Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Yes, Talstar P can safely be applied as a crack and crevice application indoors.  Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label. 

Talstar is a water based product and should not damage anything that water itself would not damage. According to the Talstar product label you should apply Talstar no more than once every 7 days. Apply as a coarse, low pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices.

Since Talstar was applied in off label use, we would recommend to please contact the manufacturer FMC 800-321-1362 for further assistance.

Talstar P will midges and mosquitos that contact a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose.  It will dry clear and will not harm pait or surfaces when used as directed on the product label.

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.

When stored in ideal conditions - out of extreme temperatures and direct sunlight - most insecticides, Talstar and Demand included - will last for 5 years on the shelf. If yours have been properly stored, you do have some life left in your bottles!

Talstar P will kill camel crickets. Apply Talstar P as a crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices. We recommend treating the outside perimeter to help stop insect pests from coming indoors to start with. Apply Talstar P to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet.

You can spray Talstar around the exterior of the fountain for residual control. We would recommend using BTI Mosquito Dunks in the water. By using the Mosquito Dunks you are killing the larvae.

Normally, yes, you would use the same products in both the pump sprayer and 50 gal tank. Be sure to review the product label, as sometimes there are different mixing ratios for 50 gal tank sprayers

Talstar P is mixed at one ounce per gallon of water for ticks and various types of insects.  Please see our Tick Treatment Guide for more tips on how to manage this pest.

Millipedes are usually going to be present when there is a lot of moisture in the area. If you have a lot of mulch near your house you may want to consider raking it back at least six inches away from the house. Also trimming bushes so that you can see the soil beneath them and so they do not touch the house will help reduce soil moisture and stop the insects from gaining access to the house via the bushes.  Talstar P would be a great choice for this pest.  You would apply around the outside perimeter of the home (especially under and around eaves, decks, patios, and window shutters), and inside along baseboards, in cracks and crevices, and other potential millipede harborages. We have also written an article with other tips that may help you with millipede control : Get Rid of Millipedes

Talstar P Professional Insecticide is a water-based chemical and will not cause corrosion to stainless steel or galvanized metal. Keep in mind that you should not apply this product directly to food, feed, water, or sources for food or water. You also cannot apply this in a way that would contact the animals or their food or water. Keep in mind that a good fly control program includes the use of multiple control measures such as baits and traps, in addition to insecticides.

We do not see any reason why you could not spray Talstar P and Crossbow together.

Talstar P should be applied 24 hours before rainfall or irrigation.  After that point, you can irrigate your lawn on a normal schedule. 

Any beetles that are on the outside of the building trying to get in you can treat with a product like Talstar P. Talstar is a great general insecticide that dries clear, is odorless and covers beetles of all types and hundreds of other insects. You can spray it around the foundation of the home and around window and door frames they may be trying to come in through. You can also safely spray down the nearby trees and plants they may be coming from or harboring in. You typically spray Talstar at the rate of 1oz per gallon of water every 30-60 days depending on how the weather affects the products residual over time. 

There really is not time restrictions between applications of Talstar P (Talstar One) and an herbicide in the same area since they are different types of products.

Talstar P (Talstar One) is an insecticide only and will not kill weeds.  You can view our full line of Herbicides here.

Talstar P should not be applied to hogs or horses. It is safe to use around livestock as long as the animals aren’t grazing in the treated areas. After the application, you need to wait until the area is completely dry before letting the animals back onto the non-grazing treated areas. 

You can most certainly use Talstar P. You want to mix at a rate of 1fl oz talstar to one gallon water.

One of the best product for killing mosquitoes, black flies, and gnats is the Talstar P. It is labeled to treat a variety of different insects and would work great for your specific needs. Please view our How to Get Rid of Mosquito Treatment Guide for more infromation and product recommendations.