CrossFire® Bed Bug Concentrate

CrossFire Bed Bug Concentrate is an indoor insecticide developed specifically for bed bug control. The formula kills adults, nymphs and eggs, including pyrethroid-resistant strains. It combines clothianidin and metofluthrin with piperonyl butoxide to provide fast knockdown plus residual activity after the treated surface dries.

Use 13 fl. oz. of CrossFire Concentrate with 115 fl. oz. of water to make one gallon of finished spray. One finished gallon treats up to 1,000 sq. ft. at the labeled application rate. Smaller batches can be mixed using the same dilution ratio.

The CrossFire label provides residual control for up to four weeks. MGK also cites third-party laboratory testing that found more than 90% control on certain treated surfaces after much longer aging periods. Those laboratory results do not replace the four-week labeled residual or guarantee identical performance in every building.

Yes. CrossFire is labeled to kill bed bugs at all life stages, including eggs. Direct contact with eggs helps prevent hatching, which is important because eggs can remain hidden deep inside mattress seams, furniture joints and narrow cracks.

Yes. CrossFire was specifically formulated to control pyrethroid-resistant as well as susceptible bed bug strains. Clothianidin provides a different insecticidal mode of action from metofluthrin, and piperonyl butoxide helps counter certain metabolic resistance mechanisms.

Yes, when used according to the product label. CrossFire can be applied to mattress seams, folds, tufts and edges where bed bugs hide. Apply enough finished spray to dampen the surface without soaking it, then allow the mattress to dry completely before putting clean bedding back in place. Do not spray sheets, pillowcases, blankets or other washable bed linens. Those should be removed and laundered separately.

Focus treatment on the places bed bugs use as harborages or travel routes. Common areas include mattress seams, box springs, bed frames, headboards, baseboards, furniture joints, carpet edges and cracks around walls or flooring. CrossFire is intended for targeted indoor application rather than indiscriminate spraying across every exposed surface in a room.

People and pets should stay out of the treatment area during application and should not return until treated surfaces have dried. CrossFire must never be applied directly to people or animals. Fish aquariums should be covered and birds removed from the treatment area before spraying. Always follow the current product label for application, protective equipment and re-entry instructions.

CrossFire is labeled as non-staining on water-safe fabrics and surfaces. Dark materials can sometimes show a light visible residue after drying, similar to residue from a wettable powder. It can usually be removed with a damp cloth. Test a small inconspicuous area before treating delicate fabrics or finishes.

CrossFire Concentrate is diluted with water and applied using a sprayer, making it suitable for treating larger areas and multiple harborages. A 13 oz bottle produces one gallon of finished solution. CrossFire Aerosol comes ready to use in a 17 oz can and is more convenient for smaller, targeted applications where mixing a full sprayer is unnecessary. Both products are designed specifically for bed bugs and can control pyrethroid-resistant strains.

The label provides residual control for up to four weeks and sets no minimum interval between treatments, so retreatment should be based on continued bed bug activity and label directions rather than an automatic calendar schedule. Inspect treated rooms carefully after the initial application and pay particular attention to previously active harborages. Persistent infestations may require additional treatment because bed bugs can remain hidden in untreated cracks, adjacent rooms or belongings.

The label permits it. CrossFire may be tank mixed with other insecticides, and the conditions come with it: run a small jar compatibility test using the correct proportions of each product and water before mixing a full tank, follow the use directions and precautions of both labels, and apply under the more restrictive of the two sets of limitations. No labeled application rate may be exceeded, and CrossFire cannot be mixed with any product whose label prohibits tank mixing. A tank mix is rarely necessary in a bed bug job, since CrossFire already carries two insecticidal modes of action plus a synergist. Raising the concentration is never an option, mixed or not.

CrossFire is developed and marketed by MGK, an insect control company founded in 1902. MGK began with botanical insecticide technology and later expanded into professional pest-control formulations using both botanical and conventional active ingredients. MGK has been affiliated with Sumitomo Chemical since 1989. CrossFire is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under EPA Registration No. 1021-2776.

CrossFire is widely used in professional pest management, but the product itself is not restricted solely to licensed pest-control operators under the federal label. Availability and permitted use can still vary by state or local jurisdiction. Anyone applying CrossFire must follow the label exactly. A severe, widespread or recurring infestation may still justify professional treatment, especially when activity extends beyond one sleeping area.

CrossFire was developed specifically around the problems that make modern bed bug infestations difficult to control. It targets pyrethroid-resistant strains, kills eggs as well as mobile life stages and leaves residual activity on treated surfaces. The formula uses clothianidin and metofluthrin as insecticidal active ingredients, supported by piperonyl butoxide as a synergist. That combination gives CrossFire more than one route of attack instead of relying on a single conventional pyrethroid.