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.
Once the Suspend SC application has dried, it is safe for pets to be in the area.
There is no valid reason to mix Suspend SC with another insecticide. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas, prolonging the infestation.
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. Sometimes old paint can be an issue when using any product.
Yes, Suspend SC can be used to kill and prevent flies. The mixing ratio is 0.75 fl oz per gallon of water. This can be sprayed every 21 days outdoors as needed.
Please check out our Fly Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent flies.
Suspend SC would be a great option for centipede control. You may also want to take a look at our article on Getting Rid of Centipedes for more information.
Yes, Suspend SC can be used for snow fleas. What is commonly referred to as the "snow flea" is actually a springtail and not a flea, but this particular species has a special protein which allows them to survive in very cold temperatures. Since these insects feed on decaying plant matter, it is important to locate and eliminate the conditions which favor their presence, such as cleaning up decaying plant matter near the home, fixing leaking pipes or sprinklers, and practicing good general lawn sanitation. Please take a few moments to review our article How to Get Rid of Springtails for more tips on eradicating this pest.
Suspend SC should not be applied to the carpet only interior cracks and crevices quarterly. NyGuard Plus can be applied to carpet inside the structure.Suspend SC should not be applied to the carpet only interior cracks and crevices quarterly. NyGuard Plus can be applied to carpet inside the structure.Nyguard IGR can be mixed with Suspend SC as directed on the product label.
Suspend SC is safe to use around the outside perimeter of the pool.
Yes, Suspend SC will kill chiggers in your lawn. It is mixed at 0.4 to 0.6 fl oz/1000 sq. ft.
Suspend SC is not labeled for use on livestock. Please let us know what you are treating so that we can offer you an alternative product. We also can be reached M-F 9-5 PM EST at toll free 866-581-7378 for further assistance.
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.
Suspend SC must be applied with either a sprayer or a mist blower. We do carry a selection of Fogging Solutions.
No, Suspend SC will not kill lizards. It is only strong enough to kill the small insects listed on the label.
Suspend SC is mimxed at the rate of 0.4 to 0.9 fl oz/1000 sq. ft depending on what you are treating for in the lawn per the product label.
If you are applying an insecticide such as Suspend SC to the point of dripping or runoff, then you are likely using too much product. This could cause you to go over the labeled rates for legal and safe application. If you are treating on ornamental plants, then you want to get thorough coverage without runoff; runoff would mean that the product is falling off the leaf surface rather than staying on it and drying there to protect from your target insects.
Suspend SC can be used to kill and prevent flies. The mixing ratio is 0.75 fl oz per gallon of water. This can be sprayed every 21 days outdoors as needed. Please check out our Fly Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent flies.
That is not the appropriate way to mix and apply Suspend SC. It is mixed at 0.25-1.5 fl oz per 1 gallon of water (128 oz) per 1,000 sq ft in a one gallon spray applicator.
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.
Suspend SC should not be applied to the carpet only interior cracks and crevices quarterly. NyGuard Plus can be applied to carpet inside the structure. Suspend SC is labeled for carpet beetle control and it will eliminate carpet beetles that come into contact with treated areas. It is very important that the source of the infestation (where the damaging larva is harboring) is discovered and eliminated, not just the visible adult insects you see wandering around. Until you find out what that is and deal with it you will continue to get more of the carpet beetles emerging from hiding. Carpet beetles may be as likely to feed on grain based food materials as they are on animal byproducts. Pet foods stored in forgotten places, baking goods left too long in the cupboard, rodent baits tossed in the attic - all of these are quite susceptible to carpet beetle feeding. Plus, you also have the typical carpet beetle diets of dead insects (wasp nests in the attic, dead insects in window sills), feathers (bird nests, dead birds), hair (dead rodents, wool products, trophy mounts), and other things made from animal byproducts. Once the source of the infestation is removed or cleaned, using Suspend SC will help get rid of the annoying adult beetles. You can spray once a month on the exterior (as weather permits) until all of the beetles are gone.
