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  • Asked by P from Central Ohio
    10/17/2016
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    Is D-fense SC effective against wheel bugs?
    at what rate should I mix
    A

    D-fense SC is not labeled for wheel bugs. Wheel bugs do not harm humans or plants that are in the area. They are a beneficial insect, therefore we do not make recommendations for products to get rid of them. 

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  • Asked by Juan from Phoenix, Az
    11/16/2016
    Q
    Do I have to apply D-Fense SC again after it rains, or if I water my backyard?
    A

    D-Fense SC should be applied 24 hours before you are expecting any rain, or before you plan to irrigate.  After 24 hours, it will be rainfast and you will not need to reapply after it rains or after you water. 

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  • Asked by Collyn from Glen Cove, Ny
    09/06/2018
    Q
    I need to treat mosquitos, ants, and fleas in New York.
    Hi, I'm looking for a insecticide concentrate that will treat all three of the pests that are attacking my home and yard: mosquitos, ants(various species seem to live in my yard,) and fleas. I found Bifen XTS on Amazon and was about to purchase that with an IGR but soon realized that due to my state's (I live in New York.) pesticide restrictions, I am unable to use Bifen. Can you recommend another product, please?
    A

    You can use a product like D-Fense SC.  It’s a synthetic pyrethroid that can be reapplied on a monthly basis and it can ship to NY. You can use it at a rate of 0.75 – 1 oz per gallon of water for mosquito control. When treating for mosquitoes, make sure to spray the underside of the leaves on ornamental shrubs and trees as these are areas they harbor in. Keep in mind that one treatment will not get rid of all the mosquitoes. For high activity, we recommend adding an insect growth regulator, like Tekko Pro IGR, to disrupt their life cycle and keep juveniles from becoming reproductive adults. This also works great on ants, fleas and a variety of other insects. 

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  • Asked by William from New Rochelle, Ny
    08/30/2018
    Q
    What would you recommend to kill mosquitos in New York?
    I mean, what's the best thing that actually, you know, works. We had a guy come who sprayed Eco Via, and it was worse than pointless. I know we can buy Cutter here, which I understand is a pyrethrin? But I don't if the prohibition has to do with the concentration of the chemicals or what?
    A

    You can use a product like D-Fense SC.  It’s a synhetic pyrethroid that can be reapplied on a monthly basis and it can ship to NY. You can use it at a rate of 0.75 – 1 oz per gallon of water for mosquito control. When treating for mosquitoes, make sure to spray the underside of the leaves on ornamental shrubs and trees as these are areas they harbor in. Keep in mind that one treatment will not get rid of all the mosquitoes. For high activity, we recommend to add an insect growth regulator, like Tekko Pro IGR, to disrupt their life cycle and keep juveniles from becoming reproductive adults. If you want to get a quick knockdown when spraying, you can add PestXpert Pyrethrum PBO Plus Concentrate to your solution as well, it will not leave a residual so it will not counteract with the active ingredient of D-Fense SC. Finally, if there are any areas of water retention that allow the mosquitoes to continue to thrive, you may add Bonide Mosquito Beater WSP to your treatment, this can be reapplied every 7-14 days as needed. We recommend to refer to our Mosquito Control Guide for further tips and information.

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  • Asked by Crystal from Jacksonville, Fl
    06/12/2018
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    Can insects build a resistance against D-Fense SC?
    A

    It is possible that insects can become resistant the the D-Fense SC if it is used repeatedly for a long period of time. We recommend rotating between insecticides at least once a year to prevent resistance issues. 

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  • Asked by Jessica from Coos Bay Oregon
    05/01/2012
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    Can I use D-Fense SC on my goats? They have lice and I have read that Deltamethrin works
    A
    D-Fense cannot be used on animals. We do carry Permethrin SFR 36.8% and it is specifically labeled for use on goats for lice. Be sure to read the product label for full usage instructions.
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  • Asked by Mckinney from Las Cruces, Nm
    06/12/2017
    Q
    Is D-Fense SC safe for exotic birds?
    After it dries, would it be safe for birds who are allowed to fly freely around the home? Customer didn't say what kind of birds, my guess, parakeets or parrots?
    A

    We would recommend removing the birds and their cages during the application, and until the product dries with proper ventilation. The residual of the product would be perfectly safe provided they did not come in direct contact with it. We recommend confirming with the vet if this not possible for other recommendations.

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  • Asked by David from Michigan
    12/27/2014
    Q
    ULV Fogger Use
    I would like to use indoors using a ULV fogger in conjunction with SC dust. What is your opinion?
    A
    D-Fense SC is not labeled to be used in any type of fogger. It is labeled to be used as a crack and crevice treatment in a pump sprayer. The D-Fense dust should only be used inside the wall voids. We cannot recommend using our products off label. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Jon from Gadsden, Al
    01/28/2015
    Q
    Best Way to Kill Stink Bugs on 2nd & 3rd floor of house.
    For some reaon I don't have any stink bugs on my bottom floor of the house, just a few around the windows. But my second and third floor windows that face direct sunlight get covered up anytime the temp outside gets over 60-degress outside. I can vacuum up 50-75 on one widow and come back the next day and have just as many. Being I can't get up this high on the outside of my house and will have to treat the windows and window seals from the inside, would you use something like this product or one of your aerosols?
    A
    To be honest, this time of year there isnt much you can do for the ones that are inside other than your current efforts of vacuuming them up. Stink bugs and similar beetles start making their way inside your home during the fall and emerge the next spring. To prevent them from getting in, you must spray around the window frames, door frames and eaves and edges of the home they could use as entry points every month from August through November and often December if you are in areas where winter hits later in the year. Once they are already inside, they will stay in crevices for the most part and only appear on warmer days or until spring rolls around. That explains why you see them on the windows of the sunny side of the home as that is what they are drawn to and they are trying to figure out how to get back out of your home. You can put insecticide dusts like Cimexa Dust down in crevices and cracks, around seals and in wall voids by removing the covers from plugs/outlets and light switch plates. You would apply a few puffs of the dust in the voids with a B&G Bulb Duster to get a coating the insects can crawl through and hopefully die from before you start seeing them out in the open crawling around. For spraying around the door/window frames inside and out in the fall the D-Fense SC would work great for your needs. 
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  • Asked by Ray from Rochester N.y.
    07/31/2019
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    Will D-Fense SC stain carpets?
    A

