Yes, a mist blower such as the Solo 451 Mist Blower makes mosquito and fly treatments efficient and allows for excellent coverage on foliage. You can view a video of this product in action on the product page. Talstar P is the most popular product we sell for use in the Solo 451 for mosquito control. Please see our Mosquito Treatment Guide and Fly Treatment Guide for more tips and information.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Armyworms. You would use it at 4-8 ml per 1000 square feet per the product label.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for treating fleas and ticks on the exterior of the structure. If you are treating indoors, you can apply the products in our Indoor Flea and Tick Control Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas and How to Get Rid of Ticks for more detailed information on how to implement a successful control program for these pests.
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 labeled as pet safe when used as directed. We advise to keep pets and animals from the treated area for 1-2 hours to let the residual dry sufficiently for a better control.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill adult fleas and ticks. It cannot be broadcast, however. We recommend to use Onslaught mixed with Archer for flea and tick control indoors and out. Dilute at 1oz Onslaught to 1oz Archer per gallon water.
You should not plant any vegetables that come into contact with Tempo SC Ultra. We do not recommend treating within such a close proximity to the plants. Applications should be kept far enough away from the plants as to avoid contact with the foliage, and with the root system.
No, Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used on pets. I would recommend using the Seresto Dog Flea and Tock Collar. This provides a complete 8-month prevention of fleas for your dog.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to control elm beetles and a wide variety of other pests, and per the label can be used in poultry houses. Per the product label: • Apply as a general surface and/or a crack and crevice spray. • For best results, clean facilities before applying and treat outdoor perimeter areas. • Do not apply indoors where animals other than cattle or horses are present. • Do not apply to animal feedstuffs or watering equipment.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to be used to treat for boxelder bugs to be applied directly to them that have congregated around doors and windows and similiar areas where they may enter the structure. Apply a perimeter treatment as described. For best results, you must treat the infested trees early in the season.
Tempo SC Ultra is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application so it has time to dry and adhere to the surface it is applied to. Rain before would not effect it just be sure the area is not soaked so it makes contact with the surfaces applied to.
Tempo SC Ultra is a popular product to treat for Carpenter Bees. Also, be sure to dust in the bored holes with for example Delta dust to kill the larvae.
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.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to kill European sawfly larvae. It is mixed at 1.5-5.4 oz per 100 gallons of water. You will use the higher rate for heavier infestations, faster knockdown and longer residual.
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 labeled for mosquitoes. You will mix 8-16 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft monthly. For more information on treating mosquitoes, please check out our article on How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes.
While Tempo SC Ultra can be used to kill honey bees, we recommend that you first contact your local cooperative extension office and ask them to help you find a local bee removal service if at all possible, as honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony.
The active ingredient in Tempo SC actually is also in the Temprid SC along with the active igredient from Merit, Imidacloprid. In Temprid SC, beta-cyfluthrin (Tempo) provides a quick knockdown for immediate control, while the imidacloprid (Merit) provides long-lasting results and far-reaching control through a transfer effect but kills closer to do so. The two active ingredients affect targets pests differently, offering complete and unique control for the toughest pests, even when resistance is a concern. For roaches it would be recommend to also use an IGR (insect growth regulator) and baits. We have a great guide here that can help.
We apologize we do sell Tempo SC Ultra Premise and cannot accurately compare it to Tempo SC Ultra.
Tempo SC Ultra and Tempo Dust 1% both list beetles under the list of pantry & stored product pests that they control. Plaster beetles feed on mold, mildew and other types of fungus so if you are finding them in your home there is a moisture issue that needs to be addressed. They can also become an issue after a heavy rain. Perimeter spraying with a product like the Tempo SC Ultra can help with these.
