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  • Asked by Laura from Rockland, Ma
    05/31/2013
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    How much Tempo SC Ultra do I add to one gallon of water to kill clothes moths?
    A
    You want to use 16mL of Tempo SC Ultra into 1 gallon of water.
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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Krista from Gosport, In
    05/30/2013
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    Will tempo ultra kill fleas inside the home?
    If so, where should this be sprayed? Carpets? How long should we notice no fleas?
    A
    Tempo SC is more of a crack and crevice treatment. You could use Tempo SC along baseboards cracks and crevices and then use Nyguard Plus which will treat both eggs and adults. Nyguard Plus can also be applied to carpets, rugs, flooring, floors, drapes and all surfaces of upholstered furniture including under cushions. Avoid over wetting furniture and carpeting
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  • Asked by Christy from Leonard, Tx
    05/28/2013
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    Is it safe for chickens to eat dead insects killed by tempo? Is it safe to eat their eggs?
    Will it hurt chickens to eat grasshoppers that were killed with Tempo? if so, is it safe to eat their eggs when they start laying? We have a grasshopper infestation, and bought chickens to help control. However, there are so many grasshoppers, we will have to also use tempo in areas away from the chicken coop. We plan to eat the chicken eggs when they start laying. We have friends who are interested in buying eggs from us.
    A
    Unless the chickens are consuming the Tempo directly there should be no effect on the bird or their eggs. Once the product has dried, it only has a toxicity level of that to kill something as small as an insect. The insect walks across it, picks up a little bit on their feet/bodies and ingests it as they groom themselves. For there to be even a chance of your chicken having any effect from the tempo on the grasshopper, they would have to eat at least their weight worth in grasshoppers that have died from it.
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  • Asked by Mary from Andover, Minnesota
    05/23/2013
    Q
    Is Tempo effective on spruce bud worm in pine trees?
    A
    Tempo Sc Ultra is labeled for bud worms and should do a great job for you when used as directed. We do recommend testing the product on one small area of the tree before broadcasting on the entire tree because spruce are known to loose their color very easily from insecticide applications.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gosia from Pensacola Fl
    05/23/2013
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    Does it controll fire ants in my back yard?
    Will it work on fire ants? How much to put on 1 gallon of water for fire ants? How long between aplication to have fire ants free back yard?
    A
    Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Fire Ant control. You should mix 16 mL per gallon of water. Be sure to spray the mounds directly while broadcasting the spray all over your lawn for complete coverage. Also, you want to spray 2 to 3 feet up the side of the house and 2 to 3 feet out on the ground, along with window frames, door frames, and any other possible entry point. Performing a treatment every moth outdoors and every 3 months indoors will ensure continued protection. 
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ross from Small Town, Ia
    05/14/2013
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    Can Tempo SC Ultra be mixed with Lawn Herbicide?
    I want to spray for both weeds and bugs in one pass. If using Speed Zone or Trimec 992 and a Surfactant will it diminish the results or have an adverse affect on the herbicide?
    A
    Sometimes herbicides and insecticides can be mixed depending on the molecular makeup of the products. Since both Speedzone and Trimec 992 are made by PBI Gordon we recommend contacting them at 800-821-7925 to verify that these products can be mixed with Tempo SC Ultra. As far as the surfactant, it will not make a difference. You can add a surfactant to both herbicides and insecticide for extra sticking and penetration power.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by J from Olivet S.d.
    05/14/2013
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    Does Tempo work for wasp control?
    A
    Tempo is actually one of the top products we recommend for wasp control as well as many other pest in the "stinging pest" category. It is safe to be used in a range of areas and will help keep the population down around your home. If you want to treat a nest directly-whether in the ground or hanging-the Tempo Dust would be more appropriate for the specific application, and use the Tempo SC Ultra for the residual control on the surfaces around that they land on.
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    53 of 55 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Erin from Guthrie, Ok
    04/30/2013
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    Will Tempo SC Ultra kill hookworms in our yard?
    A

    Unfortunately there is not a product on the market that is labeled or recommended for hookworms. While some insecticides that are labeled for turf or lawn infesting insect may work, there has not been enough research to add hookworms to the product labels. We recommend that all animals be kept out of the contaminated area for at least 1 year (during warm spring/summer months, longer during cool winter/fall months) and all feces be removed. Keeping the animals out of the contaminated area for at least 1 year should help control the infestation pattern. It is also important to remove feces from the new latrine area to avoid another infestation. Another option is to remove the contaminated soil and replace if you cannot keep out for 1 year

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  • Asked by Nick from Boydton, Va. 23917
    04/13/2013
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    When do I spray Tempo?
    I live on the North Carolina/ Virginia boarder. Tempo worked great last year but now that it is spring, when should I apply ? My main problem is 1'000s of grasshoppers once they hatch. Do I spray now or wait until they hatch. we are new to the area and I just remember mowing the lawn last year while 1'000s of bug flew up from the lawn. Also, what would be a good general weed spray for my lawn ? I have a tractor and a 25 gallon pull behind sprayer. Thank you !
    A

