Demon Max is not labeled for bedbugs. We suggest applying the products in one of our Bedbug Kits. It will take non-chemical and chemical efforts for a minimum of 6-8 weeks to eliminate this insect. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for information on a successful eradication program.
Demon Max is labeled for milipedes, and will eliminate the ones that are in the area currently. There are a few things that you can do to possibly stop them from coming to the area to begin with. Habitat modification is key to reducing your milipede population. Since they live in and eat organic matter, try to remove as much excess organic matter as possible like piles of weeds, leaves, etc. Over-mulching and overwatering also can create damp environments for many pests, not only millpedes. Avoid overwatering, and use rocks or other materials instead of mulch if possible. Always pick fruit and vegetables,if they are in your area, as soon as they are ripe to prevent millipedes (and other pests) from using them as a food source.
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.
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.
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.
Demon Max would be applied once a month outside and once every 90 days inside.
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 mixed at the rate of 1 oz. per gallon of water for spiders.
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 will kill leaf cutter ants that are directly contacted with the spray but will have no result on the ants that stay in the nest. Leaf cutter ants can be a difficult pest to get rid of. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. According to several university websites MaxForce Ant Bait Granules containing hydramethlynon are somewhat effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times. DeltaGard Granules are one of the only products actually labeled for leaf cutter ants. The product label recommends treating the mounds directly and lightly watering the granules in. Again, it may take several treatments to get the desired results. We also recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to see if they have any recommendations for products that have worked for other people in your region.
Demon Max cannot be used indoors or on carpeting. If you would like to give us more information about what pest(s) you need to treat, we will be happy to recommend an alternative product.
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.
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.
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.
