Lambdastar 9.7% CS from Rockwell Labs makes use of the advanced EcoCap technology that utilizes vegetable oil instead of petroleum products (like the LambdaStar Ultracap 9.7%) to be more environmentally safe.
Yes Lambda Star 9.7% CS is the generic brand of Equil Lambda. Both have the same active ingredient and concentration (Lambda-cyhalothrin - 9.7%)
No, Lambdastar 9.7 CS Insecticide is not labeled for use around edibles.
LambdaStar 9.7% CS Insecticide to maintain a good barrier should be appied at least once every 2-3 months.
LambdaStar 9.7 is a great insecticide for all sorts of pests including mosquitoes around the home. Our top product however for mosquito control is Talstar P which we recommend the most and is also a little more cost effective. You can look over our Mosquito Control Guide to see all the different steps and products to use to effectively get rid of mosquitoes around your home.
LambdaStar 9.7% CS Insecticide is mixed at 0.2 to .0.8 fl oz per gallon of water depending on the pest you are treating for. You can find complete instructions on the product label here.
Butterflies and bees are insects and would be affected by LambdaStar 9.7% CS Insecticide in the same way the target pests like ants and spiders would be. The best way to reduce the chance of harming the bees, butterflies, or other beneficial insects is to spray later in the day when they are less active, and try to avoid spraying blooms of flowers and plants they would be using for pollenation.
When using LambdaStar 9.7% CS Insecticide, it can take minutes to hours to kill millipedes that have contacted the treated surfaces. The active ingredient needs time to work through the follicle of the insect to the central nervous system. For more information on eradicating this pest, please review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Millipedes.