While Talstar P is labeled for roaches, it is not generally recommended as there can be resistancy issues within a roach population with a product like this. We would recommend using a product like Temprid SC instead. Temprid SC has two active ingredients in it to combat a roach infestations, and doesn't have the resistancy issues that a product with only one active ingredient might have. You may want to look over our Roach Control Guide for more information on treating and preventing roaches.
Depending on what you are treating for, you may definitely use the Talstar P and your choice of IGR with it. It is not necessary for you to mix two IGR's with the Talstar P. Either NyGuard or Archer IGR and Talstar can be mixed into the same gallon of water and sprayed for control of Fleas, Stored Product Pests, listed Roaches (German, Asian, and Brown-banded), Crickets, Litter Beetles, and Flying Insects.
Talstar P is not labeled for this purpose. You may want to contact your local cooperative extension office for recommendations on what you should use.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is an insecticide only and will not kill weeds. You can view our full line of Herbicides here.
Talstar P is not labeled to be applied to anything edible. We would not recommend eating any tomatoes from a plant that came into contact with it.
No, Talstar P cannot be applied to any edible vegetation.
The best general pest control can depend on what region you are located in. One of the most popular general pest control products is Talstar P. Talstar has a long residual, so it keeps on killing pests for up to three months after you've applied it. It is also odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall.
Fungus gnats are usually found breeding in landscaped areas/lawns that are over-watered. You should be careful to let area dry out completely, which will kill any larvae in the soil. You could also treat the area with something like Talstar P, which has great residual protection and also can be used for a wide variety of crawling pests and lawn and ornamental pests outside. Gnats that land on the treated areas will be eliminated. Talstar P will not repel the gnats from the area nor will it kill the gnats that do not land on the treated areas. It is best to resolve the issues that are causing water to build in areas and provide a breeding site for them.
Talstar P is not labeled for use around edible plants, so we do not recommend using it around squash or other vegetables. Since we do not sell Capture, we cannot comment on the use of that product. We do sell many other insecticides that can be used around edible plants, which you can browse on our site here.
Yes, Talstar P is labeled for moths. The mixing rate is 1 fl oz per gallon of water. This can be used indoors and outdoors around the perimeter of your home. The residual is 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors.
Yes, you can apply Talstar P with a hose-end sprayer.
Talstar P cannot be applied in a misting system. It can only be applied using a hand held pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, hose end sprayer, or a mist blower. We do carry misting system concentrates that you can use instead.
Talstar P (Talstar One) will kill Blind mosquitos, but since you listed that you live on a lake, EcoVia would be best. EcoVia EC can safely be applied in and around homes, businesses, near and over water such as boat docks and pool areas without harming aquatic life, as well as numerous other areas. EcoVia EC is safe to use around children and pets.
We recommend that you use a separate sprayer for insecticides like Talstar and another one for herbicides in order to prevent possible contamination of either product.
The active ingredient in Talstar is Bifenthrin, which works by interferring with the nervous system of insects when they eat or touch it after contacting a treated surface. It works when they groom themselves they will ingest it.
Talstar P (Talstar One) is labeled for treating non-edible trees for twig borers only. We recommend that you have a proper id of the insect through your local cooperative extension office to determine the species you will be targeting for a specific product recommendation.
The dilution rate is determined on the targeted pest when applying Talstar and Pivot 10. We recommend that you apply 0.5-1 fl oz per gallon of the Talstar P and 4-12 ml of Pivot 10 IGR per 1,000 sq ft.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied once monthly to the exterior of the structure and on foliage for mosquio control. If you treat the areas that the mosquitoes harbor, you will have great success. They do not have to be present for eradication. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Mosquitoes for more information on a successful program.
Most insecticides and herbicides are able to be tank mixed together, just make sure you follow each product label instructions for "tank mixing" instructions.
Talstar P is able to be tank mixed according the label but since we do not carry T-Zone Weed Killer, we cannot confirm the tank mix compatability.
Talstar P (Talstar One) can be dispersed in a hose end applicator, hand pump or backpack sprayer for gnats/midges in the lawn. It is also great for treating spiders, centipedes, fire ants and many other insects. We recommend applying 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft as a broadcast and the same rate per mound for drenching for fire ants. NyGuard IGR can be added to the Talstar P and water mix for impeding the reproductive cycle for listed pests. Please take a few minutes to review our treatment article/videos for other tips on a successful eradication program. Please let us know if you need anything else.
How to Get Rid of Gnats/Midges
