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  • Asked by Marilyn
    03/16/2010
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    Does Talstar P work on bed bugs? And if so, how often should one apply your product?
    A
    Talstar P is labeled for bed bugs, but the Talstar label itself says it should not be used as the only product to get rid of a bed bug problem.  Typically, one product will not do the job.  That's why we offer our Bed Bug Kits, which have multiple products that are used in different areas in the bedroom and that do different things.  The kit is exactly the products that a professional company would use and charge you hundreds of dollars to apply.  All of our kits come with full instructions on where to apply each product.  We make it easy as possible for you to treat your own bed bug problem, and our kits have a very high success rate when used correctly.
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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.
    A

    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 Diane
    07/13/2010
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    Is there a spray for Japanese beetles?
    A
    Yes. Adult Japanese Beetles can be controlled using Talstar P. Thoroughly spray the foliage using 1 oz per gallon of water/1000 sq ft for best results.
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  • Asked by Artie
    08/12/2010
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    How can I control gnats in my yard?
    We sit outside and they bite all over, and I tried yard guard and it works some.
    A
    There are a few ways to keep the number of gnats down. You can invest in a misting system that periodically sprays a pyrethrin insecticide in your yard. This system is a lot like a sprinkler system. We do not carry the actual mister system but we do carry the insecticide that is used in it called Riptide. If you want to get something you can just spray you can try Talstar P. Gnats that land on the treated areas will be eliminated. Talstar P will not repel the gnats from the area nor will it kill the gnats that do not land on the treated areas.
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  • Asked by Susan
    10/04/2010
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    How do you apply Talstar P for flea problem in house? The fleas are in the carpet.
    A
    Talstar P cannot be used as a broadcast spray indoors, so it would not be a good choice for indoor flea control. We recommend you use Ultracide for indoor flea control. It is our recommendation and industry standard that you vacuum immediately before the application of Ultracide and every day or every other day after the application for the next two weeks. Vacuums can physically remove a decent percentage of flea eggs that are in the carpet, along with much of the organic crud that the flea larvae feed on. A critical part of the diet of the larva is dried blood, present there as fecal material from the fleas that are on the pets. Wherever the pets spend time they will shed the fecal matter and the eggs, so it is extremely important that you focus on these potential hot spots where the pets sleep. A vacuum also will remove a small percentage of larvae, but the larva is pretty tenacious, and will wrap around the carpet fibers down there at the base of the pile, and hold on for dear life as the vacuum passes by. The pupa is even tougher to physically remove, for it uses fibers as part of its "cocoon". But, the vacuum will stimulate the flea adults still in their pupa form to quickly emerge as the adult, and at this point perhaps be sucked up in the vacuum. Even if they are not removed by the vacuum, at least they now are exposed and susceptible to your treatment.   After two weeks most infestations require that you do a second application of the Ultracide and continue with the vacuuming.
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  • Asked by Miriam
    10/04/2010
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    What is the safest way to get rid or minimize the amount of tiny files in my home?
    I have an indoor plant that requires diffused sun exposure. I transferred it to a bigger pot, and it has gotten these tiny flies. They are black and about the size of sesame seeds. I have no food exposed near that plant, but the number of flies have increased significantly. I don't know how to get rid of them or at least control the amount to a minimum. I have an indoor cat, and i wish to solve this the safest way possible.
    A
    The flies normally associated with potted plants will be fungus gnats, living in the soil and whose larvae feed on bits of molds and fungi they can find in damp soils. The easiest control for them is to allow the soil to dry out completely between the times you are watering them, which may actually be the best thing for the plants anyhow. The second option would be to cover the soil in these pots with some material that prevents the flies from getting to or from the soil, such as a thick layer of spagnum moss or some screening. The third option would be to use an insecticide such Talstar P. Talstar P is a concentrated liquid insecticide that 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.
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  • Asked by Gene
    02/05/2011
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    How much Talstar do I need for the perimeter of a 2,000 sq ft home?
    A
    Talstar P is a concentrated insecticide, and you should only need 1-2 gallons of diluted solution for exterior treatments. Talstar P can be diluted 1 oz per gallon of water at its highest usage rate. You can purchase Talstar P in several different sizes 16 oz, 32 oz, 96 oz, 128 oz.
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  • Asked by Joe
    03/22/2011
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    How close can you use this product to fruit trees and how long must you wait to eat fruit if using on trees?
    I have a problem with Sri Lanka Weevils on my Lemon Meyer tree. I was reading through the Q&A and the same questions kept getting asked about spraying on fruits and vegetables. Well, my tree doesn't have fruit, due to the invasive weevils. So here are my questions. I was wondering how long I have to wait after spraying my tree down to eat from it? If I spray it before I get fruit and then my tree blooms a month later will that fruit be safe? Will it effect other trees nearby and is it in anyway systemic? How far would you suggest spraying Talstar P from my vegetable gardens? Is it safe to do a perimeter spray of my veggie gardens as long as I don't spray the plants? Will Talstar P kill grubs and is it safe to spray on a lawn with fruit trees nearby?
    A
    Since Talstar is not labeled to spray on fruit trees or any other edible vegetation we really cannot offer advice on using the product for this type of application. We do have many products from Fertilome and Hi-Yield on our site that are specifically labeled for the use you have outlined. Talstar is not a systemic and it can be used outside of the dripline for your plants and trees.  Talstar is not labeled for grubs because it binds down to the soil and cannot move far enough below the surface to effect the eggs or grubs. We do have Merit Granules that can be used for grubs in your lawn.
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  • Asked by Roger
    05/23/2011
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    For large yard, should I have a blower to apply Talstar P?
    I have a large yard, over 15000 square feet, surrounded by large trees/woods. I would need to treat ground cover, bushes/shrubs, and also the perimeter of the property going into the woods and up into the trees several feet. Is the solo mister/blower or the Stihl mister/blower the best way or is a hand sprayer adequate or preferred?
    A
    A hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer would be the preferred method of application. For that large of an area a backpack sprayer would be the best method.  We carry all types and we even have one that is battery powered that is very popular and makes it very easy to apply the product.
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  • Asked by Don
    06/15/2011
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    What should I do if Talstar was sprayed on a vegetable garden by mistake?
    A
    Since Talstar cannot be used on any type of fruits or vegetables, any fruit or vegetable that was sprayed would need to be discarded.
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  • Asked by Susan
    07/09/2011
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    My leylands are infested with bagworms. I bought Talstar and sprayed in late June early July.
    It spit rain about 4 hrs after spraying and then poured about 2 days after. Should I retreat or wait a month or so?
    A
    Talstar P only needs an hour or two to dry, and once it is dry it does not matter if it rains 2 hours later or 2 weeks later, it should hold up the same once dry.  So our answer is, you do not need to re-treat just yet.  However, it would not, or should not anyways, hurt the tree if you wanted to apply a second application now that is not mixed as strong for good measure.
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  • Asked by Dan
    07/28/2011
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    What is the best and longest lasting mosquito product?
    I live in Southwest Louisiana and we have had a lot of rain lately thus a bad outbreak of the little bloodsuckers. I need a product that is not going to disappear after the first rainfall?
    A

