STEMKills Ants, Roaches And Flies: Plant-Based Active Ingredient Bug Spray, Botanical Insecticide For Indoor And Outdoor Use; 12 fl oz (Pack Of 1)

5 stars for the fact that this really is effective in clearing out ants quickly and it’s safe for my kids and birds. Summer in AZ is brutal for ants…whenever we think we’ve gotten rid of them, they come back 10 fold. Professional treatment, at best, will get rid of about 80% of the colonies, but with millions of ants per colony, you still get stragglers. I’ve purchased anything from ant baits (inside and outside), to gels, to sprays, to grouts and sealers (which carpenter ants tend to chew through anyway). This is the only thing that keeps them from entering. Our rental is dated and has lots of decay that isn’t visible, so we see anything from carpenter to sugar ants. They get in everywhere…Miserable.I spray this nightly in the nooks I know the ants get in from otherwise our kitchen and pantry would literally be infested in the mornings. It is very oily, which is a blessing and a curse. The oil keeps the spray there long enough where at least in the morning, if there starts to be signs of ants, they’re slowed down and I can spray again. It’s extremely slippery…even if you spray on the floor and then clean afterwards, residue is still present. I generally clean with Clorox, which seems to bind the oil well enough. Yay for chemicals!While it does kill the ants, it only works on the ants that are visible. Once they smell the spray, they’re slowed down and stay away, but return as soon as the smell dissipates. I did wish it lasted longer, but with the ant problem we deal with, I’ll take whatever remedy is offered. I’ve purchased this 4 times now and will definitely be buying more in the future.

This stuff works and it keeps them away if you clean the ants properly and spray entry ways as well! It destroys the trail they leave behind so more are less likely to come through. I have 4 dogs and it's pet safe. One of them tried licking it up and they didn't get sick (I don't recommend letting them continue to lick it though, as I'm sure continued digestion can make them ill).It smells HORRIBLE and strong so if you don't have a good air purifier it'll smell that way for 3 days to up to 2 weeks. I've used this stuff with and without one. I use a dyson air purifier and it's gotten rid of the smell within 3 days.It will also leave a oily shine on your counters/floor wherever you use it and it will feel oily until you clean it (leave this product there for about a day, you can wipe it in with a paper towel or rag)

I’ve been using this STEM spray in the kitchen and near doorways where ants like to sneak in, and overall, I’m pretty happy with it. It has a surprisingly pleasant scent — kind of minty and clean — which is a huge bonus compared to traditional bug sprays that smell harsh and chemical-y. I also like that it’s plant-based, especially since I have pets and didn’t want to use anything too harsh indoors.As for effectiveness, it definitely works, but it’s not instant. You need to spray it directly on the bugs, and even then it takes a little time to fully knock them out. For roaches, it sometimes took a couple extra sprays to really stop them. I wouldn’t call it a heavy-duty exterminator-type product, but for everyday use in the house or around outdoor furniture, it’s a solid option that feels safer to use around kids and pets.I’m giving it four stars instead of five only because it’s not as fast-acting as some conventional sprays. But I feel better using it in my home, and I’ll definitely buy it again.

I'm only writing for my experience with the tiny plant flies that come in the planting medium. Those flies were all over my house. Up my nose, in my drinks, everywhere. I sprayed this on the dirt ONLY and in my sink. Overnight, the flies were gone. That is not to say they are gone forever, because two days later they are back, but greatly diminished. I do believe it will take a few more applications. I have read the reviews that say the scent is strong and it is but dissipates quickly and is pleasant later. It DOES leave a very oily residue. But if you have been suffering from these bugs, it is well worth it,