Talstar P Professional Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Chuck from Martinsburg, Oh

02/18/2020

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Does Talstar P kill bore worms in fruit trees?

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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.

Edible Vegetation Control

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Asked by Afds from Asdfff

05/02/2013

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What is the chemical in Talstar professional that keeps termites away?

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Talstar P does not repel the termites, but kills them when they come in contact with Bifenthrin the active ingredient.

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Asked by David from Balllwin, Mo

05/17/2019

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What can I spray or fog with that will keep the flying bugs out of my backyard?
What can I use to spray or fog my backyard to keep flying bugs such as the flies and gnats and mosquitoes out of my backyard I’ve sprayed everything with a mix of ExciteR and Tastar P and it has done no good what is the best stuff to use Thanks

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Neither ExciteR or Talstar are true repellents to keep insects away. The area will only be slightly repellent for maybe a day after an application with these. Talstar is designed more to provide a long residual to continue to kill those insects that contact a treated area. Mosquito Barrier is an option that can be repellent for up to 24 hours or up to 30 days.

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Asked by Christopher from Somerset, Texas

10/04/2013

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Bug poison for yards.
I am looking for a granular ant/roach/arachnid poison that is dog safe. I am probably asking for to much.

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Our most popular general use product is called Talstar P, which would be a better product for trying to control spiders and the prey they feed on. 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. Children and pets should be out of the area while you are applying the product until it dries. 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. Talstar is also available in a granule formula called Talstar PL if you prefer to use granules.

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Asked by Tony from Magnolia,ark.

05/01/2015

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What is Bifenthrin in Talstar, and do you have any products to use with a fogger for carpet beetles?

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Bifenthrin is the active ingredient in Talstar P. It is mixed at 1 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft per month on the exterior of the structure and once every three months indoors (cracks and crevices). Using a fogger will not penetrate into cracks and crevices where carpet beetle larvae hide, and it does not leave a residual to kill insects later when they come out of hiding. This product will only kill what is out in the open when it goes off. We recommend reading our articles on carpet beetle control.

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Asked by Webster from Fort Myers Fl

07/06/2017

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Will Talstar P be safe in a commercial kitchen?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled to be used in food/feed handling establishments as a crack and crevice application. Please refer to the product label for instructions.

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Asked by Pam from Clay. Kentucky

04/08/2017

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Can I use Talstar or Capture safely in the soil around squash?
Is it safe

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Talstar P is not labeled for use around edible plants, so we do not recommend using it around squash or other vegetables. Since we do not sell Capture, we cannot comment on the use of that product. We do sell many other insecticides that can be used around edible plants, which you can browse on our site here.

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Asked by Christopher from Conway, Arkansas

02/14/2018

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What is the application method and necessary precautions to apply Talstar P inside a residence and inside a school?

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Talstar P is a liquid concentrate that must be diluted with water and applied using a hand or backpack pressurized sprayer. Talstar should be applied only as a spot or crack and crevice treatment indoors. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions, as well as the required protective equipment. If you are applying inside a school, be sure to check with the governing authority on what products are allowed to be used in that environment.

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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?

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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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Asked by Ernie from Olyphant

05/02/2013

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Can you spray trees in the early spring that have caterpillars in them?
Would you be able to make a dilution to be used in a pressure washer to reach high trees?

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You can start spraying when the caterpillars are young for best results. We recommend using the 1 fl oz of Talstar P per gallon of water ratio for the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. As for using it in the pressure washer, we really cannot give any advice on that type of application as most insecticide (if not all) are not labeled for use in pressure washer.

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Asked by Rick from White Sulphur Springs, Mo

09/07/2019

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Will Talstar kill flies?

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Talstar P will kill any flies that come into contact with a treated surface. You may want to take a look at our Fly Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.

