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  • Asked by Emily
    05/25/2010
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    Best treatment for small Black ants and centipedes?
    I have children and a dog, what would you recommend for small black ants and centipedes? Thank you!
    A
    We would recommend our most popular insecticide, Talstar.  It is a very safe product to use around children and pets and is widely used by professional companies every day in thousands of homes across the country.  It is odorless, can be used indoors and outdoors and it is labeled for over 80 different insects.  You would apply it using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. 
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  • Asked by Larry from Lovettsville,va
    10/02/2013
    Q
    Will Talstar harm auto paint?
    A
    Talstar is a waterbased product and will not usually harm any surface that would not be harmed by water alone. Having said that, Talstar has not been tested on auto paint as it is not labeled for this type of application.
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  • Asked by Deanna
    09/20/2010
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    Is Talstar P safe to be sprayed on herbs such as basil?
    A
    Talstar P is not labeled for use on edible plants and cannot be used on any edible vegetation. Please contact your local cooperative extension for advice on what products are allowed on your herb garden.
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  • Asked by Angela from Tampa, Fl
    12/11/2015
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    Can I add dishwashing liquid to Talstar One to control roaches on pet cages?
    A

    We do not recommend that you treat the cages with Talstar P and dish soap. You could use a cleaner and water to wash the pet cages. Talstar P is mixed with water and applied to the cracks and crevices indoors and other areas listed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Pat from Douglasville, Ga (house Is In Forest Park, Ga)
    09/16/2013
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    I purchased Talstar P for house with fleas, and it did not get rid of them.
    I sprayed my rental property with Talstar P for fleas, and it did nothing to get rid of them. I sprayed inside and outside the house. I purchased this product because it was rated as very good for fleas, roaches, and other types of pests. Any suggestions? At this time, the house is empty. My tenant moved out 1st of September, and before I can offer it for rent again, I have to get rid of the fleas.
    A
    You should first note that Talstar P should not be used indoors for flea control because it is not labeled for broadcast applications indoors. For indoor use we usually recommend a product such as Ultracide. Ultracide contains an insecticide to knockdown the jumping, biting adults and an insect growth regulator to stop the growth pattern and sexual development of the immature flea larva.
    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 Tony from Montgomery, Tx
    08/31/2017
    Q
    Will Talstar P penetrate a St Augustine lawn to eliminate sod webworms?
    I will be using a handheld pump up sprayer.
    A

    Yes, Talstar P is great for this insect and applied late in the day, since they are active at night. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Sod Webworms for a successful application.

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  • Asked by Elizabeth from San Antonio
    05/29/2018
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    Is Talstar the best product for getting rid of mosquitoes and is monthly application recommended?
    A

    Yes, Talstar P is our most popular product for killing mosquitoes.  It is recommended to apply every 30 days outdoors.  

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  • Asked by Richard from Sanford, Nc
    06/06/2017
    Q
    Can I use Talstar in a house that is under construction?
    I was wondering if that will be OK since no one is there at night and it would be dry by the next day when workers returned?
    A

    Yes, that will be fine. Everyone will need to be out of the area while Talstar is being applied, but it will be safe for them to return as soon as everything is dry (usually 1-2 hours). 

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  • Asked by Gail from Tega Cay
    05/22/2014
    Q
    I sprayed while my dog was in the area and I think directly inhaled Talstar What should I do?
    A
    After Talstar P (Talstar One) has been diluted there is only a large enough active ingredient to harm small insects. With that being said, the label states to keep children and pets out of the area until the area has dried. Please contact your veternarian for further assistance. You can also contact the manufacturer FMC 800-321-1362.
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  • Asked by Nick from Ranlo
    06/30/2019
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    Can I broadcast spray my yard with Talstar P?
    A

    Yes, you can apply Talstar P as a broadcast spray if you need to treat for turf pests or surface pests such as ants, webworms, chinch bugs, etc. You can use up to 1 oz per 1000 sq ft.

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  • Asked by Alan from Harrisburg,nc
    04/17/2013
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    Is there a way to spray for mosquito without having to use a mister or fogger that is still just as effective?
    In other words will a regular hand sprayer work and what chemical should I use.
    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.  It is also very good for bees and wasps, however you would not want to apply it or any other product directly to play sets where children will touch treated surfaces.  Also, Talstar is labeled for over 100 different insects and will work in just about any situation.

