Talstar P (Talstar One) does not kill by transfer. Talstar P (Talstar One) will kill the bees after they contact the solution. This can take hours after contacting the treated area. It likley will not eliminate the entire nest. We would recommend a product like Delta Dust in which the adults will carry into the nest to the larvae.
We can't sale anything to kill lizards. We can recommend to treat the bugs they are preying on. Talstar P will kill the insects they are preying on and thus the lizards should go elsewhere for food.
Yes, rotating insecticides is a good idea to prevent resistance however this normally takes years to happen. Some customer rotate every year or when they start to notice the product may not be working as well as it did in the beginning. It would not hurt to use another active ingredient for your next treatment, a great alternative to Talstar is Suspend SC. Mix 1.5oz Suspend SC with 1 gallon of water along with the Archer IGR for Mosquito control
Talstar P are one of the most effective chinch bug treatments on the market. Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Chinch bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher applications rates will be required to control populations that contain both nymphs and adults during the summer. It may also be necessary to remove the thatch layer if it exceeds 1 inch in thickness to allow the Talstar to penetrate down to the soil.
If you have a few small spots the St. Augustine runners might fill it in this season (of course water, fertilizer, and lots of sunshine helps). If large portions of the lawn were damaged it will likely be late spring or later of next year before the lawn recovers. Very heavily damaged areas may need to be resodded.
Talstar P is a great choice for general pest control. Keep in mind that earthworms are beneficial and will not be listed on any insecticide labels. Another excellent option for a climate with very hot summers would be Suspend Polyzone, which is encapsulated in a polymer layer for better longevity in heat and sunlight. You may also want to take a few moments to review our General Pest Prevention Guide for more tips and information.
Talstar would be a great product to use for mole crickets and gives complete instructions on the product label for timing on the different stages though you should contact your local cooperative extension office to find out the best time to start spraying in your region.
No, Talstar will not harm your impatiens. It is safe to apply to any plants that are not edible.
Yes, Talstar P can be used on areas where grass was just planted. This product will not affect the growth of seeds.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied once every 7 days as needed, but generally is applied once a month.
We do not recommend tank mixing Talstar P or any other insecticide with any type of herbicide. Each product contains different properties that could degrade the effectiveness of the active ingredients.
Talstar P is labeled for beetles and is safe for use on lilies, as well as other ornamentals. The residual is 30 days outdoors. It is recommended that you spray when pollinators are not active, either in the early morning or late evening. The mixing rate is 1 fl oz per gallon of water.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be used inside of chicken coups. We would recommend removing them from the area during application. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for the chickens to return to the area.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is not labeled to be used on couchs or furninture in that way. You could instead use a product like CB 80 as a contact kill.
Talstar P will midges and mosquitos that contact a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose. It will dry clear and will not harm pait or surfaces when used as directed on the product label.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is NOT labeled to kill horse flies or for use in pastures containing grazing animals and is NOT labeled for use on horses. We do offer Permethrin SFR 36.8% and it is labeled for use on livestock such as horses and cattle as well as other animals. We have listed the specifications for horses below but you can find more information on the product label.
For use on Horses to control: Horn flies, face flies, stable flies, house flies, horse flies, black flies, eye gnats, mange mites, scabies mites, ticks, lice and fleas: Use ¼ fl. oz. to 1 pt. water, 0.6257% AI. Low pressure spray. Application: 1-2 fl. oz. spray per animal. Spot treat back, face, legs tail and ears.
Yes, that will be fine. Everyone will need to be out of the area while Talstar is being applied, but it will be safe for them to return as soon as everything is dry (usually 1-2 hours).
Talstar P is manufactured in New York.
Talstar P (Talstar One) would be a great choice for applications on boxwoods. Talstar granules can be applied in the lawn and watered in for 2-4 months of coverage. Please provide the targeted pest for additional information.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be used for everything except grubs if you have those and not sod webworms. For grubs you would need a product like Merit in granule or liquid form. For mosquitoes the key is applying Talstar to the underside of leaves of trees and bushes. For fleas and ticks as well as mosquitoes you can also add an insect growth regulator like Nyguard IGR.
Talstar P (Talstar One) would be applied to foilage and stems.