Termidor SC is applied only twice a year on the outside of the home depending on the rate used. Rotating it often with the Demand CS would null the non repellent factor of the Termidor. Most choose to use the Termidor outside and the Demand inside in cracks and crevices. Resistance can take years to build up.
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.
Demand CS has a shelf life of about 3 to 5 years when stored in a cool dry area. D-Fense Deltamethrin Dust has a shelf life of 3 years from the date of purchase.
Demand CS should be mixed at 6-12 ml per one gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft per the product label, which is 3-6 mL or 0.1 – 0.4 oz per half gallon of water.
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 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 is safe for animals if applied according to the instructions on the product label. Animals need to be kept out of the area while the product is being applied. They can return once the product has completely dried.
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.
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.
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.
Demand CS is a residual insecticide that will continue to kill the labeled insects for an extented period of time. However it is not a contact kill product. It can sometimes take a few days before you start to see dead insects after making an application of the product.
Demand CS should not be applied directly to new plants. You can treat the areas surrounding them safely.
If back spray or drift for a Demand CS application were to get on any edibles, fruits or vegetables, they would need to be discarded and not consumed.
Demand CS is a great general pest control and works well for spiders, earwigs, ants, mosquitoes and many others. It should be applied monthly outside and inside quarterly. It would be safe if to apply when the dogs are not present until the surfaces are completely dry.
Yes, Demand CS can be used indoors. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
Demand CS and Archer diluted with water and applied together will take approximately 1-2 hours to dry.
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 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 Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful treatment.
Yes, Demand CS can be used for ladybugs.
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 where they may be active. Usually there is not a danger to bees or other pollinators if you are just spraying around the perimeter of your home. We do offer Mavrik Perimeter, which is a broad-spectrum insecticide that is non-toxic and non-repellent to bees once dry.
