Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese beetles and can be sprayed on trees, shrubs and flowers. Avoid spraying any blooming flowers to minimize risk to beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra may be used safely on landscaped trees, bushes, and ornamentals for aphids and ants.
You should be careful to avoid spraying Tempo SC Ultra in a way that would contaminate a swimming pool. You should not apply this or other residual insecticides directly onto pool decks or similar hard surfaces like walkways. We would recommend waiting at least 24 hours to swim if insecticide has gotten into the pool. You should also contact the emergency number on the product Safety Data Sheet if people or pets were in the area at the time.
Tempo SC Ultra can be used on any ornamental tree following product label instructions, just nothing edible. We do recommend avoiding the blooms to prevent harm to pollinators.
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.
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.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for use on marijuana plants.
While you can potentially mix an insecticide such as Tempo SC Ultra with an herbicide like 2,4-D, be sure that you are needing to apply these products in the same areas before mixing and spraying. We always recommend you do a small jar test for compatability when mixing products for the first time before you mix a full tank.
No, Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for grub control. For a liquid grub control, Dominion 2L is a popular choice. We have more tips in our Grub Treatment Guide here.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for boxelder bugs.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill termites above ground but will not replace a soil application or wood treatment. When treating for subterranean termites you would want to do a soil treatment with a termiticide like Termidor SC. If you are treating for drywood termites we recommend using something like Bora-Care to treat raw wood. Please look over our guides on Subterranean Termites and Drywood Termites for more information.
No one other than the applicator should be in the area you are treating with Tempo SC Ultra until the area is dry but we cannot recommend applying in an area that someone with possible sensitivities would be exposed to it.
