Customer Reviews for Talstar P Professional Insecticide

I applied this with the Chaplin Pro model hose end sprayer. My lawn is about 34,000 sq feet in size. The Sod Web worm moths were bombing the jaws with eggs. It took several hours to spray the entire yard, but a lot of turf damage has been averted compared to last year. I will need to reapply this at least once more in the next month.

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I live in Dorchester County, Maryland. If you're not familiar with that area, I'm just miles from Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge which is basically a large swamp. Mosquitos can be HORRIBLE. There have been times where just running out to throw something in the trash can result in getting swarmed, literally SWARMED with mosquitoes of 30+. I have 3 acres which is mostly grass, but I'm surrounded by woods/swamps. There are over 300 acres of flooded woodland and swamp around me so I had severe doubts that spraying for mosquitos in just my little section would do anything at all. The reviews I saw here were promising and I figured even if it didn't help with mosquitos, it could still be good for other creepy crawlies getting into my house. I mixed 4 ounces of Talstar P into my 4 gallon backpack sprayer and got started. I sprayed all around my house, patio area, all bushes and low hanging trees and even on grass areas around my immediate home. The following afternoon I walked outside with no bug spray and waited. And waited. And waited. I saw MAYBE two mosquitos. I couldn't believe it. It's been 1 week no and still, it's difficult to find a mosquito! I don't know how long this will last for, but I'm impressed and plan to spray again in a few weeks to keep this up.

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We moved into a new house this past spring. It is located out in the woods and the Mosquitoes are unbelievable. It can be a speedy 15 mph wind and or cooler temps and they will attack you. Even during the day they are on the prowl. Now the weather has become nice and we want to go spend more time outside, we are driven back inside due to the Mosquitoes. This forced me to do some research and that is how I came across this company. I read up on some chemicals as well as read the testimonials and made up my mind to make a call and talk to a sales person. After talking to her, she made it easy and assured me that this spray will be the best for my needs. I placed the order and a few days later it arrived. I put about 5 oz. in the purchased sprayer and went to it. I sprayed everything in site. The next day my wife and I noticed they were not attacking us as they had been. A few days later we were outside in the evening with no wind and there was an occasional mosquito but nothing like what we had prior to using this chemical. I have told everyone I know about this and will be using this product every three to four weeks. Thank you for helping us to get out of our house and back in the outdoors. Rick T.

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I bought this product because I had an infestation on my Meyer Lemon tree of Sri Lanka Weevils. I went to UFL's website, the authority on agriculture, and they recommended Talstar P for major infestations without any promises of results since not much research has been done on these new invasive pest. So I tried it out and I'm happy with the results. The weevils didn't drop dead on contact but by the next day they were all gone from the tree. We have had a couple good thunderstorms and the Talstar is still holding up on my tree. Not a single weevil in the last 3 weeks. New leaves are coming in, no new notching, and no weevils. I also tried it on some wasps nest with the same results. They don't drop dead on contact, it takes a few minutes, but they haven't come back to reoccupy their nest 3 weeks later. Also sprayed on the outside and inside of my house to keep out the ants. Since then most of the ants that make it in my house are dead along the baseboards and the few that are alive won't be for long.

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I performed the initial spraying of my home shortly after receiving this product. Easy easy to measure and pour using the bottle it comes in. It does not have a noticeable odor when mixed or when it is sprayed. The MOST important aspect of this product is that it works. I live in South Florida and I am always finding bugs that crawl into the house either under the doors or through open windows. I was constantly finding grub worms all around my house. I initially used a local service to spray my home every 3-4 months and for the most part it kept my home free of insects but did not want to continue the service for what i was paying. I looked around and did some research and found very good reviews for Talstar P so I decided to give it a try. i am very happy with the results and would definitely recommend this product to anyone looking to keep their home free of insects. Since completing my initial treatment, I have not seem one bug or insect in my home. Thanks Talstar P!!!

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I've used big box store hose end sprayer products to control mosquitos for summer time backyard parties and events for years. So so effective at best. Only good thing is the smell makes you think they work. Telstar P is awesome and really works to seriously control mosquitos. It doesn't take much product either, just follow the directions. I will reapply about every 3 weeks and expand the coverage area slightly each application. I am very happy with Telstar and will definitely purchase again. I use DoMyOwn for many products. What a fantastic business concept and top notch staff.

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All summer long I have done battle with chinch bugs in my lawn. Frequent trips to Home Depot to purchase the latest consumer products from Ortho and Bayer proved to be a waste of time. I had a terrible infestation and the consumer-grade permethrin, imidacloprid, and B-Cyfluthrin had no effect - I could still spot the bugs. But when I tried the Talstar One at a rate of 1 oz per 10 gallons in my hose end sprayer (1 oz per 1,000 sq ft) the bugs were eradicated. I didn't even have to make a second application. The easy-measure bottle simplified mixing and the product works wonders.

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9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This is my third order of this product and each order has shipped expeditiously and exceeded my expectations. Contents have been well packaged. The product has done well in reducing my problem with "spittle bugs". Though it has not completely eradicated them, I think that's because I haven't fully applied the product per the recommended amount. I've used both the hose end sprayer and a 2 gallon hand sprayer and I've found the hand spraying has worked better. Although the Talstar P has been the only product I have purchased from DoMyOwn, I will be looking at their product line whenever I'm in the market for lawn and garden products.

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Talstar P is the only insecticide that I have found that will effectively control chinch bugs. One ounce per gallon with a hose end sprayer per 1000 sq ft of lawn will do the trick. Will need a second application in two weeks to kill the new hatches. Spray when there is no wind, cover your skin, and wear a nose mask. No big deal but just a precaution that you should use with any insecticide. Talstar P is the only insecticide that I have ever used that will destroy fire ant beds! DoMyOwn is a good company to do business with.

