Demand CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Nina from Mayfield Heights, Oh
    11/27/2013
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    Can I mix/spray from an ordinary spray bottle?
    ...instead of purchasing a professional sprayer.
    A
    According to the product label, it is recommended to mix and spray Demand CS using at least a one gallon pump sprayer. You will mix 0.2-0.8 oz. (6-24 milliliters) per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft depending on the insect you are treating.
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  • Asked by Adam from Kirksville, Missouri
    09/19/2011
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    Is it dangerous to remain in an area where Demand CS has been sprayed?
    An exterminator came by today and began using Demand CS in my apartment, focusing on the baseboards, "for spiders." He mentioned it lasted some time but did not mention any vapors, or hazards. I stayed for some 10 to 20 minutes in the apartment as it dried, getting ready for class. Should I be concerned?
    A
    In the future it would be wise for you to leave the treated area until the application of Demand CS has had a chance to dry to avoid accidentally contacting wet areas. Vapors are usually not a concern with water based insecticides that are sprayed on using a pump sprayer.
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  • Asked by Thomas from Phoenix. Arizona
    05/01/2017
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    Will Demand CS kill honeybees?
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    Demand CS is not a selective insecticide and it will kill most insects that come into contact with the treated area, including bees.  Depending on what you are treating for, you may be able to use a product like Mavrik Perimeter for outdoor pests, which is non-repellent and non-toxic to honeybees after it has dried. You will want to read the product label to see if this fits your needs.

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  • Asked by Bianca from Toronto, Ontario
    09/29/2015
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    How do I safely clean up Demand CS that has been sprayed on the floor instead of in cracks/crevices?
    We used Demand CS to control carpet beetles but we incorrectly sprayed the product along the floor, about a foot from the wall, around the entire perimeter of our condo (rather then just using as a crack/crevice treatment). What is the best way to clean our floor to remove the product? We are concerned about our little dog walking on the product.
    A

    Demand CS can be wiped up with hot water and soap. The product is safe for your dog even if over sprayed on the floor after it has completely dried.

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  • Asked by Sarah from Oklahoman City, Ok
    06/07/2015
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    How long does Demand CS last once it is sprayed on the lawn?
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    Demand CS has an outdoor residual of 30 days. You should mow your lawn first one to two days prior.
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  • Asked by Debbie from Montgomery, Tx
    11/02/2016
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    Will Demand CS hurt trees including Japanese blueberry trees?
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    Demand CS will not harm trees. Please be aware that it's not labeled to be applied to edible vegetation. 

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  • Asked by Phil from Stafford, Va
    04/28/2015
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    What is a good product to rotate with Demand CS?
    I am looking to rotate another pesticide that does not use lambda-cyhalothrin. Demand CS has been wonderful but I do not want insects to build up a tolerance to it's active ingredient. Do you recommend another product that does not use lambda-cyhalothrin that I can rotate in with Demand CS?
    A
    We do you could rotate Demand CS with Temprid Sc.  Temprid SC (suspension concentrate) insecticide offers a unique dual mode of action by combining two powerful and effective residual insecticides: beta-cyfluthrin and imidacloprid -
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  • Asked by Leigh from Jackson, Al
    03/20/2013
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    Recommend a chemical for indoors and outdoors, preferably micro-encapsulated.
    The trend in pest control seems to be exterior-only treatments. That sounds like a great way to cut down on the amount of chemicals inside the home. Do you know which chemicals are being used or could you recommend one? I'm leaning toward a microencapsulated type such as Demand CS. Will it hold up well outdoors and keep the bugs out? Thanks.
    A
    Demand CS would be a great choice for general pest control. It will hold up well to UV rays and rain and because it is a micro-encapsulated it works a little bit like a time released formula.
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  • Asked by Tim
    04/25/2018
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    Can you use Demand CS inside the home?
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    Demand CS can be applied indoors to cracks and crevices and other locations listed on the product label

     

     

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  • Asked by Kelly from New Jersey
    05/27/2015
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    Can you mix Demand CS and Transport Mikron together for application?
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    There is no valid reason to mix Transport Mikron and Demand CS together, it would not make either product work better or produce better results, though it could make treated areas repellent to insects which lessening the effectiveness of the treatment. You should choose one product, read the product label and follow it closely. 
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  • Asked by Janie from Mundelein, Il
    06/21/2019
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    Is Demand CS toxic to wild birds perching or nesting in my bushes?
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    When used as directed on the product label, Demand CS is safe to use outdoors in areas where birds frequent. Be sure the birds are out of the area when the Demand is being applied and try to keep the birds away until the area is dry.

