Talstar Xtra granules are not labeled for grubs which is what the moles are going for. We carry three granule products that are labeled for grubs, Dylox 6.2, Merit Granules and Demand G. Dylox 6.2 is known to be one of the fastest acting granule products for grub control. You may find our article on grub control helpful. For the moles themselves Talpirid Mole Bait is our most popular.
Talstar XTRA Granules leaves a residual of about 2 months. Rain will not wash the product away during that time frame.
If you need to use 1.5-4.6 lbs of Talstar Xtra per 1,000 sq ft you would add the needed amount of product to spreader, start with a medium setting, then apply product to a 20 x 50 ft area (1,000 sq ft). If you have product left, your setting is too low. If you run out of product, your setting is too high.
Be sure to read the product label to determine the usage rate for your needs.
Talstar XTRA typically lasts 60-90 days.
Not watering in Talstar XTRA Granules will not pose a threat to St. Augustine, but the product will not be activated until it is watered in. It should be watered in by irrigation or rainfall after application.
We would not recommend using Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide in areas where chickens will be feeding. You should keep people and animals out of the treatment area until after the granules have been watered in and the application is completely dry. Please see the product label for complete application instructions. Please note that Talstar EZ Granules are no longer available, as they have been replaced by Talstar XTRA Granules.
For millipede control, you should use an insecticide barrier around the structure, but in order to eradicate them you must locate and eliminate their breeding source, which would be moist, dark areas, such as mulch beds or soil under groundcovers that has not been aired or turned. Please see our Millipede Control Page for more information.
A great product to treat your lawn for mole crickets is Talstar XTRA Granules. When the mole crickets are small and young, they are much easier to control, but there will be little to no visible damage at this time. When damage is visible, usually in the spring, mole crickets are much larger and robust, which makes them harder to control. The best time to treat for moles crickets will be in the early life stages, when they are the most vulnerable. Take a look at our guide on How To Get Rid of Mole Crickets for lots of helpful information.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is not labeled to kill grubs or earthworms. There are no products on the market in the USA that are labeled for earthworms as they are largely beneficial creatures, however, this product could harm beneficial insects that come in contact with treated areas. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region.
Talstar XTRA Granules would not be helpful against noseeums or other gnats. The liquid Talstar P would be a better option.
Talstar XTRA Granules would not affect armadillos at all. If you are looking for an armadillo repellent, we would recommend that you use something specifically labeled for them, such as Armadillo Scram Professional.
Talstar XTRA Granules would not be helpful against flies. The liquid concentrate, Talstar P, would be a better option.
Talstar Xtra has an additional active ingredient, which is zeta-cypermethrin (they both contain bifenthrin). It also is less dusty and all the granules are uniform in size. Talstar PL granules are a sandy granule. They both cover a broad range of pests and can be used in your lawn, commercial areas and recreational areas.
The Taltar Xtra bag does not specifically list setting for the Scott’s Wizz spreader. You would want to calibrate your spreader for your target pest. Here are instructions on how to calibrate your spreader.
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing the required amount of product in pounds in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet.