How Phantom Termiticide Insecticide Works Phantom Termiticide Insecticide contains chlorfenapyr, an active ingredient that doesn't start working until after it enters the pest. Once it's ingested, it stops the pest's cells from turning food into energy, which triggers cellular death until the pest dies. Phantom has an odorless, tasteless formula that pests cannot detect; therefore, it works well in combination with baits to help eliminate infestations in one area. Target Pests and Areas for Use Use Phantom Termiticide Insecticide indoors or outdoors to kill invasive pest insects in residential and commercial properties. Some target pests include: American and German cockroaches Bed bugs Carpenter ants and other ant species European earwigs House flies Spiders Silverfish Various beetles such as saw-toothed grain and yellow mealworm Use Phantom for spot and crevice treatment in areas where pests enter and exit. You can also use Phantom for pre- and post-construction applications in and around residential and commercial buildings. Other target areas include: Attic vents Behind sinks Boiler rooms Eaves Garages Lavatories Stop Pest Infestations With Phantom Termiticide Insecticide To prevent or to treat a pest infestation effectively, use Phantom termiticide and insecticide. It has an odorless, colorless formula that doesn't produce foul smells or leave film on surfaces. Phantom mixes easily with water and targets a variety of pest insects both indoors and outdoors.