Ivano from Long Island, Ny writes
I use talstar in a mist blower for treating mosquitoes and ticks. A customer asked me to treat chiggers as well and I know talstar is effective in killing them. Can I use the mist blower with talstar at a rate if 1oz per gallon to kill chiggers in the lawn or is there a different application method that would be more effective? Also, what would be the application frequency to achieve control of this pest?
Talstar P is labeled for chiggers outdoors at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft with a pump sprayer every 30 days. Treatments for chiggers should begin in May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkempt areas of the lawn and lawn edge.
Answer last updated on: 06/03/2023