    You should start spraying before the egg hatch. To find the correct timing in your region you should contact your local cooperative extension office as the timing varies from region to region. Cooperative extension locator: http://npic.orst.edu/pest/countyext.htm

     

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  • Asked by David from Ma.
    03/30/2013
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    Is Tempo SC Ultra affected by heavy rain?
    A
    As long as Tempo SC Ultra has about 4 hours to properly dry before the rain happens, it will hold up great in rain.  Tempo SC Ultra will last for 60 to 90 days.
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  • Asked by Izzy from Sd
    03/28/2013
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    Is Tempo SC Ultra good for bedbugs?
    A

     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.

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  • Asked by Helen from Kingston, Ok
    02/06/2013
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    How do I get rid of Ground Wasps? Regular wasp sprays don't phase them.
    A
    If you know where the nest is you can use a dust such as Tempo dust puffed into the nest using a hand duster and around the opening of the nest. This type of application usually will kill the nest of wasps over the course of a few days.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kayla from Donnelly, Mn
    01/08/2013
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    Does Tempo SC Ultra work on spider eggs?
    I understand that it will kill the spiders already there, but the eggs are our problem because I vacuum up all the spiders and in a few days the house is full again!
    A
    There are no insecticides that will kill spider eggs. Spiders eggs are in a protected shell (much like a chicken egg) and will remain unaffected by insecticides. That being said, as spiders hatch they will walk through the residual and be killed by the Tempo SC. Be sure you are spraying all of your window and door frames, baseboards and also around the exterior of your home to stop new spiders from moving in and also to kill other insects that spiders can prey on. By helping to remove the food source you will also be removing the spiders motivation from moving in to your home.
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  • Asked by Mike from Dallas, Texas
    12/08/2012
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    Tempo sc ultra mixed with demand cs
    I'm thinking of mixing both products in a sprayer together 8 oz of each into 2 gallons of water. Or maybe spraying one product first then Coming back with the other slightly above each other. Thanks
    A
    Synthetic pyrethroids such as Tempo SC and Demand CS are the man-made versions of natural pyrethrin insecticides such as Exciter or Pyganic Pro. There is no valid reason to mix Tempo SC and Demand CS together, it would not make either product work better or produce better results, though it could make treated areas repellent to bedbugs lessening the effectiveness of the treatment. You should choose one product, read the product label and follow it closely.
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  • Asked by Larry from Madison, Wi
    10/14/2012
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    Does Tempo SC Ultra kill boxelder bugs?
    A
    Tempo Sc Ultra will kill boxelder bugs that contact the areas that have been treated with Tempo.
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    37 of 40 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Texas
    08/01/2012
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    Can I use tempo Sc Ultra on fruit trees post harvest or on new trees that are years from bearing
    I understand about edible vegiatation
    A
    Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used on any fruit trees at all no matter the timing. We do carry another product called Bayer Advanced Vegetable and fruit spray which contains the same active ingredient Cyfluthrin but in a different formulation which allows it to be used on edible vegetation.
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  • Asked by Betty from Pierz, Mn
    07/22/2012
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    Can I spray tempo to kill potato bugs?
    A
    While Tempo Sc will certainly kill potato bugs it cannot be used on edible vegetation. Instead we recommend using Bayer Advanced Vegetable and Garden Spray which contains the same active ingredient as Tempo but a different formulation which allows you to use it on edible vegetation.
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    26 of 34 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Leslie from Mesquite, Tx
    07/01/2012
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    Can I spray Tempo SC on my mattress and box springs?
    i think I might have bed bugs again, I had and extermintor out here 3 times then I used tempo 3 times and de, I brought my bed in not infected and now I am istchy when I wake up, but my dog has fleas too.
    A
    Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used on mattresses, furniture or other items that will be coming in prolonged skin contact. It 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.

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  • Asked by Robert from Stratford, Ok
    06/29/2012
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    What product can be used on squash, okra, corn and cantaloupe ?
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    We carry a full line of products you can use on edible plants depending on your needs and you can see them by clicking on this link: Edible Garden Products. Be sure to click on the "product label" link located in the product description box of each product to see what plants can be treated by each product.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jan from Corsicana, Tx
    06/28/2012
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    If considered safe for pets and children, why not safe to use in pastures that may be grazed?
    There is a question relating to "only strong enough to kill small insects and should not harm animals" so I do not understand why product sprayed to kill grasshoppers would be dangerous in a possible grazing area.
    A
    People and our pets are not actually eating the items that are sprayed with Tempo SC Ultra. Incidental contact on dried treated surfaces is not the same as actually eating items that have been treated. Tempo has not been tested on edible vegetation. For more information you can contact the Tempo Sc Ultra manufacturer. You can reach Bayer by calling 800-331-2867.
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