Demon Max is labeled for flies and mosquitoes at the mix rate of 0.5 (1 tbsp) per gallon of water. It is suggested to use 2-10 gallons per 1,000 sq ft. Per the product label, applications to the exterior periemter of the home should be applied to a band of soil and vegetation 6-10 ft wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2-3 ft.
To reduce mosquiote and fly population, try to limit moisture areas or standing water on the property as much as possible, spray not just the top but also the underneath side of leave of bushes, trees and other dense foliage on the property where mosquitoes harbor and breed, and consider mixing in an IGR like Nyguard IGR to help stop the reproductive cycle.
Please view our How to Get Rid of Mosquito Treatment Guide for more information.
You should use 1/2 fl oz of Demon Max per gallon of water for mosquito control and you will need to reapply once per month to maintain control. Please refer to product label and our How to Treat for Mosquitoes Guide for more information.
Demon Max is not for use as a broadcast across carpet or interior surfaces at all. Inside use is limited to along baseboards and in cracks and crevices only around rooms. Due to Demon Max being an oil based product it has the potential to stain almost any surface depending on how porous it is and how heavy it is applied but is safe when used as directed on the label. If you wish to use Demon Max we would highly suggest doing a small spot test first to make sure it wont stain or leave an undesirable residue on any surface you plan to treat.
Demon Max is not specifically labeled to control armyworms. Instead, you may use a product such as Talstar P. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Demon Max is labeled for Chinch Bugs at the rate of 0.33-0.65 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft in a volume of water sufficient for uniform coverage which is generally 1 gallon of water per 1000 sq ft.
If only treating 250 sq ft of turf area, you would need to break down 0.33 fl to 0.65 fl oz per gallon of water per 1000 sq ft rate.
½ gallon of mixed solution: 0.16-0.32 fl oz with atleast ½ gallon of water to treat 500 sq ft of area.
¼ gallon of mixed solution: Mix 0.08-0.16 fl oz with atleast 32 oz of water to treat 250 sq ft of area.
Demon Max is not considered a contact kill insecticide, but will leave a residual on the surfaces applied to that will continue to kill insects that cross over the treated area. It will only kill those roaches that contact a treated area and this can take a few hours up to 24 hours or more depending on several factors.
If you are dealing with a roach infestation, an insecticide application alone will not provide total roach control. We advise that you read over our guide on How to Get Rid of Roaches, for a better understanding of all steps necessary, both non-chemical and chemical, for effective roach control. Once you have sanitized and removed food/water sources, we recommend using three key products during your roach control program: a concentrated insecticide to quickly kill active roaches, a bait to help draw out and eliminate roaches that like to stay hidden, and an insect growth regulator (IGR) to disrupt the roach lifecycle and prevent roaches from reproducing. Our Roach Control Kits contain all of the products you need to control an infestation and get your house back: baits, insecticide sprays, glue traps, and insect growth regulators will work together to quickly knockdown roaches for professional grade control.
When spraying Demon Max you would want wait the standard dryng time of 1-2 hours. Demon Max should only be used as a crack and crevice spray indoors and should not be applied to any food contact or food-handling surfaces. Please review the product label for complete use instructions.
Demon Max is mixed at a rate of 1/2 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water. The residual from this will be between 30 and 90 days. Please view the product label for more information.
No, Demon Max cannot be applied to dogs or any pets. This product is for treating exterior foundations, lawns, bushes, trees, shrubs, etc for outdoor insects.
Demon Max is labeled for roaches, and you may mix this product with an insect growth regulator such as Gentrol for better control. You do not need to mix Demon Max with another insecticide. When applying these products indoors, we recommend also using a professional roach bait gel in areas where you cannot spray.
Please review our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing roaches.
Yes, Demon Max is oil based and does have a strong odor per the SDS Sheet. Applications indoors are limited to crack and crevice applications and due to the oil base can possible stain surfaces.
Please view the full 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.
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.
Mix 1oz of Demon Max per gallon of water.
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.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.