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  • Asked by Mike from Phoenix, Az
    08/24/2011
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    Is there anything stronger than Demand CS for spider control?
    I've been treating with Demand CS for years and have been generally happy with the results but this summer in particular, I've been having a rough time with some big spiders and I'm looking for something stronger. What is your recommendation?
    A
    Demand CS is a pretty hardy product but if you are spraying porous surfaces it may be getting absorbed and in general may be less available to the intruding spiders. Demon WP is our most popular spider control product. Demon WP is a wettable powder insecticide that will stay on the surface of porous areas and may be easier for the spiders to contact. Be sure you are spraying outside around the foundation of your home, around door frames, window frames and any place where the spiders may gain entry indoors to stop these pests before they get inside.
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  • Asked by Mimi
    11/08/2010
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    Which is best for bed bug control; Suspend SC, Cyonara 9.7 or Demand CS? Which would you use?
    I know they are all good, but which is the most effective (with the least chance of harming to humans)?
    A
    You are right, all of these products work very well. All three products have an active ingredient that is classified as a synthetic pyrethroid, so they really are very similar in the way that they work. Cyonara and Demand CS share the exact same active ingredient at the exact same concentration, so they do the same job. Suspend SC is a bit more versatile when it comes to bedbug treatments, and it can be sprayed on mattresses, carpets (spot treat only) and on furniture (crack and crevice only) where neither the Demand CS or Cyonara can be applied.
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  • Asked by Dave from Portland Oregon
    08/04/2016
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    Is Demand CS systemic in plants or just a contact killer?
    If I do a root drench with Lamba Cyhalothrin can my plants absorb it like Imidicloprid?
    A

    Demand CS is not a systemic. As in, it will not leach into soil. It does not leach into soil like Imidicloprid products.

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  • Asked by Edward from San Antonio, Tx
    09/14/2017
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    Will Demand CS work on chiggers when sprayed in a yard?
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    Yes, Demand CS is applied to lawns at the rate of 7ml per 1,000 sq ft. Treatments for chiggers should begin in May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkempt areas of the lawn and lawn edge. You can also use Demand CS to do a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.

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  • Asked by Anonymous
    08/31/2013
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    How long will it take Demand CS to dry when applied inside for it to be safe for people to enter?
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    How long it will take to dry will depend entirely on how heavily you sprayed the product and how well the air circulation in the home is. It could take 30 minutes up to 2 hours for a full dry time so keeping the people out of the home for at least 2 hours should be sufficient.
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  • Asked by Adrian from Brooklyn, Ny
    02/09/2016
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    Will mixing Exponent with Demand CS help add a fast knockdown factor?
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    Adding Exponent to Demand CS will be a great additive for a quicker knockdown and improve the effectiveness.

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  • Asked by Stephen from Des Moines
    12/02/2015
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    Can Demand CS be applied using the Solo 451 Sprayer?
    I have noticed that Cy-Kick cannot, so I'm looking for a different insecticide.
    A

    You can use either Cy-Kick CS or Demand CS in a Solo 451 Backpack Sprayer. For Demand CS, use 0.2 - 0.8 fl. oz. of concentrate per gallon of water or per 1,000 square feet. Keep in mind that a mist blower like the Solo will apply product very quickly, so be sure you are using correct use rates when applying product over large areas. You should also be sure to follow all label directions and precautions, such as applying when conditions are calm.

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  • Asked by Caroline from West Virginia
    09/27/2015
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    Does Demand CS NOT work for yellow jackets?
    I'm wondering whether this is the wrong pesticide, or if the bottle I have is expired. Been spraying the stuff into place where many, many yellow jackets are entering and exiting (I think they must have a nest inside a pipe on the side of our house), as well as spraying directly on the insects, and it has zero effect. Scores of healthy yellow jackets before, during, and after spraying! I've never seen an insecticide sprayed directly on insects that didn't seem to affect them at all. Bewildered. Any suggestions?
    A

    Demand CS should kill Yellow Jackets after they come in contact with it, however it is not specifically labeled for them. This would not be our number one recommendation for Yellow Jackets because it can take some time to kill them. Please check out our article "How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets". If you can get to the openings where the yellow jackets are coming in and out from, we highly recommend applying a dust like Tempo 1% Dust and when the yellow jacket comes in contact with it, the dust will transfer from yellow jacket to yellow jacket and kill off the entire nest.

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  • Asked by John from Clarksville, Tn
    03/25/2016
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    Will Demand CS harm chickens if they come into contact or if they eat bugs that have been killed by Demand CS?
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    We would recommend that you keep animals out of the area while Demand CS is wet. Once the product is dry, it is safe for pets/animals to return back to the area. There is such a small amount of the active ingredient that actually gets on the bugs before they die that it will not affect any animals that consume the dead bugs.

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