Demand CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Anonymous
    06/21/2010
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    Do I have to worry about Demand CS harming nearby small bird families ?
    I want to thoroughly spray the outside of my house about mid August. Small birds tend to fly around my house a lot as they like to nest under my porch.
    A
    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 Fauna from Nj
    09/28/2014
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    Biting gnat/noseeums infestation in every room of a large 4 floors house. What's the best plan of action?
    No idea where they are coming from. Plants and drains seem to be free of them. Tried vacuuming every other day for weeks now. Fogging didn't work, maybe got more of them via open windows? Impossible to be still anywhere. Want products as a space spray for most active areas, and for rugs, and for general cleaning. Need to be careful around kids/dogs "licking" surfaces. Can be multiple products.
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    Biting midges do generally not enter structures, but midges are small enough to get through 16 mesh screens. Getting mesh screens with a higher number can keep these and other very tiny insects out of your home. Our experts recommend using a pyrethrin spray such as 565 Plus or Microcare to get rid of the adult midges in or around your home.

    Non-biting midges are attracted to lights, so it is recommended to draw your shades at night and wait as long as possible to turn on exterior lights to keep them away from your home. Using the FlyWeb Fly Light inside the home works great on flying insects inside the home.

    A great prodcut to use indoors and outdoors on your home that is safe for pets and kids once it has dried it called Onslaught. Onslaught can be used as a broadcast over carpeted areas inside the home mixing at 1oz per gallon of water. Spraying a product such as Onslaught on window screens, doors, bushes, and plants around your home can act as midge repellant to keep midges away.

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  • Asked by Heidi from Wi
    05/31/2018
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    Is Demand CS safe for animals?
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    Demand CS is safe for animals if applied according to the instructions on the product label.  Animals need to be kept out of the area while the product is being applied. They can return once the product has completely dried. 

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  • Asked by Sikinah from Philadelphia, Pa
    06/28/2018
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    How quickly does Demand CS kill roaches and bed bugs?
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    Demand CS is a residual insecticide that will continue to kill the labeled insects for an extented period of time.  However it is not a contact kill product.  It can sometimes take a few days before you start to see dead insects after making an application of the product. 

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  • Asked by Bill
    07/28/2018
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    If drift from Demand CS gets on vegetable plants can they still be eaten?
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    If back spray or drift for a Demand CS application were to get on any edibles, fruits or vegetables, they would need to be discarded and not consumed. 

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  • Asked by Milton from Denver, Co
    12/10/2013
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    What is the difference between Demand CS and Suspend CS, for bed bugs problem
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    Bed Bugs have shown resistance to Suspend SC. Demand CS is microencapsulated and will have a longer residual. It takes more than one product to treat for Bed bugs and this is why we recommend using one of our Bed Bug Kits.
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  • Asked by Alma
    02/18/2014
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    How soon do you vacuum after using Demand CS for carpet beetles?
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    Demand CS is not labeled to be used across open carpeted areas.  For inside the home, Demand CS is labeled to spray along baseboards, crack and crevices, and under appliances which is great for most insects but not for carpet beetles.   Please take a few minutes to read our How to Control Carpet Beetles article for an in depth explanation of how to control this pest.  It is very important that the source of the infestation (where the damaging larva is harboring) is discovered and eliminated, not just the visible adult insects you see wandering around. Until you find out what that is and deal with it you will continue to get more of the carpet beetles emerging from hiding.

