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  • Asked by John
    05/30/2011
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    What is the shelf life of Demand CS and Equil Lambda?
    A
    Almost all of the liquid insecticides can last up to 5 years on the shelf as long as you keep the lid on and keep the bottle out of direct sunlight and keep it from deep freezing in the winter.  You should shake up or agitate the bottle every few months to prevent clumping in the bottle.
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    11 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Vangie
    05/18/2011
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    Is spraying Demand CS to eliminate bed bugs in the house perfectly safe for my children under 8, and my dogs?
    A
    Using Demand CS indoors for bedbugs is safe as long as you follow the Demand CS product label. Be sure to have all children and pets out of the area while you are doing the application and they can return as soon as the treated area is dry.
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    78 of 97 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jen
    04/29/2011
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    What is the best product for killing box elder bugs?
    A
    We have numerous products that are labeled for killing box elder bugs that work excellent.  Demand CS is definitely one of our most popular and will work great on box elder bugs.  In addition, Demand CS is labeled for almost any other insect you could have an issue with and can be used safely indoors as well as outdoors.  It also has a long residual which lasts up to 90 days.  It would be a great choice.
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    20 of 24 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sharon
    04/26/2011
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    Does Demand CS kill stinkbugs?
    A
    Absolutely.  Although stink bugs are not specifically on the label, the active ingredient Lambda Cyhalothrin in the Demand CS has shown great results on Stink Bugs. Many of our customers buy Demand CS for stinkbugs and the customer feedback has been great in regards to the results.
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    86 of 94 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Effie
    04/19/2011
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    What is the effect of Demand CS on the environment? Is it safe to use with young kids?
    We have a farm and try to use only organic products and practices. We have very young children and pets who will be playing in the grass areas so we are very concerned with safety. Ticks and biting insects are a problem.
    A
    Demand CS is not an organic product nor is it a natural product. Demand CS is a synthetic pyrethroid that will kill most insects that come into contact with treated surfaces. Demand CS does not last long in the environment, usually only about 4 weeks outdoors. Demand CS is safe to use on grasses and other non-edible vegetation where children or pets may play when used as directed on the product label. Children and pets should be out of the area while you are doing the application and they can safely return to the area after the product is dry. If you are not comfortable using a man-made product for ticks and other insects we do have a line of natural and organic products available on our website: Natural and Organic Insecticides.
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    39 of 50 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Charlie
    04/15/2011
    Q
    Is there any difference between Demand CS and Equil Lambda ?
    The only difference I can find is the Demand CS lasts longer. Am I correct?
    A
    Demand CS and Equil Lambda 9.7 CS are pretty much identical in every way. Both products are micro encapsulated and both will last for about the same amount of time and both treat the same insect pests. Really the only difference is that they are made by different manufacturers.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Charlie
    04/15/2011
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    Does it hurt Demand CS if it freezes?
    A
    Insecticides should not be exposed to extreme temperatures such as freezing or over heating or left for prolonged periods of time in direct sunlight. In the case of Demand CS, as long it was only frozen for a very short period of time and after it was thawed out it went back into a solution (the way it usually looks) it should be fine to use. If however it appears that there are particles floating at the top, the product now appears discolored, or the product will not go back into a solution, the product should be discarded and replaced.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joe
    03/14/2011
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    What is the dilution per gallon as well as the outdoor coverage area for Demand CS for tick control?
    If I fill my 2 gallon hand sprayer, what amount of Demand CS do I need to add? What kind of coverage can I typically get from it? I am spraying a section of my yard that is lightly wooded, no grass, mostly leaves and branches. I am solely concerned with controlling the tick population. I have read the booklet that came with the product but it is a little vague, ie outdoor surfaces. The Archer IGR is much more clear in its instructions. For Demand CS, I think I need to use 7.5 ml/gallon which should yield about 1500 sqft coverage. Does this sound correct? Thanks so much.
    A
    You can use 0.2 fl.oz. (6mL),  0.4 fl.oz. (12mL). or 0.8 fl.oz. (24mL) of Demand CS per gallon of water. We recommend using the highest concentration for the initial treatment and then, depending on how bad the infestation is, you can use 0.2 - 0.4 fl oz for the monthly follow up treatments. According to the product label, this is the most effective way to treat for ticks using Demand CS: "To control nuisance ticks (e.g. dog ticks) apply to kennels, yards, runs, and other areas where pets may frequent. For best coverage to control ticks, apply using a coarse fan spray to vegetation brush, branches, rock walls, and other areas near habitation where ticks may harbor or frequent. Treat entire area rather than making spot treatments, and retreat as necessary to maintain control. Do not apply to pasture or cropland, and do not allow animals and people access to treated areas until the deposit has dried. Applications can be made on a monthly basis, beginning in the spring and can continue until frost to control both larvae and adult ticks"
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    55 of 60 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kaye
    01/09/2011
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    How often should I spray Demand SC for bird mites?
