Tempo SC Ultra will not harm plants or flowers if sprayed on them and is labeled for use in those areas for a variety of pests. It is not, however, labeled for use on any type of edible plants in a garden or on a fruit tree.
Tempo SC Ultra is applied to indoor cracks and crevices only, not as a space spray, per product label instructions. There would be too much getting on the floor when treating the ceiling. Suspend SC is labeled for treating ceilings. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions. We would suggest applying a drop cloth on the floor while applying so that nothing gets on the floor surfaces.
Tempo SC Ultra is a great product to control spider mites. It does not offer an instant kill, but it will eliminate insects within a few hours of contact.
Yes, Gentrol IGR and Tempo SC Ultra can be tank mixed together. You will mix 8-12 ml of Tempo SC Ultra and 1 oz of Gentrol IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft for most applications. Please refer to the product label instructions of each product prior application for full instructions.
All bottles of Tempo SC Ultra have the same amount of active ingredient, 11.8% beta-cyfluthrin. The inert ingredients may be different in the 32 mL bottle. We must recommend to apply the product in accordance with the product label. The 32 mL bottle is labeled to be diluted in 2 gallons of water, which would be the higher strength dilution. The dilution rate for the larger sized bottles is 8-16 mL per gallon of water, which is 1/4 to 1/2 ounce, not 1 ounce.
Tempo Sc is labeled to be applied to cracks and crevices. It will kill roaches and spiders that come in contact with it. To eradicate roaches, you also want to be sure to bait like Maxforce Magnum and use Gentrol IGR to break down the reproductive cycle.
Temprid SC would be a great product for you. You can apply it indoors cracks and crevices and outdoors. Temprid SC (suspension concentrate) insecticide offers a unique dual mode of action by combining two powerful and effective residual insecticides: beta-cyfluthrin and imidacloprid. The result is Temprid, which provides quick knockdown and long residual control of more than 50 pests, including ants, spiders, cockroaches and other key perimeter pests.
The 32 ml of Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for residential areas per the manufacturer. The label is designed and geared towards barns, horse stables and animal quarters. We cannot recommend it for indoor use because the label was approved by the EPA for use only outdoors.
Tempo SC Ultra is only labeled to eradicate adult roaches. Please take a few moments to review our Roach Control Article for tips on treating roaches as well as our Roach Control Kits that offer the products needed for eradication. Please let us know if you need anything else.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to eradicate adult fleas outdoors. 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.
Tempo SC Ultra can be applied in landscaped areas with flowers and rocks to eradicate springtails.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for webworms. You will mix 1.5-5.4 oz per 100 gallons of water.
We recommend that you mow your lawn 1-2 days prior to applying the Tempo SC Ultra for mosquito control. You will also want to focus on applying the product to the undersides of non-edible tree leaves and shrubs. You can apply also around window and door frames, the siding and cracks and crevices for control. You will mix 8-16 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. It does have an outdoor residual of 4 weeks.
Tempo SC Ultra will work for stinkbugs. Stinkbugs are not listed on the product 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, crevices and gaps as possible.
Tempo SC Ultra can be applied to lawns and is labeled to eradicate cluster flies. For more information on treating cluster flies, please take a few moments to review our treatment article for helpful tips.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to eradicate gnats. You will mix 8-16 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to work for fleas and is an excellent product to use. Please read label for mixing and application instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra should only be applied using a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or hose end applicator. We do carry fogging solutions that can be dispersed using a ULV fogger or thermal fogger.
You should use any diluted Tempo SC Ultra within 24 hours of mixing. If your spraying is interrupted, then be sure to agitate the tank before finishing your spraying. Solutions left in your sprayer may leave residue that can damage the sprayer or interfere with future applications, and the active ingredient will break down sitting in dilution. You should use up your diluted solution outside and then rinse your tank before allowing it to dry and be stored.
Tempo SC Ultra can be applied to indoor cracks and crevices once every 90 days and outdoors once every 30 days. It is labeled to be reapplied as early as every 7-10 days if its needed.
