Ground bees, also known as digger bees, can be very difficult to control no matter what product you use and they most likely will come back to your property year after year unless you do your part to alter your property to make it unfavorable to the bees. Ground bees prefer dry soils with thin grasses so irrigating the area frequently and correcting any issue that causes your grass to be thin will help deter the bees from nesting. In areas where you do not have grass, a layer of mulch will help deter the bees from nesting. Ground bees are solitary bees and are not very aggressive and are known to be a beneficial insect which is why you will not find any products specifically labeled for this type of bee. Talstar P can help provide some level of control but it will not get rid of all of the ground bees on your property. You should use Talstar P at a 1 oz of product to 1 gallon of water for a 1,000 sq ft area ratio. This will give you the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. Talstar P does not offer an instant knockdown but will kill insects that come into contact with treated areas over a short period of time.
Talstar P is not labeled for use on edibles. You could use a product such as Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic. Please click on the link below for a product that can be applied to edibles.
ExciteR is a good option to give Talstar P Professional Insecticide a faster knockdown during application.
Talstar P can be used around window, door frames and cracks and crevices for over 75 insects. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water and reapply outdoors every 30 days.
For mosquitoes key is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees/bushes which is where the adults lay during the day, as well as shady areas. You would not treat entire areas of the lawn that are in full sun as it is not habitable for them there.
We also have a great general pest prevention guide that can help in the long run as well
No, Talstar P contains Bifenthrin which is a synthetic pyrethroid.
Talstar is labeled to control crane flies. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled to be tank-mixed with fragrance though you can certainly spray a fragrance after the product has been applied.
You can apply Talstar P Professional Insecticide to gladiolus foliage and to the soil. You will need to check with your local department of agriculture to see if the plants can be sold.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is a great general purpose insecticide that controls over 75 insects for both indoor and outdoor applications. You will want to mix at 1 fl oz per gallon of water which will leave a residual for 30 days outdoors/90 days indoors. Most insecticides will not be labeled for love bugs, specifically, since this insect is only a concern in a small part of the country and for a short time. The best protection from them is physically covering vehicles and other sensitive surfaces when these insects are swarming in large numbers.
Yes, Talstar P is labeled to kill ants in general, including pharaoh ants.
The label advised not to exceed one ounce per one gallon of water. Talstar P is long lasting and generally does not need to be applied more than once every few months. It should not be reapplied more than once every 7 days. After your first application if you are still seeing a heavy infestation you can reapply another application.
Please refer to product label for correct instructions. If your mixing rate is not per label instructions it may become ineffective.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled for lizards directly however treating for insects around the home will help reduce the lizard population. Insecticides like Talstar P treat for many insects which are a lizard’s main food source therefore eliminating the food source, this drives lizards away naturally in search of better hunting grounds. There are not any insecticides labeled to kill lizards as they are considered beneficial insects.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide should not be applied using a hose end sprayer when treating lawns, landscape beds, trees, etc. The liquid concentrate is too thick of a liquid and would clog the hose end sprayer. In a handpump or backpack sprayer, you can use the 1fl oz of Talstar P in 3 gallons of water over 1000 sq ft to insure adequate coverage.
For Mole Crickets, Talstar P Professional Insecticide is applied at 1fl oz per gallon of water. Using 2 gallons of mixed solution per 1000 sq ft, immediately irrigat the treated area with an additonal 0.25 inches of water following the application. Thi swill ensure efficacy of sub surface pests such as moles crickets.
For Adult Mole Crickets, early spring is the active stage and when turfgrass is susceptible to continuous invasion. Applications should be made as late in the day as possible. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insecticide will be maximized. Grass areas that receive pressure from adult mole crickets should be treated at peak egg hatch to ensure optimum control of subsequent nymph populations (see below).
For Mole Cricket Nymphs, treat areas where there was a high presence of adult Mole Crickets in the spring immediately prior to peak egg hatch. This is when the young nymphs are most susceptible to insecticide applications and they are closer to the soil surface. Applications should be made as late in the day as possible. Control of larger, more damaging, nymphs later in the year may require both higher application rates and more frequent applications to maintain acceptable control.. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insecticide will be maximized.
Please review our How to Get Rid of Mole Crickets Treatment Guide for more information.
As long precautions are taken to avoid any overspray from getting into the pool, there should not be any issues with applying Talstar P Professional Insecticide
Talstar P is not labeled for use in misting systems and would likely clog your machine. Essentria IC3 is labeled to be used in misting systems and is safe to use near bodies of water.
Talstar P residual may dry on window panes if you spray them, but if diluted correctly, then it should dry clear. If you have any milky residue, then you can wipe it off with a damp paper towel or cloth
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.
No, there is not a fertilizer that contains any insecticidal ingredients like Talstar P Professional Insecticide
