No, we do not recommend mixing Cyzmic CS and Phantom at the same time. Cyzmic CS has a faster kill than Phantom, so you would lose the transfer effects of Phantom by mixing these two products together. You could use these insecticides in rotation with one another. You can mix Gentrol with either insecticide since Gentrol is a growth regulator (IGR) and does not kill adult insects. Gentrol is like birth control for insects, so it helps to interrupt the breeding cycle. Be sure to check out our Pest Guides which have treatment guides for the most common pests to get the most out of your treatments and products.
The shelf life of Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is 3-5 years if it is kept in a cool, dry place.
Yes, Cyzmic CS is considered a general use insecticide due to its broad label. It can be used indoors and outdoors to control insects.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide will kill bees that land in the area. A better option would be to use a dust in the wall voids, such as Tempo Dust. This will provide control for up to 7 months if the dust is undisturbed. Be sure to only use a light coating of dust so that the bees will not avoid the area. 1-2 puffs out of the bottle is sufficient.
We do recommend consulting with a professional if you believe you have a honey bee hive in your wall since you must remove all materials, honey, etc. completely to avoid any reinfestation or secondary problems like hive beetles and mold.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is a great product that we have to treat for scorpions. The mixing ratio for Cyzmic CS is 0.2 - 0.8 oz. per gallon of water. This is 6-24 mL. We would recommend using the higher ratio (24 mL) per gallon of water for scorpions. It will last for 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Scorpions for a successful program.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is mixed at 0.4 fl oz per gallon of water for most outdoor applications with a 30 day residual.
There is not a knockdown insecticide by itself labeled for Carpenter Bees. There is Tempo Dust which is a fast killing dust that can be used to puff inside the boring holes made by Carpenter bees. You could also use a combination insectide that already has the knockdown power but also the residual that you need to treat Carpenter Bees. That product is Temprid FX. Please review our Carpenter Bee Treatment Page for recommendations.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is our most popular microencapsulated product. Cyzmic CS is a water-based insecticide concentrate that provides excellent control of dozens of insect pests in a powerful micro-encapsulated formulation (CapVantage) for long-lasting control and little to no odor.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is applied at the rate of 0.2 - 0.4 oz. per gallon of water.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide may be applied every 30 days outdoors and every 90 days indoors for insect control. Please see our Carpenter Bee Treatment Guide for more tips on eradicating this pest.
Spraying fences down with a general insecticide like Cyzmic CS would be a great way to try and deter nests from being built in crevices along the fence. Cyzmic is a residual insecticide that, once dry, will continue to kill insects that come into contact with it. Focus your spray where they land, and they will pick up the product on their bodies and feet and slowly die from it. It may take time to drop a large wasp population, but treating where they normally build nests will help reduce the number in the area and hopefully stop them before they really get a chance to get a new nest started.
Cyzmic CS is not labeled to be broadcast across porous surfaces or interior surfaces.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide can kill lightening bugs if they land in the areas treated with the product.
Cyzmic CS is an encapsulated insecticide, which means each bit of active ingredient is protected in its own capsule. This helps the active ingredient to stay stable for longer, especially in the harsh heat, sunlight, and rainfall many areas get during the Summer months when mosquitoes are most prevalent. Encapsulation also helps to distribute the product more evenly over surfaces like foliage, and it keeps the product in place better, preventing runoff. Since mosquitoes may only touch a leaf in a few small spots, encapsulated insecticides give us the best chance that a mosquito or other target pest will pick up a bigger chunk of that active ingredient more quickly. We also use less product per application, and applicators get less exposure to active ingredients . The only real disadvantage to a product like Cyzmic CS is that it costs more per application than Talstar P. If you have a very large area to treat or need the extra flexibility of some of the additional pests on the Talstar P label, then the Talstar P may be a better choice for you.
When measuring out the Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide you will only remove the cap off of the measuring reservoir. This is a squeeze and pour bottle, so you will squeeze the main section of the bottle until the product travels up the outside straw to the reservoir and fills to the desired measurement line. At which point you would stop squeezing the bottle, then pour the measured amount out into your pump sprayer to mix with your gallon of water. Agitate to mix, pump up the sprayer and you are ready to make your application.
A great product to use for general pest prevention and maintenance in areas which are not on the water would be Cyzmic CS. This product can be used for mosquitoes as well as common crawling pests. It is encapsulated for a longer residual in sunlight and heat, too. If you are needing to treat close to water such as marsh, ponds, etc., then I would recommend Essentria IC3 which is safe to use around aquatic areas. We have more great tips in our Mosquito Treatment Guide here.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide would be a great option in cracks and crevices. It has a light botanical scent that will dissipate once dry. It would also recommend applying outside as a barrier sprayer. View the General Pest Prevention Guide as well or helpful tips.
For indoor treatments, you can use Cyzmic CS at the rate of 0.4 ounces per gallon of water. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Yes, Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is a great option for all of these pests.
The kill time for varies Cyzmic CS depending on the life stage the roach is in. It can take minutes or hours. This is why we also recommend using bait to be carried back like Maxforce FC Magnum. Please take a few moments to review our treament article/videos for more helpful information on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful eradication program.
