Cy-Kick CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Shawn from Phoenix, Az
    08/12/2015
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    Is Cy-Kick the best you have for Scorpions?
    I used Cy-Kick that I bought from here last weekend in a backpack sprayer with good pressure and spray coverage at 1oz per gal ratio. The good news is that the little bugs like crickets and such were all gone the next day. Two days later I see a scorpion hanging out on my foundation slab where I know that I sprayed well. The scorpion did not appear to be in distress at all. I believe it was looking for food. I used raid to spot spray it and that worked. I have also spotted more scorpions on my block walls but higher up (about 3-5 feet) than I sprayed Is this the best spray for scorpions? I have a bottle of Demon max that I also bought from this site I was thinking about trying next at 2oz per gal ratio.
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    Yes, Cy-Kick is one of the best products that we have to treat for scorpions. We do recommend that you rotate to other products from time to time. You can rotate with Demand CS, which is another great choice. You have to create a wide barrier with it around your home, much more than you would for regular insects as scorpions' exoskeletons are harder to penetrate.

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  • Asked by Sharon from Pa
    04/02/2012
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    I have had a professional company treating my house for carpet beetles for six months with CY-Kick CS.
    We are treating all baseboards throughout the house, every two months. At present, there few larvae, but there are still numerous flying beetles, and most seem to be coming from a 20 x 20 ft room with "Vermont board siding", which has verticle spaces everywhere (every 4 to 6 inches). Is the baseboard Cy-Kick CS treatment sufficient or should I change the course. There is lots of vacuuming (discarding bags after use) of the entire house, all clothing in the house is in plastic bags and there are no issues with food. Any ideas or any source for detailed information on how to deal with a house wide issue with carpet beetles?
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    It is very important that the source of the infestation (where the damaging larva is harboring) is discovered and eliminated, not just the visible insects you see wandering around. Until you find out what that is and deal with it you will continue to get more of the carpet beetles emerging from hiding. Carpet beetles may be as likely to feed on grain based food materials as they are on animal byproducts. Pet foods stored in forgotten places, baking goods left too long in the cupboard, rodent baits tossed in the attic - all of these are quite susceptible to carpet beetle feeding. Plus, you also have the typical carpet beetle diets of dead insects (wasp nests in the attic, dead insects in window sills), feathers (bird nests, dead birds), hair (dead rodents, wool products, trophy mounts), and other things made from animal byproducts. Once the source of the infestation is removed or cleaned, use Cy-Kick CS and Gentrol IGR once a month until all of the beetles are gone. Gentrol IGR will help break the breeding cycle of the beetles and will help eliminate them for good.
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  • Asked by Mitch from Summerfield, Nc
    04/02/2012
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    I have Stinkbugs and Boxelders. Would Cy-Kick CS or Demon WP be a better choice for me?
    Our home is infested during the summer with both of these bugs. Which would be the better product to treat with, Demon WP or Cy-Kick CS? Or would a combination of both be the way to go
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    Demon WP and Cy-Kick CS would both be great choices for stinkbug and box-elder bug control. If you are going to be treating on dark surfaces you may want to stick with the Cy-Kick CS as it will not leave a visible residue like the powdery residue left behind by Demon WP. There is no need to use both products at the same time because they are both synthetic pyrethroids and using them together will not improve results.
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  • Asked by Kurt from Bristow, Ok
    04/11/2012
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    Can Cy-Kick CS be used on vegetable gardens?
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    Cy Kick CS cannot be used in vegetable gardens as it not labeled for use on any type of edible vegetation. We do carry a full line of products that are labeled for use on edible plants which you can see here: Edible Garden Products
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  • Asked by Miguel from Arizona
    05/23/2018
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    Will Cy-Kick CS kill flowers/rose bushes?
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    Cy-Kick CS is an insecticide only which is labeled to be applied over ornamentals and will not harm your flowers when applied as directed.

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  • Asked by Noreen from Eastvale Ca
    05/29/2018
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    Will Cy-Kick CS work on cockroaches?
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    Cy-Kick CS is a great product and will do a great job towards helping you to get rid of roaches. For best results, we also recommend that you use a roach bait gel to help get rid of roaches in places where you cannot spray, along with an insect growth regulator (IGR) which helps stop the roaches breeding cycle.  You may want to consider using one of our Roach Control Kits, as they contain all of these products together. Pets and people need to be kept out of the area while products are being applied, but can return as soon as all surfaces are fully dry.  Please take a moment to look over our article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more information on how to do a complete treatment for roaches. 

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  • Asked by Rick from Amarillo, Texas
    04/09/2015
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    I need a good preventative spay. What do you recommend?
    I am looking for a good preventive spay for indoor and outdoor use, does not have to be the same product. No bug related issues, so just something to prevent any future problems. Amarillo Texas is in the top of Texas, we have a 3000 sq ft home. I have pump type 2 gallon sprayer.
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    Cy-Kick CS is an ideal broad-spectrum insecticide for prevention, maintenance, or active infestations of over 55 common structural pests in residential and commercial applications. SmartCap Technology makes Cy-Kick CS ideal for a variety of surfaces, including porous and highly absorbent areas like concrete and mulch. SmartCap microencapsulation also increase the residual life of Cy-Kick CS to up to 90 days, making it ideal for quarterly pest control treatments. Because Cy-Kick CS is a microencapsulated suspension, it is more resilient in direct sunlight and more easily picked up by tough pests such as cockroaches, scorpions, and mosquitoes.
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  • Asked by Tim
    02/03/2010
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    Is Cy-Kick CS effective when sprayed from a backpack mist blower to prevent mosquitoes?
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    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.

