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CimeXa Insecticide Dust is the newest product available in the battle against bed bugs, fleas, ticks and other insects. CimeXa Dust is 100% Silica dust, is very safe, odorless, and will not stain. CimeXa Dust will last up to 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas like wall voids. It is very effective on bed bugs, fleas, and especially pyrethroid resistant bed bugs. It will work on ants, roaches, firebrats, silverfish, spiders, mites, lice, stored product/pantry/fabric/clothes beetles, moths and drywood termites.When pests come into contact with CimeXa, the product clings to their exoskeleton and absorbs the waxy coating, causing death from dehydration.

How to Use Dusts and Dusters

CimeXa Insecticide Dust contains 100% natural silica gel which kills insects by contact. When insects pick up the dust on the exoskeleton, it clings to and absorbs the waxy coating, causing dehydration and eventual death. CimeXa is best applied with a duster to avoid over-application. Because of its mode of action, CimeXa Dust takes longer to kill target pests. However, the natural ingredient has no properties that cause it to change or break down, so the dust is effective for at least 10 years when applied in undisturbed areas.

Ants, Crazy Ants, Cockroaches, Firebrats, Silverfish, Spiders, Mites, Bed Bugs, Lice, Fleas, Ticks, and Drywood Termites.

PESTS CONTROLLED WITH CIMEXA INSECTICIDE DUST:

Ants, Cockroaches, Firebrats, Silverfish, Spiders, Mites, Bed Bugs, Lice, Fleas, Ticks, Drywood Termites. Kills Bed Bug Adults and Nymphs Kills Bed Bug Nymphs Hatched from Dusted Eggs kills Pyrethroid-Resistant Bed Bugs.

CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be used in place of other similar insecticide dusts and used in voids, cracks and crevices for most common crawling insect pests. Because of its stability, CimeXa Dust is ideal for tedious or time-consuming dusting treatments, such as treatments of wall voids or attic spaces. CimeXa Dust is also an excellent dust for bed bug treatments because there is no known resistance to it. CimeXa Dust is completely natural, making it preferable for use in sensitive accounts or locations.

Apply at a rate of 2 ounces per 100 square feet. Use a handheld bellows, bulb, or puffer bottle type duster to apply a light, visible film. A power duster may also be used. Power duster use is limited to cracks, crevices, voids, attics and crawlspaces to insure containment of dust particles. Focus on areas where insects or their signs are seen.

CimeXa Dust may also be used as a spray, paint-on application, or foam. Combine 1 lb of product per gal. of water. Apply approximately 1 qt. of solution per 250 square feet of area to be treated. For injection treatment, add the appropriate amount of foaming agent to the product/water slurry and inject directly into galleries and voids.

A 4 oz. bottle covers approximately 200 square feet. A 5 lb. pail covers approximately 4,000-5,000 square feet.

In and around residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, agricultural, research, daycare, health care, educational, recreational, and office buildings, hotels, motels, garages, transport vehicles, warehouses, theaters, food handling and food processing establishments, Federally inspected meat and poultry plants.

Indoors

In attics, be sure to get dust near the eaves and vent pipes where insects often first enter, as well as around any pipes or potential access points between the attic and the main structure.

The bottom drawers in kitchen and bathroom cabinets can be removed and dust applied into drawer wells. No dust should be left exposed when drawers are replaced.

Cimexa Bed Bug Treatment:Remove bedding and take the bed apart. Treat the interior framework, joints and cracks in the bed frame. Treat the mattress and box spring, paying particular attention to tufts, folds and edges, and the interior framework of the box spring. Remove wall-mounted headboards and treat the back side. Treat picture frames, moldings, hollow furniture legs, cracks and crevices, along baseboards, and any areas with visible signs of infestation, including rugs and carpet. Treat upholstered furniture by removing or lifting (if possible) the cushions and treating the undersurface. Treat the interior framework, cracks and joints of the furniture, and the folds, tufts and edges of cushions and other upholstered areas. Do not treat toys and stuffed animals with product. Treat wall voids by removing electrical switch plate covers to allow access, but dont apply dust directly in electrical boxes. Apply about oz of dust to each accessible void.

