Tempo SC Ultra is a great product for millipedes as well as many other insects. Tempo SC Ultra. It is labeled for use on plants and is not known to cause damage to healthy plants. Millipedes need moisture to survive, and they prefer hanging out in dark damp places, which is why they hang out in the mulch and are attracted to the pool and the basement. A good barrier spray around the mulch beds and around the house will help. However, the main issue is the moisture. If you can eliminate some of the moisture issues, then you will minimize the harborage areas for the millipedes. Some ways of doing this are to make sure all shrubbery and bushes are cut back from the house at least two feet. Also, rake back any mulch against the house in flower beds at least 6 inches. This will let the ground dry up against the house and there will be less likely of a chance the millipedes will want to go towards the dry area. If you re-mulch every year and don’t clean out the old mulch, then this is also a problem. You should remove some of the mulch near the pool and house, and eventually consider replacing with a ground cover that doesn't’t hold moisture down as much as mulch, such as pine straw or even better, decorative rock that stays for years and lets the ground breathe.
Tempo SC Ultra has a three year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. It should be applied within 24 hrs of mixing for the most effectiveness.
Tempo SC Ultra is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application so it has time to dry and adhere to the surface it is applied to. Rain before would not effect it just be sure the area is not soaked so it makes contact with the surfaces applied to.
Yes, if you drench a fire ant mound with Tempo SC Ultra it will elminate the colony and any ant that touches where you sprayed or poured the product. If you have a heavy problem with fire ants however we suggest using a product more specific to the pest like Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill the fleas that come in contact with the treated surfaces. It should only be applied outdoors for flea treatments. For more information on treating fleas, please take a moment to look over our 'How to Get Rid of Fleas' article.
Tempo SC Ultra is applied to indoor cracks and crevices only, not as a space spray, per product label instructions. There would be too much getting on the floor when treating the ceiling. Suspend SC is labeled for treating ceilings. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions. We would suggest applying a drop cloth on the floor while applying so that nothing gets on the floor surfaces.
Tempo SC Ultra has a residual of 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors. It is labeled for flies as well. You will use between 8-16 ml per gallon of water.
If you are looking for a 90 day residual indoors and outdoors, we would recommend using Suspend Polyzone. This has an additional polymer in it that protects the product from the outdoor elements.
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 a ULV fogger or thermal fogger.