With most insecticides, such as Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate, it is safe for pets to be back into the treated area after it has completely dried.
Per the product label for Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate when treating for surface insects you would want to delay watering for 24 hours after application. For subsurface insect control (mole crickets, grubs), you would water the treated area with additional 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water after application for optimum results.
Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate starts to affect insects as soon as it is applied and they contact the treated surface. It has a residual of up to 8 weeks. How long it takes to kill insects depending on the type, age and health of the insect, how long they spend on the treated surface and how long they spend there. It can take a few hours to 24 or more to kill insects once dry.
Spectracide Triazicide application varies depending on what you are treating. Per label on veggies: Mix 1.5 fl oz (3 Tbsp) in 1 gallon of water and apply to 300 sq ft. Apply when insects appear or when damage occurs. Spray to wet all infested plant surfaces. Spectracide Triazicide will treat: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cavalo Broccoli, Cauliflower, Chinese Broccoli, Chinese Cabbage, Chinese Mustard, Kohlrabi, Lettuce (head and leaf) Tomato, Tomatillo, Peppers (bell and nonbell), Eggplant, Ground Cherry and Pepino Onions (bulb), Garlic Corn (sweet and pop) Asparagus Beans, Snap Beans, Wax Beans, Black-Eyed Peas, Garden Peas, Green Peas and Sugar Snap Peas and Lettuce (leaf and head). Spectracide Triazicide is labeled to treat 260 insects, please refer to the label for the specific pests it will treat, and for the number of days to wait between the last application and harvest. Please follow all label instructions.
Per the Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate Label it depends on what you are treating for in your lawn.
For subsurface insect control (mole crickets, grubs), water treated area with additional ¼ to ½ inch of water for optimum results.
For surface insects including ants, armyworms, cockroaches, crickets, cutworms, earwigs, fleas, ladybeetles, lawn moths (sod webworms), millipedes, mosquitoes, moths, Palmetto bugs, sowbugs, mites, spittlebugs and waterbugs. Thoroughly wet down grass a few hours before applying. Delay additional watering or mowing for 24 hours after application for optimum control of surface insects.
Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate can be applied right after mowing so you can make the most contact with active insects.
There is no time restriction for seeding when using the Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate.
Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate is best applied when rain is not expected for 24 hours if you are treating for surface pests. For subsurface pests you do need to water in ½ inch after application, so applying just before a rain would be fine.
According to the product label Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate should be applied in calm weather when rain is not predicted for 24 hours to ensure the pesticide is not washed away. If heavy rain occurs before the 24 hour time period, the product can be washed away and will need to be reapplied.
Spectracide Triazicide can take several minutes to kill Sod Webworms and larvae.
Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate does list chiggers on the product label: Mix 1.5 fl oz (3 Tbsp) in 1 gallon of water to treat 120 sq ft.
The best time to apply Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate for mosquitoes is in the early morning or late evening. It is recommended to thoroughly wet the grass down a few hours before applying. Keep pets and people out of the area during application and until the area is fully dry. Please take a moment to look over our Mosquito Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing mosquitoes.
Yes, Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate is labeled for mosquitoes. You may also want to take a look at our article on How To Get Rid Of Mosquitoes for more advice and tips on how to do a thorough treatment.
Per the product label for Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate, when treating for surface insects you would want to delay watering for 24 hours after application. For subsurface insect control (mole crickets, grubs), you would water the treated area with additional 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water after application for optimum results. This should be done as close to application as possible.
Spectracide Triazicide Once & Done Insect Killer Concentrate can be reapplied every 30 days as needed up to 7 times per year.