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  • Asked by Andrew
    02/05/2013
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    Can Demand Cs be used outside in Cold weather?
    During what type of temperatures should I not use Demand CS outside around the perimeter of the home.
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    As long as it is not freezing outside you can safely use Demand CS outdoors. Since the product is water based trying apply it in below freezing temperatures would not yield positive results.
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  • Asked by Susan from Dalton, Georgia
    06/02/2014
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    What is best to use for black widow spiders?
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    Demand CS will treat black widows and do a great job for other insects as well. The mixing ratio would be 24mL per gallon of water. After spraying, Demand CS leaves thousands of micro particles that bind to the surface offering long-term protection and fast insect knock-down.
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  • Asked by Jd from Frederick,md
    10/13/2011
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    What is the dry time? 4 to 5 hours before rain I should reapply?
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    You should plan to have 24 hours without rain after the Demand CS application for best results.
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  • Asked by Gilbert from Scottsdale, Arizona
    03/28/2013
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    How many ounces of Demand SC should be used in 1 gallon of water for scorpions?
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    We recommend using the max use rate of 0.8 fl oz or Demand CS per gallon of water for scorpion control.
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  • Asked by Dan from Dayton Ohio
    05/07/2014
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    Using Demand CS For Stink Bugs
    I used D-fense SC (Active Ingredient : 4.75% Deltamethrin) but it did not get rid of my Stink Bugs in the house. So I have 3 questions. #1 Can I use Demand CS right now even though I sprayed the D-fense SC? $2 What areas do I need to spray Demand CS? Is spraying the window frames, house brick walls, and foundation good enough? #3 Lastly is Demand SC safe on aluminum window clad and composite frames?
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    Yes, you can use Demand SC even though you have already sprayed, although you would want to wait 7 days between treatments. Stink Bugs will try to emerge in the spring and common places that people find stinks bugs are in the window sills and this is a great place to treat along with the baseboards, back behind and underneath appliances, in attics, and where pipes enter the the wall. Demand SC is safe on aluminum and composite frames and will not harm any surface that is tolerable to water.
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  • Asked by Nick from Mo
    02/04/2013
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    Would Demand CS hurt the finish on marble floors?
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    Demand CS is a water-based insecticide and should not cause damage to any surface that water would not damage.
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  • Asked by Terry from Bloomington
    06/11/2016
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    Can Demand CS be used for springtails?
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    Demand CS is not specifically labeled for springtails but the Demand G Granules are labeled for springtail control .Please take a look at our Springtail Control Guide for helpful tips for springtail control and product recommendations. 

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  • Asked by Sue from Ft. Myers, Fl
    12/04/2018
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    Will Demand CS leave a visible residue on pavers and lanai screens and frames?
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    Demand CS dries clear and leaves no visible residual when used as directed on the product label.  

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  • Asked by Gelsomina from Saint Augustine
    08/15/2016
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    Can I use Demand CS on S. Augustine grass? Can it be used on fruit trees?
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    Demand CS can be applied to the St. Augustine turfgrass but should NOT be applied to fruit trees. We do carry products for edible vegetation. Please let us know if you need further assistance.

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  • Asked by Linda from South Milwaukee, Wi
    10/24/2013
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    When using Demand, can you spray this near bushes and shrubs and on grass?
    Also, using this product in the home, where should you spray? Can you get some spray on the carpeting? I love this product and have had a professional use it twice a year and now I would like to save some money and try it myself. Can you provide some helpful hints in HOW to spray around the inside and outside of the house! Thanks in advance for your help!
    A
    Yes, you can apply Demand CS on and around bushes and shrubs and on grass. In fact you want to spray around the outside perimeter 2-3 feet up and out. Indoors you want to spray cracks, crevices, baseboards. It will not stain should a small amount land on carpeting.
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  • Asked by Deborah from Richmond Hill, Ga
    02/27/2018
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    Which product will work best for roaches Demand CS or Demand SC?
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    There is only Demand CS, we are not aware of a Demand SC product.  One of our roach control kits would be more recommended for roach control. These professional kits includes non-staining, low odor concentrated insecticide for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get Roach Bait Gel to help get rid of those roaches that like to hide. Baits can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, an Insect Growth Regulator is offered which will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. The insecticide must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer.

    Here is a link to a great article that really goes into depth in explaining a roach control program:

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches-a-458.html

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  • Asked by Ervin from Belize
    05/22/2012
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    CanIi spray Demand Cs when the weather is yucky and rain off and on?
    if i spray DemandCS just before it rains will the rain wash the chemicals off ?
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    You should wait to apply Demand CS on a day when rain is not expected. The product cannot adhere to wet surfaces and rain would wash it away if the application had not had a chance to dry before the rain came.
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  • Asked by Susan from Austin, Tx
    04/11/2012
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    Can you store Demand CS in a hot garage?
    I live in central Texas where the summer temps can reach over 100 degrees for several weeks in a row. What effect will the extreme heat have on Demand CS if I store it in my garage, which is not insulated?
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    Extreme heat will eventually degrade Demand CS. We recommend that you find a secure location in your home such as a utility closet or laundry room where you can store the sealed bottle out of reach of children.
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