According to the Talstar P product label:
Chinch Bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Irrigation of the grass area before treatment will optimize the penetration of the insecticide to the area where the chinch bugs are located. Use higher volume applications if the thatch layer is excessive or if a relatively long
mowing height is being maintained. Chinch Bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher application rates (Up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square feet) may be required to control populations that contain both nymphs and adults during the middle of the summer.
Talstar P is a great general use insecticide that can be used both inside and outside for over 75 different pests. It only kills the insects that contact a treated surface. Dominion 2L is a non repellent termiticide that can also be used a systemic insecticide for the listed pests. Dominion will help to eliminate more than just want contacts a treated surface or treated soil, social insects will crawl over the product without detecting it, and spread it to each other by touch and food sharing, eventually eliminating the entire infestation.
How long it takes the insects to die after they come into contact with a treated area will depend on a number of factors. It will depend on the maturity of the insect and type of insect as well as how long they stayed on the treated area, how long it has been since the area was treated and the concentration that was used to treat the area. Typically it can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a day or so for them to die
Talstar P (Talstar One) is not an instant kill for roaches so it will take time to eliminate them with the product and an IGR. The roaches also have to come in contact with the area that is treated with Talstar P. If you are not seeing success with this product and have been using it for a while, we would recommend using a product with a different active ingredient, such as Demand CS. We would also recommend adding a roach bait gel to your treatment program, if you are not already using one. Please see our Roach Treatment Guide for more information and tips.
Talstar P is the #1 recommended product for bagworm control. You will need to use 1 oz. of Talstar per gallon of water. Applications should start in April and continue monthly through June. Be sure foliage is sprayed thoroughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage. Talstar can be applied with a hose end sprayer, but it is best to use a hand pump sprayer if possible to ensure the most even coverage.
There is no valid reason to mix Suspend SC and Talstar P together. Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Suspend SC already contains a synthetic pyrethroid, so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.
We recommend applying Talstar anytime of the day EXCEPT during the middle of the day. The key with mosquitoes is to apply to the underside of the leaves as that is where the adults lay during the day.
Yes, Talstar P will be a great choice for treating listed areas for Japanese Beetles. You will mix 1 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be dispersed in a hose end applicator. You will mix 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. Please set your applicator to fit manufacturer settings accordingly.
Yes, Talstar P is labeled to kill and control wasps. The mixing rate is 1 fl oz per gallon of water. This will last for 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors.
You can mix Talstar P with an herbicide as long as there are no restrictions on the label for the other product that you are using. We recommend performing a small jar test for compatibility any time you are using two new products together for the first time. Be mindful that you are only applying your herbicide in the correct areas.
No, Talstar P (Talstar One) cannot be sprayed as a broadcast on carpet, it is strictly a crack and crevice application along baseboards, under cabinets, behind appliances, around windows, doors, etc. Please let us know what pest you are targeting so that we can make a specific recommendation for you.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can kill grasshoppers including lubbers.
An insecticide like Talstar P would be a great option for you for all of these pests, along with many others. It is recommended to also use an insect growth regulator (IGR) like Archer IGR for fleas and ticks to stop them from reproducing. Both of these products can be applied with a hand pump sprayer. You may also want to look over our Pest Prevention Guide for more information.
Talstar P is mixed at the rate of 0.5 to 1.0 fl oz per gallon of water, so a gallon of the Talstar will make about 128 to 256 gallons of solution and will last up to 90 days depending on where it is applied. Each finished gallon of solution covers approx 1000 sq. ft. Inside applications are limited to just cracks and crevices, along baseboards etc. Outside you would apply 2 to 3 feet up and out around the home, around window and door frames, and other potential entry points. You can choose to spray the lawn for further protection or just around the perimeter. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions on any target pest.
Talstar P is safe if applied and dried prior to children entering the treated surfaces. If the treated area gets wet again, it does not reactivate the product.
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.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide needs to be watered in for some pests but not all. Please review the product label for complete application information depending on your target pest.
