Temprid SC Insecticide could potentially harm beneficials such as nematodes, so we would not recommend applying these at the same time. The beta-cyfluthrin that is in the product, rather than the imidacloprid, would be more likely to harm beneficial nematodes.
Temprid SC would be effective for indoor and outdoor tick treatments when used as directed on the product label. Ideally, the indoor application would be made into every possible crevice in the room where the female ticks could go, but this could be a daunting effort. Try to picture where the ticks will wander for a place to hide, such as behind floor molding would be an obvious one. They might get up under stuffed furniture, behind pictures on the walls, inside dressers and other items in your home. All of these areas should be treated. We recommend using an IGR such as Archer IGR in combination with the insecticide that you choose. IGRs (insect growth regulators) will interrupt the growth cycle of juvenile ticks which will stop them from being able to mate and lay eggs.
For outdoor areas, you use the combination of Temprid and Archer as well.Tie a white cloth to a stick or broom handle and drag the cloth around over the lawn and grassy areas, and examine the cloth for ticks, which will latch onto the material as it passes by. Areas where ticks are found can be can be treated. You should also treat any tall growth or shrubs.
Yes, Temprid SC Insecticide would be a good option to use for bed bugs.
Temprid SC Insecticide should not be mixed with Sterifab. They are to be applied separately.
Please keep in mind that it does take time to eradicate bed bugs. Temprid should be applied every 7-10 days until you have been able to go a full 30 days with no new bites and no signs of bed bug activity. Please look over our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more information.
Temprid SC is mixed at the rate of 8-16 mL per gallon of water per the label instructions. If you feel that your eye irritation was cause by over-application, you should speak to your doctor.
Temprid SC Insecticide should only be used along baseboard areas and in cracks and crevices. It would not be applied into cupboards or on clothing/blankets. Remove items from the floor areas to avoid contact and wash thoroughly if there is accidental contact. Once dry it is safe for people to return to the area and items can be put back.
Temprid SC Insecticide can be used for beetles on ornamental trees and shrubs but is not for sale to homoenwers in New York.
Temprid SC Insecticide can up to 5-7 years in the soil. Anything edible that was sprayed would need to be discarded and not consumed. If just the leaves were sprayed (no fruit/edibles) it would not be absorbed as a systemic throughout the plant and last. Once the treated area has dried it will not move from the surface it was applied to and has up to 30 day residual.
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.
They each have a 90 day interior crack and crevice residual and 30 day exterior residual. It would not be advised or necessary to apply Temprid SC Insecticide and Tandem within a week. We recommend waiting until it is time for the next application to alternate between the two.
We carry many great liquid insecticide concentrates for interior and exterior applications to eradicate ants, roaches and spiders. We would recommend applying Temprid SC monthly outside and once every three months indoors. I have included some great articles for treatment of the insects that you are treating. Baiting is key with ants and roaches. I have also included the link to get a pest identification of the insect in the beams. Once we know what insect you are treating in that area, we will be able to make a product recommendation.
Extension Office for Pest Id or by local pest control company
Temprid SC is only an indoor crack and crevice application. Flea treatments should be an open floor broadcast with a product labeled for such treatment. We would recommend applying a product that can be broadcast indoors for flea treatments such as our Outdoor/Indoor Flea Kit or Alpine Insecticide Aerosol with IGR. Please review the article below for flea eradication.
