Because Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS contains different plant oils, it is recommended to apply it in the early morning or in the evening, so that it has adequate time to dry before temperatures get too high. Applying during the heat of the day can cause foliage to burn.
We would recommend keeping the chickens out of the area while you are applying the Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for them to return to the area.
Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS is safe for children and animals after product has dried which can take up to two hours.
Yes, Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS is labeled for fleas also.
Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS is not harmful to pollinators such as bees and butterflies once the application is dry. To further reduce risk to pollinators, we recommend treating in the morning or evening when they are less active and to avoid spraying the milkweed when you observe caterpillars in that area.
Bonide Mosquito Beater Natural RTS is not labeled to kill bees. That being said we would not recommend applying when they are in the area and to avoid direct contact with the blooms on any plants as they could be harmed if they contact a treated area.
