To help prevent insects in and around the home and reduce the risk of infestations indoors and outdoors, pay particular attention to periods when insects are most active, especially in spring when they first appear and in late summer when cooler temperatures drive them indoors in search of shelter for the winter.
For indoor use
For ticks, ants, cockroaches, crickets, firebrats, red flour beetles, rice weevils, silverfish, sowbugs and spiders
Thoroughly treat areas where insects are found, such as cracks and crevices in walls, floors and ceilings, along and behind baseboards, around and beneath appliances and furniture, around sinks, drains and water pipes, garbage containers, interior foundations, entry points (doors and windows) and localized areas of floors and floor coverings.
For ants, also spray trails and nests.
For silverfish, also spray cracks and crevices in furniture and bookshelves. Remove all objects before treatment. Do not replace items until all shelves are completely dry.
For carpet beetles, spray along carpet edges and undersides, as well as underneath rugs. Apply as a spot treatment on floors and baseboards. Spray directly into cracks, crevices and infested areas of shelving.
For clothes moths, remove all items from furniture, closets and other storage areas. If items are infested, brush them thoroughly and, if possible, air them outdoors in sunlight for several hours. Spray the product into empty dressers, closets, desks and other storage areas, directing the spray into cracks, joints and crevices. Do not replace items in treated furniture until all surfaces are completely dry.
For fleas, ticks and brown dog ticks, apply to indoor surfaces, including cracks and crevices in walls and floors, along and behind baseboards, around window and door frames, and in localized areas of floors and floor coverings.
Pet bedding may be treated with this product. However, replacing the bedding after treating the other listed areas is preferable. If treating pet bedding, do not allow pets to use it for 7 days after treatment.
IMPORTANT: Do not spray this product directly on animals. To protect or treat your pet, use a product specifically designed for that purpose.
For bed bugs, do not spray on mattresses, headboards, footboards or furniture. Apply to indoor surfaces, including cracks and crevices in walls, floors and ceilings, along and behind baseboards and mouldings, and underneath and behind furniture. To improve treatment effectiveness, apply directly to bed bugs whenever possible.
Outdoor use
Spiders, sowbugs, ants, crickets, fleas and ticks
Apply to patios, porches and decks, as well as to buildings*, including foundations, under gutters, around light fixtures, and in other areas pests use to enter (e.g., screens, doors, window frames). Also apply to bins and garbage cans. To control an ant problem, spray trails and nests, as well as their entry points. If spiders are a problem, apply to patios, porches and decks, as well as to buildings*, including under eaves and awnings. Treatment can be repeated after 7 days only if the infestation persists or insects reappear.
*Before applying to a building's siding, see the Precautions section.
Protection against ticks
When used according to the manufacturer’s directions, CRAWL OUT kills blacklegged ticks, which may transmit Lyme disease. Good practices should still be followed when gardening or spending time in wooded areas:
- Wear appropriate clothing (long pants, long-sleeved shirt, closed shoes, socks over pant legs, gloves if needed, and a hat).
- Use an effective tick repellent (insect repellent containing 15% or 30% DEET or 20% icaridin/picaridin). (Check for any contraindications.) ·
- Check your body and clothing for ticks before entering the house (light-coloured clothing makes ticks easier to spot). · Avoid tall grass and leaf litter (stay on marked trails whenever possible).
- Take a shower or bath within 2 hours after outdoor activities.
- Tumble dry clothing on high heat for 10 minutes.
- Inspect pets carefully, as they may carry ticks indoors.
For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/prevent-tick-bites.html OR https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/ticks-tick-borne-diseases/ticks.html
