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  • Asked by Tanya from Centerburg, Oh
    09/04/2018
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    I just realized I was mixing the Talstar P (Talstar One) too strong at 3 oz to a gallon. What should I do?
    A

    Making a pesticide like Talstar P (Talstar One) 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.  Simply wipe down, or wash off areas of application and re-apply at the correct rate of 1 oz to a gallon of water. 

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  • Asked by Bobby from Rexburg, Id
    09/19/2018
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    Is Talstar P harmful after it dries if it gets wet again?
    A

    Talstar P is safe if applied and dried prior to children entering the treated surfaces. If the treated area gets wet again, it does not reactivate the product. 

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  • Asked by Joam from Shelby, Nc
    12/31/2018
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    Can I kill carpenter ants in an outside all wood building using Talstar P?
    I am not able to do drilling and need something that is effective, easy and not to costly.
    A

    Talstar P can be used to kill carpenter ants that are sprayed directly or which contact the residual spray. However, Talstar P will not transfer throughout an ant colony to kill the entire colony. If you are finding carpenter ants trailing indoors, then we recommend our Indoor Carpenter Ant Kit, which includes two different baits, refillable bait stations, and a residual spray with two active ingredients. If the ants are in a wall void and you are unable to bait for them, then another great option is applying a ready-to-use non-repellent foam such as FUSE Foam into the wall void where the nest is. Please refer to our online Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more tips.

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  • Asked by Wanda from Jacksonville, Florida
    05/11/2019
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    Does Talstar P need to be watered in after two hours?
    A

    Talstar P Professional Insecticide needs to be watered in for some pests but not all.  Please review the product label for complete application information depending on your target pest.

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  • Asked by Eliud from Edinburg Tx
    10/11/2012
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    can you mix talstar pro with demon wp?
    Do the insecticides loose their potency if you mix 3 scoops of demon EP and 2 ounces of talstar pro in 1 1/4 gallons of water? For indoor use
    A
    These products should not be mixed together. There is no valid reason to mix Demon WP and Talstar P together.  Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Demon 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 Mark from Denver, Co
    04/04/2013
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    What product to use on evergreen trees and aspens to protect against insects?
    I want to protect my landscaping trees from insects. None of the plants are edible.
    A
    Talstar P is a great general use insecticide and can be used on trees, bushes and other ornamental plants and it labeled for many kinds of plant infesting insects. You should note that almost all insecticides have the potential to make evergreen trees loose a bit of their color.
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  • Asked by Robert from N Springfield ,vt
    05/28/2013
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    what is the best ant killer for tiny ants
    I leave in Vermont and have sandy soil every thing i have tryed to kill very small ants the make tiny ant hills all over my lawn I dont have a problem with them getting in the house just my lawn about 1/2 acre
    A
    We apologize after re-reading your question, we have determined a better recommendation for you. You can use Talstar P as a broadcast treatment out in the yard and around your home to treat those tiny black ants.
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  • Asked by Carol from Franklin, Nc 28734
    06/14/2013
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    Once sprayed on a hemlock tree, how long does it take for Talstar P to kill wooly adelgids?
    I finished spraying around 11:00 AM and a hard rain came around 6:00 PM.
    A
    Talstar P does not provide an instant knockdown. Talstar P will kill wooly adelgids and other insects within 20 to 30 minutes to a few hours after application
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  • Asked by Jeff from Potomac, Md
    10/01/2013
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    Something growing in my Talstar P
    I have a 3/4 gal bottle of Talstar P. It is one year old. I have used it in my 2 homes and it is very effective. But today, I went to use it and noticed some dark green or grey black splotches in the measuring area of the bottle. There was only residual product in that part. I measured out the amount I needed and when I poured it out, it was somewhat clumpy. Which indicates a fungus growing in there. Just want to know your thoughts. I keep the bottle in my basement in a cabinet, so there is no light hitting the bottle. Thanks!
    A

    We apologize that there appears to be fungus like substance in your bottle of Talstar P. There was an issue with one Lot of 3/4 gallon Talstar from FMC last year. We would be more than happy to ship you a new bottle or refund you for this bottle from the defective Lot. You can call us at 866-581-7378 to follow up of this matter up.

