Demon Max Insecticide
Demon Max Insecticide
Demon Max, manufactured by Syngenta, is a multi-use Cypermethrin-based emulsifiable concentrate used to control termites and other wood-destroying insects, crawling insects, and flying insects found outside or inside various types of building structures.
This product can be used for pre and post-construction termite treatments and spot, crack and crevice, perimeter, and broadcast treatments.
Demon Max has a residual effect that lasts for up to 90 days making it great for barrier applications to prevent insects from finding their way indoors. It also delivers a quick knockdown to kill insects that are already invading indoor areas.
Tools Needed
To apply Demon Max Insecticide as a general insecticide, a backpack sprayer, handheld pump sprayer, hose-end sprayer, or skid sprayer is needed. It is suggested to use the handheld pump sprayer for indoor crack and crevice applications and a hose-end sprayer for broadcast applications.
How to Use
- Step 1: Before mixing Demon Max, you will first need to determine the application method you will use, the target pest you will be treating for and the treatment area size. Calculate the square footage of your treatment area by measuring and multiplying length x width then based on your findings to determine how much product you will need. For most pest control applications, the rate is 0.5 to 1 fl. oz. in a gallon of water to treat 1,000 sq. ft.
- Step 2: To mix using a hand pump sprayer, fill your sprayer halfway with water. Add the proper amount of Demon Max to the spray tank, and then fill your sprayer the rest of the way with water. Screw the sprayer's lid on tight, and shake your sprayer to mix well.
- Step 3: Apply Demon Max outdoors around your yard and ornamentals where you have seen pest activity. For broadcast and spot spraying, spray on a fan spray setting with low pressure for uniform coverage. Spot spray outdoors around the structure, focusing on points of entry such as around windows, doors, and under eaves. Indoors you can use Demon Max as a spot treatment or crack and crevice treatment under sinks, cabinets, appliances, along baseboards, and similar areas.
Where to Use
Demon Max Insecticide can be used indoors and outdoors of residential and commercial areas. It can be applied in wall voids, window sills, and baseboards as a cracks and crevice treatment. It can be used as a perimeter spray around doorways, windows, and foundations or as a broadcast spray on lawns and flowerbeds. It is also ideal to use as a trenching method to treat subterranean termites. Demon Max is not approved for use in food areas, where food is prepared, served or stored.
When to Use
Demon Max should be used when you have a pest infestation either indoors or outdoors in your yard. For outdoor applications, apply Demon Max during calm days when rain is not in the immediate forecast.
Safety Information
Demon Max Insecticide is safe to use around children and pets when it is applied according to the product label. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing or applying Demon Max.
Special Considerations
Demon Max is an emulsifiable concentrate, and as such, it is important to know that this type of formulation does not perform well on porous surfaces like brick or raw wood as it will absorb into the material and not stay on the surface. Also, when using Demon Max for subterranean termite control, the product is to be used by individuals/firms licensed or registered by the state to apply termiticide products.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 1 Gallon: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA 16 Ounce: AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Brand | SYNGENTA |
Keith's Pro Tips | "Demon Max provides a quick knockdown that is great to use on turfs and ornamental flowerbeds and as a barrier treatment. We recommend spraying it every three months for continued control of your target pest." |
Product Drawbacks | Demon Max is an emulsifiable concentrate that may burn plants outdoors if the temperature is too high. It can also stain plastic and vinyl siding and can damage rubber or plastic parts of your application system if not cleaned properly. |
Target Pests | Ant Mounds, Ants, Asian Cockroaches, Bark Beetles, Bees, Billipedes, Borers, Boxelder Bugs, Carpenter Ants, Carpenter Bees, Centipedes, Chiggers, Chinchbugs, Cockroaches, Crickets, Earwigs, Elm Leaf Beetle, Elm Leaf Beetles, Fire Ants, Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Ground Beetles, Gypsy Moths, Mole Crickets, Mosquitoes, Pillbugs, Scorpions, Silverfish, Sowbugs, Spiders, Ticks, Wasps and Wood-Infesting Beetles |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Active Ingredient | Cypermethrin 25.3% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
Application Rate | The mix rate of Demon Max will depend on the insect being controlled. For a concentrate mix of 0.1% active ingredient, the mix rate for Demon Max Insecticide is 0.5 ounces per 1 gallon of water. For a concentrated mix of 0.2% active ingredient, the mix rate is 1.0 ounce per 1 gallon of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Shelf Life | Demon MAX has a shelf life of 3 years when stored in a cool dry environment. |
