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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
D-Fense SC would only kill the yellow jackets if they land on the areas that have been treated.
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.
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.
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.
D-Fense SC and most chemicals should be stored in a temperature stable environment between 45-75 degrees, and out of direct sunlight.
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.
D-Fense SC to New York, Alaska or Connecticut due to restrictions and regulations within those states.