Demand CS Insecticide
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  • Asked by Mark
    05/28/2018
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    Will Demand CS work on Carpenter Ants?
    A

    Yes, Demand CS is labeled for carpenter ants and will kill any carpenter ants that come in contact with a treated surface. It is micro-encapsulated, so it works like a time released formula. For carpenter ant control specifically, we would recommend our Indoor Carpenter Ant Kit. The kit contains…

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  • Asked by Mike from Trinidad And Tobago
    06/18/2018
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    What do I do if my dog has an allergic reaction to Demand CS?
    My dogs are reacting to the chemicals, drooling, irritability, itching
    A

    We are sorry to hear that your pet is sick. If you suspeect your pet is having a reaction to Demand CS, please contact the manufacturer Syngenta at 866-796-4368, as well as your pets Vet.

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  • Asked by Mike from Baltimore, Md
    06/19/2018
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    How much Demand CS do you put in 2.0 liters of water?
    A

    Demand CS is mixed at the rate of 0.2 to 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water.  If using in less (such as in ½ gallon) that rate would be halved to 0.1 to 0.4 fl oz.

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  • Asked by Chris from Sarasota, Fl
    07/19/2018
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    I just planted small, new shrubs and flowers around my foundation. Will Demand CS kill the plants?
    A

    Demand CS should not be applied directly to new plants. You can treat the areas surrounding them safely.

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  • Asked by Antonio from Houston, Tx
    09/06/2018
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    What is the mixing ratio for Demand CS and can I use it in my hose end sprayer?
    I have a series of bugs that I am trying to kill in my lawn. What is the dilution rate for a hose end sprayer?
    A

    Yes, Demand CS can be applied using just about any type of sprayer including a hose end sprayer. The hose end sprayer needs to be able to be calibrated to 0.8 fl.oz. (24mL) of product per gallon of water.

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  • Asked by Raymond from Lebanon, Oh
    09/15/2018
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    Is Demand CS recommended for use in foggers? What is the recommended size of fog particles?
    An exterminator used it as a fog for bedbugs.
    A

     Demand CS is not labeled for use inside of a fogger. It can be mixed with water and used in a pump sprayer for crack and crevice application for bedbugs. We do offer Bedbug Kits that will offer a complete application for this pest. Please take a few moments to review our article/videos on How to

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  • Asked by Mary from Wapwallopen, Pa
    10/01/2018
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    Is Demand CS toxic to honeybees?
    I am only spraying directly on my log home.
    A

    Since Demand CS is an insecticide, it could potentially harm honeybees which were sprayed directly or which came into contact with treated areas. We always recommend that you spray in the morning or evening when pollinators like bees are less active, and that you avoid spraying on flowering plants w…

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  • Asked by Bruce from Langhorne, Pa
    10/05/2018
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    I'm reading the Demand CS label and I need to know what the "A" means so that I can determine how much I need to use.
    For example, 3.4-7 mL/ 1,000 sq ft or 5
    A

    In this case, the “A” on the Demand CS  product label stands for acre.

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  • Asked by Steven from Queen Creek, Az
    02/21/2019
    Q
    What is more effective for bark scorpion control in AZ, Demand CS or CY Kick CS?
    A

    Demand CS and Cy-Kick CS are both labeled for scorpions, but the Cy-Kick CS typically has a quicker kill, so that may be the better product for your specific needs.  You can add ExciteR when spraying to assist in contact killing the ones it comes in contact with while the product is wet.  Excit…

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  • Asked by Bruce
    03/21/2019
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    Can Demand CS be used for bed bugs?
    A

    Demand CS is labeled for bedbug control. However, it should not be the sole product used to treat for bedbugs. We do offer Bedbug Kits that will offer a complete application for this pest. Please take a few moments to review our article/videos on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful trea…

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  • Asked by Jeff from Boynton Beach, Fl
    04/05/2019
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    Is there a way to get the Demand CS back into the main part of the bottle if too much is in the measured?
    Probably a silly question, but when using the squeezable measuring bottle is there a way to get product back into the main portion of the bottle if too much product was added to the measuring reservoir, or is my only option pouring out and back into the bottle?
    A

    It is difficult to get extra Demand CS from the measuring chamber back into the main part of the bottle.  You can pour it out into another container and then back into the main chamber, or carefully only pour out what you need from the measuring chamber into your sprayer and leave the remaining f…

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  • Asked by Deb from Tx
    04/06/2019
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    How long will Demand CS stay on our grass?
    We use our sprinkler system 3 times a week.
    A

    Demand CS should be effective for up to 4 weeks if applied when there is no irrigation from sprinklers/rain etc until the product is fully dry. Running sprinklers multiple times a week may reduce the effectiveness.

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  • Asked by Gary from Roswell, Nm
    04/30/2019
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    Can Demand CS be used on flowering plants for thrip control?
    Especially on daylilies
    A

    Demand CS can be used for thrip control. Per the label: Time aplication to flowering plants during periods when pollinating insects are not present, such as early morning or late evening.

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  • Asked by Amber from Mesquite Tx
    05/17/2019
    Q
    Are there instructions on the Demand CS bottle?
    bed bugs
    A

    Demand CS comes with a product label that provides mixing instructions for the listed pest. This product is labeled for bed bugs, however, it should not be the sole product used to treat for bedbugs. We do offer Bedbug Kits that will offer a complete application for this pest. Please take a few …

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  • Asked by Tony from Upstate, Ny
    06/05/2019
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    How quickly does Demand CS start working for carpenter bees? Should I incorporate anything else?
    A

    Demand CS  is not a contact kill product, it is a residual product that can take a few days to start killing the carpenter bees. You could incorporate a dust insecticide like Delta Dust. It is water-resistant insecticide dust with the powerful active ingredient Deltamethrin, suitable for most c…

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  • Asked by Jarrel from Sevierville Tennessee
    06/08/2019
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    Will Demand CS kill snails?
    A

    Demand CS is not labelled for snails. Sluggo Plus is the most popular product for snail control in the lawn and around the home. Please review our Snail and Slug Control Page here for more information.  

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  • Asked by Robert
    06/12/2019
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    Can Demand CS be used on or above impervious surfaces?
    A

    No, Demand CS cannot be used over impervious surfaces.

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  • Asked by Hollis from Edmond, Ok
    06/19/2019
    Q
    Will Demand CS run off kill koi fish if applied as a mist for mosquito control around shrubs and bushes?
    A

    Demand CS can be toxic to aquatic life. If there are areas of runoff please avoid treating these areas. 

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  • Asked by Michelle from Ypsilanti, Mi
    07/03/2019
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    Will Demand CS work for fleas (indoors & outdoors)? How long after mixing Demand CS with water should it be used?
    A

    Demand CS would only be recommended for outdoor control of fleas.  It is not labeled for indoor flea control.  You would use 0.4 fl oz per gallon of water for outdoor flea control.  For indoor flea control, Onslaught would be the better option.  We do also recommend using an insect growth regul…

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  • Asked by Sue from Denver, Co
    08/13/2019
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    I have a 1,000 sq. ft. basement (half crawl space, half dirt floor. Can you recommend a fogger for spiders?
    A

    CB PCO Fogger with Pyrethrins will kill spiders, but only the spiders that are exposed at the time the fogger is released.   For indoor use, instead of fogging we recommend spraying a residual insecticide such as Demand CS into the cracks and crevices around door and window frames, baseboards,…

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