Tempo SC Ultra is a great product to control spider mites. It does not offer an instant kill, but it will eliminate insects within a few hours of contact.
Beta Cyfluthrin is a second generation pyrethroid, whereas the Cyfluthrin is a first generation pyrethroid. Anything second generation is going to be a newer formulation and often have a slightly different mode of action or slightly faster kill on the pests, or designed to combat any resistance issues that could have been experienced against certain species with the original formulation. Essentially, for most pests they will work the same to control them overall in the same general capacity. Products like Cy Kick CS are encapsulated to help the ingredient not break down under UV rays as quickly as a non-encapsulated product which is why its recommended highly in high heat/UV ray areas such as deserts of Arizona, Nevada, etc.
Whether either of those products would be the best thing for your quarterly customers would mostly depend on what kind of longevity you are looking for in a product and what kind of pests they may have a particular problem with in their area. A product like Cy Kick CS is going to last longer typically outdoors than a standard non-encapsulated product like Tempo would. However faster knockdown may be observed with the use of the Tempo SC Ultra since the beta-cyfluthrin can provide that.
Most insecticides like Tempo SC Ultra are going to be rainfast within 6 hours of drying. We typically suggest waiting about 24 hours if possible before resuming irrigation or having rainfall to ensure the maximum residual will be observed from the product.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese Beetles. You would need to mix 8 ml (0.27 fl oz) per gal water to cover 1,000 sq feet.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to be used indoors to cracks and crevices only. Depending on what you are treating for, we may have a better recommendation for you.
It is recommended that people and pets be out of the area during a treatment with Tempo SC Ultra until dry. Typically 30 minutes to 1 hour is safe to return to the treated area.
Any temperature between 40F and 85F is fine to apply Tempo SC Ultra.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for armyworms.
Tempo SC Ultra is a concentrated water based liquid insecticide that will need to be mixed with water. Tempo Ultra WP is a wettable powder that is also mixed with water. Both products contain the same active ingredient and will provide similar results. Tempo Ultra WP will do a better job on porous surfaces as it will stay on the surface and be more available to insects. Tempo SC Ultra, on the other hand, will dry clear and will not leave behind the powdery residue that Tempo Ultra WP can.
Tempo SC Ultra can be applied any time that it is not windy and you are not expecting any rainfall 24 for at least 24 hours.
bedbug kits come with all top of the line products that are available on the market today, along with instructions to follow. When applied properly, our kits have a very high success rate. We recommend reading our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more information on a treatment program using the products and non-chemical efforts.