No, Demon WP Insecticide cannot be applied to porous surfaces. You should direct applications to the lawn/soil/landscaped areas around these areas.
No, Demon WP can be used safely on flowers and ornamentals if applied according to the instructions on the product label.
As long as the product label instructions are followed and the product is only applied to places indicated on the label, the product should not be harmful to humans or pets.
Though Demon WP Insecticide is not labeled for Jerusalem crickets (aka potato bugs) specifically, it is labeled for crickets in general, so it should take care of them.
Demon WP Insecticide are usually not removed after application so that it can continue to kill insects for up to 90 days. It is best to leave it there as long as there is activity.
While we cannot confirm or deny if Demon WP Insecticide can cause cancer we can say that the product is safe when used as directed on the product label per the manufacturer. People and pets should be out of the area during treatment until dry, a few hours is best. We do have the Safety Data Sheet with information that might help.
We do recommend cleaning up the borax first so the Demon WP can contact the surface you are trying to apply it to. Borax and Demon applied in the same area would not pose a threat however.
Once Demon WP is dry (timing can vary), it is okay to put your belongings back into the cabinets. Depending on how thoroughly you sprayed the cabinets and how much residue is left behind, it is up to you if you want to wipe it out as well before replacing your belongings.
Demon WP Insecticide can safely be used on shrubs.
Demon WP is not really selective, so unfortunately it is possible that butterflies or bees could be harmed if they were to come into contact with a treated area. To minimize this risk, it is recommended to apply in the early morning or in the evening when these insects are least likely to be foraging, and not to apply to any flowering vegetation.
Demon WP used to come in a bulk jar of wettable powder that you measured out with a measuring scoop. That jar has been continued. The Demon WP envelopes contain the same product but comes in pre-measured packets that you drop into your spray tank. The packet is soluble in water and when the packet disintegrates it releases the wettable powder into the spray tank. Same product, no measuring required now.
Yes, after the application of Demon WP Insecticide has dried, it is perfectly safe to sleep in the room.
Demon WP Insecticide should not be applied to the bed or furniture. It is labeled for cracks and crevices only.
The 1 lb. jars of Demon WP Insecticide were discontinued by the EPA. It is only available in the envelope now.
Demon WP Insecticide is not labeled for bagworms. As an alternative, you can look at using a product like Talstar P. Please also check out our article "How to Control Bagworms".
No, Demon WP Insecticide cannot be applied to any type of furniture.
Mix one packet of Demon WP Insecticide to one gallon of water and make sure it dissolves completely before you begin spraying. This mixture will treat 1,000 sq ft and you will need to re-treat every 14 days (do not treat daily) as needed for flea control. Most folks find they have to do between 2-4 treatments to get rid of the fleas for good along with the use of an IGR such as Archer IGR. You may want to look over our Flea Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
While Demon WP Insecticide will kill carpenter ants, it will not allow you to kill the colony, which is necessary to eradicate a carpenter ant infestation. Our Indoor Ant Kit contains the necessary products to eradicate an entire colony of carpenter ants indoors. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Guide for great information on getting rid of carpenter ants.
When applying Demon WP Insecticide indoors, it is labeled for indoor cracks and crevices including the baseboards, behind the refrigerator, etc. We do NOT recommend applying this product to the countertops or food prep surface areas. If during treatment you feel this product may have gotten on the countertop, you can use soap and water to remove the product.