    Talstar is our most popular selling product for mosquito control.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using any hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer.  The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio you are trying to provide relief at.  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.  It should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.  Best of all it will not harm any birds in the area. 

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  • Asked by Nikki from Mableton, Ga
    08/26/2011
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    How long does it take in the yard to dry if there is no rain?
    A
    Talstar P is a water-based product and will dry just as fast as water does in your yard.
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  • Asked by Terry from Temperance, Mi
    09/02/2011
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    Black vine weevil control, Talstar?
    Have severe infestation of what appears to be black vine weevils that covers a large part of the area, and it is getting worse every year. They are eating the forsythia, golden vicary privet, mums, and coral bells, to the point that some are totally denuded. I read that Talstar may provide control. Is this true, and if so are there any special application techniques required?
    A
    Talstar is labeled for treatment of weevils and many of our customers have cited success with Talstar for weevils.  The product label calls for half an ounce per gallon of water, and this should be applied over 1000 square feet.  There are not really any special instructions other then to cover all foliage completely including the base and trunks of the plants.
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  • Asked by Lisa from Houston, Tx
    10/04/2011
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    I am spraying inside and outside, how long do I need to keep my pets away?
    A
    You should keep your pets away from the area while you are applying the product and until the product has had a chance to dry completely.
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  • Asked by Ben from Tampa, Fl
    01/02/2012
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    Which spray product should I use? I want to replace my pest control service.
    I don't have a insect problem. It's more of a preventative service every 6 months.
    A
    By far our most popular product is Talstar.  It is the most popular product used by professional companies and by our customers.  It is labeled for almost any insect you would have a problem with, is safe to use both outdoors and indoors, it is odorless and can also be used on your lawn, trees, and shrubs.  Take a moment to read some of the customer reviews on the Talstar page and you will feel sure that Talstar is the right product for you.  Please let us know if you have any further questions.
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  • Asked by Dave from North Carolina
    03/01/2012
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    When should Talstar P be applied?
    In North Carolina, when should Talstar P be applied for perimeter control throughout the year?
    A
    You should apply Talstar P one time per month, outdoors around the perimeter of your home for general insect control.
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  • Asked by Tom from Oro Valley, Arizona
    03/07/2012
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    What is the best ratio of Talstar (in a 1 gallon sprayer) to control Scorpions?
    A
    You should use 1 oz of Talstar P per gallon of water for scorpion control.
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  • Asked by Ramses
    03/07/2012
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    Will Talstar P work for spider control?
    A
    Talstar P is labeled for spiders and will work very well indoors and outdoors for spider control.
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  • Asked by Pete from Lexington, Kentucky
    03/22/2012
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    Can I use Talstar P to treat red spider mites on my burning bushes?
    A
    Talstar P does work for spider mites and can be used on most non-edible plants. We do recommend that you spray a small portion of one of the plants and then wait a couple of days to make sure there is no damage before proceeding with the treatment.
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