Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

We recommend that you only spray around the edges of the window frame to avoid wasting the product. Stink bugs will come in around the edges of the window so it is not effective in the middle of the window. The windows can be cleaned. The correct amount is Talstar P (Talstar One) is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

If you know where the nests are you can apply Tempo 1% dust. We recommned that you use a hand duster and apply a dust such as Tempo dust to the holes where the wasps are going in and out. The dust will help eliminate the wasps in the nest and any other wasps returning to the nest. Tempo dust will stay effective for several months as long as it is dry. We are not aware of a product that would eliminate the wasp pheromone to help stop wasps from returning to a particular area.  After dusting in the void where the wasps have a built a nest you can try spraying the siding with a product such as Talstar P. You can spray once a month and any wasp that lands on treated areas will be eliminated within about 24 hours which should stop new wasps from being able to build a nest.

Talstar P is not labeled for head lice and should not be applied to bedding or clothing. We recommend that you launder the bedding in heat and use an over the counter hair treatment product meant for head lice. Steri-Fab can be applied to mattresses, furniture, cracks and crevices. Bedlam can be used for residual control to baseboards and listed areas on the product label for lice.

Talstar P (Talstar One) is not to be used on golf course turf per page 2 on the product label.

Talstar P can only be used on non bearing nut trees.  Malathion would be the better option if you plan to harvest in the same season you intend to treat. Spray about the time the buds show one half inch to three quarters an inch of new growth.

Talstar should be used early to mid season to control the larvae of crane flies. This application should be made between August-February during times when the ground is not frozen. If treatments are made in March-April, they may only provide supression. You can consult with your local cooperative extension office for details on timing of application in your area specifically.

Talstar P (Talstar One) can last in the soil for up to 5-7 years, no edibles should be planted in an area treated with it for this reason.  It would be best to remove and replace the top layer of soil if just sprayed before doing so.

Talstar P should be used when it is dry outside and there is no rain expected within a 24 hour period. 

Yes, Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied in a boom sprayer for applications.

You should caliberate your sprayer to disperse 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. 

The shelf life for Talstar P is between 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature. 

 

 

Talstar P is for insects only and will not control diseases such as blight. Something like the Monterey Complete Disease Control or Clearys Spectro 90 WDG would be good to use instead.

Once mixed, Talstar P (Talstar One) should be used within 24 hours.  1 ounce in 1 gallon will cover approx 1k square feet.  It's recommeneded to treat the interior and exterior all at the same time so that you can have uniform coverage.  Please be sure to read the product label for information on the approriate places to treat both inside and outside.

You can spray Taslstar behind appliances, along baseboards, but not around the wall sockets. We suggest you use an insecticide dust such as Cimexa Dust. Cimexa Dust will last up to 10 years when applied to undisturbed areas like wall voids. 

Yes, Talstar P is our most popular product for killing mosquitoes.  It is recommended to apply every 30 days outdoors.  

Talstar P (Talstar One) is a great product that can be used indoors and outdoors to control springtails. You want to mix at a ratio of 1 fl oz per gallon of water. You want to spray the outside perimeter 2-3 feet up and 2-3 feet out, also focus on cracks and crevices and entry points inside. Springtails indicate that there is a moisture issue because they breed in walls or under slabs where a moisture issue may exist. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails because typically insecticides alone will not do the job. You should also take a look at our "How To Get Rid of Springtails" article for further information.

No, Talstar P (Talstar One) is not labeled to be applied to furniture and it should not apply it to children's toys. If you would like to tell us more about what pest(s) you are targeting, then we would be happy to recommend an alternative treatment.

Yes.  Talstar P is one of our most popular product for mosquito control.  

Talstar P can be used to help control cluster flies indoors and outdoors. If the cluster flies have already made their way indoors, they will be harder to control because they usually hide in a wall void or other inaccessible area and are only visible when the house warms up. If the cluster flies are in an attic or drop ceiling or other dark area, a fly light would do a great job controlling the population. Using small fly lights such as the Fly Web in the house would also help to catch the flies. Spray Talstar P directly on baseboards, window frames, door frames, and places where utilities (pipes, wires, cables) enter in to the building and any other crack, crevice or gap where insects can enter.

There is no valid reason to mix Suspend Polyzone and Talstar P together. Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Suspend Polyzone already contains a synthetic pyrethroid, so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas, prolonging the infestation.