Suspend SC Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Leroy

03/27/2018

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How much Suspend SC do I mix with water for bedbugs?

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You will mix 1.5 fl oz of Suspend SC per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft of crack and crevice areas. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs and our Control Kits for a successful program.

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Asked by Emma from Cullman, Al

06/18/2018

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Is Suspend SC ok for use indoors for flea control?
I've sprayed about 8 gallons of Deltamethrin mixed with the Precor about every other day and still see about 3 to 4 fleas a day. I even vacuum every other day. This is my concrete basement. Does the poison continue to work everyday. Or do I need to try something else. It has helped but hasn't gotten rid of them all. Am I doing the correct thing?? Please help.

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No, you’ve been treating too often and with too much product. The main thing to know when dealing with fleas is that there is no overnight fix for them, it can take multiple applications to completely eliminate them sometimes 2-3 treatments or more. You also want to make sure that you are following the instructions on the product labels that you are using. Suspend SC is not labeled to be used anymore often than once every 21 days. Per the product label for indoor applications, you should also only apply as a coarse, low pressure crack and crevice spot treatment to problem areas and infested habitats. Do not treat entire floor, carpet or floor coverings. Do not apply as a space spray. Application to furniture should be restricted to areas where prolonged contact by humans will not occur. Care should be taken to limit spot treatment to pet beds and infested floor coverings. Suspend SC would not be a good choice for indoor flea control because it can only be used over cracks and crevices. For indoors, we would highly recommend our Indoor Flea Kit . It is our most popular product for indoor flea control and is usually the final treatment that people end up using that works when they have tried everything else. Please read over our Flea Treatment Guide, refer to section 2.2.

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Asked by Catherine from Silver Spring, Md

07/17/2018

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Does Suspend harm beneficial insects e.g. honeybees and ladybugs?

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Suspend SC can kill beneficial insects like bees and butterflies if they contact a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose and is labeled for asian lady beetles aka lady bugs. It is not really selective in the insects it kills.

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Asked by Rusty

07/05/2010

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Can Suspend SC be used to treat bagworms with a garden hose type sprayer?
If this is not recommended, can Talstar One be used as a substitute for the same type application?

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Yes. Suspend SC can be used in a hose end sprayer to treat for bagworms as long as you can properly calibrate the hose end sprayer to apply the correct amount of product per gallon of water. The Suspend SC product label recommends 8 oz of product per 100 gallons of water. Applications should start in April and continue monthly through June for bagworm control. (treatments should start around the time when the larva move out of the mother's bag and before they make their own bags) Be sure foliage is sprayed thoroughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage. While both Suspend SC and Talstar P can be used for bagworm control, Talstar is the most recommended for bagworm control because it is known to be super gentle on most plants, trees and bushes. Talstar may also be easier to measure for this use, .25 ounce per 1,000 sq ft.

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Asked by Noel

09/05/2010

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Which is better Cynoff EC or Suspend SC?
This is for general use/prevention inside and outside of my house. I live in Missouri, and I have a cat.

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Cynoff EC and Suspend SC are both great products and both would do a great job for your needs. Cynoff EC contains the active ingredient cypermethrin which is known to be one of the most effective active ingredients for spider control, but Cynoff EC also has a very limited product label. Suspend SC on the other hand has a much broader label and is one of our best sellers for general pest control.

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Asked by Mike from Ooltewah,tn

08/12/2011

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How often should I use Suspend SC outside?
Also, how often can i use Termidor outside.

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All insecticides have different times they will last outside which is mainly dependant on where you live, climate, how hot or how much rain you have, etc. Suspend typically will last for 60 days but can be applied more often or less often depending on where you live. Termidor is typically applied every 3 to 4 months around the perimeter for best results.

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Asked by Alecia from Casper, Wy

08/19/2011

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Approximately how long will it take to kill spiders with Suspend SC?
I sprayed it directly on 2 hobo spiders and they seem unaffected by it

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While Suspend SC offers a long lasting residual to keep killing insects even after it has dried it is not an immediate knockdown product. Suspend SC will take a few hours to kill spiders even if they are sprayed directly with the product. If you need something with an immediate knockdown you will need to use an aerosol pyrethrin spray such as 565 Plus XLO or Microcare.

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Asked by Debbie from Arvada, Colorado

11/28/2011

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Tiny black bugs in crevices and corners of carpet. Don't go into kitchen or anywhere else.
They are so small that they almost look like mold but I have dug up a couple and they are hard shelled, tiny bugs. They like moisture because when I shampooed the carpet, they got worse. When I steamed the carpet, they got worse. I can't stand it, please help! will this work?

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Unfortunately without seeing the insect we have no way to identify it. We recommend you either call a professional pest control company and have them come out and do a free inspection (most companies offer a free inspection/identification) or take samples of the insect to your local cooperative extension office to have the insects identified. Once you have the insects identified we can help you select the products you will need to eliminate them.

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Asked by Jeff from New London, Nc

04/16/2012

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Can Suspend SC be used on my dock to control spiders?
I am concerned about spraying the dock on the overspray getting into the lake. Will Suspend SC hurt the fish and wildlife in the lake? Is this the best product to use around the house and the dock?

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Suspend SC is toxic to aquatic life and care should be taken to make sure it does not get into the water. We do carry Essentria IC3 which can be safely used around water as it not toxic to fish or other aquatic animals. Essentria IC3 is labeled for spiders as well as many other insects and would be a good choice for you.

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Asked by Julius from St. Louis, Mo

04/18/2012

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Is Suspend SC micro-encapsulated?

