Cy-Kick CS - Questions & Answers

As long as the Cy-Kick CS was only applied outside of the actual garden area it should not effect the soil or plants inside the garden area. If there is a doubt that some Cy-Kick CS got inside of the garden area you can remove the soil and replace it with fresh soil to avoid any contamination issues or disgard any plants that may have been sprayed.

Cy Kick CS per the product label can not be used in any type of cold or hot fogging device. Using it that way would either alter the effectiveness or clog/break your fogging unit. The Cy Kick CS is definitely the right product to use for scorpion control, however fogging would not be an accurate treatment option for this type of pest even if this product could be used in that application. Spraying under the crawlspace on every area you can reach would be the best way to control the scorpions, as well as creating a barrier around the foundation of the structure to prevent new ones from coming in. When spraying around the home/building for scorpions you will want to create a barrier 2-3 feet up on the side of the structure, and 6-10 feet out on the ground from the foundation. Since scorpions have such thick exoskeletons it takes more treated surface area for them to cross for the product to affect them. Also, try to eliminate any area around the home that create prime grounds for scorpions to thrive. The Cy Kick will not only eliminate the scorpions, but also the insects that they are feeding on as well which will push them to find food sources elsewhere. You can review helpful tips in our guide called Scorpion Pest Control. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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 also recommend the following to our customers with scorpions for the most complete treatment.

Non-insecticide methods for scorpion control are:

Harborage Removal- Harborage removal is key to scorpion control and will greatly reduce the numbers of scorpions in the area surrounding the structure, making it far less likely that they will enter. Harborage removal includes eliminating piles of lumber, bricks, and other stacked items that create clusters of tight spaces, elimination of vegetation and other heavy ground coverings near homes and buildings, trimming back tree and shrub limbs from walls and roof, and keeping gutters clear of leaves and other debris.

Exclusion- Scorpions and other pests can be kept out of structures to a large degree by installing tight-fitting screens, weatherstripping around doors and windows, and caulking cracks and crevices.

To wash Cy-Kick Aerosol off siding, just use water and soap.

You will want to use a systemic insecticide such as Dominion 2L to control the whitefly. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion per foot of shrub height or 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per foot of shrub height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per foot of height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) as well. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake. We also recommend using a product with an active ingredient that is different than the soil drench for a foliage application while you are waiting for the Dominion to translocate through the palm. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on palms for white fly.

According to Cy-Kick CS product label: This product can be converted to a foam and the foam used to treat structural voids to control insect and arthropod pests in walls, under slabs or in other void areas. Apply as a dry foam (approximately 25:1). Fill void with foam so that all surfaces are contacted. Mix end-use dilution with manufacturer’s recommended volume of foaming agent. Use the recommended rate suspension converted to a foam to achieve the desired foam expansion ratios. Verify before treatment that the foaming agent is compatible with this product.

We do not recommend using a fipronil based product in the same exact place or in the same foamer as the Cyfluthrin as the products would contradict each other. The fipronil would not be able to get back to the colony and you would in essence be ruining the effect of the product.

You can foam the product in a foamer simpson or other poly foamer but you would also need to use a foaming agent such as Pro Foam to make Cy-Kick CS foam.

Both Cy-Kick CS and Cyonara are great economical choices for do it yourself treatment of many insects including spiders, scorpions, wasps, etc. The mix ratio is 1-2 fluid ounces of Cy-Kick CS per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Cyonara is mixed at .8 fluid ounces per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.

There is not a particular time that is necessary for the Cy Kick to be sprayed within other than making sure its not before a rain. While the Cy Kick is a great product you will probably see better success with something like Permethrin SFR mixed with Archer IGR like whats in our Tick Control Kit. If you are not using an IGR (birth control) when treating for ticks it will be extremely hard to get rid of them. 

Permethrin SFR would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Permethrin to stop the ticks from being able to develop while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. You will use 1 oz of Permethrin +  1oz of Archer IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft area. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your dogs should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on dogs for tick control.

You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.

Without having a picture it is hard to give a 100% percent I.D. It sounds like a Bark Scorpion which is very common for your area. To treat them, you would want to use a product like Cykick CS.  Cy-kick CS liquid concentrate insecticide provides 90 days of full-throttle killing power, controlling insects indoors and outdoors. 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

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 also recommend the following to our customers with scorpions for the most complete treatment.

Non-insecticide methods for scorpion control are:

Harborage Removal- Harborage removal is key to scorpion control and will greatly reduce the numbers of scorpions in the area surrounding the structure, making it far less likely that they will enter. Harborage removal includes eliminating piles of lumber, bricks, and other stacked items that create clusters of tight spaces, elimination of vegetation and other heavy ground coverings near homes and buildings, trimming back tree and shrub limbs from walls and roof, and keeping gutters clear of leaves and other debris.

Exclusion- Scorpions and other pests can be kept out of structures to a large degree by installing tight-fitting screens, weatherstripping around doors and windows, and caulking cracks and crevices.

Cy-Kick CS works very well for scorpions but not near ponds or areas of water. In those areas, we recommend applying Essentria IC3.

When using Cy-Kick inside, you are applying to cracks and crevices around the room, along the baseboards, bottom of door frames, behind the toilet when the pipes come in, etc.  You would use either the Delta Dust or Drione Dust, we would not advise of using them together it would really be a waste of product.  The key is applying only a light dusting so that insects will not avoid it, if you can see the dust, so can they.  You would apply underneath baseboards, inside of cracks and crevices, and behind cabinets and in the attic around the vents and other cracks and crevices.  Please also read over our scorpion control article here

Cy-Kick CS is not safe to treat on or near nut trees including pecans. You can use it in the lawn because it wont leach into the soil. We would not recommend applying right up against the tree. You can use Monterey Fruit tree spray. Please let us know if you have any more questions.

Cy-Kick CS is not labeled for bird mites. 

It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with bird mites. We would recommend having a pest control company come out and do an inspection and/or getting a sample and taking it down to your local cooperative extension office. In the mean time, there are things that can be used for your situation. Sterifab  can be used on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. This is a contact kill and will not leave any residual. Onslaught can also 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. This is a residual and can be used every 90 days indoors. You can also 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. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.

Cy-Kick CS is a pint size (16 oz) bottle. Depending on the targeted pest, you will mix 1-2 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. At this ratio, the bottle makes 8-16 gallons of finished solution which should treat 8-16,000 sq ft.

No, Cy-Kick CS is not labeled for cut-worms. We would recommend using Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10% Permethrin Insecticide. This product is labeled for cut-worms. The mixing ratio is 0.5 oz. per 3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq. ft.

We advise to not use both product in the same treated area as the chemicals will not work effectively when applied on top of one another. You can apply the Demand G under mulch, pinestraw, logs, or wood chips with a hand spreader according to the product label. With Cy-Kick CS we advise to spray with a hand pump sprayer of the surface of the foundation, walkways, or other surfaces where springtails are active. 

Yes, Cy Kick CS will kill cluster flies. It is recommended that you apply the product in cracks and crevices where the pests would reside. Do not repeat applications more than twice a week. Treatments need to be done at least 3 days apart. The mixing ratio is 1-2 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Unfortunately, this product cannot be shipped to NY unless you have a pest control license.

While Cy-Kick CS is labeled to treat for termites is would not be the recommended go to product to treat for them. We would recommend a product like Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide for an inside application. You will get a 90 day residual from this product. Please let us know if we can be of any more assistance.