Demand G Granules - 25 lb. Bag

Specific Use Directions

Treatment around Foundations
For control of ants, beetles, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, firebrats, millipedes, mites, silverfish, sowbugs, and other listed pests commonly found around or near the foundation of structures as well as in yards. Certain of these pests may enter houses. Applying a continual band of insecticide around a building foundation can greatly reduce the potential for entry by crawling pests. For optimal control, remove debris and leaf litter next to the foundation, cut back vegetation and branches that touch the foundation, and move or rake back rocks, deep mulch, or another potential pest harborage next to the foundation before application. Apply a 5 to a 10-foot band of granules next to the structure foundation. Apply at 2 to 3 lbs. per 1000 square feet. Distribute granules uniformly. For optimal control, water lightly to release the active ingredient from the granules.

General Lawn Application

For control of ants, armyworms, centipedes, cockroaches, crickets, cutworms, earwigs, grasshoppers, green June beetles, Japanese beetles (adult), leafhoppers, millipedes, mites, pillbugs, sod webworms, spider mites, spittlebugs, springtails, and other listed pest. Apply at 2 to 3 lbs. per 1000 square feet with a fertilizer spreader when the grass is dry. For best results, water the lawn lightly to dissolve granules.

For control or suppression of billbugs, chinch bugs, dung beetles, green June beetle grubs, Hyperodes weevils, Japanese beetle grubs, and mole crickets, water grass thoroughly after application for best results. For billbug control, apply when activity is first observed or when chewed or brown grass indicates damage from these insects. For grub suppression, except dung beetle, treat any time between late July and early October. For dung beetle grub suppression, apply in spring or early summer when damage is first noticed. For best results, water grass thoroughly as soon as possible following application. Treat again in late summer or early fall if a second generation occurs.

For chinch bugs, use higher rates during summer when both nymphs and adults may be present. For mole crickets, make applications for adults during early spring when grass areas may be subject to continuous invasion. For best results, apply as late in the day as possible and water in as soon as possible following treatment. When the soil is not moist, irrigation before the application will bring mole crickets closer to the surface to enhance contact with the granule. Applications at the time of peak egg hatch will increase control of early nymphal stages that are more susceptible to insecticides. As nymphs mature, higher rates may be necessary.

Spot Treatment for Ants Other than Fire Ants

For general ant control, apply 1 to 2 teaspoons over and around each ant hill. Lightly water to dissolve granules. For optimal results, apply water gently to avoid disturbing ants. Use of high-pressure watering equipment may disturb the ants and cause migration, reducing product effectiveness. NOTE: Difficult or extensive ant infestations will benefit from a combination of broadcast treatments and spot applications. If soil is not moist, irrigate before application to bring ants closer to the surface to enhance control with Demand G Insecticide granules.