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Adams Flea & Tick Carpet Spray

Risk Level: 
Use sparingly and avoid if pregnant or around young childrenUse sparingly and avoid if pregnant or around young children
Description:

Spray for carpets, drapes, rugs, upholstered furniture and pet bedding.

Chemicals:
Linalool -- 

Linalool is  a naturally occuring essential oil derived from many species of plants including citrus, cinnamon and mint. Several essential oils are known to cause allergic reactions, including severe dermatitis in people or pets. More severe reactions have been observed in pets, especially cats, including vomiting, salivation, muscle tremors, seizures, and death in a few cases. Among the chief allergens for humans are d-limonene and other citrus oils; cinnamon oil, citronella, clove oil (eugenol), and geranium oil. Citrus oils are listed as a least-toxic chemical control by the Integrated Pest Management Practitioner.

Toxicity:
  • Linked to asthma and allergies
  • Insufficient data to determine human toxicity
  • Very toxic to pets, especially cats
Pyriproxyfen -- 

Pyriproxyfen, like S-Methoprene, is an IGR and has very little toxic effect on humans. According to EPA, pyriproxyfen has a very low acute toxicity and is classified as "Group E: Evidence of non-carcinogenicity for humans." [source] Pyriproxyfen is listed as a least-toxic chemical control by the Integrated Pest Management Practitioner. And it is listed on EcoWise Certified IPM Program Materials List. 

Toxicity:
  • Safer chemical -- however, all pesticides should be used with caution and in consultation with a veterinarian.
Safer Alternatives: 
  • Wash bedding in hot, soapy water once a week.
  • Vacuum the home once a week. Empty the vacuum bag and dispose its contents.
  • Comb daily with a fine-toothed flea comb and rinse the comb teeth in hot, soapy water between strokes.
  • Look for repellent sprays made with essential oils of lemongrass, cedarwood, peppermint, rosemary or thyme.
  • For severe problems that require chemical intervention, look for lower risk products such as those using Pyriproxyfen, Nitenpyram, Spinosad, S-Methoprene, or Lufenuron as the active ingredient. 
  • For more tips on safer flea and tick management, see How to Control Fleas and Ticks Without Chemicals.