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.
Tempo SC Ultra should only be applied to baseboards and cracks and crevices around the perimeter of a room. It is not labeled for use on a bed, mattress, or any other furniture. 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 for boxelder bugs.
Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied within 10-15 ft of any well, pond, lake, stream or wetland. It should be applied to the listed areas when there is not any wind to avoid drift. You should also apply to areas that will not runoff into water areas as it is toxic to aquatic organisms.
Yes, any vegetables, fruit, herbs/spices treated with Tempo SC Ultra should be discarded and nothing eaten from the plants for at least a growing season.
Tempo SC Ultra is quite gentle on plants but we always recommend that you test the product on just one plant before you spray them all if you are concerned about sensitivity. Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to kill earwigs and it can be applied to outdoor ornamental plants but nothing edible.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be applied on or around any type of fruit trees, so no, that would not be a safe application. Any fruit that has come from the sprayed tree should be discarded.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to target yellow jackets, and for use on ornamentals and trees. We advise treating the area in the evenings when they are less active. This application will not instantly kill the yellow jackets, but will instead provide a residual that will eventually control the population as they come into contact with the treated areas.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra Insecticide can be applied on metal buildings however if the metal is hot, you may see some spotting or discoloration.
Avoid applications on sides of buildings that receive direct sunlight for extended periods during the heat of the day causing the metal to heat up.
The time it takes for labeled insects to die after they come into contact with dried deposits of Tempo SC will depend on the life stage of the insect, how long they stay on the treated surface, and how long the dried deposit of Tempo SC has been in place. You can expect the pests to die anywhere from 1 hour - 24 hours after they come into contact with treated areas. Tempo SC leaves a 30 day residual outdoors and 90 day residual indoors for general purpose applications.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for bagworms and will be effective on them up until they form the bag. Once the bags have formed, there is little you can do for control other than to physically remove them. For additional information, here is an article on bagworms.
The temperature of the water that you mix with Tempo SC Ultra doesn't matter. You can use either cold or warm water.
Tempo SC Ultra can be sprayed on ornamental plants and trees but not anything edible. We recommend avoiding spraying any blooms/flowers to limit contact with pollinators.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for flea treatments. Indoor flea treatments normally require a product that can be broadcast because carpets, area rugs, and pet resting areas are the main areas that need to be treated. For more information and tips, read over our How to Get Rid of Fleas treatment guide.
