Did I do something wrong?
By Rob on 05/06/2010
I gave 2 stars because I've used Bifenthrin before in other products, like Ortho, with terrific results! I thought Talstar would be THAT much better but after applying the max dosage to my lawn it made NO difference! Still tons of lawn critters, spiders, mole crickets, scorpions, fire ants, gnats, mosquitoes. So I sprayed just around our back patio area with "Bayer advanced" and in two hours there was a small army of dead bugs listed above on the patio. Now, like I say I've used Bifenthrin before in lower doses with great results. So is it possible I got a bum batch or something??? I dunno...
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Springtail Problem
By Sherry on 06/06/2011
After reading reviews and talking to support staff I bought Talstar P 3/4 gal. to treat my house and perimeter of a very bad springtail problem. I sprayed 3-4 feet up (to bottom of windows), around windows, and then 3-4 feet out on my grass around the whole house. While it's decreased the springtail population somewhat it's not nearly what I was made to think, I still have thousands. I'm also using Bifen granules around the perimeter. Support is now telling me the springtails must be down under my foundation. I understand they can breed there but when they come up and out along my siding why isn't this stuff killing them then since it's suppose to last and be active for 3 months. There is no explanation for that. If you have a springtail problem I would hire a professional company and get a written guarantee they'll get rid of them and keep them away.
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18 of 23 people found this review helpful
Not Effective as thought
By Dung on 09/11/2012
Verified Purchase
Talstar P (Talstar One)
By David on 09/25/2011
Verified Purchase
I have bought and used this product for many years and recommended it to friends and family. I was purchasing it from a business about 40 miles from me and it worked great. I purchased a bottle from domyownpestcontrol.com and it has had no effect. I don't know if I got a bad bottle or if it isn't mixed the same anymore. I do know that I'll not get anymore from this website. I'll drive the 40 miles to get the real stuff.
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caution
By Rodgerbain on 09/04/2011
Still have midges
By Phil on 03/19/2011
Verified Purchase
Where we live in Central Florida we have a very serious midge problem. The professional exterminator, Clarke, has sprayed with some success, but still the midges are not under control. I went online to search for a chemical that would not only kill the midges, but have a long lasting residual effect. Unfortunately, Talstar didn't have any long range effect - maybe 2 or 3 days at the most. Not worth the $32 per pint price for the control of midges.
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Talstar P
By Lenny on 08/21/2015
I have used this product 3 times now to rid fleas after pulling all carpets and pads. Unfortunately I am still seeing fleas! Upon each treatment fleas appear to be gone for a day or two and then they are back!
Expert response:
Reinfestation can occur because flea eggs are protected from the insecticide application. Using an insect growth regulator will help break the cycle of reinfestation. It is crucial to vacuum prior to the application and daily after the application has been made. Please take a few moments to read over our Flea Control Guide to learn how to successfully control fleas:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-fleas-a-483.html
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disappointed in miami beach
By Bernadette on 09/07/2011
Yes, I am disappointed, after reading all the good reviews for this item, I thought that I found the perfect insecticide to get rid of the mosquitoes around my house . so I sprayed very carefully all my yard (9000 sf) with 14 gal of mixture ( 2oz per gallon) and hoped that it will last at least a month ( reading the reviews it should have last 3 months). we had less mosquitoes for 1 week and afterward the infestation was back to normal, impossible to be outside anytime of the day, it is true that it is the rainy season, maybe it is why ?? we will see in the dry season if it works !
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Same product as the professionals?
By Walter on 08/04/2012
Problems are ants, mosquitos, flies, and millipedes. It sprays on clear, does not smell. It will not kill ants after 2 weeks or even a week, do not see any dead ants (where do they go?) only live ones, had to set up the good old fashion traps. The ants were crawling all over the concrete and the vinyl siding. On an 1800 Square foot home, sprayed on the outside 8 oz. Talstar P (8 gal. mix). The pest control company had the same stuff with better result
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white footed annts
By Anonymous on 08/26/2013
Used it for white footed ants..did not work had to call a professional. It may be good for outside around the house perimeter and on the grass or bushes.The site indicates it is good for these ants but the professional says they do not use it for that but they use it for other ants. I wish the label was more specific.But it is a good product inspite of not working for me
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Kills Bugs. Scorpions? Not So Much
By Troy on 10/03/2015
I live in Phoenix where scorpions are a part of the landscape. Though my house is sealed, I spray outside to keep bugs and scorpions away. During the course of a month and a half, I have used 6 gallons of bug spray made with the Talstar P concentrate, spraying 2 gallons every other week. I am outside every night with a black-light and have not come across one dead scorpion (though I am killing plenty of alive ones nightly). This stuff doesn't seem to phase them at all. After my pup was stung last night, I decided it was time to leave a review. I bought this stuff based on other positive reviews concerning scorpions and so I am very surprised by the lack of effectiveness. If you are simply spraying for bugs, this should work for you if sprayed monthly. If you have scorpions, look elsewhere. 1.5 stars, considering I can buy regular bug spray concentrate at the box stores for a lot less.
