Temprid FX Insecticide has a 3 year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. Once diluted with water, the finished solution should be used within 24 hrs of mixing.
Temprid FX Insecticide will stay active for up to 90 days indoors and for about 30 days outdoors.
Temprid FX Insecticide is a great product for roaches and should do a good job towards helping you eliminate an infestation. However, if the infestation is severe, it should not be the only product used. We would recommend using one of our Roach Control Kits for best results. You may want to look over our Roach Treatment Guide for more information.
No, Temprid FX Insecticide can not be sprayed on walls. However, you can spray the baseboards.
Temprid FX Insecticide does have a faster knockdown and a long residual when used alone, however it will not have the same effectiveness as a synergist insecticide such as ExciteR. The manufacturer is referring to in comparison with other similar residual insecticides, it has a quicker knockdown.
Temprid FX Insecticide should only be applied to indoor cracks and crevices when children, pets and others are not present. Once the product has completely dried, they can re-enter.
If surfaces like counters or floors were sprayed with Temprid FX Insecticide, yes, you can use Clorox wipes or wash with soapy water. If any upholstered furniture was sprayed with Temprid FX, we recommend to steam clean those surfaces.
Temprid FX Insecticide can be applied as a mist, foam or spray. Follow the application instructions under the Outdoor Perimeter Pests section on the product label.
Please review our How to Treat for Mosquitoes Pest Control Guide here for instructions on where to focus your applications.
Yes, Temprid FX Insecticide can be used on the foliage for various insects. The rate is 8-16 ml per gallon of water.
Temprid FX can be applied as frequently as every 10-14 days per the label instructions, depending on the pest you’re treating for. When using Temprid FX Insecticide to treat for bedbugs it may be used every 7 days for retreatment.
Temprid FX is labeled for use in and around restaurants but you cannot apply in food/feed areas of food and feed handling establishments.
Yes, Temprid FX can be mixed with an IGR like NyGuard. Please take a moment to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
There are not any temperature restrictions on when Temprid FX Insecticide can be applied. You should not use insecticides when temperatures are near, at, or below freezing. The best time of day to apply is early in the day or in the late evening. Applications also need to be done when there isn't any rain expected for 24 hrs and the winds are calm to ensure the product has had time to dry. Please follow the label instructions for details on your treatment.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not labeled for household plants for soil application. Fungus gnats will commonly breed in the soil of house plants that may have too much moisture. You should read our Getting Rid of Gnats article that explains how to treat fungus gnats. We recommend using Talstar P which can be sprayed directly on the soil to help control fungus gnats and we also recommend letting the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not labeled to be mopped or broadcast across flooring. When using this product indoors, it is applied as a crack and crevice application.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not safe to use on aquatic areas such as a marsh or wetlands. You should keep this product 20-25 feet away from these areas and out of any areas where there could be runoff into these areas. You can use a product called EcoVia EC to treat for mosquitoes are the marsh or where there are animals present. Keep in mind that you should not spray this product over open water or in areas where the application would not be able to dry on the plants there. For treatment of the water itself, you can use Altosid larvicide products. The most popular is Altosid Pro-G Granular larvicide, however there are other formulations for larger areas.
Temprid FX is a dual mode of action insecticide using Beta Cyfluthrin for quick knockdown and imidacloprid which is a non-repellent, similar to the Fipronil in Termidor SC. Yes, it will transfer throughout colonies of insects that have physical contact. Terrmidor SC is the best treatment for large ant colonies as it lasts 6 months outside and has the best transfer effect. It, however, cannot be used indoors and is not labelled for fire ants. Temprid FX will last 30-45 days outside as a perimeter treatment but can also be used to treat trails, nests, and drench ant mounds. A good option would be to treat outside with Taurus SC and use the Temprid FX indoors once every 90 days for general pest treatments and/or if you have any ant mounds.
Temprid FX needs to be mixed at 8 mL/gal of water, so you will need at least a 1 gal pump sprayer for the initial mixing. After the solution has been mixed, you can then transfer it to a spray bottle for application.
Yes, Temprid FX can be used for spiders.
When using Temprid FX Insecticide for roaches you can use 8-16 mL per gallon of water. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information.
