Once Talstar P Professional Insecticide has fully dried it is pet safe.
Talstar P is an insecticide only, it is not an IGR nor does it contain an IGR. Talstar is not really a great choice for indoor flea control because it can not be broadcast sprayed over floors where the fleas tend to harbor. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for more information on flea eradication.
The mix rate for Talstar P is .5 - 1 oz. per gallon however, Talstar can be applied to any bushes, shrubs, trees, and landscaped areas as well as flowering plants like roses. However, you should minimize the spray on the actual flowering rose as you do not want it to get on any bees that help with pollination.
When stored in high temperatures for extended periods of time, the efficacy of Talstar P decreases.
Yes, Talstar P is labeled for bees. If the honeybees contact the product they will be eradicated.
Talstar P is labeled for chiggers outdoors at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft with a pump sprayer every 30 days. Treatments for chiggers should begin in May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkempt areas of the lawn and lawn edge.
Talstar is one of our most popular products for aphids as well as any other insect. It is our most popular product and widely used by professional companies both outside and inside homes. You can apply Talstar to any plant, shrub, bush, or turf grass, as well as inside and outside perimeters, as long as you are not applying it to anything edible.
Talstar P is one of the most commonly used products to get rid of army worms in lawns.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is our most popular selling product for mosquito control. It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or patio you are trying to provide relief at. 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. It should be applied every 30 days for optimum control. Best of all it will not harm any birds in the area.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide can be used as a drench on mounds as directed on the label. We also have a guide here that can help.
Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken coups as long as you follow the instructions on the product label. You must make sure your chickens are out of the area while you apply Talstar P and then they can return to the area as soon as the area has completely dried. This product can be used in other areas where pets may go as long as they are out of the area while the application is being made. Once the treated areas are completely dry, then it is safe to resume normal activity. You may view the full product label here: https://www.domyown.com/msds/Talstar_P_Professional_Insecticide_Label_2020.pdf
Talstar P Professional Insecticide can be sprayed or misted but not fogged. For most application it will be 1 oz per gallon, but review the label for complete rates.
https://www.domyown.com/msds/Talstar_P_Professional_Insecticide_Label_2020.pdf
Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens or ducks. You must make sure that they are out of the area while you apply the Talstar P, and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry. Applications should be kept at least 25 feet away from the pond.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is not labeled for use in pastures with grazing animals.
Talstar P is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity once dry, typically after 4-6 hours outside, and an hour inside
Talstar P is safe for cats, dogs, and other pets if used as directed on the product label. Cats and dogs need to be kept out of the area during application and until all surfaces are dry. Once the treated areas are completely dry, then it is safe to resume normal activity.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide will not provide longer coverage when used at a higher rate. It will be a stronger solution if mixed at a higher rate but the time the residual lasts on the surface of a treated area will be the same.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide is water based so it should not stain anything that water would not. However, you can do a test application first before spraying the entire thing.
