Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Jim from Montgomery
    03/14/2019
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    Is Talstar P Insecticide safe around birds?
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    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 Laura from Inman
    06/03/2018
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    Can I spray Talstar P with dew on the ground?
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    Talstar P can be applied on the ground when there is a small amount of dew. Allow to fully dry prior to rain fall, 24 hrs.

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  • Asked by Tonyette from Copperhill,tn
    06/12/2018
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    What can I use for general pest control that won't harm my cats?
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    Talstar P is our most popular product for general pest control.  It is labeled for over 75 different pests and can be used indoors and outdoors.  It is safe for cats and other pets if used as directed.  Cats need to be kept out of the area during application and until all surfaces are dry.  It is fine for them to return to the area once it is dry. 

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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.
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    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 Sam from Richmond, Va
    07/12/2018
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    How much Talstar P should I mix to eliminate roaches?
    On the label it says to mix it to .5 however on the website it says no numbers greater than .06. There's nothing specifically about roaches but we're judging off of around the size of cicadas scorpions earwigs etc. what would you suggest? This is for inside use
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    For roach control using Talstar P, we would recommend using the higher rate of 1 oz. of Talstar P per gallon of water. Keep in mind that you should not rely on a spray like Talstar P as the only product you are using to eliminate a roach infestation. We also recommend using a roach bait gel and an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) for the most complete roach control. We sell these items together in our Roach Control Kits. Please take a few moments to review our online Roach Treatment Guide for more tips.

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  • Asked by Don from Carrol County Miss.
    01/07/2019
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    Is Talstar P a good and longest lasting product that will kill pine beetles and bark beetles?
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    We generally recommend using a pyrethroid such as Talstar P Professional Insecticide or Permethrin SFR as a preventative treatment in late spring/summer before egg hatch to protect trees. If trees are badly infested, then they should be removed and either chipped or burned.

    Keep in mind that trees which become infested with bark beetles are almost always susceptible due to some other existing weakness such as drought or disease.
     

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  • Asked by Frederick
    04/14/2010
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    What is the difference between Phantom and Talstar P?
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    Phantom is a non-repellent insecticide that also has a transfer effect and is especially useful for insects that are social or extra sensitive like ants, roaches or bedbugs. Talstar P on the other hand will have a faster knockdown rate and is a bit more versatile as it can be used in more areas and for a wider variety of insects. When trying to decide which insecticide to use you need to know: 1. What are you trying to eliminate? 2. What areas need to be treated? After you answer those questions, read the product labels to make sure the pest and the treatment area are both listed. If you still need help deciding you can call us at 866-581-7378.

