Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide

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Product Features

  • Controls over 100 insect pests
  • Low usage rates and lasts up to 3 months
  • Can be used indoors, outdoors, in turf and ornamentals
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5 out of 5 stars Rating: 4.8

745 Reviews | 770 Q&A

Product Overview

The active ingredient in TEMPO SC Ultra is beta-cyfluthrin, which is powerful against pests with no odor and less visible residue. TEMPO SC delivers the power of a powder formulation in a liquid, and allows for more even disbursement during application. Tempo SC Ultra effectively controls a broad spectrum of indoor, outdoor, and turf and ornamental pests.

TEMPO SC comes in two sizes:

  • 240 mL (8 fl oz): makes up to 30 gallons of finished solution and treats up to 30,000 sq. ft.
  • 900 mL (31 fl oz): makes up to 112 gallons of finished solution and treats up to 112,000 sq. ft.
Not available for sale to California residents.  California residents: please see Tirade Ultra SC Insecticide 900 mL for an alternative.
 

envu professional products

Bayer Environmental Science Professional is now Envu.

Envu will continue to offer the same great insecticide, herbicide, and fungicide brands you depend on and trust – including Maxforce, Temprid FX, Suspend SC, Suspend Polyzone, Tempo SC Ultra, Celsius WG, Merit, and more.  The packaging will slowly transition to Envu branding. 

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient beta-Cyfluthrin 11.8%
Target pests Ants (excluding Pharaoh and Harvester Ants), Carpet Beetles, Flies, Cockroaches, Crickets, Millipedes, Pillbugs, Silverfish, Spiders, Japanese Beetles, Hornets, Yellowjackets and others
* See Label for a complete list
For use in Commercial & Residential: Indoors & Outdoors
Turf-grass, Recreational areas, Landscaping Ornamental Plants, Interior Plantscapes and others
* See label for complete list
Application 0.025% -- 8 ml (0.27 fl oz) per gal water
0.05% -- 16 ml (0.54 fl oz) per gal water
* See label for complete application instructions
Pet safe Yes, If used as directed on Label - Safe when Dry
Formulation Professional Product
NOT FOR SALE TO AK, DC, HI
CT, VT (Restricted To Licensed Applicators Only)
Shipping Weight 0.66 lbs
Manufacturer Envu (Formerly Bayer) (Mfg. Number: 80880618)
EPA Registration 101563-86

Details

Tempo SC Ultra effectively controls over 100 different types of indoor, outdoor, turf and ornamental insect pests. Tempo SC Ultra is a suspension concentrate that delivers the power of a powder formulation in a liquid. It's easy to use too-less messy to handle, needs less agitation and is more evenly dispersed during application than other products. Tempo SC Ultra has no odor, is non-staining, and has a long lasting residual of up to 3 months. Some microencapsulated formulas may seem less expensive than Tempo SC Ultra- until you actually use them. But Tempo SC Ultra has a higher insect mortality rate, so you don't waste time and money on retreating areas.

Indoor Application:

For indoor applications using a hand sprayer mix 8 ml-16 ml of Tempo concentrate into one (1) gallon of water and apply as a spot, crack, crevice, and perimeter spray wherever insect pests are found to nest, forage or harbor. (always completely read and follow product label)

Outdoor Application:

For outdoor applications using a hand sprayer, mix 8 ml-16 ml of Tempo concentrate into one (1) gallon of water. Spray finished solution around perimeter of structure including door frames and window frames. For more complete instructions on outdoor applications for turf and ornamental insect pests please refer to the product label.

Tips for Use

  • For maximum perimeter control of pests with Tempo Ultra SC, treat the soil, turf and substrate adjacent to buildings.
  • Also treat the building foundation, walls, around doors, windows, and soffit areas.
  • Because mulch and pine straw make control of perimeter pests more difficult, you should rake back before application with Tempo Ultra SC, wherever possible.
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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Outstanding Product!!! NO MORE ROACHES!!!!

    By Lou on 02/24/2011

    Verified Purchase

    Our house had a cockroach problem for about 4 years. Tried two different national name exterminator companies, paying approximately $350 a year. Roaches would be found dead after exterminator visit, but after about 2 months live roaches would come back and I didn't understand why. I heard about this product from a retired exterminator friend and he told me how to use it. I ended my exterminator contract and decided to do my own exterminating. I mix between 8-16 mls in a 1 gallon sprayer (can get sprayer at any garden center for about $15.00). I spray completely around the foundation of my house; approx 6-8 inches high and 6-8 inches out from the house. I also spray the cracks in the windows and doors and use a lower concentration in my house. I started using this in 2006 and have not seen a live roach in my house since!! I spray 2 times a year, usually June (when roaches come out) and January. I pay approx $45.00 per bottle and have only gone through 2 bottles in 5 years. That's $90.00 in 5 years versus $350 each year. You can't beat this product!!!!