    D-Fense SC will not stain when mixed and applied per the product label. D-Fense SC should be applied as a crack and crevice spray along the carpet edges, baseboards, flooring or other areas when applied as directed per the product label. 

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  • Asked by Lance from Fortville, Indiana
    03/07/2024
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    Will D-Fence streak window glass when applied to window casements?
    A

    D-Fence once mixed and applied correctly as the label suggests, will not stain anything that water would not.  We would not recommend applying across window surfaces, as applications should be just around the window frames, edges etc.

    We would suggest having a wet cloth to use so that you could wipe up any overspray before its dried.

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  • Asked by Michael from Hilton Head Sc
    02/21/2024
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    D-Fense SC the best "overall" perimeter insect spray you offer? How does this differ from store bought sprays?
    A

    D-Fense SC Insecticide is a top choice for general pest control and is professional insecticide that is not found in local stores.  It would be stronger than the consumer grade options in stores. It offers a 90 day interior crack and crevice residual and 30 day exterior residual for many common pests listed.

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  • Asked by Chris from Woodbridge, Va
    08/15/2021
    Q
    Is Defense SC microencapsulated?
    A

    D-Fense SC is not considered “microencapsulated”. This concentrated suspension of pure micro crystals work to provide a lasting residual of 30-45 days outdoors and 90 days indoors. D- Fense SC is known to sit on surfaces more effectively that allow insects to pick the active ingredient as they walk across, land or contact the treated surface. 

    Please view the full product label for more information. 

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  • Asked by Dave from Rochester, Ny
    07/30/2021
    Q
    Will D-Fense SC kill yellow jackets if I cannot see the nest?
    Yellow jackets are under my deck, but I can't see the nest.
    A

    D-Fense SC would only kill the yellow jackets if they land on the areas that have been treated. 

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  • Asked by Jennifer from New York, Ny
    08/10/2017
    Q
    Can I mix Gentrol IGR with D-Fense SC?
    Is this the best approach? Or is it better to spray one and wait a period of time then spray the other? Also how can they be used with bedlam aerosol spray?
    A

    D-Fense SC and Gentrol IGR can be tank mixed together. You will add 1 fl oz of Gentrol IGR and 0.25 - 0.75 fl oz of D-Fense SC per gallon of water. Bedlam aerosol should be applied once every two weeks to cracks and crevices and other listed areas on the label. It is not necessary to apply to the same areas. 

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  • Asked by Pat from Stephenson Mi
    05/20/2021
    Q
    Is D-Fense SC a top choice insecticide for mosquitoes outdoors?
    A

    You can use a product like D-Fense SC.  It’s a synthetic pyrethroid that can be reapplied on a monthly basis. You can use it at a rate of 0.75 – 1 oz per gallon of water for mosquito control. When treating for mosquitoes, make sure to spray the underside of the leaves on ornamental shrubs and trees as these are areas they harbor in. Keep in mind that one treatment will not get rid of all the mosquitoes. For high activity, we recommend adding an insect growth regulator, like Tekko Pro IGR, to disrupt their life cycle and keep juveniles from becoming reproductive adults. This also works great on ants, fleas and a variety of other insects. 

    Take a moment to review our How to Treat for Mosquitoes Treatment Guide for more infromation. 

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  • Asked by Barrett from Washington , Dc
    03/01/2021
    Q
    Will D-Fense SC work to prevent mosquitoes?
    A

    D-Fense SC would be a good choice for monthly mosquito treatments to your lawn, bushes, trees, and shrubs on the property. For heavy mosquito populations, adding an Insect Growth Regulator like Tekko Pro IGR to  disrupt their life cylce and keep juvenile stages of mosquitoes from becoming reproductive adults.

    Repeat outdoor applications every 21 to 30 days wll be needed during high pest season. Also adding a contact syngergist insecticide like ExciteR is a great way for immediate relief of mosquitoes. ExciteR does not leave a residual and will kill mosquitoes on contact or while the applicaiton is wet. These 3 products can be tank mixed together in the same sprayer tank for an all in one application.

    We recommend to refer to our Mosquito Control Guide for further tips and information. 

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  • Asked by Stanley from Emporia
    01/16/2021
    Q
    Do you have to keep D Fense SC in a warm place in your home?
    A

    D-Fense SC and most chemicals should be stored in a temperature stable environment between 45-75 degrees, and out of direct sunlight. 

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  • Asked by Ryan from Corona, Ca
    11/06/2020
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    Will D-Fense SC work for black/brown widows and brown recluse spiders?
    A

    D-Fense SC is labeled for spiders so it would be effective on black/brown widows and brown recluse spiders. Please also take a look at our guides on How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders and How to Get Rid of Black Widow Spiders for some helpful info. 
     

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  • Asked by Mommabear from Nebraska
    10/07/2020
    Q
    Why is D-Fense SC restricted in some states?
    Could it be used in a restricted state if bought in another state? Why or why not?
    A
    We cannot sell 

    D-Fense SC to New York, Alaska or Connecticut due to restrictions and regulations within those states.  

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