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  • Asked by Michael
    09/25/2010
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    Will Talstar P work on stink bugs?
    A
    Talstar P will kill stinkbugs. You should dilute one ounce of Talstar P per gallon of water. You will use a hand pump sprayer to apply the solution on all door frames, window frames, areas where utilities (cables, pipes, wires) enter into the structure, a band of soil 6 to 10 feet adjacent to the structure, also to a height of 2 to 3 feet on the foundation where pests may be active or may find entrance. As the stink bugs crawl over the treated area, they will receive a lethal does of the insecticide and usually die within a few hours. You should treat every month starting in August and ending in November for best results.
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  • Asked by Shawn
    10/16/2010
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    Will this work to kill Pollila or wood moth larvae?
    A
    We are not familiar with wood moths or Pollila. We did attempt to look them up with no success. We can tell you that Talstar P is not labeled for wood moths or Pollila. Perhaps these insects are not a pest species in the United States?
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  • Asked by Al
    02/16/2011
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    What's a good treatment for around perimeter of the house in early spring?
    With warmer weather forecasted in central PA, it usually means some pre-spring activity is certain to happen, especially ants, flying ants, and horse flies and such.
    A

    You can prevent ants, flies and other insects from entering your home by applying a long lasting residual product such as Talstar. Talstar kills over 75 different insects and is safe to use indoors and outdoors, is gentle on plants, is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall. We also suggest you use Integrated Pest Management or IPM. IPM is a step by step approach that helps you identify the pest and determine why that pest is there, and then determine how to exclude the pest in the future. Please read the IPM article to learn how to successfully stop pests before they become a problem.

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  • Asked by Monica
    03/10/2011
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    Is there a Talstar granule product that can be used for termite treatments?
    I like using granular applications. Is Talstar P the only one for termites?
    A
    Talstar Granules are not labeled for termites and would most likely not penetrate deeply enough in the soil to treat for termites. The only other granule product that can be used for termites is the Premise Granule but these granules are only for spot treating an active infestation and they do not offer any long lasting residual control. Currently non-repellent insecticides such as Termidor SC and Dominion 2L are the preferred products for termite treatments. Non-repellent insecticides cannot be avoided by termites because they cannot tell that it is there. The exposed termites then remain unaffected for a few days, before sudden death occurs. In the meantime, the exposed termites are able to spread the non-repellent chemical to unexposed termites by physical contact when they feed or groom the other termites, resulting in a domino death effect which wipes out more of the colony.
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  • Asked by Uconnland
    05/08/2011
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    If I were to start my own exterminating company, what products would I need for indoors?
    I know Termidor for outside, but what for indoor treatment?
    A
    The selection of the proper product would depend on several different factors. What type of insects are your main concern? Are you doing clean outs or just preventative treatments? What state are you in? Do you need an immediate knockdown or residual control or both? Most professionals would not limit themselves to just one or two products because their clients will have very different needs. We will say that Talstar P is one of the most popular products on the market for indoor use because it dries clear, does not have an odor and has a very broad label and works well for a general insecticide.
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  • Asked by David
    05/10/2011
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    Will Talstar P kill mice?
    A
    No. Talstar P is an insecticide only and will not kill mammals. Please read and follow all product labels.
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  • Asked by Deanna
    05/10/2011
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    My car is infested with stink bugs. How should I use Talstar P on a vehicle?
    A
    Talstar P is not really specifically labeled for treatment in cars.  You cannot apply the product to any seats or anywhere that you come into contact with.  You could only apply it to cracks and crevices and under seats.  We feel that an aerosol can would be easier to apply to a car and just as effective.  We would recommend D-Force HPX Aerosol and apply it to the same areas.
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  • Asked by Karen
    05/18/2011
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    Can I use Talstar on elm trees as a systemic?
    A
    Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and as such will not work as a systemic treatment. You will need to use a product such as Criterion which is a systemic insecticide to treat your elm trees.
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  • Asked by Laurie
    05/31/2011
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    Will Talstar P kill Pentatomidae NOW???
    A
    Pentatomidae aka stink bugs can be killed by Talstar now or any other time they are present. However, if they are indoors right now you will only see limited results because stinkbugs hide in areas that are usually inaccessible which means only once they come out of hiding and cross over a treated area will they be killed. Outdoors you can spray all of the areas where they are active (except edible vegetation). Once stink bugs cross over treated areas they will die within a couple of hours in most cases.
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  • Asked by Tyler
    06/15/2011
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    What product would you recommend for crickets and spiders? Fruit flies/gnats and pantry moths?
    I would like to kill the crickets and spiders in my garage/basement. Also, want to set up a long lasting barrier or something that will kill them and keep them from coming in.
    A
    You mentioned four very different pests in your question. Spiders and crickets can be controlled using Talstar P. Talstar P is a great general use insecticide that can be applied indoors and outdoors to help get rid of and prevent most crawling insects. Fruit flies and pantry moths on the other hand will require you to locate the source of the infestation to get rid of the pests. We do have fruit fly traps as well as pantry moth traps but these traps are meant for monitoring purposes and will not get rid of the entire infestation. You can learn more about fruit fly control by reading our Fruit Fly Control Articles and Pantry moths by reading our Pantry Moth Control Articles. These articles will help you learn how to find and eliminate the infestation.
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  • Asked by Helen
    06/26/2011
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    I purchased Talstar P liquid, will this be effective for a tick infestation?
    Not sure if ticks, but think it is - at first thought bird mites.
    A

