We recommend that you apply the Temprid SC while your skin is covered and only apply to listed cracks and crevices on the product label. Please let us know if you need anything else.
We do not recommend treating the trees with Temprid SC for termite control. Termites do not normally attack live, healthy trees so you most likely will not find any products that will work as a ground barrier around the trees. Most people are primarily concerned with protecting the big investment, their home, and Termidor SC would be the product to use for that. It is only labeled to be used adjacent to the structure though. Please take a moment to read over our article on "How to do a Termite Treatment" for complete details. Termidor SC can be applied up against the structure (1ft up and 1 ft out) for a perimeter for ant control.
Termidor SC is not known to leech through the soil. You will need to follow the Termidor SC product label which has specific instructions for treating near a well to avoid any contamination issues:
TREATMENT AROUND WELLS OR CISTERNS: Do not contaminate wells or cisterns.
Structures With Wells/Cisterns Inside Foundations: Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a structure can only be treated using the following techniques:
1. Do not apply within 5 feet of any well or cistern by rodding and/or trenching or by the backfill method. Treat soil between 5 and 10 feet from the well or cistern by the backfill method only. Treatment of soil adjacent to water pipes within 3 feet of grade should only be done by the backfill method.
a) Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material or into a wheelbarrow.
b) Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of solution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench, or 1 gallon per 1.0 cubic feet of soil. Mix thoroughly into the soil taking care to contain the liquid and prevent runoff or spillage.
c) After the treated soil has absorbed the solution, replace the soil into the trench.
Structures With Adjacent Wells/Cisterns and/or Other Water Bodies: Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water sources such as wells, cisterns, surface ponds, streams, and other bodies of water and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment recommendations listed below prior to making an application.
1. Prior to treatment, if feasible, expose the water pipes) coming from the well to the structure, if the pipes) enter the structure within 3 feet of grade.
2. Prior to treatment applicators are advised to take precautions to limit the risk of applying the termiticide into subsurface drains that could empty into any bodies of water. These precautions include evaluating whether application of the termiticide to the top of the footer may result in contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as depth to the drain system and soil type and degree of compaction should be taken into account in determining the depth of treatment.
3. When appropriate (i.e., on the water side of the structure), the treated backfill technique (described above) can also be used to minimize off-site movement of termiticide.
Temprid SC would be a great product use in combination with other products needed to effectively eliminate bed bugs. There is not a Temprid Ultra but there is a Tempo SC Ultra, the active ingredient of which is also in the Temprid. Please refer to our How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs guide for the best recommendations and treatment advice.
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.
Temprid SC and Tekko Pro are 2 different products. Temprid SC is an insecticide that provides quick knockdown and long residual control of many different insect pests. Tekko Pro is an insect growth regulator (IGR), which does not kill anything, but stops juvenile pests from growing into adults so that they are unable to reproduce. These two products may be used together in the same tank mix to give you both actions in one spray.
Yes, any kkind of mopping, steaming, or scrubbing the areas that Temprid SC has been applied to will pull the product off the baseboards once it has dried. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
There is no valid reason to mix the Temprid SC with the Cy-Kick CS as they are both synthetic pyrethrins that would work just fine on their own. You should never mix 2 insecticides together unless both labels specifically state they are safe for mixing. Insecticides are very specifically formulated to work with certain ratios and adding any other chemical to the mix can offset the ability of the product to work properly.
Yes Temprid SC would be a great product to use in rotation with Talstar P for clover mites and most any other general insect control around the home as well. While Talstar is our go-to product for clover mites, using a product like Temprid in rotation is great due to its dual active ingredient to help combat any resistance issues and offer a little longer residual as well.
Temprid SC Insecticide must be used within 24 hours of mixing with water, it cannot be stored and used later. After this time the product would breakdown and not be very effective. To get best results only mix what is needed at a time, use within 24 hours, and make a new batch if further treatment is needed 7-10 days after the initial treatment depending on the target pest.
No, Temprid SC is not labeled to be used on shoes or clothing.
You will mix 8 ml of Temprid SC Insecticide and 1 oz of Gentrol per gallon of water.
Neither Temprid SC Insecticide nor Gentrol IGR can be broadcast across carpets. When you are treating for bed bugs, it is not usually necessary to treate entire carpeted areas. Treatments should be direted to the cracks and crevices around the room where they are known to hide. Please review our guide here for the best treatment methods to eliminate bed bugs.
Unfortunately, Temprid SC is not labeled to be used on any carpet surfaces and that would include a cat's scratching post. Please let us know if we can be of any further assitance.
Temprid SC Insecticide can be mixed in smaller amounts of water as long as the dilution rate is halved as well so that should be fine.
There are not any temperature restrictions on when Temprid SC can be applied, except that you should not use insecticides when temperatures are near, at, or below freezing. The best time of day to apply is early in the day or in late afternoon. Applications also need to be done when there isn't any rain expected for 24 hrs and the winds are calm to ensure the product has had time to dry. Please follow the label instructions for details on your treatment.
Temprid SC should only be applied to indoor cracks and crevices when children, pets and others are not present. Once the product has completely dried, they can re-enter.
The shelf life of the Temprid SC in original bottle is 3 years if stored in a cool dry area.
Temprid SC Insecticide typically dries within 1 to 2 hours.
Temprid SC Insecticide would not be recommended to be used for fleas inside as you cannot broadcast it on interior surfaces such as carpets. You can only apply in cracks and crevices for indoor applications. We would recommend our Indoor Flea Kit instead. Here is a great video on how to use our Indoor Kit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxC8Uw8QbOM
Temprid SC Insecticide can be tank mixed with Gentrol IGR. You will mix 8ml of Temprid SC and 1 fl oz of Gentrol IGR per gallon of water. Temprid SC can be applied once a week and Gentrol can be applied once every two weeks. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Bedbugs for a successful eradication program.
