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Asked by Chris from Midlothian Va

03/18/2019

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Does Talstar kill pantry moths?

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When the larva or the moths make contact with areas that have been treated with Talstar P they will be killed by the dry residual. They must contact the treated area for any product to work. Typically a crack and crevice application and lots of cleaning and vacuuming will help eliminate these pes…
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When the larva or the moths make contact with areas that have been treated with Talstar P they will be killed by the dry residual. They must contact the treated area for any product to work. Typically a crack and crevice application and lots of cleaning and vacuuming will help eliminate these pests. We actually have a pantry pest kit put together which includes six Pro-Pest Pheronet traps for catching pantry moths, plus a 14 oz. can of D-Force Residual Aerosol with a crevice tool (straw) for spraying in cracks and crevices around shelves and walls to kill pantry pest larvae in harborage areas. You can learn more about pantry moths by reading our Pantry Moth Control Articles.

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Asked by B from Livermore

03/29/2019

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Will Talstar kill frogs?
If I spray with Talstar P, that will reduce all of the insects which is a plus, but will the spray create a barrier to prevent the frogs from crossing over to yard and/or kill them either instantly or delayed?

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Talstar is an insecticide only and will not kill frogs, nor will it act as a barrier to prevent them from coming into the area. Unfortunately, we do not know of any products that we carry which will do so. You are correct, though, in that using Talstar will reduce the insect population in the ar…
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Talstar is an insecticide only and will not kill frogs, nor will it act as a barrier to prevent them from coming into the area. Unfortunately, we do not know of any products that we carry which will do so. You are correct, though, in that using Talstar will reduce the insect population in the area, which will cause it to be less attractive to the frogs.

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Asked by Joe from Texarkana Texas

05/18/2019

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When should Talstar P be used to control grubs in the lawn?

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Talstar P is not labeled to treat for grubs. Dylox 6.2 would be an excellent alternative when treating for grubs that are actively feeding. Merit Granules or Dominion 2L also work well for grubs. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Gr…
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Talstar P is not labeled to treat for grubs. Dylox 6.2 would be an excellent alternative when treating for grubs that are actively feeding. Merit Granules or Dominion 2L also work well for grubs. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region.

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Asked by Bob from St. Augustine, Fl

05/26/2019

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Is Talstar any good for chinch bugs?

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Yes, Talstar P Professional Insecticide is a great product for chinch bugs. Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Chinch bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher applications rates will be required to cont…
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Yes, Talstar P Professional Insecticide is a great product for chinch bugs. Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Chinch bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher applications rates will be required to control populations that contain both nymphs and adults during the summer. It may also be necessary to remove the thatch layer if it exceeds 1 inch in thickness to allow the Talstar to penetrate down to the soil. When treating for chinch bugs it is recommended that you do a second treatment 21-30 days after the first treatment. You will use 1 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water. This will treat 1000 square feet. Be sure to water the product in at least 0.5 inches after it has been applied.

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Asked by Jon from Nj

07/01/2019

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Can you mix Precor and Talstar P?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide can be mixed with insect growth regulators such as Precor IGR. Be aware though that Precor is only labeled for use indoors but Talstar cannot be used as a broadcast across surfaces inside the home such as carpets (it is only for cracks and crevices) so if you ar…
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Talstar P Professional Insecticide can be mixed with insect growth regulators such as Precor IGR. Be aware though that Precor is only labeled for use indoors but Talstar cannot be used as a broadcast across surfaces inside the home such as carpets (it is only for cracks and crevices) so if you are treating for fleas it is not the best option as an insecticide. Instead you should use something like Conquer or Onslaught.

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Asked by Deb from Mn

07/11/2019

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Will spraying Talstar P Professional Insecticide on my flowers & shrubs hurt them?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide can safely be applied to ornamentals, trees and lawns. You just want to avoid spraying directly on any blooms. We recommend treating early in the morning or in the evening.

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Asked by Billie from Winchester

09/20/2019

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Can I spray Talstar P Professional Insecticide on my mattress?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled to apply to any furniture, mattresses, or other areas that you may come into contact with. Talstar is restricted to baseboards, cracks, and crevices when treating indoors. This product is not meant for use as a broadcast across interior surfaces.
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Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled to apply to any furniture, mattresses, or other areas that you may come into contact with. Talstar is restricted to baseboards, cracks, and crevices when treating indoors. This product is not meant for use as a broadcast across interior surfaces.

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Asked by Stephen from Port Charlotte Fl

09/23/2019

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Will Talstar P kill control mllipedes in the yard and lawn?

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Yes, Talstar P will control/kill milipedes in and around your yard and lawn.

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Asked by Suzy from New Orleans La

11/06/2019

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Is Talstar effective against termites? How long?
Is there a long-lasting product for termites?

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Talstar P is labeled to treat for termites and lasts for about 5 years in the ground when trenching. A better option for subterranean termites would be non-repellents like Termidor SC or Taurus SC. Termidor and Taurus will last up to 10 years in the soil. Non-repellents work slower but are …
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Talstar P is labeled to treat for termites and lasts for about 5 years in the ground when trenching. A better option for subterranean termites would be non-repellents like Termidor SC or Taurus SC. Termidor and Taurus will last up to 10 years in the soil. Non-repellents work slower but are much more effective when treating a termite colony as they are able to be transferred through the entire colony therefore eventually eliminating the colony.

