Talstar P and Tempo SC Ultra are very good products for gnat control. The biggest difference between them is that they have two different active ingredients. They are both great insecticides and can be alternated so that there is no pest resistance built up. Be sure to inspect the lawn for any ways to control moisture build-up such as eliminating standing water and trimming trees and shrubs to allow moist soil to dry.
For best results, Talstar P should be applied when temperatures are between 40-85 degrees F. If your temps are higher than that during the day, apply in the early morning or evening.
No, Talstar P (Talstar One) is not labeled for use around lakes and/or water ways, as it would be harm to the marine life. You would need to use Essentria IC3 for that type of application.
Talstar will kill any wasp, bee, or hornet that comes into contact with a treated area. Keep in mind that this is not a contact kill product, so it can take up to 24 hours for an insect to die after contacting a treated surface. You can also use a product like Wasp Freeze as a contact kill. If you know where any of the nests are located, you can use Wasp Freeze to treat those directly as well. It is best to apply any insecticides in the early morning or evening when the wasps/bees/hornets are least active.
Talstar P (Talstar One) alone is good for perimeter treatment of general pests. For some pests you would benefit from mixing an IGR like Nyguard IGR with it. This prevents young insects (such as fleas, roaches, mosquitoes) from maturing into reproducing adults.
Yes, Talstar P is pet safe if used according to the instructions on the product label. Pets must be kept out of the area during application and until all surfaces are thoroughly dry.
Yes, Talstar P can be used for ticks. You may want to look over our Tick Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing this pest.
The shelf life for Talstar P is between 3-5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
You should not spray Talstar P (or allow drift of spray) to contact herbs or any other edibles. If this is not possible, we would not recommend using it in this area.
Talstar P is for insects only and will not control diseases such as blight. Something like the Monterey Complete Disease Control or Clearys Spectro 90 WDG would be good to use instead.
Once mixed, Talstar P (Talstar One) should be used within 24 hours. 1 ounce in 1 gallon will cover approx 1k square feet. It's recommeneded to treat the interior and exterior all at the same time so that you can have uniform coverage. Please be sure to read the product label for information on the approriate places to treat both inside and outside.
Talstar P (Talstar One) should be used within 24 hrs of mixing with water and then discarded.
According to the Talstar P product label, you will need to use 1 oz of Talster per gallon of water and then apply at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet of trench. You will need to calculate how many linear feet you have around the structure you wish to treat to find out how much Talstar you will need to purchase. Please take a few minutes to read over our termite article How to do a Termite Treatment so you will have a better understanding of what may be required for the treatment process. Drywood termites require treatment with a product such as Bora-Care. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Drywood Termites for additional tips.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is an insecticide, not an herbicide and will not harm any plants or vegetation. If you are looking to target Poison Ivy or Poison Oak you could use Gordons Trimec Classic or a non selective like Roundup QuikPro.
You should use Talstar P (Talstar One) within 24 hours of mixing.
Most insecticides and herbicides are able to be tank mixed together, just make sure you follow each product label instructions for "tank mixing" instructions. You would want to keep kids out of the area while treating, they can return once the are has completely dried
Talstar P mixed with an Insect Growth regulator such as Nyguard IGR would be a good choice for tick control. Talstar P would work to kill ticks that come into contact with treated surfaces while the Nyguard would work to help stop juvenile ticks from reaching sexual maturity. We recommend using the highest usage rate of 1 oz Talstar and 1 oz of Nyguard IGR per gallon of water.
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.
There is no particular time that you have to spray. Most people spray outside in early in the morning or when there is the least amount of insect activity. You will mix 1 oz of Talstar P with 1 gallon of water. That will treat 1,000 sq feet.
