When spraying Demon Max you would want wait the standard dryng time of 2-4 hours. Keep in mind that weather conditions play a part in this as well should you be in a high humidity area. 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.
Demon Max is safe for pets and humans once dry. As long as it has had at least 6 hours of dry time before rain or irrigation it wont be of any concern for pets if they go through an area that was sprayed that becomes wet.
Its hard to say which one is better with out knowing exactly where and what you are treating for. Both are going to offer a good kill and a long lasting residual though initially Demon Max may have a faster kill because it is oil based. On the other hand because Demon Max is oil based it could stain old paint/siding and it does have an odor. Bifen IT is known to be super gentle on most plants (do not use on edible vegetation). Both products can be used indoors and outdoors and both products are safe to use in houses with children and pets.
Yes, Demon Max is labeled to control chiggers. You can use either a hose end or a hand pump sprayer to apply. You will need to use 1/2 oz. of Demon Max per gallon of water for chiggers.
No Demon Max cannot be used in a garden or on edible vegetation.
The shelf life of Demon Max is 3-5 years if stored in an area that the temperature is moderated and it is dry.
Demon Max cannot be used in fogging equipment.
Demon Max is very good with treating for wasps and other insects. You will use 1 fl oz per gallon of water. Be sure to spray in the areas that they will come in contact with the insecticide. This can be used every 30 days as needed.
Demon Max will kill ticks when used as directed on the product label. It is pet safe also when used as directed on the label. Pets should be out of the area during treatment until dry. Please refer to our guide here on the best advice on treating for ticks.
The maximum rate for general insects using Demon Max is 1 oz per gallon of water, per the product label, depending on the target pest. It is only used at 5.1 fl oz per gallon for a 1% emulsion for maximum control and protection against subterranean termite infestation.
Any of these insecticides would be a good choice for perimeter control of crawling pests. You would not need to mix insecticids as these all have similar active ingredients, and using too much may cause pests to avoid the area rather than coming into contact with the application. An advantage to using either Demand CS or Temprid SC is that these are both water-based, rather than oil-based insecticides. They will have much less odor and can be used safely indoors as crack and crevice and/or spot treatments.
Please see our General Pest Prevention Guide for more information.
For Termite Treatments, you will need to apply products much differently. Please view our Termite Pest Guide for more information about how to Identify, Inspect, Treat, and Prevent Termite Infestations.