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.
We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young. The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless.
Per the Demon Max product label for lawn and landscape pests such as Chinch Bugs, Mole Crickets, Fleas, and Ticks: Application in combination with compatible surfactants may enhance penetration. Otherwise one would not be needed.
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.
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.
Demon Max will provide approximately 30 days residual outdoors, and 90 days residual indoors. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
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 can be used on hibiscus and other flowering plants. You should apply in the early morning or in the evening (not in the heat of the day) to avoid any accidental burning of foliage.
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.
The shelf life of Demon Max is 3-5 years if stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
No Demon Max cannot be used in a garden or on edible vegetation.
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.
Unfortunately, no Demon Max is not labeled for use on cows or any livestock or animals. You would need to use something like Martins Permethrin 10% which can be used on livestock.
Do not apply Demon Max within 5 feet of a well or cistern if using as a general pest control application.
Demon Max can be used on flowers and shrubs, but may leave an oily residue. We would recommend avoiding the blooms to avoid killing benificials such as bees and butterflies.
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.
Demon Max is not labeled for use on or around any edible vegetation.
No, Demon Max is not labeled for sod webworms. Please take a look at our Sod Webworm Control Guide.
Per the Demon Max product label, you would mix 1/2 oz to 1 oz per gallon of water. It is not a contact kill. When treating for roaches we also recommend using an insect growth regulator such as Gentrol IGR and a roach bait gel such as the Advion Roach bait gel for faster and more complete control. We also offer a Roach Bait Kit, that contains all of the components you need for a complete roach control program.
Demon Max will not prevent any fleas or other insects from getting into the house but is a great product to use outside for fleas to help control them outside. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions on treating lawns for fleas. Pets that go inside and out should be treated to help prevent fleas being brought in. Please click the link below for tick control products that can be applied to pets.
We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit which provides you with the necessary components to completely eliminating fleas in your home the most efficient way. We also have a video on that page that and in our "Learn Videos" tab that shows you step by step how to use the products.
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.
