Suspend Polyzone Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Suspend Polyzone is only for treating cracks and crevices inside, it cannot be used as a broadcast across floors.  Tengard is an option that has the same active as Dragnet.  For hard surfaces though you do not need to treat the entire floor.  Treatment should be more directed to cracks and crevices on hardwood and tile floors as that is where the eggs and young would be. Please see our Flea Treatment Guide for more tips and information about treating this pest.

Suspend Polyzone is not specifically labeled for clover mites. We would suggest applying Bifen IT. Bifen IT is labeled to treat for clover mites when used accordingly. Clover mites are barely smaller than a pinhead. You may notice clover mites as dark red moving specks which occur in large numbers. They are generally found crawling aroudn doors, windows, sidings, curtains, or furniture. Be sure to treat the ground at least 5-10 feet from the structure where you are seeing the clover mites.

Once the Suspend Polyzone is dry, the residual is approximately 90 days outdoors. Rain and/or irrigation does not affect the product once it has dried, and does not become hazardous after rain. 

We would recommend Suspend Polyzone when treating Palmetto Bugs. The Palmetto Bug, also known as the American Cockroach, or waterbug, is reddish-brown in color, about 1.5 inches in length, and has wings but will seldom actually fly. Getting rid of this pest requires patience, persistence, and a combination of both chemical and non-chemical methods.

Step 1) Non Chemical Methods for Palmetto Bug Control

Sanitation 
Like most pests, Palmetto Bugs require 3 things to thrive-food, water, and harborage. If you can eliminate even one of these things through proper sanitation, the roach population will be forced to either die or move someplace else.

• Discard old boxes and piles of papers where roaches can hide.
• Use a waste bin or trash can with a tight-fitting lid and keep trash in a closed plastic bag overnight.
• Fix leaky drains and faucets; roaches can live on water alone.
• Clean kitchen appliances thoroughly
• Empty pet food containers at night, or place them on the back porch or in a plastic bag.
• Vacuum regularly, and restrict food consumption to one room of the house. This will help keep Palmetto Bugs and other pests from spreading into other areas such as bedrooms.

Exclusion
Palmetto Bugs prefer to live outdoors, but will easily set up residence indoors if they can find their way inside. Exclusion is about keeping Palmetto Bugs out or at least making it harder for them to get in.

• Caulk and repair holes around doors, windows, water pipes, and baseboards.
• Place mesh screens over windows, floor drains, and vents. These places serve as roach hideaways.
• Windows and doors should fit tightly and squarely within their frames to prevent both harborage and entry from outside.

Step 2) Chemical Methods for Palmetto Bug Control

Dust Cracks & Crevices

• The dusts that works best against Palmetto Bugs is Delta Dust and CB Borid Boric Acid.
• Using a hand duster and following label instructions, apply dust liberally where roaches travel--underneath and behind baseboards, behind wall outlets, in wall voids, in cupboards and cabinets, and underneath appliances such as washers and dryers.

Apply a Liquid Residual to the Perimeter

• Suspend SC, or Suspend Polyzone provide excellent control when mixed in a 2-gallon sprayer and applied at a low-pressure setting.
• Spray indoors along baseboards, especially in corners; window and door frames, on the underside of the furniture, behind bookshelves, and in other problem areas as listed on the product label. With Palmetto bugs, the outer perimeter of the home or structure should also be treated.
• Residual sprays need to be reapplied every month to every 3 months, depending on the level of infestation.

Baits

• Use Niban FG in attics, basements, and crawlspaces where Palmetto Bugs enter, and
• For added protection, spread DeltaGard G Granules outdoors in pine straw and mulched areas surrounding the infested structure.

Kill ‘em on Contact 
Contact sprays will kill roaches immediately on contact, and can also be used to "flush out" roaches from suspected harborages. Contact Sprays for Palmetto Bugs include CB-80 Extra, Cy-Kick, D-Force HPX, 565 Plus XLO.

