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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain lambda-cyhalothrin as the active ingredient. They differ only in concentration, formulation type, and price — not in how they work or what they kill. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice.
Demand CS
Syngenta · Microencapsulated suspension
9.7% lambda-cyhalothrin
Professional
Cyzmic CS
Control Solutions · Microencapsulated suspension
9.7% lambda-cyhalothrin
Professional (generic)
Scimitar GC
Syngenta · Capsule suspension
11.8% lambda-cyhalothrin
Golf course/turf
Karate Z
Syngenta · Liquid
2.08% lambda-cyhalothrin
Agricultural
Martin's Cyonara
Control Solutions · RTU spray
0.5% lambda-cyhalothrin
Consumer
🎯 Target Pests
✓Ants
✓Cockroaches
✓Fleas
✓Ticks
✓Mosquitoes
✓Spiders
✓Scorpions
✓Bed Bugs (contact)
✓Wasps
✓Earwigs
✓Silverfish
✓Centipedes
✓Millipedes
✓Crickets
✓Stink Bugs
✓Asian Lady Beetles
✓Boxelder Bugs
✓Stored Product Pests
⚗️ Mixing & Dilution Guide
Rates below are general guidelines. Always follow your specific product label — rates vary by brand and application site.
General perimeter spray (concrete/soil)
0.2–0.4 fl oz / gal
Apply along foundation, under eaves, entry points. Repeat every 60–90 days. Demand CS and Cyzmic CS are interchangeable at this rate.
Spot treatment indoors
0.1–0.2 fl oz / gal
Apply to cracks, crevices, baseboards only. Lower rate for indoor use. Keep people and pets out until dry (≈30 min).
Mosquito barrier spray (foliage)
0.4 fl oz / gal
Apply to shrubs, grass, and ornamental foliage. Do not apply to blooming plants. Highly toxic to bees — apply evening only.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- Extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates — do not apply near water or storm drains
- Highly toxic to bees — apply only in evening when foraging is minimal
- Cats are sensitive to pyrethroids — keep off treated surfaces until fully dry
- PPE required: gloves, long sleeves, eye protection during mixing
- REI (Re-Entry Interval): 12 hours for agricultural, 30 minutes (dry) for residential
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For informational and educational purposes only. PestControlBasics.com is not a licensed pest control operator and does not provide pest control advice, recommendations, or professional services. All pesticide applications must comply with the product label — the label is the law under FIFRA (7 U.S.C. § 136). Always read the full label before use. Consult a licensed pest management professional for infestations involving structural damage, public health pests, or any situation where safety is a concern. SDS/MSDS links open third-party sources; PestControlBasics.com is not responsible for their content.