The shelf life of Suspend Polyzone is normally 3-5 years if you store it properly in a room temperature stable evironment ,out of direct sunlight. The chances of it being effective after that time is unlikely.
Temprid SC has two active ingredients in it, while Suspend SC only has one. They also have different active ingredients in them. The active ingredient is Suspend SC is deltamethrin. The active ingredients in Temprid SC are imidacloprid beta cyfluthrin. and Both are labeled for the same types of insects and the residual is the same indoors (approximately 90 days) and outdoors (approximately 30 days).
Suspend Polyzone and Suspend SC? share the same active ingredient but their formulations are very different. Suspend SC will only last for about 30 days outdoors (90 days indoors) while Suspend Polyzone has been tested and will last for 90 days outdoors. Suspend Polyzone has a unique poly coating over the particles of the product which protects it from weathering and makes the residual last longer. Suspend Polyzone was also designed to stay up on the surface of even very porous areas such as concrete or wood which makes the product more available to insects. Suspend SC and Suspend Polyzone cannot be applied to animals including dogs.
We do not recommend that you do the treatment of Suspend Polyzone, but rather have someone else spray for you just to stay on the side of caution during pregnancy. We recommend that you stay out of the treated area until it has completely dried and then it would be safe to return to.
Yes, Suspend Polyzone can be applied using a hose end applicator. Be sure you follow the product label so that you are applying the correct amount of product per area.
Any edibles that have been sprayed with Suspend Polyzone are not fit for consumption and should be discarded. If bees land in areas treated with the Suspend Polyzone, the insecticide can be toxic to them.
Suspend Polyzone will work great on Scorpions. The Microencapsulation is stronger to give you a longer residual at a strong 3 months.
The Suspend Polyzone MSDS label recommends the following precautions when applying:
Eye/Face Protection: Tightly fitting Safety Goggles
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant nitrile rubber gloves
Body Protection: Wear long-sleeved and long pants and shoes plus socks
Respiratory Protection: When respirators are rquired, select NIOSH approved equipment based on actual or potential airborne concentrations and in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and/or industry recommendations.
The mixing ratio of Suspend Polyzone is 0.25-1.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water for mosquitoes. It is recommended that you treat at the higher ratio, which is 1.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water for your first treatment, and for subsequent treatments, use 0.25 fl. oz. per gallon of water. For 50 gallons of water, you will use 12.5-75 fl. oz.
Suspend Polyzone is labeled to eradicate adult ticks only that contact the treated surfaces. We recommend that you add an insect growth regulator (IGR) such as Archer IGR.
Suspend Polyzone is safe to apply in poultry houses when animals are not present until treated areas are completely dry. We do not recommend treating areas where animals graze.