Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is what the pro's use, so it's an easy choice. If you have a company spraying for you and they don't use this, you need to fire them immediately. I used to spray professionally and this is the best product on the market. Big companies might use this (but highly diluted). Hence, companies water down the concentrate so it lasts longer. You should mix 1 ounce of concentrate with 1 gallon of water. That is plenty strong for standard bugs, roaches, beetles, spiders, centipedes, etc. Spray every 4-6 weeks from April-Oct. Don't spray in the winter, no need, and wasteful (even in hot climates, with no real winter). However, if there is a scorpion problem, mix 1.5 ounces with 1 gallon of water, and spray every 4 weeks. Do NOT mix any more concentrate than that or you'll prob. create a toxic dump. This WILL kill scorpions, they're just a little harder to kill, not impossible. For additional scorpion control, buy a black light b/c they fluoresce (in the dark) and you can find where they're coming from. Spray extra in those areas. Don't worry, scorpions have poor vision so they can't see you very well, if at all. They can feel vibrations, so try not to disturb whatever surface they're on and spray them before they run away. A standard 2,000 sq/ft home only needs about 2 gallons or less of this sprayed (depending on yard size, sheds, etc). Why have a company charge you $40/month or more to use a diluted chemical? This should last you about 3 years depending on your house size/yard. Don't buy the Home Depot/Lowe's products, they are not residuals or commercial grade! This lasts the longest b/c it's micro-encapsulated (protects it from the sun, etc.) to release at different intervals throughout the month. Other chemicals are in full force once you spray them and probably last 3 weeks or less (depending on your climate). Use Nitrile gloves from any Home Depot/Lowe's ($2-$3) b/c they'll protect you the best (or heavy rubber gloves). Spray outside, no need to ever spray inside unless you have a major infestation. If needed, only spray the corners, window sills, entry ways. You don't want chemicals in your home, especially with kids. Allow to fully dry 1-2 hrs (even if it looks dry). If you have an ant problem, use Termidor (baits: Terro, Amdro, Maxforce, Advance, Niban, Advion, Phantom II). Ants can detect Cy-Kick to an extent, but Termidor smokes them easily. Again, only use Termidor outside. Bugs come from the outside and get inside. Spray outside: the foundation, garage, front porch area, back patio area, window sills, front/back door ground areas, inside the water boxes for sprinklers and the water shut off valve (usually connected on the street sidewalk). UPDATE: I've noticed some reviewers still have persistent infestations, if that's you, then up the concentrate level when you mix (but not past 2 ounces per gallon). Keep in mind, bugs don't die instantly by touching Cy-Kick. Bugs will ingest, or absorb it after it sticks to their bodies. As previously noted, if you have ant issues they can detect Cy-Kick to a degree. If so, use Termidor, it is the best ant/termite chemical and can't be detected. But DO NOT mix Termidor with Cy-Kick or spray together. I'm surprised naysayers still deny this works, or say it only lasts 2 weeks (typically it's 6-8 weeks). Try it against any Ortho product from your local store, it'll beat them every time. I used to spray 20-30 houses a day, working 8-10 hours a day, 6 days a week. I know what works and doesn't. The reason I posted this info is b/c many pest control companies rip people off with pricing, use other weak chemicals (b/c they're cheaper), or they use Cy-Kick but significantly dilute the concentrate. I've seen receipts stating .006% concentrate from good companies. Really? Thanks for the sugar water, but no thanks. Bed bug issues? Spraying chemicals does little with bed bugs. They hide in crevices, come out at night, are attracted to your body heat, and the carbon dioxide you exhale. However, they do not like high temps. Either take your furniture outside and let it sit all day in hot weather, or get the temp over 120 in your room and you'll see them run & die. If you get it over 140 they'll die within 1 minute. Pro's use heaters and seal off the room until they die. Good luck