Mavrik Perimeter - Questions & Answers

We do carry many products that fall into the neonicotinoids class of insecticides and a few products that would fall into the coumaphos class of insecticides. Talstar is not one of them. Talstar falls into the pyrethroid class of insetcicides. It is still very important not to apply Talstar P to areas where bees are activiely foraging as the product is non-selective and will kill bees. We also carry Mavrik Perimeter which after it has dried is non toxic to bees and may be an option for folks that have a concern about bee colony collapse. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am always happy to help.

Mavrik Perimeter Insecticide can be used to treat for mosquitoes. With Mavrik Perimeter there is no lingering odor or visible residue, and when dry it is non-toxic and non-repellent to honey bees. Mix Mavrik at a rate of 1/3 - 2/3 tsp per gallon of water.

The most commonly purchased product for hive beetle control is the Maxforce FC Roach Bait stations. These stations are purchased by honey bee farmers and seem to be very effective. We have not had any information on anyone using the Mavrik Perimeter for varroa mites. We recommend calling the Mavrik manufacturer, Zoecon for more information 800-934-3532

Mavrik is going to be most effective as a contact spray and can continue to control certain insect pests for a week or longer though it should be reapplied as needed. Talstar P will have a residual of about 30 days outside.  The key with mosquito treatments is to apply to the underside of leaves of trees and bushes as this is where the adults lay during the day.

Mavrik Aquaflow has been discontinued by the manufacturer and replaced with the Mavrik Perimeter. They both have the same amount of the active ingredient in them. Mavrik Perimeter is for commercial use on outdoor plants in ornamental plantings, plantscapes (including trees and shrubs, roses, flowerbeds, and gardens) and for perimeter treatment around buildings and outside surfaces.

For best results, Mavirk should be applied on a clear day, when you are not expecting any rain for at least 24 hours. 

Mavrik Perimeter is not safe to apply in areas will animals will be grazing even when dry. If you will give us more information about the pest(s) you need to treat, we will be happy to recommend an alternative product.

The only product we carry that would not be harmful to bees once dry is Mavrik Perimeter.  We would recommend applying early morning or late evening when they are less active.

Mavrik Perimeter would be the best product to use for mosquito control if you are concerned about bees.  Mavrik is for outdoor use and is known for its immediate control of a variety of insects including mosquitoes.  With Mavrik there is no lingering odor or visible residue and it is non toxic and non repellent to bees once the application is dry. 

Eggs incubate over winter in the bag, emerge as worms in late May, and the cycle begins all over again. Mavrik Perimeter is labeled for bagworms at 1.2-3 ml per gallon of water. Insecticides are not effective when the bagworms are in their protective casings.

Mavrik Perimeter is labeled for cold fogging applicators only. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

Mavrik Perimeter should be applied using a handpump or backpack sprayer for dispersing the product at the rate of 0.5 fl oz per 5 gallons (or 0.1 to 1 gallon of water).

Mavrik Perimeter can be purchased for use on your own home or property without having a state issued license. If you live in the following states: NY, CT or if you are applying to someone else's home or for profit, you will need to be licensed in your state. Please let us know if you need anything else.

Mavrick is not labeled to be applied to edible vegetation. We would recommend using a product like Bonide Fruit Tree Spray. Which will treat mites on grapes.

Talstar P works well for both the mature and the immature spider mites. Talstar P provides optimal spider mite control when applied during spring to mid-summer. Higher application rates and/or more frequent treatments may be required for acceptable spider mite control during mid- to late-summer. The addition of a surfactant or horticultural oil may increase the effectiveness of Talstar. Talstar applications may be rotated with those of other products  that have different modes of action in control programs that are designed  to manage resistance by twospotted spider mites. Consult your local Cooperative Extension Service for resistance management recommendations in your region.

Mavrik would be the best product to use for Mosquito control when concerned about bees and butterflies. Mavrik Perimeter is for outdoor use and is known for its immediate control of a variety of insects including stubborn mosquitoes and ants. With Mavrik Perimeter there is no lingering odor or visible residue and when dry it is non toxic and non repellent to honey bees once the application is dry.

Mavrik Perimeter is non toxic to honey bees once dry but does not state anything about other benefical insects so we cannot confirm that it would not harm them.  To avoid contacting beneficial insects, apply in the early morning or late evening when they are less active in the area.

There are not restrictions on mixing most herbicides and insecticides; however, we do not recommend mixing broadleaf herbicides with products you are using for mosquito control such as Mavrik. This is because you will need to treat ornamental shrubs, low tree branches, etc. to treat for mosquitoes effectively, yet an herbicide like 2,4-D will harm these desirable ornamental plants. You can view more tips in our Mosquito Treatment Guide here.

Mavrik Perimeter is labeled for outdoor treatment of fleas. 

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We do not recommend mixing two residual insecticides like Mavrik Perimeter and Talstar P. We advise that you use an IGR like Tekko Pro with Talstar to increase the results. You also need to spray on a schedule every 21-28 days. Please view our How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes Treatment Guide for more information.