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Asked by Tina from Kansas City, Missouri

06/20/2015

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How often will I need to spray Talstar P to completely eradicate camel crickets?
I will treat the perimeter of my 1600 sq ft home inside and out using a Flo-Master 1.3 gal. Battery Powered Sprayer. Will I need to do this every year? Or after 2 or 3 treatments in March, June and November. I will not see them for 3-4 yrs, or 5 or 10 yrs?

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Talstar P will kill camel crickets. Apply Talstar P as a crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices. We recommend treating the outside perimeter to help stop insect pests from coming indoors to start with. Apply Talstar P to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Depending on the pest pressure you may have to treat monthly during the times of the season when they are most prevalent. No insecticides will last a full year but a good application could allow you to see a knock down in the population of pests for a few months without needing to reapply. You can also use products like Niban Granule Bait to help kill the camel crickets that may try to enter the home by puffing into wall voids around electrical outlets and near crevices of baseboards, as well as broadcasting it in harborage areas outdoors.

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Asked by Mike from Charleston, Sc

09/28/2017

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What are the mixing instructions for mosquitoes applied with a Stihl sr 200 mister blower using Talstar P?
It would take me 3 hours to apply 1 gallon (1 oz of Talstar p) over 1000 sq ft.! I called customer service and they were baffled by my question.

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Talstar P should be mixed at 1 fl oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. We have never experienced an application taking 3 hours on a 100 X 10 or 50 X 20 area using a mist blower. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes for a successful eradication program. Please let us know if you have additional questions or concerns.

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Asked by Rick from Windsor Ontario

08/07/2018

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Can I order Talstar P (Talstar One) to ship to Detroit and then bring it to Canada?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) can be shipped to Detroit, Michgan. Unfortunately, we do not ship outside of the US, so we are not sure if you can enter Canada with this product.

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Asked by Eldon from Auburn, Ne

07/14/2019

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What do you sell for control of chiggers and mosquitos in the lawn?

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Talstar P is a great choice for general pest control. This a non-staining, clear-drying, odorless insecticide that can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is labeled for mosquitoes, chiggers, and over 75 other pests.

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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?

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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 Ronald from San Bernardino, Ca

10/25/2013

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Should I mix my Talstar with the Gentrol I bought for German roach infestation
I have treated a rental home with Talstar P twice. The second time I used cy-kick on cracks and crevices then follow up with another round of talstar. I still have a significant infestation. I used to do pest control so I know how to apply these product and how to prep. I just purchased some gentrol and max force bait. I would like to know if you recommend another product to mix with the gentrol instead of the talstar.

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You could certainly mix Gentol with Talstar or Cy-Kick. You would mix 1oz Talstar with 1 oz Gentrol into one gallon water. Make sure to spray in areas you are not baiting.

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Asked by Brent from Kaplan, La

05/11/2017

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Will Talstar P keep boring worms from trees?
The sap leaks out of a Japanese plum tree.

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled for treating non-edible trees for twig borers only. We recommend that you have a proper id of the insect through your local cooperative extension office to determine the species you will be targeting for a specific product recommendation.

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Asked by Jerome

09/19/2017

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Do you need to wear any kind of safety equipment while spraying Talstar P?
Breathing masks, etc.?

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Per the Talstar P label, when applying mixed solution, the applicator needs to wear shirt, shoes, socks, pants and waterproof gloves. If applying in a non-ventilated area, applicator will need to wear a resperatory mask. You may look at our Basic Safety Kit for the necessary protective gear.

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Asked by Notso from Pittsburgh, Pa

04/30/2014

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Upon spraying the soffit its possible that some dripped into my container plants.
I use containers on the porch to grow annuals and vegetables (tomatoes/cukes etc). Do I now have to dispose of the soil or can I wait a year (toxicity ends after time?) and just plant ornamentals this year. I dig in that dirt is it harmful to me?

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We recommend you contact FMC to get their advise since Talstar P is not labeled for use on edibles. You can reach FMC at 800-321-1362.

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