Per the manufacturer it is recommended to use anywhere from 0.2 to 0.8 oz/6 to 24 ml per gallon of water. If you need to make 50 gallons of mixed solution you would use 10-40 ounces of Demand CS for 50 gallons. Always follow the product label provided by the manufactuer.
Demand CS is safe to applied indoors when applied as a crack and crevice applciation and following the label instructions. We recommened that women who are pregnant refrain from being in the area when treating and to wait until the product has had time to dry before re-entering. For any specific concerns, please contact your doctor and/or the manufacturer Syngenta at 1-866-796-4368.
Demand CS is not labeled to treat for dust mites. We would recommend something like Bedlam Insecticide Aerosol instead. Please see our Dust Mite Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this type of pest.
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.
First, you need to determine how many gallons of water you will be using. To find out how many gallons of water you need to use you will calculate the square footage of the area to be treated (Demeand CS recommend 1 gallon of mixed solution 1,000 sq feet). For instance, if you have a 6,000 square foot yard that you plan on treating then you would need to multiply 6 x 0.8 which equals 4.8 - You would then add 4.8 oz of Demand CS to the reservoir. Once you add the desired amount of Demand CS to the reservoir, then you would add water to the line selected (6 gallon line mark on the reservoir). You would then set the dial on the top of the Chapin Hose End Sprayer to 6 gallons. Do not turn water on when adjusting the spray nozzle. Next, select the desired spray pattern and then spray until the reservoir is empty.
Since Demand CS is a non-selective insecticide, it could potentially kill dragonflies that are exposed to enough of the active ingredient. Dragonflies will feed on smaller flying insects, so if you are already minimizing populations of these insects, then you will be less likely to find their predators in the area. The best way to minimize harming these insects would be to avoid spraying insecticides while they are most active during times of more sunlight.
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.
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.
Demand CS is not labeled to be applied to carpeting or air ducts. This product should only be sprayed around baseboards and cracks and crevices indoors.
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.
Unfortunately we only carry Demand CS, so we do not have any information on Scimitar.
Patrol Insecticide was a limited release proprietary brand that would not be available to the general public. If you have used Patrol in the past, then Demand CS can be used in the same ways in accordance with the product label with the same results.
Yes, Demand CS will kill 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 professional pest control products to control carpenter ants found inside structures, including two baits that contain different formulations and active ingredients to increase bait acceptance and efficacy. To control carpenter ants around the exterior of your home, Taurus SC will do the trick. You would mix 0.8 fl. oz. of Taurus SC per gallon of water and apply using a hand-pump sprayer around the outside of the home, spraying 1 foot up the side of the house and 1 foot out from the house, all the way around the home.
Demand CS should be used within 24 hours of mixing the solution. After that the product starts to lose its effectiveness.
Demand CS is mixed at 12 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft for cleanout, 24 ml for a severe infestation and 6 ml per gallon for maintenance. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more information on how to implement a successful eradication program.
Yes, Demand CS an be used for spider mites on dahlias.
The manufacturer recommends that you use a buffering agent when the pH is not between 5-7 per the product label instructions when applying Demand CS.
Demand CS will kill ants that have come into contact with the areas treated with the product but it will not reach the nesting locations. Harvester ants should be left alone if they are not a direct threat or nuisance. They provide food for many animals, and also help distribute grass seed, and are overall beneficial. However, if control becomes necessary, you can easily get rid of harvester ants using the right professional products.Granular ant baits are the best choice to control harvester ants. Nearly any granular ant bait will work, but look for those labeled for use on harvester ants.Products with abamectin, like Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait, bifenthrin, like Talstar PL Granules and hydramethylnon, like Maxforce Complete Granular Bait, among many others, will all be effective against harvester ants. Always follow the label instructions carefully, but 2-5 tablespoons of granular bait scattered over the colony’s central opening should be sufficient to control the colony. For non-chemical control, destroy nests and habitat with regular mowing and other lawn maintenance.
Demand CS would not kill bed bug eggs as it is not a contact kill. However Bedlam and Bedlam Plus are labeled to kill both Bed Bugs and their eggs. You should note that even products that are labeled to kill bedbug eggs are not able to kill 100% of the eggs and you will still be required to do follow up treatments every 7-10 days until no further evidence (bites, blood stains, cast skins, fecal deposits) of bedbugs is noticed.
