Talstar P Professional Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by David from Celeste Texas

09/02/2019

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Is Talstar P Professional Insecticide safe for dogs?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide can safely be applied in and around homes with pets as long as it is used according to the product label. Please make sure your dog is out of the area during treatment until the product has had time to dry completely. At that time your pet can resume normal activity.

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Asked by Phil

04/20/2010

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Is Talstar P safe to spray on vinyl siding?
I intend to use it for roach control outdoors. The directions say to spray up a ways from the ground, but I don't want to discolor or damage the vinyl siding.

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Talstar P will not discolor or damage vinyl siding. You can try it on a small area first to make sure if you want to, but we have never had a customer tell us they had an issue with it.

How to Get Rid of Roaches Treatment Article

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Asked by Missy from Nola

06/14/2012

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Can I use Talstar P in my attic?
I have wasps and spiders in my attic getting into my house. Can I spray this in the attic? If so, where can I spray just the rafters or the insulation too? And what do I do about the electrical wires, pipes, and recessed lights in the attic?

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You can use Talstar P in your attic in all of the cracks and crevices for insect control. If you have a lot of exposed electrical elements you may want to consider using a dust insecticide instead of the Talstar P in your attic. Dusts like Evergreen dust and Tempo dust will last a lot longer than liquid insecticides and they can be used around the electrical elements you described without worry of shock or shorting out the device.

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Asked by Linda from Frederick, Md

07/30/2016

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Will Talstar P kill borer insects?
Linda Ldknauff@aol.com

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Talstar P is labeled for some borers in trees. Be sure to apply to tree trunks, stems and twigs and plant foliage for the best coverage. The mixing ratio is .25-.5 fl. oz. per gallon of water.

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Asked by Jack from Berea, Ky.

06/23/2014

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I have a in ground pool. is Talstar safe to use around the pool concrete patio.Will it affect the pool water

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is not recommended to be applied directly to the patio surrounding a pool. You can however, appy Talstar P (Talstar One) to the outside perimeter of the patio and any trees and shrubs. Be sure to apply on a day with little wind present.

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Asked by Ellen

06/09/2010

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Is it safe to eat herbs that were sprayed with Talstar One?
It was not sprayed directly on but I saw spray go through the air onto this area. Should we not eat the herbs now? Would it be best to cover the herbs with plastic for future sprayings?

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No, the herbs should not be eaten. Talstar is not labeled to spray on edible vegetation and the effects of eating food products contaminated by the insecticide are not known. We would definitely recommend covering the herbs in the future to prevent contamination.

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Asked by T from Buchanan Mi

09/21/2017

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What kind of mask should I use when spraying Talstar P

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According to the Talstar P product label "all pesticide handlers must wear a respiratory protection device when working in a non-ventilated space." Respiratory devices are not required for well ventilated spaces or outdoor applications. The Talstar P product label also says "all applicators should wear longsleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes and chemical-resistant gloves."

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Asked by Joshua from San Angelo

06/19/2018

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Is Talstar P safe to use around a restaurant kitchen area?

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Yes, you can use Talstar P in both food/feed and non-food/feed areas of food-handling establishments like restaurants as a spot or crack and crevice spray. Be sure this is not while the restaurant is in operation, and that you are not contaminating food, utensils, or food-handling surfaces. Please see Page 6 of the product label for complete directions on using Talsar in Food/Feed Establishments.

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Asked by Cathy from Hayden, Al

10/23/2014

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Looking for something to kill spiders, roaches, ants, etc?
Need something to spray the outside perimeter of a building. Also need something safe to spray in an area where there are children (church nursery).

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Talstar P is a great general purpose insecticide that is labeled for over 75 types of insects that can be used indoors and outdoors. Talstar P has a long residual, so it keeps on killing pests for over three months after you've sprayed it. Plus, Talstar P is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall.

Talstar P leaves a 30 day residual outside and a 90 day residual inside. Mix 1oz of Talstar P per gallon of water in a hand pump sprayer for best application.

Inside the building, apply 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 pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas.

