Suspend SC should not discolor the baseboards but we recommend testing a small, inconspicous area first to be completely sure.
Suspend SC can kill bees if they contact a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose but should not harm birds.
Suspend SC cannot be applied to anything edible. If you would like to tell us what kind of pest you need to treat for, we will be happy to recommend a different product.
Yes, Suspend SC can be applied to your lawn. Per the product label, keep pets and kids off the lawn until the product has had time to dry, then it is safe to re-enter the area.
Suspend SC works great for an interior crack and crevice perimeter spray for a 90 day control and outside for a monthly control for roaches and other insects. If you have noticed them indoors, please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful program using a combination of products and non-chemical methods. We also offer Roach Control Kits.
ExciteR Pyrethrin Concentrate would be a fantatsic product to use and mix in with the Suspend SC to give you contact kill with your residual control. You typically use between 0.5and 1 oz per gallon of water for Exciter.
Per the Suspend SC SDS, the active ingredient in the product,Deltamethrin, was not carcinogenic in lifetime feeding studies in rats and mice.
Suspend SC is applied at 4 to 8 oz/100 gallons of water for ornamentals. Apply when pests become evident. Thorough coverage is required for best results. Apply with sufficient water to ensure coverage of upper and lower leaf surfaces.
Suspend Polyzone is the newer, better version of Suspend SC. Suspend Polyzone has a polymer added to its formulation that enable it to last 90 days outdoors and work better on porous surfaces. Suspend SC will only last about 30 days outdoors.
Yes, Suspend SC can be applied with a hose-end sprayer.
Suspend SC would be a great product for you to use for the spiders and the ants on your property. It can be used in your yard, around the perimeter of your home and also inside your home when needed and it is safe for use around pets. Since grubs live underground they must be treated with a product that will target them where they live. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region.
Suspend SC is labeled for interior crack and crevice application and listed outdoor use for listed pests only. We recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office for a proper pest id for the mite species that you are experiencing. We recommend that you vacuum and launder belongings and steam while you awaiting the results of the pest identification.
Suspend SC and Suspend Polyzone are not considered a non repellent or a repellent. Deltamethrin, the active ingredient kill insects by direct contact of the areas that have been sprayed (wet or dry) or if they eat it (baits). It disrupts their normal nervous system function.
The "SC" in Suspend SC is for suspended concentrate. Suspend Polyzone uses the same active ingredient but has a polymer coating around the active ingredient to better withstand weather elements, rain, sun, heat better. Suspend SC lasts for 30 days outdoors and Suspend Polyzone lasts 90 days outdoors.
Ultracide is a ready to use aerosol can that contains an insecticide and insect growth regulator. You do not need to also use Suspend SC, which cannot be used on carpets inside so is not recommended for inside flea control. We do have a great guide here on "How to Get Rid of Fleas" that will give helpful advice on what should be done.
It is not recommended to use a quart size container with this product. Suspend SC is mixed at 0.25-1.5 fl oz per gallon of water in a hand pump sprayer for applications to listed areas (on the product label) for targeted pests. Suspend SC offers a monthly exterior residual and a quarterly interior residual.
Suspend SC is a water-based insecticide for which we do not typically hear complaints about any sort of staining or visible residue if the product has been diluted and applied properly. There are many factors that could cause finish to change on flooring. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer, Bayer, for more information about this concern. You can reach them at 800-331-2867.
I'm sorry, but I am unsure exactly what product it is you are inquiring about. If you are asking about using Termidor SC in crawl spaces, then the answer is that you can if you are treating a live infestation of termites, or you are doing a trenching treatment for the prevention of termites. You cannot use Termidor in a crawl space or otherwise indoors for a topical spray for ants. You can use Suspend SC for treatment in a crawl space or crack and crevice/spot treatment indoors for surface pests.
Yes, you can apply Suspend SC inside and outside residential and commercial buildings without a license, as long as you are applying to your own home or property, or you are not applying for profit.
Both the Suspend SC and the Talstar P contain synthetic pyrethroids for active ingredients and will provide very similar results. The only advantage to using Talstar P over Suspend SC is that it is known to be super gentle on most plants (do not use on edible vegetation) and is virtually odorless, while Suspend SC does have a slight odor. Both products can be used indoors and outdoors and both products are safe to use in houses with children and pets. Keep in mind that you will not need to treat in winter months if you are in a cold area (temperatures consistently below 40 degrees) unless you currently have a specific pest infestation.
Unfortunately, we cannot recommend using Suspend SC or any other insecticides directly on animal mounts. You could use Suspend SC as a crack and crevice spray in the room where they are present, but we would not recommend spraying them directly. If you would like to tell us more about what pest you are treating, then we may be able to give you more specific treatment advice.
