Keep insects out with a longer-lasting repellent

Most pest control is a reaction. The insects arrive, someone sprays, and the spray deals with what it reaches. A few days later the trail is back, because the route and the reason for it are still there.

Working before the problem starts

Repeltec is sprayed onto surfaces in and around a home or a business.

Because it is already on the surface when insects come looking, the job shifts from treating an infestation to keeping a route unattractive. Repeated insecticide use also selects for resistance in local insect populations, which is one more reason to look beyond spraying.

Where it goes

• Ants and cockroaches: kitchen edges, skirting boards, the gaps behind appliances and the base of cupboards.
• Storage areas: shelving uprights and the floor to wall junction.
• Soft furnishings, dog baskets and blankets: textiles, after testing a hidden corner.
• Mosquitoes: door and window frames, and the surfaces around seating areas.

Read the label first, apply a thin, even layer, and keep children and pets away from treated surfaces until they are dry.