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  • Asked by Mark
    01/13/2012
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    What would be the best killer for deer ticks?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Dee from Quinlan, Tx
    07/03/2012
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    What is the best product to help eliminate spiders from neglected property including in trees?
    I have just recently bought about 4 acres of land (no house) ,which is about 1/4 mile from a lake, which has not been kept up in a very long time. The grass, ivy, and bugs have had free reign during that time. I purchased the deltagard from you for the chiggers and other ground insects and it's worked great! There are MANY spiders on the land, both on the ground and in the trees. They literally land on you if you walk underneath the trees. I have access to a pressure washer to use to spray the trees (especially around the firepit and patio area). The 3 trees that I would be spraying are 100 year old oaks. I don't, however, want to hurt the trees or the birds. Do you have a liquid insecticide that I could use for this?
    A
    Talstar P would be a good choice to use outdoors to help control spiders. It is important to remember that Talstar P does not give an immediate knockdown but instead works over a period of several hours to kill spiders that have come into contact with the product. Talstar P will also help to get rid of the insects that spiders feed on and that will help to stop new spiders from moving in. You can spray the lawn, trees and other plants with Talstar P.
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  • Asked by Moses from Miami, Florida
    07/17/2012
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    In what proportion do I mix Talstar P for spraying in the house? And also in the Yard?
    A
    The Talstar P product label allows you to use 1/4 fl oz - 1 fl oz per gallon of water for indoor and outdoor spraying. We recommend using the 1 fl oz per gallon of water usage rate for the fastest knockdown and longest lasting residual. Please refer to the Talstar P product label for complete usage instructions.
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  • Asked by Lyn from Tampa Florida
    03/15/2015
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    Once we spray our entire outdoor yard with Talstar, how long before we can let the pets back outside?
    A
    Talstar P can be safely used around pets as long as you follow the label instructions; all pets need to be out of the area while application is being made and they can return as soon as the application is dry.
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  • Asked by Tom from Alvarado Texas
    05/08/2015
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    Can I spray Talstar P inside the house to get rid od fleas and should I spray all of the carpet or just edges
    A
    Talstar can only be applied indoors to cracks and crevices. We recommend the Indoor flea kit.
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  • Asked by J. from Raymondville
    04/30/2016
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    Will Talstar kill the kissing bug?
    I've seen a couple of those kissing bugs out at night...so I'm looking for something to spray outside
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Gloria from Towanda, Ks
    06/07/2016
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    Is Talstar P harmful to fowl?
    I have ducks and chickens in my yard but I need to spray for bag worms. Will this harm them?
    A

    Talstar P is labeled to be used in poultry houses and chicken pens so it should not harm your chickens or ducks. You must make sure that they are out of the area while you apply the Talstar P, and then they can return to the area as soon as it is dry. 

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  • Asked by Barbara from Miami
    07/24/2016
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    Will Talstar kill chiggers?
    A

    Yes, Talstar P is labeled to kill chiggers. You will mix one ounce per gallon per 1,000 sq ft and it has an outdoor residual of 30 days.

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  • Asked by Jeff from Colorado Springs, Co
    02/16/2017
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    What kind of mites does Talstar P kill ?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Loren from Galesburg, Il
    04/21/2018
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    Can an Ortho Dial and Spray be used to spread Talstar P?
    Have sod webworms and need to spray 15000 sq ft lawn. If so what setting?
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    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.

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  • Asked by Joshua from San Angelo
    06/19/2018
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    Is Talstar P safe to use around a restaurant kitchen area?
    A

    Yes, you can use Talstar P in both food/feed and non-food/feed areas of food-handling establishments like restaurants as a spot or crack and crevice spray. Be sure this is not while the restaurant is in operation, and that you are not contaminating food, utensils, or food-handling surfaces. Please see Page 6 of the product label for complete directions on using Talsar in Food/Feed Establishments.

