Since Talstar P is labeled for use indoors as a crack and crevice spray, you could potentially use it to spot treat in a drop ceiling, however this product is not labeled for carpet beetles. We recommend adding an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) when treating for carpet beetles, such as NyGuard IGR. You could also use a ready-to-use product like NyGuard Plus which has both an insecticide and an IGR in one product. A better choice for use in the drop ceiling may be an insecticide dust, though, since it is a dry product that would not damage the tiles, and a dust lasts much longer than a spray in void spaces like a drop ceiling. Delta Dust can be used in a drop ceiling for carpet beetles and other crawling insect pests there. Or you may consider our Carpet Beetle Control Kit which includes the NyGuard Plus, CimeXa Dust, and glue traps.
Be sure that you have located and removed the source of the infestation as well. We have more tips in our Carpet Beetle Treatment Guide here.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide cannot be applied to linens or fabrics.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is labeled to be used for beetles as directed on the product label.
Since Talstar P is a non-selective herbicide, it could potentially kill bees. It is recommended that you spray when pollinators are not active, either in the early morning or late evening, and that you avoid spraying flowering plants to reduce risk to pollinators.
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 does have a 3-5 year shelf life if stored in a cool, dry place. If the appearance is good and there is no clumping etc., it should be fine to apply.
Our most popular general use product is called Talstar P Professional Insecticide. 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 30 outdoors and to 90 days indoors between treatments. It is also labeled for lawn and ornamental use. It can be used on trees, plants, bushes, and shrubs for all sorts of ornamental pests including Japanese beetles, mosquitoes, and other leaf-eating pests. Talstar is also available in a granule formula called Talstar PL if you prefer to use granules.
There would be no valid reason to mix Talstar P and Termidor SC together. This would nullify the non repellent factor of the Termidor SC. Termidor can only be used 1-2 feet up and out around the home and around entry points for pests and would be the better product for ants, but is not labeled for stink bugs. If you are looking for a product that you can use more freely around your home for ant control as well as other insects, then the Talstar P would be the better option to stick with.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide can be applied once a month outside for fleas.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide can just be wiped off the windows if sprayed in an unwanted location of the window.
Yes, Talstar can be safely be applied to a tree when used as directed on the product label.
Talstar cannot be applied with any type of fogger.
Our most popular general use product is called Talstar P Professional Insecticide. It is widely used by pest control companies because it is labeled for almost every insect you could have a problem with. It can be used indoors as well as outdoors. It is odorless and very safe for use around children and pets. You want to be sure that no children or pet is present during the application until the product has had time to dry completely. It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water in a one gallon hand pump sprayer. It will last for 90 days indoors and 30 days outdoors. 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.
Talstar is also available in a granule formula called Talstar PL if you prefer to use granules.
Talstar P would be a great option for indoor spraying along baseboards and in cracks and crevices for general pests.
Talstar P residual may dry on glass surfaces 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.
Talstar P does not repel flies. It does kill them when they come in contact with a treated surface or area.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled to be used on furniture nor across interior surfaces such as floors. It is safe to use when used as directed on the product label.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide should be applied at a rate of 1 oz per gallon of water. It can be reapplied outdoors every 30 days. We do suggest mixing Talstar with an IGR to disrupt the life cycle of the insects by keeping the juveniles from growing into adults.