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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 Karen
    07/20/2011
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    Can I mix Talstar and NYguard IGR in the same application for better pest control?
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 Nilda from Miami, Florida
    10/06/2011
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    My pest control guy sprayed Talstar on my fruit trees...lychees & mango! Help!
    The first thing I told this guy is that I wanted to make sure that whatever he used on my fruit trees was safe because we eat from them. Now he tells me he used Talstar and I've been reading it's not to be used on fruit trees or any edible plants. What can I do now?? Can this stuff be rinsed off??? Please help.
    A
    Any fruit that was sprayed should be discarded. Please call the manufacturer of Talstar, FMC, for further instructions 800-321-1362.
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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?
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    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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  • Asked by Brian from Pittsburgh, Pa
    01/30/2012
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    Dogs eat stink bugs, safe to use Talstar P?
    My dogs tend to eat stink bugs. I know Talstar P is safe around pets once it has dried, but I am concerned that when I spray my screened in porch my dogs will continue to eat the stink bugs that were killed by the Talstar P. Are there any concerns here?
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    Talstar, when mixed according to the product label with water is only strong enough to kill small insects, like ants or stink bugs. Your dogs would have to eat huge amounts of stinks bugs at one time to have any type of negative effect on them. In most cases your dogs would not be able to consume enough stinkbugs that have come into contact with treated areas for there to be any cause for concern.
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  • Asked by Pat from Memphis, Tn
    06/11/2012
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    What can be used to eliminate zoysia mite?
    Started seeing this in my lawn in Memphis last year. Paid professional lawn care co to eliminate, which seemed to work after spraying twice. Don't know what they used, but it's back again this year. Was a bit pricey and could probably do it myself if I knew what to use.
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    Talstar P is our most popular product for control of zoysia mites. You will need to dilute 1 fl oz of Talstar P per gallon of water and apply the dilution over 1,000 sq ft.
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  • Asked by Ray from Philadelphia, Pa
    06/25/2012
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    Can I use Talstar P for Fleas?
    My mother in laws cat recently had fleas and now my "m.i.l" wants to treat the whole house for fleas.
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    Talstar p should not be used for indoor flea control because it is restricted to cracks and crevices indoors. Ultracide would be a much better choice for indoor flea control. It is our recommendation and industry standard that you vacuum immediately before the application of Ultracide and every day or every other day after the application for the next two weeks. Vacuums can physically remove a decent percentage of flea eggs that are in the carpet, along with much of the organic crud that the flea larvae feed on.  The vacuum will also stimulate the flea adults still in their pupa form to quickly emerge as the adult, and at this point perhaps be sucked up in the vacuum or exposed to the Ultraicde application.  After two weeks most infestations require that you do a second application of the Ultracide and continue with the vacuuming. You should use a product that is registered to use on your pets for fleas such as Frontline or Advantage. Talstar P can be used effectively outdoors for places where your pets may frequent and also moist shady areas where fleas are likely to develop. Treating outdoors will help prevent your pets from re-infesting your home.
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  • Asked by David from Winter Garde, Fl
    03/03/2013
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    Is there a universal product to kill ants/roaches/silverfish?
    I live in Florida and want to find something to control the insects in this area. We have a big problem with ants, not sure which kind. They are blank and small. Mounds are abundant on the ground. We just moved here, but the season will come shortly for roaches as well, and we ocassionaly see silverfish.
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    Our most popular general use product is called Talstar.  It is widely used by pest control companies because it is labeled for almost every insect you could have a problem with (including ants, roaches and silverfish) and you can use it outside the home as well as inside, it is odorless and very safe for use around children and pets.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water in a one gallon hand pump sprayer.  It will last for 60 to 90 days outside in between treatments.  It is also labeled for lawn and ornamental use, and can be used on trees, plants, bushes and shrubs for all sorts of ornamental pests including Japanese beetles, mosquitoes, and other leaf eating pests.

    For mounding ants in the yard you may also want to consider using a bit such as Extinguish Plus. The bait will kill both the workers and other ants in the colony and sterilize the queens so the mounds won't keep moving and popping up in other places. (by using just a topical spray such as Talstar, only the ants that contact the treated areas are killed but the other ants that remain in the colony usually just move and make a new mound).

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  • Asked by Mike from Norco La
    03/25/2013
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    Talstar was sprayed on my garden soil. How long before I can plant vegetables?
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    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.
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  • Asked by Sherry from Mobile, Al
    05/10/2013
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    Does Talstar do an adequate job of killing mole crickets?
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    Yes, Talstar P does a fantastic job treating mole crickets.

    Mole Cricket adults:Achieving acceptable control of adult mole crickets is difficult because preferred grass areas are subject to continuous invasion during the early spring by this extremely active stage. Applications should be made as late in the day as possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water immediately after treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate
    before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insecticide will be maximized. Grass areas that receive pressure from adult mole crickets should be treated at peak egg hatch to ensure optimum control of subsequent nymph populations (see below).

    Mole Cricket nymphs: Grass areas that received intense adult mole cricket pressure in the spring should be treated immediately prior to peak egg hatch. Optimal control is achieved at this time because young nymphs are more susceptible to insecticides and they are located near the soil surface where the insecticide is most concentrated. Control of larger, more damaging, nymphs later in the
    year may require both higher application rates and more frequent applications to maintain acceptable control. Applications should be made as late in the day as possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water immediately after treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insecticide will be maximized.

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  • Asked by Craig from Nc
    08/07/2013
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    Can I put Talstar directly on my dog?
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    Talstar is not labeled to be applied to any type of animal.  If you are trying to treat your dog for felase we do carry several products that are labeled for use on dogs, you can find them here.  Our most popular product is the PetCor Flea Spray.  Petcor Flea Spray contains Precor IGR, an insect growth regulator that targets fleas in the egg and larval stages of development. As a result, pre-adult fleas cannot produce new infestations of breeding, biting adults.
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