Demon Max can have some knockdown properties, but it is not considered a contact kill product. It is a residual insecticide that once dry will last on the surface 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. However, this product is not labeled for gnats. You could use a product like Talstar P. You may want to look over our article on Getting Rid of Gnats for more information.
Demon Max is not labeled for bed bugs. Please take a look at our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for recommended products and treatment advice.
Yes, Demon Max would be a good option for drenching fire ant mounds as directed on the product label.
Demon Max can be used to treat for flies outside around barns, however it cannot be used in grazing/pasture areas or in any building occupied by animals that are used for food purposes or which product products for human consumption (such as dairy cows, egg-producing chickens, etc.). We recommend using a combination of products including fly baits, fly traps, sprays, and also animal treatment products as needed for fly control. If you would like to tell us more about the specific areas you need to treat, then we can better assist you.
Demon Max is not really selective, so it could potentially harm benificial insects such as bees and butterflies. To minimize this risk, apply in the early morning or in the evening when they are least active, and avoid applying directly to any blooms.
Neither Demon Max or Taurus SC can be used in any type of misting system. You can find all of the products we offer for misting systems here.
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.
No, Demon Max does not stop working once it has dried. This is a residual product, which means it will continue to kill insects after your application has dried. It will provide approximately a 30 days residual outdoors, and a 90 days residual indoors.
Demon Max is mixed at the rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water for spiders.
Yes, Demon Max is labeled for interior and exterior use and it can be used to control ants, including crazy ants, that come in contact with the treated area. You should try to treat the colony or nesting site directly. Crazy Ant mounds are not readily visible above ground. Possible nesting sites for Crazy Ants include: soil beneath landscape timbers, logs, mulch firewood and other debris. Crazy Ants may also nest inside rotting wood and tree holes. You can read our article on crazy ants for more treatment information: How to Get Rid of Crazy Ants.
Demon Max will kill most species of cockroaches, including German cockroaches. It is is mixed at the rate of 1/2 - 1 oz per gallon of water, for cockroaches. Please take a look at our Roach Control Guide for more information on doing a complete roach treatment.
Demon Max should be applied and dried prior to rainfall occurring 24 hrs following the treatment.
Demon Max is an insecticide and does not clean surfaces. It would be used for residual control of insects that contact treated areas and could be used. You would not mix with detergent nor do we recommend mixing anything with detergents as they are not designed to be used as surfactants.
Demon Max is not labeled for bed bugs. We normally recommend using one of our Bed Bug Kits to ensure that you have everything you need for a complete treatment. Please take a moment to look over our Bed Bug Guide for more information.
Demon Max should not be applied pet bedding, pets or carpet. It is not used for indoor flea eradication. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful flea eradication program. We do offer a kit for use inside and out as well as flea products for pets.
Demon Max is labed for flea control outdoors only, and it does have a strong odor. You may want to consider using our Indoor Flea Kit instead, which will give you everything you need to do a complete flea treatment. Please take a moment to look over our Flea Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Yes, Demon Max is labeled for fire ants. Per the product label you would want to use the Drench Method (Ant Mounds, Fire Ants): Apply 1-2 gal of 0.1% Demon 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. We also recommend you take a minute to look over our guide on How to Control Fire Ants.
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.
