Cy-Kick CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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.

You want to mix 1.0 fluid ounce of Cy-Kick CS per one gallon water to treat crickets

Cy-Kick CS should not be harmful to lizards or Geckos. They may leave the area treated, because Cykick CS will kill the insects they are preying on.

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.

With any type of insecticide concentrate we recommend to used mixed solution within 24 hours of mixing. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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.

Cy-Kick CS can be applied in a hose end sprayer. You will adjust your settings to apply 1-2 fl oz per gallon of water to treat 1,000 sq ft.

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

Oriental cockroaches and wood roaches are easily confused, because they look somewhat similar so it is important to know which type you are actually treating for.  Wood cockroaches do not breed inside houses, no treatment is generally necessary other than a barrier spray around the outside to help kill them. 

The Roach Control Kit #2 is perfect for roach control problems in homes and apartments, and the Demon WP that comes in the kit will also do a great job for stink bugs. This professional kit includes 1 packet of Demon WP Insecticide (which makes 4 gallons of finished solution) for spraying the outside perimeter of the home and inside underneath appliances, behind cabinets, under toilets and sinks, etc. You'll also get 4 x 35 gram tubes of Invict Gold Roach Bait Gel--one of the best roach baits on the market. Invict can be applied up high in the kitchen in the corner of cabinets and in cracks and crevices in kitchens and bathrooms. The bait contains a slow-acting poison that attracts and kills feeding roaches, who also spread the bait to other roaches by contact or by sharing food. Finally, 20 Gentrol Point Source stations provide an IGR (Insect Growth Regulator) that will stop roaches from laying eggs, helping to halt the infestation. The combination of an IGR with roach bait is a highly effective roach control strategy that is widely used by pest control professionals. Demon WP must be applied with a 1 gallon pump sprayer. Please also take a few minutes to read our article How to get rid of roaches as it contains many great tips that should help you get rid of the infestation.

When applying the Cy Kick CS you would need to use a pump sprayer similar to the Chapin 1 Gallon pump sprayer we carry.

Cy Kick will start working immediately on the roaches that come into contact with the treated surfaces. It is not a contact kill so they will not die as soon as they touch it, but it will start to work on their system and will start getting weaker and dying within a few hours of contact. Please keep in mind that if the roach infestation is large you will most likely need to use a roach IGR in conjunction with the Cy Kick to completely get rid of the problem. Using just an insecticide will often only knock back part of the roach colony without eliminating it in full. This is because since they do not die instantly after touching the product they still have time to reproduce before death occurs. So without the IGR you can often have a constant cycle of the roaches reproducing just as quickly as you are killing them. Take a look at our Roach Control Kits and our article on How To Get Rid of Roaches.

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.

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.

All of these products are excellent choices for general perimeter pest control. Talstar is our most popular product because it is so safe for both indoors/outdoors and even food handling areas - it dries clear and has no odor and has a very broad label. Phantom, on the other hand, has a powerful non-repellent active ingredient. Pests can't even detect Phantom, so they walk right over it and then spread it to other insects hidden behind walls or in their home colony, killing every other pest they come in contact with. Cy-Kick is one of the top products we recommend for scorpions and centipedes. It is hard to say which one is best because they are all excellent in their own way. Knowing which bugs you are targeting would help narrow down what type of product would be best for you. All in all - you will not go wrong with any of the three.

Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used in apartments. You would focus on cracks, crevices, and entry points.