Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill maggots. If you are experiencing maggots, we suggest locating the source and thoroughly cleaning the area where you are noticing activity.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used to noseeums as a perimeter spray around the exterior of the structure and around doorways, window frames, light fixtures, and similar areas where flying insects may gather. Many people will also include Microcare Aerosol. This product offers a fast knockdown and kill of flying insects, giving you immediate relief and it will also help prevent these insects from coming in through screens. We have a great article that includes additional tips that you can find here.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for use as a systemic insecticide. To help you find the correct product for your needs, please give us a call at 866-581-7378, M - F 9 am to 5 pm. You can also email us: [email protected].
Yes, you could use Tempo SC Ultra to treat caterpillars on mountain laurels, just be sure to get thorough coverage of all sides of the leaves. Control will be most successful when larvae are young. You can also use products containing Bt or Spinosad to target caterpillars. You can read more information about the genista caterpillars in this article from your Texas A&M Extension.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a selective insecticide and it will kill honeybees if it is sprayed in places where honey bees are foraging. Tempo SC cannot be used on raspberry plants. Instead you may consider using something like Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control. This product is not selective either so it is important to not spray in areas where the bees are actively foraging. Do not harvest fruit until at least 7 days after application.
Yes! Tempo SC Ultra is a popular product to treat for Carpenter Bees. It would also be a good idea to dust in the bored holes with a product like Delta Dust to kill the larvae. You may also want to check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent carpenter bees.
Since Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for use indoors as a crack and crevice spray, you could potentially use it as part of a carpet beetle treatment program. We recommend adding an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) when treating for carpet beetles, such as NyGuard IGR. You could also use a ready-to-use product like NyGuard Plus which has both an insecticide and an IGR in one product. A better choice for use in the drop ceiling may be an insecticide dust, though, since it is a dry product that would not damage the tiles, and a dust lasts much longer than a spray in void spaces like a drop ceiling. Delta Dust can be used in a drop ceiling for carpet beetles and other crawling insect pests there. Or you may consider our Carpet Beetle Control Kit which includes the NyGuard Plus, CimeXa Dust, and glue traps.
Be sure that you have located and removed the source of the infestation as well. We have more tips in our Carpet Beetle Treatment Guide here.
Tempo SC Ultra should be applied to cracks and crevices only. Pans should be removed during the application. You can place them back after the product has completely dried.
It is recommended to wear goggles, face shield, or safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, and long sleeves and pants when applying Tempo SC Ultra.
Yes, you can tank-mix Tempo SC Ultra and an IGR together in the same tank to apply together. You will want to be sure you don’t spray on top of where you bait and don’t bait on top of where you spray. This will cross-contaminate the bait and roaches will not be attracted to it. Please review our How to Get Rid of Roaches Guide as well as our Roach Control Kits.
Any edibles treated with Tempo SC Ultra should be discarded and not consumed. It is not labeled for anything edible.
Tempo SC Ultra could harm lightning bugs/fireflies if they land on a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dosage.
You can use Tempo SC Ultra in your lawn to help control cicada killers, however you still need to dilute it at 16 mL (0.5 oz) per gallon of water and apply using a hand pump sprayer.
Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps.
We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young. The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless.
For sod webworms, Tempo SC Ultra is used at a rate of 4 to 8 ml per gallon (per 1,000 sq. ft). We also recommend taking a look at our Sod Webworm Treatment Guide for further tips and info.
Anything ediible that was sprayed with Tempo SC Ultra would need to be discarded and not consumed.
Tempo SC Ultra will last for about 3-5 years in the bottle. Insecticides should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for application on furniture. The product label states “Do not apply to furniture or upholstery where prolonged contact by humans will occur.”
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for use on edible vegetation.
Tempo SC is a mostly clear-drying product; however if it is over mixed, over applied/saturated in one area, and allowed to pool up it can leave a milky white residue behind. We would recommend either spraying it on a small inconspicuous spot first to see how the residual shows, or going with a product like Alpine WSG which mixes completely clear in water and dries clear.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for use as a general surface, spot, mist, or crack and crevice treatment in and around buildings and structures, including food processing facilities.
