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  • Asked by Ivan from Edison, Nj
    11/12/2012
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    Can i apply Talstar P on furniture/couches?
    I have a flea problem and i have some living in my couches. Is it safe to spray down the couch or other furniture that has cloth?
    A
    You cannot spray furniture with Talstar. Talstar P cannot be used as a broadcast spray indoors and 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". 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. You should use a product that is registered to use on your pets for fleas such as Prefurred or Advantage. Talstar P can be used effectively outdoors for places where your pets may frequent and also moist shady areas. Treating outdoors will help prevent your pets from re-infesting your home.
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  • Asked by Earl from Alburgh, Vermont
    03/15/2013
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    Demon is great but leaves a residue. Do you have a product that dries clear?
    I can use Demon around and on my out buildings, but around the house and flowers my wife does not like the white residue. Do you offer a product with the strength of Demon, but dries clear. Thanks
    A
    Absolutely! Talstar P would be a great choice for you. It does not have an odor, dries clear, can be used on and around flowers and indoors. Talstar P is one of the most popular products for professionals and homeowners.
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  • Asked by Dick from Kent Oh
    03/16/2013
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    I have a great crop of moss in my shaded back yard. Will Talstar eliminate it?
    A
    Talstar is an insecticide only and will not have any effect on moss. Burnout Weed and Grass Killer is a non-selective herbicide that is labeled to control moss. You should spray this product only on the moss and avoid getting it on desirable plants.
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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.
    A
    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 Joe from Leland, Nc
    04/10/2013
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    Does Talstar P kill kudzu bugs? Which should I use Talstar P or Demon WP?
    A
    Both Talstar P and Demon WP will kill kudzu bugs. If you are spraying porous surfaces you would want to choose the Demon WP because it will stay up on the surface a bit more and be more available to the insects. If you need to spray plants, trees and siding Talstar P would be a great choice.
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  • Asked by Elaine from Bakersfield, Ca
    04/12/2013
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    Can Talstar P be used with Archer IGR?
    I would like ot use pet and child safe products that are also broad spectrum and Archer IGR and Talstar P seem to fit the bill. I would like to use both an IGR and adulticide so as to get as much as possible at all stages of development. Is Talstar P and Archer IGR a good combination? Could they maybe just be used on the ame areas a couple opf weeks apart, maybe spraying first with Archer IGR and then coming back and spraying with Talstar?
    A
    Talstar P and Archer IGR can be mixed into the same gallon of water so you only have to spray once. Archer can be mixed with most insecticides in this way.
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  • Asked by Jon from Alameda, Ca
    05/04/2013
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    I have a lot of small flies in my lawn. What is the best and safest product to eliminate them?
    I don't know what kind of flys they are but they are small and swarm out of the grass when I am mowing. I live in the San Francisco Bay area.
    A
    Talstar P is labeled to help control many types of flies and can be applied to your lawn. We do recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and try to get the fly identified to make sure you are choosing the correct product for your needs.
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  • Asked by Lori from Houston Tx
    05/12/2013
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    Do you know if Talstar P impacts hummingbirds?
    I plan to spray my yard for mosquitos and roaches and hope this won't impact the birds that live in the area. I get quite a few hummingbird visitors in Houston TX
    A
    Talstar P is a very safe product when used as directed on the product label. In fact, Talstar P is even labeled to be used in poultry houses where birds come in direct contact with the product.
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  • Asked by Doug from Nampa, Idaho
    05/21/2013
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    Can I apply Talstar P with a tank sprayer and water it in with irrigation?
    I have a 1-acre yard to treat. Reading the label for high volume application, can I apply the concentrated amount of Talstar P with my tank sprayer and then water it in with irrigation to achieve the high volume application results? Thank you.
    A
    Talstar can only be applied to your yard mixed with water first. Using it the manor you described is against label usage, and you risk not only damaging your lawn by applying it directly to the yard, but also watering it in aftewards would be the equivalent of having a rain storm and it would wash the product away. You need to mix it at the proper dilution ratios for the tank size you have and spray it across the property when you know no rain is expected for at least 6-8 hours after the product has dried. If you have any other questions feel free to contact us or the manufacturer FMC at 800-321-1362.
