We apologize but we cannot offer a guarantee on Demon Max as we cannot guarantee that they will be used as directed. We do try to provide as much information as possible on what to expect and how to to use as well as what to do non chemically. We do know they work and you can read previous customer reviews right on the product pages.
However, if the product does not work for you, we try to troubleshoot to see what may have gone awry ,
Demon Max cannot be applied inside appliances nor on stoves at all. It can only be applied as a spot crack and crevice spray on the outside surfaces and under refrigerators, stoves, furnaces, etc. as directed on the product label. We would recommend using a labeled oven cleaner to remove the product completely from the stove and give the inside ample time to dry before using.
Demon Max cannot be used on any pasture area. Any animals that would be used for slaughter you would use Extinguish Fire Ant Bait instead in pastures.
Demon Max is labeled for termite control in trees. Per the product label, for treating termites active inside trees, utility poles and/or fence posts, drill to find the interior infested cavity and inject 0.1% emulsion (0.5 fl oz/1 tbsp per gallon of water) using treatment tool with a splashback guard. Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with 0.25%-0.50% emulsion (1.3 fl oz to 2.6 fl oz per gallon of water) using a pointed injection tool. Multiple injection points to varying depths may be necessary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from building voids when such nests are found.
Termites do not infest healthy trees therefore if you are seeing termite activity, this could be a sign the tree is sixk with disease or already dying. Usually the most common treatment would be to cut the tree down and burn the wood. We also like to recommend consulting with a local arborist for their recommendation.
Demon Max does not list lady bugs as a target pest on the product label therefore we cannot recommend this for eradicating lady bugs specifically. If a lady bug were to contact a treated surface however it would most likely kill it.
Demon Max is labeled to kill spiders including brown recluse. Please read our Brown Recluse Spider Control Guide for more information about spider treatments.
Yes, Demon Max is labeled for bed bugs (should not be sole treatment for this pest). We do offer Bedbug Kits. For a successful program, please check out our article here.
Demon Max contains petroleum distillates and we would recommend to turn off pilot lights before applying it. Also make sure to wait until it's all completely dry to use again or avoid applying it near that area.
Onslaught is labeled for a wide variety of small flying insects including gnats, midges, and other small biting flies, and should help reduce the number of noseeums on your property. Be sure to spray the areas where you have noticed the noseeums landing or resting as Onslaught will only eliminate those insects that land on treated areas.
For indoor use, we recommend Microcare aerosol.
Unfortunately, most insecticides are not effective on these bees since they only cut the leaves and do not chew on them. This article has a few non-chemical suggestions to help reduce damage to desirable plants:
https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/leafcutter-bees-5-576/
Yes, Demon Max would be a good option for cicada killer wasps. The mixing rate is 1.3 fl oz per gallon of water. You will apply directly to the soil where the wasps are nesting.
Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps. For prevention you can try to use a granular insecticide such as Talstar PL Granules in the couple of weeks before this pest is known to emerge. For current infestations, you can also use Delta Dust in each individual burrow.
Demon Max will not injure trees when spraying the trunks and/or base of the tree for carpenter ants.
For carpenter ants active inside trees, the product label states to find the interior infested cavity and inject 0.25% emulsion (1.3 oz / gallon of water) using a treatment tool with a splashback guard. Reapply under heavy reinfestation pressure after 1 week if needed.Mix 1oz of Demon Max per gallon of water.
Demon Max is not labeled for treating thrips. Talstar P is labeled for thrips on ornamentals, shrubs, bushes, flowers, etc. and can be used to treat the exterior perimeter foundation of the home as well as indoors as a crack and crevice application along baseboards, around windows, doors, etc. If spraying indoor plants, move the plants outside to spray and wait until dry before bringing them back indoors.
View the Talstar P product label for more information.
For home garden use on select fruits and vegetables, Hi-Yield 55% Malathion Insecticide Spray is labeled for thrips, aphids, bagworms and many other insects.
View the Hi Yield 55% Malathion product label for more information.
Keep people and pets out of the treated areas with Demon Max until the application has completely dried which typically can take up to 2 hours or more to dry.
View the full product label for more information.
