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  • Asked by Tim from Tucson, Az
    04/13/2015
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    Need to control a few large american roaches finding their way into the home
    I believe our problem started about 3 years ago when I discovered a hole in the lid of my septic tank. The tank had become infested with the large brown (i believe american) roaches. Occasionally we would find one in the house. This year my septic tank was pumped and repaired and I don't see anymore roaches in there. But I believe they may still be in the ground around the septic tank and still finding their way into our house. I can't find how they're getting in, but one thought would be to kill the outside colony. Is this possible? What products should I use? Whenever I spray my normal outside insectiside heavily in the area, it seems better for a little while, but not permanently. I do see several holes in the ground about quarter size that makes me think it could be their ground access.
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    How to Control American Roaches / Palmetto Bugs

    American Roaches come from the outside of the home, so it is best to spray a liquid insecticide around the outside foundation of the home such as Talstar One or Cynoff WP, rather than using roach baits. Also focus on sealing up cracks around doors and in the foundation so roaches can't get in.

    1. Repair damage to screens, door frames, or exterior siding that may provide entry from outside.
    2. Repair any leaks or excess water floor near the structure and ventilate other moist spaces. American cockroaches are highly attracted to water.
    3. Remove rotting leaves, garbage cans, or compost piles as far from the structure as possible.
    4. Use a residual spray such as Talstar One or Cynoff WP outside around all points of possible entry including windows and door frames, dryer vents, and pipe openings. Use the same residual indoors along baseboards and framed entry points.
    5. For added protection, apply Talstar Granules outside around the base of the house as a perimeter treatment.
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  • Asked by Kb from Denver, Co
    04/13/2015
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    I accidentally sprayed the trunk of my apple tree with Talstar about the bottom 12 inchs, will it effect the f
    A
    Talstar P (Talstar One) should not effect the apples. It will not leach into the soil, or plant. 
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  • Asked by Tony from Magnolia,ark.
    05/01/2015
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    What is Bifenthrin in Talstar, and do you have any products to use with a fogger for carpet beetles?
    A
    Bifenthrin is the active ingredient in Talstar P. It is mixed at 1 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft per month on the exterior of the structure and once every three months indoors (cracks and crevices). Using a fogger will not penetrate into cracks and crevices where carpet beetle larvae hide, and it does not leave a residual to kill insects later when they come out of hiding.  This product will only kill what is out in the open when it goes off.  We recommend reading our articles on carpet beetle control.
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  • Asked by Roger from Houston, Tx
    05/04/2015
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    How long do horses need to be kept from grazing on treated areas applied with Talstar?
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    Talstar P is NOT labeled for use in pastures containing grazing animals.
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  • Asked by A. from Prescott Valley, Az
    05/06/2015
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    Can Talstar be used inside the house?
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    Talstar P can be applied to indoor crack and crevice areas once every 90 days for the listed insects on the product label.
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  • Asked by Ken from Odessa, Texas
    05/12/2015
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    Pest Control-Products Outside of House
    I want to put some pest control outside around the house, in the brick crevices etc... An exterminator company came to the house last week offering a sale of $120 every 2 months to preventative control, for spiders, mice, whatever other bugs are outside. I just built my house which is outside of town in a subdivision, but across the street we have open, fields etc... I have purchased from this website before, and I figured I would give it a shot at doing it myself before paying those rates. What product would you recommend?
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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. Talstar is also available in a granule formula called Talstar PL if you prefer to use granules.
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  • Asked by John from Welsh, La
    05/12/2015
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    Can I sleep in my home after I've sprayed Talstar P?
    I found termites in my home tonight and need to spray Talstar. Can I sleep in my home after I've sprayed it? Or do I need to let it air out over night?
    A
    Talstar P can be applied for above ground termites but will take a couple of hours to dry and you should leave the home after treatment until the surfaces are dry. You can sleep in the home afterwards. Talstar will not be an instant kill. Please contact us for information on termite treatments at 866-581-7378 M-F 9-5PM EST. Any household cleaning product will kill the ones that you see right now without you having to worry or leave the home this late at night.
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  • Asked by Denise
    05/13/2015
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    Will Talstar P keep snakes away?
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    Talstar P will not repel snakes away. We do carry Snake Away and Snake Out that will repel them.
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  • Asked by Jason from Mass And New Hampshire
    05/31/2015
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    How does Talstar P compare to Essentria IC3?
    A
    Talstar P is a water based synthetic pyrethroid and Essentria IC3 is a natural product made up of botanical oils. They contain different active ingredients. They are listed for some of the same insects including ants and mosquitoes. They both have the same length of residual after applied. Essentria IC3 can be applied near water areas without harming aquatic life and Talstar P should NOT be applied to those areas. Talstar is offered in a pint, quart, 3/4 gallon and gallon concentrated bottles and diluted at an ounce per gallon of water. Essentria IC3 is available in a quart and gallon size and you will mix 1-10 oz per gallon of water depending on the insect targeted.
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  • Asked by Dana from Traverse City, Mi
    06/09/2015
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    Is it safe to fog Talstar P for mosquitoes in grassy areas that horses will be grazing?
    A
    Talstar P should not be dispersed in a fog machine or in an area where animals will be grazing or present.
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  • Asked by Dave from Va. Beach, Virginia
    07/02/2015
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    What are the best products and time schedule to treat arbor vitae trees infected with Bag worms?
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    We recommend using Talstar P for the treatment of bagworms. You can learn more about how to eliminate bagworms by reading our article Bagworm Control.  Applications should start in April and continue monthly through June for bagworm control. Treatments should start around the time when the larva move out of the mother's bag and before they make their own bags.  Be sure foliage is sprayed thoroughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage
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  • Asked by Mike from Edmond, Ok
    07/03/2015
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    Bermuda grass turning brown after being sprayed with Talstar P.
    I sprayed my Bermuda grass when it was around 92 degrees in the afternoon. My grass is now turning brown, is this normal? Will my grass be okay?
    A
    We do advise not spraying Talstar P during the heat of day to avoid scorching your lawn which is what could have happened to your lawn.  When used as directed Talstar should not harm the grass and it should be ok after a while with watering and time as the product is not a systemic that would be absorbed through the plant.
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  • Asked by Jp
    07/08/2015
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    Will Talstar work for centipedes?
    Is Talstar safe inside and around kids?
    A

