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PT® Microcare® CS Pressurized Insecticide

BASF · Piperonyl butoxide 2.5%; Pyrethrins 0.5% · EPA Reg 499-539 · INSECTICIDE Document last checked 2025-03-13

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Active ingredient Piperonyl butoxide 2.5%; Pyrethrins 0.5%
Manufacturer BASF
Category INSECTICIDE

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This product is a spray formulation used to control various pests. It targets flying insects, crawling insects (including cockroaches, spiders, and silverfish), fleas, mosquitoes, ants (excluding carpenter ants), boxelder bugs, elm leaf beetles, clover mites, and stable flies. It can be applied indoors as a spot, space, or crack and crevice treatment, and outdoors to surfaces like screens, doors, and vegetation.

Pests covered (77)
House Flies, Stable Flies and MosquitoesFlying InsectsCrawling Insects (including Booklice, Cockroaches, Crickets, Firebrats, Silverfish, Spiders (excluding Brown Recluse)Boxelder Bugs, Elm Leaf Beetles and Clover MitesFleas and Eastern Wood TicksFliesFleasAnts (excluding Carpenter Ants)MosquitoesCarpet BeetlesAnts (excluding Carpenter Ants), Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Pillbugs, and SowbugsInfestationPILLBUGSSOWBUGSCENTIPEDESMILLIPEDESSPIDERSHOUSE SPIDERSBLACK WIDOW SPIDERTICKSGRAIN MITEROSE APHIDDERMESTID BEETLESCARPET BEETLECUCUMBER BEETLESFLEA BEETLESCOLORADO POTATO BEETLEELM LEAF BEETLESAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLEWEEVILSMEALWORMSRED FLOUR BEETLECONFUSED FLOUR BEETLECADELLEHOUSE FLYSTABLE FLYFUNGUS GNATSEARWIGSLEAFHOPPERSMEALYBUGSHONEY BEEANTSROSESLUGCATERPILLARSMOTHSCABBAGEWORMSWATERMELON BEETLEASTER BEETLETROGODERMA BEETLESBLISTER BEETLESDRIEDFRUIT BEETLEROSE CHAFERJAPANESE BEETLETARNISHED PLANT BUGSTINK BUGSBOXELDER BUGSCALESWHITEFLIESAPHIDSMEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTHINDIAN MEAL MOTHHORNWORMSCLOTHES MOTHSBOOKLOUSEFIREBRATSILVERFISHBEETLESCIGARETTE BEETLEDRUGSTORE BEETLEANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTHGRANARY WEEVILRICE WEEVILCOCKROACHESCRICKETSSPIDER MITESCLOVER MITELICE
Areas treatable (183)
insect resting or landing areasAIRCRAFT (CARGO AREAS ONLY)hiding places such as cracks and crevices, moist areas, openings around pipes and sinks, under refrigerators and meter boxes. Treat floors, walls, under pallets, behind shelves and drawers.cracks and crevices, behind siding, wall voids, around windows and door framespet beds and resting quarters, adjacent cracks and crevices, around baseboards, windows and door frames, local areas of floors (under the edges of carpets and floor coverings), and between/under cushions of upholstered furniture.outside surfaces of screens, doors, window frames or wherever these insects may enter the room. Also treat surfaces around light fixtures on porches, in garages and other places where insects alight or congregate.normal fly resting areas such as ceilings, upper corners of the area, around windows and doors, light fixtures and other surfaces known to attract flies.infested arealong, dense shag carpetstrails, nests and points of entry around doors, book cases and storage areas.shrubbery, vegetation and other areas where mosquitoes may rest.on and under edge of floor coverings, under carpets and furniture and in closets or other places where these insects are found. Entire carpets may be treated.landscaped, planted, mulched or unmaintained outdoor areas; mounds and runways (for ants); cracks and crevices where insects may enter premises (weep holes, under siding, wall voids, soffits, around attic vents, cracks and crevices, and openings around windows, doors and pipes); infested fences and tree holes; a band of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation up to a maximum height of 2 to 3 ft.CAMPGROUNDS, PATIOS AND PICNIC AREASJAPANESE ARALIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)MUGHO PINE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CROTONS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)MALUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PITTOSPORUM (FOLIAR TREATMENT)IVY (FOLIAR TREATMENT)RHODODENDRON (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ROSES (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CRAPE MYRTLE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)TAHITIAN BRIDAL VEIL (CONTAINERIZED)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (INTERIOR PLANTSCAPES)LAVATORIES (PCO)STRAWFLOWER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)SWEET PEAS (ORNAMENTAL) (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL PLANTS (HOUSEPLANTS)ORNAMENTAL EVERGREENS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)BEVERAGE PLANTSGRAIN MILLSGRAIN MILLS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)CAMELLIA (CONTAINERIZED)BENCHES (UNDER)ARROWHEAD (FOLIAR TREATMENT)SWEDISH IVY (FOLIAR TREATMENT)BLUE SPRUCE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)COTONEASTER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CARNATION (CUT FLOWERS)CELOSIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)DUSTY MILLER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)SNAKEPLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)SOFT