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  • Asked by Ken from Lake Geneva, Wi
    05/15/2013
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    If the exterior of house is sprayed with Talstar, can you paint over it without the paint peeling?
    Or does it need to be washed off before painting?
    A
    If you apply paint over Talstar P it should not peel. This may depend on what the paint is made of. Please contact FMC at 800-321-1362.
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  • Asked by Rick from Hudsonville Mi
    05/17/2013
    Q
    Can I spray Talstar on window screen material?
    Can I spray Talstar on my slider door screen? It seems like a great place to spray because they congregate there because they "smell" us through the screen.
    A
    Talstar is safe to spray on the window screens. If will dry clear and is odorless. PLease be sure to keep all children and animals out of the area until the treated area dries.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Pinedude768 from Jackson Nj
    05/20/2013
    Q
    Does Telstar P kill tics?
    A
    Talstar P is labeled to control ticks when it used as described on the product label.
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  • Asked by Doug from Nampa, Idaho
    05/21/2013
    Q
    Can I apply Talstar P with a tank sprayer and water it in with irrigation?
    I have a 1-acre yard to treat. Reading the label for high volume application, can I apply the concentrated amount of Talstar P with my tank sprayer and then water it in with irrigation to achieve the high volume application results? Thank you.
    A
    Talstar can only be applied to your yard mixed with water first. Using it the manor you described is against label usage, and you risk not only damaging your lawn by applying it directly to the yard, but also watering it in aftewards would be the equivalent of having a rain storm and it would wash the product away. You need to mix it at the proper dilution ratios for the tank size you have and spray it across the property when you know no rain is expected for at least 6-8 hours after the product has dried. If you have any other questions feel free to contact us or the manufacturer FMC at 800-321-1362.
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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert from Collierville, Tn
    05/21/2013
    Q
    need help getting rid of springtails - investation in home
    A
    Spring tails can be tough to eliminate because they reproduce very quickly. In almost every case where people have spring tails they also have a moisture problem such as a leaking or sweating pipe, poor ventilation in their crawl space, lots of wet mulch right up next to their house, etc. You must locate and correct the moisture problem to get rid of the spring tails, insecticides alone will not do the job. We do carry Talstar P for indoor and outdoor control which can help you to reduce the numbers of springtails. For indoor control be sure to spray along the baseboards, window frames, door frames, piping like under the bathroom and kitchen sink, etc. As for outdoor control you should spray 2 to 3 feet up the side of the house and 2 to 3 feet out on the ground. If you have mulch close to the foundation wall rake the mulch back away from the house and spray Talstar P under and over top the mulch. That will give you a 4 to 6 foot barrier around the exterior of your house. If you are on a crawlspace be sure to inspect that area for any moisture issues and spray accordingly.
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  • Asked by Chuck from Flint, Mi
    05/22/2013
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    When is the best time to spray Talstar for mosqitios? If it is going to rain is it ok to still spry?
    Also I have cats that like to eat grass and eat cat nip that is growing in yard will Talstar be ok to treat these areas?
    A
    We recommend applying Talstar anytime of the day EXCEPT during the middle of the day. As far as applying to cat nip, we recommend consulting with FMC to verify the application is safe. You can Reach FMC at 800-321-1362.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from Rural, Mn
    05/24/2013
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    Will Talstar P be better for Mosquito control in a motorized backpack mister than a Permethrin 10%?
    I use a sprayer similar to Solo, it is from Italy, don't remember the name (same color as a Stihl products). I have been using Barrier Concentrate, probably repackaged by Profesional Mosquito Control, but active ingredient Permethrin 10%. It seems as if Talstar P may be more effective??
    A
    Yes, Talstar works great for mosquito control. Talstar can be used in your mister. The key is to apply it to all shrubs, trees, and other foliage around the house or where you are trying to provide relief.  It should be directed not only on top of the leaves and plants, but on the underside of the leaves as well which is where the mosquitoes hang out during the heat of the day.  Talstar should be applied every 30 days for optimum control.
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    9 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bryan from Nashville, Tn
    05/24/2013
    Q
    % of active ingredient
    Is the 7.9% bifrenthin before it is diluted with water, or after? If it is before, do you know what the percentage would be after 1 oz. is diluted with 1 gallon of water?
    A
    Using it at the 1 ounce per gallon rate the finished % of active ingredient is .062%. The 7.9% bifenthrin is prior to diluting.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert from N Springfield ,vt
    05/28/2013
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    what is the best ant killer for tiny ants
    I leave in Vermont and have sandy soil every thing i have tryed to kill very small ants the make tiny ant hills all over my lawn I dont have a problem with them getting in the house just my lawn about 1/2 acre
    A
    We apologize after re-reading your question, we have determined a better recommendation for you. You can use Talstar P as a broadcast treatment out in the yard and around your home to treat those tiny black ants.
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    6 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karen from Davenport, Iowa
    05/28/2013
    Q
    we live where the rabbits and deer eat our grass will this harm them
    A
    Once Talstar has dried completely after application, there is no harm to the deer, rabbits or any other animal that may consume the grass in your yard.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gail from Sf Bay Area
    05/29/2013
    Q
    Springtails
    We sprayed Talstar P on our Slider twice, we are still seeing a few milling around. How long does the product work to kill the existing Springtails, or should we spray again, b/c we are seeing nits, (babies).
    A
    Talstar has a residual of at least 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors. Depending on how healthy the springtail is and how long it spends on a surface treated by the Talstar, will depend on how long it actually takes for each individual one to die. Could be hours or even a day. Also if you are not treating the main nest, and only the satellite colony you are only temporarily fixing your problem. More will appear as they continue to migrate and you will need to fix the moisture issue in your home that is attracting the springtails as well. Until the moisture is gone or the main nest is found and eliminated, you will have an ongoing battle with the pest.
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  • Asked by Denise from Manchester, Mi
    05/30/2013
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    Should I use Talstar P to get rid of bird mites coming in through bathroom vent? I have removed the bird nest.
    I tried setting off a bugmax fogger and I still see them crawling around. I need help on what I should use to kill them asap...
    A

