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Asked by Felix from West Chester Pa05/07/2019QWill Demon Max kill ant hills in the lawn?
We have many ant hills in our lawn, what would be the best product to use?ADemon Max is a great product that is labeled for ants (including fire ants). For general broadcast spraying in your lawn, you would mix at a rate of ½ ounce per gallon of water. For treating for fire ant mounds, per the product label you would want to use the Drench Method (Ant Mounds, Fi…
Read Full Answer »Demon Max is a great product that is labeled for ants (including fire ants). For general broadcast spraying in your lawn, you would mix at a rate of ½ ounce per gallon of water. For treating for fire ant mounds, per the product label you would want to use the Drench Method (Ant Mounds, Fire Ants): Apply 1-2 gal of 0.1?mon Max emulsion to each mound area by sprinkling the mound until it is wet. Treat a 2 ft diameter circle around the mound. For mounds larger than 12 inches, the higher volume and wider treatment diameter (up to 4 ft) may be needed. For best results, apply in cool weather, such as in early morning or late evening hours, but not in the heat of the day. -
Asked by Scott from Terrell, Tx07/09/2014QI have a 20 gal tank. How many oz of Demon should I add to treat my yard??
I have a 1 acre yard. I'm having a grasshopper problem this year. Nothing seems to work for more than a week. I was hoping Demon would last a little bit longer in the yard.ADemon will last up to 30 days on outside surfaces depending on the rain and sun exposure but is not actually labeled for grasshoppers. Talstar P would be a good choice for grasshopper control and will last up to 30 days as well. You should start applications before the grasshoppe…
Read Full Answer »Demon will last up to 30 days on outside surfaces depending on the rain and sun exposure but is not actually labeled for grasshoppers. Talstar P would be a good choice for grasshopper control and will last up to 30 days as well. You should start applications before the grasshoppers have a chance to hatch for best control. You should thoroughly spray your lawn and water in the application with about a .25 in of water to help the product get past the thatch layer and into the soil where grass hoppers actually develop. If you already have grasshoppers you can use Talstar P at the highest usage rate of 1 oz of product per 1 gallon of water for the quickest knockdown. Use sufficient amounts of water to help the product get to the soil layers. -
Asked by Chris from Festus,missouri06/26/2014QCan you treat with Demon Max on flowers without killing them..have mulch that is infested with ants?A
Demon Max will not kill flowers, but may leave an oily residue. Demon Max will kill ants that come in contact with it, but not eradicate a colony. For ants in mulch we recommend using Niban bait. NIBAN Granular Insect Bait is a moisture-resistant bait that can be used indoors and outdoors to contr…
Read Full Answer »Demon Max will not kill flowers, but may leave an oily residue. Demon Max will kill ants that come in contact with it, but not eradicate a colony. For ants in mulch we recommend using Niban bait. NIBAN Granular Insect Bait is a moisture-resistant bait that can be used indoors and outdoors to control ants, silverfish, roaches, crickets and more.
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Asked by Francisco from Gladstone05/18/2018QHow long after the release date of the Demon Max is it still active?A
The shelf life of Demon Max is 3-5 yearsafter the release date and if stored in an area where the temperature is moderated and it is dry.
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Asked by Jonathan from Greeneville, Tn03/23/2017QWill Demon Max get rid of black widows and keep them away?A
Yes, Demon Max will work for spiders, including black widows. Please take a look at our Spider Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.  Â
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Asked by Dave from Dallas, Tx06/28/2017QCan you explain the way Demon Max kills an insect?A
The active ingredient in Demox Max is Cypermethrin. Cypermethrin is in the synthetic pyrethroid class of insecticides. It is a man-made active ingredient that attacks the central nervous system of insects that come in contact with or ingest it.
