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Pest Control Service vs DIY
Posted on 6/25/25 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 6/25/25 at 3:00 pm
Current pest control service here in Nashville is crap so before I sign up with another service, I wanted to see how many people DIY.
If so, I know they typically rotate their chemicals each time so what 4 chemicals do you use if you're a DIYer?
In the past I've used Talstar P in the past. Thinking about using Talstar P, Demand CS, Suspend Polyzone and Bifen I/T.
I already have a Hart 4 gallon backpack sprayer to dispense products.
If so, I know they typically rotate their chemicals each time so what 4 chemicals do you use if you're a DIYer?
In the past I've used Talstar P in the past. Thinking about using Talstar P, Demand CS, Suspend Polyzone and Bifen I/T.
I already have a Hart 4 gallon backpack sprayer to dispense products.
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Posted on 6/25/25 at 3:59 pm to prestigeworldwide
Sounds like you are right on track. I've been doing my own for 20+ years. I use mostly bifenthrin outdoors and then i rotate that, along with suspend, and demand most recently indoors.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 5:13 pm to prestigeworldwide
I have been doing 20+ years as well. I’ve used Bifenthrin both indoors and out very successfully. If I feel the need to use something else (or when I want quick kill) I just keep a can of Bengal Roach Spray.
I have never rotated chemicals and don’t find that the bugs build up resistance.
I have never rotated chemicals and don’t find that the bugs build up resistance.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 7:56 pm to Spankum
Suspend SC is what I'm currently using. I've had success with Talstar also. In Arizona I used Cy Kick and that's all I'd use. I may go back to it.
You really only need a 1 gallon had sprayer. All these products can be sprayed indoor or outdoor.
You really only need a 1 gallon had sprayer. All these products can be sprayed indoor or outdoor.
This post was edited on 6/25/25 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 6/26/25 at 2:22 am to Canon951
When y’all are spraying indoors and outdoors, where exactly are you spraying ?
Outdoors I do eves down the wall to a couple feet into the grass.
Inside I spray baseboards and thresholds.
Is this good?
Outdoors I do eves down the wall to a couple feet into the grass.
Inside I spray baseboards and thresholds.
Is this good?
Posted on 6/26/25 at 5:57 am to Sheepdog1833
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When y’all are spraying indoors and outdoors, where exactly are you spraying ?
Outdoors I do eves down the wall to a couple feet into the grass.
Inside I spray baseboards and thresholds.
Is this good?
Yes, I also spray under the sinks, under the fridge and other appliances. Outside I also make sure to spray around windows and doors really well.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 8:14 am to prestigeworldwide
I really love using Lambdastar Ultracap 9.7 as well as Taurus SC.
Taurus is more expensive so I use it twice a year (spring and fall). It really handles termites very well. I also trench treated my entire slab about 4-5 years ago and will do it again in another few years, but it's likely good for 10+ years that way. It'll also kill just about everything else that comes in contact with it. I like to spray this around the eaves of my home and the bottom two feet of my bricks as an extra "frick you" to any flying termites that might land there in an attempt to get into the house/attic.
Lambdastar is by far the best thing I've ever used in terms of preventing wasp nests. It's also ok to use on trees and bushes for the same thing. It'll also kill roaches, spiders, and other critters that you don't want hanging around. This is my go-to three times a year, especially throughout the summer. It's also ok for indoor use once it dries so I typically pick two times a year when the wife has our kids at a birthday party or something and spray the inside real well so it's dry when they come back home.
People downvote me and ridicule me every single time I talk about Lambdastar eliminating wasp nests around my home but it really is 100% true -- I found this product in 2017 and I honestly have had zero wasp nests form on my property since using it. Look it up. I chatted with doityourselfpestcontrol.com one day back then after planting wax myrtles along my property line and AlxTiger here warned me that they'd be full of wasp nests one day. Asked them what I could use on them and around the house to prevent wasp nests and they suggested it. To my surprise, it actually works wonderfully. I'll never not use it.
Taurus is more expensive so I use it twice a year (spring and fall). It really handles termites very well. I also trench treated my entire slab about 4-5 years ago and will do it again in another few years, but it's likely good for 10+ years that way. It'll also kill just about everything else that comes in contact with it. I like to spray this around the eaves of my home and the bottom two feet of my bricks as an extra "frick you" to any flying termites that might land there in an attempt to get into the house/attic.
