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  • Asked by Jonescg from Midlothian, Va
    05/12/2014
    Q
    Can I use Talstar PL if I have shallow wells on my property?
    I have two shallow wells (75-110ft) in my yard. Is Talstar safe or could there be issues with it getting into our well water?
    A
    Talstar PL Granules do not move through the soil when applied according to the product label and no precautions are listed on the product label concerning wells and should be fine.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Christy from La Vernia, Tx
    10/12/2011
    Q
    Is it feasible to cover 2 acres with Talstar PL? Will it affect drinking water if using an underground well?
    Have tons of Scorpions and am willing to do anything to get rid of them. I am looking at using Talstar PL Granules for outside acre treatment coupled with Demon WP for outside home and foundation in addition to Demand SC for indoor spraying.
    A
    Talstar PL Granules do not move through the soil when applied according to the product label and no precautions are listed on the product label concerning wells. It is feasible to apply Talstar PL granules over the entire acre though it is probably not necessary. We recommend that you concentrate on areas where the scorpions would be most likely to harbor. Scorpions reside hidden in cracks, voids and other hidden areas during the day and are active at night. Resting areas can be identified at night using a blacklight flashlight such as the Scorpion Hunter flashlight and the scorpions will fluoresce. These areas should be treated. You should also remove trash, debris, or firewood that scorpions may be harboring in. Using the Talstar granules in your yard will also help to get rid of other insects which of course are the scorpions' food source. Removing or eliminating the scorpions' food source and reducing their harborage sites will make your property less favorable to this pest.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Buddy from Lake Jackson, Tx
    08/28/2015
    Q
    Will waiting to water Talstar PL Granules lessen effectiveness?
    If I apply Talstar today, and it doesn't rain for several days, is it going to lessen the effect when it finally does rain?
    A

    For the most effective treatment of Talstar PL Granules you want to be sure to water in at least 24 hours after application. 

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    21 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lea
    06/13/2016
    Q
    Can Talstar PL Granules be used near a well for drinking water?
    A

    We advise to apply Talstar PL Granules at least 5 feet away from the well. 

     

     

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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Amy from Ny
    12/20/2017
    Q
    How would Talstar PL Granules impact my dog?
    Our pest control company used these, but did not water them in. My dog became very sick a couple days later. If my dog ate the granules, what would happen? What are the symptoms? What is the treatment?
    A

    Talstar PL Granules, when applied as directed, should not harm pets at all.  There is only enough active ingredient to harm small insects. We would ecommend that you contact FMC, the manufacturer, at 1-800-321-1362 and your veterinarian for further assistance. 

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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Barbara from Trego, Montana
    06/25/2014
    Q
    Can I spread Talstar PL in my flower beds to kill millipedes?
    This spring, after a wet winter, most of my root type perennials were devoured by millipedes. I want to plant new plants for summer and fall. Should I spread the product before planting or does it matter?
    A

    No, Talstar PL granules should not be used in a flower bed. It is labeled mainly for turf use.

    We would recommend using Bifen IT for your ornamental plants. It can be sprayed directly on the plants and is labeled specifically for millipedes as well as various other pests as well. You will use 1 oz. of the solution per gallon of water.

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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lucyjast from Paxton, Ma.
    07/12/2012
    Q
    I live in Ma. and recently on my hemlock I found woolly adelgid. How to get rid of them?
    A
    Talstar PL granules will not help with a wooly adelgid infestation. We recommend using a product that works systemically and contains the active ingredient imidalcoprid such as Dominion 2L. When using Dominion 2L as a soil drench for Hemlock Woolly Adelgids you should use 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.) diluted in 1 pint - 1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter.    The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake.
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andy from San Marcos, Tx
    05/30/2012
    Q
    I have chickens that eat bugs and grass is Talstar safe. Also I am on well water what is the leach depth?
    A
    Talstar PL should not be used in places where the chickens will feed on the grass. Talstar P does not move through the soil more than a few inches. You should apply Talstar P at least 5 ft away from the well.
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    4 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wyatt from Bismarck, Nd
    05/30/2014
    Q
    Can you mix Talstar PL granules with water and then apply it, and if so how much per gal. of water.
    A
    Talstar PL Granules are meant to be spread and then watered in. It is not advisable to apply in that manner.
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  • Asked by Jessica
    05/30/2013
    Q
    If I plant fruiting vegetables 5 weeks after the Talstar application, will they be safe to eat 8 weeks later?
    My pest control company treated the soil in early April. I planted tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, squash, and peppers 5 weeks later in May, and the fruits will not start to set until July which will be 3 months after the Talstar granule application. Will they be safe to eat? If not, how long will it take for the soil to be safe enough for me to plant fruiting vegetables? I read that farmers use bifenthrin (Talstar's active ingredient) granules for systemic pest control in their peanuts crop. If so, are fruiting vegetables safer to eat than leafy vegetables like lettuce? Thank you.
    A
    Talstar is not labeled for use in or around Edibles. Please contact FMC at 800-321-1362 for further instructions.
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