Wondercide - Indoor Pest Control Spray for Home and Kitchen - Ant, Roach, Spider, Fly, Flea, Bug Killer and Insect Repellent - with Natural Essential Oils - Pet and Family Safe — Peppermint 16 oz

This stuff works. I live in Texas and I got sugar ants in my office space. Probably because my cats eat (messily) right next to my desk and computer. I needed a pet safe option. Not only does this stuff smell pretty nice, it kills them on contact and wipes out any chemical trails they use. In Texas, no matter how clean you are, no matter how well maintained your home or space is, no matter what kind of pest control or exterminator service you might or might not use - you will get bugs. Spring and summer are infamous for it. They flourish. During the heat of the summer, they come inside for moisture and food. During the cooler spring and fall, they come in because there are so damn many of them they need more space. My dismay at seeing a line of sugar ants marching across my desk was long-suffering, because I knew it would take WEEKS to get rid of them with boric acid or other traps and I would have to keep the cats out of that space while they ants died. A little research, and I found Wondercide. I used it as a cleaning spray basically - wiping down surfaces with it. I also sprayed it along the window, outside the house, and along baseboards. I wiped down the walls with it. It took a few applications to get rid of them all, but as I sprayed the line of sugar ants marching back and forth with crumbs of kitty food, they died as the spray hit them. And four or five applications of this later, they were all gone and I didn't have to move the cats. The scents used means the cats weren't interested in licking it or getting into it, but the scent was not enough to put them off their food. Great stuff. It works. I have NO idea how it would work for an infestation of more aggressive/bigger ants or the larger waterbug roaches we get here in Texas. I *do* know that it took care of the fruit flies and drain flies my friend got in their apartment after their (former) roommate created a disaster here recently. I will be using this going forward.

Wondercide has a great line of pest control products that absolutely "can't be beat" in terms of safety and effectiveness!! Two key features that mean the most!! Safe around children, and most pets(high ⚠️ caution around birds, due to their sensitive respiratory; product has strong scents. Asthma among humans "could" also be triggered, but doubtful, as I and my sons have a history of asthma and I use this product regularly). This natural, plant oil based pest killer also repels pests from returning. Must periodically repeat application as oils eventually dissipate. Affordable as it is effective; have successfully relied on this product for years! Highly recommend!!

I bought the Wondercide Indoor Pest Control Spray (Cedarwood) because I wanted something less harsh to use around my home and pets. I’ve been using it along baseboards and around doorways, and it works well on ants and small bugs on contact. The cedarwood scent is strong at first but much more pleasant than chemical bug sprays. I still open a window when spraying, but it doesn’t leave that harsh lingering smell. I like the large refill size since it lasts longer and feels more cost-effective. Overall, it’s a solid option if you’re looking for a more natural alternative for light pest control and prevention. Also, it will kill bed bugs on contact.

I recently moved into an older home surrounded by nature, with a lot of crevices for critters to enter, and the basement in particular had LOTS of uninvited guests. Everything from the standard basement-dwelling cave crickets that appear to be on growth hormone, to spiders (my NEMESIS), to these mutant beetle roach looking hybrids that look like they were manufactured in Satan’s workshop to form an army, I even found a centipede?! To put it lightly, I am absolutely not fond of bugs, I scream like I’m trying out for the lead role in a low budget slasher film, I cry, I threaten arson, and I find the nearest adult who is adultier than me to squash and dispose of the offending bug. I searched high and low for a solution that would kill the small demons, prevent future attacks from Satan’s soldiers, and also not poison my kids in the process. I purchased this a few weeks ago and it has been a LIFESAVER. It really does work, it smells really nice (I got lemongrass, I’m going to try a different scent when this bottle runs out), and I can spray it without worrying about myself or my kids inhaling dangerous fumes. I sprayed the perimeter of the entire basement, and then areas where I tended to see the most bugs. It has definitely reduced the amount of bugs, and the scent lasts a while so I don’t reapply until it has completely worn off. I also use it to kill them on the spot when I see one. Because it’s an essential oil based spray it doesn’t work “immediately” like a Raid type spray would - it takes a minute or two to basically suffocate the bug, you have to coat it and then watch them squirm. Sometimes they will be sprayed in one spot and continue to crawl away as they slowly suffer, so they end up dying in a different spot. I’ve yet to have one sprayed that didn’t die. Same goes for flying insects - as long as I hit them with the spray they’re goners, but they may continue to fly for a minute or two before they eventually drop to their doom. Keep in mind this is an oil based spray, so it’s a little thicker of a liquid - it still sprays like a mist would, but when that mist settles it’s much more “wet” than standard bug poison sprays. I just wipe away any residual overspray. Always spot test, I sprayed near painted walls and you can still see the drips where the product ran down, but I’m okay with that as a trade off for a mostly bug free home. Overall I highly recommend, especially if you’re a huge oversized child who’s scared of something microscopic like I am. I will definitely continue to buy! PS: although this is labeled for indoor use I did use this outside out of desperation one night, after my toddler got 30+ mosquito bites the previous night. I sprayed the surfaces of the porch furniture, the ground of the porch, and a small perimeter. It got the job done and definitely reduced the amount of bites we got. BUT I did use up way more spray that way so I probably wouldn’t do it regularly, I need to conserve the bottle. I wish this came in a spray for human bodies.

