Unfortunately there is no easy solution when it comes to pine beetles. Infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Because of the natural boring behavior of the beetle they are protected from topically applied insecticides and systemic insecticides (those injected into the tree or applied as a root drench) have proven ineffective for pine beetle infestations. Healthy trees can be protected before the beetles attack by topically spraying them with a synthetic pyrethroid like Talstar. The tree should be sprayed from the ground to 15 ft up the trunk to prevent future infestations. You should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
Talstar P is not labeled for head lice and should not be applied to bedding or clothing. We recommend that you launder the bedding in heat and use an over the counter hair treatment product meant for head lice. Steri-Fab can be applied to mattresses, furniture, cracks and crevices. Bedlam can be used for residual control to baseboards and listed areas on the product label for lice.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is not to be used on golf course turf per page 2 on the product label.
Talstar should be used early to mid season to control the larvae of crane flies. This application should be made between August-February during times when the ground is not frozen. If treatments are made in March-April, they may only provide supression. You can consult with your local cooperative extension office for details on timing of application in your area specifically.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can last in the soil for up to 5-7 years, no edibles should be planted in an area treated with it for this reason. It would be best to remove and replace the top layer of soil if just sprayed before doing so.
Talstar P should be used when it is dry outside and there is no rain expected within a 24 hour period.
Yes, Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied in a boom sprayer for applications.
You should caliberate your sprayer to disperse 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
The shelf life for Talstar P is between 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
Talstar P is for insects only and will not control diseases such as blight. Something like the Monterey Complete Disease Control or Clearys Spectro 90 WDG would be good to use instead.
Once mixed, Talstar P (Talstar One) should be used within 24 hours. 1 ounce in 1 gallon will cover approx 1k square feet. It's recommeneded to treat the interior and exterior all at the same time so that you can have uniform coverage. Please be sure to read the product label for information on the approriate places to treat both inside and outside.