Campgrounds/Recreation
Areas
Centipedes, Pillbugs,
Sowbugs
None
None
None
Treat so that slight breeze allows fog to drift into areas of infestation. Allow spray to dry before re-entering area.
Optem Cyfluthrin CS (Prescription Treatment)
(Microcapsulated suspension)
Cyfluthrin - 6.0%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
Inject cracks and crevices and/or voids where these insects may be harboring or hibernating. Do not apply to humans or their
clothing or bedding. Do not contaminate food or use on household pets. Cover fish tanks prior to application. Dilute the product in
water.
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Inject cracks and crevices and/or voids where these insects may be harboring or hibernating. Do not apply to humans or their
clothing or bedding. Do not contaminate food or use on household pets. Cover fish tanks prior to application. Dilute the product in
water. Not for use in USDA meat and poultry plants.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
For treatment of infestations of these insects in outdoor areas which are landscaped, planted, mulched, or unmaintained. Dilute in
water and spray onto outdoor surfaces and into cracks and crevices, and into voids. Can be used as a perimeter treatment to help
prevent infestations.
Orthene Crack and Crevice Pressurized Residual
(Aerosol)
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Acephate - 1.0%
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Use the supplied actuator and injection tubes to inject cracks and crevices and void spaces where insect may be harboring.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Inject cracks and crevices and void spaces where insect may be harvoring. Applications of this product in the food areas of
food-handling establishments other than as a crack and crevice treatment are not permitted.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Earwigs, Millipedes, Sowbugs
None
None
None
None
None
Apply product to cracks and crevices where insects may enter prernises.
Orthene PCO Formula II (Wettable/soluble powder)
Structures
Earwigs, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Acephate - 96%
Do not contact until
dry
Apply as a coarse low pressure spot spray or crack and crevice spray to localized areas where these pests are found or normally
occur. Dilute in water to the desired concentration. Activity on porous surfaces may be limited. Do not apply directly to carpet as
staining may occur. Do not treat unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas, especially where moisture or high humidity
exists since persistent odor could develop. Apply as a coarse low pressure spot spray or crack and crevice spray to localized areas
where these pests are found or normally occur. Dilute in water to the desired concentration. Activity on porous surfaces may be
limited. Do not apply directly to carpet as staining may occur. Do not treat unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas,
especially where moisture or high humidity exists since persistent odor could develop.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Earwigs, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Apply as a coarse low pressure spot spray or crack and crevice spray to localized areas where these pests are found or normally
occur. Dilute in water to the desired concentration. Activity on porous surfaces may be limited. Do not apply directly to carpet as
staining may occur. Do not treat unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas, especially where moisture or high humidity
exists since persistent odor could develop. Limited to spot and/or spot treatment only. May be used in Federally inspected Meat
and poultry plants and places other than private residences where food is held, processed, prepared or served. Apply as a coarse
low pressure spot spray or crack and crevice spray to localized areas where these pests are found or normally occur. Dilute in
water to the desired concentration. Activity on porous surfaces may be limited. Do not apply directly to carpet as staining may
occur. Do not treat unpainted masonry floors in poorly ventilated areas, especially where moisture or high humidity exists since
persistent odor could develop. Limited to spot and/or spot treatment only. May be used in Federally inspected Meat and poultry
plants and places other than private residences where food is held, processed, prepared or served.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Earwigs, Pillbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Apply as a residual spray to surfaces of buildings and soil adjacent to the building.
P.I. Contact Insecticide (Formula 1) (Aerosol)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide - 0.5 + 4.0%
Structures
None
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
None
None
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may
be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into
cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. May also be used as a space spray.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
None
None
None
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may
be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into
cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. When applying as a
space treatment in food areas, the operation being treated should be shut down. All food utensils and equipment must be covered
or cleaned after treatment.
Hospitals
Centipedes, Millipedes,
None
None
None
Sowbugs
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may
be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into
cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Patients should be
removed from room prior to treatment. Room should be ventialted for at least 2 hours after spraying. Do not return patients to
room until after ventilation.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Nursing Homes
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
None
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may
be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Use this product with the supplied actuator and injection tubes. Inject into
cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. May also be used as a space spray. Patients should be
removed from room prior to treatment. Room should be ventialted for at least 2 hours after spraying. Do not return patients to
room until after ventilation.