    Talstar P is one of our most popular selling products for ticks and is what we usually recommend.  It would not be recommended for bird mites, as as it is pretty specific to the types of mites it controls. We recommend that you add Archer IGR ( insect growth regulator) to the Talstar P.

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  • Asked by Al
    07/25/2011
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    I have a very bad mosquito problem and a large yard over an acre. What do you recommend?
    A
    Talstar is our most popular selling product for mosquito control.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using a sprayer.  You will need about 1 oz of product for every 1,000 sq ft of space you need to treat. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio where you are trying to provide relief.  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.  Talstar should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.
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  • Asked by Steve from Selkirk,ny 12158
    08/09/2011
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    Does new paint affect talstar p effectiveness in controlling wasps. House was painted the day after spraying
    A
    The new paint probably covered up the application of Talstar P. You will need to reapply Talstar for effective coverage.
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  • Asked by Juan from Tampa
    08/14/2011
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    How long after spreading talstar does it start killing bugs?
    A
    Talstar will kill bugs right away or as soon as any bug comes into contact with it.  It is not a contact kill product though, and depending on the insect Talstar will kill it within minutes or longer depending on what insect it is.
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  • Asked by Jude from Murphysboro, Illinois
    10/10/2011
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    Can Talstar safely be removed from furniture?
    I have a little rocker for my son outside that I want to move indoors but the pest control guy sprayed Talstar all over it. Is there a safe way to wash it off? Will it hurt my son? Should we re-stain it? Will Talstar end up on my carpet?
    A
    Talstar breaks down in about 3-4 weeks when it is exposed to outdoor elements. After 3-4 weeks has passed you can thoroughly scrub the chair with soap and water and rinse with copious amounts of water and bring the chair inside for your son to use. Talstar is a water based product and it will not hurt your carpet. Talstar is even labeled for indoor use but it is restricted to cracks and crevices.
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  • Asked by Bob from Toledo, Oregon
    10/19/2011
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    Should I use a 2 oz. Talstar per gallon of water for these pesky/biting bugs as to keep them outdoors?
    for the use against asian beetles. Bad infestation every 2nd week in October annually.
    A
    The maximum use rate for Talstar P is 1 ounce of product per gallon of water. We do not recommend that you make the dilution any stronger than the max usage rate. Using more than the recommended usage rate will just mean that you are wasting product but you will not see any better results. You can use Talstar P outdoors around your door frames, window frames, vents, eaves, around the bottom of your foundation, and any other crack or crevice where an insect could gain entry, once a month August-November to keep the Asian Lady Beetles from getting indoors.
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  • Asked by Constantin from Alexandria, Va
    02/20/2012
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    Should I use Talstar P or Cyper WP for roaches in my apartment?
    I am looking to buy a strong insecticide to keep away the roaches inside in my apartment . Which product do you think is better for me :Talstar P or Cyper WP? Do you have something else stronger?
    A
    Both Talstar P and Cyper WP would do a great job for roach control. Talstar P will dry clear while Cyper WP can leave a white powdery residue behind. Cyper WP on the other hand does have a little bit of a faster knockdown. We also recommend that you caulk as many cracks and crevices as you can in your apartment. Caulk around baseboards, places where utilities such cables, pipes and wires enter in through the walls, also around plumbing fixtures and window and door frames. This will help cut down on the roaches ability to travel through the walls of your neighbors apartment and into your apartment.
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  • Asked by Lamar from Spring, Texas
    03/18/2012
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    We're just starting this process. Is there a generic product for inside use?
    We have silver fish and a few small ants towards the end of the previous treatment cycle and want to also control for termites.
    A
    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.
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  • Asked by Cruise from Pearl Ms
    03/29/2012
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    What can I not spray with Talstar P?
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    Talstar P cannot be used on pets or on edible vegetation or in places where it could potentially get into a body of water or a water supply. For a full list of places and/or situations where Talstar P cannot be used please refer to the Product Label. For your convenience we have linked the product label in our answer but the product labels are available for each product on our site and you can see the product label links on each individual product page

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  • Asked by Rasheeq from Baton Rouge,la
    04/11/2012
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    Can Talstar P be applied on edible plants?
    A
    Talstar P cannot be used on edible plants as it not labeled for use on any type of edible vegetation. We do carry a full line of products that are labeled for use on edible plants which you can see here: Edible Garden Products
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