If you are applying an insecticide such as Suspend SC to the point of dripping or runoff, then you are likely using too much product. This could cause you to go over the labeled rates for legal and safe application. If you are treating on ornamental plants, then you want to get thorough coverage without runoff; runoff would mean that the product is falling off the leaf surface rather than staying on it and drying there to protect from your target insects.
Suspend SC is safe to use around the outside perimeter of the pool.
Suspend SC should not be applied to the carpet only interior cracks and crevices quarterly. NyGuard Plus can be applied to carpet inside the structure.Suspend SC should not be applied to the carpet only interior cracks and crevices quarterly. NyGuard Plus can be applied to carpet inside the structure.Nyguard IGR can be mixed with Suspend SC as directed on the product label.
Yes, Suspend SC can be used for snow fleas. What is commonly referred to as the "snow flea" is actually a springtail and not a flea, but this particular species has a special protein which allows them to survive in very cold temperatures. Since these insects feed on decaying plant matter, it is important to locate and eliminate the conditions which favor their presence, such as cleaning up decaying plant matter near the home, fixing leaking pipes or sprinklers, and practicing good general lawn sanitation. Please take a few moments to review our article How to Get Rid of Springtails for more tips on eradicating this pest.
Suspend SC would be a great option for centipede control. You may also want to take a look at our article on Getting Rid of Centipedes for more information.
Suspend SC is effective in direct sunlight, but if you do plan to treat in areas with direct sunlight, we would recommend Suspend Polyzone instead, as it has a special polymer coating which enables it to last longer under those direct UV rays. Suspend Polyzone will last up to 90 days outdoors, whereas Suspend SC will only last for about 30.
When looking to tank mix products like an insecticide and herbicide together, you want to follow the most restrictive labeling of the two and be sure that anywhere you may be looking to get insect control is not close to any desirable vegetation like bushes when its mixed with your weed control product. For lawn pests like ants, millipedes, and fleas it would be safe to mix the two so long as you keep the herbicide away from any plants it could harm around the lawn if drift were to occur. In those areas we would recommend only using the Suspend by itself.
Suspend SC is not a systemic product. It is not labeled for use on any type of edible vegetation.
No Suspend SC? should not be mixed with Temprid FX. ? Doing so can change the products formulations and effectiveness. Only products that are labeled to mixed together with an insecticide can do so, like Archer IGR? or Exciter insecticide.
It is best to triple rinse any equipment used to make an application of an insecticide such as Suspend SC? prior to using the sprayer for any other chemical application. Simply use warm water to rinse out the tank and spray through the wand. Repeat this 3 times prior to adding new chemical to the sprayer. You could also use a tank cleaner such as Monterey Spray Tank Cleaner.
There are no temperature restrictions for applying Suspend SC.
Mixed Suspend SC solution must be used or discarded within 24 hours.
No, it is not recommended to use Suspend SC since it would damage the hive also. I would check with your local beekeepers for treatment advice on hive beetles since a lot of products have known resistance in certain areas.
Yes, Suspend SC is great for treating spiders and their food source (which naturally drives them away from the area). This product would not prevent spiders from forming webs as they have to come in contact with the treated area in order for it to kill them. To actually prevent spider webs it would be better to use a product like Web Out.
Suspend SC is labeled for earwigs and when used according to the product label will do a great job helping you to eliminate this pest.
Suspend SC can safely be applied to trees as directed on the product label. Pets should be out of the area during treatment and until dry.
Yes, Suspend SC is labeled to kill armyworms. For lawns, the application rate is 0.4fl to 0.6fl oz per 2 gallons of water per 1000 sq ft. Please view the full product label for more information.
Spraying Suspend SC in freezing temperatures can cause the product to freeze and not function properly. There should also not be a need to apply it in those temperatures since there is not any insect activity present during those times.
Yes, Suspend Sc is labeled for Carpenter Ants at the rate of 0.75 to 1.5 fl oz per gallon of water. View the full product label for more information.
Review our Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for additional helpful information for indoor/outdoor Carpenter Ant Control.
For maximum effectiveness, Suspend SC should be stored at room temperature. We suggest replacing if it was exposed to freezing temperatures.