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  • Asked by Julie from Douglassville Pa
    10/04/2013
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    I have a question about using two different pest control items around the same time.
    I like the treat the outside of my home every three months with Termidor for ant prevention. Recently, we have been inundated with stink bugs and I would like to treat the outside of the home with Talstar Pro (because of the good reviews it has with stinkbug control). Since it is recommended that Talstar be used monthly for stink bugs, there would be months where I am using both the Talstar and the Termidor. Is this ok---do they affect each other's ability to kill bugs?
    A

    Termidor SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means that ants and other insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Termidor SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. Talstar P on the other hand is synthetic pyrethroid which many sensitive insects such as ants can detect. Ants may avoid the areas treated with Talstar and those ants that do cross over treated areas are the only ones that will be killed by the product. Talstar P does not have a transfer effect so it will not be transferred back to the colony. While the Termidor SC will not actually be deactivated by Talstar P, it will be much less effective if it is over-sprayed with Talstar P. 

    You can spray the Talstar P higher up around window frames, window sills, door frames,  any cracks and crevices around foundation or where caulking around windows and doors has opened up, around vents leading inside, and around lights (these bugs are attracted to the light from windows, doors, etc).

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  • Asked by Maria from Hot Springs, Ar
    09/03/2013
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    Is Talstar P effective in killing roaches outdoors? If so what is the proper mixture?
    A
    Talstar P is labeled for roaches, and should do a great job helping you eliminate the infestation.  You will need about 1 fl oz of product diluted into 1 gallon of water for every 1,000 sq ft of space you need to treat.

    The Talstar is a residual which means it will not be a contact kill for the roaches. It could kill a roach within a few hours or within a day depending on how healthy the roach is, and how long it spent on a surface that was treated with Talstar. The spray will typically last indoors 90 days and outdoors 30 days.
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  • Asked by Christian from Los Angeles
    04/13/2016
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    What is the distance allowed to spray Talstar P without harming the edible fruits and veggies?
    Lawn needs care of bugs, but I have two fruit trees that are 3 to 4 feet away from the edge of the lawn. Is it safe to use? My concern is the roots of the trees can absorb the toxin.
    A

    It is recommended that Talstar P not be used within 3 feet or outside the drip zone of edibles, which ever one applies.

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  • Asked by Keith from Sullivan, Mo
    10/12/2011
    Q
    Can Talstar P be used in a room with oxygen used by a person?
    Have a O2 concentrator in use 24 hours a day
    A
    We are not sure of the answer to your question. We recommend you contact the Talstar manufacturer directly for more information. You can reach FMC at 800-321-1362
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  • Asked by Steve from Seguin, Tx
    10/04/2013
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    Is talstar effective on scorpions
    A
    Yes, Talstar P will treat for Scorpions. You want to mix one fluid ounce into one gallon water
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  • Asked by Kyle from Bismarck, Nd
    06/11/2015
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    Best option for Mosquito on acreage with tow sprayer
    I have a double lot with mowed grass and ditch. Total area to spray is 2.5 acres aprox. I use a 15 gallon spryaer to apply chemical but have bad mosquito problem. I have been looking at the Talstar but alot of people say use malthion. Which works better and will have longer effect? Also, is switching to a mister a realistic option for such a large area?
    A
    The pull behind, would still be that best option  for the coverage you need. Talstar mixed with Nyguard and water would be the most effective on the mosquito and flying insect problem. As long as there are no edibles in the area.
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  • Asked by Dean from Norfolk
    06/27/2022
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    Can I use Talstar P to spray my spruce trees? If not, what product is recommended?
    A

    Talstar P Professional Insecticide is labeled safe for ornamental trees such as spruce trees for listed pests.

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  • Asked by Shep
    06/21/2011
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    How long do I have to wait before safely handling bushes that have been sprayed with Talstar P?
    A
    You need to wait until the bushes and surrounding areas that have been treated with Talstar P are completely dry, which will usually take a couple of hours.
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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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