Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Bryan from Gridley Ca
    08/18/2016
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    Will Talstar P kill caterpillars?
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    Yes, Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled for caterpillars.

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  • Asked by T from Buchanan Mi
    09/21/2017
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    What kind of mask should I use when spraying Talstar P
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    According to the Talstar P product label "all pesticide handlers must wear a respiratory protection device when working in a non-ventilated space." Respiratory devices are not required for well ventilated spaces or outdoor applications. The Talstar P product label also says "all applicators should wear longsleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes and chemical-resistant gloves."

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  • Asked by John from Louisville, Ky
    04/17/2013
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    Talstar for Carpet Beetle
    I have a carpet beetle problem in my basement. I have use Talstar outside, but have never used it in my house. The carpet beetles seems to be contained in the basement, part of the basement is carpeted - part is not. Is talstar safe to use on the carpet - I have tried other dusts applied topically to the carpet but they are still there.
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    While the product will not hurt the carpet, Talstar P is not labeled to be broadcast sprayed over carpeted areas for carpet beetle control. Talstar P can only be used as a crack and crevice application indoors. For indoor carpet beetle control you may want to consider a product such as Nyguard Plus. This product contains an insecticide to kill the roaming adults and an insect growth regulator to stop the harder to kill immature beetles from reaching a reproductive state which in turn will break the cycle of infestation. As an added bonus this product also contains a deodorizer for carpet applications.
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  • Asked by Tom from Denver, Nc
    06/11/2013
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    Can Talstar P be used effectively from a backpack fogger?
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    Talstar can be used in a backpack sprayer or a mist blower like the Solo 451 but it cannot be used in any type of fogging equipment. Please take a look at our Fogging Concentrates to see if any of these might be more suited to your application needs.
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  • Asked by Armando from Harlingen, Tx
    10/07/2013
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    Will Talstar kill honey bees?
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    Yes, Talstar P is labeled for bees. If the honey bees contact the product they will be eradicated.
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  • Asked by Rich from Hollywood, Fl
    05/04/2014
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    I have ants pulling sand out from in between my pavers and creating mounds.
    I already have talstar-p that i purchased from you. Will that work by applying in the seams or do you recommend something else?
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    Talstar P will kill the ants that come in contac with the treated area. To eradicate the colony, we would recommend to use a product like Phantom kills by transfer, so they walk right over it and then spread it to other insects hidden behind walls or in their home colony, killing every other pest they come in contact with
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  • Asked by Dawn
    06/09/2010
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    How often to use Bifenthrin for ant control around my home?
    I'd like to do my own pest control, I have been paying a pest control company and would like to save money. I understand Bifenthrin is good for ant control. How often would I need to spray the perimeter of my house to establish good control over the ants getting into my house? Is there any reason I cannot do this myself?
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    Of course you can do your own pest control!  We have sold product to hundreds of thousands of people who want to save money and treat their pest problems themselves.  Bifenthrin is an excellend active ingredient that is not only good for ants, but just about any insect problem you may have.  Typically you would treat around the home every 2 to 3 months depending on climate and part of the country you live in.  Our most popular product containing bifenthrin is Talstar One
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  • Asked by Jerrod
    06/28/2010
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    I have little gnat like flying insects in my lawn. Is there a spray, or product I can use?
