Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Both products work great for scorpions. We would recommend Temprid as it contains the same active ingredient as Tempo plus, another active ingredient promoting a transfer kill.

Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be applied to grain. There are many vairables ot consider here. Please contact your Cooperative Extension Office and speak with the Agricultural office for more assistance.

Tempo SC Ultra is safe to use indoors. We would not recommend spraying it when anyone but the applicator is in the room. Once the product is dry, it is safe for anyone to return to the area. If there is a concern for smell, we would recommend opening windows or turning on fans. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

We would recommend contacting a veternarian as soon as possible.

Tempo SC Ultra does not work as a systemic. However, you can use Tempo SC Ultra as a foliar spray on house plants. Simply mix 8-16 mL of Tempo SC Ultra per gallon of water and spray liberally over the target plants. Be sure to spray the top layer of the soil as well.

Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill bed bugs.Our 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.

Tempo is a great product, but since you cannot apply as a broadcast, we do not necessarily recommend it for fleas. Please review our Flea control page. We recommend using our Indoor Flea Control kit. This kit contains two cans of Alpine Aerosol which is one of the safest professional grade flea sprays for use indoors and was recently classified as a reduced risk product by the EPA. It provides excellent control of fleas and contains an IGR as well, which prevents adult fleas from being able to lay eggs, eventually halting the flea reproductive cycle.  You'll also get two bottles of CimeXa Dust which is a safe, odorless, non-staining dust that is perfect for spreading on carpets, floor coverings, in cabinets, under furniture cushions, and other areas where fleas tend to harbor.  As fleas come into contact with CimeXa, the dust literally dries the fleas out causing eventual death.  These two products together create a powerful double punch providing excellent, safe and lasting indoor flea control.

You will have to wait one complete growing season after treating your soil with Tempo SC Ultra. Per the manufacturer, it would not be safe to plant tomatoes in the spring if you sprayed sometime this year.

Tempo SC Ultra will kill the adult fleas. We would recommend using  Archer IGR (insect growth regulator). This will stop the fleas from reproducing. There is no product called Tempo Ultra SE.

Tempo SC Ultra needs to have at least 4 hours to dry properly before the rain happens. This product holds up very well in the rain. If it rained before the product had enough time to dry, it is possible that it may not be as effective.

Tempo SC Ultra could take a while to work because it is a residual product. It will provide a faster knockdown because it does contain two active ingredients that work together.

When combating roaches, we would recommend using Gentrol IGR (insect growth regulator) to stop the roaches from reproducing.

Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to kill ticks. It is recommended that you use an IGR (insect growth regulator) as well to stop the ticks from producing. Archer IGR is an excellent IGR that is photostable for up to 14 days so it works in direct sunlight. It will work for up to 7 months. For your first treatment, you will use Tempo SC Ultra and Archer IGR. The next treatment will be 14 days later with the Tempo SC Ultra only. You will do supplemental treatments as needed after the first two treatments.

Tempo SC Ultra should NOT be used for flea control indoors! We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit as the items in this kit are safe and effective for indoor flea treatments. The Indoor Flea Kit is designed to treat the interiors of homes, apartments, and similar areas with existing flea infestations. The Alpine Flea Insecticide with IGR Aerosol can be used on most floor surfaces and pet bedding, while the CimeXa Dust can be applied to carpets, other floor coverings, and in cracks and crevices where fleas may harbor. Both products are extremely low risk to pets and people and can, therefore, be used in sensitive treatment areas. The Indoor Flea Kit is safe, ready-to-use, and does not require additional application equipment. This kit is designed to treat areas up to 2,000 square feet.

Tempo SC is not recommended to be used inside the home to treat for Bird Mites. There are a few key steps you need to do before using any insecticides. Please read our How to Get Rid of Bird Mite Article for product recommendations and how to treat for this pest. We also recommend contacting your local extension office with a sample of the mite for treatment options in your area.

Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied to the inside of the shower and/or tub. It is labeled to be applied to the cracks and crevices only indoors.

We would not recommend the baby being in the home when the actual product is sprayed. Tempo SC Ultra is safe once it is dry though.

Tempo SC Ultra  is not Labeled for use on furniture and skin contact surfaces as this is not a tested area. If you are treating for fleas for example, you can use Nyguard Plus to apply to seams, folds, cracks and crevices. 

We would not recommend to use Tempo in a field used for Hay production. What seems to be the pest you are targeting?

First, we need to know what type of bugs we are dealing with. Could you take a clear picture and email that to us? We can help identify the pest, then recommend a treatment plan that will work.

Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for above ground subterranean termites and drywood termites. We would recommend checking the label for what you are specifically treating for (page 18).