Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be taken up off of the floor by using soap and water.
Cy-Kick CS once dried on a surface is not picked up by walking over it and carried inside.
Cy-Kick CS when mixed with water is only strong enough to kill small insects, like ants. Your dog would have to eat a truckload of grass most likely to get sick, and he/she would probably get much more sick from the grass then the Cy-Kick. However, of course we recommend anything you can do to minimize your dog from eating the grass. Pets should be out of the area during treatment until the area is dry as well.
We apologize, we are not ware of a generic of Cy-Kick CS. We do offer other synthetic pyrethroids like Talstar which will offer the same effectiveness at a better price point.
The Cy-Kick CS product label advises to keep all pets out of the area until the product has had time to dry.
Cy-Kick CS cannot be used on anything edible. Something like Hi-Yield Malation would be a better option
Yes, Cy-Kick CS is labeled for sow bugs. You will use 1-2 oz per gallon of water.
Yes, CyKick CS is labeled for beetles.
Per the label instructions, Cy-Kick CS is applied to crack and crevice areas, and around baseboards, window and door frames, under appliances and sinks, and other potential entry points such as where plumbing or wiring meet the wall.
Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used for ticks outdoors. You should spray the entire affected area when treating for ticks, but pay extra attention to areas of dense brush, tall grasses, yard debris, and shady areas where animals like to spend time. The use of an IGR like Archer IGR would be a great addition to your treatment. You may want to take a look at our Outdoor/Indoor Flea and Tick Kit as it will have everything you need for a complete tick treatment.
Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used indoors and outdoors for springtail control. You may want to look over our article on How To Get Rid Of Springtails for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Yes. Cy-Kick CS has a residual of up to 90 days inside and up to 30-60 days outside.
Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used indoors and outdoors for springtail control. Spring tails can be tough to eliminate because they reproduce very quickly. In almost every case where people have spring tails they also have a moisture problem such as a leaking or sweating pipe, poor ventilation in their crawl space, lots of wet mulch right up next to their structure, etc. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails, insecticides alone will not do the job. You may want to look over our article on How To Get Rid Of Springtails for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
CyKick CS is not labeled for termite prevention. Termite prevention is very different that prevention for surface pests since termites travel and stay under the ground or in their protective mud tubes. Please refer to our online guide How to Prevent Subterranean Termites for the options on how to protect your home from this pest.
Cy-Kick CS is said to have almost no odor.
Cy-Kick CS is not labeled for use in areas animals would graze so you would have to keep applications at least 25 feet away from any grass they would graze. The only insecticide that we have that would be safe for grazing area is Essentria All Purpose.
Cy-Kick CS does not specifcally list Japanese beetles on the label. Demand CS can be used for adult Japanese beetles at a mix ratio of 0.2 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Cy-Kick CS is only applied along baseboards and in cracks and crevices. If it was applied along baseboards and you mop the floor, it will be removed. We would recommend avoiding mopping the edges of the floor there.
Cy-Kick CS is applied every 90 days to interior cracks and crevices and 30 days outdoors.
Cy-Kick CS is not specifically labeled for chinch bugs. Bifen IT will treat Chinch bugs at the sign of damage. Dilute at 1oz per gallon water. Please take a few moments to review our Chinch Bug Treatment Guide for more tips for controlling this pest.