Pestab (Wettable/soluble powder)
Lambda-cyhalothrin - 10.0%
Structures
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
Restaurants/Commercial
Kitchens
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
Use as a crack and crevice or spot treatment to selective surfaces. Do not apply when facility is in operation or when foods are
exposed.
Grocery
Stores/Supermarkets,
Hotels/motels
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
3 weeks
Apply as a crack and crevice or spot treatment to selective surfaces. Do not apply when facility is in operation or food is exposed.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
3 weeks
Barrier treatments: To prevent infestations of building, apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6-10 feet wide around and adjacent to
outside surfaces of buildings. Also may be applied to lawn areas around residential/nonresidential buildings. Apply as a coarse
spray to thoroughly and uniformly wet the foundation and/or band area.
Prelude (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Permethrin - 25.6%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
During indoor application, do not allow dripping or runoff to occur. Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply in food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments. Not for use in federally inspected meat and poultry plants.
During indoor application, do not allow dripping or runoff to occur. Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Food Storage Areas
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
(warehouses)
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
Do not apply in warehouses while raw agriculture commodities for food or feed are being stored. During indoor application, do not
allow dripping or runoff to occur. Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Prescription Treatment 565 Plus XLO (Aerosol)
None
None
None
Pyrethrins + d-trans Allethrin + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264
- 0.25 + 0.25 + 1.00 + 1.00%
Structures
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Do not contact until
None
None
Sowbugs
dry
Use this product only with supplied actuator and tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices or void spaces where insects may be
harboring, living, or breeding. Keep areas closed for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate the treated area before reoccupying. Use this
product only with supplied actuator and tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices or void spaces where insects may be harboring,
living, or breeding. Keep areas closed for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate the treated area before reoccupying.
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas)
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Apply only when plant is not in operation. Use this product only with supplied actuator and tubes. Inject into cracks and crevices or
void spaces where insects may be harboring, living, or breeding. Keep areas closed for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate the
treated area before reoccupying. Apply only when plant is not in operation. Use this product only with supplied actuator and tubes.
Inject into cracks and crevices or void spaces where insects may be harboring, living, or breeding. Keep areas closed for 15
minutes. Open and ventilate the treated area before reoccupying.
Pro-Control Plus Total Release Aerosol Insecticide
Pyrethrins + Cyfluthrin + Piperonyl Butoxide - 0.5 + 0.1 + 1.0%
(Aerosol)
Structures
Earwigs, Pillbugs
2 hours
None
None
Open doors, drawers, and closets. Shut off fans and air conditioning. Set fogger on stand. Immediately leave treated area. Keep
area closed for at least 2 hours. Allow treated area to air for 30 minutes.
Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Earwigs, Pillbugs
2 hours
None
None
Do not apply this product in any rooms while occupied by patients, the elderly, or infirmed. Open doors, drawers, and closets.
Shut off fans and air conditioning. Set fogger on stand. Immediately leave treated area. Keep area closed for at least 2 hours.
Allow treated area to air for 30 minutes.
Day Care Centers, Schools
Earwigs, Pillbugs
2 hours
None
None
Do not apply in classroom when in use. Open doors, drawers, and closets. Shut off fans and air conditioning. Set fogger on stand.
Immediately leave treated area. Keep area closed for at least 2 hours. Allow treated area to air for 30 minutes.
Pro-Control Total Release Aerosol Insecticide (Formula 1)
(Aerosol)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264 - 0.535 + 1.050 +
1.710%
Structures
Earwigs
2 hours
None
None
Open all doors, drawers, and closets. Shut off fans and air conditioners. Set fogger on stand and leave treated area. Keep area
closed for 2 hours. and allow area to air for 30 minutes.
Sensitive Environments
Earwigs
2 hours
None
None
Open all doors, drawers, and closets. Shut off fans and air conditioners. Set fogger on stand and leave treated area. Keep area
closed for 2 hours, and allow area to air for 30 minutes. Ventilate patient areas for 2 hours before returning patients to their rooms.
