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- Active ingredient
- Beta-cyfluthrin (CAS 68359-37-5)
- Chemical class
- Pyrethroid; IRAC Group 3A sodium channel modulators.[2]
- Mode of action
- IRAC Group 3A: Sodium channel modulators: pyrethroids and pyrethrins[2]
- Signal word
- Beta-cyfluthrin 0.05% Ant & Roach Killer Pump Spray (sold as BioAdvanced Home Pest Control Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer Ready-To-Use): Caution[1]
What the 12-month claim covers
The label's up-to-12-month indoor protection applies to three pests only: German cockroaches, black carpenter ants and house crickets, and only on non-porous surfaces left undisturbed after spraying.[1]
Termites: a supplement, not a fix
You can spray exposed termite workers and swarmers and treat voids in damaged wood. The label says this is supplemental and does not replace soil treatment for termites.[1]
Where it is used
Indoors, hold the bottle upright about 12 inches from the surface and wet baseboards, cracks and crevices, and spots under sinks, cabinets and refrigerators. Never spray it into the air as a space spray.[1]
Outdoors, spray a 3 to 4 foot band along the foundation and porches and 1 to 2 feet up the wall. The label allows up to 7 feet for heavier problems.[1]
Driveways, patios and sidewalks get spot treatments only, each no larger than 2 square feet. Avoid spraying when rain could fall within 4 hours.[1]
For carpenter bees, spray straight into the entrance holes and leave them open for 24 hours so returning bees contact it. Seal the holes once activity stops.[1]
Products and registrations
| Product | Registrant | EPA Reg. No. | Active % | Formulation | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta-cyfluthrin 0.05% Ant & Roach Killer Pump Spray (sold as BioAdvanced Home Pest Control Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer Ready-To-Use)[1] | SBM Life Science Corp. | 92564-10 | 0.05% | ready-to-use liquid spray | Caution |
Safety and environmental hazards
People
Signal word CAUTION: harmful if swallowed or inhaled, and it causes eye irritation. Avoid breathing the spray mist, keep it off skin and clothing, and wash up with soap and water afterward.[1]
Pets
Keep children and pets away until the spray has dried, and pick up pet food dishes first. Remove birds from the room and cover or remove fish bowls and aquariums before spraying indoors.[1]
Bees and pollinators
The label carries no bee warning, but it lists bees, carpenter bees, wasps and yellow jackets as pests it kills, and it says the product is not for use on plants or lawns.[1]
Fish and water
Highly toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Never let it reach drains, gutters, ponds or streams, and don't spray in wind over 15 mph or when rain could fall before it dries.[1]
Common questions
- Is beta-cyfluthrin the same as Tempo?
- This consumer label lists 'Contains Tempo Ultra' among its marketing claims, and both share the same IRAC Group 3A pyrethroid mode of action.[1][2]
- When can my kids and pets go back into a sprayed room?
- Once the spray has dried. The label's re-entry statement is simply to re-enter when the spray is dry.[1]
- Can I spray it on my lawn or garden plants?
- No. The label says the product is not intended for application to plants or lawns. Outdoors it is a perimeter, entry-point and nest treatment.[1]
Sources
- U.S. EPA Pesticide Product Label System, “Beta-cyfluthrin 0.05% Ant & Roach Killer Pump Spray (BioAdvanced Home Pest Control Indoor & Outdoor Insect Killer) label, EPA Reg. No. 92564-10 (EPA-stamped, Feb. 11, 2026).” www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/092564-00010-20260211.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)
- Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, “IRAC Mode of Action Classification Scheme, Version 11.5 (Feb. 2026).” irac-online.org/documents/moa-classification/ (accessed 2026-10-06)