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  • Asked by Tina from Kansas City, Missouri
    06/20/2015
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    How often will I need to spray Talstar P to completely eradicate camel crickets?
    I will treat the perimeter of my 1600 sq ft home inside and out using a Flo-Master 1.3 gal. Battery Powered Sprayer. Will I need to do this every year? Or after 2 or 3 treatments in March, June and November. I will not see them for 3-4 yrs, or 5 or 10 yrs?
    A
     Talstar P will kill camel crickets. Apply Talstar P as a crack and crevice or spot spray to areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices. We recommend treating the outside perimeter to help stop insect pests from coming indoors to start with. Apply Talstar P to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the foundation of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Depending on the pest pressure you may have to treat monthly during the times of the season when they are most prevalent. No insecticides will last a full year but a good application could allow you to see a knock down in the population of pests for a few months without needing to reapply. You can also use products like Niban Granule Bait to help kill the camel crickets that may try to enter the home by puffing into wall voids around electrical outlets and near crevices of baseboards, as well as broadcasting it in harborage areas outdoors. 
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  • Asked by Robert from Cheraw, Sc
    06/20/2015
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    Will Talstar P harm goats
    How long after spraying Talstar p is grass safe for goat consumption..
    A
    Talstar P is NOT labeled for use in pastures containing grazing animals and would not be able to be used anywhere goats would be kept.
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  • Asked by Megam from Quincy, Mi
    06/21/2015
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    Is Talstar safe to spray around rivers, ponds, and lakes?
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    Talstar is highly toxic to all aquatic life and should not be used near any bodies of water including rivers, ponds or lakes. We do carry several products like Essentria IC3 that works similar to the Talstar but is a natural product that is completely safe for aquatic life. Please see the product label for full usage insructions depending on what pest you are treating for. On average, the manufacturer recommends using 1-2 oz of Essentria IC3 to every gallon of water. 
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  • Asked by Adrian from Greenville, Sc
    06/25/2015
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    What kind of storage temperatures do the instructions refer to?
    When the instructions say, do not store in extreme temperatures, what kind of temperatures are they referring to? I store my Talstar P in my garage. During the summer, it gets hot in the garage. I would say probably between 95
    A
    Most insecticide concentrates such as Talstar P must be stored in climate controlled environments. Ideal storage temperatures would be 45-85 degrees.
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  • Asked by Brian from Lancaster, Pa
    06/26/2015
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    Earwig Infestation
    I have hundreds of earwigs that crawl on the exterior of my home - foundation and siding all the way to the eaves of my house. We get 5 to 10 inside a day. I need a powerful granule to kill them in the ground and something to prevent them from crawling on the side of the house. I have a .5 acres of land and have done everything I can do to keep the area around my house cleaned up. I have caulked the obvious cracks and put up weather stripping.
    A
    First, do you have mulch or pinstraw around your home? If so, pull that off your house.  Talstar P would be a great choice for earwigs. You can spray both indoors and outdoors with this product. Talstar P, one of our best sellers, has a long residual, is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and wont break down easily with rainfall. Also, be sure to focus on mulched areas, or areas that hold moisture in the lawn.
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  • Asked by Rob from Jacksonville Fl
    06/26/2015
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    Is Talstar P the best all around pest control for exterior of home and yard in Florida?
    We just fired our pest control company and are looking to do our own spraying. What product do you recommend for perimeter treatment and also yard treatment?
    A
    Talstar P is an excellent all around pest control product, labeled to work for 75 different insect pests. It is labeled to be sprayed as a perimeter treatment for the home as well as treating of lawn, ornamentals, and mulch.
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  • Asked by Keith from Oshkosh, Wi
    06/26/2015
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    Will storing Talstar P in sunlight or heat ruin the product?
    I've had the bottle in the back of my truck for a few weeks, and the last couple time I've used it I'm still seeing spiders afterwards. I've never had a problem before.
    A
    We recommend storing Talstar P in a cool dry place away from any direct sunlight or any extreme temperatures. Leaving the bottle in direct sunlight and high tempatures may cause the chemicals to break down and become less effective.
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  • Asked by Robin from Grand Junction, Co
    06/28/2015
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    My silver maple has sun scald, splitting bark with earwigs, and some borers. Will Talstar P help?
    I prefer to buy the most efficient, least expensive product. Thank you!
    A

    Sunscald that has caused the bark to split will often heal on its own in otherwise healthy trees. If you experience rapid temperature fluctuations at the end of winter and in early spring, then you may want to wrap trees that are sensitive to this condition to help prevent sunscald. Talstar P is a versatile inseticide concentrate that is safe for use on many ornamentals and is labeled for over 75 pests. Talstar P is also water-based, so it should not cause additional stress to the strees. You may also want to consult an arborist to be sure your trees are receiving enough water to recover from the bark split, and to check if it may need additional nutrients.

