Cyper WP - Questions & Answers

We recommend Cyper WP. Cyper WP contains the active ingredient cypermethrin which is known to eliminate spiders better than most other products on the market.You can spray around the perimeter of the mobile home and also in the crawl space.

Are you having a problem with these pests indoors? Are you just starting preventative measures to make sure they do not become an indoor problem? Cyper WP would be the most versatile and most effective product for roaches and scorpions. Cyper WP can be used outdoors to help get rid of these pests before they make their way in and Cyper WP can be used indoors to help get rid of current infestations. If you have a roach infestation indoors you should also use a roach bait gel such as Advion Roach Bait Gel around counters, sinks, cabinets and drawers and you should add an IGR such Gentrol to the same gallon of water as you mixed the Cyper WP (IGR should be used indoors only.)

For outdoor rodent control you can use the tamper resistant Protecta Rat Bait stations with Contrac Blox . The stations should be placed around the perimeter of your home near areas where rodents can gain entry such as doors, vents, and utility lines that enter the structure. We do not recommend baiting indoors. If you have a current infestation you should use appropriate sized snap traps or glue boards.

It is important to not just rely on pesticides to do the entire job for you but instead to make changes to the immediate environment around your home to help control these pests. This includes moving trash cans to new locations, turning mulch, sealing holes or gaps that allow pests to gain entry into your home and so on. Please read our article titled Integrated Pest Management to learn more.

Yes. Cyper WP will kill stink bugs. The insects must land on the area that has been sprayed with Cyper WP to be killed. Cyper WP does not offer an instant knockdown but will instead take several hours to knockdown pests.

Cyper WP comes with a scooper, and you are supposed to use one scoop per gallon of water.  However, most companies do not use wettable powders in larger sprayers because you are supposed to keep wettable powders constantly agitated.  You should only mix what you plan on using that day.  You should not leave wettable powders overnight or else the powder will settle in the tank and cause problems for the pump and hose the next day.  So just be careful not to mix too much that you can't use on the day you are servicing your customers.

Cyper WP should not harm the rodents when used as directed on the product label. The product label indicates that all animals and people must be removed from the area while the product is being applied and they can re-enter once the treated area is dry.

1 scoop = 0.33 oz. (9.5 gm.) of Cyper WP which is equivalent to 2 level tablespoons.

At a 2 scoop of product per gallon of water usage rate you will be able to make 24 gallons of diluted solution.

Millipedes are usually going to be present when there is a lot of moisture in the area. If you have a lot of mulch near your house, you may want to consider raking it back at least six inches away from the house. Also, trimming bushes so that you can see the soil beneath them and so they do not touch the house will help reduce soil moisture and stop the insects from gaining access to the house via the bushes.  We recommend using Cyper WP around the outside perimeter of the home (especially under and around eaves, decks, patios, and window shutters), and inside along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, and other potential millipede harborages. We have also written an article with other tips that may help you with millipede control : Get Rid of Millipedes

Cyper WP is rain proof after it has been allowed to dry for at least 24 hours. You can reapply Cyper WP after 1 month for best results. We appreciate your comments, recommendations and your business!

Millipedes are usually going to be present when there is a lot of moisture in the area. If you have a lot of mulch near your house you may want to consider raking it back at least six inches away from the house. Also trimming bushes so that you can see the soil beneath them and so they do not touch the house will help reduce soil moisture and stop the insects from gaining access to the house via the bushes.  We recommend using Cyper WP around the outside perimeter of the home (especially under and around eaves, decks, patios, and window shutters), and inside along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, and other potential millipede harborages. You should also use Delta Dust on and around the door frame as it will keep working even if it is wet. We have written an article with other tips that may help you with millipede control : Get Rid of Millipedes

As long as you read and follow the Cyper WP product label there should be no health or safety issues for a pregnant lady or anyone else. Only people that are applying the products should be present at the time of the treatment, all other adults, children and pets should be out of the room. Everyone can re-enter the treated room as soon as the area is dry and the room has been vented, which usually takes about an hour.

