Suspend SC Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Kimi from Sandpoint Idaho

10/14/2013

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We need a product that can be used for bees ,mites ,fleas and ants inside on furn plus wall voids
We are having a horrible year for bugs here in north idaho .We started off with ants which progressed to bald faced hornets then yellow jackets and then fleas !! Two days after we noticed the fleas I started getting some kind of micro bug that was crawling on my face and ess any hairy areas . I couldn't see them and only occasionally had a bite from them .I thought it was the fleas at first but after doing some research (this was my first experience with fleas in fourty some years ) I found that they dont stay on humans like that .So after much research and proccess of elimination we came to the conclusion it is mites .So to make a long story short .We have a bee nest in the walls ,bald faced hornet nest under the eves of the car port and ant nest in the walls and god knows what else and the mites and a few fleas in the house . I am a VERY clean person and have been cleaning for 2 months straight and am now at the point where I feel these bugs every now and then but nothing like what it was . Our dog has now suffered an allergic reaction to these mites but the vet could not see a flea or mite on her .I did however see some tannish red very tiny mites in her ear at one point .We also find black things all over the floor on and off .They dont move and seem awfully big to belong to the mite that is microscopic .Can you recommend a product or product's that we can use not only in wall voids but in our whole home (furniture ,walls, cracks ,crevices ) ? We found some kind of nest in the box spring of our bed .Which we removed and steam cleaned the bed and covered with pest rated mattress encasements .We also have a history of having mice and squirrels getting in by our water tank and coming into the wall voids .We blocked as many entrances as we could find and put out decon .But we need a whole house treatment .As economically as possible .This is a rental and we are on fixed incomes and my husband has very serious health problems .So we cant afford a lot and the landlord is no help .If you could recommend the best all purpose (safe as possible) solutions I would be so grateful

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It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with a rat or bird mite. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. If you do indeed have mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a rat/bird nest or a dead rat/bird on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or carcasses and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Since there has not been much research on controlling rodent/bird mites this program is only a suggestion and may not work for every situation. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good. Onslaught and Mother Earth are very broadly labeled and can be used to eliminate most common pest insects.

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Asked by Bryce from Maricopa, Az

11/04/2013

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How to treat for termites in Arizona.
Also, I have only noticed a few termite mud trails on my foundation outside. I want to nip the problem as soon as possible. I have read that termites can come from mulch or wood chip areas. Is this true? What is a good, general indoor/outdoor pesticide that I can use to kill other bugs?? Bifenthrin,deltamethrin, or permethrin? I currently use the store bought Ortho home defense, which I believe has Bifenthrin as the active ingredient. This has worked ok but I want to start using professional strength and mixing myself. Which is best?

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For general insect control outdoors you can use Suspend SC. This contains deltamethrin and is a professional grade strength. If you would like to continue using bifenthrin - consider Talstar P which contains 7.9 % bifenthrin.

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Asked by Robert from Ca

11/13/2013

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Is Suspend SC insecticide federally restricted or California restricted?

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Suspend SC can be shipped to California but can not be shipped to NY, AK, or CT.

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Asked by Joh from Pickett, Wi

02/24/2014

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Will Suspend leave a film on the windows?

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Suspend should not leave a film on windows. It dries clear and is virtually odorless.

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Asked by Gerard from Cape Coral Fl

03/30/2014

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Can the Suspend Sc be used in the 2 gal spray mixture with the nyguard igr?
We have many pests running around on our lawn turf with 4 dogs that is bound to happen. I am now taking the oppurtunity to pick up feces, our critters consist of many kind of roaches beetles and whatever else is attracted to the poops. So I am hoping that this will knock them out completely, so will it even be necessary to include the igr for additional killing power? Thank You In Advance!

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Yes, the Suspend SC will do a great job of controling roaches, beetles as well as most any other lawn pest. Depending on the amount of insects present in your area will play a part in how long it will take for the population to dwindle until its gone. Spraying once every 30 days or so in the beginning will help control the population well and then you may be able to back off to spraying only once ever 60 days or so. You can mix the IGR into the mixture with the Suspend for added control to stop the insects reproductive cycle. As long as you keep pets and children out of the area while you are doing the treatment and until the areas have completely dried (30 min-2 hours) it is completely safe.

