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.
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.
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.
Mixed Suspend SC solution must be used or discarded within 24 hours.
There are no temperature restrictions for applying Suspend SC.
Yes, Suspend SC can be used on the green leaves of a hydrangea plant. Be sure to apply later in the evening.
No Suspend SC cannot be poured down drains for drain flies. We would recommend our Drain Fly Kit , it contains all the products you should need to successfully treat your drain fly problem, and it includes products that are safe for use in household drains. We also have a guide here that explains the best treatment.
Yes, Suspend SC is labeled to control boxelder bugs. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble measuring Suspend SC into the measuring side. The product can be measured by squeezing the bottle and allowing it to go up the straw on the side of the bottle to fill the measuring side. Once measured to the amount you want (1.5-2oz) you fill it into your gallon sprayer and spray. Please make sure to agitate the mixture first before applying.
Please take a moment to view our How to Use Suspend SC.Insecticide Video.
Suspend SC will kill Carpenter Bees and Wasps that contact a treated surface or that are sprayed directly with it. For an instant kill of flying stinging insects, you may also want to consider a knockdown spray such as Wasp Freeze.
Suspend SC is not labled to be used in a misting machine or fogger however can be used in handpump sprayers, backpack sprayers and mist blowers.
Unfortunately, per the product label the maximum mix rate of Suspend SC is 1.5 fl oz per gallon of water depending on the insects you are targeting. We cannot advise mixing insecticides at a higher rate than the product label by the manufacturer due to a few reasons.
The product labels for insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc have been reviewed and approved by the EPA and, therefore, provides the legally amount allowed to be applied per application or per year for that pesticide or herbicide. The Label is the Law.
Second, the manufacturers and reseach teams spend months/years and money into into developing and testing products before product labels are issued, approved and available for retail. The application rates listed on the product labels have been proven scientifically to be effective for treating the pests/weeds/diseases on that label therefore mixing at a higher rate than what is recommended is not going to necessarily going to be better or give faster results. In fact, using too much product can cause undesired effects like insect repellency, unnecessary risk to people and non-target animals, and simply wasting your time and money.
If you are looking for a product as a contact kill spray that is safe for crevices and open air spaces of the home you can use a product like Microcare Aerosol. For a residual product to use along crevices, windows, and baseboards you could apply a product like Gentrol Complete which will last for at least several weeks on the surface continuing to kill anything that crawls over or lands on the treated surfaces. You will want to determine what species of gnat you have in the home so you can locate and eliminate the breeding site and source of it in your home.
No, Suspend SC cannot be used in a fogger. Please take a few minutes to read over our roach control guide to learn how to successfully control roaches.
Suspend SC should be applied when temperatures are above freezing. After the application has dried, the low temperatures will not impact the application, even it gets below freezing.
Per the product label for Suspend SC when treating fire ant mounds: Apply a mound drench. Dilute 1.5 oz per one gallon of water. Gentrly sprinkle 1-2 gallons of diluted insecticide over the surface of each mound and surrounding area to a 2 foot diameter. For best results apply in cool weather 65 to 80 degrees or in early morning or late evening hours. Treat new mounds as they appear.
