Suspend SC Insecticide

Manufactured by Bayer, Suspend SC Insecticide is a product that not only delivers an almost instant kill to problem pests but it also provides a great residual of up to 3 months after the initial application.

The SC in Suspend SC stands for Suspended Concentrate, meaning finely ground particles of the active ingredient are suspended in water. Suspend SC has no additional solvents, but it does contain surfactants to help suspend the solid particles and biocides to prevent microbial growth and extend its shelf life.

Suspended SC contains the high-powered deltamethrin as an active ingredient that comes in the form of pure micro-crystals. It is due to the micro-crystals that Suspend SC carries a long-time residual and, rather than being absorbed into porous surfaces, the Suspend SC formula stays on the surface. Because of this, insects continue to contact them long after the insecticide has been applied.

Suspend SC comes with many advantages: it leaves no visible residue, has virtually no odor, and won’t clog spray equipment.

Tools Needed

Suspend SC will need to be mixed in water and sprayed with either a hand-pump or power pressurized sprayer, hose-end sprayer, a spray rig, or a foam sprayer. To use as a foam, an approved foaming agent must be added to the solution.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Suspend SC you will need by first calculating the square footage of the area to be treated. To do this, you will need to measure and multiply length times the width of the treatment area (length x width = square footage). Suspend SC can be used at a 0.01% (0.25 fl. oz.), 0.03% (0.75 fl. oz.) or 0.06% (1.50 fl. oz.) dilution ratio per gallon of water to cover 1,000 sq. ft. Use the higher rate for severe infestations. For example, if you wish to use the 0.06% rate and measured 2,500 sq. ft. of area, you will need to mix 3.75 fl. oz. of Suspend SC in 2.5 gallons of water.
• Step 2: Fill approximately half of the spray container with water then apply the appropriate amount of Suspend SC through the squeeze-n-pour feature to measure the correct amound of product needed based on your container size and calculations. Shake your container well then open it once more to fill the rest of the container with water. Close your container tightly and give it one last shake to ensure even distribution.
• Step 3: Apply a perimeter barrier application of Suspend SC outdoors on all door frames, window frames, areas where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure. Spray a band of soil 6 to 10 feet adjacent to the structure and also up the foundation at a height of 2 to 3 feet where pests may be active or may find an entrance. Indoors you can use it as a crack and crevice spot treatment where pests may be hiding. When spraying landscape ornamentals, be sure to coat the upper and lower leaf surfaces to ensure adequate coverage. For broadcast spraying, surface spraying, or barrier spraying, use a fan nozzle spray setting to get uniform coverage. For spot and crack and crevice spraying, use a cone setting or pin-stream nozzle for precision application.

Where to Use

Suspend SC can be used in and around residential and non-residential buildings including in commercial kitchens and all types of food or feed handling establishments. Outdoors, treat the soil, turf, and substrate next to buildings. Treating the foundation of your home, walls, around doors, windows, and soffit areas is also useful because many insects hide in these areas. Indoors, apply this product as a crack and crevice treatment or spot treatment. Permitted areas of use include, but are not limited to apartments, food processing plants, hotels, residential homes, kitchens, schools, ships, trucks, and warehouses.

When to Use

Suspend SC is best used during peak pest activity from Spring to Fall. Outdoors, apply on calm days to avoid wind drift.

Do not water or mow your lawn for 24 hours after application. Indoors, conduct your application when the space is unoccupied and will remain undisturbed until the product dries. When applying in food prep areas, make sure all food and utensils are removed or covered prior to application. Treatments may be applied at 21 day intervals or as necessary to maintain adequate control.

Safety Information

Suspend SC is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to product label directions. As a precaution, pets and children should remain indoors during treatment. All windows should be closed and doors leading outside should be shut. Also, shut off ventilation systems that receive outside air.

Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product.

Do not allow people or pets to enter into treatment areas until the product has dried completely.

Special Considerations

Agitate Suspend SC so it doesn’t settle for best results when spraying.

To help avoid overapplication in spot and broadcast treatments outdoors, we recommend you use a marking dye like Vision Blue or Vision Pro Max. These products are temporary colorants used to indicate where you’ve already sprayed. When mixed into your spray solution, your application will leave turf a deep blue color, reminding you where have sprayed so you know not to apply there again.

Active Ingredient

Deltamethrin 4.75%