Cimexa for Flea Control: Apply at a rate of 2 ounces per 100 square feet. Treat kennels, pet bedding/rest areas, floor and floor coverings (such as carpets), cracks behind molding and baseboards and other areas where pests may harbor. Apply as a light film or light coating over the target surfaces.

Outdoors

CimeXa Dust is not intended for outdoor use.

Most Helpful Q&A's

09/28/2012 Rob from San Diego, Ca

QI have bedbugs and I live in an aparment that has carpet. Do bedbug live in or under carpet? Does carpet need treatment? What spay should be used on carpet?

ABedbugs will hide wherever there are places for them to hide. In most situations you will not be required to spray all of the carpet for bedbugs because bedbugs will not sit out in the middle of the carpet. Usually you will concentrate your treatments up under the lip of the carpet. A dust insecticide such as Cimexa Dust would be a great choice because it stays active for a every long time.

06/23/2012 Anna from Waynesfield, Oh

QAre there advantages to using CimeXa Insecticide Dust versus the Alpine dust?

AThere are two main advantages. Cimexa is 100% Cilica, which is basically ground up sand. It is 100% natural and green. The other advantage is that in undisturbed areas CimeXa can last up to 10 years, whereas other dusts including Alpine will typically only last 1 or 2 years at the most.

08/05/2013 Karen from Massachusetts

QCan CimeXa be used together with Diatomaceous Earth?

AYes, these two dust are completely compatible and can be used mixed together to provide extra control.

06/01/2015 Ann

QI have read to not have children around when applying Cimexa. I have not seen it addressed that children will ultimately be on the carpet or touching items/toys that have cimexa on it, breathing it, transferring to face etc. can you address residual for children?

AChildren should not be allowed back in the area until theCimeXa Insecticide Dust has settled. You are normally applying it to cracks and crevices and wall voids.CimeXa Insecticide Dust should not be applied to kids toys or carpet where they may be putting the item in there mouths.

11/13/2014 Donny from Nashville

QCan breathing in Cimexa hurt you

AAlthough, Cimexa contains 100% natural silica gel, we still do not advice breathing it in. It could be harmful to you. You may want to consider wearing a Respirator mask when making your application.

Most Recent Customer Questions

01/13/2018 Cayla from Lagrange, Ga

QIs CimeXa Insecticide Dust like a puff of smoke enough?

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A littleCimeXa Insecticide Dustgoes a long way if used as directed, applied with a dust applicator such as a B&G Bulb duster. We would suggest a couple of puffs aroundeach electrical outlet/light switch plate and other cracks and crevices. You want barely to see the dust (no need for heavy applications). Please take a few moments to review ourarticle on dusting for additional information.

01/08/2018 Irene from Philadelphia, Pa

QWhat is the best way to apply CimeXa Dust to my bed sheets? I am trying to apply CimeXa on the lower edges of my bedsheets so when the bed bugs come to feed on me, they'll have to crawl through the CimeXa. How thin of a layer should I apply?

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CimeXa Insecticide Dustis not labeled for application to bedding at all and should not be applied directly to bed sheets. Per the product label, for bed bug treatment: "Remove bedding and take the bed apart. Treat the interior framework, joints and cracks in the bed frame. Treat the mattress and box spring, paying particular attention to tufts, folds and edges, and the interior framework of the box spring. Remove wall-mounted head boards and treat the back side. Treatpicture frames, moldings, hollow furniture legs, cracks and crevices, along baseboards, and any areas with visible signs of infestation, including rugs and carpet. Treat upholstered furniture by removing or lifting (if possible) the cushions and treating the undersurface. Treat the interior framework, cracks and joints of the furniture, and the folds, tufts and edges of cushions and other upholstered areas. Treat wall voids by removing electrical switch plate covers to allow access, but dont apply dust directly in electrical boxes. Apply about oz of dust to each accessible void.Please take a few moments to review ourHow to Get Rid of Bedbugs treatment articlefor more helpful tips on treating your home for this pest.

01/06/2018 Liam from Las Vegas

QHow do I remove excess CimeXa dust? Hi, I went pretty overboard with Cimexa due to the fact I was extremely stressed out by a bed bug infestation. It feels like it's impossible to get rid of Cimexa. Do you know the best way to remove it from fabrics?

