You can mix Talstar P with Precor IGR for flea control. According to the new Talstar P product label you can make applications as spot or crack and crevice treatments to areas frequented by pets, such as under bedding, rugs, next to furniture. Vacuum prior to treatment.
What this means is that you cannot broadcast spray your entire carpet with Talstar, you must limit the treatment to "spot" treatments (areas that 2ft x 2ft or less). If you only need to spot treat certain areas you can use Talstar for fleas. If you need to broadcast over entire carpeted rooms you should choose a product which is labeled for indoor broadcast sprays such as Onslaught or Permethrin SFR.
It is not usually required to use a surfactant with Talstar P.
Talstar should not harm trees or shrubs if used according to the instructions on the product label.
Talstar P is only specifically labeled for clover mites and spider mites. It would be a good idea to get an identification of the mite species you are dealing with to be sure you choose the right product.
Talstar P (Talstar One) alone is good for perimeter treatment of general pests. For some pests you would benefit from mixing an IGR like Nyguard IGR with it. This prevents young insects (such as fleas, roaches, mosquitoes) from maturing into reproducing adults.
Yes, Talstar P is pet safe if used according to the instructions on the product label. Pets must be kept out of the area during application and until all surfaces are thoroughly dry.
You should not spray Talstar P (or allow drift of spray) to contact herbs or any other edibles. If this is not possible, we would not recommend using it in this area.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is an insecticide, not an herbicide and will not harm any plants or vegetation. If you are looking to target Poison Ivy or Poison Oak you could use Gordons Trimec Classic or a non selective like Roundup QuikPro.
The Talstar manufacturer recommends that you wait one year before planting edible plants in a treated area or that you remove and replace the soil for immediate planting.
Talstar P should be applied 24 hours before rainfall or irrigation. After that point, you can irrigate your lawn on a normal schedule.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied with the sprayer set to a mist or fan/cone spray for good coverage.
As long as you are using the Talstar P at the proper dilution rate in the tank, the metering rate would just be dependent on how quickly you are walking during application. Unfortunatley, we do not carry Stihl blowers so we cannot give you an exact answer. However, we can thell you that with our Solo 451 blower, we suggest a metereing rate of 2 (from a range of 1-4) for a normal pace during application. For most applications, you will mix 0.5-1 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft.
No, Talstar will not discolor or otherwise harm composite decking if applied as directed on the product label.