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Asked by Ryan from Lebanon, Oh10/03/2016QCan you spray Demon Max down a drain to kill fruit flies?A
You cannot use Demon Max down a drain. Demon Max can only be used for crack and crevice and spot treatments; in, on, and around structures and buildings; on lawns, turf, vegetation, and soil; surrounding and under building foundations. If you are trying to treat for your fly and drain problem pleas…
Read Full Answer »You cannot use Demon Max down a drain. Demon Max can only be used for crack and crevice and spot treatments; in, on, and around structures and buildings; on lawns, turf, vegetation, and soil; surrounding and under building foundations. If you are trying to treat for your fly and drain problem please refer to and use the Drain Fly Kit. The Drain Fly Kit with Invade Bio Drain Gel will treat up to two infested drains and includes CB-80 Aerosol to control nuisance flies during the treatment process, plus 12 Catchmaster 100i Insect Monitors (Pack of 4 boards that split) to monitor infested drains. CB-80 Aerosol will shoot out in quick misting spurts that will allow you to spot treat around sinks and drains and in open areas. Â -
Asked by Joseph from New Port Richey09/13/2018QIs it safe to be inside a home being treated with Demon Max?A
When making an application of Demon Max, everyone except the applicator should be out of the area where it is being applied. Once the application is done the treated rooms need to be left vacant until the product has time to dry. Â
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Asked by Ramiro from Laredo, Texas06/17/2013QCan I spray Demon Max to pet to control ticks?A
No, Demon Max is labeled to treat ticks only on cracks and crevices as directed on the product label. You should use 1/2 fl oz of Demon Max per gallon of water for tick control. Please click the link below for tick control products that can be applied to pets. Flea/Tick Control on Pets
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Asked by Hakeem from Barbados09/01/2014QCan you put Demon Max on a dog to kill a tick?A
No, Demon Max should NOT be applied to any animal or person for insect control.
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Asked by Glen from Spicer, Mn06/30/2013QHow effective is Demon Max on controlling Wood Ticks and also Deer Ticks
We have a acreage with water on three sides. I do keep the lawn to 3 inches, all leaves and sticks are always picked up at current time we have no pets. What is the mixture rate for killing Wood Ticks, does it also kill Deer Ticks. How long under normal conditions would a application for ticks last? How soon for a re-application? Can tree's be directly sprayed? After the kids and I have been outside we typically take three (3) to six (6) ticks off of one person. H E L P..AYou want to mix 1 fl oz of Demon Max with 1 gallon of water. You would want to reapply outdoors once every 30 days and indoors once every 3 months. We would also recommend mixing a an insect growth regulator in your demon max regulator. Archer IGR works very well and will disrupt the tick life cycle…
Read Full Answer »You want to mix 1 fl oz of Demon Max with 1 gallon of water. You would want to reapply outdoors once every 30 days and indoors once every 3 months. We would also recommend mixing a an insect growth regulator in your demon max regulator. Archer IGR works very well and will disrupt the tick life cycle. Yes, you can spray in, on and around buildings and structures; on soil, lawns, turf and vegetation; under and surrounding building foundations; and for spot or crack-and-crevice treatments. -
Asked by Jim from Edgerton, Wi05/30/2016QCan I use Demon Max in my power spraying rig for exterior spraying of the whole house to control Carpenter Bees?
I live in Wisconsin.AThe Demon Max label (page 7) states that liquid may be sprayed directly into gallery entrance holes mixing at 1/2 fl oz per gallon of water. It is recommended to spray around the holes so when the Carpenter Bees land on the surface, they will pick up the active ingredient. Spraying the whole house w…
Read Full Answer »The Demon Max label (page 7) states that liquid may be sprayed directly into gallery entrance holes mixing at 1/2 fl oz per gallon of water. It is recommended to spray around the holes so when the Carpenter Bees land on the surface, they will pick up the active ingredient. Spraying the whole house would be unecessary and better to focus on areas where holes are already present. Following treatment, the entrance holes may be left open 24 hours to be certain that returning adult bees are killed. When there is no activity, the hole may be closed with wood putty.  -
Asked by Jerry from Lusby, Md05/16/2016QWhat do you recommend (product) to kill ground bees?A
Ground bees, also known as digger bees, can be very difficult to control no matter what product you use and they most likely will come back to your property year after year unless you do your part to alter your property to make it unfavorable to the bees. Ground bees prefer dry soils with thin grass…
Read Full Answer »Ground bees, also known as digger bees, can be very difficult to control no matter what product you use and they most likely will come back to your property year after year unless you do your part to alter your property to make it unfavorable to the bees. Ground bees prefer dry soils with thin grasses so irrigating the area frequently and correcting any issue that causes your grass to be thin will help deter the bees from nesting. In areas where you do not have grass, a layer of mulch will help deter the bees from nesting. Ground bees are solitary bees and are not very aggressive and are known to be a beneficial insect which is why you will not find any products specifically labeled for this type of bee. Talstar P can help provide some level of control but it will not get rid of all of the ground bees on your property. You should use Talstar P at a 1 oz of product to 1 gallon of water for a 1,000 sq ft area ratio. This will give you the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. Talstar P does not offer an instant knockdown but will kill insects that come into contact with treated areas over a short period of time. -
Asked by Joyce from Madison, Wi05/27/2015QWhat chemicals are in Demon Max? Want to know how safe this product is around an ill dog?A
Demon Max contains the active ingredient cypermethrin as well as other inert ingredients that are privvy to the manufacturer. We do not recommend applying any products around animals that are ill. You should check with your vet first.
