While its possible the Suspend or other similar active ingredient products could potentially control bermudagrass mites, the only product specifically listed for their control that we are aware of is the Triple Crown Insecticide.
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 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.
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 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.
Suspend SC Insecticide can be applied to lawns, landscape beds, etc that are surrounding the pool however should not be hard surfaces such as concrete, decks, patios, etc that border the pool directly. Once treated areas in lawns, landscape beds, etc have dried, it is safe for normal activity around the pool areas even if they were to get wet.
Please view and follow the product label directions.
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.
Pets should not be present during the initial application of Suspend SC or while wet. Once completely dry, it is safe for their return.
Suspend SC is a very popular product for stink bugs and widely used by our customers. The key to stink bug control is to treat in the fall when the stink bugs normally look for entry into a home. Even more important is to make sure there are no cracks around windows or under doors. You should seal all cracks and holes with caulk or other suitable material to prevent entry from stink bugs and other pests during the fall and winter.
If using a fan or cone spray nozzle pattern instead of a pin stream when applying Suspend SC Insecticide, it’s going to provide a wider spray along baseboards, under cabinets, sinks, around windows, etc. This would be fine and in accordance to the product label. If there is any overspray of concern, you can remove this with warm soap/water or normal cleaning practices.
Suspend SC can be applied to ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs as long as you are following the instructions on the product label. This product should not be used on any type of edible vegetation at all. As long as you are following the instructions, this product should not harm your plants.
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.
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.
Suspend SC leaves virtually no odor or staining when applied indoors as directed on the product label.
Suspend SC and Talstar P should not be tank mixed together as they have the same modes of action and would hinder results. You would wnat to use one or the other but not both together nor should these be cross treated and applied in the same areas.
A non ionic surfactant can be used with Talstar P to treat for mites per the product label. The Supspend SC product label does not advise or state a Surfactant is required.
Please view our Crazy Ant Treatment Article for more information.