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Suspend SC is not microencapsulated. Suspend SC is a suspended concentrate. Products that have CS after their names such as Cy-Kick CS and Demand CS are capsulated suspensions.

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Asked by Charles from Highlands

06/05/2012

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My Tropical plants have scale. Will Suspend SC kill scale?

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Suspend SC is labeled for scale insects when they are still in the "crawler" stage. If the scale insects on your plants are past this stage or if you are not sure what stage they are in we recommend you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the mater gardener on staff. The master gardener can help with an accurate insect ID and also offer guidance on what will work best on the type of plant and insect you are dealing with.

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Asked by Jerry from Milwaukee, Wi.

05/18/2013

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Carpenter Ants
Is this product labeled for Carpenter Ants??

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Yes, Suspend Sc is labeled to treat carenter ants you would apply at a rate of 0.75 fl oz/gal. We also have put together carpenter ant kits that provide control through baiting and spraying.

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Asked by Ron from Tacoma, Wa

05/21/2013

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Will this product work for killing what we call sugar ants or would you recommend another

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Please tell us where you are seeing the ants and what state your live in so we can better address your ant issue.

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Asked by Anonymous from Michigan

07/12/2013

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What would you recommend to kill ants on a brick paver patio?

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Suspend SC is a great product to control ants both inside and outside your home. You would mix 1 ounce to 1 gallon of water and spray all around your foundation, window and door frames, nearby foliage of bushes and ornamentals, and any side walks, driveways or in your case pavers, where ants are present. This product dries clear and has almost no odor, and as soon as the product has dried it is safe to resume normal activity in the treated area. Let us know if you have any other questions.

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Asked by Chris from Bay City Wi

07/25/2013

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Can I use this product on my plants?
Turnips

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Suspend SC is labeled for use on ornamental plants. Please avoid using the product on edible vegeatation.

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Asked by Jim from Birchdale Mn

08/02/2013

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What are the pros and cons of Suspend SC or Permethrin for cluster flies. Do you prefer one over the other?

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Either active ingredient is going to give you comparable results. Big difference is that Suspend SC is odorless whereas Permethrin does have a mild petroleum odor to it. We recommend that you read our article How to Get rid of Cluster flies. This article will explain how to stop them from coming in and what to do if the cluster flies have already gained entry

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Asked by Jessica from C

08/13/2013

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Will Suspend SC harm farm fowl
I have 18 rosters right now will it harm them if they eat bugs that have come in contact with Suspend SC.

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Suspend SC is only designed to kill small insects. The roosters would need to ingest quite a few of the treated insects to have an effect on them. Just make sure they are out of the area being treated until the area dries

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Asked by Q. from Chicago, Il

09/02/2013

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I purchased Suspend SC for both bed bug & roach control. Will this work for both?

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Suspend SC used to be the go to product for bed bug control. However, there have been signs that some strains of bed bugs have become resistant to it since it has been used so much. Still, bed bug control has much better success if you use a variety of products. Our bed bug kits have many products that are considered the top bed bug control products. Our kits also come with full instructions. They have a very high success rate with our customers and your best chance of eliminating a bed bug infestation. We would suggest adding an IGR (insect growth regulator) called Gentrol to halt the reproductive cycle of the bedbugs and roaches. Also, apply a roach bait in areas where you have not sprayed. Please click on the links below for additional treatment information for both insects.

Roach Control

Bedbug Control

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Asked by Kimi from Sandpoint Idaho

10/14/2013

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We need a product that can be used for bees ,mites ,fleas and ants inside on furn plus wall voids
We are having a horrible year for bugs here in north idaho .We started off with ants which progressed to bald faced hornets then yellow jackets and then fleas !! Two days after we noticed the fleas I started getting some kind of micro bug that was crawling on my face and ess any hairy areas . I couldn't see them and only occasionally had a bite from them .I thought it was the fleas at first but after doing some research (this was my first experience with fleas in fourty some years ) I found that they dont stay on humans like that .So after much research and proccess of elimination we came to the conclusion it is mites .So to make a long story short .We have a bee nest in the walls ,bald faced hornet nest under the eves of the car port and ant nest in the walls and god knows what else and the mites and a few fleas in the house . I am a VERY clean person and have been cleaning for 2 months straight and am now at the point where I feel these bugs every now and then but nothing like what it was . Our dog has now suffered an allergic reaction to these mites but the vet could not see a flea or mite on her .I did however see some tannish red very tiny mites in her ear at one point .We also find black things all over the floor on and off .They dont move and seem awfully big to belong to the mite that is microscopic .Can you recommend a product or product's that we can use not only in wall voids but in our whole home (furniture ,walls, cracks ,crevices ) ? We found some kind of nest in the box spring of our bed .Which we removed and steam cleaned the bed and covered with pest rated mattress encasements .We also have a history of having mice and squirrels getting in by our water tank and coming into the wall voids .We blocked as many entrances as we could find and put out decon .But we need a whole house treatment .As economically as possible .This is a rental and we are on fixed incomes and my husband has very serious health problems .So we cant afford a lot and the landlord is no help .If you could recommend the best all purpose (safe as possible) solutions I would be so grateful

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It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with a rat or bird mite. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. If you do indeed have mites, you must first find the source of the infestation, usually a rat/bird nest or a dead rat/bird on or in the home. Removal of the infested nest or carcasses and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Since there has not been much research on controlling rodent/bird mites this program is only a suggestion and may not work for every situation. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites for good. Onslaught and Mother Earth are very broadly labeled and can be used to eliminate most common pest insects.

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