Demand CS Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Sandy
    06/14/2011
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    Can I use this on the perimeter of my house one week after applying Ortho Home Defense?
    Would the two interact or neutralize the Demand CS? How long do I need to wait?
    A
    There wouldn't be any problem using Demand CS after using Ortho Home Defense. While each product contains a different active ingredient both products are from the same class of insecticides, synthetic pyrethroids, and they will not counter act each other. You should wait at least 7 days before applying Demand CS to areas where you applied Ortho Home Defense.
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  • Asked by Joaquin from Miami, Florida
    12/30/2018
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    Can you apply Demand SC directly to a bed (mattress) where humans sleep?
    Friend has fleas/ticks in her house she wants to know if it's safe to apply it to her bed because she sleeps with her dog.
    A

    No, Demand CS  is NOT labeled for applications to mattresses where humans sleep directly for your safety. NyGuard Plus is labeled for ticks and fleas and it can be applied to the mattress. Spray only surfaces that cannot be laundered or dry-cleaned including mattresses and upholstered furniture. Apply on mattresses as a spot treatment to mattress seams, edges, buttons, and tufts of bed only. Do not use directly on pillows, bed linens, or cloths. Do not saturate the mattress and do not treat entire surface area of the mattress. Allow mattress to dry thoroughly before replacing pillows and/or bed linens. You will wash and dry linens in heat to eradicate any present fleas or ticks and allow the product to completely dry prior to making the bed. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Fleas and How to Get Rid of Ticks articles for more detailed information. 

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  • Asked by James from Nevada
    06/20/2023
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    First, can this be applied by a Gas Powers backpack sprayer/fogger? Second, does it kill Mormon crickets?
    A

    Demand CS particles are too large and have the potential to clog the fogger. Demand CS and Exciter can be mixed together for mosquito control for use in a pump sprayer. Demand CS is not labeled for use inside of a fogger.

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  • Asked by Joseph from Fayetteville Ga
    04/01/2023
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    How fast does the Demand Cs work to kill? I sprayed on some ants and it had little to no affect.
    A

    When using Demand CS, it can take minutes to hours to kill insects. The active ingredient needs time to work through the follicle of the insect to the central nervous system. 

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  • Asked by Debra from Sarasota
    06/03/2018
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    Can you use Demand CS in the house for fleas?
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    Demand CS is only labeled for outdoor use for fleas.  If you are looking for a liquid concentrate to use indoors for fleas, we would recommend something like Onslaught.  You may also want to take a look at our Flea Control Guide for more information. 

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  • Asked by Bill from Yankton, Sd
    03/22/2017
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    How do I know when the time is right for the first application of Demand CS?
    Is there a general date or average temperature? I live in South Dakota.
    A

    There really is not a specific date or temperature (as long as it is above freezing) to apply Demand CS.  It can be applied any time the pest(s) you are treating for are active.  If you are treating outdoors, you will need to apply every 30-90 days, and every 90 days indoors. 

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  • Asked by John from Valrico, Florida
    04/05/2017
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    How long does Demand CS last, and what is the retreat time?
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    Demand CS a micro-encapsulated product and would give you a 90 day residual. Depending on the pest you are treating for you can may applications monthly if needed. Please refer to the product label for specific applications times.

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  • Asked by Mary from Wapwallopen, Pa
    04/15/2017
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    Would you recommend using Demand CS on a log cabin for carpenter bees?
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    Demand CS is labeled to eradicate carpenter bees and is great for a surface application and cracks and crevices. We also recommend dusting the holes with an insecticide dust. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees for a successful eradication program.

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  • Asked by Sean from Nc
    05/22/2018
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    Which is better for perimeter outside Demand CS or Termidor Sc?
    A

    Demand CS would be a great choice for general pest control for common insects found in and around the home.  It can be applied every 90 days indoors and every 30 days outdoors. Termidor SC should ONLY be applied once every 6 months directly up against the structure on the exterior of foundation (1 ft up and 1 ft out). You should NOT apply Demand CS in the areas where you apply Termidor SC.  Please refer to the product label prior to mixing and applying for complete usage instructions.

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  • Asked by William from Leesburg Indiana
    08/08/2021
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    Does Demand CS kill maggots?
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    Demand CS is not labeled for maggots. If you are experiencing maggots, we suggest locating the source and treating the source with an appropriate insecticide and also thoroughly cleaning the area. 

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  • Asked by Nora from Mexico City
    07/07/2021
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    How to remove the Demand CS from the surfaces?
    One of my dogs, constantly licks the floor and his paws, as consequence he got intoxicated by the product. The fumigation labors was since saturday, but no matter how many times I clean with soap and chlorine, I cannot remove it from the surfaces, and my dog continues getting sick. This is why I'm asking how to remove the product?
    A

    Demand CS should be removed by just using soap and water. If this is not working and your dog continues to get sick we advise you contact the manufacturer Syngenta at 866-796-4368. 

