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| CedarCide Industries Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 549
Spring, Texas 77383 (United States) Phone: 1-800-842-1464
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| Positive | EthanY83
Healdsburg, CA
(1 review)
November 10, 2009 | I have a German Short-hair pointer with fleas and ticks. I tried a few name brand "spot drops" and she became sick. Found CedarCide.com and decided to give it a try. Safe, all natural. Kills on contact! Fleas instantly, ticks take a few minutes. There is little to no residual effect after 24 hours, so I have to spray her every night. I also spray her bedding. I used the "Best Yet" formula and I just ordered a gallon more. Smell is strong but very tolerable. I have not tried spraying the yard but I don't think it would get rid of pests outside for very long. It might not work as well for pets with long hair. You might have to really work it down to the skin, where the fleas are.
I highly recommend this product! THE safest alternative to chemicals. | | Positive | south_yankee
Corpus Christi, TX
(1 review)
September 15, 2009 | My wife found Cedarcide while browsing the web for some sort of solution for a flea problem we had been fighting that did not use harmful chemicals. We have a young boys and did not want to keep worrying about what kind of harm we were causing them from the poisons we were spraying around in our battle with the little buggers.
I ordered the BestYet Kit and the Tri-Jet fogger with a gallon of BestYet. With 2 in/out dogs and 2 cats, we fog every year so we decided to buy the fogger.
Delivery was prompt and packed very well.
I had to contact Customer Service because they had not shipped the extra gallon of BestYet that came with the fogger. I spoke with a friendly woman (do not remember her name) who shipped the 2nd gallon next day air.
For a test, I cleaned our living room, vacuumed it, and then walked around with white socks. By the time I had crossed the room, I had fleas all over my legs. I proceeded to use the canister sprayer to treat the room and my legs, lol. Within seconds the fleas on my socks were no longer moving and none appeared on my wife when she walked in the room to see how the carpet was.
My youngest son has extremely sensitive skin and anytime he got a flea bite, it would get very irritated and he would scratch to the point of causing his skin to bleed. We started spraying him and his brother on their legs and the fleas stopped jumping on them or biting them. I also use it outside on them instead of the regular bug sprays.
I have since fogged the house and treated the pets using the hand sprayer. Life has returned to normal and aside from an occasional treatment of the dogs before they go out or come in, we are flea free. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a safe alternative for home flea protection.
| | Positive | poppy123
Pensacola, FL
(1 review)
September 12, 2009 | My dog had terrible fleas last summer and, since he shares my bed, I also had them. After consulting the Vet, who could only recommend pesticides, I went on the Web and found this company. I was leary of ordering out of state and was worried "it was too good to be true" since I had no idea if it was bogus. I asked a zillion questions and the very polite sales person patiently answered. When I asked something else they asked if I would like to speak to Dr----(forgot the name) and he came right on and we had a good conversation including answers to my further questions.
I then ordered the gallon Best Yet & the personal spray. It worked wonders although I had a time getting my small dog to accept the spray (probably the noise). Now he knows, when he scratches a little and I reach for the small spray bottle I keep on the nitetable, that I am doing something to help him and he's okay!
I also sprayed the bed covers, the sofa top which is his watchguard station and the carpet nearby. I also sprayed him before and after our daily walks.
I also take the small spray out for me when working in the yard to keep the mosquitos away
This is a wonderful product and it smells good, too - like a cedar closet. My only problem was pouring from the gallon jug to a smaller spray bottle. It splashed all over, thereby wasting what, for me, was some of a costly purchased. But my kitchen sure did smell good.
I could not be more pleased with this product. | | Positive | brightriver
Austin, AR
(1 review)
September 07, 2009 | Cedarcide works nicely at our Grooming & Boarding Kennel in Arkansas. Frequently clients will bring dogs with a healthy crop of fleas and ticks to our business for boarding or grooming. The fleas and ticks die as soon as I spray them with Best Yet by Cedarcide. This product is an essential part of our business, we cannot afford to spread pests to other dogs in our care. And I do not like a toxic pesticide used in our business.