Don't Skip the IGR!
An IGR is a chemical used to disrupt and impede the life cycle of insects in the egg and larvae stage of development. The idea with an IGR is that if an insect cannot reach adulthood, it cannot reproduce. In short, IGR is a form of "birth control" for Palmetto Bugs and other pests, which helps to keep populations under control by preventing current and future infestations.

• The most common and effective IGR for roach control is Gentrol IGR, which comes in an aerosol , concentrated liquid, and point-source tablet. 
   
• We recommend Gentrol IGR Concentrate to be added to your hand sprayer and sprayed right along with your baseboard chemical (Suspend SC, or Suspend Polyzone . 
• For kitchen and bathroom areas, Gentrol Aerosol is the formulation of choice. Using the straw attachment, the IGR should be applied liberally to all visible cracks and crevices, including underneath, behind, and alongside appliances, behind outlets, along pipe collars, inside wall voids, and on top of kitchen cabinets near the ceiling. 
   
• Continue to apply IGR every 4 to 6 weeks for up to 6 months, or until all signs of infestation have been eliminated.

Both Demand CS and Suspend Polyzone are considered repellents so insects are able to detect that either product has been applied to an area.  This does not mean that they are repelled from the area as they do have to contact the product to be effected by it.  

Suspend Polyzone is toxic to bees that may come in contact with it. We recommend to apply when bees are less active to avoid harming them.

Suspend Polyzone can be used for scorpions.  Per the product label: Treat areas where scorpions may hide. Treat known or suspected harborages on and around exterior walls. Apply spot treatments into cracks, crevices, weep holes or other access points into hollow block walls or masonry veneer. Spray around and beneath stones and along rocky areas. Scorpions will often harbor beneath the bark on trees, so inspect these areas and treat as required. When possible, remove piles of debris and building materials near the exterior wall that can harbor the pests. Apply a perimeter treatment to the exterior walls and adjacent soil. You may treat around piles of firewood, but do not treat firewood with this product

We would recommend using Suspend Polyzone. This product features a proprietary polymer layer that protects the active ingredient from weather, irrigation and mechanical abrasion which is perfect for Florida weather. This will last approximately 90 days indoors and outdoors. Be sure to spray around the perimeter of your home, around windows and doors, etc. when treating outdoors. Indoors, you will spray around baseboards, cracks and crevices. The mixing ratio is 0.75 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for animals and children to return to the area. It is important to keep in mind that millipedes breed in moist, dark areas, so look for ways you can make the environment less conducive for these insects. See our General Pest Prevention Guide for information on how to use good sanitation and exclusion to eliminate these an other pests from your home.

Suspend Polyzone is a great option for use in and around your yard for gnat control. This product has a residual of 90 days outdoors and indoors. It features a proprietary polymer layer that protects the active ingredient from weather, irrigation, and mechanical abrasion.  Please see the product label for complete application instructions.  

It would be recommended to remove birds from any treated areas during treatment and for at least a few hours after application as birds can be highly sensitive to chemicals.  Suspend Polyzone is only applied along baseboards and in cracks and crevices so very limited indoor areas as directed on the product label. 

 

Suspend Polyzone would last 90 days outside.  Another option is a microencapsulated product like Cyzmic CS which can last 60-90 days outside.

Per the product label, you should rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes and contact your local poison control center or family physician. You should also do the same if you suspect you have inhaled a significant amount of Suspend Polyzone.

Suspend Polyzone is safe in homes that have children and pets if used as directed on the product label. They should not be in the treated area during application and when the surfaces are wet. They can re-enter when completely dried. The scent has a sweet characteristic, mild odor that eventually dissipates. We recommend that you do not spray with any liquids if your lungs hurt and you have asthma attacks and COPD. We recommend that you apply a professional roach bait gel such as the Maxforce bait stations and consult with your doctor for treatments that are safe for you. We do offer non-poisonous glue boards also.

Suspend Polyzone cannot be used on or around edible vegetation.  It cannot be applied within 5 feet of a well. 

Suspend Polyzone is considered a repellent because insects can detect it. This does not mean they are truly repelled from the area they can just choose to avoid it as they know something is there. They must contact the treated area to be effected by the product though