Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Philip
    08/03/2009
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    Can Talstar P be sprayed on my cucumber plants or vegetable garden?
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    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.

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  • Asked by Michael
    08/05/2009
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    Does Talstar P come in an aerosol form?
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    Talstar did come in an aerosol can, Talstar Aerosol, but has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

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  • Asked by Ken
    08/25/2009
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    Will Talstar P control the longed-horn beetle?
    I use Talstar P for the flower garden and it works wonders!
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    Talstar P is labeled for many beetles but not specifically for the long horned beetle.  However, after doing some research we have found many sites and government studies that list Talstar P as a form of treatment for the long horned beetle.

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  • Asked by Dj
    09/23/2009
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    How effective is Talstar on scorpions?
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    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.

    Scorpion Control

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  • Asked by Paul
    10/16/2009
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    What is the shelf life of Talstar P or Bifen IT?
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     Talstar P and Bifen IT have a shelf life of 3 years as long as you keep the top on the bottle and you do not store it in direct sunlight or in extreme temperatures.
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  • Asked by Jim
    11/06/2009
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    Can Talstar P be used around pharmaceutical facilities?
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    Talstar P can be used around these type of facilities as long as it used according to the label and applied to cracks and crevices down low near the floor.
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  • Asked by Pat
    01/26/2010
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    Can you tell me if Talstar will kill mange mites in the ground?
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    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.

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  • Asked by Lance
    02/16/2010
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    Will Talstar P do a good job controlling bagworms?
    I have been using a service to spray our Spruce and Junipers for bagworms each year. The cost has become rather high lately. Are there any health concerns with this product?
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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.
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  • Asked by Hank
    02/24/2010
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    Can Talstar P be used on vegetables if it is properly diluted?
    I normally use .3% Bifenthrin diluted for squash bugs.
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    No. Talsta P is not labeled for use on edible vegetation. Please click on the link below for more information on products that can be applied to edible vegetation.


    Edible Vegetation Products

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  • Asked by Joe
    02/27/2010
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    What is a parasitic wasp? How do you treat the interior of a building?
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    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. 

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  • Asked by Monte
    03/09/2010
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    Can you spray Talstar P in a garden with fruits and vegetables?
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    No. Talstar P is not labeled for use on edible vegetation. Please click on the link below for a product that can be applied to edibles.

    Edible Vegetation Control

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  • Asked by Marilyn
    03/16/2010
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    Does Talstar P work on bed bugs? And if so, how often should one apply your product?
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    Talstar P is labeled for bed bugs, but the Talstar label itself says it should not be used as the only product to get rid of a bed bug problem.  Typically, one product will not do the job.  That's why we offer our Bed Bug Kits, which have multiple products that are used in different areas in the bedroom and that do different things.  The kit is exactly the products that a professional company would use and charge you hundreds of dollars to apply.  All of our kits come with full instructions on where to apply each product.  We make it easy as possible for you to treat your own bed bug problem, and our kits have a very high success rate when used correctly.
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  • Asked by Jimmy
    03/19/2010
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    Will Talstar P hurt aquatic animals?
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    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"

     

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  • Asked by Monte
    03/24/2010
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    Is Talstar P safe around infants and safe to spray in infants bedrooms?
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    Talstar P can be safely used in an infant's room as long as the infant is out of the room during the application and he/she does not return until the spray is dry. Talstar P is to be used as only as a crack and crevice spray indoors. Please be sure to read the product label and follow all directions and precautions.
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  • Asked by Monte
    03/25/2010
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    Is spraying along the baseboards inside considered a crack and crevice spray using Talstar P?
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    Spraying the baseboards with Talstar P is not considered a crack and crevice spray.  Although pest control companies used to just go around the inside of a home and spray down the baseboards, it is not really considered acceptable practice any longer.  99% of all pests enter the home from the outside so the most important treatment of any home is the outside perimeter.  On the inside you should just hit the "hot spots" which are underneath and behind appliances, inside water heater closets, and in wall voids where pipes go into walls and cupboards behind toilets and under sinks. We actually have an instructional video that demonstrates how and where to spray around and inside your home.
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  • Asked by Frederick
    04/14/2010
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    What is the difference between Phantom and Talstar P?
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    Phantom is a non-repellent insecticide that also has a transfer effect and is especially useful for insects that are social or extra sensitive like ants, roaches or bedbugs. Talstar P on the other hand will have a faster knockdown rate and is a bit more versatile as it can be used in more areas and for a wider variety of insects. When trying to decide which insecticide to use you need to know: 1. What are you trying to eliminate? 2. What areas need to be treated? After you answer those questions, read the product labels to make sure the pest and the treatment area are both listed. If you still need help deciding you can call us at 866-581-7378.

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  • Asked by Eric
    04/14/2010
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    How does Demon WP compare to Talstar P?
    I have been using Demon WP and had no problems. How does this compare? Specifically will it control roaches, especially German roaches, as well?
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    Talstar P and Demon WP are both synthetic pyrethroid products and work in a very similar way. The key difference here would be that the Demon Wp is a wettable powder and as such, it is able to stay on the surface of porous areas allowing insects to come in contact with it a bit better. That being said Demon WP also leaves a white powdery residue that is visible on dark surfaces. Talstar P is a concentrated liquid that is odorless, dries clear and is labeled for a huge variety of insects (including roaches) and areas making it a bit more versatile.

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  • Asked by Mario
    04/16/2010
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    How do I get rid of sand flies or Noseeums?
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    These insects do not truly infest a home as they do not reproduce in the indoor environment, but they may still be abundant inside if their breeding site is close by. Unfortunately the breeding sites for these flies are so numerous and varied, it is impossible to eliminate them all. These tiny pests are small enough to crawl through the average window screen and fit through cracks and crevices around windows and door frames.

    You can help prevent these flies from entering your home by spraying a barrier application of Talstar P paying special attention to window frames, window screens, door frames, and cracks and crevices that may be used as points of entry.  A screen with a very fine mesh (smaller than 16mesh) will help prevent entry. Additionally it may be helpful to keep ceiling fans and window fans on at high speeds to keep insects out of small areas.

    If flies have already entered your home and you need immediate control use Microcare. This product offers a fast knockdown and kill of flying insects, giving you immediate relief.

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  • Asked by Freida
    04/17/2010
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    Will Talstar One work in the garage to kill both adult fleas and eggs?
    Our cat used to sleep in the garage. I noticed he was scratching frequently so I applied a spot on flea treatment. All the fleas jumped off him and infested our garage. Every time we come in from the garage we track them into the house. The cat now lives in an outdoor house and we've bombed the garage twice to no avail. Will Talstar One work in the garage to kill both adult fleas and eggs? If not, what should we use?
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    Talstar would not be tbe best choice for fleas.  Talstar is a great product for almost any other insect and can be used indoors and outdoors safely.  However, for treatment of fleas the talstar does not have an IGR (insect growth regulator) which is important for the treatment of fleas.  We suggest one of our best selling products for fleas called Ultracide.  It is a product made only for the treatment of fleas and has both an adulticide and an IGR for the treatment of maturing fleas.  It should work great in your garage.  You should treat every 14 days until the problem is gone. 
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  • Asked by Phil
    04/20/2010
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    Is Talstar P safe to spray on vinyl siding?
    I intend to use it for roach control outdoors. The directions say to spray up a ways from the ground, but I don't want to discolor or damage the vinyl siding.
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    Talstar P will not discolor or damage vinyl siding. You can try it on a small area first to make sure if you want to, but we have never had a customer tell us they had an issue with it.

    How to Get Rid of Roaches Treatment Article

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