Just a comment to the owner who has itchy dogs with no visible fleas... check the ingredients of your dog food or dog treats... soy, wheat, corn, gluten, coloring, msg and additives can cause dogs to itch... and it takes anywhere from 3 - 4 months to see improvement after removing the allergy from a dogs diet.
| | Negative | g68
Edmond, OK
(1 review)
August 05, 2009 | My complaint is regarding Cedarcide's pestigator system, and more importantly the lack of customer response that I've received. I am actually one of five neighbors in Edmond, OK (Oklahoma City suburb) that purchased the pestigator units at the same time for our yards last May (2008). I had my professional yard company install the pestigator originally and it did not work right off the bat. We found that the backcheck valve was faulty and bought a new valve (on my own dime). We then found that we were going through the cedar oil concentrate way too fast and had to adjust the meter way below its lowest setting. I lost the whole summer last year tinkering with it. We winterized it before the winter came and when I went to start it up this year, we found another valve broken. So right now I feel like a sucker having spent $1400 for a piece of equipment that never has worked properly (not to mention the extra money for the valve and the labor for installation and maintenance by my local irrigation company). In addition, I’ve not had good customer service to date. I've been calling and trying to talk to someone for over two months now and have not heard back. If I’m not able to get some sort of positive feedback, then I’m just going to give up on the stuff after I go through what I’ve got manually.
The lesson that I've learned regarding a mosquito control system, is to go with someone local that maintains responsibility for it until it works properly. | | Negative | classact
Nashville, TN
(1 review)
July 10, 2009 | We were led to the Cedarcide products primarily because of problems with chiggers, and secondarily to control fleas on our two dogs.
First, a comment on the Cedarcide website. It is very difficult to navigate, and finding complete information on specific products offered and information on how to use them is a challenge. The site is amateurish at best. However we were very intererested in the notion of using an all natural product to combat our chigger problem, so we overlooked the awkward website.
We purchased the Best Yet for the pets (and us), four bags of the "granules" (which is in fact simply cedar sawdust), and the PCO concentrate to spray on the lawn and exterior structures.
We began by spreading a healthy amount of "granules" over our entire yard, concentrating on the borders and areas will taller vegetation. Then we mixed the PCO DOUBLE the required strength for chiggers (as listed on the product) and commenced to spraying the entire lawn, all building and fence surfaces, etc. We followed up with the same treatment several days later, once again spraying the ENTIRE lawn. To be safe, we sprayed the entire lawn at the increased dosage a third time.
After all these treatments, both my wife and I have gotten NUMEROUS chigger bites. My wife has even gotten chigger bites simply walking out to the back yard and back. (we have an immaculately manicured lawn....no unkempt areas).
During this time we also kept our two small dogs sprayed daily with the Best Yet.
I can see absolutely no improvement whatsoever for our chigger problem. As for fleas, I honestly can't say. Our two dogs are scratching as much as they were before, however we haven't spotted any fleas. Whatever it is that is causing *them* to itch is clearly still present.
I would also add that after spraying our yard with the multiple treatments, I still see numerous ants. But I think the thing that really convinced me that the product simply doesn't work was when, after spraying my arms and legs UNTIL SHINY WET with the Best Yet, I looked down and saw two mosquitos biting me.
We just wasted $400 on a product that simply does not work. And we WANTED this to work in the biggest way. But as it is, our search for an effective pesticide to kill chiggers remains.
Perhaps (?) the product will solve your flea problem. I can say though, withought question, that it will NOT solve your chigger problem, or help with mosquitos.