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  • Asked by B.j. from Dallas, Pa
    06/26/2018
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    Is Talstar P the best way to kill fungus gnats and keep them from returning?
    Our 'yard' is roughly 1/2 acre in size and there is one 20'x20' wet spot that rarely dries. There is a second area(a swale) that sometimes collects some rain water as well.
    A

    Talstar P (Talstar One) is a great product to use for fungus gnat control. It is to be used inside and outside the home, but will only kill the adults as the larvae is protected in its egg form much like a chicken egg is protected until cracked. To control the larvae you would need to mix the NyGuard IGR (birth control) in with the Talstar. NyGuard is labeled for fungus gnats as well as a large variety of other insects to sterilize the adults from being able to lay viable larvae. This will control the population drastically in keeping new ones from developing. You should mix 1 ounce of Talstar P with 4 ml of NyGuard IGR to each gallon of water you use. Talstar P can be used as a broadcast over the entire lawn or just as a perimeter treatment. You will want to focus on the mulch bed area and the underside of shrubs, bushes, or trees in the area. It is completely safe to spray on ornamentals. In the garage area, spray as crack and crevice and focus on damp areas/reducing the water/moisture. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

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  • Asked by Joel from Alexandria
    07/06/2018
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    Can you use Talstar in a mist blower, or only in a sprayer?
    Looking for mosquito control.
    A

    Talstar is a great option for mosquito control and can be used in either a mist blower or a sprayer.

     

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  • Asked by Jim from Montgomery
    03/14/2019
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    Is Talstar P Insecticide safe around birds?
    A

    For outdoor use the Talstar P will be safe for animals of all kinds once dry. For indoor use if you have pet birds, we recommend removing the birds from the home while you treat and for at least 4-6 hours to give plenty of time for the product to dry and air out. Birds are more sensitive to chemicals and smells so keeping them out of the treatment areas for longer than pets like dogs and cats is recommended. If you have any safety concerns regarding its use around your birds please take info on the product to your birds vet for consultation. 

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  • Asked by Mike
    07/16/2010
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    Will Talstar P harm small lizards and geckos that live outside around our house?
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    If the lizards are sprayed directly with the Talstar P it may cause them harm. If they travel over dried deposits of the Talstar P it would be less likely to cause any issues.
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  • Asked by Dave
    07/09/2011
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    I have tomato plants growing two feet from were I sprayed Talstar P. Are the tomatoes safe to eat?
    A
    As long as you didn't spray the tomato plants with Talstar P , they should be safe to eat. Talstar P does not move through the soil and will not translocate.
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  • Asked by Karen
    07/20/2011
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    Can I mix Talstar and NYguard IGR in the same application for better pest control?
    A
    Absolutely! NyGuard and Talstar can be mixed into the same gallon of water and sprayed for control of Fleas, Stored Product Pests, listed Roaches (German, Asian, and Brown-banded), Crickets, Litter Beetles, and Flying Insects.
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  • Asked by Roger from Alachua, Fl
    08/09/2011
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    What is best to use to kill chinch bugs that are in our St. Augustine grass? How to mix, if mixing is needed.
    Our grass is brown down the middle of our lawn and in other spots around the yard. At certain times of the year is worst than others. We have replanted new grass and added nutrients, but the problem still exists.
    A

    Talstar P is our best selling product for chinch bug control. The key is to use lots of water to carry the Talstar P down to the thatch layer underneath the grass, where the chinch bugs do the damage. Please read the product label for proper use instructions.

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  • Asked by Todd
    10/05/2011
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    Can I pour Talstar around a tree to try and poison the pests within?
    I have seen signs of the emerald ash borer on our property. Now I also am seeing signs of the asian longhorn beetle in our maple and pine trees. If I pour this around the tree and the tree drinks it up will it then kill these pests as they eat the wood from the inside? I have never seen these bugs on the outside of the tree but the signs of the asian longhorn beetle are hard to miss.
    A
    Talstar P will not work as a systemic insecticide and will not eliminate insects inside the tree. You will need to purchase a product that contains imidacloprid such as Merit 75 WSP, Adonis 75 WSP, Adonis 2F, Dominion 2L, Criterion 75 WSP and Fertilome Tree and Shrub Systemic. Each of these products will work systemically to help treat for Emerald Ash Borers and Asian Long Horned Beetles but the application and usage rate will vary so you should read the product label of the product you are considering and make sure you are comfortable with the application before purchasing. Systemic products can take several weeks to translocate through a plant. Trees that have not been infested with these beetles can be protected with topical bark sprays like the Talstar P. We recommend you contact your local cooperative extension office and speak to the master gardener or entomologist on staff to find out when the best time to apply a systemic and/or a bark spray would be as this varies from region to region. Heavily infested trees may need to be taken down and chipped or burned to help save the neighboring trees.
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  • Asked by Arnold from Kona, Hi
    12/06/2011
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    I know Talstar when dry is pet safe; however, if i use it in my yard and it rains what are the effects then?
    A
    Once Talstar has had a chance to dry completely it will not reconstitute and it will not pose a higher risk to your pets when it rains.
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