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Didn't work for Roaches for pre treatment for prevention.
By Bobby on 05/07/2016
Will try another product. If anyone knows a product? Please inform or forward info of product. So far I used Talstar and Temprid. Both failed to do the job. Kills on contact, but that's it. Bob
Expert response:
Please read our Roach guide so you can make an informed decision about your roach control program. Usually just picking one product will not be adequate. You will need to pick a product and use an all around program to eliminate and prevent roaches:
http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches-a-458.html
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Not impressed
By Wesley on 07/21/2023
Should of bought a small size. But I read another review saying it killed millipedes so I bought a gallon. It DOES NOT kill millipedes in Polk county ga 2023. I haven't found anything yet that does. I guess we'll see how it does on other pest control.
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Talstar
By Judy on 01/18/2011
Verified Purchase
We still have "crazy ants", microscopic ones that have been sprayed inside and outside and all over the house. They show up on counters and cannot keep any type of food product that one usually keeps on a kitchen counter top. They'll even show up all over shampoo bottles in the shower in the morning and if you leave a dirty dish in the sink, they're on it! What to do?!
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Millipedes
By Hutz on 08/13/2022
Cant say I'd purchase again. Sprayed liberally around foundation and up walls. After 3 days no change in millipede population. Even mixed with exciter for instant kill. Yeah big fat No on that. When I actually sprayed directly on millipedes I think they thought they were just getting a bath.
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. Talstar P alone is not a contact kill, those sprayed directly will die faster than those that contact a treated area once dry but it will still take time to kill and you can still see insects in the area. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
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Not the best for fleas
By Amanda on 07/12/2019
I bought this for fleas mainly since I have an issue with them. Having five dogs I wanted to treat my yard. I have applied two applications heavily and it hasn't done one things. Actually they seem worse. It's good for roaches and spidered but for fleas I wouldn't recommend it. I even mixed it with Bifin I got at the same time. :( $100 wasted ach
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Doesn't work on millipede
By Jeff on 07/05/2019
Talstar P Professional
By Siddique on 07/03/2019
Used it.
By John on 10/03/2016
spring tails
By Brian on 07/23/2012
Kills Crickets? Not yet!
By Gerry on 04/15/2016
Not all it's cracked up to be
By Michael on 04/09/2013
I have now sprayed my house top to bottom twice. I had oriental roaches, ants, wasps, pillbugs, and beetles when I moved in. After following the instructions the first time I noticed that the pillbugs and wasps were gone, but still had issues with the others. 2 weeks later I sprayed again, and I was still seeing the roaches, ants and beetles. I finally went and bought a raid fogger and already noticed a significant difference.
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Not good for roaches
By Aj on 11/26/2020
Bought spray to control roach problem in rental property but spray does not help much. Brings the bugs out but does not kill. I purchased this spray in March and have done many treatments and it does not help get rid of roach infestation. Sometimes it seems like it had made the problem worst.
Talstar
By Nguonthay on 05/02/2025
It seems not working on mosquitoes. We are still having mosquitoes.
Expert response:
Thank you for your recent purchase!
To help you get the most out of your mosquito control products, we've put together a simple guide that walks you through how to use them effectively. You can find it attached below.
https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes-a-493.html
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out — we're happy to help!
Control Bugs
By Jim on 07/15/2024
It’s okay
By Bryan on 07/05/2024
Live in a new development right in front of a pond and have done two treatments for midges. Will work for maybe a day or two and then they’re back. Followed the instructions and sprayed the entire backyard and sides of the house including bricks and the midges don’t seem to care after a day or so. Does seem to work well for other bugs but not what I was hoping for with the biting and non biting midges and being able to sit outside and enjoy the patio.
Expert response:
We apologize results were not as expected. Talstar is considered a repellent because insects can detect it. This does not mean they are truly repelled from the area they can just choose to avoid it as they know something is there. They must contact the treated area to be effected by the product though and it does take time for them to die after contact, a few hours up to 24 or more so you will still see insects in the area.
Spider mites
By Scott on 03/16/2024
Roaches at a Rental Property
By Victor on 09/18/2012
disappointed
By Ronald on 07/03/2022
this product is not as good as demon tc. for the price it's not worth it
Expert response:
We apologize you did not achieve the intended results. We would welcome the opportunity to troubleshoot the application to help get you the results you need. Please contact us at your earliest convenience!
not what I expected ....
By Pa-hunter on 06/03/2022
mixed as directed( even on the strong ) with 1 gallon pump sprayer... sprayed 3 foot perimeter band on patio, pouch , driveway , flower beds, siding around the house.. first of all not much VOC oder as others were to creep in cracks and crevasses . 2 days afterwards I have rollie pollies and black beetle still crawling around the base perimeter no evidence of dead bugs anywhere.. not like i got with permethrin oh well it's open I'm stuck so I guess i'll just keep applying..
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