Eps from Oklahoma City writes
What is the difference between beta-Cyfluthrin and regular Cyfluthrin such as CY-KICK CS... Tempo and Cyndy-kick Cs are both encapsulated right? One just a off brand? Tempo has more Cyfluthrin then Cy-kick.. why is that? What is the difference. Looking for a good Insecticide for my quarterly customers..
Beta Cyfluthrin is a second generation pyrethroid, whereas the Cyfluthrin is a first generation pyrethroid. Anything second generation is going to be a newer formulation and often have a slightly different mode of action or slightly faster kill on the pests, or designed to combat any resistance issues that could have been experienced against certain species with the original formulation. Essentially, for most pests they will work the same to control them overall in the same general capacity. Products like Cy Kick CS are encapsulated to help the ingredient not break down under UV rays as quickly as a non-encapsulated product which is why its recommended highly in high heat/UV ray areas such as deserts of Arizona, Nevada, etc. Whether either of those products would be the best thing for your quarterly customers would mostly depend on what kind of longevity you are looking for in a product and what kind of pests they may have a particular problem with in their area. A product like Cy Kick CS is going to last longer typically outdoors than a standard non-encapsulated product like Tempo would. However faster knockdown may be observed with the use of the Tempo SC Ultra since the beta-cyfluthrin can provide that.
Answer last updated on: 07/24/2018
