Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide cannot be mixed with water and applied with a sprayer. If you need to use something that is applied that way, you can use Talstar P, which is the liquid formulation.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide will get rid of most ant species except for Pharoah ants. Another great product that is labeled for big headed ants is InVict Blitz Ant Granules and these do not need to be watered in.
The Taltar Xtra label does not specifically list settings for the Ryobi 18v, but it does list the Scotts SpeedyGreen 2000 and its spreader settings. If this is what you meant, or those two spreaders are compatible with settings, you can use setting 2 3/4 for putting out 1.15 lbs per 1000 sq/ft, 5 1/4 for 2.3lbs per 1000 sq/ft, or 9 for putting out 4.6 lbs per 1000 sq/ft. Otherwise, if your settings do not match up, you would want to calibrate your spreader for the product. Here are instructions on how to calibrate your spreader.
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 1000 square feet.
After an application of Talstar Xtra Granules around an orange tree, we recommend to skip harvesting and discarding the fruit for at least a year.
Talstar XTRA is the best option for your target pests, however this has to stay away from edibles. You would only apply Talstar Xtra outside the dripline/root of the trees. If you need something closer to the tree then the next best option is Essentria All Purpose Insecticide Concentrate.
Talstar XTRA Granules application timing depends on the target pest but generally starts before they are active and once every other month or every 3 months. Typically spring would be a great time to start as long as you do not have any more snowfall and the ground is not frozen.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is a granule insecticide and is not for use on trees so would not affect any insects on them. There is a helpful article here to review for control of these pests.
Talstar XTRA Granules application timing depends on the target pest but generally starts before they are active and once every 1 – 3 months, depending on pest pressure.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is pet safe when applied according to the instructions on the product label. Pets and people need to be kept out of the area while the product is being applied and watered in, but can return when everything has completely dried (timing can vary).
Talstar Xtra Granules are not labeled to control termites. Please take a moment to review our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
There should not be an issue applying Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide and Clearys 3336 DG Lite on the same day. Just be sure that you are applying the correct rates for both products.
Arena and Talstar Xtra would be great to rotate with if you choose to do so, another option is Acelepryn G for all 3 issues. It takes years of exposure to one certain active for insects to develop resistance to a product, so generally you do not need to rotate every season.
Talstar XTRA Granules can be toxic to honey bees if the land on the treated areas even after they have dried. We would recommend Mavrik Perimeter that is non toxic to honey bees once dry. Please review the product label for more information.
The amount per 1k square feet of Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide will differ depending on what pest you are treating for.
Please refer to Earthway 2150 Broadcast Spreader Product Manual for the proper settings that coincide with the application rates recommended on the Talstar XTRA product label.
Talstar XTRA Granules is applied at the rates sprecific for the insects being targeted ranging from 1.15 to 2.3lbs per 1000 sq ft (50 to 100 Lbs per acre) or 2.3 to 4.6lbs per 1000 sq ft (100 to 200 Lbs per) Refer to the product label for the recommended rates for your application.
Unfortunately, we do not have the spreader settings for that specific combo, and since the manufacturer does not list that spreader on their bag we are unsure what the exact setting would be. Due to the thousands of granules on the market and just as many different types of spreaders, there isn't a master list that exists. You may want to try calling the manufacturer of your spreader or the chemical itself directly, to see if anyone on their staff has that info. Otherwise, you will want to calibrate your spreader to the product you are using and its application rates.
Take a moment to view our How to Calibrate your Spreader Video for a short demonstration on how to do this.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is not labeled for use on golf courses we can only say it is safe to use on Commercial & Residential turfgrasses.
Dylox 6.2 Granules is labeled for mole crickets and for use on golf courses (greens/tees). Please refer to the full product label for application rates and information as we cannot advise on the application or effectiveness due to the sensitivity of golf course turf.
We recommend consulting with your Grounds Maintenance Supervior or contacting the manufacturer Envu (Bayer) at 800-331-2867 for additional information.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide will get rid of most ant species except for Pharoah ants.
Leaf cutter ants can be a difficult pest to get rid of. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. Plants can be protected temporarily using dust or granular formulations of contact insecticides, like acephate, carbaryl or permethrin. but such treatments must be reapplied frequently. Also, plant applications do little to eliminate the underground nest.According to several university websites, Maxforce Complete Granules containing hydramethlynon are some what effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times. DeltaGard granules is one of the only products actually labeled for leaf cutter ants. The product label recommends treating the mound directly and lightly watering the granules in.
Again, it may take several treatments to get the desired results. Since Leafcutter Ant nests may extend deep underground and are often located near bodies of water, call your local cooperative extension office for their recommendations before using any insecticide spray.
Talstar Xtra Granules is not labeled for termites. For products and information on the treatment of termites, please click here.
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.
A 25 lb bag of Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide covers 5,000-10,000 sq ft depending on rate applied (1.15-4.6 lbs/1,000 sq ft). It is applied at 50-200 lbs per acre.