| | Positive | PraiseB2Yah
Jacksonville, FL
(1 review)
July 06, 2009 | I started using CedarCide when you could purchase it at Home Depot in Texas. Now I’m in Jacksonville, Florida and I still use their products, successfully. I place an 8”-12” barrier of granules around my home annually and never have any ants, bugs or spiders inside. Amazing! In the spring when the yard starts jumping I use the PCO and that is the end of it. It keeps the snakes away also. We apply it monthly in Florida. I use the Best Yet on our persons as well as pets. The only issue with the Best Yet is when we are in the marsh areas and the no-see-ums and mosquitoes are heavy they still get in our face but they do not land on us so we do not get bit. I highly recommend these products. I wish I could afford their sprinkler system. | | Positive | organicfrmr
Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a)
(1 review)
April 16, 2009 | I live in Oklahoma, THE Tick capitol of the World (my opinion), and every year I have a horrid time with these guys. I have one kitty, Grape, who is a tick magnet, I have seem him litterly covered with ticks of all shapes and sizes. I do not care to use the chemicals that are used in the making of the "spot" remedies, as I have been hearing a lot about the side effects, so i used to hand pick them off daily, quite a chore. So when I came across cedarcide, I was excited. I bought a quart bottle of their "BestYet" for people and pets. Well, being the sceptic that I am, I wasn't going to apply to anyone till I tested it. We have these huge (2") red wasps that you can not kill with a swatter, it only gets em' madder. One got into the house and I sprayed it one time with this stuff and that dude IMMEDIATLY fell to the floor and died! I was very amazed, as even the wasp poison doesn't do that good of a job! So my dear little Grape got all the ticks removed and sprayed him (it scared him, so I sprayed it on my hands then rubbed it in) with cedarcide. It didn't seem to make him annoyed (the smell) and although I have to reapply every other day, the ticks have FINALLY decided Grape isn't so tasty any more! I have seen no unusual side effects and I can tell Grape is a happy cat without the ticks eating him alive! So for a recommendation for ticks and big red waspsthat laugh at swatters, I give 2 thumbs up. Grape and I will continue buying and using cedarcide, as it works, and so far no adverse reactions for us personally.
On April 16th, 2009, organicfrmr added the following:
by the way, I read the summons from new york, and in the last paragraph they list the active ingredents:
Based on Department staff’s civil penalty request, it can be reasonably inferred that the pesticides at issue in thisproceeding are general use pesticides. This inference is furthersupported by Staff’s stop order dated April 12, 2004, whichidentifies the active ingredients as essence of Juniperus virginiana, and refined cedar oil. These active ingredients arenot identified as restricted use pesticides at 6 NYCRR 326.2.
| | Negative | iyababa
Great Barrington, MA
(1 review)
April 15, 2009 | I ws excited to find a "100% natural" product. But I am sensitive to some substances and this is one of them. I'm sorry to say I'm EXTREMELY disappointed with the response from Cedarcide when I told them I want to return the quart I bought. They were rude, dismissive, and ignored the fact that I have a negative reaction to their product. After a bit of research, I found I'm not the only person dissatisfied. The state of New York found that "CedarCide caused or allowed the sale of 1,350 containers of CedarCide pesticides that were misbranded" Check for yourself:
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:zNB7eDFKHqsJ:www.dec.ny....
It makes me wonder: what's actually in the bottle and what am I reacting to?
They demanded a 25% restocking fee on top of the $8 shipping it will cost me (and this in spite of the fact that they already charged $17 shipping, more than double the shipping cost). Nevertheless I will return the product because I can't use it.
Cedarcide products may be good for you; they are not good for me. If it's good for you, enjoy it, but in case it's not I recommend you buy the smallest spray bottle and test it out.
It was a $37 mistake to deal with these people. It's a mistake you don't have to make.
| | Positive | mbmiozza
Kutztown, PA
(1 review)
April 26, 2008 | I cannot say enough about how great these products are. Last summer after an overnight trip to the vet my apartment and poor kitty were infested with fleas. I tried everything and spent close to $150 only to find that nothing worked. I searched the internet and found Best Yet. I had no idea what I was looking for to solve my problem. Being very skeptical I called the 800 number and asked a ton of questions. The staff was very patient, friendly and informative. I had no idea what it was that I needed. They helped me choose the product that fit my needs best. Best Yet! #4002 & 4003 biting insect spray for people, pets premise is the best. I got the product in the mail almost immedicately, and best of all one application solved my flea problem IMMEDIATELY. This product is safe around children & all pets, is not toxic to the environment, and smells clean and fresh. Not only are the products safe for people, pets, and environment friendly, the staff is friendly and informative. I got an answer to my email the next day and when I called to order the staff was very patient to answer all my questions. If you are not sure which products to get just call the 800 number and tell them what your problem is, the size of the area and they will tell you exactly what you need. No gimicks, no sales pitches from these folks!
Thank you Best Yet!
| | Positive | crashbandiscoot
Springfield, OH
(Zone 6a)
(4 reviews)
September 11, 2007 | This summer had been awful for my dog because of fleas. He is allergic to all flea and tick products used by our vet or bought over the counter, including collars. He was rashed , red and scratching to the point of sickness and hairloss. We tried home remedies of all kinds, baths and even Avon products, nothing helped. I then asked for help from members of Daves Garden.
A fine member of Dave's then pointed me in the direction of Cedar Cide Products. That was two weeks ago. I bought a bottle of Best Yet all purpose repellant , and I can't even describe how happy I am, or how much better my dog is doing. I appy to him every couple days, and rub it down into the fur and on his skin. This is the very first thing I have used that kills fleas on contact! Everything else just made them run.
It does wear off , but is safe enough to reapply when needed .His skin looks so much better, his hair is already growing back. And my dog is back to his 'ole cat chasing self! I could not be happier with this product , and would recommend to anyone to use , on people, pets, kids and everywhere! An added plus is that it smells like new cedar furniture! | | Neutral | Lestergee
Spring, TX
(1 review)
August 25, 2007 | In reference to the BEST YET product you speak of in the CedarCide Testimonial I want to add several comments. I talked to Dr. Ben Oldag at the company as I was so intrigued by the results of this product when I used it on the dogs. Dr. Oldag 78, is one of the very few World Renowned Organic Scientists although one would never know it when talking to him. It is hard to get him to toot his own horn but after a hour I finally surfaced the info I wanted. Dr. Oldag was approached by the US Army about 12 months ago with a desperate plea to invent a Bio flea prevention Product that would be safe for the troops deployed to the Mid East. He and the USDA in concert with Dow Corning came up with this formulation and at days end called it BEST YET because that is what it undoubtably is. I have never in my 62 years seen a product as effective as this solution is. Still, it is as safe as shaving gels or fabric softeners. The development story is to lengthy for this publication but in summary it is a formulation of melted quartz rock and cedar oil. Dr. Oldag explained that all insects breathe through pores in their bodies. When the pores get plugged the insect instantly freezes to death. Ben said that since mammal life has a nervous system that to can be attacked by chemicals he wanted to create something that would not compromise human or animal life, only insects. I must say, the technology is Next Generation. It would be hard for me to ever use a chemical agent again knowing what I know now about the BEST YET formulation. You see, I to am a Organic Scientist and hereby tip my hat to what I consider to be the greatest invention of the century. It is the BEST YET. If you don't believe me try it yourself. By the way, the CedarCide Website http://www.cedarcide.com has lots of information that will enlighten you on some of the most dynamic organic formulations the World has ever seen. It is interesting to say the least.
Note from the Garden Watchdog editors:
This comment was submitted by Dave Glassel, CEO and founder of CedarCide Industries. It is the stated policy of the Watchdog that companies can NOT submit customer feedback to inflate their own rating. The rating, originally positive, was changed from positive to neutral so that it would not affect the overall rating given by customers. | | Positive | winterrobin
South Dennis, NJ
(Zone 7b)
(8 reviews)
August 24, 2007 | I was happy to add CedarCide to the Watchdog, because their products are too good to keep to myself! I ordered their all-natural personal insect repellent in a small spray bottle to take around the garden with me. But no re-application is necessary! This will repel mosquitoes and biting flies for hours. It works so well....no DEET or other harsh chemicals, just natural cedar oil, and it smells great too.
The other product I ordered, "Best Yet" is another cedar oil formula, and multi-purpose. It can be used on people, pets, and even around the house. Spray it around baseboards, under sinks and inside cabinets (but not on floors -- it's slippery) to deter ants, crickets, moths and spiders. I was lucky enough to have some "Best Yet" spray left when we were confronted with a surprise infestation of bed bugs! I'd be embarrassed to admit this, but internet searches came back with information that the very best 5-star hotels are plagued with these pests recently! If you travel, you just might bring them home! Have "Best Yet" on hand to kill them dead. This is MUCH less expensive and MUCH safer than hiring an exterminator to spray heaven-knows-what in your house.
Any questions you have about products, applications, and pests will be answered by Dr. Ben Oldag within a day, not weeks. The woman I spoke to at their 800 number was also friendly and very helpful. I have already placed a second order. |
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