Pyrenone (Ready-to-Use Liquid)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide - 1.0 + 5.0%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Earwigs
None
None
For indoor and outdoor applications as a space, area or contact spray. May be applied by conventional spraying or fogging
equipment. Do not apply this product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose workers or other persons. The area to
be treated must be vacated by unprotected persons. Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until sprays have dried.
Space and contact application-- Close doors and windows and shut off ventilating systems. Use a mechanical aerosol generator or
a fogger. Direct spray first into cracks and crevices and behind equipment. Then treat as a space spray, directing the spray
towards ceiling and upper corners of the area and behind any obstructions. Keep closed for 1 hour. Vacate treated area and
ventilate before reoccupying. This product can be diluted in deodorized petroleum solvent for fogging.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Earwigs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Do not apply spray while food processing is underway. When applied as a surface treatment, food processing operations may
continue.
USDA Inspected Facilities
Earwigs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
When applied in federally inspected Meat, Poultry and Shell Egg, and Egg products Inspection plants, food processing must stop
during application.
Saga WP Insecticide (Wettable/soluble powder)
Tralomethrin - 40.00%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
Applications are permitted in food/feed areas of food/feed handling and processing establshments as a general spray, spot, or
crack and crevice treatment.
USDA Inspected Facilities
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
Apply only when facility is not in operation. Do not apply directly to food/feed or food/feed handling surfaces.
Aircraft
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
None
None
Do not apply when passengers or non-essential personnel are present in area to be treated.
TKO Diazinon Capsule Suspension (Microcapsulated
suspension)
Diazinon - 23.0%
Structures
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
This product should be diluted in water and may be sprayed on any surface which will not be damaged or stained. Do not use this
product indoors as an overall surface spray or as a space spray; take care not to introduce this product into the air during
application. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not apply where children are likely to frequently contact treated surface. Remove
or cover fish bowls and remove pets before application. Do not treat pets with this product. Make spot treatment and/or crack and
crevice injections into hiding places
Food Processing
(non-food/feed areas)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
Not for use in USDA meat and poultry plants. Application of this product in food/feed areas of food/feed handling establishments,
other than as a crack and crevice treatment or limited spot treatment is not permitted.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
This product should be diluted in water and may be sprayed on any surface which will not be damaged or stained. Do not use this
product indoors as an overall surface spray or as a space spray; take care not to introduce this product into the air during
application. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not apply where children are likely to frequently contact treated surface. Remove
or cover fish bowls and remove pets before application. Do not treat pets with this product. Make spot treatment and/or crack and
crevice injections into hiding places Not for use in USDA meat and poultry plants. Application of this product in food/feed areas of
food/feed handling establishments, other than as a crack and crevice treatment or limited spot treatment is not permitted.
Hospitals
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
This product should be diluted in water and may be sprayed on any surface which will not be damaged or stained. Do not use this
product indoors as an overall surface spray or as a space spray; take care not to introduce this product into the air during
application. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not apply where children are likely to frequently contact treated surface. Remove
or cover fish bowls and remove pets before application. Do not treat pets with this product. Make spot treatment and/or crack and
crevice injections into hiding places Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Nursing Homes
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Do not contact until
dry
None
None
This product should be diluted in water and may be sprayed on any surface which will not be damaged or stained. Do not use this
product indoors as an overall surface spray or as a space spray; take care not to introduce this product into the air during
application. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not apply where children are likely to frequently contact treated surface. Remove
or cover fish bowls and remove pets before application. Do not treat pets with this product. Make spot treatment and/or crack and
crevice injections into hiding places Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area.
Day Care Centers, Schools
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Do not contact until
None
None
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs dry
This product should be diluted in water and may be sprayed on any surface which will not be damaged or stained. Do not use this
product indoors as an overall surface spray or as a space spray; take care not to introduce this product into the air during
application. Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not apply where children are likely to frequently contact treated surface. Remove
or cover fish bowls and remove pets before application. Do not treat pets with this product. Make spot treatment and/or crack and
crevice injections into hiding places Do not apply to classrooms when in use.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Outdoor & Perimeter
Pest(s)
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Sowbugs
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Do not contact until
dry
Preharvest Time
None
Retreatment
Interval
None
For treatment of localized infestations of these insects in outdoor areas which are landscaped, planted, mulched, or unmaintained.