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  • Asked by Karen from Davenport, Iowa
    05/28/2013
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    we live where the rabbits and deer eat our grass will this harm them
    A
    Once Talstar has dried completely after application, there is no harm to the deer, rabbits or any other animal that may consume the grass in your yard.
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  • Asked by Melanie from Prairie Grove, Arkansas
    06/11/2013
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    I need a product for indoors and outdoors, safe for pets in the house, kill roaches, spiders, beetles & ants?
    Is there one product that will work for indoors and outdoors. Is safe for pets (once product is dry) and will kill spiders, roaches, beetles, "pincher bugs" and ants.
    A
    You could use a product like Talstar P as this is a very safe product to use, will dry clear and has no odor, and will cover all the insects you mention and many more. It can be used indoors around baseboards and cracks and crevices and outdoors on pretty much any surface with the exception of edible vegetation. Spray the Talstar 2 feet up around the foundation of the home and 2-3 feet out on the ground and around all entry points like window and door frames, and around pipes that enter the home. Once the product has dried you, your children and pets can re-enter the area with normal activity.
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  • Asked by Jody from Midvale Ut
    06/12/2013
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    I am looking for a concentrated chemical that I can mix and put in my own sprayer.
    I want it to kill almost every kind of bug and insect, out side and inside. I don't have kids or animals to worry about. What is your best stuff?
    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 Michael from Baltimore, Maryland
    06/24/2013
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    Insecticide for propane foggers
    I want to use a propane fogger. I want to make my own insecticide solution from Talstar etc. What product can I use in a fogger without buying the premixed for fogger material? What products would you recommend?
    A
    We apologize but we are not aware of any product can be mixed with the Talstar in a propane fogger as Talstar is not labeled to be used in any type of fogging equipment.
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  • Asked by Ricky from Nc
    06/25/2013
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    Can I use Talstar P in garden for bug control on plants ?
    A
    Talstar cannot be used directly on vegetables or fruits that are going to be consumed. We do carry several products that can be used on edible vegetation such as Sevin and Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10%. Always read the product label of the product you select to make sure it is labeled for the plant you want to spray and for the pest you are trying to eliminate. The product labels are available for each product on our site and you can see the product label links on each individual product page
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  • Asked by Nancy from Campobello, Sc
    07/18/2013
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    If I spray talstar--then it rains do I need to respray
    A
    As long as the Talstar treated area had time to dry, rain will not remove it. You will however want to retreat 30 days after application.
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  • Asked by R. from Mobile, Alabama
    08/10/2013
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    Applying Talstar P to plants
    I have read many of the previously submitted questions, but there always seems to be a general, blanket statement provided in regard to applying Talstar P to plants. I still wonder if there are any plants, shrubs, bushes , ornamental bushes or flowers which can be adversely affected by applying Talstar P as specified per instructions. I know it is not to be used on edible foods.
    A
    There are certain plants of trees such as the Japanese red maple which we would caution you before applying any product. If in doubt on treating a certain plant you should treat one plant only or one small area of the plant with the Talstar before treating the whole plant. Wait at least three days to see the results before continuing.
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  • Asked by Samson from Perkasie, Pa
    08/18/2013
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    After spraying Talstar P how long do you have to wait to spray again?
    If you have to repeat the treatment, how long you have to way before you do that.
    A
    Talstar P is labeled to be reapplied after 7 days on outside surfaces but does have a 30 day residual.
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  • Asked by Brett from Kihei, Hawaii
    08/30/2013
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    Is it ok to spray Talstar P on sliding glass patio doors?
    When doing the outdoor treatment of the house with Talstar P, your video suggests I spray 2 feet up the house and 2 feet along the ground. When I get to a sliding glass door, should I spray 2 feet up on the glass door? What about on the sliding screen door, should I spray the bottom two feet of the screen door too?
    A
    When treating around patio doors you will want to spray all around the frame of the door itself and where the doors slide past each other, as well as along the track the doors slide on. You would not need to spray the glass to get an effective treatment.
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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?
    A
    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 David from Hampstead, Md
    10/18/2013
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    How much Talstar P do I mix with water to spray outside house?
    I purchased Chapin 1 gallon pump sprayer from you with the 3/4-gallon Talstar P. How much do I mix with water? Many thanks in advance!
    A
    Talstar P should be mixed at 1 fluid ounce per gallon of water for stinkbug control.
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