    I live in eastern Oregon, and there are swarms of light colored gnat like insects are in my lawn. These insects fly up when walking through the lawn. They are attracted to the "yellow card" traps. There is just so many of them. Is there a product, spray, granule, whatever I can use to stop this?
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    Talstar P is labeled for gnats and should do a great job for you. You can use Talstar P as a broadcast spray over your lawn, concentrating in areas where see a lot of activity. Talstar P will not keep new gnats away, but it should eliminate the gnats that land of the treated surface.
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  • Asked by Betty
    05/21/2011
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    What can I use to destroy and kill ground bees over a widespread area in my yard?
    They cover a large area and there are a lot of bees. They seem to come back every year. I wish to get rid of them permanently.
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    Ground bees, also known as digger bees, can be very difficult to control no matter what product you use and they most likely will come back to your property year after year unless you do your part to alter your property to make it unfavorable to the bees. Ground bees prefer dry soils with thin grasses so irrigating the area frequently and correcting any issue that causes your grass to be thin will help deter the bees from nesting. In areas where you do not have grass, a layer of mulch will help deter the bees from nesting. Ground bees are solitary bees and are not very aggressive and are known to be a beneficial insect which is why you will not find any products specifically labeled for this type of bee. Talstar P can help provide some level of control but it will not get rid of all of the ground bees on your property. You should use Talstar P at a 1 oz of product to 1 gallon of water for a 1,000 sq ft area ratio. This will give you the fastest knockdown and the longest lasting residual. Talstar P does not offer an instant knockdown but will kill insects that come into contact with treated areas over a short period of time.
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  • Asked by Patric
    06/17/2011
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    I have tiny insects on the concrete. What are they?
    I detected some tiny insects wandering over my concrete. They are under 1 mm even with a magnifying glass you can't really make out details but you can see these tiny black spots marching. They do not jump and their speed is about 1cm / sec or so. I noticed them at a rate of maybe 10 or so per square meter. There is a garden on one side of the patio in case that matters. Can you help me identify these insects?
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    We are not sure exactly what you are describing....it could be any number of things.  Springtails is what we are thinking of first, but cannot be sure.  Either way, we would recommend Talstar P.  Talstar P is our most popular pest control product and it is very safe to use as well. 
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  • Asked by Mark from Lagrange, Ga
    09/05/2011
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    Which is better to use or most powerful, Onslaught or Talstar?
    I live in Lagrange, GA. I have spiders and chiggers and want to spray my home inside and out. I just bought this home. The people before me had a dog. It is all oak floors throughout with a crawl space. The crawl space has spiders. I keep getting bit by chiggers but do not know if they are inside or not? I spend time outside in the yard.
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    Chiggers are not known to infest structures and are most likely outdoors in your yard. Both Talstar and Onslaught are top-notch professional products and both are labeled for chiggers. Onslaught is micro-encapsulated and will last a little longer on outdoor surfaces which does give it a bit of advantage over Talstar P. 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. You can also use Onslaught to do a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.
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  • Asked by Brenda
    05/17/2011
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    How can we get rid of a bad tick problem?
    I live in AZ and we have a really bad tick problem can you help? We have 6 dogs
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    Talstar P would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Talstar to stop the ticks from being able to develop while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. You will use 1 oz of Talstar +  1oz of Archer IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft area. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your dogs should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on dogs for tick control.