For control of pests on outdoor surfaces and perimeters of buildings and on ornamental plants around the home only. Do not use
this product on outdoor ornamentals other than around the home. Do not spray on windy days. Perimeter treatment-- To help
prevent infestations of buildings by pests.
Talstar Lawn & Tree Flowable (Emulsifiable concentrate)
Bifenthrin - 7.9%
Structures
Do not contact until
dry
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
Apply as a coarse low pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide. Do not use as a space spray.
Building Exteriors
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Apply as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings.
Do not contact until
dry
Tri-die Pressurized Silica + Pyrethrin Dust (Aerosol)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + Amorphous Silica Dioxide
- 0.6 + 4.8 + 8.0%
Structures
None
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
None
Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. Use with the supplied actuator and tubes to inject
product where insects may be harboring, living and breeding.
Food Areas of Food
Handling Establishments
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Inject into cracks and crevices and void spaces where insects may be harboring. Application of this product in the food areas of
food-handling establishments other than as a crack and crevice treatment are not permitted. Use with the supplied actuator and
tubes to inject product where insects may be harboring, living and breeding.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
None
Treat cracks around doors and windows, under siding and voids foundation level, beneath guards on loading docks, into cracks in
foundations and floors and in other places where these pests may enter building.
ULD BP-100 Contact Insecticide (Formula 1)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264 - 1.00 + 2.00 +
(Ready-to-Use Liquid)
2.94%
Structures
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
2 hours
None
None
Use full strength or dilute product as desired according to dilution table. Apply using a mechanical aerosol generator. Do not
remain in treated areas after application, and leave room closed for at least 1 hour. Ventilate thoroughly before occupants are
allowed to re-enter.
ULD BP-50 Contact Insecticide (Ready-to-Use Liquid)
Structures
Centipedes, Millipedes,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide - 0.5 + 5.0%
None
None
None
This product may be applied through mechanical aerosol or ULV generators, as well as thermal and conventional fogging or
spraying equipment. Use as a space or contact spray.
Food Areas of Food
Centipedes, Millipedes,
None
None
None
Handling Establishments,
Pillbugs, Sowbugs
USDA Inspected Facilities
Designed for use in edible product areas of official establishments operating under the federal meat, poultry, shell egg grading and
egg products inspection programs and in other food processing plants. This product may be applied through mechanical aerosol
or ULV generators, as well as thermal and conventional fogging or spraying equipment. Use as a space or contact spray.
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Table 1. Pesticides Available
Trade Name (Formulation)
Site(s)
Pest(s)
Common Name - %
Re-Entry Time
Preharvest Time
Retreatment
Interval
ULD BP300 Contact Insecticide (Formula 1)
(Ready-to-Use Liquid)
Pyrethrins + Piperonyl Butoxide + MGK264 - 3.00 + 6.00 +
10.00%
Structures
2 hours
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
Do not apply product in such a manner as to directly or through drift expose workers or other persons. The area being treated must
be vacated by unprotected persons. Do not enter treated areas without protection until thoroughly ventilated or sprays have dried.
For indoor application as a space, area, or contact spray. This product may be applied through mechanical aerosol of ultra low
volume cold aerosol generators as well as thermal and conventional fogging or spraying equipment. As a space spray, use
undiluted to kill accessible stages of insects infesting food in storage or being processed. Close room or warehouse and shut off all
ventilating systems. Do not remain in the treated area after application and leave room closed for at least 1 hour. Ventilate
thoroughly before occupants are allowed to re-enter. This product may be diluted using a white mineral oil or an odorless light
petroleum hydrocarbon.
Outdoor & Perimeter
Centipedes, Earwigs,
Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs
None
None
Use diluted to kill flies, mosquitoes and gnats. Fog areas where insects are to be controlled.
None