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Asked by Liza from Antioch, Ca

05/21/2014

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Is there a product that can help me with spiders and roaches, and all those little creatures in my home?
I am looking for something i can do at home to keep those little guys to a minimum, i have a toddler and I would like to keep her safe. we do have some spiders here and there and some roaches in the kitchen once in a while. we are also noticing some earwigs also. Thank you.

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Suspend SC will do a great job of controling roaches, spiders, earwigs as well as most any other pest. Depending on the amount of insects present in your area will play a part in how long it will take for the population to dwindle until its gone. Spraying once every 30 days or so in the beginning will help control the population well and then you may be able to back off to spraying only once ever 60-90 days or so. As long as you keep pets and children out of the area while you are doing the treatment and until the areas have completely dried (30 min-2 hours) it is completely safe.

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Asked by Mike from Boston, Ma

06/06/2014

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Best insecticide/IGR combo treatment for ticks and mosquitoes in Massachusetts?
I am located in MA, so some products like Talstar are not available to me, even though the pest control people use them :(. So I'm looking for a recommendation as to the best insecticide and IGR combo I can buy for usage here in MA. Looking to mainly treat the perimeter of my property for ticks and mosquitoes.

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A good combination for ticks and mosquito control in MA is the insecticide Suspend SC and the IGR Pivot 10. They can both be shipped to your state.

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Asked by David from Fayetteville Ark.

06/09/2014

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Can I spray Suspend SC on firewood used for cooking?
Fungus gnats are all over the wood we store outside our restaurant that we cook with. Will spraying Suspend on the wood be harmful since we cook with it?

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Suspend SC is NOT labeled for treating wood that will be used for burning/cooking.

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Asked by Karen from Forney, Tx

06/11/2014

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How do I eliminate chiggers in my yard? We have 4 acres with a pond.

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I would recommend Suspend SC for chiggers in your yard. One gallon of solution treats about 1,000 sq. ft. so you would need over 43 gallons of solution for just one acre.

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Asked by Bruce from Or

06/15/2014

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Will Suspend SC kill symphylans?
will suspend SC kill symphylans aka garden centipedes?

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Suspend SC would probably kill symphylans that came into contact with it, but this product cannot be used in an edible garden. Evergreen Pyrethrum Concentrate is labeled for garden symphylan and can be used on edibles. Surface sprays offer limited control for garden centipedes because of the pest's ability to establish deep into the soil. You should also pack soil well before planting to reduce populations of this pest.

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Asked by Robert from Tulllahoma, Tn

07/17/2014

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Is Suspend SC effective in controlling/exterminating brown recluse spiders?
Is Suspend safe to use around children and pets?

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Suspend SC is great for treating spiders and their food source (which naturally drives them away from the area). It is safe for children and pets if used as directed on product label. Make sure they are not in the area during the application of the product and when the surfaces are wet. Once the treated areas are dry, they can re-enter. We recommend mixing 1.5 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft and treating monthly on the exterior of the structure and once every 90 days to indoor cracks and crevices.

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Asked by Bessie from Miami

07/30/2014

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Spray frenquency for mix of Temprid and Suspend SC
I'm planning to mix Temprid with Suspend SC for bed bugs treatment. According to the label, Temprid should be applied once a week; Suspend SC should be applied every three weeks. My question is how often I should apply the spray of the mix of Temprid and Suspend SC. Thank you!

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There would be no need to mix Suspend SC with Temprid. In fact, we recommend to only use Temprid coupled with dusting in wall voids. You want to reapply Temprid once every 7-14 days for bed bugs.

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Asked by Phil from Spring Hill, Fl

08/07/2014

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Which pesticide would be effective in Florida environment? Suspend? Cy-Kick? Other recommendations?
Is there much difference in effectiveness of synthetic pyrethrins?

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It really depends on if you have a specific issue? For general pest control in FL, Cy kick works wonders. Cy-kick CS liquid concentrate insecticide provides 90 days of full-throttle killing power, controlling insects indoors and outdoors. With a broad spectrum label including spiders, ants, mosquitoes, bees, cockroaches, crickets, fleas, flies, bed bugs, silverfish, ticks, wasps, wood infesting borers and more, you don’t have to pick and choose between different insecticides for different pests.

