Demon Max - Questions & Answers

The rate you saw of 1/2 oz per gallon is the correct rate per the Demon Max label for mosquitoes. While it does say you can use it at 1 oz per gallon for harder to kill insects like Scorpions, it is not recommended at that rate for mosquitoes. Try to limit moisture areas or standing water on the property as much as possible, spray not just the top but also the underneath side of leave of bushes, trees and other dense foliage on the property where mosquitoes harbor and breed, and consider mixing in an IGR like Nyguard IGR to help stop the reproductive cycle.

Demon Max contains the active ingredient cypermethrin as well as other inert ingredients that are privvy to the manufacturer. We do not recommend applying any products around animals that are ill. You should check with your vet first.

Yes, Demon Max will work for spiders, including brown recluse.  Please take a look at our Spider Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest. 

Demon Max will provide approximately 30 days residual outdoors, and 90 days residual indoors. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

When using Demon Max the dilution rate is normally dependent on the pest you are treating for whether it be indoors or outdoors. For most pests you will dilute Demon Max at the rate of 1/2 ounce per gallon of water, however you can view other dilution rates on the Product Label.

Demon Max is mixed at a rate of 1/2 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water. The residual from this will be between 30 and 90 days. Please view the product label for more information. 

Because Demon Max does not penetrate the soil you can weed and feed soon after your application. You should use 1/2 fl oz of Demon Max per gallon of water. To treat 54000 sq feet you will need approx. 3/4 gallon Demon Max.

Demon Max only kills those roaches that contact a treated area and should not be used alone for an effective roach treatment for this reason.  Not all roaches come out of hiding to contact where you have sprayed.  You should only spray along baseboards and in cracks and crevices when using inside.

One of our roach control kits would be 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.

Here is a link to our roach control kits and sprays.
 

You will want to keep your dogs out of the area during the Demon Max application and until it completely dries. They can re-enter the treated surface areas when the water has discipated. You will want to mow the lawn 1-2 days prior to treatment and the second application should be applied 2 weeks later. You can apply Demon Max with any pressurized pump sprayer or backpack sprayer. If the dogs have been on the front lawn then you should treat there in addition to your backyard.

Demon Max cannot be used indoors or on carpeting.  If you would like to give us more information about what pest(s) you need to treat, we will be happy to recommend an alternative product.