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To removeCimexa Dust,you can simply vaccum the area and then rinse with soap and water. You should launder any fabrics that you think may have gotten the dust on them. Be sure to wear gloves while cleaning. Please call us at 866-581-7378 with any questions. Keep in mind that dusts like CimeXa should be use only accorrding to the product label as a crack and crevice or void treatment. You can use a damp paper towel to pick up excess dust during or after application.

11/16/2017 Deidra from New York

QI have baseboard radiators and have bedbugs. Can I dust the radiators with CimeXa Dust?

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You can use CimeXa Dust in the cracks and crevices around or under the radiators, but we would not recommend applying it direclty onto any heating or electrical components.

11/09/2017 Joe from Los Alamitos, Ca

QWhat is the longest lasting dust I can put in walls before closing it up with drywall? Mainly for roaches Mainly for roaches

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Cimexa Dust would be the longest lasting at 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas such as wall voids.

10/09/2017 Dave from Kingwood, Tx

QIs it ok for Cimexa to be in contact with wood prior to insulating?

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CimeXa Insecticide Dustcan be applied to voided areas and cracks and crevices. We recommend that you insulate first and then treat with a dust applicator so the dust does not get disturbed during the insulation installment process.

10/02/2017 William from Mesquite, Nv

QIs CimeXa Insecticide Dust safe to apply to dog bedding?

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Yes, CimeXa Insecticide Dust can be applied to pet bedding and rest areas. Apply as a light film over target surfaces.

09/23/2017 Gail from Nv

QIs CimeXa Insecticide Dust safe to use in my home with pets?

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Yes,CimeXa Insecticide Dustis safe for use in your home if used as directed. Be sure to keep pets out of the area while you are applying the dust. Once the dust has settled, pets can return to the area. This is generally within 1-2 hours.

09/21/2017 Pinocchio from Tahlequah

QCan I put CimeXa Insecticide Dust in my shoes?

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It is not recommended to applyCimeXa Insecticide Dustin your shoes. Shoes can be placed in a suitable plastic bag that isat least 2 mm thick whenusing a Nuvan ProStripor heat treated in the dryer (using a dryer rack).

08/25/2017 Manny from Austin

QHow well does CimeXa Insecticide Dust work on German roaches? How well will it be if used in kitchens?

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CimeXa Insecticide Dustis a great addition to a roach control regimine. It is applied in the wall voids and under baseboards and in cracks and crevices. It will last for up to 10 year in a wall void that is undisturbed. If you are treating for roaches, this is not the only product we would recommend. Please take a look at our Roach Control Kits that have insecticide, bait gel and an IGR.

Please take a look at our Roach Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent roaches in the future.

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Did You Know Research done at Kansas State University showed that Vikane used at a 1.9x dosage rate can eliminate all life stages of bedbugs, including eggs. As bedbug populations have developed resistance to insecticides used by professionals, they have increasingly become a public scourge Continue reading

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Research done at Kansas State University showed that Vikane used at a 1.9x dosage rate can eliminate all life stages of bedbugs, including eggs.

As bedbug populations have developed resistance to insecticides used by professionals, they have increasingly become a public scourge. Additionally, their ability to hide during the day, prevalence worldwide and need to control all life stages egg, nymph and adult make this pest a true test to effectively control.

A treatment of Vikane gas fumigant penetrates all voids of a home, including deep behind walls and in bedding and upholstered furniture. In contrast, an insecticide treatment may not reach deep into those areas where bedbugs live or in items that cannot be treated, such as televisions and computers. Additionally, if the bedbug population is resistant to the insecticide used, the treatment will be ineffective. Even if adults and nymph-stage bedbugs are killed, surviving eggs make it only a matter of time until the population rebounds.

Research done at Kansas State University showed that Vikane used at a 1.9x dosage rate can eliminates all life stages of bedbugs, including eggs. This means a whole-structure fumigation with Vikane according to label directions can completely eliminate a bedbug population. A moving truck or special fumigation chamber can be used for a fumigation if only infested furniture, mattresses and other household belongings need to be treated.

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TAHLEQUAH Adding to the litany of conquests in their nationwide comeback, bed bugs have found their way into the local office of a state agency.

