Cy-Kick CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

There are several products that would do an awesome job controlling scorpions. Cy-Kick CS is a favorite among professional pest control operators. Cy-Kick CS is a micro-encapsulated product. This means that the particles of the active ingredient are contained in tiny mico-capsules, the insect walks onto the treated surface and picks up the capsules on their bodies and then the micro capsules slowly dry out and crack and the active ingredient oozes out on the insect. These micro capsules make the Cy-Kick last for up to 90 days and also make it safer to use around pets, like nosy dogs that can lick or chew treated surfaces. The dog needs to be out of the area while you make the application and can return as soon as it is dry. Be sure to spray in the areas where scorpions actually harbor, rock beds, garden areas, bricks walls, under landscaping timbers and also spray around the perimeter of your home.

Yes, you can definitely spray Cy-Kick CS on your lawn as a broadcast for scorpion control. Cy-Kick CS can be sprayed on most types of foliage safely, with the exception of edibles. You should never spray Cy-Kick CS on any type of edible vegetation. Be sure to pay close attention to debris, lumber, firewood, large rocks, or other materials that could serve as harbor sites for scorpions. If you plan on storing any such materials outdoors it would be best to apply the Cy-Kick CS as a residual spray to surfaces directly underneath those materials. Also, you would want to spray the exterior wall of your house, spraying 2 to 3 feet up the side of the house, and 2 to 3 feet out on the ground to prevent scorpions from invading your home.

You can use a product such as Cy-Kick CS to help eliminate these spiders and crickets both indoors and outdoors.  Cy-Kick CS is a favorite among professional pest control operators. Cy-Kick CS is a micro-encapsulated product. This means that the particles of the active ingredient are contained in tiny mico-capsules, the insect walks onto the treated surface and picks up the capsules on their bodies and then the micro capsules slowly dry out and crack and the active ingredient oozes out on the insect. These micro capsules make the Cy-Kick last for up to 90 days and also make it safer to use around pets and people.

Neither Imidacloprid or Fipronil would be good products for scorpions.  Imidacloprid and fipronil based products are really intended for social insects like ants and termites, and since they do not have much of a knockdown at all, they are not recommended for scorpion control.  They would not have the power to kill a scorpion with their residual control.  Our most popular product for scorpions is Cy-Kick CS, which is microencapsulated so it has a long residual, but also packs a punch.  There are many good reviews on the Cy-Kick page about how it works on scorpions.  We would recommend trying this product instead of an imidacloprid or fipronil product.

Cy-Kick CS is not labeled to be applied by spray bottle. By Law we cannot recommend any off label application. You are always welcome to contact the manufacturer Whitmire Microgen 800-777-8570 for further application instructions.

Per the product label, Cy-Kick CS needs to be down for at least 24 hours before it rains. No, you will not need to respray if you sprayed the product 3 days ago. No, the product is rainfast after 24 hours. Please let us know if oyu have any additional questions.

Cy-Kick CS can be applied through a hose end applicator. You would dilute .5 - 1 oz Cykick per gallon of water.

Our number one recommended product for customers in the Arizona area is Cy kick CS. Cy-Kick CS creates a thick barrier of microcapsules that is impossible for insects to cross without being exposed to a lethal dose of insecticide. 

Cy-Kick CS could be applied for mosquitoes.  However, because it is microencapsulated it would not have a very quick kill initially because the microcaps slowly release insecticide over time. This product has a long residual, but not a good first punch.  Our most popular product for mosquito control actually combines a good quick knock down with a long residual, and it is called Talstar P.  We have a great guide here as well Mosquito Control Article. We are not aware of anything being added to Cy-Kick nor the product that you mentioned. Being a microencapsulated product it would generally hold up very well on surfaces alone.

 

 

Cy-Kick CS is not labeled for army worms, and it is not labeled to be used over the lawn. We recommend using Tengard SFR. Control of army worms will be improved if you cut the lawn prior to treating, lightly irrigate before applying the insecticide and treat in the evening. Large army worms are difficult to control, so it is likely that no matter what you use you will only get limited results. If the worms are very large (inch and a half long) soon go into the soil to pupate and control efforts may be a ineffective. Timing is important and a repeat application may be necessary in some situations.

We do not recommend storing mixed Cy-Kick CS. You would want to either use the entire gallon within 24 hours of mixing or spray the excess along the foundation of your home. 

Cy-Kick CS is labeled to be applied over ornamentals and will not harm your flowers when applied as labeled.

Cy-Kick is toxic to bees and fire flies. You would want to be sure to apply when bees are not pollinating. Or in areas that fire flies may not be populating.

These products should not be mixed together. There is no valid reason to mix Cy-Kick CS and Bifen IT together.  Bifen IT is a synthetic pyrethroid and Cy-Kick CS already contains a synthetic pyrethroid, so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.

Cy-Kick CS is already desgined to last up to 90 days on outside surfaces and adding Hi-Yield Sticker Spreader will really not prolong that residual.

Cy Kick is not labeled for full surface broadcast sprays in garages, only baseboard areas and cracks and crevices. For a barrier around the home for Scorpions you would spray all the way around the foundation of the home 3 feet up and 6-10 feet out. The larger the coverage area the more product the scorpion gets on its exoskeleton for a quicker kill. Onslaught FastCap however is labeled for broadcast sprays and can be used outdoors in the same areas as the Cy Kick.

As long as the treated areas had a chance to dry before the rain started you should not need to reapply Cy-Kick CS for 30 days.

Beta Cyfluthrin like Tempo is just a newer version of Cyfluthrin like Cy-Kick. They are both synthetic pyrethroids. Either Tempo SC Ultra and Cy-Kick CS would work great for listed insects.  One is not considered "stronger" than the other. A product like Cy-Kick CS is going to last longer typically outdoors than a standard non-encapsulated product like Tempo would. However, faster knockdown may be observed with the use of the Tempo SC Ultra since the beta-cyfluthrin can provide that. Tempo is often used for more aggressive insects like wasps, while Cy-Kick CS is used frequently for larger insects like scorpions. Be sure to refer to both product labels to insure you are using a product appropriate for your needs, or call us at 866-581-7378 if you have more specific questions about your situation.

 

 

With most concentrates including Cy kick CS, you want to be sure to use all mixed solution within 24 hours of mixing. 

Cy-Kick CS would be a great choice for spider control indoors and outdoors. When sprayed, Cy-Kick CS creates a thick barrier of microcapsules that is impossible for insects to cross without being exposed to a lethal dose of insecticide. Exposed insects pick up microcapsules on their hairs and body triggering a rapid release of the active ingredient, resulting in death. Cy-Kick CS is virtually odorless and it dries clear making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. There are no insect growth regulators on the market for spiders. We recommend that you read our article on Brown Reculse Spider Control to learn how to make your home less favorable to this pest.