Talstar P Professional Insecticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Kory from Dallas, Tx

10/06/2013

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I have an unopened 3/4 gal jug of Talstar P that's maybe 2 years old. Is it still good?

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Talstar P should be used within 3 years of the date of purchase. It is important to keep the product out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

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Asked by Jd from Madison, Al

05/29/2018

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What do you recommend for Springtails?
They walk right over the barrier of products and keep coming back.

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is a great product that can be used indoors and outdoors to control springtails. You want to mix at a ratio of 1 fl oz per gallon of water. You want to spray the outside perimeter 2-3 feet up and 2-3 feet out, also focus on cracks and crevices and entry points inside. Springtails indicate that there is a moisture issue because they breed in walls or under slabs where a moisture issue may exist. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails because typically insecticides alone will not do the job. You should also take a look at our "How To Get Rid of Springtails" article for further information.

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Asked by Rose from Clifton, Virginia

09/13/2014

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Do I open both caps and seals? Do I squeeze the container to get the solution to the measuring chamber?

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Yes, to utilize the Talstar P bottle, you will need to remove both caps and both seals below the caps if there are some there. (some products come with them, some don't) Once that process is finished, replace the cap over the larger portion of the bottle and then squeeze the bottle itself. This will cause the solution to run up the straw like tube on the side of the bottle and into the measuring reservoir for you to know exactly how much you need per gallon of water.

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Asked by Denise

05/13/2015

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Will Talstar P keep snakes away?

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Talstar P will not repel snakes away. We do carry Snake Away and Snake Out that will repel them.

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Asked by Kenneth from Miramar Florida

09/19/2013

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Will Talstar kill ticks??

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Yes, Talstar P will kill ticks. We also recommend mixing in an IGR to help break down the reporductive cycle. You can use something like Nyguard IGR. You would mix 1 oz Talstar with 3-8 ml Nyguard IGR into one gallon water.

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Asked by David from Apex, Nc

04/15/2016

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Do I need to get under and treat the crawl space when treating the exterior of my home with Talstar P?

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It is not necessary to treat the crawl space with Talstar P unless you are concerned with pests in that area.

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Asked by Rogger from Fresno, Ca

03/13/2017

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I am looking for a better and more economical version of Ortho Home Defense, perhaps a concentrate that I mix. What do you have?

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The best general pest control can depend on what region you are located in. One of the most popular general pest control products is Talstar P. Talstar has a long residual, so it keeps on killing pests for up to three months after you've applied it. It is also odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall.

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Asked by Steve from Eau Claire, Wisconsin

07/12/2016

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What type of protective gear is needed to spray Talstar P?

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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 Sabrina from Gastonia

06/13/2018

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Can I use Talstar P on my carpet to kill fleas?

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Talstar is not labeled for application to carpet and is not recommended for indoor flea control because it is restricted to cracks and crevices only indoors. Ultracide would be a much better choice for indoor flea control. It is our recommendation and industry standard that you vacuum immediately before the application of Ultracide and every day or every other day after the application for the next two weeks. Vacuums can physically remove a decent percentage of flea eggs that are in the carpet, along with much of the organic crud that the flea larvae feed on. The vacuum will also stimulate the flea adults still in their pupa form to quickly emerge as the adult, and at this point perhaps be sucked up in the vacuum or exposed to the Ultraicde application. After two weeks most infestations require that you do a second application of the Ultracide and continue with the vacuuming. You should use a product that is registered to use on your pets for fleas such as Frontline or Advantage. TalstarP can be used effectively outdoors for places where your pets may frequent and also moist shady areas where fleas are likely to develop. Treating outdoors will help prevent your pets from re-infesting your home.

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Asked by Rick from Hudsonville Mi

05/17/2013

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Can I spray Talstar on window screen material?
Can I spray Talstar on my slider door screen? It seems like a great place to spray because they congregate there because they "smell" us through the screen.

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Talstar is safe to spray on the window screens. If will dry clear and is odorless. PLease be sure to keep all children and animals out of the area until the treated area dries.