MAPLE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)HOSPITALS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)NURSING HOMES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)NURSING HOMESSTORAGE AREASFURNITURE (OUTDOOR)GARBAGE ROOMSWAREHOUSESMEAT PACKAGING PLANTGARBAGE CANS (OUTDOOR)AIRCRAFT (NON FEED/FOOD)SHIPSBOATS/SHIPS (NON-RESIDUAL) (GENERAL TREATMENT)RAILROAD CARSTRAILERS (EMPTY)RECREATIONAL VEHICLESSCARLET SAGE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)SNAPDRAGON (PLANT BED)OLEANDER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)FLOUR MILLS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)LOCKER ROOMSOFFICE BUILDINGSNONCROP AREAS (MOUND TREATMENT)CAMPGROUNDSPICNIC AREASFOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD PACKING PLANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)BAKERIES (INDOOR-INEDIBLE)BOTTLING PLANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)CANNERIES (INDOOR-INEDIBLE)NANDINA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)GREENHOUSE (INDOOR)GREENHOUSE (OUTDOOR)CAMPERSCABINS (INDOOR)CUPBOARDSDOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR)GARAGESWINDOWSHOTELS (INDOOR)HOTELS/MOTELS/TOURIST COURTS (INDOOR)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (OUTDOOR)DOORSEAVESPATIOSPORCHESDRIVEWAYSSIDEWALKSZOOSDOGWOOD (FOLIAR TREATMENT)MARIGOLD (CONTAINERIZED)DAIRIES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)WINDOW FRAMESORNAMENTAL PLANTSFURNITURE (UPHOLSTERED)RUGS/CARPETSFENCEROWSBOSTON FERN (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PODOCARPUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORCHIDS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)GAZANIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PFITZER JUNIPER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)OFFICE BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)REFRIGERATORSAFRICAN VIOLETS (CONTAINERIZED)FLOSS FLOWER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)AGERATUM (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ALYSSUM (PLANT BED)FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)SUPERMARKETS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)SCHOOLS (INDOOR)ZINNIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PERIWINKLEPHOTINIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PINEAPPLE GUAVA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)FRIENDSHIP PLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)INDUSTRIAL AREAS (OUTDOOR)PLUMOSO COCKSCOMB (CONTAINERIZED)JUNIPER (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CARPETSBIRDSNEST FERN (FOLIAR TREATMENT)OFFICES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)INDUSTRIAL AREAS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)EUONYMUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)GARDENIA (CONTAINERIZED)SALVIA (PLANT BED)SANSEVIERIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PYRACANTHA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)DWARF LILAC (FOLIAR TREATMENT)LILAC (FOLIAR TREATMENT)TENTSRUGS/CARPETS/FLOOR COVERINGSDRAINSPETUNIAORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS (HOUSEPLANTS)ORNAMENTAL FLOWERING PLANTS (BEDDING) (HOUSEPLANTS)ASTERBEGONIA (CONTAINERIZED)STAR JASMINE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)RESTAURANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)LEUCOTHOE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PRIVET (FOLIAR TREATMENT)AZALEA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)COLEUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)WANDERING JEW (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CALENDULA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CACTI (FOLIAR TREATMENT)VERBENA (CONTAINERIZED)FOOD STORAGE AREASGOLDEN MOCK-ORANGE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)VELVETPLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PET KENNELS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)PET BEDDINGPET SLEEPING QUARTERSMARANTA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)AGAPANTHUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PACHYSANDRA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL TURFORNAMENTAL LAWNSBOTTLEBRUSH (FOLIAR TREATMENT)PRIMROSE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)CHRYSANTHEMUM (CONTAINERIZED)IMPATIENS (PLANT BED)WAX PLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ALUMINUM PLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)RAPHIOLEPIS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)DAHLIAS (CONTAINERIZED)DAISIES (CONTAINERIZED)DIANTHUS (CONTAINERIZED)SPIDER PLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)GERANIUM (CONTAINERIZED)OSMANTHUS (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ILEX (FOLIAR TREATMENT)HONEYSUCKLE (FOLIAR TREATMENT)HYDRANGEA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ESCALLONIA (FOLIAR TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL HERBACEOUS PLANTS (CUT FLOWERS)JADE PLANT (FOLIAR TREATMENT)

How to treat each type of area 14

insect resting or landing areas

Make spot treatment in insect resting or landing areas. Space treatment is also permitted. Reapply as necessary, but not more than 1 time/day. Apply as a Crack & Crevice, spot or space treatment.

