Temprid SC Insecticide - Questions & Answers

There is no valid reason to mix Temprid SC and Talstar P together.  Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Temprid SC already contains a synthetic pyrethroid, so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.

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.

Yes, Temprid SC is safe for use around animals if used as directed. Be sure to keep pets out of the area while you are doing treatments. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for your pets to return to the area.

Temprid SC will kill bedbugs that walk over treated areas but it is also important to target places where they are nesting as much as possible for the best results.

The reason an application of Temprid SC is safe once dry is because when it is dry the product as adhered to the surface and will not be so easily removed.  While it is still wet it would be easy for the cat to ingest it if they were to lick the area.  It only takes a small amount of the active ingredient to harm an insect but for a cat they would have to either physically ingest a large portion of the actual product or at least their weight in bugs that died after contacting Temprid.

The Temprid should dry clear on any surface it is sprayed on, however every hardwood floor and furniture surface can be a little different. Once the product has dried it is still on the surface, but any attempt to clean the surface other than with a vaccuum or broom will remove the product. Any washing of the hardwoods and furniture would pull the product up. The Temprid is normally sprayed around baseboards but not across open floors as these are not areas that bed bugs hide. If some is on the hardwood itself you can wipe this up but do not clean the baseboards or too close to its edges.

Temprid SC has a supplemental product label which you can see on the Temrpid SC product page on our website or by clicking here: supplemental product label. This label specifically deals with bedbugs and how to use Temprid SC for bedbug treatments.

When mixing Temprid SC, you can use regular tap water. It is mixed at 8 ml per gallon of water for most applications per 1,000 sq ft area. Please refer to the product label for complete mixing and application instructions.

Bat bugs are treated very similar to bed bugs. Bats are their preferred host, but this does not negate them from humans. They do tend to come once the bats are gone because they are looking for a host. We would recommend using Temprid SC as a treatment for the rooms. You will mix 16 mL per gallon of water and treat in the room that has the bugs as well as all the surrounding rooms to prevent them from spreading. This will be applied with a pump sprayer. You will do this every 10-14 days until you do not see any activity for 30 days. We would also recommend using Cimexa Dust in the wall voids. You will do a couple of puffs per wall outlet and light plate with a hand duster. You will do this in all the wall voids of the home.

Since bedbugs can live in wall voids, behind baseboards and in other hidden areas you will have to do more than steam the carpets, though steaming the carpets can help. We recommend using a hand duster to apply dust insecticide such as Cimexa dust to the wall voids and power outlets. We also recommend using a spray in the cracks and crevices around the baseboards and other areas such as Temprid SC to eliminate hidden bedbugs as they emerge from hiding. Because no one is living there the bedbugs can be dormant which could prolong control efforts.

Absolutely,  Temprid and most all concentrates that we sell have a 3 to 5 year shelf life.  Many concentrates contain different active ingredients, some heavier than others which is why they can separate if left on a shelf for a few months.  It is no problem though.  Just shake the bottle for about 10 to 15 seconds and the solution will reset and look normal.

The only time you need to be certified and licensed is when there are restrictions for purchase in a specific state or if you plan to treat someone else's home or property for profit. As a homeowner, you may apply Diatomaceous Earth and Temprid SC to your own home without being certified/licensed in Indiana.

Temprid SC and Suspend SC are both products that contain different active ingredients that are classified as a synthetic pyrethroid so they really are very similar in the way that they work. Unlike Suspend, Temprid offers a unique dual mode of action by combining two powerful and effective residual insecticides: beta-cyfluthrin and imidacloprid. (Imidacloprid is in a different class of insecticides, neonicotinoids.) The result is Temprid, which provides quick knockdown and long residual control and works great for resistance strains of some pests.  It all comes down more to what you are treating for when deciding which would be best for your situation. Feel free to contact our Customer Service at 866-581-7378 M-F 9a-5p EST for further assistance with your specific situation.

Temprid SC would be mixed at 16 ml per gallons of water and applied at a low-pressure setting along baseboards, window and door frames, on the underside of furniture, behind bookshelves, and in other problem areas as listed on the product label. Residual sprays need to be reapplied every month to every 3 months, depending on the level of infestation. It is also a good idea to alternate products with different active ingredients each application. This will help prevent the roaches from quickly building up a resistance to any single active ingredient. Please take a moment to read How To Get Rid Of Roaches for more tips and advise.

There is hope! We would recommend using Temprid SC.  Temprid will treat even resistant bed bugs.

Temprid SC Insecticide residual can last up to 6 months. If you treating a current pest issue like Bed Bugs, you wan to treat once every 7 days until you go 30 days without seeing evidence. 

Temprid SC is not labeled for turf and ornamental treatment so we cannot recommend it for use on your rose bushes for Japanese beetles.  However, our most popular product for general pest control is Talstar, and it is labeled for indoor and outdoor use like the Temprid SC.  The Talstar though is labeled for lawn and ornamentals as well and is one of our most popular products for Japanese beetle control.  It is perfectly fine to apply Talstar to your rose bushes.

Temprid SC is labeled for mosquitoes and should do a good job for you. Treat with spray or mist around landscape plants, turf and ground cover, under decks, around building foundations, and other places where mosquitoes may rest.  

Temprid SC Insecticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored in a cool dry place. Most chemicals do not provide expiration dates. Instead, they provide the date of manufacturing on their bottles. 

After treating a home with Temprid SC you will want to wait until the product has had time to completely dry, or at least 1-2 hours. Once dry you can return to your home and resume normal activity safely.