Demon Max can be used under second story porches for spider control. Be sure to mix the product at 1.3 fl oz per gallon of water. This can be done every 21 days as needed.
If you have older siding and are wanting to treat for boxelder bugs and other overwintering pests on the side of the home, as well as mosquitoes and various other insects, we would not suggest going with the Demon Max. The oils in the product are very likely to stain the side of the home. We would suggest going with a product like Talstar P instead since it will dry clear, there will be no risk of staining or discoloring, it is low odor and can be used for overwintering pests as well as mosquitoes and others. Talstar is mixed between 0.5 - 1 oz per gallon of water and can be used monthly or quarterly for pest control. If your neighbors are not treating then yes that will certainly make your applications a bit more of an uphill battle so try to encourage them to treat as well or see if they will allow you to treat the main areas of insect populations as well. You can spray trees and bushes for boxelder and beetle control to help reduce the numbers that make their way to your home.
Demon Max should be stored in an area that is not exposed to extreme hot or cold. We recommend that you store in a cool, for a three year shelf life from the date of purchase. If mixed with water, it should be used within 24 hrs.
No, Demon Max is not labeled for use on fruit trees or anything edible and will not treat disease. We would recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to determine what is causing the leaves to curl on your lime tree so that we can recommend an appropriate product for you.
Demon Max is mixed at a rate of 1/2 to 1 fl oz per gallon of water which is how it is best mixed. For a pint you would use 1/8 of either of those rates, a very small amount.
Yes, Demon Max will work for spiders, including brown recluse. Please take a look at our Spider Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
It will be difficult for any product to last over 30 days in extreme heat and direct sunlight, however, we would recommend an encapsulated product for the longest residual. Demon Max has an oil base, while the Bifen IT is a water-based insecticide (Bifen XTS is oil-based). It may last a bit longer than Bifen IT, but would have similar residual to Bifen XTS. Great options for longer residual in more severe weather would be either Suspend Polyzone or Cyzmic CS.
Demon Max would be applied once a month outside and once every 90 days inside.
For effective control, you should reapply Demon WP or Demon Max (they each contain the same active ingredient- WP will dry with a white film to surfaces treated) every 4 weeks through the carpenter bee season. Usually carpenter bees come twice a year, once in the spring and then again in early fall. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees for a successful program.
Demon Max should not be applied indoors for flea treaments. Conquer can be applied with an IGR (such as Precor IGR or Archer IGR) for fleas indoors. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful eradication program. We do offer an Indoor Flea Kit that can be applied to floor surfaces for treatment also.
Demon Max is labeled for flies and should be applied 25 ft away from any bodies of water. It may only provide temporary relief for where the insect lands. For the Buffalo Gnat nest, you want something that will provide an instant knock down like CB- 80 aerosol.
While Demon Max can have some knock down properties, it is not considered a contact kill product. It is a residual insecticide that once dry will last on the surface 3-6 months indoors (although you would respray more frequently for an active infestation) and 30-60 days outdoors depending on how the elements effect it over time.
Demon Max is not labeled to be used in vehicles. We would recommend that you vacuum thoroughly and then apply something like D-Force HPX that is specifically labeled for use in automobiles and for spider control.
Yes, if you were to pressure wash an area where Demon Max was applied, you likely will need to reapply. If you can, pressure wash first, and then apply the Demon Max after the area has dried.
Due to Demon Max being an oil based product it has the potential to stain almost any surface depending on how pourous it is and how heavy it is applied. 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. If you would like a water based product that would cover a wide range of insects and that wouldnt stain, you could go with something like Suspend SC.
