FAQs Archive - All About Bugs Pest and Termite Control

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Address: 2047 Boyds Creek Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876
Email: jimmiethebugman@gmail.com

Q: HOW EFFECTIVE IS APREHEND® A FEW WEEKS/MONTHS AFTER APPLICATION?

Aprehend® spray barriers remain active for up to 3 months if the application is not cleaned or disturbed. This means that any bed bug crossing the barrier, even 12 weeks after treatment can pick up the conidia and go on to die. Spray barriers should be applied to areas not exposed to frequent human contact or sunlight. Application is most effective when the sprayed areas are left alone (no wiping or cleaning) until the infestation is eliminated.

Q: IS APREHEND® VISIBLE IF SPRAYED ON WOODWORK OR DRYWALL?

In most cases, no, but visibility depends on the type of paint surface (semi-gloss/gloss). Occasionally, the Aprehend® spray line can be seen under certain lighting conditions. Disinfectant wipes or a kitchen spray solution wiped with a paper towel can easily remove the evidence of an of Aprehend® application. However, Aprehend’s spray barrier should be left alone until the bed bug infestation is completely eliminated.

Q: WILL APREHEND® LEAVE AN ODOR OR STAIN?

No. Not only is Aprehend® odorless, but it does not leave a visible residue on most surfaces.

Q: DOES APREHEND® NEED DIRECT APPLICATION ON BED BUGS TO BE EFFECTIVE?

No, it’s not necessary to spray bed bugs directly with Aprehend®. Its design allows for 2″ wide barriers to be sprayed around furniture and beds. When bed bugs cross these barriers, the conidia adheres to their cuticle, initiating the infection process.