Cyonara 9.7 Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Cyonara 9.7 is an excellend product for asian beetles as well as just about any other insect you may have an issue with.  Once applied it will last for 2 - 3 months, but for best results you should apply it at least every two months.  For asian beetles and most other insects, you should mix 1/2 ounce per gallon of water.

Without knowing exactly what you are treating for and where you are treating it is very hard to say what will work best for your needs. Bifen IT is a broadly labeled instecicide and it will work to control over 100 different types of insects including many types of gnats.

Cyonara is labeled to be used as a crack and crevice treatment only. You should use Onslaught insecticide if you would like to do a broadcast treatment over the carpeted areas. You should also note that daily vacuuming will help to remove many of the adult beetles along with the larvae. You should thoroughly inspect the house to find where the source of the infestation is actually located. Failing to get rid of the source of the infestation will lead to treatment failure. Please take a few minutes to read our CARPET BEETLE article to learn more about eliminating a carpet beetle infestation.

We have never had anyone complain about Cyonara 9.7 discoloring siding, but we always recommend that you apply it in a inconspicuous place first just to make sure there are no issues.  We do not foresee there being any.

Cyonara 9.7 is labeled to control Japanese beetle adults only and should do a good job on those that contact a treated surface.

Cyonara could potentially be harmful to earthworms and any other insect that crosses over the treated area as it is not a selective insecticide. Cyonara should not cause any issues for other animals as long as they are not sprayed with the product. You will most likely see reduction in the animals that are there to eat the insects in your lawn because the insects will be gone and the critters will go elsewhere to look for a meal.

No, Cyonara 9.7 does not stain. It will dry clear.

Cyonara 9.7 is not labeled for use on edibles such as tomato plants. We would not recommend consuming any fruits or vegetables that have been sprayed with this insecticide.

Cyonara 9.7 will not kill bedbug eggs, only the adults. It will continue to kill any adults that cross the treated surfaces once dry.

Yes, Cyonara is a great product to treat scorpions. You would mix .8fl oz per gallon of water and apply around the perimeter of the structure 2-3 feet up and 2-3 feet out. This product can also be used indoors as well as a crack and crevice treatment.

Cyonara 9.7 is a fantastic product for control of wasps, spiders, mud daubers as well as a multitude of other insects in the area. Spray all around the foundation of the home, the window and door frames, and eaves and edges of the home and the porch arease to eliminate any pests lurking in that area or trying to build new nests. The Cyonara will typically hold up to the outdoor elements roughly 60 days.

Cyonara 9.7 would be most comparable to Talstar P for mosquito control, we would normally recommend Talstar P the most because it's known to be more gentle on plants. It is not recommended for you to mix two insecticides together such as Cyonara 9.7 and Talstar P. ExciteR, on the other hand, doesn't give a long residual and it can be mixed with Talstar P. ExciteR will give you a fast knockdown and Talstar will offer the long residual. Mosquitoes must land on the treated areas to be killed so be sure you are spraying the areas where they are known to land such as the underside of the leaves on trees and shrubs. It is also helpful to spray a 2 ft wide band around the perimeter of your property, including door frames and window frames, to deter low flying mosquitoes from entering.

Cyonara 9.7 should be stored away from extreme temperatures. The product will last up to 3 years from the date of purchase. If mixed, you should discard the portion of the solution that was not used after 24 hours of being mixed. For spider control, you can mix 12-24ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Treat indoor cracks and crevices every three months and on the exterior of the home monthly. Treat all entry points into the home. It is also helpful to use glue boards inside the home to trap spiders.

You want to give the Cyonara 9.7 ample time to dry before you water your lawn.  After making your application we would suggest waiting 24 hours or so before watering.  If you were to water sooner than that you would just be washing away the insecticide that you just applied. 

For any nests of the carpenter bees or yellow jackets we would suggest dusting the holes directly with either Tempo or Delta Dust. Both will do a great job of controlling the nest and give you the results you are looking for. For all other areas around the home for general pests including ants as well as treatment indoors around baseboards, we would recommend something like Cyonara 9.7. Cyonara is great product that will dry clear, is virtually odorless, and can be sprayed on bushes and areas the carpenter bees and wasps land as well as around the foundation and window and door frames. As long as you keep pets and children out of the area while you spray and until the surfaces have dried it will be safe for them to be in the area. 

Cyonara would be a great choice. It can be applied around the outside perimeter 2-3 feet up and out and all entry points. Also, indoors to cracks and crevices. It is safe for people and pets after the treated area has dried.

Cyonara 9.7 is labeled to treat for moths and can be applied to trees. Please review the product label for application.

Cyonara kills as athe bee comes in contact with it. If you were to stain over the treated area, it may cause an adverse effect. We recommend using Boracare to raw untreated wood. After the treated area has dried you can paint, stain, treat with what ever product you chose.

Cyonara 9.7 can be applied at any time the temperature is above freezing as long as it is not raining or snowing.

While Cyonara 9.7 is not labeled specifically for love bugs, it will kill them. It can be applied to plants, but we wouldn't recommend spraying directly on any blooms as discoloration may occur.  It is a water-based product and should not stain any surface that water itself would not stain, so there should be no problem applying to your siding.  Having said that, we always recommend that you test old siding or old paint for staining before applying to the entire surface.