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Asked by Dustin from Breaux Bridge, La09/26/2017QWill Demon Max kill termites in my barn?
I was thinking of trenching my whole barn on the inside and flooding the trench with Demon Max. Will this take care of my termite problem? Also, what mixture ratio do you recommend for this? They are destroying anything I leave on the ground.ADemon 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 outsi…
Read Full Answer »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. -
Asked by Dan from Edgerton, Wi10/22/2017QWith the Demon Max being oil based, will it stain siding?
Since this is oil based will it stain siding that is 5 years old? I am dealing with a large infestation of boxelder bugs and Asian Beetles. I do have boxelder trees on the foliage line my property backs up to. .25 acre lots. Houses about 15 feet apart. Would my neighbors need to combat bugs also? Would also like to combat mosquitoes. Do you have any suggestions before I buy this product?AIf you have older siding and are wanting to treat for boxelder bugs and other overwintering pests on the side of the home, as well as mosquitoes and various other insects, we would not suggest going with the Demon Max. The oils in the product are very likely to stain the side of the home. We would s…
Read Full Answer »If you have older siding and are wanting to treat for boxelder bugs and other overwintering pests on the side of the home, as well as mosquitoes and various other insects, we would not suggest going with the Demon Max. The oils in the product are very likely to stain the side of the home. We would suggest going with a product like Talstar P instead since it will dry clear, there will be no risk of staining or discoloring, it is low odor and can be used for overwintering pests as well as mosquitoes and others. Talstar is mixed between 0.5 - 1 oz per gallon of water and can be used monthly or quarterly for pest control. If your neighbors are not treating then yes that will certainly make your applications a bit more of an uphill battle so try to encourage them to treat as well or see if they will allow you to treat the main areas of insect populations as well. You can spray trees and bushes for boxelder and beetle control to help reduce the numbers that make their way to your home. -
Asked by Jason from N.c Mn07/08/2015QIs Demon Max safe for poultry? Is it safe for them even after it dries? How long does it take to dry?
We got about 25 chickens, 10 guineas and 8 turkeys that are free range.ADemon Max CANNOT be used in poultry houses. Depending on what you are treating for you, can use Bifen IT, as it is listed on the product label to be used in poultry houses. It can take up to 2 hours to dry. Do not apply where they may graze.
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Asked by Thomas from Corpus Christi, Tx04/23/2013QWhat is the difference in using Demon Max and using Demon LP?
I see the concentration of the active ingredient is much less in Demon Max. Does that mean it is "weaker"?ADemon Max is a newer product that is in liquid form instead of water soluble powder like Demon WP. It's label is a little more broad as far as where you can apply the product.
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Asked by Wes from Springfield, Mo08/10/2017QWhat is the difference in Demon Max red label and Demon Max green label?A
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.
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Asked by Bill from Enterprise, Al07/22/2017QIs Demon Max a good product to use for mole cricket control? If so, what is a good surfactant to use with the product?A
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 maximu…
Read Full Answer »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.