Target pest
House Flies, Stable Flies and Mosquitoes
Location
Indoor

AIRCRAFT (CARGO AREAS ONLY)

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Flying Insects Indoor 2 to 4 sec/1,000 ft3 Direct upward. Dispense in all locations. Keep the treated area closed for at least 15 min. and thoroughly ventilate before re-entry.

hiding places such as cracks and crevices, moist areas, openings around pipes and sinks, under refrigerators and meter boxes. Treat floors, walls, under pallets, behind shelves and drawers.

Make spot treatment and/or Crack & Crevice injections. Apply directly on insects in these locations where possible. Space treatment is also permitted. Repeat as necessary, but not more than 1 time/day.

Target pest
Crawling Insects (including Booklice, Cockroaches, Crickets, Firebrats, Silverfish, Spiders (excluding Brown Recluse)
Location
Indoor

cracks and crevices, behind siding, wall voids, around windows and door frames

Inject cracks and crevices and/or voids where these insects may be harboring or hibernating. Make spot applications around insect entry points. Repeat as necessary, but not more than once every 7 days.

Target pest
Boxelder Bugs, Elm Leaf Beetles and Clover Mites
Location
Both

pet beds and resting quarters, adjacent cracks and crevices, around baseboards, windows and door frames, local areas of floors (under the edges of carpets and floor coverings), and between/under cushions of upholstered furniture.

Remove and destroy pet’s old bedding and replace with clean, fresh bedding after treatment of pet areas. Apply as a surface spray. DO NOT allow pets to reoccupy treated areas until treated surfaces have thoroughly dried. DO NOT apply more than 1 time/day. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT DIRECTLY ON DOMESTIC/ COMPANION ANIMALS (DOGS, CATS, PUPPIES OR KITTENS).

Target pest
Fleas and Eastern Wood Ticks
Location
Indoor

outside surfaces of screens, doors, window frames or wherever these insects may enter the room. Also treat surfaces around light fixtures on porches, in garages and other places where insects alight or congregate.

Repeat as necessary.

Target pest
Flying Insects
Location
Outdoor

normal fly resting areas such as ceilings, upper corners of the area, around windows and doors, light fixtures and other surfaces known to attract flies.

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Flies Outdoor one 14 oz can 175 to 263 ft2 Hold can 1 to 2 ft from target surface and apply at the rate of one 14 oz can/175 to 263 ft2 of surface area. Treat so as to lightly moisten the target surface. Initiate treatment at the beginning of the season and repeat as necessary but not more than 1 time/day.

infested area

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Fleas Indoor one 14 oz can 288 ft2 Thoroughly vacuum infested area to capture as many adult fleas as possible. Tightly seal vacuum bag and dispose. Make applications to most surfaces as light as possible, approx. one 14 oz can/288 ft2.

long, dense shag carpets

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Fleas Indoor one 14 oz can 175 ft2 It may be necessary to use a higher volume of spray, approx. one 14 oz can/175 ft2, on long, dense shag carpets.

trails, nests and points of entry around doors, book cases and storage areas.

Apply as a Crack & Crevice or spot treatment. Apply directly on insects in these locations where possible.

Target pest
Ants (excluding Carpenter Ants)
Location
Indoor

shrubbery, vegetation and other areas where mosquitoes may rest.

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Mosquitoes Outdoor one 14 oz can 175 to 263 ft2 Direct application of this product to any body of water is prohibited. Apply at the rate of one 14 oz can/175 to 263 ft2 of surface area. Reapply as necessary, but not more than 1 time/day.

on and under edge of floor coverings, under carpets and furniture and in closets or other places where these insects are found. Entire carpets may be treated.

Make spot or Crack & Crevice applications. When treating entire carpets, see directions under Fleas and Ticks. Repeat application as necessary, but not more than 1 time/day.

Target pest
Carpet Beetles
Location
Indoor

landscaped, planted, mulched or unmaintained outdoor areas; mounds and runways (for ants); cracks and crevices where insects may enter premises (weep holes, under siding, wall voids, soffits, around attic vents, cracks and crevices, and openings around windows, doors and pipes); infested fences and tree holes; a band of soil 6 to 10 ft wide around and adjacent to the building; building foundation up to a maximum height of 2 to 3 ft.

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
Ants (excluding Carpenter Ants), Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Pillbugs, and Sowbugs Outdoor 14 sec 100 ft2 Perimeter Treatment. For ants, treat mounds and runways. Repeat applications as infestation warrants and as reinfestations occur, but not more than 1 time/day.

CAMPGROUNDS, PATIOS AND PICNIC AREAS

Treat in the direction of a slight breeze away from user that allows the product to drift into areas of infestation. Treat while moving away from the treated areas. Allow spray to dissipate

Target pest
Infestation
Location
Outdoor

Worker safety

Re-entry interval (REI) 15 min. (for aircraft cargo areas, keep area closed)

Timing & weather

Use restrictions 4

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