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    BED BUGS AND ANTS - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

    By Anonymous on 08/17/2013

    INSTRUCTIONS: for those of you who cant figure out this funny bottle.....remove cap on large section of the bottle, remove saftety cover,replace this cap but leave a slight looseness to allow for breathing. Do this for the small bottle section too. SQEEZE this large section an the small section will fill with the insecticide. Use 8ml for regular use (light infestations) use 16 ml for heavy infestations. Add this amount to a 1 gallon sprayer, and fill with water to fill line, spray per other reviewers guidance, it's all here. BED BUGS: ........ready for this......get this......had some stuff in storage at a storage unit. When we got it out we brought home bed bugs! There is NOTHING on the market but Tempo that will ELIMINATE these little blood-sucking demons. They were not biting me, only my husband, nothing we tried worked, i sprayed the mattress,boxsprings, CARPET, baseboard, walls, etc. Did every room in my house. Basically i went berserk with the sprayer. And i did it at 16ml per gallon. I did wash bedding and clothes in HOT and dried them on HIGH. I "cooked" pillows in the dyer for 30 minutes, 2 pillows at a time. JOB DONE! No more bed bugs! ANTS: We had one of those huge old satelite dishes removed from our yard which turned inside-out the largest ant hill IN THE WORLD and they were PISSED! Their "road" thru our house (1st to the bathroom then later to the kitchen) went across our NECKS when we were in bed! I had 5 products goin at once to try to get rid of the little black ants! None of them made any difference, we were INFESTED! When I sprayed for BED BUGS I "accidentally" killed what I believe seemed like 1/3 of the world's ant population! FLIES: If you have a fly problem this is your solution. We have animals and of course their poop draws flies. Clean and clean with all our might but there were still flies. I HATE FLIES..! With Tempo flies can come BUT THEY WILL DIE......bah ha ha ha HA HA! (she laughed wickedly) PRICE: I bought this product locally for $62 plus tax, never again, THIS is the place to buy this product. BEES: PLEASE don't kill bees! Get a Bee Keeper to come and get them, we need them on this planet. They'll do it in a HEARTBEAT! BUTTERFLIES: I did not spray my flower beds because I wanted to see butterflies and of course FEED BEES? REVIEWS: These reviews are the reason I used Tempo in the 1st place. Thanks for the review process!

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Instant Results and Safe for Chickens!

    By Jamie on 10/19/2010

    We have chickens so we were trying to use whatever pet/environmentally friendly solutions we could to fight off the bugs. Some of these worked for a while but over time it got to the point where I couldn't even step onto the back patio without dodging roaches, crickets and all other assortment of pests. They were getting into our house through crevices and I just couldn't take it anymore! My dad recommended this stuff and we broke down and purchased it and sprayed the same day it arrived in the mail. We were careful to lock our chickens up before we did. In the morning we walked out onto our patio and found hundreds of dead roaches, crickets and spiders. It was really quite disgusting, but very effective. We cleaned them up before letting the chickens out so they wouldn't eat them. However after we let them out they still found several dead ones that we'd missed so we watched the chickens, fearing that they'd get sick but they never did. For the next several days we threw their eggs away until we felt like the pesticide had all passed. Now we're bug free and the chickens are fine. I highly recommend this product to anyone with bug problems, particularly if you have pets.

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    263 of 270 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great product!

    By Dwight on 03/05/2007

    I use Tempo SC Ultra for general residential pest control. Have used for 4-5 years with terrific success. Great product!

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    242 of 257 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great Stuff!

    By Mary on 08/05/2010

    Verified Purchase

    I have used Tempo SC Ultra for 2 years now and I absolutely love it! It has no chemical odor, kills on contact and also has residual power. I hate spiders and spiders hate Tempo SC Ultra...That is my primary use for it but it takes care of all my insect problems. I live near a large lake and the insect population is high. I use it about once a month from March through November around the house foundation, in the garage and in the crawl space. I find lots of bugs - but they are DEAD ones! Mary Lou Gilbertsville, Ky

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Does Tempo kill fleas?

