Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Luis from El Paso
    06/08/2016
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    Can I mix Talstar P with another insecticide like Suspend SC in one tank?
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    There is no valid reason to mix Suspend SC and Talstar P together.  Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Suspend SC 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 Sr from Miami, Fl
    03/24/2017
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    How often should you re-apply Talstar P for effective chinch bug treatment?
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    When treating for chinch bugs with Talstar P, it is recommended that you do a second treatment 21-30 days after the first treatment. You will use 1 fl. oz. of Talstar P per gallon of water. This will treat 1000 square feet. Be sure to water the product in at least 0.5 inches after it has been applied.

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  • Asked by Harold from Linden, Michigan
    04/06/2017
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    Does a mosquito spray, like Talstar P, affect the honey bee once it dries?
    Talstar, Tekko Pro, and BTI, do these or similar chemicals affect the honey bee if sprayed on the flowers or if over spray landed on the flowers they use?
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    Some insecticides, like Talstar P, can be harmful to beneficial insects such as honey bees. Per Talstar P's label, Talstar "is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment of residues on blooming crops or weeds", so we wouldn't recommend spraying while bees are present or on blooms that bees can later land on. Tekko Pro IGR is just a growth regulator not an insecticide so as long as it's used as directed, it shouldn't harm beneficials. As far as BTI, if you're referring to the BTI Mosquito Dunks, that product is a larvacide and it only goes in water retention sites. If you meant Monterey B.T. Insecticide, the product "has no effect on birds, earthworms or beneficial insects such as honeybees and ladybugs, when used as directed." We recommend to always read the label of the product you decide to use to know how to use it properly and to check how it can affect beneficial insects.

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  • Asked by Angela from Statesville, Nc
    04/15/2017
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    I'm about to use Talstar P for bagworms. If half of an evergreen tree has turned brown will it survive after the bagworms are eliminated?
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    We apologize, but there is no way we can say for sure if the tree will survive.  We recommend that you contact a local arborist with your cooperative extension office to determine the extent of the damage of the tree.  Talstar is labeled for a foliar spray starting in April through June. 

    Bagworm recommendations:

    It is important to start control methods before a major infestation occurs. Once the bagworms have matured and have formed the "bag" most chemical control methods will no longer work.

    You can manually control bagworms by simply plucking them off of the infested trees and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water or squishing them.  This control method is most useful during fall, winter and early spring, before the eggs inside the bag have hatched.

    Chemical control may be achieved when the larvae are small and just emerging from the over-wintering bag.  Use a concentrated liquid insecticide such as Talstar or Tempo. Foliage should be thoroughly wetted with the insecticide spray in order to achieve thorough coverage.  When doing an insecticide treatment, timing is key. To find out the correct time of year to treat for bagworms in your region contact you local Cooperative Extension office. These offices can prove to be invaluable when treating for insect pests.

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  • Asked by Kristen from Houston
    07/23/2017
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    How do I dispose of unused mixture of Talstar P?
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    Unused mix of Talstar P (Talstar One) can be poured out right along the foundation of a structure.

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  • Asked by Sharee from Dayton, Ohio
    08/11/2017
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    What are the ingredients in Talstar P (Talstar One)?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One) contains 7.9% of Bifenthrin and 92.1% inert ingredients.  

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  • Asked by Chuck from Rosemead
    09/20/2017
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    How to use Talstar P on potted plants indoors?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One) is diluted with water and then poured onto the soil and sprayed onto the plant itself. We recommend starting with letting the soil dry out between watering as this offers the fastest control in most cases. Please provide the targeted pest for additional tips on treatment.

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  • Asked by Jim from Enola, Pa
    10/01/2017
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    How long does Talstar P (Talstar One) stay active after spraying?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One) should be applied once every month to the exterior areas and quarterly to interior crevices. It should be applied when there is no rain expected for 24 hrs. 

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  • Asked by Ben from Gaston, Sc
    09/22/2014
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    What causes could there be for ants coming back within a week?
    I live in central SC with sandy soil. Talastar kills the ants and other insects well, but I have new mounds in as little as 5-7 days. I have broadcast sprayed, treated mounds at a rate of 1 oz, per gallon and it doesn't seem to have the lasting effect of 3-4 months like advertised.
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    Ant bait products are the best solution for effective argentine ant control and small black ant control. Ant baits will hit the colony at the source, whereas insecticide sprays such as Talstar P will only cause stress on the colony, causing it to split into a larger number of sub-colonies, making the infestation worse. We would recommend using our Complete Ant Kit which comes with both a sugar based bait as well as a protein based bait to ensure bait acceptance regardless of what the ants are lacking nutritionally. We would also like you to read over our staff written article, How To Get Rid of Argentine Ants to learn more.
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  • Asked by Ann from Nc
    09/30/2014
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    Will Talstar P (Talstar One) kill gnats & roaches?
    I started getting an infestation of gnats this spring. I have tried everything from foggers to home remedies. The gnats are in my basement/garage. There is a lot of dirt areas around the perimeter inside the garage area. It cannot be removed. (Old house, 1920). Anyway, please help me!
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    Yes, Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled for gnats and roaches. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. This can be sprayed around the perimeter of your home, on trees, bushes, broadcast across your lawn, etc. It cannot be sprayed on any type of edibles or area where animals would graze.

