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 will last for about 3-5 years in the bottle. Insecticides should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Anything ediible that was sprayed with Tempo SC Ultra would need to be discarded and not consumed.
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.
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.
Tempo SC Ultra could harm lightning bugs/fireflies if they land on a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dosage.
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.
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.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra may be used safely on landscaped trees, bushes, and ornamentals for aphids and ants.
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.
Any edibles treated with Tempo SC Ultra should be discarded and not consumed. It is not labeled for anything edible.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can safely be broadcast in your lawn.
Yes, you can use Tempo SC Ultra to treat for chiggers outside. You will use 8 mL per 1000 sq ft. Be sure that you still wear protective clothing including long pants, long sleeves, socks and shoes, and gloves when treating for this pest.
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.
Tempo SC Ultra and Dominion 2L should not be tank mixed.
It is recommended to wear goggles, face shield, or safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, and long sleeves and pants when applying Tempo SC Ultra.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for carpet beetles if that is what you mean, but only along baseboards and in cracks and crevices around infested rooms. We are not able to find any information on a carpet weevil insect.
Tempo SC Ultra cannot be used on any pasture area or anywhere that animals graze so we would not recommend applying in those areas. If you are referring to livestock housing areas, animals can return to the treated area once dry, normally a few hours.
Tempo SC Ultra can help to kill those bees that contact a treated area long enough to receive a lethal dose and helps deter them from nesting in treated areas.
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.
