Crossfire Bed Bug Insecticide

🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain clothianidin + metofluthrin as the active ingredient. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice — they differ only in price, concentration, and formulation type.

CrossFire Bed Bug Concentrate

MGK · Suspension concentrate · 1% clothianidin + 0.1% metofluthrin

Professional

🎯 Target Pests

✓Bed Bugs (including pyrethroid-resistant)✓Bed Bug Eggs (ovicidal claim)

🔬 How It Works

CrossFire is unique among bed bug insecticides for two reasons:

1. Ovicidal activity: CrossFire makes an ovicidal claim — meaning it can kill bed bug eggs. Most bed bug insecticides have no effect on eggs. This is significant because eggs are the stage most protected from chemical treatments.

2. Dual mode of action for resistance: Clothianidin (neonicotinoid, IRAC 4A) + metofluthrin (pyrethroid, IRAC 3A) combine to overcome pyrethroid-resistant bed bug populations. CrossFire and Temprid SC use different neonicotinoids (clothianidin vs. imidacloprid) making them useful for rotation programs.

⚗️ Mixing & Application Rates

Mix rates from published CrossFire label. Use within 24 hours of mixing.

Bed bug residual treatment

2 fl oz per gallon water

Apply to harborage areas — bed frames, headboards, box springs, baseboards, and furniture seams. Allow to dry completely before human contact. Reapply at 14-day intervals. Rotation: alternate CrossFire with Temprid SC or a different mode of action on subsequent treatments.

Example

0.5 oz

per gallon

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

Professional license required
Do not use as sole treatment — combine with non-chemical methods (heat, vacuuming, mattress encasements)
Rotate with different active ingredients to prevent resistance development
Toxic to aquatic invertebrates and bees

📄 SDS / Label Resources

CrossFire SDS available from MGK (McLaughlin Gormley King Company). Available on CDMS and EPA label databases.

📄 CDMS Label Database 🏛️ EPA Label Search

🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More

Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.

🐛 Bed Bug → 🐛 Scales → 🐛 Ticks →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is crossfire bed bug safe for pets?

Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.

Q: Can I use crossfire bed bug indoors?

Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.

Q: How long does crossfire bed bug last after application?

Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.

Q: What should I do if exposed?

Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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