Temprid SC is labeled to be applied in the seams, folds, and tufts of mattresses and cushions of the infested area.
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.
Temprid SC Insecticide cannot be sprayed in air vents.
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.
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 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.
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 one of the best products for roaches and other pests. You can treat outdoors, one foot up on the foundation and one foot out on the ground. Indoors, you can spray on baseboards areas and cracks and crevices. If you are dealing with German roaches, we would recommend to use something like our Roach Control Kit Rotation A.
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 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.
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.
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.