Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will work to control ants that come in contact with the treated areas.
Please keep in mind it does take time to eradicate Fleas. While Tempo SC Ultra will kill fleas that contact it, we also recommend to add in an IGR like Nyguard IGR to break down the reproductive cycle.Tempo is not an immediate kill, but can take several minutes to kill. Also, it is not labeled to be broadcast. If you need to broadcast over the floors indoors, we recommend something like the Indoor Flea kit found on our Flea Guide.
It’s recommended when applying any chemical like Tempo SC Ultra to apply during the cooler times of the day. In the morning or evening when temps are likely below 85 degrees.
We would recommend waiting until Tempo SC Ultra has dried completely before watering your lawn after an application.
No, Tempo SC Ultra is an insecticide and cannot be used to kill mice. You can find all of our mouse control products here.
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.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for earwigs and will do a great job controlling them.
Tempo SC Ultra and other insecticides do not list beneficial insects such as night crawlers (earthworms).
Yes! You may purchase the Tempo SC Ulta, or the Delta Dust with us online or with a customer service representative Monday thru Friday 9-5PM EST. Our telepphone number is 866-581-7378.
NO, Tempo SC Ultra cannot be applied to humans or animals. We do offer flea/tick control products for dogs.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used as a broadcast spray indoors across floors. When spraying around the baseboards, it should not leave behind any residue once dry or cause harm to the part of the floor that meets the baseboard. A fine spray is all you need, don't apply to the point of puddling or run off. If you have any concerns about your particular woodwork or wood floors, it is always recommended to do a small patch test on an inconspicuous area first.
Tempo SC Ultra contains a pyrethroid called beta-cyfluthrin, which behaves similarly to natural pyrethrum, except with much longer residual activity. While the product label does not specifically list kissing bugs, this is a non-selective insecticide and would likely affect any insect that would contact it. Please see the following articles from Texas A&M for more information regarding kissing bugs in Texas:
Tempo SC Ultra is an insecticide labeled for use on turf, landscaping and ornamentals, so no, it would not harm your shrubs or any other plants as long as it is used properly and mixed per the labeled instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra would be a great choice to apply as a foliar spray for wasps, flies, hornets, etc for a quick knockdown. We would also suggest using Wasp X Wasp and Hornet Spray for a contact kill and foaming residual.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for use on landscaping ornamental plants and is known to be very gentle when used as directed on the product label. That being said we always recommend that you test a new product on one or two plants before you spray them all just to be safe.
While Tempo SC will certainly kill potato bugs it cannot be used on edible vegetation. Instead we recommend using Bayer Advanced Vegetable and Garden Spray which contains the same active ingredient as Tempo but a different formulation which allows you to use it on edible vegetation.
Tempo SC Ultra should do a great job on Japanese and blister beetles when used as directed on the label.
Tempo SC Ultra will leave a killing residual to prevent wasps from nesting. It can be applied in the attic to cracks and crevices. Dilute at 16ml per gallon water.
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, you can use Tempo SC Ultra for mosquitoes.