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  • Asked by Dave from Va. Beach, Virginia
    07/02/2015
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    What are the best products and time schedule to treat arbor vitae trees infected with Bag worms?
    A
    We recommend using Talstar P for the treatment of bagworms. You can learn more about how to eliminate bagworms by reading our article Bagworm Control.  Applications should start in April and continue monthly through June for bagworm control. Treatments should start around the time when the larva move out of the mother's bag and before they make their own bags.  Be sure foliage is sprayed thoroughly to the point of runoff to achieve adequate coverage
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  • Asked by Ernie from Pinehurst Nc
    07/02/2015
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    What is the shelf life for Talstar?
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    The shelf life for Talstar P is between 3-5 years. Make sure you store in a cool, dry area away from any direct sunlight or extreme tempatures. Also keep product closed tight to prevent any moisture on the product.
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  • Asked by Mike from Edmond, Ok
    07/03/2015
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    Bermuda grass turning brown after being sprayed with Talstar P.
    I sprayed my Bermuda grass when it was around 92 degrees in the afternoon. My grass is now turning brown, is this normal? Will my grass be okay?
    A
    We do advise not spraying Talstar P during the heat of day to avoid scorching your lawn which is what could have happened to your lawn.  When used as directed Talstar should not harm the grass and it should be ok after a while with watering and time as the product is not a systemic that would be absorbed through the plant.
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  • Asked by Stephanie from Spokane Wa
    07/05/2015
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    We have pine beetles all over our apartment building and they are coming inside, how can we get rid of them
    A
    Any beetles that are on the outside of the building trying to get in you can treat with a product like Talstar P. Talstar is a great general insecticide that dries clear, is odorless and covers beetles of all types and hundreds of other insects. You can spray it around the foundation of the home and around window and door frames they may be trying to come in through. You can also safely spray down the nearby trees and plants they may be coming from or harboring in. You typically spray Talstar at the rate of 1oz per gallon of water every 30-60 days depending on how the weather affects the products residual over time. 
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  • Asked by Stephanie from Roy Ut
    07/07/2015
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    Is Talstar safe for horses?
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    Talstar P (Talstar One)  will not harm horses as long as the area treated is not a grazing area. Keep them out of the area until the product has dried. 
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  • Asked by Jp
    07/08/2015
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    Will Talstar work for centipedes?
    Is Talstar safe inside and around kids?
    A

    Talstar would be a good choice to use around the inside and outside of your home to eliminate centipedes. Indoors you can apply Talstar P to door frames, window frames, places where utilities enter into the structure, and any other place where the insects can gain entry. Outdoors you should apply the product to door frames, window frames, places where utilities enter into the structure, around the bottom of the foundation and out onto the ground directly around the foundation. You can also limit favorable conditions that the centipedes need to thrive. 

    Remove Favorabe Conditions

    • Fix leaky faucets or pipes and dry up wet or damp areas where centipedes thrive
    • Remove outdoor harborages near the home that hold moisture (compost, wood, or leaf piles, etc).
    • Store firewood off the ground at least 20 feet away from the home
    • Water your lawn in the morning so that it will be dry by afternoon
    • Do not over mulch flower beds, since soggy mulch is an ideal harborage for centipedes

     

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  • Asked by Monique from El Paso Tx
    07/08/2015
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    When can you clean the floors after the inside of your house has been sprayed with Talstar?
    With that question: does cleaning the floor remove any residue left after it's dry? And if the floor gets wet where the spray was dry is it bad for young children and pets?
    A

    Talstar is meant to be applied to cracks and crevices not as a broadcast to floors. If you do mop an area that Talstar has been applied, then you could potentially take the product up and Talstar would need to be re applied.

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  • Asked by Nikki from Santa Fe Nm
    07/08/2015
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    Is the residual harmful to young children and pets if it gets re-wet?
    For example; a toddler spilles milk on the floor where the Talstar was treated or the dog spilled water everywhere on the floor including the baseboards where the Talstar was sprayed and dried.
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    Talstar will not be reconstituted and become dangerous if it gets wet. Talstar can be taken off of a surface if gets gets washed up with soap and water and would need to be reapplied. Please contact us at 1-866-581-7378 for and further information. 

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  • Asked by Bill from Cave City, Ky
    07/09/2015
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    Is Talstar P labeled to be applied to carpet and furniture?
    A

    No Talstar P is not labeled to be used on the carpet, floor, or furniture. It is limited to baseboards,window frames,door jams and cracks and crevices. Please read label for further mixing and application instructions and restrictions.

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  • Asked by Thaddeus from Virginia Beach, Va
    07/09/2015
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    Can Talstar P be applied with a sponge to metal window frames?
    I don't want to use a sprayer because I'm afraid the spray will mess up the window glass.
    A

    A hand pump sprayer or backpack sprayer would be the preferred method of application for using Talstar P, a sponge would be not recommended.  When treating around doors and windows you will want to spray around the frame of the windows themselves and where the windows slide past each other when opening  You would not need to spray the glass to get an effective treatment but can spray screens if needed.

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  • Asked by Matt from Glen Ellyn
    07/12/2015
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    Should I be concerned about the plants or vegetables in a garden where Talstar P was applied with a Solo 451 nearby?
    A

    Yes, you should discard the edible vegetation that came into contact with any of the Talstar P.

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  • Asked by Julie from Lee's Summit, Mo
    07/13/2015
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    Is Talstar P the best product for killing termites in and around a tree before cutting it down?
    I don't want termites heading for my house to find a new source of food when I cut down my tree.
    A

    First be sure to protect your biggest investment, your home. Put up a barrier using  Termidor SC. Please see our article on Barrier Treatments. For the tree, you can inject Dominion 2L. 

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