No, Demon WP would not penetrate into the wood to reach the powder post beetles.
BoraCare would be recommended to treat raw wood (no paint, stain/finish of any kind) for wood destroying insects such as powderpost beeltes and termites. Spray all sides of the wood, and if the wood is thicker than 5x5 inches thick, you would need to do 2 coats to make sure the product penetrates to the center of the wood, Boracare lasts for the life of the wood (indoors/protected from the elements) and will kill the beetles as they eat their way out of the wood and emerge, as well as protect it from new infestations down the road. View the BoraCare product label for more information.
You should still expect to see some activity of the beetles even after treating, as they only are killed through ingesting the treated wood, and you cannot stop/control when the life cycles try to emerge.
For smaller applications areas or if treating wood that is painted, stained or sealed, Jecta would be an alternative option. Drill holes iinto the wood where powderpost beetles have been observed and insert Jecta into the holes for direct colony treatment. This product will also absorb into the wood and then last the life of the wood. Same process as with BoraCare, as the insects consume the wood from the inside they will die from eating the treated wood. View the Jecta product label for more information.
Demon WP Insecticide is labeled for German roaches however will only kill roaches that come into contact with the treated area and does not have any transfer qualities which is important in eliminating an active roach infestation. This is not a contact kill and take 1-3 weeks to kill the roaches that have contacted the treated areas.
The best treatment for German Roaches as they reproduce quickly and in large numbers would be to use a combination of products along with diligent repeat treatments every 14 days.
Please view our Roach Control Kits and Roach Treatment Guide for more information.
Demon WP Insecticide should only be applied along baseboards and in cracks and crevices when used inside. When applied around hard floors be sure to avoid the edges where you apply when mopping or you will remove the product. If you applied across an entire floor you should mop to remove as soon as possible.
Demon WP Insecticide is safe for children and pets after it has dried.
Demon WP Insecticide should not be applied in or around drains in any way which would interfere with plumbing. Please refer to the manufacturer's product label for complete application instructions, and use only as directed.
Demon WP Insecticide can be applied around water pipes located under sinks, in cabinets, bathrooms, kitchens, etc when mixed according to the product label. This cannot be applied directly in sinks, tubs, or drainsl.
If treating outdoors, you will want to use caution so that the treatment solution is not introduced into the gravel and/or pipe drainage system which may be located on the exterior of the foundation in close proximity to the footing of the structure.
Demon WP is not specifically labeled to treat tussock moth caterpillars.
We found an article by the University of California Ag Extension Office explaining how to treat and prevent these pests.
The article states, “Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is known to control tussock moth larvae, especially if applied when most larvae are young. Bacillus thuringiensis kills only caterpillars (butterfly and moth larvae) that feed on sprayed foliage. A second application of Bt about 7 to 10 days after the first is recommended because of its short persistence.”
We would not recommend spraying Demon WP while the birds are in the room. Remove all animals from the home/rooms while treating and until the application has dried. This could take anywhere between 2-3 hours.
Yes, Demon WP Insecticide is labeled for wasps. It will be effective for the control and eradication of wasps, as long as the wasps come in contact with the product. Application rate is mixing 1 to 2 packets per gallon of water.
Please view the product label for more information.
Demon WP Insecticide will kill listed insects that cross the treated areas. It is labeled for the control of cockroaches, or "water bugs".
You should also refer to our Cockroach Treatment Guide for recommendations on all of the necessary steps for effective roach elimination, and for links to related products.
No Demon WP cannot be used for an in-home delivery system. For in-home delivery systems, you can use either Optigard Flex Liquid or Tandem Insecticide. Be sure to follow the product label for dilution and application rates.
Demon WP Insecticide is not labeled for bed bugs. Below is our guide on how to get rid of bed bugs,
https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs-a-449.html
No, Demon WP Insecticide is not labeled for bed bug control. Bed Bugs require a combination of products in order to fully eradicate an infestation as well as repeat treatments every 7-14 days. The best route to go is one of our Bed Bug Control Kits that has all the products you will need to treat. Which kit you choose depends on the number of rooms you need to treat. Treating with an insecticide alone will not eradicate bed bugs. Each kit is designed to treat a different size home or number of rooms, so you can choose the one best suited to the areas that are affected by the pest problem. The kits come with all the products needed to do a complete treatment in all the places bed bugs can hide and enough product to complete roughly 4 repeat applications. Repeat applications are necessary to fully eradicate them. Every home and infestation is different, so you will need to make diligent and meticulous treatments with the products every 7-14 days until you can go 30 days in a row with no signs of live bed bugs and no new bites on the occupants of the home. You can view our step by step guide on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more tips and information.
Demon WP can be used on ornamental plants only (do not use on edible vegetation). You can find products safe for use under our Edible Garden category.
Yes, Demon WP Insecticide could be harmful to cats in its original form, not mixed with water and dried. We recommend reaching out to your veterinarian for more information.
Demon WP Insecticide is not labeled for lady Asian beetles. However, Suspend SC is.
