In most cases. Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is applied every 90 days indoors, depending on what you are treating for. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions.
Cyzmic CS would be a great product to treat around the perimeter of the home spraying 2-3 ft and 2-3 ft out from the structure. Please review our General Pest Control Guide for great videos and tips on how to treat for common pests such as spiders and ants.
Depending on what stage in its life cycle the insect is in, it can take minutes to hours for Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide to kill.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide will kill bees that land in the area. A better option would be to use a dust in the wall voids, such as Tempo Dust. This will provide control for up to 7 months if the dust is undisturbed. Be sure to only use a light coating of dust so that the bees will not avoid the area. 1-2 puffs out of the bottle is sufficient.
We do recommend consulting with a professional if you believe you have a honey bee hive in your wall since you must remove all materials, honey, etc. completely to avoid any reinfestation or secondary problems like hive beetles and mold.
There is not a knockdown insecticide by itself labeled for Carpenter Bees. There is Tempo Dust which is a fast killing dust that can be used to puff inside the boring holes made by Carpenter bees. You could also use a combination insectide that already has the knockdown power but also the residual that you need to treat Carpenter Bees. That product is Temprid FX. Please review our Carpenter Bee Treatment Page for recommendations.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is applied at the rate of 0.2 - 0.4 oz. per gallon of water.
Cyzmic CS is a synthetic pyrethroid and is not a non-repellent insecticide.
The rate of Cyzmic CS Controlled Release Insecticide for ticks is 0.4 ounces per gallon of water.
Permethrin SFR has an outdoor residual of about 30 days. You can switch to Cyzmic CS after that time.
No, there should not be any issues with Cyzmic CS and Suspend SC interferring with the efficacy of the applications.
Yes, using 2 insecticides with the same modes of action such as Bifen IT (bifenthrin) & Cyzmic CS Controlled Release Insecticide (lambda cyhalothrin) in the same areas can cause negative affects and cross contaminate the active ingrdients.
Yes, Cyzmic CS Controlled Release Insecticide can be mixed with Pyrethrin products for contact killing such as ExciteR. The Pyrethrin will have a fast knockdown and the Cyzmic will leave a long lasting residual.
You do want to apply Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide to a clean surface and remove any dust or debri before application so that the spray contacts the surface for better application and continous barrier. Dusts are best used applied to cracks and crevices and under baseboards where it will not be disturbed.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide would be a great product to help prevent spiders and bees. You may want to take a look at our general pest prevention guide for more information on treating and preventing nuisance pests.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide rates for turfgrass application vary depending on the pest you are trying to treat per page 11-12 of the product label.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is labeled for use indoors around baseboards and cracks and crevices. If you follow the manufacturer's product label and mix accordingly, the product should not leave any residue, but be sure to only apply a fine mist around baseboards. The Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is not labeled for broadcast spraying over your entire flooring.