Talstar P Professional Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Roz

05/17/2011

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What if a dog came into contact with Talstar P while it was still wet?
My dog didn't show apparent signs of illness, yet his coat was wet with a manure type odor and when wiped, there was a rust color that came off. The scent is still there a day later.

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The smell and color are not from the Talstar P. Talstar P is a water based product that dries clear and is odorless. It seems like your dog did indeed roll in something that was possibly still damp from the Talstar application, but it is the actual item your pet rolled in (perhaps manure or fertilizer of some kind?) that you have noticed on your pet. We think a bath is in order to wash off any Talstar the dog may have on his coat and to get rid of whatever ever else he rolled in.

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Asked by J.c. from Oklahoma City, Ok

10/18/2015

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I'm using Talstar P & Archer IGR on a small lawn. Do I wet lawn before or after for fleas?

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You do not need to water the lawn before or after an application of Talstar P and Archer IGR for fleas according to the product label. Just be sure you are using the correct amount of product per gallon of water/coverage area.

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Asked by Amenda from Ozona, Tx

07/17/2016

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Can I use Talstar P as a flea and tick dip for me dogs?
Like to bathe them in it to help with the fleas and ticks that are on them?

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No, Talstar P cannot be applied on animals for flea dipping. It is only labeled for outdoor applications for flea control in the lawn. We do carry products that you can apply to your dogs safely for flea control. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on flea eradication.

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Asked by Tyler

06/15/2011

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What product would you recommend for crickets and spiders? Fruit flies/gnats and pantry moths?
I would like to kill the crickets and spiders in my garage/basement. Also, want to set up a long lasting barrier or something that will kill them and keep them from coming in.

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You mentioned four very different pests in your question. Spiders and crickets can be controlled using Talstar P. Talstar P is a great general use insecticide that can be applied indoors and outdoors to help get rid of and prevent most crawling insects. Fruit flies and pantry moths on the other hand will require you to locate the source of the infestation to get rid of the pests. We do have fruit fly traps as well as pantry moth traps but these traps are meant for monitoring purposes and will not get rid of the entire infestation. You can learn more about fruit fly control by reading our Fruit Fly Control Articles and Pantry moths by reading our Pantry Moth Control Articles. These articles will help you learn how to find and eliminate the infestation.

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Asked by Robin from Grand Junction, Co

06/28/2015

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My silver maple has sun scald, splitting bark with earwigs, and some borers. Will Talstar P help?
I prefer to buy the most efficient, least expensive product. Thank you!

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Sunscald that has caused the bark to split will often heal on its own in otherwise healthy trees. If you experience rapid temperature fluctuations at the end of winter and in early spring, then you may want to wrap trees that are sensitive to this condition to help prevent sunscald. Talstar P is a versatile inseticide concentrate that is safe for use on many ornamentals and is labeled for over 75 pests. Talstar P is also water-based, so it should not cause additional stress to the strees. You may also want to consult an arborist to be sure your trees are receiving enough water to recover from the bark split, and to check if it may need additional nutrients.

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Asked by William from Villages Fl

09/13/2016

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Do I have to remove thatch prior to Talstar P application for chinch bugs on a St Augustine lawn in FL?

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Talstar P are one of the most effective chinch bug treatments on the market. Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Chinch bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher applications rates will be required to control populations that contain both nymphs and adults during the summer. It may also be necessary to remove the thatch layer if it exceeds 1 inch in thickness to allow the Talstar to penetrate down to the soil.

If you have a few small spots the St. Augustine runners might fill it in this season (of course water, fertilizer, and lots of sunshine helps). If large portions of the lawn were damaged it will likely be late spring or later of next year before the lawn recovers. Very heavily damaged areas may need to be resodded.

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Asked by Joseph from Coral Springs, Fl

04/30/2012

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I sprayed this on my Meyer Lemon 2 weeks before it bloomed. Do I need to remove fruit?
It didn't fruit until a couple weeks after spraying. I know this is not systemic and its not suppose to be absorbed into the plant so is there any harm in eating my lemons. I have since bought captian jacks with spinosad for this tree but Im wondering if I need to discard the fruit already on it.

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Talstar P is not labeled to be used on edible plants. The manufacturer does recommend that you discard any fruit from the tree for this growing season if the tree was sprayed with Talstar P.

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Asked by Bill from Georgia

10/09/2012

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Can I mix this with CyperWP for outside use around the house
Will mixing bifenthrin with the cypermethrin degrade eithers efficiency or activity?

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These products should not be mixed together. There is no valid reason to mix Cyper WP and Talstar P together. Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Cyper WP 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.