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  • Asked by Geo from Miami, Fl
    11/13/2013
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    How many ounces of Talstar to put into 100 gal. of water?
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    Since Talstar is mixed using 1 ounce per gallon water, you would add 100 ounces or 3 quarts into 100 gallons water.
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  • Asked by Terence from Stamford,ct
    04/16/2014
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    Will Talstar work against camel crickets
    A
     Talstar P will kill camel crickets. Apply Talstar P as a crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices. We recommend treating the outside perimeter to help stop insect pests from coming indoors to start with. Apply Talstar P to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet.
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  • Asked by Rachel from Idaho
    05/06/2014
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    We live in Idaho and have Hobo spiders-will Talstar take care of these?
    A
    Talstar P will kill and is labeled to kill Hobo spiders among many other pest.
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  • Asked by Thomas from Port Charlotte,fl
    07/19/2014
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    Can I spray talstar or bifenthrin on my pool cage screen to prevent " no see ums" from getting in?
    I was told to use permethrin but it doesn't seem to work...my pool is constantly full of them! I'm hoping the oil based bifenthrin is the answer.
    A
    The active ingredient Bifenthrin is labeled to help control Noseeums. You would want to treat the perimeter of the pool with Talstar P focusing on the bushes, trees, shrubs and ground cover surrounding the pool. Incorporating an Insect Growth Regulator such as Archer IGR will help break down the population because it keeps the insects from being able to reproduce. A great contact kill to use is Microcare Aerosol Spray to use around the entry points to the pool house (doors, eaves, joint areas against screen)
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  • Asked by Clyde from Parrish, Fl
    03/27/2013
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    What is a good pesticide for Florida?
    I live in Florida and would like to know what is a very effective pestiside to use outside. I was also wondering what do the professionals use. So I can do my own pest control. Also we have these very tiny ants that you can barely, you need to get up very close to them and then you can see them crawling on the house. I don't know what they call them but we seem to have quite a bit of them in our area. very tiny tiny ants
    A
    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 including ants 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.
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  • Asked by Jay from Harrisburg, Pa
    04/24/2013
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    Does Talstar contain a Surfactant? if not is there any advantage to using one with this product?
    A
    Talstar p does not contain a surfactant. A surfactant is not usually need but can be used if you are trying to protect a plant with waxy leaves and need the product to stick a bit better.
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  • Asked by Casey from Georgia
    06/04/2013
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    permethrin with talstar p
    can you mix permethrin with talstar in a 1 gallon backpack blower fogger system to treat for mosquitos? would one chemical neautralize the other?
    A
    There would be no need to mix the two together as it will not make your spray any stronger, and the labels do not permit being mixed with other insecticides. Both products are synthetic pyrethroids and could possibly take away from the effectiveness of each other. If you were to mix anything together to increase your control over mosquitoes, it would be the use of a birth control like NyGuard IGR. This keeps the population from being able to breed and reproduce which cuts back the problem drastically.
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  • Asked by Diana from Glen Arm, Md
    06/15/2013
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    Does the liquid reactivate once it gets wet again after the initial application dries?
    A
    The Talstar stays active after it dries so it does not need to get wet to effectively control the insects. Indoors it will last up to 90 days and outdoors it can typically hold up to the outdoor elements for 30 days at least.
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  • Asked by Mark from Florida
    06/25/2013
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    Does Talstar P work on bagworms
    I'm in Florida and have a house covered in bagworms. After pressure cleaning and painting, I want to prevent them from returning.
    A
    Yes, Talstar P will eradicate bag worms. You want to apply at a rate of 1fl oz per 1 gal of water
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  • Asked by Tim from Sf, Ca
    07/16/2013
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    Is Talstar P labeled for Springtails?
    Does this work on springtails? None of the products i seen list springtails.
    A
    Yes, Talstar P is labeled to treat Springtails. You want to mix at a ratio of 1fl oz per One 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. Please be sure to verify there are no water leaks that could be attracting springtails.
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  • Asked by David
    07/28/2013
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    To use with a hose end sprayer, would you pour Talstar directly into the container, then set to 1 fl/ounce?
    The application is for psyllids on shrubs. resistor
    A
    Yes, you can use Talstar with a Hose end sprayer. You can pour the Talstar directly into the hose end sprayer tank and set the dial setting.
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