Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide and Suspend Polyzone are comparable in terms of how long they can last on outside surfaces, up to 90 days and are labeled for the same pests. The differences is in the active ingredient and the formulation. Cyzmic is micro-encapsulated which means each drop of active is encased in a small capsule that insects contact and pick on and they rupture to get a direct hit of the active. Polyzone contains a polymer that helps it stick to surfaces better for the longer residual. Either would be good to use, but CS products tend to work better on harder to kill insects such as scorpions and spiders since they actually pick it up and get the hit of active.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is labeled for use indoors around baseboards and cracks and crevices. If you follow the manufacturer's product label and mix accordingly, the product should not leave any residue, but be sure to only apply a fine mist around baseboards. The Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is not labeled for broadcast spraying over your entire flooring.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide rates for turfgrass application vary depending on the pest you are trying to treat per page 11-12 of the product label.
Cyzmic CS would be a great product as a barrier spray to kill insects that contact the treated surface. While there is not a product that will keep them out, sealing up all cracks and crevices that allow them entry is best way to prevent insects inside. We also have a great general pest prevention guide that can help.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide would be a great product to help prevent spiders and bees. You may want to take a look at our general pest prevention guide for more information on treating and preventing nuisance pests.
You do want to apply Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide to a clean surface and remove any dust or debri before application so that the spray contacts the surface for better application and continous barrier. Dusts are best used applied to cracks and crevices and under baseboards where it will not be disturbed.
You can use a product like Cyzmic CS to treat this type of area. You do want to apply about 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. After that point there should be no issue with rainwater causing the product to run off into the pool.
No, you need the ground to be dry when applying Cyzmic CS- Micro-encapsulated Insecticide since you want it to completely be able to dry on the area you are applying it in. The product cannot adhere to wet surfaces, The ground should be completely or close to completely dry when the application takes places so that the product stays where you are applying it.
It is hard to say exactly how long it will take Cyzmic CS to kill a scorpion. This will depend on several factors, such as how long the scorpion was in contact with a treated area, the size and health of the scorpion, and how much of the active ingredient was picked up. Typically it can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a day or so.
Yes, Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide would be a great product to use for both chinch bugs and mole crickets. Per the label, when treating for chinch bugs and mole crickets, the use of a nonionic surfactant is recommended, along with watering the product in with 1/2 in. of water.
One gallon of finished solution of Cyzmic CS should cover about 1,000 square feet. If you are using the highest rate, then you may want to consider using a slightly higher volume of water to ensure thorough coverage on foliage where mosquitoes rest. Please see our Mosquito Treatment Guide for more tips.
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 Bifen IT. If you have a very large area to treat or need the extra flexibility of some of the additional pests on the Bifen IT label, then the Bifen may be a better choice for you.
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. This product will last for 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors.
There really is no reason to mix Cyzmic CS and Talstar P as they're both synthetic pyrethroids so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Mixing these two products would make the concentration too strong and instead may act as a repellent causing insects to simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide would be a great propduct to use as a lawn broadcast to kill and prevent clover mites and over 200 other labeled insects. Simply mix 0.8 oz per gallon of water and apply as a liberal braodcast spray over your entire lawn. Outdoor applications such as these would require a retreatment every 30-60 days. Be sure to keep children and pets out of the treated area until it dries completely. Once dry, it is completely safe for pets.
In most states you do not need a license to use the products on our website if you are using them on your own property. You will need a license if you are treating other people's property for profit. There are some products on our website that are restricted in certain states and if you are in the named state you will not be able to purchase that product. The state restrictions are listed on each individual product page like Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide, TX is not one of them.
As long as you are not spraying the Cyzmic CS on edibles of any kind, the Cyzmic is safe for you to spray on plants like trees, flowers and bushes without it harming them.
Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide does not kill on contact. The insect has to ingest the product or it has to make its way through the follicles into the insect. It does not sound like it has been enough time to knockdown the population. We also recommend to dust in the holes that are bored so that the larvae would be killed. Be sure to review our Carpenter Bee Guide.
The mixing ratio for Cyzmic CS Micro-encapsulated Insecticide is 0.2 fl. oz. per gallon of water for maintenance treatments.
