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 usually best mixed with 1 gallon of water since it has such low dilution rates. You would use 8-16 ml or 0.27 to .054 fl oz per gallon of water, so for a quart sprayer (be sure it is not a trigger sprayer; it must be a pump sprayer) you would just divide that by 4 (since there are 4 quarts in a gallon), which would equal 2-4 ml or 0.07 to 0.14 fl oz. Please refer to the product label for the rate based on your target pest.
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.
Bifen IT and Tempo SC Ultra are both very good products. The biggest difference between them is that they have two different active ingredients. They are both great insecticides and can be alternated so that there is no pest resistance built up.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for termites. Please take a moment to review our SubterraneanTermimte Treatment Guide for more information on implementing a successful treatment plan.
Tempo SC Ultra does not penetrate wood at all, it will only sit on the surface on which it is applied for up to 90 days.
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.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra may be used indoors on baseboards, cracks, crevices, door frames, and window sills for labeled pests. Keep in mind that you want to be mindful of spraying overhead, especially indoors, since the insecticide is diluted with water. Please be sure to review the product label for complete application instructions.
We would recommend contacting your veterinarian as soon as possible if your pet has eaten food that had Tempo SC on it. It would not be safe for them to do so
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 is a great product to use as part of your roach control program. Please take a few minutes to read over our roach control guide to be sure you do not miss any hotspot areas: https://www.domyown.com/how-to-get-rid-of-roaches-a-458.html
While the exact Tempo SC Ultra formulation does not come in an aerosol formulation we do carry Temprid Ready Spray which contains Beta-Cyfluthrin:
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.
We do not recommend using Tempo SC Ultra when pets/livestock are present or in grazing areas. Another option would be Essentria All Purpose. This can be used for insect control and is safe for grazing purposes. Treated areas should be completely dry prior to allowing animals back into those areas.
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Here is the SDS for Tempo SC Ultra.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be applied to the cracks and crevices on the inside of the home for clover mites. Tempo SC Ultra is mixed at 8ml to 16ml per gallon of water. Vacuuming frequently would also beneficial for getting rid of clover mites that have migrated to the inside of the home. Be sure to dispose of the vacuum bag immediately after.
Tempo SC Ultra has the ability to kill on contact and also leaves a residual. Repeat treatments can be done every 7-10 days as needed.
Yes, you can plant shrubs after using the Tempo SC Ultra as it doesn't affect plants unless they are edible.
Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied to edible garden areas/crops. Current insecticides useful for this treatment would include products that contain bifenthrin (Talstar), cyfluthrin (Tempo SC Ultra) or permethrin ( Tengard SFR). Rates of use should be to the high-end of what is labeled, such as for bark beetles or borers. Timing is very important but difficult to determine. Sprays should be applied shortly before adults begin to feed on the terminal and lay eggs. You can contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener on staff who can help you determine the correct timing.