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Asked by Dianna from Easton, Pa

12/02/2019

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Will Talstar P Professional Insecticide harm beneficial insects?
I have praying mantis as well as various garden bugs, such as walking sticks, and bees - how does this differentiate between species that are beneficial to our environment?

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide is toxic to beneficial insects as well. The manufacturer recommends to apply when bees are not pollinating.

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Asked by Phil from Drexel Hill Pa

01/23/2020

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Will Talstar P Professional Insecticide kill drain flies? Should I use something else?
Drain flys are in my drain I cleaned drains but still are popping up maybe 2/3 a day

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Talstar P Professional Insecticide will kill any flies that come in contact with a treated surface, but it is not what we recommend for drain flies. We would recommend our Drain Fly Kit, it contains all the products you should need to successfully treat your drain fly problem, and it includes pr…
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Talstar P Professional Insecticide will kill any flies that come in contact with a treated surface, but it is not what we recommend for drain flies. We would recommend our Drain Fly Kit, it contains all the products you should need to successfully treat your drain fly problem, and it includes products that are safe for use inside household drains. We would also recommend taking a look at our guide on How to Get Rid of Drain Flies.

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Asked by John from Palm City, Fl

02/11/2013

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What is best to spray around the house for ants & roaches for preventitive maintenence?

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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 childre…
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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.

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Asked by Robert from Roanoke, Va

02/25/2013

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What will work best for general bug protection for my house?
i have had terminix for years , it seems for what they do, i could do it better and cheaper, I have had no bug problems at all, house is about 35 years old and i am the original owner

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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 chi…
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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.

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Asked by Aaron from Atlanta, Ga

03/30/2013

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How can I get rid of ground/miner bees that are in a hard to reach juniper bed?
These bees return every year and seem to number in the thousands. There also seems to be more and more each year. They swarm in the heat of the day and are living along the edge of my yard in a massive Juniper bed. The Junipers are mature and thick, so I can't even see their holes/nests, but when they are active, they are very intimidating and create concern for child safty.

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A good treatment of Talstar should help do the trick. However, if the junipers are really thick, then you need to apply quite a bit for the product to get down to the ground where the bees are nesting. http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/talstar-talstar-one-p-97.html

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Asked by Sandy from Newton,nj

04/16/2013

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Will Talstar work better than Niban FG on my camel crickets?

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With Talstar P the crickets just need to cross over treated areas to get a lethal dose of the insecticide. With the Niban FG they need to be attracted to and then consume the bait. Both products work great and both will do a great job it just breaks down to what is needed for your particular space. …
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With Talstar P the crickets just need to cross over treated areas to get a lethal dose of the insecticide. With the Niban FG they need to be attracted to and then consume the bait. Both products work great and both will do a great job it just breaks down to what is needed for your particular space. Is it okay to apply an insecticide? Can you get to the areas that need to be treated? If so an insecticide like Talstar will work very well.

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Asked by David from Macungie, Pa

04/17/2013

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I want to use Talstar P to spray my lawn.
I want to use it w/ an all purpose sprayer that you attach to a garden hose such as the Gilmour 362. Would this work? I am especially wanting to spray my front and back yard to guard against fleas, ticks, grubs and ants.

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Talstar P will work in most hose end sprayers though a few folks have commented that the sprayer they used did get clogged because Talstar is a little bit thick. Talstar P is a great general use insecticide but it is not labeled to control grubs. Most general use insecticides do not control grubs.&n…
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Talstar P will work in most hose end sprayers though a few folks have commented that the sprayer they used did get clogged because Talstar is a little bit thick. Talstar P is a great general use insecticide but it is not labeled to control grubs. Most general use insecticides do not control grubs. For grub control you will need to use a product such as Dominion 2L that contains imidacloprid.

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Asked by Damon from United States

04/30/2013

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We live in Oklahoma and are having a problem with spiders and ants.
What do you recommend as the best spray treatment for inside and outside of our home?

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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 chi…
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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.

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Asked by Karl from Capitola Ca

05/04/2013

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Will Talstar P kill snails?

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Talstar is not labeled to treat snails. This does not mean that it will not treat them we recommend contacting FMC 800-321-1362 for a more specific answer. We recommend using a granular bair like Niban Fine Granular Bait to eradicate snails.

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Asked by Bryan from Nashville, Tn

05/24/2013

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% of active ingredient
Is the 7.9% bifrenthin before it is diluted with water, or after? If it is before, do you know what the percentage would be after 1 oz. is diluted with 1 gallon of water?

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Using it at the 1 ounce per gallon rate the finished % of active ingredient is .062%. The 7.9% bifenthrin is prior to diluting.

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Asked by Jeffrey from Muskegon, Mi.

06/01/2013

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Can you use gas powered fogger with this product

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Talstar is not designed to be fogged so if you have a thermal/propane fogger you would need a product like Shockwave. If you are using a gas powered mister/blower like our Solo 451, then Talstar would be an excellent option and can be used in this type of unit.

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