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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 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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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Eric from Alabama
    08/07/2013
    Q
    What is your very best general bug protection for outside use?
    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 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 Bennie
    05/02/2014
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    Can Talstar P be used around citrus trees?
    A
    Talstar P is not labeld for use on or around any edible vegetation including vegetable gardens and fruit and nut trees. You would need to stay at least 10 feet away from the drip line and roots of the tree or use a different product. If you let us know what insect you are looking to treat for, we can make a better recommendation specific to your needs. 
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  • Asked by Vickie from Lincolnton, N.c
    07/07/2014
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    Will Talstar P (Talstar One) kill bagworms?
    A
    Yes, Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled for bagworms. Treatments can be made to control early to mid-season larvae (August-February) as they feed on plant crowns. Treatments made in late-season (approximately March-April) may only provide suppression. You will use .125-.25 fl. oz per gallon of water. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Alexis from Homestead, Fl
    07/14/2014
    Q
    For a tick infestation should I use Talstar P or Permethrin SFR?
    Looking to spray inside, perimeter and grass.
    A
    We recommend to use Talstar as an adulticide and Nyguard IGR Mixed in to break down reproductive cycle. Mix 1 oz Talstar 8Ml Nyguard into 1 gallon water. Apply indoors cracks and crevices and then outdoors perimeters. Please also see our Tick Control page.
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    5 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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 Sue from Clinton , Wa
    08/03/2014
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    I know you say Talstar is not harmful to dogs after it dries but if it gets wet again does it have to dry?
    A
    Talstar P is safe if applied and dried prior to the dogs entering the treated surfaces for the initial application. If the treated area gets wet again, it does not reactivate the product so it will be safe.
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  • Asked by Brian from Seymour In
    02/15/2013
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    How do I mix Talstar in a mister for mosquito control?
    I am wanting to treat a one acre lawn for mosquitoes. I dont see the application rate for a mister it shows .33 to 1 ounce per gallon per 1,000 square feet. that would be over 43.5 gallon for one acre...i would need to refill about 12.5 times..that seems to be a lot of material for one acre from a backpack mister/blower.
    A
    The application usage rate that you noted in your question is correct for mosquito control. Most folks do not treat the entire acre but instead choose to treat in the areas where the mosquitoes will actually make contact with a treated area. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or where you are trying to provide relief.  It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants, but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out during the heat of the day.  Talstar should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.
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  • Asked by Ivy from Aspen, Colorado
    02/21/2013
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    Is Talstar P safe to use on tropical plants inside homes such as Dracaena Marginata?
    worried about toxicity to the plant, people and homes
    A
    Talstar is a water based product that is labeled to be used indoors and on ornamental plants. We have never had a report that Talstar caused damage to a plant when it is used as directed on the product label. Talstar is used daily in homes across the US without any issues.
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  • Asked by Anna from Richmond Hill Ga
    03/13/2013
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    How to get rid of sand gnats for a backyard wedding in June?
    We live in Georgia on the marsh and would like to have a gnat free evening in June for our son's wedding? Have any suggestions?
    A
    Talstar P will offer some control if applied to the trees, bushes and grass a few days before the wedding to lower the gnat population in the area. The morning of the wedding you may want to try to use a pyrethrin based product such as Riptide in a mist blower over the whole area which will kill anything that is flying around and help repel the gnats from the area for several hours.
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  • Asked by Allen from College Station, Tx
    04/03/2013
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    Can I mix Talstar P and Permethrin SFR together in a hose end sprayer and apply at the same time?
    I already have Permethrin SFR but after reading on your Q&A site that the residual effect for mosquitos is better with Talstar P which I ordered some from you today. Just want to know if I can use both at the same time or is that overkill. Mainly using on my lawn to kill flying insects, ticks, fleas, and ants.
    A
    We do not recommend that you mix these products together as they are both synthetic pyrethroids and it would be like doubling the usage rate of each product. Just using the Talstar P for mosquito control will work very well. We recommend using 1fl oz per gallon of water for best results.
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  • Asked by Bruce from Gassville Arkansas
    05/11/2013
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    Best product for spiders?
