Vital Guard Insect Killer Spray 500ml
One bottle for every insect that shows up. Ants in the kitchen, flies in summer, cockroaches behind the fridge, wasps outside the door, moths in the wardrobe — all handled by the same UK-made, HSE-approved triple-action formula, in a 500ml trigger sized for everyday household use.
500 ML · Trigger Spray
Stop owning five different sprays.
Most people end up with a cupboard full of specialist single-pest sprays — one for ants, one for flies, one for wasps, one for cockroaches. All different formulas, all doing roughly the same job at different concentrations, all going out of date before you use them up. Vital Guard handles the lot.
- HSE-approved for both flying and crawling insects — same bottle for both jobs.
- Works as a space spray (mist through the air) and a surface spray (skirting, cracks, cupboards).
- Indoor and outdoor use — inside for cracks and skirting, outside for ant and wasp nests.
- Water-based, non-staining, low odour — safe for the areas people actually live in.
Professional-grade actives in a household size.
The 500ml is not a diluted supermarket formula. Same active ingredients at the same percentages as our 1L Bed Bug Killer+ — three ingredients doing three different jobs.
Chrysanthemum extract
Drops flying insects on contact. When you spray at a fly, wasp or moth in mid-air, this is what's doing the work — visible knockdown within seconds.
Cypermethrin
Stays active on treated surfaces for weeks. When you spray along a skirting board or across an ant trail, the residual film keeps killing insects that walk over it long after the spray has dried.
Pyriproxyfen
Stops eggs and juvenile insects from developing into breeding adults. This is why treating a moth or flea problem with Vital Guard actually ends it — the next generation never matures.
Six places one 500ml bottle earns its keep.
Grab the trigger, aim, spray. Every one of these is on the HSE approval — indoor hard non-porous surfaces, cracks and crevices, hard and soft furnishings, and outdoor ant and wasp nests.
Kitchen skirting & behind appliances
Cockroaches, ants and silverfish live behind the fridge, oven, dishwasher and along skirting boards. Pull the appliance out, spray behind it, put it back. Do not spray food contact surfaces.
Doorways & window frames
Flies and mosquitoes come in through openings. A quick surface spray around the frame edges creates a residual barrier — anything that lands on it dies.
Ant trails & nest entrances
Spray directly along the trail and at the nest entrance. Cypermethrin residual carries into the nest on foraging workers. Outdoor use approved.
Wasp nests (outdoors)
Treat at dusk when wasps are inactive. Wear long sleeves. Spray the nest entrance and surrounding surface — the residual film catches wasps returning to the nest. Have a retreat route.
Wardrobes & carpets (moths)
Empty the wardrobe, vacuum thoroughly, spray inside surfaces and the base. Spot-treat carpet edges. The IGR stops moth larvae developing.
Garages, sheds & loft spaces
Spiders, silverfish, woodlice, wasps and beetles all colonise low-traffic spaces. A perimeter surface spray around the edges keeps them under control for weeks.
Ten pests, one bottle — and how to use it on each.
Every pest here is on the HSE-approved use list for this product.
| Pest | Where to spray | Best method |
|---|---|---|
| 🐜 Ants | Trails, nest entrances, skirting, cracks. Indoor and outdoor nests. | Surface + direct |
| 🪳 Cockroaches | Kitchen skirting, behind appliances, cracks and crevices, under sinks. | Surface spray |
| 🪰 Flies | In the air (space spray), doorways, window frames, kitchen surfaces (not food contact). | Space + surface |
| 🦟 Mosquitoes | Fine mist through the air of the room. Around windows and doors. | Space spray |
| 🐝 Wasps | Outdoor nests at dusk. Nest entrance and surrounding surface. | Direct + surface |
| 🐛 Moths | Wardrobe interiors, drawers, carpet edges, storage boxes. Test fabrics first. | Surface spray |
| 🕷️ Fleas | Carpet, pet resting areas (not pet bedding directly), skirting, upholstery seams. | Surface spray |
| 🪲 Beetles | Skirting, cracks, storage areas, cupboard interiors, wardrobe bases. | Surface spray |
| 🔬 Mites & dust mites | Mattress seams, upholstery, carpet perimeter. Not on sheets, clothing or pet bedding. | Surface spray |
| 🛏️ Bed bugs | Mattress seams, bed frame, skirting. For a serious bed bug infestation, use the 1L Bed Bug Killer+. | Surface spray |
500ml is about 500 trigger sprays.
Sized to handle everyday household pest jobs across multiple rooms without waste. If you have a heavy, specific infestation — a bed bug outbreak, for example — the 1L is the right size instead.
Coverage figures are based on the HSE-approved label rates (1ml/m³ space, 20ml/m² surface). One trigger pull ≈ 1ml.
