Any insecticide concentrate you use including D-Fense SC you will only want to mix up how much product you plan to use at a time. Mixed insecticides should only be stored for a max of 48 hours.
The grass and plants do not have to be watered down prior to applying the D-Fense SC solution for most applications. Depending on the insect you are treating for some you should irrigate before treatment and some you shouldnt. If it's a lawn infesting pest like mole crickets or chinch bugs, it helps get the product to the level of the insects in the lawn by irrigating first to pull them closer to the surface. Irrigating after spraying will only wash the product away. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Yes, D Fense SC could be used along with Vendetta and Tekko Pro IGR.
We also have a great article for eliminating them here.
The active ingredient in D-Fense SC deltamethrin is a repellent. However, Zenprox EC Insecticide is a non-repellent, and can be shipped to New York.
D-fense SC is not labeled for wheel bugs. Wheel bugs do not harm humans or plants that are in the area. They are a beneficial insect, therefore we do not make recommendations for products to get rid of them.
There is not a particular time of the day that is necessary to spray D-Fense SC as long as it's sprayed 24 hours before any expected rain and avoid spraying in the heat of the day to avoid any foliage burn. We recommend spraying in the early morning or later in the evening and avoid spraying any blooms since that is when pollinators are active.
D-Fense SC should be applied 24 hours before you are expecting any rain, or before you plan to irrigate. After 24 hours, it will be rainfast and you will not need to reapply after it rains or after you water.
D-Fense SC is a great choice as part of cluster fly control. The best time to treat for this overwintering pest is in late Summer and Fall when this pest is trying to move indoors to stay warm during the winter. You can treat during warm spells and in the Spring as cluster flies move to go back outside, but you will not be able to completely eradicate them during this time. We also recommend sealing up cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and light fixtures where these insects may be able to enter or hide. Many folks will also use a fly light to help catch these insects in indoor areas.
We would recommend filling your sprayer 1/2 full of the water, put in the D-fense SC, put in the IGR, fill up the rest of your tank with water and agitate, so that all of the products are thoroughly mixed together, and spray.
D-Fense SC has a three year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. It should only be applied 25 ft away from water. We do carry Essentria IC3 that can be applied to the dock areas for spider control.
We would recommend removing the birds and their cages during the application, and until the product dries with proper ventilation. The residual of the product would be perfectly safe provided they did not come in direct contact with it. We recommend confirming with the vet if this not possible for other recommendations.
D-Fense SC and Gentrol IGR can be tank mixed together. You will add 1 fl oz of Gentrol IGR and 0.25 - 0.75 fl oz of D-Fense SC per gallon of water. Bedlam aerosol should be applied once every two weeks to cracks and crevices and other listed areas on the label. It is not necessary to apply to the same areas.
D-Fense SC is an insecticide that will kill adult beetles. You can add an Insect Growth Regulator that is labeled for Dermestid beetles such as Gentrol IGR Concentrate to your D-Fense SC solution to help control the immature stages of these and other listed insects. Be sure you are removing any infested items and cleaning the area thoroughly before applying insecticides.
The mixing rate of D-Fense SC is 0.25 fl oz per gallon of water for ladybugs. This can be reapplied every 21 days as needed.
We recommend that you apply D-Fense SC with a synergist such as Exponent for a quicker kill. Exponent will increase the speed of kill and level of control of pyrethroid, D-Fense SC. We also offer Cimexa Dust with a dust applicator for the wall voids,etc. We recommend that you treat monthly on the exterior with D-Fense SC (as weather permits) especially during July-November and the spring (when the exit hiding areas due to warmer weather). The ones that make their way inside should be vacuumed. Exclusion is a great way to help keep them outdoors as much as possible. The exterior areas can be treated with D-Fense SC and you can incorporate a surfactant (in replace of dish soap). Please take a few moments to review our treatment article for a successful eradication program on How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs.
D-Fense SC used to be the go to product for bed bug control for eradicating adults as a crack and crevice treatment (should not be the only product for treatment). However, there have been signs that some strains of bed bugs have become resistant to it since it has been used so much. Still, bed bug control has much better success if you use a variety of products. Our bed bug kits have many products that are considered the top bed bug control products. Our kits also come with full instructions. They have a very high success rate with our customers and your best chance of eliminating a bed bug infestation. We would suggest adding an IGR (insect growth regulator) called Gentrol to halt the reproductive cycle of the bedbugs. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs.
The D-Fense SC has two pour spouts because one is for measuring. You squeeze the bottom of the bottle and the product will go up the straw on the side and into the measuring cup to be mixed. Then you just need to use the cap on the small reservoir side to dispense the product. The cap on the other side is more for professionals who are mixing larger tanks of product to do many treatments or high-volume treatments. For general maintanance, you will use 0.25 fl. oz. of D-Fense SC per gallon of water. This can be sprayed every 21 days. Be sure to remove any children and pets from the area you are treating until the product has had time to dry.
D-Fense SC as well as most insecticides are the market these days are clear drying, non staining insecticides that you mix with water and spray in areas where pests are a problem. This will not damage the home no matter what material it is made out of and will not stain or cause discoloration or structural problems.
D-Fense SC is a great choice as part of a cluster fly control program. The best time to treat for this overwintering pest is in late summer and fall when this pest is trying to move indoors to stay warm during the winter. You can treat during warm spells and in the spring as cluster flies move to go back outside, but you will not be able to completely eradicate them during this time. We also recommend sealing up cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and light fixtures where these insects may be able to enter or hide. Many folks will also use a fly light to help catch these insects in indoor areas. Please take a moment to look over our article on How To Get Rid of Cluster Flies for more information.