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Asked by Summer from Myrick, Mississippi

07/02/2013

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Help, with outside pest control?
I just bought 2 acres of heavily wooded property and where we live fleas, flies, ticks, snakes,mosquitoes and spiders are a problem basically everything crawly its the woods what can or should I spray outside to make sure my children don't get "eat up" by anything and everything the pest listed are some of mine main concerns

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For the insect control we would recommend Talstar P. Talstar P is a Multi-Insecticide with bifenthrin is one of the most trusted and widely-used insecticides by pest control professionals today. The name Talstar P/Talstar One means one professional solution for everything: Talstar insecticide kills over 75 insect pests and can be used for indoor pest control, outdoor pest control, food handling areas, turf and ornamental treatments, in the yard as a yard spray to treat fleas or other yard pests, and even for termite control! Talstar has a long residual, so it keeps on killing pests for over three months after you've sprayed it. Plus, Talstar One is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall. For snake control we recommend using Snake away which is a repellent. Make sure though that you leave one side of the treated area open so that any snakes can leave the area you are treating.

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Asked by Shane from Etna, Oh

05/02/2016

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We have a micro pig that eats grass is it safe to use Talstar Pro/Demon Max with pig
In the past I have typically treated our home with Talstar Pro/ Demon Max if the pig eats grass treated by the product will it harm him

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Neither the Talstar P or Demon Max are labeled to be used where animals would graze so we would not recommend applying it areas the micro pig could eat. Instead we would recommend using something like Essentria All Purpose which is an all natural product that is OMRI approved and labeled for pastures and rangeland.

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Asked by Tony from Boise, Id

08/31/2018

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Can I spray the insulation under my crawlspace with Talstar P?
I have ants in my crawl space and i was wanting to spry the crawl space with Talstar P but i have lots of insulation in between my floor joists and it's not rigid foam insulation. Is it safe to spay the insulation?

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We do not recommend spraying Talstar P on insulation in the crawl space. It should only be applied in cracks and crevices.

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Asked by John from Ky

07/28/2019

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Can I mix and apply both Termidor SC and Talstar P outside at the same time?

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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.

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Asked by Tim from San Antonio, Tx

08/31/2014

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Do you have a program to cover the major insect pests: ants, spiders, roaches, termites?
We don't have a specific problem, although we notice some spiders, and an occasional ant or roach every few months. I'd like to start a regular program to make sure we never develop a problem. Currently, I set out roach traps every 6 months and use a fire ant bait every year in the yard.

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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.

We have a great article here on doing your own quarterly pest control.

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Asked by Mark from Kearney, Ne

08/15/2018

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Will Talstar P control Orius or Pirte Bugs?

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Talstar P is not specifically labeled for Orius or Pirte Bugs. Please provide the targeted area for an alternate recommendation. Thank you!

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Asked by Charles

08/25/2019

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Does Talstar repel flies?

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Talstar P does not repel flies. It does kill them when they come in contact with a treated surface or area.

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Asked by Mark

09/29/2014

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What is the best product for yellow jackets and hornets?
I saw my old pest company use Talstar on them but I didn't think that was the most effective product available

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is a wonderful general pesticide. It is labeled to be used on yellow jackets and hornets. You will use 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. Applications should be done at night when the pests are alight. Spray heavily in areas where they hide and breed. Apply again only if there is new insect activity. This would be an excellent residual product for the yellow jackets and hornets.

If you know where the nests are and can readily reach them, we would recommend using Wasp-X. This product can be used up to 15 feet away from the nest. This product will foam and cover the nest. It will provide a knockdown and fast kill of hornets and yellow jackets.

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Asked by Dennis

10/29/2018

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Can you mix Talstar with Permethrin to best results against mosquitoes, ticks and fleas?

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Permethrin SFR and Talstar P should not be mixed together. You would use one or the other.

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Asked by Chuck from Rosemead

09/20/2017

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How to use Talstar P on potted plants indoors?

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Talstar P (Talstar One) is diluted with water and then poured onto the soil and sprayed onto the plant itself. We recommend starting with letting the soil dry out between watering as this offers the fastest control in most cases. Please provide the targeted pest for additional tips on treatment.

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