    Mosquito Control Article

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  • Asked by Pat from Appleton, Wi
    07/16/2019
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    Will Cy Kick CS kill ants?
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    Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used for ants.

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  • Asked by Hom from Slc , Ut
    09/12/2014
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    What is the best way to get away from cockroaches? Which might be the best product for it ?
    I have been facing cockroaches problem in my house. I tried various pest control but still I could able to stay away from them . So what could be the best way to control it ?
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    We have had exemplary performance out of our Roach control kits.  The Roach Control Kit is perfect for roach control problems in homes and apartments. 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 Gold 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, like the Chapin 1 gallon sprayer.

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  • Asked by Mike from Gilbert, Az
    06/05/2019
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    At what ambient temperature does Cy-Kick CS become ineffective?
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    Cy-Kick CS should be applied in temperatures below 85 and above freezing.

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  • Asked by Jon from Ringling,ok
    09/15/2014
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    I have found Cy Kick to kill most everything I wanted but I have never tried it on Fire Ants. Is it a good product for that? If not,what should I order?
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    Cy Kick CS is labeled for fire ants however Extinguish Fire Ant Bait is our most popular ant bait. Applied as a broadcast application use 1.5-2 lbs. per acre and for ndividual mounds treatment, use 2-5 tablespoons. Keep in mind, Ants must be foraging for this to work. You should not apply this product in the late fall or winter of ants are not foraging...it will not work! Also, bait must remain dry. Do not apply if it is going to rain within 8 hours.
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  • Asked by Glenn from Arizona
    02/04/2019
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    Which is better for killing scorpions, cyfluthrin or bifenthrin?
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    Cy-Kick CS which contains cyfluthrin would be the better option for scorpions.

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  • Asked by Scott from St Peters, Mo
    07/09/2018
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    How long can I keep unused solution that has been mixed?
    When the remaining product sits it develops mold in the sprayer. How do I avoid this?
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    Cy-Kick CS as well as any other products are not meant to be stored longer than 24 hours once mixed with water. Most sprayer manufacturers warn against storing insecticides inside the sprayer. Storing liquids (even plain water) inside the sprayer can cause the rubber components to deteriorate quickly and make the sprayer inoperable. Only mix exactly what you can use and discard any left over solution outside in the woods or in a place that is not near any bodies of water and thoroughly rinse the sprayer after each use.

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  • Asked by Harlan from Phoenix, Az
    12/28/2015
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    Can Cy-Kick CS be broadcast over 2000 sq ft desert (gravel) yard using a hose end sprayer?
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    Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be applied in a hose end sprayer for application on gravel. It can be applied to the exterior listed areas on the product label once a month on the exterior of the structure. 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 insects from invading your home. Cy-Kick CS is a great choice for many insects that offers a great kill and residual. It will particulay good for scorpions also. It is mixed at 1-2 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft.

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  • Asked by Tammy from Montgomery, Tx
    10/17/2016
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    Will Cy-Kick CS damage my wood floors?
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    Cy-Kick CS will not harm wood floors when applied as directed on the product label.  It is not to be broadcast across interior surfaces, though, and is only for cracks and crevices.

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  • Asked by Steve from Manhattan, Il
    06/13/2016
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    Would Cy-Kick CS be the best pesticide for earwigs outside?
    I just sprayed Cy-Kick CS at maximum concentrate and the earwigs walk thru it and hang out in it like they are immune. Later that night they are just lounging where I sprayed. Alive and well? Thanks in advance
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    Cy-Kick CS is labeled for Earwigs and will definitely kill them, you just have to give the product time to work. The product does not kill on contact and since it's a microencapsulated product, it sticks better to surfaces and to the insects' hairs and body. We recommend reading our article Getting Rid of Earwigs for more information.

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  • Asked by Jody from Perry, Georgia
    06/15/2015
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    What is the minimum wait period for reapplying Cy-Kick CS indoors?
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    Cy-Kick CS has a 90 day indoor residual after it is applied.
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  • Asked by Stephen from Des Moines, Ia
    11/25/2015
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    Can I spray Cy-Kick CS outside for mosquito control on shrubs, plants, etc?
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    Yes, Cy-Kick CS can be used outdoors for mosquito control. It is recommended that you treat the grass and shrubs where the mosquitoes are. Please see our Mosquito Treatment Guide for more tips and information on treating this pest.

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  • Asked by Wayne from Tn
    07/29/2015
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    What is the rate of application for Cy-Kick CS for mosquito control?
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    When using Cy-Kick CS you can use between 1-2 ounces per gallon of water. I recommend that you spray all shrubery and vegetation where mosquitoes may rest. Make sure that you spray underneath leaves as well since this is where mosquitoes lay their eggs. If you have anymore questions about mosquito control, please read over our Mosquito Control Page

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