    Talstar P is not labeled to treat for mites in general and would not be recommended.  For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Use MotherEarth Dust in all cracks and crevices around the perimeter of the room. Apply a thin coat of MotherEarth dust to rugs and carpets. Rake (not sweep) nap back and forth, causing dust to enter rug or carpet. Let product sit overnight. Repeat application as necessary and vacuum every 3 - 4 days for effective control. MotherEarth dust does not have a fast knockdown, it can take several days for insects to die after they contact the dust. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites.

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  • Asked by Jeffrey from Muskegon, Mi.
    06/01/2013
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    Can you use gas powered fogger with this product
    A
    Talstar is not designed to be fogged so if you have a thermal/propane fogger you would need a product like Shockwave. If you are using a gas powered mister/blower like our Solo 451, then Talstar would be an excellent option and can be used in this type of unit.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Doris
    06/01/2013
    Q
    Can I mix Talstar with essentria ic3?
    A
    Both Talstar and Essentria IC3 are residual sprays. We do not see why you would need to mix them together. Depending on what you are treating, you can mix in an insect growth regulator with either talstar or Essentria.
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  • Asked by Paul from San Luis Obispo Ca
    06/01/2013
    Q
    I am looking for a liquid that can be added to a small outdoor fountain to repel mosquitos
    A
    You can spray Talstar around the exterior of the fountain for residual control. We would recommend using BTI Mosquito Dunks in the water. By using the Mosquito Dunks you are killing the larvae.
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  • Asked by Brian from Kinsgton, Ri.
    06/03/2013
    Q
    Can a used garden sprayer be used to apply Talstar P?
    I've used my garden sprayer to apply Dominion 2L approximately 8 months ago. Can I use that same garden sprayer to now apply Talstar P or should I buy a new garden sprayer to apply the Talstar P?
    A
    You can absolutely use the same sprayer to apply the Talstar in as you did the Dominion. Just make sure to always triple rinse the unit in between each product you use.
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  • Asked by Casey from Georgia
    06/04/2013
    Q
    permethrin with talstar p
    can you mix permethrin with talstar in a 1 gallon backpack blower fogger system to treat for mosquitos? would one chemical neautralize the other?
    A
    There would be no need to mix the two together as it will not make your spray any stronger, and the labels do not permit being mixed with other insecticides. Both products are synthetic pyrethroids and could possibly take away from the effectiveness of each other. If you were to mix anything together to increase your control over mosquitoes, it would be the use of a birth control like NyGuard IGR. This keeps the population from being able to breed and reproduce which cuts back the problem drastically.
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  • Asked by Fran from Queens, Ny
    06/07/2013
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    Is this effective against bird mites?
    A

    Talstar P is not labeled for mites in general and would not be recommended for this use as it is specific to the types of mites it treats, ie spider and clover mites in/around homes and lawns and also mites in animal facilities only.  Onslaught which will give you a wider usage range indoors and is actually labeled for mites. Both will kill them and both can be used anywhere except edible vegetation outdoors. Please review our article on How To Control Bird Mites.

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  • Asked by Rusty from Niceville, Fl
    06/09/2013
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    We live on a bayou and have biting no seeums in our yard. Will spraying Talstar on the lawn help? Talstar o
    We live near a salty marsh and get numerous bites from these no seeums while working in the yard. I'm looking for a way to control them. Our yard is 1.3 acres.
    A
    Yes, you could apply Talstar in the yard, trees, and shrubs. For the water you could put in BTI Mosquito dunks which will kill mosquito larvae.
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Al from Ma.
    06/09/2013
    Q
    why can't you ship TALSTAR to MA.?
    it is used in this state by professionals
    A
    The state of MA has made this restriction. They do not allow us to ship Talstar P to non-licensed folks.
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