You shoud not apply Temprid SC or any other insecticide if temperatures are near or below freezing. This is a water-based product that could freeze in your sprayer. Also, it would be wasteful to spray in temperatures that cold because there would not be any insects surviving in those temperatures.
Temprid SC Insecticide cannot be sprayed in air vents.
When you are spraying Temprid SC for bed bugs, it is recommended that you spray every 7-10 days until you do not see activity for 30 days. How long the product takes to work depends on how severe the problem is to begin with, your other treatment methods, and how thorough treatments are. Temprid SC does offer a long residual, however it is important to perform follow-up treatments at close intervals to kill newly hatched bed bugs that may be present in the area. Please see our Bed Bug Treatment article for more information.
People and pets can return to areas treated with Temprid SC Insecticide once the product is completely dry. Anyone with medical issues is advised to check with their physician for any additional precautions that should be followed.
You can vacuum when Temprid SC Insecticide has dried. It is safe once it is dry as well.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Temprid SC would be a great choice to apply for eradicating spiders, moths, crickets and ladybugs. You will mix 8 ml per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft monthly to the exterior and quaterly to the interior cracks and crevices.
Temprid SC Insecticide is safe when used as directed, but since birds can be very sensitive to chemicals, we would recommend that they be removed from the treatment area for several hours to allow for it to dry and for any lingering odor to dissipate. It should not be used in any areas that they would then make contact with.
Temprid SC Insecticide is labeled for clover mites, not any other mites. It is recommended that you remove the nest from the area and treat with something like Onslaught Insecticide. This product is labeled for mites specifically. The rate is 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
Temprid SC is labeled to be applied in the seams, folds, and tufts of mattresses and cushions of the infested area.
Yes, Temprid SC is labeled for use on mosquitoes, as well as various other insects. Be sure to treat the vegetation where mosquitoes would be. We do also suggest treating any sitting water with Altosid Larvicide. Altosid Pro-G will last up to 30 days.
Temprid SC Insecticide can be applied inside cabinets as a spot application to the cracks and crevices and around plumbing. If spraying in cabinets where eating utensils are kept, you would need to remove all items, thoroughly clean the cabinets and let the application completely dry before putting dishes or eating utensils back into the drawers.
Temprid SC/Gentrol/Phantom II Spray are all designed to dry clear when applied as directed. As with all chemicals, be sure to perform a test spot treatment in the areas prior to treating.Please also visit our Bed Bug Control Guide for helpful tips and videos!
Temprid SC Insecticide will be applied once every 7-10 days for active bedbug applications, clean-outs and severe infestations. Otherwise, it will be applied once a month to exterior crevices and once every 90 days to interior crevices.
Per the Temprid SC product label:
If on skin: • Take off any contaminated clothing.
• Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.