    A
    Demand CS should not be sprayed more than once a month indoors.
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    15 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by D.e.
    01/07/2011
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    Will the smell of Demand CS harm me or my pets?
    The pest control company just sprayed the inside of my house. The smell is strong. Will it harm my pets or me? Will it kill roaches and pincher bugs?
    A
    Once Demand CS is dry, it is usually safe for you and your pets to return to the treated area. If the smell is strong, you should open the windows for about an hour to ventilate the treated area. If you have any further concerns, you should contact the company that performed the treatment.
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    28 of 37 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Krysta
    11/22/2010
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    What is the best product for a tick infestation?
    I live in Hawaii and due to the year round warmth, ticks are EVERYWHERE. I absolutely loathe ticks, but somehow my home has become their home too. I have a dog who is on Biospot Flea and Tick treatment, but it doesn't seem to work so we're switching to Frontline or Advantix. Yesterday, I found seven ticks in my home, two of which were already engorged, so they've been feeding. I believe they're brown dog ticks from the pictures I've found. The two engorged ones were on wall and floor, and the others have been on blankets, baseboards, floor, and in the shower. My husband sprayed the yard with Ortho Max about a 3 weeks ago and they're already back. I believe it's the dog bringing them in from the yard and my husband on his uniform since he's in the Army and is always going to the ranges and laying down in the grass and dirt. From what I've read, Demon WP seems to be the hardest hitting for ticks and is safe for indoor and outdoor use, as well as pet friendly when dry. I'm also looking at Demand CS and Talstar P (Talstar One), and Permetherin SFR 36.8%. Talstar P actually had a 5 star review for killing off brown dog ticks. What is the best product for my situation? I would like to only treat outdoors if possible, but indoors may be necessary too. I want to completely disintegrate these ticks. Any other bug I can handle, but not ticks. We also have centipedes in Hawaii (HUGE ones), and although there haven't been any in my home, I'd like to use something that works for them too, just in case. Thank you so much.
    A

    Demon WP or Demand CS would be great choices for tick control. A wettable powder (Demon WP) or a microencapsulated formulation (Demand CS) might offer the best chance of particles of the active ingredient clinging to the ticks as they move across the surface. Demand CS may be the best choice for you because it does not leave a visible residue like the Demon WP can. Ideally, the indoor application would be made into every possible crevice in the room where the female ticks could go, but this could be a daunting effort. Try to picture where the ticks will wander for a place to hide, such as behind floor molding would be an obvious one. They might get up under stuffed furniture, behind pictures on the walls, inside dressers and other items in your home. All of these areas should be treated. We recommend using an IGR such as Archer IGR in combination with the insecticide that you choose. IGRs (insect growth regulators) will interrupt the growth cycle of juvenile ticks which will stop them from being able to mate and lay eggs. We also recommend using an insecticide dust such as Pyganic dust. Dusts have a much longer residual than liquids and they can be applied inside of wall voids where ticks may hide.

    For outdoor areas, you use the combination of insecticide and IGR.Tie a white cloth to a stick or broom handle and  drag the cloth around over the lawn and grassy areas, and examine the cloth for ticks, which will latch onto the material as it passes by. Areas where ticks are found can be can be treated. You should also treat any tall growth or shrubs.

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    19 of 28 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Laure
    11/12/2010
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    What's the difference between Demand CS and Suspend SC?
    A
    Both products have an active ingredient that is classified as a synthetic pyrethroid, so they really are very similar in the way that they work.  Suspend SC contains the active ingredient deltamethrin and is a bit more versatile when it comes to bedbug treatments though as it can be sprayed on mattresses, carpets (spot treat only) and on furniture (crack and crevice only). Demand CS cannot. Demand CS contains the active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin, and it is micro encapsulated which will make it last a little bit longer in outdoor applications.
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    241 of 267 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mimi
    11/08/2010
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    Which is best for bed bug control; Suspend SC, Cyonara 9.7 or Demand CS? Which would you use?