    I live in Arkansas and in my apartment I constantly get all kinds of spiders on a daily (mostly at night). As an example, tonight in the past hour I have killed 4 spiders and the night isn't over... and this happens every single night now for over a year. Is there anything aside from direct spray on type insecticides that will kill quickly and something that also might be like a barrier that they will avoid to try and limit the amount coming in? I ordered roach killer from you guys made by DuPont and wow.. one application and I havent seen a single one in MONTHS! So hope you can help with this spider issue.
    A
    That is awesome news that you were able to control the roaches! For treatment of spiders, you can definitely use Talstar P. Talstar is odorless, dries clear and will treat spiders, including brown recluse. Talstar acts as a residual and will make a barrier. Please let us know id you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Michael from Mobile, Alabama
    07/05/2013
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    Can I mix a stronger solution of Talstar P?
    I'm renovating a home and have seen a few of those larger roaches (maybe palmetto bugs or American cockroaches?) dead in various places in the home. For the initial application, would it be of any benefit to mix a stronger Talstar P solution, say 1.5 oz to 1 gallon water? Or does a stronger solution not work any better than the recommended 1 oz to 1 gallon? Thanks. Great website!
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    Thank you! We do not recommend to mix any higher a dosage than what the products label instructs. This could cause a resistance issue down the road if the product is over applied. We recommend mixing Talstar P at a rate of 1fl oz per one gallon of water.
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  • Asked by Carol from Chesapeake, Va
    08/02/2013
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    Is Talstar safe for birds?
    A
    Talstar is very safe to use around children and pets once it is dry.  You should remove the bird and any other animals and children from the room while you are performing the treatment.  Once the treatment is dry, which usually takes about 45 minutes, it is perfectly safe to place the bird and other pets back into the room
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  • Asked by M from Charlotte, Nc
    10/02/2013
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    I have chickens who free range in my around and along my home.
    After the treatment has dried will eating the grass and bugs harm my chickens?
    A
    Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Talstar P and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry.
    Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens or their eggs. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Talstar P and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry - See more at: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/talstar-talstar-one-p-97.html?keywords=chicken&search_for=questions#questions
    Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens or their eggs. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Talstar P and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry - See more at: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/talstar-talstar-one-p-97.html?keywords=chicken&search_for=questions#questions
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  • Asked by Nathan
    02/19/2014
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    Is Bifenthrin (Talstar) or a different product better suited for rodent/bird mites?
    After a month of getting mysterious bites on our bodies, we found mites in the bathroom. Not a huge infestation but 8-10 here and there. An entomologist identified the mite as most likely rodent/bird mites. We have yet to find the source of the mites as no nests or burrows have been found by us or an exterminator. He suggested using bifenthrin and diatomaceous earth to control the problem. I have yet to use bifenthrin. I sealed up the cracks and gaps in the bathroom as best I could and laid down diatomaceous earth around the toilet. I saw fewer mites after this but they continue to appear especially on the toilet. Should I go ahead and try bifenthrin or is there another product better suited for this siutation?
    A

    Talstar P is not labeled for nor recommended for bird mites. Onslaught Insecticide would be a better option and is labeled for mites in general.

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  • Asked by Joe from Columbia Station, Oh
    04/16/2014
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    Is there a way to deter horse flies? We get alot of them by our pool.
    A
    Horseflies and many other species of biting flies tend to develop on the edge of bodies of water and since they are strong fliers these breeding areas can be near or far which makes finding the source next to impossible. You can apply a product such as Talstar P around the pool area and flies that land on the treated areas will be eliminated. Using Talstar will give some relief but since these flies can fly over treated areas it can be tough to get complete control. Relief should be on the way soon however as horsefly season is usually on 3-6 weeks long
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  • Asked by Dana from China
    05/27/2014
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    What is the proper indoor application for Talstar?
    I live in China and hired a company that uses this product but it is difficult to communicate. Should Talstar be sprayed only in cracks and crevices or on walls? Can it be sprayed in food cupboards?
    A
    Talstar P should only be applied as a coarse, low pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipers, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refirgerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas.  It is not labeled to be used in cabinets.  You can find complete instructions on the product label here.
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