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  • Asked by Kristen
    04/21/2010
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    What is the BEST product to eliminate scorpions from my backyard?
    What is the BEST product to eliminate scorpions from my backyard? I also have a dog who is very nosy & likes to eat everything in the yard, so it needs to be safe for her.
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Mike from Texas
    05/22/2013
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    Lawn Application?
    Can I spray Cy-Kick CS on my lawn for effective control of Scorpions? If not, what would work better. Keep in mind, we have local watering restrictions so any type of water-activated granual is very hard to apply.
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Jeff from Gainesboro, Tn
    08/12/2011
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    I have spiders, and cave crickets in my house. I believe they are entering from crawl space. Can you help?
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Dale from New Braunfels, Texas
    03/04/2012
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    Need to know which would work best for residual outdoor "Scorpion" control, Imidicloprid or Fipronil?
    I have used Bifenthrin but only get a few weeks max outdoors, similar with Cypermethrin.........both working very well indoors but not outdoors.......residual wise...... You have a couple products in each catagory...........I do not mind using "Generic" products with equal AI...........
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    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.
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  • Asked by Bruce from Norristown, Pa
    07/20/2016
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    Is Cy-Kick CS good to fight mosquitoes?
    I read about water based sticking agents mixed with Cy-Kick. Ever hear of something called Big Wet. I can't find it but see people using this as well with Cy-Kick, does this work and is it effective
    A

    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.

     

     

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  • Asked by G.
    07/19/2010
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    Will Cy-Kick CS kill army worms?
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Gen from Phoenix,az
    08/14/2014
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    I just sprayed 3 days ago with Cy-Kick & it rained. Do I need to respray my yard? Does the rain wash it away?
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Paula from New York City
    08/29/2014
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    Why can't I spray Cykick with a regular spray bottle?
    And, Is Cykick still effective against bed bugs?
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Kim from Scottsdale, Az
    08/21/2015
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    Pest Maintenance for Phoenix AZ block home?
    I would like to cancel my pest control service and DIY. I don't have any issues with bugs/pests and would like to keep it that way. What would the recommended method and product(s) be to continue to maintain what's currently working and save the cost of hiring professionals?
    A

    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. 

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  • Asked by Zaldlb0602 from Windermere, Fl
    09/16/2014
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    Hose End Sprayer Application using Cy Kick
    Can you use a hose end sprayer to apply CyKick?
    A
    Cy-Kick CS can be applied through a hose end applicator. You would dilute .5 - 1 oz Cykick per gallon of water.
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  • Asked by Paul from Beaverton, Or
    05/30/2018
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    How long can I keep Cy-Kick CS after it has been mixed?
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    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. 

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  • Asked by Shawn from Phoenix,az
    07/22/2015
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    Can Cy-Kick CS be mixed with Bifen IT?
    If so, will it help give the Bifen IT a residual boost?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Howard from Phoenix Az
    11/02/2013
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    Is Cy Kick CS safe to use as a broadcast spray over my garage floor to make a major scorpion barrier?
    When it's dry will I track in any to the house by walking through the garage?
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Saint from Des Moines, Ia
    09/19/2014
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    Will Cy Kick CS help with cock roach infestation?
    We recently moved in to a new home, and I never noticed how bad of a infestation there was. At night when we turn on the lights and they are every where. It's disgusting! We clean, but they still come out. Will this product be effective at eliminating them and preventing another outbreak? What will I need to spray inside and outside the house?
    A

    Yes, Cy-Kick CS is labeled for roaches. We would also recommend using an IGR (insect growth regulator). This will stop the roaches from reproducing. You will use between 0.5 to 1.0 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Gentrol IGR can be mixed in the same sprayer as the Cy-Kick CS. You will mix 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. This will work for up to 4 months.

    For longer prevention, we would recommend using Delta Dust inside the wall voids. You will do a couple of puffs per electrical outlet and light switch. This is waterproof and will last in the wall voids for up to 7 months. Make sure you are not using too much because the roaches will need to walk over it. This dries them out inside the wall voids.

    Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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  • Asked by Bar from Tucson
    09/02/2013
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    Do I have to re-apply Cy-Kick after rain? We have monsoon here in AZ, rains can be heavy?
    AZ bark scorpion control.
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Teddy from Gilbert, Az
    09/28/2011
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    How can I control scorpions living in a mature pine tree located in my Arizona yard?
    I've been using Cykick CS every 2-3 weeks and Bifen granules per instructions since April 2011. I go out each night with a black light and kill 6-15 scorpions (I initially killed 20+ per night so things have improved). They're in my yard, on the fences, sidewalks, and pool area. I kill 1 to 5 scorpions just crawling on this particular mature pine tree nightly which is why I believe it's infested. I appreciate any suggestions; the only other bugs I notice are ants.
    A
    We would recommend spraying a wide swath of Cy-Kick CS around the base of the tree and then also thoroughly spraying several feet up the tree to help control the scorpions. We would further recommend looking at the reason the scorpions are so attracted to that particular tree. Is there a lot of mulch or rocks around the base that should be removed? Is there an insect population in that tree that the scorpions are feasting on? Are you watering your lawn near this tree too much? Is there leaf debris or piled up lumber near the tree? By looking at and modifying your property you can make it less favorable to scorpions. Scorpions are at any given place for three reasons: food, shelter and moisture. If you can remove or reduce any one of these needs you will reduce or eliminate the scorpions as well.
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  • Asked by Laurie from Districe Of Columbia
    07/10/2015
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    Does Cy-Kick kill honey bees and fireflies?
    How can we keep it from killing them?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Landon from San Tan Valley
    08/15/2018
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    How long is Cy-Kick CS good for once mixed with water? How long can it be stored mixed in a sprayer?
    A

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

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  • Asked by Jeff from Tn
    05/17/2015
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    Will Cy kick hurt my flowers
    A
    Cy-Kick CS is labeled to be applied over ornamentals and will not harm your flowers when applied as labeled.
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  • Asked by Charlie from Unionville Va.
    07/03/2015
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    Can I mix the Hi-Yield Sticker Spreader with Cy-Kick CS to make it last longer?
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    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.
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