    You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.

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  • Asked by Franco from Pearland, Tx
    08/19/2011
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    What is the best time of the day to apply Talstar P on lawns? Can this be applied all year round?
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    There is no certain of day that is best for general pest control on lawns, though we do advise not spraying during the heat of day to avoid scorching your lawn. Talstar can be sprayed year round as long as your soil is not frozen.
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  • Asked by Anonymous
    12/12/2011
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    Will Talstar One kill Silverfish?
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    Talstar is labeled for silverfish and will do a great job helping to eliminate them. Be sure to spray in all of the cracks and crevices where silverfish are known to harbor for best results.
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  • Asked by Suanne from Corpus Christi, Texas
    06/29/2012
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    Which is most effective to get rid of ticks?
    We had a very bad tick problem and have tried everything. I noticed you have a couple of products for ticks. Which do you prefer I purchase for the tick issue. Thanks for you time.
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    Talstar P mixed with an Insect Growth regulator such as Nyguard IGR would be a good choice for tick control. Talstar P would work to kill ticks that come into contact with treated surfaces while the Nyguard would work to help stop juvenile ticks from reaching sexual maturity. You should remember that ticks may be hidden in tall or dense brush so higher treatment volumes may be needed to treat the entire plant, not just the top side of the plant where it is easiest to spray. You should try to get the application on the underside of leaves and all the way to the bottom of the plant. We recommend treating the entire infested area (no spot treating). When you are dealing with an area that has a high tick population you may be required to treat once a month from spring through to the first frost, no matter what product you use. Be sure all pets are treated with a product labeled for tick control. The problem on your property may be that ticks are being reintroduced into the area on a consistent basis by wildlife such as deer, raccoons or birds. You will be required to use non-chemical means to reduce the tick population in addition to insecticides. As with most pests you can modify the environment on your property to make it less favorable to ticks. Keeping grass and weeds cut short in tick infested areas increases tick death during hot weather, discourages wildlife and will reduce the amount of vegetation which may need a pesticide application to kill ticks. Clear away yard debris such as old firewood or leaf piles. Remove old or abandoned bird nests and rodent nests. Patch fences where wildlife may be gaining access to your property. It may also be helpful to have the ticks identified. By identifying the type of ticks you can better understand what type of animals may be bringing them to your property and you can modify the environment to make it less favorable for that host animal. You can contact your local cooperative extension office to request an insect identification.
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  • Asked by Cheryl from Aberdeen, Maryland . 21001
    04/14/2015
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    Will Talstar kill bag worms on my leyland cypress trees?
    I have 16 trees about 12 foot ht. How much do I need to spray?
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    Talstar P is the #1 recommended product for bagworm control. TalstarP is known to have a very low toxicity for mammals making it safe to use around people and pets. Please visit the Talstar P product page where you can review the product label as well as the MSDS. Talstar P applications should start in April and continue monthly through June for bagworm control. Be sure foliage is sprayed thorughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft once a month.
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  • Asked by Walter from Gilbert, Az
    10/05/2015
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    Can I spray Talstar P on the ground around my fruit trees and still eat some fruit later?
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    Although Talstar P is not a systemic insecticide, we would not recommend spraying on fruit trees or around the root systems of fruit or other trees from which you plan to eat the vegetation. We do carry many products that are labeled for use on or around fruit trees, depending on what type of tree you are treating and for what pest. We are happy to make a recommendation with more information about your specific situation. You may reach our Customer Service staff at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST.

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  • Asked by Wilson from Los Angeles, Ca
    10/12/2016
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    How exactly does Talstar P work?
    Do bugs eat it this product after it dries up or they walk over it and die?
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    Talstar P is a liquid concentrate insectide which contains bifenthrin, a synthetic pyrethroid. Pyrethroids works by disrupting an insect's nervous system causing a weakend state followed by death. Talstar P does not provide an instant knockdown of pests, rather, pests pick up the residual active ingredient by contact, Talstar P is a repellent insecticide since it acts quickly enough that social insects such as ants cannot create a pheromone trail. This mean that Talstar P will be most effective as a barrier with a thorough application. Talstar P residual last up to 3 months. 

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  • Asked by Claude from Port Charlotte
    01/10/2017
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    Is there a product that is similar to Talstar P that is less expensive?
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    Yes, there is a product called Bifen IT, whch is the generic version of Talstar P.

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  • Asked by Deborah from Mathis, Tx
    04/24/2018
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    Will Talstar P (Talstar One) get rid of German roaches?
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    Talstar P is labeled for roaches but is not the best choice, especially for German roaches, as they typically require a more aggressive treatment. German roaches reproduce at a rapid rate and can be resistant to many products that have been used over time. The most effective way to treat for German roaches is to use a combination of an insecticide residual spray, strong roach bait gel, and an insect growth regulator (IGR).  We would recommend using one of our Roach Control Kits so that you can be sure you have everything you need for a complete roach treatment program. You may also want to look over our Roach Control Treatment Guide for more information.  

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