Lambdastar is by far the best thing I've ever used in terms of preventing wasp nests. It's also ok to use on trees and bushes for the same thing. It'll also kill roaches, spiders, and other critters that you don't want hanging around. This is my go-to three times a year, especially throughout the summer. It's also ok for indoor use once it dries so I typically pick two times a year when the wife has our kids at a birthday party or something and spray the inside real well so it's dry when they come back home.
People downvote me and ridicule me every single time I talk about Lambdastar eliminating wasp nests around my home but it really is 100% true -- I found this product in 2017 and I honestly have had zero wasp nests form on my property since using it. Look it up. I chatted with doityourselfpestcontrol.com one day back then after planting wax myrtles along my property line and AlxTiger here warned me that they'd be full of wasp nests one day. Asked them what I could use on them and around the house to prevent wasp nests and they suggested it. To my surprise, it actually works wonderfully. I'll never not use it.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 10:45 am to prestigeworldwide
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If so, I know they typically rotate their chemicals each time so what 4 chemicals do you use if you're a DIYer?
In the past I've used Talstar P in the past. Thinking about using Talstar P, Demand CS, Suspend Polyzone and Bifen I/T.
I wouldn't stress about rotating OP. Maybe every couple years. I bought a 120oz or whatever bottle of Talstar that has lasted my like 5+ years, I let anyone that needs some use an 1oz when needed, I sprayed my house a couple weeks ago and its worked great.
Super easy, takes me maybe 15 mins. I spray the baseboards, I get under all of the appliances, sofa, etc (just lazily spraying what I can, get behind your appliances from the sides, get under your sinks and any wet areas, and then yeah I spray the first 6-12 inches of my foundation and into the grass about the same, then I spray around all my doors and windows, then I spray around the eaves to some degree.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 11:29 am to baldona
I really appreciate all the replies everyone. Thanks for the tips and chemical suggestions. Now I have to put it on a calendar or something because in the past, I got lazy and would put it off weeks after I should have sprayed because it was too hot or it was going to rain or any excuse I could find. 
Posted on 6/26/25 at 3:51 pm to prestigeworldwide
I put a reminder in my phone for every 3 mos to spray for bugs. Helps me keep up or I would forget too.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 4:47 am to prestigeworldwide
Every chemical that's been listed works great. Another is Demon WP or its cheaper generic version Cyper WSP.
I buy the 1lb bucket of Cyper WSP. It will make 49 gallons of spray. Dissolve 1 water soluable pack per gallon of water. It's 40% cypermethrin. It's a wettable powder that leaves behind a real fine powdery residue after drying. The residue then kills any bugs that come in contact with it. So it has a long residual indoors, but like all others sprayed on the outside the residual is shorter depending on weather conditions. It's very safe indoors and outside.
I buy the 1lb bucket of Cyper WSP. It will make 49 gallons of spray. Dissolve 1 water soluable pack per gallon of water. It's 40% cypermethrin. It's a wettable powder that leaves behind a real fine powdery residue after drying. The residue then kills any bugs that come in contact with it. So it has a long residual indoors, but like all others sprayed on the outside the residual is shorter depending on weather conditions. It's very safe indoors and outside.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 7:28 am to Crappieman
Demon is a good product. I've used it in the past. I noticed though that the dried white residue would be very visible on dark flooring around the baseboards so I stopped using it indoors. It will kill the crap out of some bugs though.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 8:10 am to Canon951
Yes the residue can be visible. But it works great in cabinets, under appliances, furniture, etc. Especially around the eaves where brown recluse spiders in the attic can come in contact with it.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 1:25 pm to Crappieman
I'm appreciating all the chemical suggestions and reading how you guys treat your house. Good info as usual. Thanks again................
Posted on 6/28/25 at 7:08 am to Hamma1122
D-fense SC. I’ve had the same bottle for many years. It’s cheap, effective and good indoors and out. It goes without saying, check labels if you have pets.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 8:34 am to prestigeworldwide
OP, you can go to domyown.com and read all about the different products we are discussing here plus many others. They have customer questions, reviews etc. That's where I have been buying most of my products other than the bifenthrin.
https://www.domyown.com/
I have found it to be quite informative and they have good service as well.
https://www.domyown.com/
I have found it to be quite informative and they have good service as well.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 8:39 am to Bamafig
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D-fense SC
This is the same thing as Suspend, just the generic version. Both contain 4.75% deltamethrin. Good product.
This post was edited on 6/28/25 at 8:47 am
Posted on 6/29/25 at 7:48 pm to Canon951
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domyown.com
This is who I use. Great service from them.
Also look at Bora-Care when doing remodeling. Spray it on the lumber, it soaks into the wood and lasts for years.
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