Demand CS is labeled to kill clover mites, it will be effective as long as it's used according to the label. We also recommend practicing Integrated Pest Management to help with pest prevention. We recommend to review our Clover Mite control article for further tips and information.
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Demand CS is not labeled for fungus gnats. Fungus gnats are present due to overwatering of the plants, so by allowing the soil to properly drain and dry completely, the fungus gnats will eventually die out. You may consider using a systemic insecticide such as Bonide Systemic Granules incorporated into the soil of containerized plants to target the fungus gnat larvae. You can also apply a residual insecticide spray such as Talstar P over the top of the soil of infested plants.
Mixing Demand CS with Mosquito Barrier would not be beneficial. You want the mosquitoes to land on the Demand and pick up what is there. If you were to mix the two, the Mosquito Barrier would act as a barrier and would prevent the insects from landing where you have sprayed the Demand CS. You can mix Archer IGR with Demand CS or with EcoVia EC or Essentria IC3. You could also mix a low rate of the EcoVia or Essentria with Demand CS for faster initial knockdown.
Demand CS can be applied with the use of a "coarse, low-pressure spray," according to the product label. This would allow you to control the application so there is no runoff, pooling, dripping, etc. Most smaller volume sprayers will have up to about 40 PSI, so you usually would not use much more than that.
Demand CS should not be applied to entire kitchen or bathroom floors, so we are not completely sure what type of cleaning can be done to keep the product from leaving behind a residual after it has already dried. You can try cleaning the floors with warm soap and water but again, we cannot guarantee this will work. If you would like a clear answer, we recommend contacting the manufacturer, Syngenta at (1-866-796-4368).
When using Demand CS it can take minutes to hours to kill carpenter bees. The active ingredient needs time to work through the follicle of the insect to the central nervous system. You can spray surfaces they would land on to help prevent new holes, and treat inside existing holes for larvae with dusts like Delta Dust. You can also review the bet methods for treating carpenter bees in our Carpenter Bee Control Guide.
Demand CS leaves a 90 day residual once the application has dreid for general pest control treatments.When mopping or cleaning area, this can remove any residual and retreatment would be necessary for best results.
Onslaught Fast Cap would be a great alternative to rotate treatments with Demand CS.
Demand CS should not be applied to any edible vegetation. Any treated edibles should be discarded.
Demand CS is not specifically labeled for Spotted Lantern Fly. Instead, you may use a product such as Bifen IT. Please be sure to review the Supplemental Label for Spotted Lantern Fly for more information and complete application instructions.
For information on how to properly dispose of pesticide solutions or liquids, please contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative of the nearest EPA Regional Office for guidance as these regulations can vary.
Demand CS Insecticide is considered a repellent because insects can detect it. This does not mean they are truly repelled from the area they can just choose to avoid it as they know something is there. They must contact the treated area to be effected by the product though. You will still see insects after application but as long as they contact the area long enough they will die, this could be within a few minutes, hours or up to 24 or more depending on a few factors such as type of insect, age/heatlh, how long they spent on the treated area and how long after application they contacted it.
We also have a great general pest prevention guide that can help and general spray video
Demand CS is mixed at 6 to 24 ml per gallon of water. Demand CS should be applied every week during the treatment of bedbugs. It should not be the sole product used to treat bedbugs.
Please review our Bed Bug Treatment Guide and take a look at our Bed Bug Kits for a complete product program for active bed bugs.
Click here for a printable version of the Bed Bug Treatment Guide.
Yes, Demand CS can be used year-round for fleas outdoors. It is recommended to start applications in the spring and apply on a monthly basis until the first frost (if applicable). Do not apply if rainfall is expected within 24 hours.
Demand CS is applied at the rate of 7 ml in atleast 2 to 5 gallons of water every 1000 sq ft or 5 fl to 10 fl oz in no less than 88 gallons of water per acre. Please view the product label for more information.
