Demon Max would only kill termites that contact the treated soil, but is not labeled or designed to be used to trench the entire ground area of a barn or prevent termites from infesting items placed on the ground. The best product for trenching is the Taurus SC, this would be done along the outside wall of the barn and along the inside wall to protect the barn itself. Taurus SC is a non repellent insecticide that will help to eliminate the colonies below ground if you are dealing with subterranean termites. You would also want to treat the beams and rafters, and other unpainted/unstained wood of the stalls/tackrooms, etc. with something like Boracare if treating/preventing drywood termites. You can spray or paint the mixture on. There is not much that you can do to prevent them attacking items left on the ground other than avoiding leaving them there. The main concern with termites is generally protecting the bigger investment, the barn itself.
We have a step-by-step guide that will walk you through how to do your own termite trenching treatment. You can see the guide by clicking on the link here.
Yes, Demon Max will work for spiders, including brown recluse. Please take a look at our Spider Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
They are both the same product. The green label is the new look for the bottle to match the manufacturer's other product line and the one with the red on the label was used previously.
For residential lawns, apply Demon Max at the rate of 0.33-0.65 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft in a volume of water sufficient for uniform coverage such as 3-20 gal for mole crickets. Use the lower rate to knock down pests and the higher rate where faster knockdown or greater residual is desired. The maximum application rate on lawns and other turfgrass is 0.44 lb ai/A (0.0101 lb ai/1,000 sq ft). Lawn should not be longer than 3 inches at the time of application. You can add a surfactant to the mixture for more effective results.
The shelf life of Demon Max is 3-5 years if stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Demon Max is not labeled to be used to treat for mites. We advise to find the source of the infestation and removing the infested nest and doing a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstry and dispose of the bag of 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 MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) 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. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested 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 could take several months to get rid of all the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites.
While Demon Max will kill most termites and spiders that contact it, this would not be our recommendation for termite control. Please see our Termite Guide. Demon Max can be applied indoors to cracks and crevices. Please be aware since it's oil based it may leave an oily residue. You can always treat indoors. Outdoors, if the ground is frozen, or temps are below freezing or around freezing, it may be best to wait.
Demon Max provides excellent perimeter control of all common roaches and most other common crawling pests, however a treatment for subterranean termites is very different from the treatment for General Pest Prevention because these pests do not crawl on the surface of ground like other insects. The most popular insecticide for liquid termite control that we sell is Termidor SC. Please see our article Subterranean Termite Prevention for instructions on how to perform a termite treatment.
Demon Max is mixed at the rate of 1/2 - 1 oz for cockroaches. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing roaches.
Demon Max is labeled for termites but for a longer protection and control, you should apply a non-repellent liquid concentrate such as Termidor SC, Taurus SC or Dominion 2L. Below I have included a termite treatment article that will be very helpful if you plan to treat them yourself.
Demon Max is a dark brown viscous liquid concentrate.
Demon Max is labeled for flies and there is not another insecticide we would recommend mixing with it. ExciteR could be added to it to give a faster knockdown during initial application though. Horseflies and many other species of biting flies tend to develop on the edge of bodies of water and since they are strong fliers these breeding areas can be near or far which makes finding the source next to impossible. Using Demon Max will give some relief but since these flies can fly over treated areas it can be tough to get complete control. Relief should be on the way soon, however as horsefly season is usually only 3-6 weeks long.
Yes, Demon Max will work for spiders, including brown recluse. Please take a look at our Spider Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Demon Max would be applied once a month outside and once every 90 days inside.
Demon Max is not labeled for bedbugs. We suggest applying the products in one of our Bedbug Kits. It will take non-chemical and chemical efforts for a minimum of 6-8 weeks to eliminate this insect. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for information on a successful eradication program.