    Talstar would be a good choice to use around the inside and outside of your home to eliminate centipedes. Indoors you can apply Talstar P to door frames, window frames, places where utilities enter into the structure, and any other place where the insects can gain entry. Outdoors you should apply the product to door frames, window frames, places where utilities enter into the structure, around the bottom of the foundation and out onto the ground directly around the foundation. You can also limit favorable conditions that the centipedes need to thrive. 

    Remove Favorabe Conditions

    • Fix leaky faucets or pipes and dry up wet or damp areas where centipedes thrive
    • Remove outdoor harborages near the home that hold moisture (compost, wood, or leaf piles, etc).
    • Store firewood off the ground at least 20 feet away from the home
    • Water your lawn in the morning so that it will be dry by afternoon
    • Do not over mulch flower beds, since soggy mulch is an ideal harborage for centipedes

     

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  • Asked by Monique from El Paso Tx
    07/08/2015
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    When can you clean the floors after the inside of your house has been sprayed with Talstar?
    With that question: does cleaning the floor remove any residue left after it's dry? And if the floor gets wet where the spray was dry is it bad for young children and pets?
    A

    Talstar is meant to be applied to cracks and crevices not as a broadcast to floors. If you do mop an area that Talstar has been applied, then you could potentially take the product up and Talstar would need to be re applied.

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  • Asked by Thaddeus from Virginia Beach, Va
    07/09/2015
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    Can Talstar P be applied with a sponge to metal window frames?
    I don't want to use a sprayer because I'm afraid the spray will mess up the window glass.
    A

    A hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer would be the preferred method of application for using Talstar P, a sponge would be not recommended.  When treating around doors and windows you will want to spray around the frame of the windows themselves and where the windows slide past each other when opening  You would not need to spray the glass to get an effective treatment but can spray screens if needed.

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  • Asked by Julie from Lee's Summit, Mo
    07/13/2015
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    Is Talstar P the best product for killing termites in and around a tree before cutting it down?
    I don't want termites heading for my house to find a new source of food when I cut down my tree.
    A

    First be sure to protect your biggest investment, your home. Put up a barrier using  Termidor SC. Please see our article on Barrier Treatments. For the tree, you can inject Dominion 2L. 

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  • Asked by Chad from Naples
    08/18/2015
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    What is the best backpack sprayer for doing a 10,000 sq ft lawn at 1oz Talstar per gal ratio?
    A

    Talstar P  can be applied with any of our backpack Sprayers. To cover this area, it may be easier to go with a battery powered like the Solo 416.  You can find the rest of our backpack sprayers here. 

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  • Asked by Aaron from Zimmerman, Mn
    08/20/2015
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    What is good for treating against Box Elder bugs?
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    Talstar P does work for  boxelder bugs. Talstar P does not have an immediate knockdown effect but it does leave a long lasting residual. We do encourage our customers to apply Talstar P once a month through the stinkbug/boxelder bug season (August-November).

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  • Asked by Rose from Wilmington
    08/29/2015
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    Can you use Talstar P then follow up using raid roach spray?
    How long will it take to get rid of all these roaches my house is beyond infested with roaches they are in my microwave, stove in the table cracks ever where!!!!
    A

    We would not recommend applying a product on top of the treated areas with Talstar P. It offers a residual control and takes time for eradication. Raid is more of a contact spray. We recommend that you take a few moments to read our article on eliminating roaches for more helpful tips. We also carry professional Roach Control Kits are effective in treating this insect.

     

     

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  • Asked by Timothy from Houston, Tx
    09/16/2015
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    Can you still use Talstar after six years if it has been properly stored indoors in a climate-controlled area?
    A

    The general rule of thumb for insecticide concentrates such as Talstar P is that they are good for about 3-5 years from the date of purchase as long as they have been stored at room temperature.  If your Talstar is six years old, it certainly would not hurt anything if you wanted to try to use it, but if you find that it is not working as well as it used to, it may be time for some new product.  You may also want to speak with the manufacturer directly to see what they would recommend.  You can reach FMC at 800-321-1362. 

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