Yes. Fish and aquatic invertebrates share many of the same biological characteristics as insects making them susceptible to insecticides. Talstar P's product label has these precautions:
"This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and run-off from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters. Care should be used when spraying to avoid fish and reptile pets in/around ornamental ponds"
A parasitic wasp is a beneficial wasp that uses other insects including aphids, beetles, caterpillars, flies, sawflies, scale insects and true bugs as hosts into or onto which it lays its eggs. The development of the wasp eggs will usually kill the host insect. Parasitic wasps are considered beneficial insects for the natural control of many pest insects that they provide. A number of parasitic wasp species are commercially available from insectaries.
Talstar P is a great choice for treating the interior and exterior of most buildings and will eliminate over 75 different insect pests. Talstar P is diluted with water as specified by the product label and applied using a hand pump sprayer. Spray directly on baseboards, window frames, door frames, and places where utilities (pipes, wires, cables) enter in to the building and any other crack, crevice or gap where insects can enter.
Talstar P is not labeled for general mites, though mange mites typically are on livestock or pets. For mange mites, we recommend Tengard SFR which could be used to treat the ground outside, as well as inside the home over a certain area. Tengard SFR can also be used on a dogs and other livestock (do not use on felines) to kill mites without harming the animal.
Talstar P is our most popular general use insecticide and the most widely used by professional pest control companies. It can be used indoors as well as outside, and it is odorless and very safe to use when children and pets are present. The key to scorpion control is a very thorough outside treatment around the foundation of your home. For scorpions, you should treat around the exterior of your home every 30 days in the spring and summer when scorpions are most active.
Talstar did come in an aerosol can, Talstar Aerosol, but has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
Talstar P cannot be used directly on vegetables or fruits that are going to be consumed. We do carry several products that can be used on cucumbers and other edible vegetation such as Sevin and Hi-Yield Indoor/Outdoor 10%. Always read the product label of the product you select to make sure it is labeled for the plant you want to spray and for the pest you are trying to eliminate. The product labels are available for each product on our site and you can see the links for them on each individual product page.
