Tengard SFR is labeled for bagworms and mixed at 4-8 fl oz per 100 gallons of water and is safe for evergreens.
It is important to start control methods before a major infestation occurs. Once the bagworms have matured and have formed the "bag" most chemical control methods will no longer work.
You can manually control bagworms by simply plucking them off of the infested trees and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water or squishing them. This control method is most useful during fall, winter and early spring, before the eggs inside the bag have hatched.
Chemical control may be achieved when the larvae are small and just emerging from the over-wintering bag. Use a concentrated liquid insecticide such as Talstar or Tempo. Foliage should be thoroughly wetted with the insecticide spray in order to achieve thorough coverage. When doing an insecticide treatment, timing is key. To find out the correct time of year to treat for bagworms in your region contact you local Cooperative Extension office. These offices can prove to be invaluable when treating for insect pests.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide should not be applied in a pressure washer. We do offer a Chapin Slide Pump #6002 that reaches over 30 ft which is real helpful for tree applications.
Tengard SFR Termiticide Insecticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years if stored in a cool dry place away from extreme hot or cold temperatures.
When using Tengard in a dial n spray hose end sprayer, you want to set the dial to 1 oz per 1 gallon of water for 1000 sq. feet of treatment.
While Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled for bed bugs, it is only part of a bed bug treatment program. We recommend doing a full treatment with one of our Bed Bug Kits, so that you will have everything you need to do a thorough treatment. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs article for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is not labeled to treat bedbugs. We suggest applying the products in one of our Bedbug Kits. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Bedbugs Treatment Article.
The mixing ratio for Tengard SFR Termiticide Insecticide is 1 2/3 fl. oz. per gallon of water. You would use about 6.6 oz in a 4 gallon sprayer.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled to be applied to non-bearing fruit trees only, with nut trees there is a harvest interval but as the edible portion is encased in a shell it is not being sprayed directly. It cannot be applied to anything edible. If vegetables were sprayed by accident it would be recommended to discard them.
Tengard SFR would not be recommend for mosquito control, however Talstar P would and is our top product for mosquito control as well as many other pests. You would use 1 oz per gallon of water so 3oz for your 3 gallon sprayer. You can see other tips on how best to eliminate mosquitoes in our Mosquito Control Guide.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled to be used as a dip for dogs. You will mix 4 oz per 20 gallons of water. Make sure all areas are soaked to skin. Let drip dry on animal. Do not rinse off.
Yes, Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide will kill scorpions both by contact and with the oil that is in the insecticide, however Tengard will not have as long a residual as many other insecticides that are popular for this pest. Our Scorpion Control Kit includes Demand CS, which is water-based and micro-encapsulated to hold up better in sunlight, heat, and rainfall, plus a UV flashlight to help spot scorpions at night and glue boards to help trap and monitor scorpions.