Demand CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

You did not mention what type of pests you are treating for so we can only give you a general answer. Each 8 oz bottle of Demand CS will make between 10-40 gallons of finished solution. Each gallon of solution can treat about 1,000+ sq ft. We encourage you to read the Demand CS product label to find the usage rate that is appropriate for your needs.

Demand CS is not labeled to be sprayed on cars so it has not been tested on car paint and we are not sure if it would damage the paint or not. We can tell you that Demand CS is water based and in most cases can be safely sprayed on any surface that is not damaged by water alone. Demand CS does stay on the surface that is sprayed and will keep killing for up to 30 days outdoors.

We know that birds can be especially sensitive to any chemicals so we do not recommend spraying any chemicals in the actual cages without consulting with your veterinarian.

Demand is generlaly a safe product to use. The dog will be safe to enter the area after the solution has dried. We do however recommend contacting the veteranarian just to verify the active ingredients will not irratate the dog.

Demand CS is a water based professional, microencapsulated  liquid made to stick to porous surfaces. The microencapsulations allow for a longer residual up to 90 days and better protection form UV rays and rain.

Demand CS is a great choice for spider control, but it will take some time for death to occur. For clean out or severe infestions of spiders, including those black jumping spiders, you would want to mix 0.8 fluid oz (24 mL) of Demand CS per gallon of water. Be sure to spray the outside perimeter of your home, spraying 2 to 3 feet up the side of the house and 2-3 feet out on the ground. Also make sure to spray all of your baseboards, any cracks or crevices, window frames and door frames both interior and exterior, or any other place where spiders could gain entry into your home.

We are unsure if the Demand CS is compatible with log sealants of any kind. Please contact the manufacturer to see if you can use this mixture. Sygenta 1-866-796-4368.

You can not mix Demand CS and Demon WP together as they are both pyrethroids and will likely decrease the effectiveness of each other. Just use one or the other for spraying around your home and you can alternate the products every other spray if you would like. Using 1/2 ounce of Precor is neither a proper dosage to use, nor does it affect any insect other than fleas. If you are wanting to use an IGR to control the reproduction of other insects you would need something like NyGuard IGR as this will cover a large range of insects and last up to 5 months where as the Precor when used at the proper 1 ounce dose will only last 14 days. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

We would not recommend replanting in the area that has been treated with Demand CS. You can apply the product around the herbs, just not directly in the herb garden.

Yes, Demand CS will work on ant hills and you would want to do a mound drench on each to ensure the entire colony is affected. Mix the required amount of Demand to each gallon of water and drench each mound with 1-2 gallons of mixed solution to ensure it penetrates through the soil to the full depth of the mound and affects the queen. Just spraying over the top can often only affect half of the colony, and as the queen notices the death taking place around her, she will pick up and move and shut herself off from the colony and start a new one. If dealing with fire ants in particular, we recommend using a product that will affect the colony more as as whole like Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait. It not only is a food source that they will take back and feed to the colony including the queen, but it also contains a birth control to ensure no further colony growth. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

You want to wait 21 days to reapply. You do not want to over apply as it can irritate the mites causing them to frenzy. You can also use Sterifab as an on contact kill in the mean time.

Demand CS should be applied every week during the treatment of bedbugs. It should not be the sole product used to treat for bedbugs. Please read the articles below for additional information.

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-a-109.html

 

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/msds/BED_BUG_GUIDE.pdf

 

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bed-bug-kits-c-39_97.html

There is no valid reason to mix Cy Kick CS and Demand CS together, it would not make either product work better or produce better results, though it could make treated areas repellent to insect lessening the effectiveness of the treatment. We would recommend applying the Cy Kick CS and using glue boards also. Please refer to the article below for additional tips on treatment of scorpions including non-chemical methods that help in addition to the product. Please contact us at 866.581.7378 if you have additional questions.

Scorpion Control

Demand CS would be a great option for both indoor and outdoor treatments for spiders, ants centipedes, and a multitude of other insects. You can refer to the product label for dilution and treatment instructions. The Demand CS will ususally last up to 90 days indoors and at least 30 days indoors.  It will onlyl kill the insects that contact where it has been applied so when dealing with ants you would want to continue to use baits such as those found in our Complete Ant Kit.

You can use a product like Demand CS around the perimeter of the home and inside as well.   We have a great video here for General Spray Application to show you where to spray.  Demand CS should be applied once a month outside and once every 90 days inside.  It will not provide an instant knockdown but will instead continue to kill after it has dried.

Demand CS is not labeled for mites. 

Here is our best advice on mite control:

It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for mites.  If you do indeed have mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a bird nest or a dead rodent on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use Cimexa Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs. We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.

Like with all chemicals, we strongly recommend to do a test area first. Demand CS is listed to dry clear and is virtually odorless. 

We recommend that you contact the landlord or the company that treated for the specific products that were applied. You then can check with the manufacturer of the products for safety and residual information. It would be a good idea to check with your local vet on what is safe for your cats and what is not with them having breathing issues. 

Demand CS should only be mixed at 6-12ml per one gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft per the product label.

Yes, Demand CS is labeled to control beetles and can be applied to roses, but you do want to avoid applying it directly to the blooms.