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Asked by M from Ocala, Fl

08/25/2014

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Which product could I use for the basic varieties of ants,roaches and other common insects in FL?
I need one product for inside insects and one for the outside barrier to combat the various basic insects found in the Central Florida area. What could you advise?

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We would recommend using Suspend SC. This product is labeled for various general pests. It can be used indoors and outdoors. The residual indoors is up to 90 days and 30 days outdoors. It does dry clear as well. You will mix 0.25 fl. oz. to 0.75 fl. oz. per gallon of water in a pump sprayer. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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Asked by Ben from Glendale Az

09/03/2014

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Can I spray Suspend SC on my lawn to treat fleas?

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Suspend SC is labeled for outdoor applications for fleas. You will mix 1.5 fluid ounces per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. We highly recommend adding an insect growth regulator to the mix to impede their reproduction. Pivot 10 would be a great choice.

Outdoor Flea Control Article

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Asked by Luther from Manvel,tx.

05/26/2015

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What pests does Suspend SC defend against?

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Suspend SC will eradicate many insects including ants, carpet beetles, firebrats, fleas (outdoors), ticks (indoors), gnats, midges, centipedes, millipedes, pillbugs, sowbugs, elm leaf beetles, ground beetles, asian lady beetles, bees, boxelder bugs, cockroaches, flies, spiders, scorpions, mosquitoes and many others. Please refer to the product label for the full list of pests and mixing/application instructions.

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Asked by Philip from Saginaw

06/13/2015

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Is this Suspend SC safe for wildlife (birds, lizards) and beneficial insects?
I am concerned about affecting birds, lizards, and earthworms if I were to use this product.

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Suspend SC is not selective and will eliminate any insect that contacts the treated area, including beneficial insects. You can help eliminate the impact on beneficial insects by limiting the application to only areas where actually needed. After the prdocut has dried it is not harmful to other animals.

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Asked by Roger

07/05/2016

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What smell is there using Suspend SC indoors?

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Suspend SC does not have an odor.

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Asked by Justin from Ravenwood, Mo

07/09/2016

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Will the Suspend SC wipe out the fleas in my garage?
I took in a mama cat and her 5 kittens a couple months ago. Well the kittens all have new homes and mama is back outside but our garage is now home to a ton of fleas. I bought PT Ultracide and used the entire can on our garage yesterday. So this morning I went out to check and got absolutely blitzed by fleas. I had 15-20 of them on me in the less than a minute that I was out there. I was really hoping that they would be dead by now but a least they all appeared to be jittery. So I think that they are on their way out. Just thought that it would work a bit faster. I bought the Ultracide after two applications of TalstarP. But that stuff has been in my garage for 4-5 years and I have doubts that it's any good after that many summers and winters. I have Suspend SC and precor in my cart. If I still have fleas in a week or two, will those two wipe out the rest or should I get more Ultracide?

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The main thing to know when dealing with fleas is that there is no overnight fix for them, it can take multiple applications to completely eliminate them sometimes 2-3 treatments or more. You also want to make sure that you are following the instructions on the product labels that you are using. Suspend SC? is not labeled to be used anymore often than once every 21 days. Per the product label for indoor applications, you should also only apply as a coarse, low pressure crack and crevice spot treatment to problem areas and infested habitats. Do not treat entire floor, carpet or floor coverings. Do not apply as a space spray. Application to furniture should be restricted to areas where prolonged contact by humans will not occur. Care should be taken to limit spot treatment to pet beds and infested floor coverings. Suspend SC would not be a good choice for indoor flea control because it can not be used over cracks and crevices only. For indoors, we would highly recommend our Indoor Flea Kit. It is our most popular product for indoor flea control and is usually the final treatment that people end up using that works when they have tried everything else.

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Asked by J.b. from Lafayette, La

07/29/2016

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Can Suspend SC be mixed with Lambdastar 9.7% for broader coverage?

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There is no valid reason to mix Suspend SC and Lambdastar 9.7% together, it would not make either product work better or produce better results, though it could make treated areas repellent to insects lessening the effectiveness of the treatment.

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