    We would also recommend mixing the Talstar P (Talstar One) with Gentrol IGR. This will stop the roaches from reproducing for up to four months.

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  • Asked by Fred from St Petersburg Beach
    03/27/2015
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    I sprayed talstar it almost dried then it rained
    It has been almost 16 hours since application and 8 hours since the rain and more rain in forecast is safe to return my pet to the area
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    As long as the area is dried after Talstar application, it is safe for pets to re-enter. Rain will not "reactivate" the product. 
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  • Asked by Jeff from St. Cloud, Mn
    06/08/2015
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    Can I use Talstar P use on a vegetable garden?
    What if you accidentally treated a vegetable garden before reading that Talstar P is not recommended for that application? If birds can eat infected insects, I would think one accidental application to a vegetable garden early in the growing season would be ok, as long as it's not repeated? Is there any information on this?
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    Talstar P should not be applied to edible vegetation. If any are treated, they should be discarded. We recommend that you contact the manufacturer (FMC) for additional safety concerns of the product. They can be reached at 800-321-1362.
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  • Asked by Earl from Lewisburg, Wv
    06/11/2015
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    Does Talstar kill chiggers and lice
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    Talstar is labeled to treat chiggers, but not lice. Onslaught  would be the way to go. It will treat for both chiggers and lice.
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  • Asked by Megam from Quincy, Mi
    06/21/2015
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    Is Talstar safe to spray around rivers, ponds, and lakes?
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    Talstar is highly toxic to all aquatic life and should not be used near any bodies of water including rivers, ponds or lakes. We do carry several products like Essentria IC3 that works similar to the Talstar but is a natural product that is completely safe for aquatic life. Please see the product label for full usage insructions depending on what pest you are treating for. On average, the manufacturer recommends using 1-2 oz of Essentria IC3 to every gallon of water. 
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  • Asked by Stephanie from Roy Ut
    07/07/2015
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    Is Talstar safe for horses?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One)  will not harm horses as long as the area treated is not a grazing area. Keep them out of the area until the product has dried. 
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  • Asked by John from Pa
    07/19/2015
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    Since Talstar is a residual killer, what would you recommend for an instant knockdown?
    I'm looking for something with instant knockdown on the same variety of pests Talstar can handle.
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    To get a faster initial knockdown when applying Talstar you can add a synergist like ExciteR or Exponent to kill insects on contact during application or you can use either alone.  The residual of Talstar will be left behind, but once the synergist dries will be gone.

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  • Asked by John from Pa
    07/24/2015
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    What measures do you take to ensure shelf life of Talstar P?
    A question was asked about shelf life of Talstar. The answer was 3-5 years in good conditions. What inventory controls do you use to make sure the products that are shipped are not expired or close to expiring? Do you have a standard age of product that you won't ship to consumers?
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    Talstar P is one of the most popular products that we carry and is always in stock. We make sure that the new product we receive and ship out is always the most recent. We do a constant stock rotation to insure we only have fresh stock on our shelf.

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  • Asked by Carol from Grand Prairie, Texas
    01/23/2016
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    Is Talstar P effective for rodent mites?
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    Talstar P is not labeled specifically for rat mites. The easiest method to control rodent mites that have entered your home is to physically remove them with a vacuum cleaner or wipe them up with a moist cloth. Mites are not automatically killed by a vacuum cleaner so freeze the bag to prevent the mites from crawling back out.

    Locating the source and eliminating the hosts and nests is important to prevent further problems with these mites. Nests are usually located in attics, basements, or inside walls. If necessary, trap them with kill traps or glue boards. Spray the dead rat and its nest with a disinfectant.

    Removing mites€™ source (dead mice, rats, and abandoned nests) is very important. Unless you remove their source, rat mites will continue to seek human host infesting your house.
     

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  • Asked by Lorna from West Jefferson, Oh
    02/05/2016
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    Will Talstar P treat stink and lady bugs or is the overwintering product better?
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    Yes, Talstar P is labeled for stink bugs and lady bugs. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. This will be used to spray around baseboards, cracks and crevices.

    The Overwintering Kit is an excellent combination of products that protects you during your winter months with an insecticide and a dust. We generally do recommend at least using a dust with any other product, such as Talstar P, that you are using. The pests come in contact with it and dry out. This is an added protection to consider using throughout the year.

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  • Asked by David from Memphis, Tn
    03/26/2016
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    Will Talstar P kill horse flies, and will it hurt horses?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One) is NOT labeled to kill horse flies or for use in pastures containing grazing animals. We recommend using Martins Permethrin 10%. Martins Permethrin 10% controls horse flies, face flies, lice and ticks, with a residual activity lasting up to 28 days. It is also safe for Horses. 

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