Talstar P (Talstar One) kills insects as they come into contact with the treated area (perimeter, bushes, lawn, ornamentals, baseboards, around windows, doors)
Talstar is not labeled for cankerworms. The most widely recommended product to use for cankerworms is Bacillus thuringiensis, or B.t. A product like Monterey B.t. Insecticide may be a better option for you. There is a great article here on the treatment and prevention of cankerworms.
As long as you follow instructions for each product you can tank mix Talstar P (Talstar One) with a fungicide. Applications to blooms should be avoided.
Talstar P (Talstar One) should be used within 24 hrs of mixing with water and then discarded.
You should use Talstar P (Talstar One) within 24 hours of mixing.
Most insecticides and herbicides are able to be tank mixed together, just make sure you follow each product label instructions for "tank mixing" instructions. You would want to keep kids out of the area while treating, they can return once the are has completely dried
Talstar P is mixed at 1 fl oz (2TBSP) per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
Talstar P should be applied at least 5 feet away from a well.
It should not harm anything to apply Talstar at this rate one time. We recommend that you wait for 30 days outside (90 days inside) to reapply at the rate of 0.5-1 oz per gallon of water.
It is recommended to apply Talstar P monthly for mosquitoes.
As long as you are using the Talstar P at the proper dilution rate in the tank, the metering rate would just be dependent on how quickly you are walking during application. Unfortunatley, we do not carry Stihl blowers so we cannot give you an exact answer. However, we can thell you that with our Solo 451 blower, we suggest a metereing rate of 2 (from a range of 1-4) for a normal pace during application. For most applications, you will mix 0.5-1 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft.
Talstar P is gentle on ornamentals, lawns, trees etc if used as directed on establised plants if as directed on product label.
A broad-spectrum insecticide such as Talstar P could potentially kill bees if they are sprayed directly or if they contact the treated areas. For this reason, we do not recommend spraying residual insecticides on flowering plants, and we recommend spraying in the morning or evening when pollinators are less active. There is a product called Mavrik Perimeter which is non-toxic and non-repellent to honey bees once dry. Another option would be to use a repellent such as Mosquito Barrier which is only a repellent once dry.
Talstar works great for mosquito control. 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. When treating for mosquitoes we also recommend the use of an IGR like Tekko Pro. Tekko Pro IGR contains the active ingredient Pyridine that imitates a growth hormone and prevents full develop in immature mosquitoes.
A mask is not required to apply Talstar P if you are applying in a well-venitlated area. If you are applying in a small, confined space with poor ventilation, you can use something like the N95 Valved Respirator Mask. Please be advised that we are only able to ship within the U.S. at this time.
It is usually recommended to clean a sprayer by triple rinsing with clean water. You can also use a tank cleaner.
Talstar P does not provide an instant knockdown of pests, rather, pests pick up the residual active ingredient by contact. It works by disrupting an insect's nervous system, causing a weakened state followed by death.