Yield | When using Demon Max for general use on lawns and landscapes, 0.33 ounces to 0.65 ounces will treat up to 1,000 square feet. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Demon Max Insecticide provides a quick knockdown but it can take a few hours for the exposed insect to die. |
Comparable Products | Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate, Sylo Insecticide |
Incompatible Home Siding | Brick, Hardie Plank, Stone Veneer, Wood, Vinyl |
EPA Registration # | 100-1218 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, CA, CT, HI, IN, MI, NY, OR, RI, SC, VT, WA |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | WARNING |
Keith's Pro Tip | "Demon Max provides a quick knockdown that is great to use on turfs and ornamental flowerbeds and as a barrier treatment. We recommend spraying it every three months for continued control of your target pest." |
Time to Kill | Demon Max Insecticide provides a quick knockdown but it can take a few hours for the exposed insect to die. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) |
Application Methods | Broadcast Spray, Crack & Crevice, Spot Treatment |
Product Drawbacks | Demon Max is an emulsifiable concentrate that may burn plants outdoors if the temperature is too high. It can also stain plastic and vinyl siding and can damage rubber or plastic parts of your application system if not cleaned properly. |
Active Ingredient | Cypermethrin 25.3% |
Application Equipment | Backpack Sprayer, Gloves, Hose End Sprayer, Pump Sprayer, Respirator Mask, Spray Rig |
Mix Rate | The mix rate of Demon Max will depend on the insect being controlled. For a concentrate mix of 0.1% active ingredient, the mix rate for Demon Max Insecticide is 0.5 ounces per 1 gallon of water. For a concentrated mix of 0.2% active ingredient, the mix rate is 1.0 ounce per 1 gallon of water. For more specific application rates please refer to the label. |
Low Use Rate | 0.33 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 10 gallons/1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Indoors, Outdoors |
Yield | When using Demon Max for general use on lawns and landscapes, 0.33 ounces to 0.65 ounces will treat up to 1,000 square feet. |
EPA Registration No. | 100-1218 |
Shelf Life | Demon MAX has a shelf life of 3 years when stored in a cool dry environment. |
Comparable Products | Martins Viper Insecticide Concentrate, Sylo Insecticide |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
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Q:Does Demon Max kill bark beetles?9/11/20A:Yes Demon Max is labeled to kill bark beetles.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Where can Demon Max be applied in kitchens?9/11/20A:Demon Max can be applied to kitchens in the cracks and crevices only. It should NOT be applied to commercial kitchens or other food-handling establishments.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Does Demon Max have a lingering odor? How long does it take to dissipate?9/11/20A:Demon Max is an oil based product so the residual and smell will last longer than most liquid insecticides. Depending on where you used the product, indoors or outdoors will depend on how long the the odor will stay around. Demon Max is preferrably used outdoors for this reason.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Does Demon Max work for bed bug control?9/11/20A:Demon Max is not labeled to be targeted for bedbug control. We suggest using Flex 10-10 for killing bed bugs.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Can I apply Demon Max safely around dogs and pets?9/11/20A:The answer should be on the package instructions or info in the advertising. I have used it without incident inside and outside keeping pets away for four hours after application. I have two dogs.
Edwin Fleuriet
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What's the difference between Demon Max and Demon WP?9/11/20A:Both Demon Max and Demon WP contain the same active ingredient of cypermethrin, but the Demon Max is at a higher concentration. Also, the Demon Max is a liquid and the Demon WP is a powder. The powder can leave a white residue while the Demon Max doesnt.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Will rainfall hinder the effects of Demon Max?9/11/20A:Np. Demon Max will become rainfast after the treated area has dried. This may take approx. 2 hours.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Does Demon Max stain surfaces?9/11/20A:Demon Max stains are a very light tan. It is the oil itself in the product that will stain so in most cases it leaves an oily residue behind which can stain old paint or old siding.
Asif B.
9/11/20Certified Buyer -
Q:If you live in a mobile home do u spray under the house?8/26/20A:Hi, yes u can once it's not getting wet and wash off, but u would have to spray it a little more often once the grass is growing, hope that helps u, Kevin
Kevin Smyth
8/26/20Certified Buyer -
Q:What is the mix ratio for outside use?6/7/20A:You photo of bottle is different then mine. My ratio is 1.3fluid oz of product to 126.7 fl oz water of 320z producti to 24.8 gal water
JACK DEFILIPPIS
6/7/20Certified Buyer