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Asked by Karen from Louisiana

05/31/2019

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I used Talstar P Professional Insecticide to control fleas in my yard. I put K9 Advantix on my dogs but I still have a problem. Should I use an IGR?

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Yes, although Talstar P Professional Insecticide will kill fleas, you still need to incorporate an IGR like Tekko Pro to break down the reproductive cycle. You can apply both at the same time.

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Asked by Karen

05/18/2011

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Can I use Talstar on elm trees as a systemic?

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Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and as such will not work as a systemic treatment. You will need to use a product such as Criterion which is a systemic insecticide to treat your elm trees.

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Asked by Terri from Erlanger, Kentucky

05/11/2019

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Mosquitoes, flies, and spiders are the problem in my yard, is there one product I can spray for all 3 pests?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide is a great safe product for general pest control both in and around the home. It dries clear, has no odor, is non-staining and non-irritating and can be used on lawns, bushes, ornamentals, trees and around the foundation of the home, as well as entry points like windows and doors. It will control over 100 different insects, including mosquitoes, flies, and spiders. It will typically last 30-90 days outdoors and at least 90 indoors along baseboards and cracks and crevices. Its safe for children and pets once dry and is very cost effective.

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Asked by Laura from Hysham

06/01/2018

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Will Talstar P keep flies off my house?
One side of our house becomes absolutely covered in flies every day during the summer, leaving fly specks all over the siding.

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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.

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Asked by Omar from Miami, Fl

08/10/2015

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Would mixing Talstar P with Tengard work for longer lasting residual and knockdown?

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MIxing Tengard with Talstar will not make it last any longer and is not actually recommended. Mixing 2 insecticides together can contaminate an area making it highly repellent where insects will avoid it and neither can do their job of killing the insects. If you want a faster knockdown product, you can add something like Exciter. If you want a longer residual you should use something like Suspend Polyzone which can last up to 90 days on outside surfaces.

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Asked by John from Ladson, Sc

06/17/2018

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Does Talstar have a soil residual for termite prevention, or is it just for active treatment?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied topically monthly for crawling and flying insects and every 5 years for termite applications.

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Asked by Mike from Beech Island, Sc

02/13/2013

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What can I do about a ladybug infestation already inside my home?

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Talstar P applications to cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room, door frames, window frames and other areas where you see ladybugs emerging will help. You can also use a Fly Web light to capture these nuisance insects as they seem to be attracted to light as well.

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Asked by Clarke from Barbados

09/10/2014

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Should Talstar PL be used in an enclosed office with no windows, just air condition vents?

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When applying Talstar P, as long as the area has had time to dry, there should not be any concern. Rooms should remain vacant until the product has had time to dry. Talstar P is ok to use as crack and crevice treatment along baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas.

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Asked by Billy from 29585

10/02/2018

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Will Talstar P (Talstar One) stain wood flooring?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is a non-staining product that should not be applied to wood floors only cracks and crevices as directed indoors.

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Asked by Rick from Woodland Ca.

07/10/2014

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What do most pest control companies use for general spraying?

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Our most popular general use product is called Talstar. It is widely used by pest control companies because it is labeled for almost every insect you could have a problem with and you can use it outside the home as well as inside, it is odorless and very safe for use around children and pets. It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water in a one gallon hand pump sprayer. It will last for 60 to 90 days outside in between treatments. It is also labeled for lawn and ornamental use, and can be used on trees, plants, bushes and shrubs for all sorts of ornamental pests including Japanese beetles, mosquitoes, and other leaf eating pests. Talstar is also available in a granule formula called Talstar PL if you prefer to use granules.

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Asked by James from Stuart, Florida

04/15/2013

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Will Talstar P control hoosehold casebearers (Phereoeca uterella)?

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When the larva or the moths make contact with areas that have been treated with Talstar P or Demand CS they will be killed by the dry residual. They must contact the treated area for any products to work. Typically a crack and crevice application of either product, lots of cleaning under furniture, appliances and under cabinets and lots of vacuuming will help eliminate these pests. Any wool items should be examined for damage and cleaned if needed.

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Asked by Jim from Sugarland,tx

05/21/2014

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Is Talstar P effective for fleas indoor and outdoors?

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Talstar P is labeled for the treatment of fleas outdoors only. It can only be applied to indoor cracks and crevices. Fleas will be on the open floor surfaces so it is important to apply a product such as Alpine Flea Insecticide with IGR to those surfaces indoors for eradication.

Indoor Flea Control Article

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