Demand CS is an insecticide labeled to control Ants, Aphids, Bed Bugs, Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Carpenter Bees, Carpet beetles, Centipedes, Chiggers, Chinch Bugs, Clover Mites, Cluster flies, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Fleas, Flies, Grasshopper, Grubs, Gypsy Moth Larvae, Japanese Beetles, Midges, Millipedes, Mites, Mole Cricket, Mosquitoes, Scorpions, Silverfish, Spiders, Termites, Thrips, Ticks, Wasps, Whiteflies and others. You may view the full product label here to see the complete list. We know that the product will target the specific pests listed on the product label. If the pest is not listed, we cannot guarantee results.
Yes, Demand CS is labeled for ants in general. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. We also have a very informative article on Ant Control here that offers additional helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Yes, Demand CS is labeled for silverfish. Please take a look at our guide on how to get rid of silverfish: https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish-v-587.html
When using Demand CS, it can take minutes to hours to kill insects. The active ingredient needs time to work through the follicle of the insect to the central nervous system.
Demand CS is a residual insecticide that will continue to work on insects as they contact the treated areas. It is natural to see a quicker reduction of insects after spraying while the application is still wet. The mix rate for Demand CS is 0.2 fl to 0.4fl oz per gallon of water.
Indoor treatments can be reapplied at 21-day intervals and outdoor treatments to the exterior foundation, bushes, trees, and shrubs are at 7-day intervals if needed.
Demand CS is labeled only for crack and crevice or spot treatment indoors, not for broadcasting all over rugs or carpets. The label directions are what have been deemed effective and safe by the EPA, so we must recommend for your safety that products be used as directed on the label.
If you would like to share more about the target pest(s), then we are happy to recommend a product that is appropriate for your needs.
Demand CS should not be applied within the dripline of the tree, branches, stems, soil, leaves, fruit, etc.
Demand CS is mixed at 0.2 to 0.8 oz/6 to 24 ml per gallon of water
At the highest usage rate, you will use .8 fl oz of Demand CS per gallon of water to cover a 1,000 sq ft area so for your 2,272 Sq Ft of space, you will use 2.4 oz per 3 gallons of water to cover.
Per the Demand CS label: Do not apply directly to sewers or drains, or to any area like a gutter where drainage to sewers, storm drains, water bodies, or aquatic habitat can occur, except as directed by this label.
Demand CS cannot be used in a septic system nor can any other insecticide we carry be used down drains.
Demand CS Insecticide is considered safe to appy to any surface that would not be damaged by water therefore using on artificial turf would be acceptable. If there are concerns, we recommend treating a small area first to determine or observe for any discoloration or unwanted residue left behind.
Apply at the product label rates of 0.4 to 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water.
Yes, Demand CS can be applied using a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or mist blower for applications as directed per the product label.
Demand CS can be applied to surfaces of buildings, porches, screens, window frames, eaves, patios, garages, refuse dumps, and other similar areas where these insect pests are active. If spraying over a swimming pool, propert measures would need to be taken by covering the pool while spraying to avoid overspray from contaminating the water.
View the product label for more information.
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.
