Tempo SC Ultra can be applied to ornamentals for aphids when used as directed on the label.
Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied to these items and the residual left behind would not be picked up by items that contact a treated area. Contaminated items or surfaces should be washed thoroughly using an appropriate cleaner for those items.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for bedbugs. Please be sure to review our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for additional tips and product recommendations for eliminating this pest. Please check out our kits here.
Any temperature between 40F and 85F is fine to apply Tempo SC Ultra.
An indoor application of Tempo SC Ultra is completely safe to the touch and any other aspect once dry. The residual time indoors is typically 3-6 months on any surface its applied to and can be removed by either shampooing carpet if need be or washing down with a scrubber and water and soap.
Tempo SC is safe to use indoors when applied as a crack and crevice treatment according to the instructions on the product label. This is a residual insecticide that should not be applied to personal items like bedding or resting areas of furniture. If you think clothing or bedding may be contaminated, then you would want to wash these items before use. It is fine for people and pets to re-enter the treatment area after the application is dry.
Tempo SC Ultra will work on the carpenter ants that come in contact with the treated areas, it usually works within 24-48 hours.
Tempo SC Ultra and Demand CS contain different active ingredients, but both are classified as a synthetic pyrethroid, so they really are very similar in the way that they work and the pests that they will control. One is not necessarily better or stronger than the other.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Beetles but not specifically for Asian beetles. We recommend using Onslaught Fastcap or Bifen IT to kill Asian Beetles, using either product at a mixing rate of 1 oz per gallon of water.
Tempo SC Ultra is safe if used as directed on the product label. Everyone other than the person applying the product should remain out of the area during application and until everything is fully dry. Once dry, it is safe for everyone to return.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for roaches, including German roaches. Please take a moment to read over our Roach Control Guide for more tips and information on treating and preventing this pest.
It is not recommend to mix Tempo SC Ultra or any insecticide at a higher dosage than what is recommended on the product label. This could cause a resistance issue down the road. 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 a residual of 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors after it has had time to dry.
Tempo SC Ultra should NOT be applied to the lemon tree or any other edible vegetation. If the tree has been sprayed, you will want to discard any fruit. We do carry products that can be applied to edibles. Please let us know what you are targeting so that we can make a proper recommendation that will best fit your needs.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for fleas and chiggers and is safe once dry for pets to return to the area. Typically a few hours is best.
Tempo SC Ultra cannot be applied to mattresses and it is not labeled for bedbugs. 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 labeled for boxelder bugs and gives specific instructions for treating them. Apply directly to boxelder bugs that have congregated around doors and windows and similar areas where they may enter structures. Apply perimeter treatment as described above. For best results, treat infested trees early in the season.
The treatment should begin before temperatures drop and pests start searching for places to harbor for the winter. Once the bugs have moved into your attic to overwinter you will have limited results with sprays as they will hide in cracks and crevices there and getting to all of these is rare. Your first treatment should be in August, before the weather begins to cool, and continue through November or until the first frost of the Fall. The best treatment for overwintering pests is preventative treatment.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a true "repellent," so it will not keep insects such as ticks away. The only way to do this would be to seal up all cracks and crevices that allow them access inside. Tempo can be used as a barrier spray to help kill ticks that come into contact with treated surfaces. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Ticks for more detailed information on how to implement a successful control program for this pest.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used as a mound drench for fire ants. It will eliminate the colony and any ant that comes into contact with where you sprayed or poured the product. If you have a severe infestation of fire ants, however, we suggest that you use a product that targets this pest more specifically, such as Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait. You may also want to look over our Fire Ant Treatment Guide for more information.
Tempo SC Ultra should not pose any staining to the vinyl siding. If mixed and applied correctly there should not be an issue using it for stinkbug control. We recommend testing a small, inconspicuous area first to be sure.
