Tempo SC Ultra is not a contact kill product. It is a residual product that can take a few day to start killing insects. You need to give the product time to work. If the infestation of flies is extensive then you may treat again after 7-14 days. For more information on fly control, please read our article on How to Get Rid of Flies.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used for mosquito control. Be sure to follow the instructions on the product label.
Depending on what you're treating for, Tempo SC Ultra is applied at the rate of 8-16 mL per gallon of water. Use the high rate for severe infestations, faster knockdown, and longer residual. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.
Unlilke Tempo SC, Temprid FX contains two active ingredients, promoting a transfer kill.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for mole crickets. You should apply at a rate of 8 ml of Tempo per 1000 square feet. You may also want to look over our Mole Cricket Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
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 is only labeled for insects so it will not kill snakes or other reptiles.? Please see our snake control page for the most effective prodcuts.
We would not recommend spraying insecticides while other people, children, or pets are in the immediate area, especially anyone with sensitive health concerns. Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to be used in hospitals as a spot or crack and crevice treatment, but the label does not specify patient rooms. We recommend consulting your physician regarding what is appropriate. You can view the Safety Data Sheet here.
Normally you want to mix 8 ml-16 ml of Tempo concentrate into one (1) gallon of water. So you want to mix approx. 48 ML (1 1/2 oz) Tempo SC Ultra? into 6 gallons water. The Tempo SC Ultra can be used at 384 ML or 12 oz per 50 gallons of water. The Tempo SC Ultra 8 oz bottle will make up to 30 gallons of finished solution. Please take a few minutes to review the Tempo SC Ultra product label find the correct usage rate for your needs.
If you are dealing with an active cockroach infestation you can spray Tempo SC Ultra as often as every 14 days. If you are using the product for prevention and maintenance you would spray every 30-60 days.
Tempo SC Ultra can be used in cracks and crevices inside. We have a great video that shows where to spray for perimeter and interior spraying. Please click on the link here to see the video.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can safely be broadcast in your lawn. It is not labeled to treat grubs. Please check out our grub control page. You want to use something like Milky Spore that will be worked in past the thatch layer to treat grubs.
You would want to apply Tempo SC Ultra when it is not going to rain for about 3 to 4 hours so it has time to dry and set.
While Tempo SC Ultra will control aphids, it is not labeled to be used as a drench. A great product to use as a drench for aphids would be Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate. When using Dominion 2L to treat for aphids you would mix 0.1 - 0.4 fl oz per inch of the trunk diameter in no less than 10 gallons per 100 sq ft of treatment area. You typically want to start about 12 inches from the base of the tree and out to the drip line.
Yes Tempo SC Ultra? will work for stinkbugs. Stinkbugs are not listed on the label of most insecticides yet because they have only started becoming a problem for homeowners and property owners in recent years. Be sure to spray eaves, soffits, window frames, door frames, areas where cables, pipes or wires enter into the structure and any other crack, crevice or gap where insects can harbor. We also recommend starting applications in early August to prevent having the stink bugs move in with you and sealing up as many cracks, crevces and gaps as possible. Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese Beetles.
It is recommended to use protective equipment such as a long sleeve shirt, gloves, pants, boots and a light mask such as the N 5 Valved Respirator Mask? or even the Comfo Classic Respirator Mask.
Unfortunately, Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to treat for emerald ash borer beetles. We would recommend a systemic product like Annual Tree & Shrub Insect Control Concentrate. According to the product label, this product quickly dissolves in water allowing the insecticide to move through the soil into the root zone. Once in the roots, the insecticide moves up through the tree providing year-long insect control. This product will also provide control to new growth. Drench applications to individual trees will control emerald ash borers. For foliar applications mix 1.5 tsp of this product per 1 gallon of water.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for mole crickets. You should apply at a rate of 8 ml of Tempo per 1000 square feet. You may also want to look over our Mole Cricket Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
The indoor residual for Tempo SC Ultra is approximately 90 days and the outdoor residual is approximately 30 days. Even if it has been applied in areas that are undistrurbed, the residual won't last any longer.
Tempo SC Ultra when applied per label druing the cooler times of the day will not harm St. Augustine grass. It's recommended to apply this product around the exterior perimeter of structures and perimeter of lawn.
