BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions

Guideline for the Use of Disinfectants and BASF Insecticides/Rodenticides

Pest Control Operators are applying more disinfectants than ever before under the current health crisis. Customer expectations are that PCOs also continue to control pests that invade structures and their premises. Recently, questions have arisen on the compatibility of insecticides/rodenticides and disinfectants when applied in close proximity or within a similar timeframe.

 

These questions include:

  • How to properly use disinfectants and BASF insecticides/rodenticides?
  • When to apply BASF insecticides/rodenticides in conjunction with disinfectants?
  • Where to apply BASF insecticides/rodenticides in conjunction with disinfectants? 

 

This guideline addresses these questions so that PCOs can effectively apply disinfectants and BASF insecticides/rodenticides and ensure efficacy against both microbes and pests.

 

Disinfectants

Disinfectants kill microbes in a very short time (usually within minutes) after the initial contact occurs. Residual control is short-term - usually 24 hours or less. There are a number of broadspectrum disinfectants being applied by PCOs, including:

  • 5th Gen Quaternary Ammonium Chlorides
  • Peracetic acid-based sanitizers
  • 1st / 2nd Gen Quaternary Ammonium Chlorides
  • Sodium Hypochlorite

 

BASF Insecticides/Rodenticides/Disinfectants

BASF produces a number of products for use by PCOs to control pests both within and around structures and other areas. Each type of product has characteristics that affects how it will be used in conjunction with disinfectants.

Can I tank mix a disinfectant and BASF insecticides?

When can I apply a BASF insecticide in conjunction with a disinfectant?

Where can I apply a BASF insecticide in conjunction with a disinfectant?

When can I apply a BASF insecticide bait in conjunction with a disinfectant?

Where can I apply a BASF insecticide bait in conjunction with a disinfectant?

When can I use a BASF rodenticide in a bait station in conjunction with a disinfectant?

Where can I use a BASF rodenticide in a bait station in conjunction with a disinfectant?

Information: Use biocide products carefully. Always read the label and product information before use.