Demand CS Insecticide is a great choice for outdoor flea control. Please read over our flea control guide for complete details.
Yes, Demand CS Insecticide can be used in a mister/blower and applied around the foundation of your home and roof overhang.
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.
Demand CS is labeled to be used in barns and other animal housing structures but the animals must be out of the area while the application is being made and they can return to the area once it is dried. Demand CS should only be used in cracks and crevices and care should be taken to make sure over-spray does not contact feed and water supplies or feed/watering dishes. Be sure to read the Demand CS product label for complete application instructions.
If they are in fact carpet beetles, we would advise using our Carpet Beetle Control Kit. We would also advise following our guide on how to get rid of carpet beetles that explain both chemical & non-chemical approaches to get rid of them.
https://www.domyown.com/carpet-beetle-pest-control-a-220.html
Yes, you could use Demand CS Insecticide on ornamental plants, including palms. You can use 0.8 oz of Demand CS per gallon of water to treat larger pests like grasshoppers. Be sure to treat the grass around the palms as well.
You just want to keep in mind that Demand CS and other pyrethroids should not be sprayed over the entire surface of a deck or other hard surfaces. Keep to perimeter treatments and spot treatments where target insects are found.
You can mix Demand CS with an herbicide as long as there are no restrictions on the label for the other product that you are using. We recommend performing a small jar test for compatibility any time you are using two new products together for the first time. Be mindful that you are only applying your herbicide in the correct areas.
The most notable difference between Demand CS and Demand Duo is that Demand Duo has a second active ingredient, Thiamethoxam.
Yes, 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 (Demand CS recommends 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 will 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 the water on when adjusting the spray nozzle. Next, select the desired spray pattern and then spray until the reservoir is empty.
Demand CS is labeled for certain mites in general across a lawn only.
Here is our best advice on mite control:
It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for mites. If you do indeed have mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a bird nest or a dead rodent on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use Cimexa Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of Diatomaceous Earth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. Diatomaceous Earth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs. We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good.
Demand CS is an insecticide labeled to control Ants, Aphids, Bed Bugs, Beetles, Boxelder Bugs, Carpenter Bees, Carpet beetles, Centipedes, Chiggers, Chinch Bugs, Clover Mites, Cluster flies, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Fleas, Flies, Grasshopper, Grubs, Gypsy Moth Larvae, Japanese Beetles, Midges, Millipedes, Mites, Mole Cricket, Mosquitoes, Scorpions, Silverfish, Spiders, Termites, Thrips, Ticks, Wasps, Whiteflies and others. You may view the full product label here to see the complete list. We know that the product will target the specific pests listed on the product label. If the pest is not listed, we cannot guarantee results.
Yes, Demand CS is labeled for ants in general. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. We also have a very informative article on Ant Control here that offers additional helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Yes, Demand CS is labeled for silverfish. Please take a look at our guide on how to get rid of silverfish: https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish-v-587.html
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.
Demand CS is a residual insecticide that will continue to work on insects as they contact the treated areas. It is natural to see a quicker reduction of insects after spraying while the application is still wet. The mix rate for Demand CS is 0.2 fl to 0.4fl oz per gallon of water.
Indoor treatments can be reapplied at 21-day intervals and outdoor treatments to the exterior foundation, bushes, trees, and shrubs are at 7-day intervals if needed.
Demand CS is labeled only for crack and crevice or spot treatment indoors, not for broadcasting all over rugs or carpets. The label directions are what have been deemed effective and safe by the EPA, so we must recommend for your safety that products be used as directed on the label.
If you would like to share more about the target pest(s), then we are happy to recommend a product that is appropriate for your needs.
