Pest Control

Black Flag Flea & Tick Killer Concentrate Yard Treatment

Item: Black Flag Flea & Tick Killer Concentrate Yard Treatment
Rating: 2
Author: Furdio

By Black Flag 7 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence

4.1 /10

Quality

5.0

Value

4.5

Design

0.0

Function

4.1

Durability

0.0

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In a Nutshell

Highly toxic to bees, use with caution.
Effectiveness is mixed, some users report it works well, while others do not.
Potential packaging issues reported.

Quick Verdict

This product is highly toxic to bees and has mixed effectiveness against fleas and ticks. Some users report it works well, while others find it ineffective.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 7

Would Recommend 14%

Would Buy Again 14%

Avg Lifespan Not specified

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs

Suitable

🐈 Cats

Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Highly toxic to bees, users recommend using it at dusk or after dark.

Prevention: Use in the evening when bees have gone home and avoid spraying blooming flowers or plants.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Known Brand (1)
Users recognize the Black Flag brand.

Cons

Not Effective (3) critical
Product does not eliminate fleas completely and only some claim it works.
Harmful to Bees (2) critical
Highly toxic to bees, users recommend using it at dusk or after dark.

Tip: Use in the evening when bees have gone home and avoid spraying blooming flowers or plants.
Packaging Concerns (1) major
One user reported the product leaked during shipping, damaging other items in the box.

Tip: There is no specific workaround mentioned.
Only Moderately Effective (1) low
One user mentioned it is not very affective and should consider getting the fog bombs.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Pet owners looking for solutions to outdoor flea and tick problems. — It claims to be a yard treatment, eliminating them from a more general point and level.
• Chemical resistant bee owners. — May still harm bees but users report only using the spray in the evening when bees have gone home

✗ Skip If

• Nature-loving individuals seeking eco-friendly and safe for wild life. — Highly toxic to bees
• Consumers prioritizing guaranteed effectiveness. — Mixed reviews about its effectiveness.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not specified

Cleaning Methods

✗ Machine wash

✗ Hand wash

✗ Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood

⚠️ Tile

⚠️ Carpet

⚠️ Vinyl

⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.0

7 reviews

5★

14%

4★

3★

14%

2★

1★

72%

ineffective (3) unsafe (2) highly toxic (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— Cynthia

"This product is great, no issues encountered."

— john

"I sprayed my yard and screened in patio 3 days ago and I am still getting fleas off of cats. I believe I combed them all off the night after I sprayed. Two days later and it seemed like they had more fleas on them. I sprayed a second time with a different chemical. Anyone else had any failures?"