My son lives in Eugene Oregon. It’s a rainforest. Will this kill fleas? I used it myself in Iowa it’s a great product.

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Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to eradicate adult fleas outdoors. It will kill fleas that crawl across a treated surface but it does not kill on contact. For more information on eliminating fleas, please take a few moments to review our article and videos on How to Get Rid of Fleas. We offer flea control kits for outdoors and indoors.
 

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What is the proper ratio of Tempo SC Ultra to NyGuard IGR for pet fleas in a home?
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Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide is not labeled for fleas nor is is labeled for broadcast applications indoors over carpets, rugs, etc. 
 
Onslaught Insecticide can be tank mixed with NyGuard IGR for indoor/outdoor flea treatments at the rate of 1 fl oz per gallon Onslaught + 4ml per gallon NyGuard per 1000 sq ft.  
 
The Indoor Flea Kit would be another option as this kit contains 2 x 14 oz PT Alpine Flea Aerosol (contains the insecticide and IGR together) & a 4 oz bottle Cimexa Dust. 
 
Fleas require repeat applications every 14 days and you can expect to do roughly 3-4 treatments. View our Flea Treatment Guide for more information. 
 
 

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Will Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide kill an established 30 foot arborvitae in 90 degree weather?
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While Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide would not completely kill a arborvitae, it will likely damage it/burn the leaves if applied during higher temperatures. If it getting up to 90 degrees during the day, it would be best to apply early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. 

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Is Tempo sc ultra insecticide safe for poultry and pigeon feed?

wheat infestation

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No, Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide should not be applied directly to any feed nor should the feed be laid on sprayed areas. 

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Do I need a special permit to purchase this product?
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No, you can purchase Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide without a permit, in the state of Michigan. 

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Is it possible to mix it with less than a gallon of water if you use less of the product?

Is it possible to use less of the product if you want to make less than a gallon if so how would I do that? How many MLs should I use in less than a gallon with each increment?

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Tempo SC label is mixed at a ratio of 8-16ml (1/4 to 1/2 ounce) per gallon of water. We cannot recommend anything off-label. For off-label ratio, you will have to contact the manufacturer.  1-800-331-2867 / [email protected]

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Will Tempo work after being mixed for 6 months or longer?
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Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide should be used or discarded within 24 hours of mixing.
 

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Will Tempo SC Ultra kill Army Cutworm moths if we spray the edges of screens on our house?

Every summer, army cutworm moths work their way through the screen edges on our windows and doors and come into the house, especially when the lights are on in the late evening. In the height of the summer, we usually have to suck up between 30 and fifty moths with the vacuum cleaner every night.

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Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for Army cutworm moths. Insecticides have little or no place in controlling these types of moths. The moths are not very susceptible to insecticides. We recommend you use glue boards around the area to capture but that would be the only likely remedy. 

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Will Tempo SC Ultra control bag worms?
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Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to control bagworms. 

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Spraying in hog buildings, and if it gets in the water, will it hurt the pigs?
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It could be possible as Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be safe in drinking water, we recommend discarding contaminated water and refilling it with fresh water. 

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I had asked if Tempo SC Ultra would kill Hookworms and Roundworms...

The eggs, larvae, and adults. You answered back no. Thank you for your answer. But while reading your answer to others about bed bugs you said Tempo SC Ultra doesn't kill bed bugs. On the list of things it kills, it kills bed bugs and recommended that 8ML per 1,000 square feet be treated or mixed 16ML per gallon of water

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Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill bed bugs. It is not on the list of pests it kills per the label starting on page 3. I have linked the label: https://www.domyown.com/msds/Tempo_SC_Ultra_Label_2022.pdf
 
 

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Does Tempo SC Ultra contain a surfactant?

I just need to know if I should mix a surfactant in with my Tempo SC Ultra for use on my lawn.

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The labeled instructions for Tempo SC Ultra do advise that a spreader sticker may be added to enhance the control of insects when applied to ornamental plants. 

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Can you spray in a garden?
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Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used on edible vegetation. If this product has been sprayed on edible vegetation, you will want to discard the items. We do carry products that can be applied to edibles

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How long after application can kids play in the grass?
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Tempo SC Ultra is safe if used as directed on the product label.  Everyone other than the person applying the product should remain out of the area during application until everything is fully dry.  Once dry, it is safe for everyone to return typically after 4-6 hours.

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Will Tempo detour snakes?
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Tempo SC Ultra is only labeled to harm insects, not snakes. We do carry snake repellents and traps. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article, How to Get Rid of Snakes for more information.

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