This summer, my house was invaded by carpet beetles. These insects are very hard to get rid of because both the larval and the adult forms are so small and seem to reproduce rapidly. They can cause a great deal of damage too as they love to munch on carpets, clothing, curtains, and furniture, especially if the materials in question are made of natural fibers. I was able to identify the source of these critters, soil used to repot some indoor plants, but unfortunately, was a bit too late in doing so as the little critters had already gained a foothold. Since I suffer from a number of physical ailments, I did not want to call an exterminator for fear that pesticides might exacerbate my physical conditions. I decided to take a more natural route, did a bit of research online, and liked what I read about Wondercide. Initially, I ordered a quart size bottle of the lemongrass scent because it is a bit pricey and I wasn't sure it would work (Later, I ordered a gallon). I was pleasantly surprised to find that it worked like a charm! Yes, it killed the bugs almost on contact, however, it does need to be applied repeatedly over time to get rid of all the bugs. The scent also can be a bit overwhelming right after it is sprayed, but I applied it to one area or room at a time and then closed the doors when possible or walked away for a period of time. It can be sprayed on fabric and carpeting too without staining. I had to be very thorough in my vacuuming, mopping, rug shampooing, and clothes washing as well as as daily treatment of the invaded areas with Wondercide, but at the end of 2 weeks, most of the bugs were gone. I then continued to treat only areas where bugs (even if there was only one seen) still appeared to be present or those areas that hadn't yet been thoroughly cleaned. By the end of week 3, there were no bugs left. This took a total of around 1.5 quarts of Wondercide. I also tried Wondercide on some random insects in, and even outside, our home (ants, flies, and even stinkbugs) and it was effective on those as well. I highly recommend Wondercide although I believe next time I would order the peppermint scent instead of the lemongrass.

Just as the title states, no product is perfect, especially when it comes to insects. I bought the peppermint insecticide for my apartment as an alternative to Raid. I live in a populated and woodsy area so insects entering into my apartment has been a daily affair -- a nuisance for someone who hates bugs. This spray helped control the ants in my home which was my biggest issue. The ants died instantly when sprayed and I stopped seeing them around after a week or so, though they're starting to make an appearance again a couple weeks later. I've also seen random dead bugs (e.g., beetles and centipedes) around my apartment when I wake up in the morning (yay!). However, spiders and fruit flies/gnats are seemingly impervious to this spray, despite spraying every corner, wall, floor space, door and crevice of my home, including furniture, for both control and maintenance -- a task that makes this product not very affordable but keeps the home smelling festive. Spiders do not die on impact, aren't repelled by the scent (e.g., I've had daddy longlegs build webs over areas that were freshly sprayed), and constantly reappear. It catches them off guard to be sprayed but it takes awhile for them to curl up and die. I actually decided to write this review after just taking down a web and re-spraying an area that I sprayed two days ago... after killing another spider of a different kind on that day. Gnats are being their typical annoying selves, nothing special. While I'm loving the ant-free, peppermint-scented space, I'd love a completely bug-free space even more, especially since I've spent over $60 on this product in the past month. Update: Now flied are starting to enter my home, which was not an issue before. Like the spiders, the flies are in recently sprayed areas. I wonder if the bugs build immunity over time.

Great product. Works great and smells good!

I like that this is kid and pet friendly. Nice fragrance. However, it is not a sufficient solution for larger problems. Also, it is very pricey.