A friend mentioned using Suspend SC for his pest problems. My questions are: 1) can it be used outdoors and indoors? 2) are German Roaches (problem that I have) on its hit list? 3) where can I find this at your site to check out the active ingredients? Many thanks.
Suspend has been around a very long time and so the active is a bit antiquated. In general, we recommend moving on from any product that came out more than 20 years ago to eliminate any “resistance” issues. At this time it would be advised not only because its a bit dated but more important is that the active is highly repellent.
For certain pests, pests like ants and roaches for example, repellent products aren’t nearly as effective compared to what we list in those respective ANT and ROACH articles. As you’ll learn, for inside use? The ROACH SPRAY KIT or BITHOR is the way to go for sure. To learn more about these options, review our roach article posted here:
Roach Control: https://bugspray.com/cockroach-control
Now if you only want to spray outside, don’t have any active pests and would like to “repel” any off your home? Suspend would be “okay” if you haven’t been using it in the past. But if you want to move on, go with the Bithor.
Suspend SC: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/suspend-sc
Bithor: https://bugspray.com/catalog/insecticide/liquid/bithor_sc
Stan Fujiyama says
First off, thank you for your prompt and great response. It was highly educational.
My question: is Maxforce and Advion attractive and toxic to pets (cats/dogs)?
Tech Support says
Insect baits pose no hazard to mammals. The actives do not affect mammals like they affect insects; whole different biology involved. So even if some is ingested by a pet or person, it would be processed like any other food. Basically our digestive system would neutralize the bait – actives and all.
More info can be read here on just how safe these options are:
Product Safety: https://bugspray.com/about-us/who_is_bugspray.html#safe_for_the_home