The pests were detected July 7 in the Cherokee County office of the Department of Human Services.

Steven Edwards, office director, said exterminators fumigated the building the night of July 11, and that supplies are being kept in plastic bags during the treatments.

We had professionally licensed exterminators come in, Edwards said. They were confined to one area, but we sprayed the whole building. And we will do it again after about 10-14 days to make sure we get everything.

The Daily Press has received some employee complaints about working around the pesticide. Some are being allowed to work from home or elsewhere. If workers elect to take time off, they are using personal days.

Some people have complained that it irritates the eyes, nose or throat, Edwards said. However, if I didnt believe it was safe, I wouldnt be going to work in there. We have offered alternative places to work. Some of our people work from home much of the time, anyway, or they may be working at one of our other county offices.

Edwards said he does not know the number of employees taking time off working elsewhere, saying that supervisors made arrangements within their respective departments.

Because many office documents are stored in bags, the pace of labor is affected.

There is still work being done, Edwards said. We still see people every day, but stuff is all backed up. We have to keep it all bagged up until the treatments are done, but we are still doing the best we can.

Once they have found their way into a structure, bedbugs can be exasperatingly difficult to dislodge. With the pests now spreading around the country after a long dormancy, Edwards said he understood that some people might be apprehensive about visiting the DHS building.

They can apply for benefits at okdhslive.org, he said. With the technological advances of the past several years, we dont need to have all that foot traffic anymore.

Bed bugs are flightless, so dwelling infestations are almost always due to unwitting facilitation by residents. A workplace can be infected by employees or customers.

Those bed bugs are everywhere, Edwards said. People need to be aware that this is becoming a common issue.

It is a good idea to check any piece of clothing, furniture, mattress, suitcase, or even books or a cardboard box for bed bugs or signs of infestation, especially if the item is used. A home should be kept clear of clutter, particularly around the beds. Cracks and baseboard crevices can be caulked.

The causes of the bed bug bounceback are probably many, but travel is thought to be a big culprit. Hotels and motels are an ideal transmission point for bed bugs. Because travel lodgings are sprayed regularly, the pests may build resistances more quickly.

When on the road, check the room - particularly the bed - and keep suitcases and clothing off the bed and floor until the room is inspected. Check and vacuum luggage upon return, and do laundry using hot temperatures.

Bed bugs might not be so irritating if their bites didnt irritate. The most common reaction is the typical red bump associated with many insect bites. Bed bugs are notorious for their breakfast, lunch, dinner pattern of three bite marks in linear proximity. Some people have allergic reactions that result in hives. About 20 percent of the population has no reaction to bed bug bites.

Bed bugs are known to carry up to 32 human pathogens, but studies have found no indication that they are transmitted through feeding.

Less than a week after the bed bugs were detected, there was more bad news when the DHS announced $30 million in reductions to state funding. The cuts are expected to affect funds for foster family reimbursement and senior nutrition programs, reduce patient access to the Medicaid ADvantage program to help elderly and disabled residents continue living at home, and force a six-month hiatus on new applications for subsidized child care.

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Bed bugs in City Hall forced the cancellation of a regularly scheduled Hartshorne City Council meeting Monday.

The pests were discovered in a portion of City Hall, but Hartshorne Mayor Leon Mace said no chances would be taken and the meeting would be rescheduled another time.

"We have discovered that some of our furniture has bed bugs in it," Mace said. "We will reschedule. We will try and get it for next Monday night, if not sooner. I have to get with the council and determine when we can (meet)."

In the meantime, City Hall will be closed all day Tuesday to the public as city officials work with exterminators to assess the extent of the situation and provide treatment.

"(Exterminators) want to look throughout the whole building," Mace said. "It is what it is, we're taking precautions to take care of the public."

One challenge is figuring out how to handle emergency dispatch services, Mace said. The dispatch office is incapable of being moved and the city may rely on the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Department.

"We will switch it over to the Pittsburg County Sheriff's Office and let them dispatch for us," Mace said.

Hartshorne City Hall shouldn't be closed more than one day, Mace added.

"We should be up and running again on Wednesday morning," Mace said.

The News-Capital will publish the time of the rescheduled meeting when it is available.

Contact David Dishman at ddishman@mcalesternews.com

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