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1. 
   drhamel | Feb 15, 2005 05:26am | #1

   Can't recommend any particular brand but I STRONGLY suggest that you eliminate all sources that could ignite the flammable vapors.  A couple of years ago there were newspaper articles and photos showing the results when a pilot light ignited the fog from several insect bombs - just about flattened the home - I seem to recall that it was in California.  Here's a couple of links:

   http://www.snopes.com/humor/follies/bugbomb.asp

   Here's an EPA link and an excerpt:

   http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-PEST/1998/February/Day-23/p4562.htm

   C. Hazards Caused by Total Release Foggers

       For several years EPA has received reports of incidents of fires
   and explosions involving total release foggers. For instance, the New
   York City Fire Department (NYCFD) reported 40 incidents of fires or
   explosions (28% resulting in personal injuries) reported to be caused
   by total release foggers over a 12-year period. Fifteen of the 40
   reported incidents occurred in 1990 and 1991 alone. In 32 of those 40
   documented incidents, the specific total release fogger product
   involved was identified. In its proposal, the Agency identified many
   incidents, and solicited for additional incidents involving foggers.
   However, no additional incidents were submitted in the comments, but
   the Agency did receive reports of several incidents connected with use
   of foggers from various other locations around the country from states
   and media articles which revealed extensive property damage. These
   reports are in the public information docket for this rule.
       Fire experts have indicated to the Agency that the actual number of
   such incidents occurring around the country is much higher. Due to the
   lack of a nationwide reporting system that could capture these type of
   fire incidents, EPA believes the reports it has received are only the
   ``tip of the iceberg''; annually, there are many more such incidents
   occurring for which EPA does not receive reports.

    

   Formerly just 'Don' but not the 'Glassmaster Don' or the lower-case 'don'.
2. 
   WayneL5 | Feb 15, 2005 05:27am | #2

   There are firms that tent the house and heat the whole house hot enough to kill all the insects.  It's totally chemical free, and penetrates all the way through to kill all of them.  I don't know if there are any that would travel to your area.

3. 
   4Lorn1 | Feb 15, 2005 05:36am | #3

   Of all the 'bug bombs' I have used or seen used the only brand I have been impressed by has been the Raid Fogger.

   Comes as a canister packed in a can. Open can. Remove canister. Fill can to line with water and drop the canister in.

   Out comes a white smoke. It diffuses into everything. Unlike the normal 'bug bombs' which mostly spray stuff up only to see it come down a few feet away.

   Of course, follow the directions. Use as directed. Also found it helps to remove the wall plates from the electrical boxes. Opening the cabinets, of course, is good.

   I leave it for eight or ten hours. Place, go to work, ventilate when you get back. Kills everything. Seems more thorough and effective than most other systems.