Yes, Temprid SC works great in a bedbug treatment program along side other products and non-chemical methods for controlling that pest. It should not be used for flea treatments indoors. You can add an IGR (such as Archer IGR) to Temprid SC for outdoor flea applications. We would recommend a product such as NyGuard Plus for flea applications inside. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful eradication program.
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 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 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.
When using Temprid SC or any other product for bed bugs, it is recommended that you apply every 7-10 days until you have gone a full 30 days with no new bites or signs of activity. You may want to look over our Bed Bug Treatment Guide for more information on how to implement a successful bed bug eradication program.
Temprid SC Insecticide will dry within a few hours when applied outside, typically best to keep pets out for at least 4-5 hours after application. If the soil is an area that is always damp you will need to repair the issue that is causing it also stay wet or it will not dry out completely. If you are unable to do so it would be best to avoid having these areas sprayed with insecticides.
Per the product label, Temprid SC is approved for use in schools. That being said, unfortunately we cannot make recommendations for products used in a school environment. You will first need to contact your state Agricultural Dept. or school district for a list of approved products.
We cannot comment on any work done by a pest control professional. The Temprid SC Insecticide product label states this product should only be applied as a spray, mist or foam and once the product has dried completely it is not harmful to adults, children or pets. It is not labeled to be used as a gas or vapor that is released into the air in your home. We would recommend contacting Bayer, the manufacturer at (800) 331-2867.
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.
The Temprid SC product label states that it must be mixed and applied using at least a 1-gallon sprayer.
Yes, Temprid SC Insecticide would be a good option to use for bed bugs.
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.
Temprid SC Insecticide is labeled for crack and crevice use. Depending on what you are treating for, we would suggest a using an ant/roach gel or an aerosol instead, inside of your cabinets.
Temprid SC Insecticide is not labeled for spider mites. A better option would be something like Bifen IT.
Temprid SC Insecticide is only labeled for tufts, seams, folds, and edges of upholstered furniture. If used on the top surface it would be best to steam/shampoo the top to remove the product, then once dry it would be safe to sit back on the chair.
Temprid SC Insecticide should not be mixed with Sterifab. They are to be applied separately.
Temprid SC Insecticide can be applied to the tufts, seams and folds on your mattress and couches. It is not labeled to be sprayed on areas where individuals lay or rest. It cannot be broadcast across furniture. You can use a contact kill product such as Steri-Fab on the top resting areas of furniture.
Temprid SC Insecticide is mixed at the rate of 8 mL per gallon of water for bedbugs, and 8-16 mL for roaches.
Temprid SC is a contact kill meaning it will kill insects that have been directly sprayed. It will also leave a residual for bedbugs that walk over treated areas. It is also important to target places where they are nesting as much as possible for the best results. Temprid SC leaves a residual behind so you should not apply it more than once every 7-10 days for bedbugs. Please refer to our How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs guide for the best recommendations and treatment advice.
Temprid SC Insecticide should not be used on any furniture. It is strictly for crack and crevice treatments. If Temprid SC Insecticide was used on your couch cushions it would be advise to get your couch deep cleaned with a shampooer or steam cleaner. Keep an eye on family members and if you or anyone starts to have any type of reaction to the insecticide we would advise you seek medical attention immediately.
