I need to use some insect strips to kill off a boatload of pinhead crix that are thriving in my enclosure. I will be temporaily relocating them while I exterminate. I've tried a few other removal options but they didn't work. What is a good pest killer that won't leave any dangerous vapours behind that might get into the substrate. I've used vapona before but I had emptied the tank completely before using it. I don't want to do that this time.

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Mike
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Not sure but good luck!

Ive heard of No Pest Stips, thats the name lol. Theya re used to kill mites, but also have effects on the snakes if they are neonates. Im not sure what to tell you. they maybe in the dirt too. Sorry but not much help

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No pest strips are a big no no! They used to be commonly used until it was learned that they caused neurological damage.
I don't know of any pest strip type product that would be safe to use. If you look at them all of them state not to be used in food areas, nurseries, bedrooms, sick rooms or anywhere people are going to be in prolonged proximity to them. That sort of warning is a big red flag!
If the tank is to be emptied of its inhabitants during the time why not just flood it.
Crickets+water=dead crickets.

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Yup, I was told to use them when my snake had mites. I didnt, used the old water, and bedding spray worked fine.

The bedding spray may work im not sure. But Water and cickets = them swiming at davey jones locker.

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Yes but that would require a heck of a lot of water. I tried putting in quite a bit but it didn't work. It did however create about 95 percent humidity for a few days. Not recommended in a plywood enclosure.

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Mike
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Hello,

What about extreme heat? Cook the little buggers!

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Nuke them with some dry ice, co2 for the win!

Hmm. Those ideas sound good. Maybe a blow torch or a fire extinguisher .

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Mike
"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." - Mother Teresa

The fire extinguisher would leave a mess.
The dry ice sounds interesting though. If it didn't suffocate them it would freeze them!

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