Outside the home or building, general application for crawling pests - Mix 0.5 or 1 oz. of Talstar P in one gallon of water and apply to the outside foundation of the building, approx. 3 feet up the side of the house and 2 feet out from the building. Also spray entry points into the home such as around windows, pipes, doorways, etc. For general preventative treatment, apply Talstar P once every 3 months.

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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 George from Spring Hill

06/16/2016

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Can you spray Talstar P (Talstar One) in direct sunlight?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied in direct sunlight. Please keep in mind we recommend to apply Talstar P (Talstar One) in the cooler times of the day, early morning or late evening.

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Asked by Fred from Cheyenne, Wy

03/22/2013

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What is the best product for eliminating or at least reducing army cut worms?
I believe cut worms develop into millers that invade every crack and crevice every spring and most of the summer here in Wyoming.

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Talstar P is one of the most commonly used products to get rid of army worms in lawns. If you need to treat edible vegetation for this pest a spinosad based product would be recommended such as Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew.

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Asked by Jeff from Alto, Ga

03/15/2017

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When I have part of my Talstar P mixture left over from a spraying how long will it remain effective for future treatment?

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Talstar P must be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing.

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Asked by Loren from Galesburg, Il

04/21/2018

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Can an Ortho Dial and Spray be used to spread Talstar P?
Have sod webworms and need to spray 15000 sq ft lawn. If so what setting?

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You can use a hose-end sprayer to apply Talstar P. You shoul use 1 oz per 1000 sq ft, and we recommend using 1-3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq ft. Keep in mind that it is most important to use the correct amount of concentrate and then think of the water as a carrier, so it is better to use a bit more water than to use too little. For example, to treat half your yard, you would use 7.5 oz at a rate no higher than 1 oz per gal of water, but usually it is best to use a rate of 0.3 or 0.5 oz per gal of water with a hose-end sprayer. You can always start with a small area and test using just water to get an idea for how heavily you tend to spray and how fast you walk when spraying.

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Asked by Pam

07/26/2011

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Will Talstar stay in my soil and on my plants indefinitely?
Should I wear protective clothing to work in my flowers and shrubs?

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No, Talstar will not say on your plants or in the soil indefinitely. When used on your lawn or ornamentals like flowers and shrubs, Talstar will last about 2 to 3 months depending on where you live and your climate.

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Asked by Sherry from Lexington,ky

07/20/2012

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Will Talstar P kill bedbugs?

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Talstar p is labeled for bedbugs but according to the product label it should not be the only product that you use for bedbug control. Most folks purchase and use our bedbug kits for bedbug control as they come with all of the products that will be needed. You can see our bedbug kits by following this link: BEDBUG KITS.

http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/bed-bug-kits-c-39_97.html

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Asked by Angela from Fort Collins, Colorado

11/19/2014

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Is Talstar P safe to use on outdoor lounge cushions where people and pets may sit?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is not labeled to be applied to furniture. What exactly are you treating for? If for fleas, you could use Ultracide.

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Asked by Don

09/09/2013

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Will Talstar P work to treat tree borers on peach, apple and pear trees?

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Talstar P is not labeled to treat any edible vegetation. We would recommend that you use Monterey Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic Soil Drench because it is labeled to for the fruit trees. Please click on the product label link for additional information.

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Asked by Monte

03/09/2010

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Can you spray Talstar P in a garden with fruits and vegetables?

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No. Talstar P is not labeled for use on edible vegetation. Please click on the link below for a product that can be applied to edibles.

Edible Vegetation Control

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Asked by Cyndi

07/22/2010

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Which product is best for all around inside pest control in a household with dogs and cats?
I'm looking to save a little money rather than paying an expensive quarterly contract. I would like something that I could use inside and out of the house. I would like it not to have a residue. There are so many to choose from.

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We recommend Talstar P for outdoor/indoor control of most flying and crawling insects. Talsta P is safe to use around animals as long as they are out of the area while you are spraying, they can return as soon as the area is dry. Talstar P is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and will not break down easily with rainfall.

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