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  • Asked by Jeff from Pleasanton, California
    05/11/2021
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    If a bird eats a dead roach sprayed the night before with Demand CS, will it harm the bird?
    Sprayed yard around 10pm, next morning there was a staggering amount of dead or dying roaches all over. Came home from work around 5pm and 95% of the carcasses were gone. As I sat there bewildered a little bird landed no more then 5ft. from me, grabbed a dead roach and flew away. So please tell me this will not hurt the birds! Thanks for your time! I forgot to mention
    A

    There is such a small amount of the active ingredient in Demand CS that actually gets on the bugs before they die that it will not affect any animals that consume the dead bugs

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  • Asked by Casey from Pasadena, Ca
    01/07/2021
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    Does Demand CS work to treat Pine Bark Beetle?
    I have been trying very hard to spot the actual beetles but have not seen any. I do however, see a bald patch of trunk on my black pine with what looks to be 3 woodpecker holes. Some branches have all brown needles. In cypress trees nearby, I see trails of yellow sap seeping out and some branches there already turned brown. I'm so so sad as this black pine is a very fancy Japanese bonsai style tree and I might have lost a few small trunks with the brown needles.
    A

    An insecticide such as Demand CS can be used to prevent infestations of bark beetles such as pine bark beetles, however usually this treatment is not effective once trees are already infested. You want to spray down the trunks of nearby trees to protect them from infestation. You may need to consult a local arborist if you are unsure whether the trees can be saved. You can usually trim and destroy infested branches, however keep in mind that this pest will usually infest trees that are already weak from some other existing issue (disease, drought, etc.).

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  • Asked by Dave from Comstock, Wi
    12/30/2019
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    Is Demand CS a restricted use pesticide?
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    No, Demand CS is not a restricted-use product. Please note that we cannot ship it into the following states due to individual state laws: NY.

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  • Asked by Jennifer from Milwaukee, Wi
    05/05/2017
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    Will Demand CS kill butterflies if they land on it? Are there bugs that are resistant to Demand CS?
    A

    The Demand CS label does not list butterfiles on the labels, however, to be sure you are not contacting them while applying, apply in the early morning or late evening when bees, butterflies and many other insects are less active in the area.

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  • Asked by Joan from Longdale, Ok
    07/16/2017
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    How do I kill grasshoppers and not bees and butterflies and my outside cats?
    I use the nolo bait in most of my yard and I have chickens to get the stragglers. but I have part of my yard fenced off to keep the chickens out of my flowers and it is being over run by adult grasshoppers. I do the catch and kill every nite, but not enough as it sounds like bb's hitting the house when I walk around it. I have outside kitties and butterflys and bees that I don't want to harm what would you suggest? I need help fast. I have open fields on all 4 sides of me so it is a neverending battle
    A

    If it's the area that's fenced off, you can spray Demand CS around the yard and flowers but avoid the blooms or areas where bees and butterflies land so it won't be harmful to them.

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  • Asked by Terry
    08/25/2009
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    When spraying a tree for elm beetles that is next to my pond do I need to worry about the over spray?
    When spraying a tree for elm beetles that is next to my pond do I need to worry about the over spray of Demand CS hurting my fish?
    A
    Yes, Demand CS like any other insecticide can be very lethal to fish.  It would be advised to apply the product on a day that is not windy, and possibly even holding up a sheet of plastic on the other side of where you are spraying to protect overspray from going towards the pond.  Also, apply on a day when it is not going to rain so the product has time to dry and bond to its surface so it does not run off.
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  • Asked by Charlotte from Lehi
    05/01/2018
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    Can I spray my back patio off 24 hours after Demand CS was applied, or will it wash off the product?
    Also does mopping wash it off?
    A

    If you plan to clean an area where you are going to spray a residual insecticide such as Demand CS, then it would be best to do your cleaning first and then apply the insecticide. This will not only ensure that you are spraying on the actual suface (rather than on top of dust/debris), but it will also prevent unecessary removal of your insecticide. Mopping or other abrasive cleaning will remove most if not all of your residual, so do these treatments before spraying for best results.

    Keep in mind that Demand CS and other pyrethroids should not be sprayed over the entire surface of a deck or other hard surface. Keep to perimeter treatments and spot treatments where target insects are found.

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  • Asked by Albert from Trumbull, Ct
    04/11/2019
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    Can Demand CS be used in a backpack blower/sprayer mister?
    A

    Yes, Demand CS can be used in a backpack sprayer. 

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  • Asked by Ben
    10/15/2018
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    How good is Demand CS for spiders indoors?
    A

    Demand CS would be a great choice for spider control as well as general insect control. It is a great choice for indoor and outdoor spider control. Spraying Demand CS will also help to get rid of the other insects (silverfish, sow bugs aka rollie pollies and millipedes) that spiders feed on and that will help to stop new spiders from moving inside. Indoors, spray around all baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances, in closets and storage rooms and in areas where utilities enter into the structure. Outdoors you should spray around the bottom of the foundation, on the ground adjacent to the foundation, door frames, window frames and places where the utilities enter into the structure.

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