    I know they are all good, but which is the most effective (with the least chance of harming to humans)?
    A
    You are right, all of these products work very well. All three products have an active ingredient that is classified as a synthetic pyrethroid, so they really are very similar in the way that they work. Cyonara and Demand CS share the exact same active ingredient at the exact same concentration, so they do the same job. Suspend SC is a bit more versatile when it comes to bedbug treatments, and it can be sprayed on mattresses, carpets (spot treat only) and on furniture (crack and crevice only) where neither the Demand CS or Cyonara can be applied.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Curious
    11/07/2010
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    Should I mix Demand CS with Suspend SC and Gentrol?
    I've seen the ability to mix Gentrol with either Demand or Suspend, but can all 3 be mixed? Seems this would offer the best combo for heavy knock down, lingering kill, and nymph control to potentially pyrethin resistant bed bugs. Also, can you confirm the pyrethrin resistance rumored in bed bug populations?
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    There are indeed strains of bedbugs that are resistant to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides. Synthetic pyrethroids such as Suspend SC and Demand CS are the man-made versions of natural pyrethrin insecticides such as Exciter or Pyganic Pro. There is no valid reason to mix Suspend SC and Demand CS together, it would not make either product work better or produce better results, though it could make treated areas repellent to bedbugs lessening the effectiveness of the treatment. Both Demand CS and Suspend SC can be mixed with Gentrol IGR for a good knockdown and to break the growth cycle of the bedbugs and their eggs. If you do have a problem with a pyrethroid resistant bedbug population, you should use Phantom and Gentrol together. Phantom is not a pyrethroid, it is from a class of insecticides called pyrrole and there is no known resistance from bedbugs to this product. We also highly recommend that you use an aerosol with a straw attachment such as Phantom aerosol for the small cracks and crevices and a dust such as MotherEarth D for long lasting residual control.
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    64 of 75 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brad
    10/30/2010
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    Is Demand CS better than Phantom and Cyzmic CS for bedbugs?
    A
    Cyzmic CS is the generic equivalent of Demand CS and works exactly the same for bedbug infestations. Phantom is a non-repellent insecticide that insects cannot detect and therefore readily walk over treated surfaces. Phantom is not a synthetic pyrethroid like Demand CS or Cyzmic CS and so far bedbugs have not shown any resistance to the active ingredient in Phantom. The one downside to Phantom is that it can take 7-10 days to kill the bedbugs that come into contact with treated areas and in that time period they can continue to bite and lay eggs. Demand CS and Cyzmic CS do have a faster kill rate than Phantom.
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    34 of 38 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Danny
    09/13/2010
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    How much Demand CS should I use per gallon of water?
    A
    The final concentration will really depend on what pest you are treating for and where you are treating. You will add between 6ml-24ml per gallon of water. Please take a few minutes to read through the Demand CS product label to find the appropriate concentration for your needs.
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    47 of 81 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bill
    09/03/2010
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    Will Demand CS harm pets that roll in the grass after it dries?
    After reading the reviews, I am interested in purchasing the Demand CS product for use around my home. I live next to a cornfield and it provides us with a bevy of insects of all shapes and sizes (thousand-leggers, ants, spiders, earwigs, etc) . I just wanted to be sure that if I spray the product on the outside of home, my dogs would be fine playing and laying in the yard once the product dries.
    A
    Demand CS is labeled for use on lawns and should pose no issues for your pets once it has dried.
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    8 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chuck
    08/22/2010
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    What harm to the human is caused by contact with Demand CS?
    What happens when Demand CS comes in contact with human skin? Is it absorbed into the bloodstream? What damage (short and long term) can it cause to the person?
    A
    Usually, the only effect someone would have from coming into direct contact with Demand CS concentrate would be a minor skin irritation. For more information please contact Sygenta, the manufacturer of Demand CS at 866-796-4368
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    2 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Herman
    08/17/2010
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    What harm does Demand CS cause when sprayed on garden plants and vegetables?
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    Demand CS can be safely sprayed on most garden plants but absolutely cannot be used on edible vegetation. Since Demand CS has not been tested on edible vegetation and is not labeled for it, we do not know what effect it will have.
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    9 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Byron
    06/29/2010
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    Will Demand CS hurt rabbits?
    A
    When applied as directed on the product label, Demand CS should not harm rabbits. Be sure that the animals are out of the area while product is being applied, and they can come back into the area as soon as it is dry.
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