Suspend SC Insecticide - Questions & Answers

There is no benefit to mixing Suspend SC Insecticide insecticide with Bifenthrin because both products contain synthetic pyrethroids. In fact, mixing insecticides can make treated areas repellent to insects, which can make the treatment less effective

Yes, if used as directed on the product label - After it dries it is pet-friendly. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.

Per the SDS sheet for Suspend SC please follow the following: Chemical-resistant gloves made of waterproof material such as neoprene, butyl rubber, barrier laminate or nitrile rubber. Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants and shoes plus socks.

When using Suspend SC as directed on the product label you would apply only to cracks, crevices, voids and other inaccessible areas. Kids and pets simply need to stay out of the area until it has dried typically after an hour and then they can safely return. 
 

Suspend SC Insecticide cannot be applied as broadcast or surface spray applications to upholstered furniture, mattresses, pet bedding or fabrics where people or pets will rest for an extended amount of time after the application has dried. 
 
For bed bug treatments, the product label advises " apply only to the infested tufts, seams, folds and edges but do not make broadcast applications to flat surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur. 
 
For Carpet Beetles, Fleas and Ticks, the product label advises the same, only apply to the infested tufts, seams, folds and edges but do not make broadcast applications to flat surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur. 

We do not usually recommend Suspend SC Insecticide for bedbug treatments because of the risk of resistance and it cannot be sprayed on any furniture. Please take a look at our bedbug kits to see the products we recommend for bedbug treatments: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bed-bug-kits-c-39_97.html
 
You will notice that there are several product formulations in each kit and this is to guard against resistance issues.
 

To make one gallon of Suspend SC insecticide, you should dilute 0.25–1.5 fluid ounces of the product with water.

Suspend SC insecticide broad label includes the control of ants (Suspend makes an effective ant spray killer), spiders, roaches, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, wasps and hornets, centipedes, millipedes, pantry pests, silverfish, bedbugs, beetles, and many more. It leaves a clear residual on surfaces that keeps on killing pests for up to 3 months. Suspend SC Insecticide is an EXCELLENT general-purpose perimeter pesticide for use both indoors and outdoors.

Yes, any houseplants being sprayed with Suspend SC Insecticide need to be taken outdoors, sprayed, and allowed enough time to dry before being brought back inside. 
 
When spraying the plants, treat all top and bottom surfaces of the leaves, branches, and stems till wet but not dripping. Replace any saturated potted soil if needed, or allow the soil to dry out will also cut down on the infestation.

Yes, Suspend SC Insecticide will kill those insects and more that come in contact with a treated area. You can treat every 30-90 days. 
 

Yes, Suspend SC Insecticide is labeled safe to be used in flower beds. 

Talstar P is labeled for and will help eliminate bees. To use Talstar P for carpenter bee control, you should mix 1 oz of Talstar per 1 gallon of water and spray the areas where you have noticed activity, such as the eaves, fascia boards, moldings, overhangs, or siding. You should reapply the Talstar P once a month through the warm season for the best results. Please note that Talstar P will not offer an instant knockdown of insects; it will take several minutes to a few hours for them to die after they come into contact with treated areas. We also recommend dusting the carpenter bee holes with dust such as Tempo Dust to help kill any larvae inside. Do not plug the holes for at least 30 days after dusting to prevent the developing larva from drilling a new hole to exit. Please refer to our online Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips.

Yes, Suspend SC Insecticide, according to the label, treats bird mites. 

The very first thing you should do, before any more insecticides are applied, is try to get a proper identification.  Getting a sample of an insect that is so small you really cannot see it can be difficult. Try laying some clear packing tape sticky side up near areas where you notice a lot of activity. On table tops you could using a soft paint brush and sweep the insects onto the tape. If you feel activity on your skin, very gently lay the tape on the area and lift. Mites can usually be caught this way. Try to view the tape using a magnifying glass. If an insect is noticed on the tape you should contact your local cooperative extension office and request an insect identification from one of the entomologists on staff. There have been many instances where a customer was sure they had "mites" when in fact they had bedbugs, noseeums, or biting gnats. The treatment processes for these other insects is very different than the treatment process you would need to use for mites.

Suspend SC is a water based insecticide that should not stain anything that water itself would not stain. Having said that we always recommend that you test any product you choose on a small inconspicuous area to be sure staining will not occur. 
 

Once Suspend SC Insecticide is dry, it is safe for everyone to return to the room. Per label (pg 15)
 
- Do not allow people or pets to contact treated areas until the spray has dried.

Yes, Suspend SC Insecticide is able to ship to California and used per the product label instructions for listed insects. 

Yes, Suspend SC Insecticide is labeled for mealybugs as well as many other listed pests. Please find the product label here for full mixing and application instructions.