No, Tempo SC Ultra cannot be applied daily and is not a contact kill to be sprayed as you see insects. Residual of the product is 30 days outside and it can take time to kill those fleas that contact a treated area. Applying everyday will irritate the fleas more and make them more active. If needed you would not reapply for at least 7-10 days. We have a guide here that can help explain the most effective treatment for fleas as well.
Tempo SC Ultra should NOT be applied to animals including horses.
Tempo SC Ultra lasts up to 30 days outdoors and up to 90 days indoors.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used to control gnats and flies.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be used where animals graze. Another option would be Essentria All Purpose. This can be used for insects in pastures and is safe for grazing purposes
Tempo is not labeled to control slugs. Slugs put down a continuous layer of mucus which makes it impossible for dried deposits of insecticide sprays to reach the actual slug. You will need to use a slug bait such as Sluggo Plus or Hi-Yield Improved Slug and Snail Bait to control the slugs near your plants.
Tempo SC Ultra can be used outside your raised garden, being careful to avoid root zones. We recommend not to spray on a windy day and cover the garden while you're treating. You could also use baits, like the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait along with the Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel in Bait Plate Stations or Ants No More Bait Stations.
Since Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for use indoors as a crack and crevice spray, you could potentially use it as part of a carpet beetle treatment program. We recommend adding an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) when treating for carpet beetles, such as NyGuard IGR. You could also use a ready-to-use product like NyGuard Plus which has both an insecticide and an IGR in one product. A better choice for use in the drop ceiling may be an insecticide dust, though, since it is a dry product that would not damage the tiles, and a dust lasts much longer than a spray in void spaces like a drop ceiling. Delta Dust can be used in a drop ceiling for carpet beetles and other crawling insect pests there. Or you may consider our Carpet Beetle Control Kit which includes the NyGuard Plus, CimeXa Dust, and glue traps.
Be sure that you have located and removed the source of the infestation as well. We have more tips in our Carpet Beetle Treatment Guide here.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will kill and eliminate various types of ticks. It is recommended that you mix the product at the rate of 8-16 ml per gallon of water. This can be used every 21-30 days as needed outdoors. Be sure to focus on the areas where ticks would be, such as on and around brush.
Also, please check out our Tick Guide for tips on how to treat and prevent ticks.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used on ornamentals for earwigs.
Yes, it is usually recommended to mix an IGR such as Nyguard with Tempo SC Ultra when treating for roaches. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating this pest.
Tempo SC Ultra is applied every 30 days outdoors.
Yes! Tempo SC Ultra is a popular product to treat for Carpenter Bees. It would also be a good idea to dust in the bored holes with a product like Delta Dust to kill the larvae. You may also want to check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent carpenter bees.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill ants that have come into contact with the areas treated with the product but it will not reach the nesting locations. Harvester ants should be left alone if they are not a direct threat or nuisance. They provide food for many animals, and also help distribute grass seed, and are overall beneficial. However, if control becomes necessary, you can easily get rid of harvester ants using the right professional products.Granular ant baits are the best choice to control harvester ants. Nearly any granular ant bait will work, but look for those labeled for use on harvester ants.Products with abamectin, like Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait, bifenthrin, like Talstar PL Granules and hydramethylnon, like Maxforce Complete Granular Bait, among many others, will all be effective against harvester ants. Always follow the label instructions carefully, but 2-5 tablespoons of granular bait scattered over the colony’s central opening should be sufficient to control the colony. For non-chemical control, destroy nests and habitat with regular mowing and other lawn maintenance.
There are not any issues with applying Tempo SC Ultra and fertilizer close to together on the same day as each other.
Any temperature between 40F and 85F is fine to apply Tempo SC Ultra.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a selective insecticide and it will kill honeybees if it is sprayed in places where honey bees are foraging. Tempo SC cannot be used on raspberry plants. Instead you may consider using something like Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control. This product is not selective either so it is important to not spray in areas where the bees are actively foraging. Do not harvest fruit until at least 7 days after application.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese Beetles. You would need to mix 8 ml (0.27 fl oz) per gal water to cover 1,000 sq feet.
Yes, you could use Tempo SC Ultra to treat caterpillars on mountain laurels, just be sure to get thorough coverage of all sides of the leaves. Control will be most successful when larvae are young. You can also use products containing Bt or Spinosad to target caterpillars. You can read more information about the genista caterpillars in this article from your Texas A&M Extension.
Tempo SC Ultra is a liquid, not a powder. Treated areas should dry clear when used as directed on the product label.
