Tempo SC Ultra and other insecticides do not list beneficial insects such as night crawlers (earthworms).
We would recommend waiting until Tempo SC Ultra has dried completely before watering your lawn after an application.
Please keep in mind it does take time to eradicate Fleas. While Tempo SC Ultra will kill fleas that contact it, we also recommend to add in an IGR like Nyguard IGR to break down the reproductive cycle.Tempo is not an immediate kill, but can take several minutes to kill. Also, it is not labeled to be broadcast. If you need to broadcast over the floors indoors, we recommend something like the Indoor Flea kit found on our Flea Guide.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will work to control ants that come in contact with the treated areas.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for use on cattle so could harm them if used off label, it is only used in and around animal housing. Animals other than cattle or horses need to be out of the area during treatment until dry. For fly control on cattle themselves we have many other options here. Permethrin based products being the most popular.
Yes! Tempo SC Ultra is a very effective product for scorpion control.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill hornets that come into contact with a treated surface, but it will not provide an immediate knockdown. Wasp Freeze can be used if a fast knockdown is necessary.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will kill flies. Please make sure to pay close attention to entry points and areas that contain moisture (undersides of leaves, bathroom, laundry room). Also, spray outdoors around the perimeter of your home 2-3 feet up and out. It is a residual product that can take a few day to start killing insects. If the infestation of flies is extensive then you may treat again after 7-14 days. For more information on fly control, please read our article on How to Get Rid of Flies
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will kill any wasp/yellow jacket that lands on the treated surface for a significant enough period of time to receive a lethal dose.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a contact kill insecticide. It is a residual product that will continue to remain on the surfaces its been applied to for 2-3 months. If you are looking for a contact kill insecticde for bed bugs, you can use Sterifab. 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.
Yes, you can apply in a hose end applicator. Tempo SC Ultra is mixed at the rate of 0.27 to 0.54 oz. per gallon of water, depending on your target pest. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
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 could be used in areas like barns as long as it does not contaminate the hay or other food or animal feed and the hay does not contact the areas treated with Tempo (has a residual for 30 days outdoors).
Tempo SC Ultra should only be applied using a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or hose end applicator. We do carry fogging solutions that can be dispersed using that type of fogger here: Thermal Fogging Solutions.
Tempo SC Ultra is used at a rate of 8 ml–16 ml per gallon of water.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for millipedes. You may want to take a look at our Millipede Treatment page for more details on treating this pest.
Tempo SC Ultra is diluted at 8-16 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft.
No, Tempo SC Ultra can be mixed with water only. Tempo SC Ultra, like most synthetic pyrethroids will last for about 4-6 weeks when used outdoors.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used for mosquitoes. Keep in mind that the key is to apply to the underside of leaves on trees and bushes where the adults lay during the day. You can use any hand-pump or backpack sprayer to apply.
Tempo SC Ultra cannot be used to treat anything that would hold edibles. Evergreen Pyrethrum Concentrate is a broad spectrum insecticide that is OMRI listed for use in certified organic production and would be a better option for contact killing.