There is no difference between Cyper WP and Demon WP other than the fact that Cyper WP is half the price for the same size as Demon WP.  They both contain the same active ingredient and perform the same.  Demon WP is the name brand, the first one made, by Syngenta.  Cyper WP is a generic version made by a different company called Control Solutions.  Just like there are about 10 different brands of aspirin at the grocery store that all do the same thing, pest control products are the same way and there can be multiple manufacturers that essentially make the same product.

We recommend that you read our article How to Get rid of Cluster flies. This article will explain how to stop them from coming in and what to do if the cluster flies have already gained entry. Cyper WP would be a good choice for outdoor control around the perimeter of your home. Be sure to spray around door frames, window frames, around the bottom of the foundation and anywhere else the flies can gain entry.

There are no toxic products labeled for lizards, geckos or any reptiles or amphibians, and given the highly beneficial nature of these creatures there is not likely to be any products for them any time soon. The reason they are on your property is because they can find food and harborage. Take away their food and they will forage somewhere else. Take away the conditions they need for hiding and they will seek refuge someplace else.

You really have two options here:

1.Exclusion. Total exclusion can be hard to achieve particularly around the roof-line where there are going to be gaps that would be very hard to close off, but there also could be some obvious flaws such as broken vent screens, holes around cables, pipes or wires, or gaps under doors. All of these can easily be closed with brush strips, caulking, copper mesh (Stuf-fit), or some other suitable material. Exclusion is the best choice, because it is permanent, and eliminates or reduces the problem in the future too.

2.Outdoor habitat modification. In short get rid of the reasons lizards are there in the first place. They are there because they are finding the food they need to survive (insects) and a place to harbor. If you can eliminate either of these essentials, you can get rid of the lizards. Spray a good residual insecticide such as Cyper WP around the outside of your home to help cut down on the number of insects the lizards are eating. If lizards cannot find enough food they will either move on or starve. Eliminate as much clutter and debris around the outside of your home as possible to eliminate the places lizards like to hide. Rake back mulch or rocks at least 6 inches from the structure

 

If you need to get rid of the lizards that are already indoors the only options are catching them by hand or using glueboards placed in areas where the lizards travel.

Cyper WP is not labeled for clothes moths or carpet beetles and would not be an appropriate product for your needs. We recommend that you carefully inspect the carpet to see if you can find any live insects, dead insects or any other physical evidence other than the damage. If you do find insects present you should have them identified so you can learn the exact treatment that is needed. The entire carpet should be thoroughly vacuumed and possibly steam cleaned if the material can be cleaned in such a way. Steam cleaning with a steamer that reaches temperatures of at least 140F degrees will kill any insect or insect egg on the carpet. Please take a few moments to read our articles Carpet Beetle Pest Control and How to Get rid of Clothes Moths.

Cyper WP will kill spiders and all other insects with its residual properties in addition to of course killing the spiders when applied on them as well.  The spiders will die quicker if you happen to spray directly on them when applying the product, but the residual the spiders pick up after the product is dry will also kill them, it just may take a little longer.

Termidor SC is labeled for spiders, but is not our first choice for that purpose.  Termidor is the best product on the market for social insects, like termites and ants.  For spiders, you need something with a little more "kick" and also typically a powder works best because it is easier for the spiders to pick up on their bodies.  Cyper WP is a powder that you mix with water and apply using a 1 gallon hand pump sprayer.  We sell Cyper WP in our spider control kit and it is our most popular selling product for spiders and roaches.

A wettable powder insecticide such as Cyper WP will do a great job for scorpion control. You should treat all around the base of your home's foundation, and you can also treat around the perimeter of the crawlspace, if needed. Be sure to spray in the areas where scorpions actually harbor, rock beds, garden areas, brick walls, under landscaping timbers, and also spray around the perimeter of your home.

Cyper WP will last for about 3 years from the date of purchase as long as it is stored in the jar and the lid is kept closed to keep moisture out. Outdoors you can apply Cyper WP once a month, indoors you can apply every 3 months.

Cyper WP would kill carpet beetles but it can only be sprayed in cracks and crevices around baseboards, door frames, window frames and under appliances indoors. You cannot use Cyper WP to treat carpets or in other broadcast spray applications indoors. Please take a few minutes to read our article Carpet Beetle Pest Control to learn the important steps you must take to eliminate carpet beetles for good.