Tempo SC Ultra is really selective, so if a dragonfly were to land on a treated surface, it could be killed.
Turtles are considered an "exotic" animal and Tempo SC Ultra has not been tested around turtles (most have not been). We highly recommend you contact your vet for the best recommendations of products that can be used safely around your turtles.
Yes, you can use Tempo SC Ultra when treating for mosquitoes. Apply at 8-16 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sqft.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra may be used safely on landscaped trees, bushes, and ornamentals for Japanese beetles.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a contact kill but it does have a residual of up to 4 weeks. You may want to look over our Bed Bug Guide for more information on how to implement a complete treatment for bed bugs.
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.
The residual for Tempo SC Ultra is approximately 90 days indoors, and 30 days outdoors.
Tempo SC Ultra is safe to use as a broadcast to lawns and once dry would be safe to walk across. Inside it cannot be used as a broadcast to interior surfaces and would only be applied in cracks and crevices where you would not contact it.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for box elder bugs. You will use 8-16 ml per gallon of water, to treat 1000 sq feet. Please see the label for specifc mixing rate and intructions. Please take a few moments to review our Boxelder Bug Treatment Guide online here.
Tempo SC Ultra is NOT used on edible vegetation including tomatoes. If treated, they should be discarded. We do offer products safe for edible vegetation.
Demon WP Insecticide and Tempo SC Ultra are both very effective insecticides and while they may kill springtails that come in contact with a treated area, neither are specifically labeled for springtails. We would recommend using Talstar P as your perimeter spray and we also suggest incorporating a granules like Demand G Granules. Eliminating springtails can take time. Springtails indicate that there is a moisture issue because they breed in walls or under slabs where a moisture issue may exist. Typically, pesticides alone will not take care of a springtail problem. It is required to fix whatever moisture issue is causing the problem. You should read our "How To Get Rid of Springtails" article for further information.
Any edibles treated/sprayed with Tempo SC Ultra should be discarded. You should NOT consume them. Tempo SC Ultra should be applied 15 ft away from edible vegetation.
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.
You want to use 8 – 16mL of Tempo SC Ultra into 1 gallon of water.
It is not recommended to mix Tempo SC Ultra, with any type of herbicide. This could degrade the effectiveness of the active ingredients of both products.
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 SC Ultra has no odor and leaves less residue, meaning it is not necessary to wipe away Tempo after it has dried. In the event that Tempo is over sprayed or sprayed in an undesirable area, it can be cleaned with warm soap and water.
Tempo SC Ultra is applied at the rate of 8-16 mL per gallon of water. Use the higher rate for severe infestations, faster knockdown, and longer residual. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra is mixed at the rate of 0.27 to 0.54 oz. per gallon of water, depending on your target pest. Please refer to the product label for complete appliaction instructions.
You will still see insects including spiders after applying Tempo SC Ultra as it is not a repellent meant to keep them away. It is designed to leave a long residual that will continue to kill insects that contact a treated surface. After application you may notice an increase in activity as they are able to detect something has been applied and may be more irritated. It can be applied once a month outside and once every 90 days outside.