What's in the bottle.
| Product name | Vital Guard Advanced Insect Killer+ — Insect Killer Spray |
|---|---|
| Volume | 500 ml |
| Format | Ready-to-use trigger spray |
| Active ingredient 1 | Cypermethrin — 0.1% w/w (synthetic pyrethroid, adulticide + residual) |
| Active ingredient 2 | Pyriproxyfen — 0.01% w/w (insect growth regulator) |
| Active ingredient 3 | Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium extract — 0.05% w/w (natural pyrethrum, contact knockdown) |
| Base | Water-based, non-staining, low odour |
| Approvals | UK HSE No. 10803-GB · Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 (as amended) |
| Application rate — space | 1 ml per m³ (approx. 1 trigger pull per cubic metre) |
| Application rate — surface | 20 ml per m² (slightly wetting the surface) |
| Approved uses | Hard non-porous surfaces, cracks & crevices, hard & soft furnishings, mattresses and carpets. Public hygiene areas (not occupied hospital wards). Outdoor ant and wasp nests. |
| Not for use on | Pet bedding, pet sleeping quarters, occupied hospital wards, sheets, pillowcases or clothing. |
| Manufacturer | MyVital Keep Healthy Limited · Company No. 17029826 |
| Trade Mark | UK00004063470 |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 |
| Barcode (EAN-13) | 5056325909660 |
Safety, precautions & disposal
Vital Guard is HSE-approved for amateur and professional use, but it's still an insecticide. Follow the label. Key points:
- Keep out of reach of children. Read carefully and follow all instructions.
- If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice. Keep the product container or label at hand if you need to seek advice.
- Contains chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium extract — may produce an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
- Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects — cover or remove fish tanks, never apply near ponds or drains reaching open water.
- Do not contaminate foodstuffs, eating utensils or food contact surfaces. Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after use.
- Do not touch treated surfaces until fully dry. Exclude animals during application. Do not apply directly to animals, clothing or bedding.
- All bats are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 — before treating any structure used by bats, consult Natural England, NatureScot or Natural Resources Wales.
- Hazardous to bees — do not spray flowering plants. If treating a wasp nest, block foraging bees from access first.
- Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with national regulations.
Straight answers on the everyday questions.
What insects does Vital Guard Insect Killer Spray kill?+
Ants, beetles, cockroaches, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, wasps, moths, mites (including dust mites) and bed bugs. It's HSE-approved as a broad-spectrum insecticide for both flying and crawling insects, indoors on surfaces, cracks and furnishings, and outdoors on ant and wasp nests.
Is the 500ml the same formula as the 1L Bed Bug Killer+?+
Yes — same three active ingredients at the same percentages, same HSE approval (No. 10803-GB), same water-based formulation. The difference is size and how the product is used: the 500ml is for everyday household jobs across many pest types, the 1L is sized specifically for a full single-bedroom bed bug treatment.
Can I use it in the kitchen?+
Yes, but do not spray food contact surfaces, worktops used for food preparation, or eating utensils. Spray behind and under appliances, along skirting boards, and inside cupboards after emptying them. Wipe worktops if there's any overspray, and always wash your hands after use.
How do I use it against wasps?+
For outdoor wasp nests only. Treat at dusk when wasps are inactive. Wear long sleeves and stand at a safe distance. Spray directly at the nest entrance and the surface immediately around it. Have a retreat route in case wasps emerge. Do not try to treat wasp nests inside walls or lofts yourself — call a professional pest controller for those.
Is it safe around children and pets?+
When used as directed, yes. Keep children and pets out of the treated area until every surface is completely dry. Do not spray pet bedding, pet sleeping areas or apply directly to animals. Cover fish tanks before spraying — Vital Guard is very toxic to aquatic life. Store locked up.
Will it stain surfaces or fabrics?+
Vital Guard is water-based, low-odour and normally non-staining. As with any spray applied to fabric or upholstery, we recommend testing on an inconspicuous area first — especially on delicate or dark materials.
How long does the effect last?+
Contact knockdown of flying insects is within seconds. The residual film on treated surfaces continues to kill insects that walk across it for weeks after application, provided the surfaces are not washed away. For active infestations, expect noticeable reduction over days rather than instantly.
Can I use it outdoors?+
The HSE approval covers outdoor use on ant and wasp nests. It's not intended as a general garden insecticide — do not spray flowering plants (hazardous to bees) or apply near ponds, streams or drains that lead to open water.
How does the growth regulator help against moths and fleas?+
The pyriproxyfen in the formula is an insect growth regulator — it stops eggs and juvenile insects from developing into breeding adults. For moths in wardrobes and fleas in carpets, this is what actually ends the infestation rather than just knocking down the adults you can see. Larvae exposed to it cannot mature.
Do I need protective equipment?+
For a normal domestic application, common-sense care is enough: ventilate the room, keep skin covered where practical, wash hands afterwards, and keep children and pets out until dry. Professional operators must comply with COSHH 2002 and avoid excessive contamination of coveralls.
Bed bug outbreak? Grab the 1 litre.
The 500ml is sized for everyday household pests. If you're dealing with an active bed bug infestation, the 1L Bed Bug Killer+ is what you want — same triple-action formula, sized for a full single-bedroom protocol with margin for a repeat.
Vital Guard Bed Bug Killer+ 1 Litre
Sized for a proper single-bedroom bed bug treatment: mattress, bed frame, headboard, skirting, carpet edges — with enough left for a repeat surface spray in 3 weeks if needed. Kills adults, nymphs and eggs.
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