Talstar P would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor tick control. We also recommend adding an insect growth regulator such as Archer IGR to Talstar to stop the ticks from being able to mature while you are trying to eliminate the infestation. You will use 1 oz of Talstar + 1oz of Archer IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft area. Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area where exposure to ticks may occur. Use more water (not more product) when treating areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. All of your pets should be treated with a product that is specifically labeled for use on pets for tick control.
You can also help by creating a "tick safe zone" in your yard. You should have an area that is at least 9 ft wide between your yard and any wooded area. Trim back trees to allow as much sunlight as possible into your yard. Keep grass as short. Remove as much leaf litter as possible. A clearly defined, well manicured border between your yard and any wooded areas or weedy lots will reduce the chance of ticks infesting your yard.
You can use a hose-end sprayer to apply Talstar P. You shoul use 1 oz per 1000 sq ft, and we recommend using 1-3 gallons of water per 1,000 sq ft. Keep in mind that it is most important to use the correct amount of concentrate and then think of the water as a carrier, so it is better to use a bit more water than to use too little. For example, to treat half your yard, you would use 7.5 oz at a rate no higher than 1 oz per gal of water, but usually it is best to use a rate of 0.3 or 0.5 oz per gal of water with a hose-end sprayer. You can always start with a small area and test using just water to get an idea for how heavily you tend to spray and how fast you walk when spraying.
Yes, Talstar P can be used outdoors for kissing bugs, as well as various other pests as well. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Talstar P(Talstar One) will kill deer flies that come in direct contact with the treated surfaces.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is specifically listed for only clover mites and spider mites in/around homes and yards and also mites in animal facilities only.
When using Talstar P, the mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water. This will generally treat 1000 sq. ft. For your lawn, you will need to fill up your sprayer at least three times to complete your entire lawn. The pint size of Talstar P would make 16 gallons of solution and treat 16,000 sq ft.
Both non-repellents and repellent insecticides will eventually eradicate the pests that the products are labeled for. Non-repellents allow more time for the insects to be able to take the product back to their colony and transfer the product among each other. "Repellent" insecticides, such as Talstar P, are not detected until the insect you're treating comes in contact with the product - it will give off a "tingling" sansation or so to the insect but by then it will be too late for the insect. Eventually both types of products will work as long as the right amount of product is being used. Talstar P is a great choice to someone beginning to do their own pest control. Please see our Pest Library for more detailed information about specific pests.
Talstar P is a excellent option for boxelder bugs. Be sure to spray around the perimeter of the home, around windows, doors, etc. where the bugs could get indoors. You should treat in late Summer and Fall once a month until the first frost. This product can also be used indoors around the perimeter of your home. The mixing ratio is 1 fl. oz. per gallon of water.
Be sure that you do not expect rain for at least 2 hours after Talstar P (Talstar One) application. Once dried Talstar leaves a residual for 2-3 months.
Our most popular general pest control product is called Talstar P. It is safe for indoor use around baseboards, cracks and crevices as well as for outdoor applications. It has minimum mild odor that dissipates by the time it's dry which can take up to two hours. Once the area treated is completely dry it is safe for everyone to go back including children and pets. It is a liquid concentrate and you can mix it at a rate of 1 oz per gallon of water for your first application and follow up at a rate of 0.5 oz per gallon of water. Indoors it can last up to 90 days and 30 days outdoors.