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Since I've used this Talstar P, even in rainy season down here in Florida, I have had the peace of mind, and body from bugs for 3 months at a time! My main concern was any kind of fleas, cockroaches, and ants which I no longer have. If any dare to land on my property, they die quickly. 1oz per gal. is all that is needed. Potent stuff! I also use the Ortho Dial 'N Spray Hose End Sprayer when I spray the yard.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I was really happy with DoMyOwnPestControl.com customer service. Shipping was fast, products were great and the instructions/forums on the website were really helpful. I read up on which product to use for a couple of days before ordering. Everything listed on the website was helpful. I'm very pleased and have recommended DoMyOwnPestControl.com to all my friends and family. I used Talstar P inside and outside our entire 3,000 sq ft house and haven't seen any insects since. I used three ounces of product: 1 mixed gallon for the interior, 1 mixed gallon for the exterior and crawlspace and 1 mixed gallon for the backyard grass, foliage and deck. The Talstar is perfect for both applications. I was worried it would leave a visible residue on interior hardwoods, baseboards carpets and marble tile, but once dried it really was totally unnoticeable. I was expecting to find dead bugs everywhere after the application, but found only a couple. I assume this varies depending on how many insects are present to start. For our purposes the Talstar was perfect. I have noticed a marked difference in the amount of pests on the outside of our home and have not seen one stray insect in the interior. It also helped with the stray spiders that I wasn't sure it would combat. Even our garage and workshop have stayed bug free 45 days after application. I also used the garden hose attached sprayer to spray our back yard and have not had to use any other mosquito control all summer. Talstar does exactly what it says and is very easy to use. Very happy with the product and DoMyOwnPestControl.com!

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Talstar P is the only insecticide that I have found that will effectively control chinch bugs. One ounce per gallon with a hose end sprayer per 1000 sq ft of lawn will do the trick. Will need a second application in two weeks to kill the new hatches. Spray when there is no wind, cover your skin, and wear a nose mask. No big deal but just a precaution that you should use with any insecticide. Talstar P is the only insecticide that I have ever used that will destroy fire ant beds! DoMyOwn is a good company to do business with.

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Treated sod webworms 2 weeks ago. I don't see any activity nor the ugly moths that were flying all over the place. I live in North East FL where the weather is been very hot and humid this year. I apply it with my ortho sprayer. I add 3 oz of Talstar, 2 oz of dishwashing soap detergent (Dawn) fill it up with water. I set the dial to 1oz in the hose sprayer. It's been raining a lot here in FL but this stuff works even after all these rain. I'll do another treatment in 3mo. but if I see them again I'll do it sooner. So far is working great!

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I have been through almost every pest control service in my area for my ant problem and only one company was I happy with because their services actually showed results, however their company was bought out by another with not so good results. So I tried products from local stores which worked at suppressing the ants. Then we had the rains...we welcomed the rain but that forced the ants inside the house seeking shelter from the soggy grounds. Now battling the ants inside and refusing to contract with yet another pest control service with mediocre results at best. I turned to the internet and found Talstar. I ordered a quart followed directions and sprayed the perimeter of my home and other problem areas around my trees on the 8th of October, and not one ant to be seen! Amazing stuff! I'm sure it works for other pests but my biggest issue were the ants.

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If you read what it works on and how it works, then it does what it says. A clear example of it working is that I sprayed two properties on the outside that had a lot of wolf spiders and scorpions. Now, if I see them, they're dead. I read that if the outside is treated correctly, then there's a 99% chance that the inside won't need treating. I see there's a lot of truth to that. During the warm months I spray about once a month with it. Be sure to spray at least a 6 foot barrier out from the house to stop scorpions and other larger insects, this way they get more into their system to kill them.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

For years I've been plagued with two problems, ants and Sri Lanka weevils. Ants have continually made trails up the side of my house. I've used many of the insecticides from the big box stores. They would work for a week or two, then they would return. Talstar P has kept them in check. After seven weeks and counting, no return. Living in S.W. Florida, we have been invaded with a non native species, (one of many) the Sri Lanka weevil. They are voracious, leaving the leaves on my trees heavily chewed. My county extension services office offered no solution. Talstar P has reduced their population dramatically. The only negative thing is the liquid measuring device on the bottle, minor inconvenience, I highly recommend this product.

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I originally bought Talstar for the stink bugs. That first year they showed up, the inside of my house was overrun by them. After trying about six suggestions on how to control them, I finally read about Talstar. I followed the guidelines on spraying and some of them did make it inside but they didn't fly around; they get sick and raise the front of their bodies as if praying. Soon after, they die. I also discovered that spraying under eaves and soffits, I was able to control wasps and other flying insects. I also sprayed the concrete walls of my stairwells to control spiders, crickets and other crawling insects. In a nutshell, Talstar is great!

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I was provided this professional grade insecticide by a buddy who is in the pest control business. I was tired of paying for someone to spray every month or so. It's been about 3 weeks and this has done the trick in my yard and garden. Primarily I was having issues with spiders, ants, beetles and silverfish. That is not the case anymore. Now I can put my kids in the flowerbeds to pull weeds and not have to worry about bugs crawling all over them, biting or scaring them. Just used in my house last week for ants and haven't seen a single ant since. Next I'll be spraying the eves of my roof since now I'm seeing spiders and webs in those areas. This is so worth the money! DIY!

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I have been using Talstar One for three years. I live in South Florida, we definitely have a lot of bugs. I put it around the outside of my house every month in the summer and every 2 months in the winter. I have not had an ant problem in the 3 years since I have been using it. We had a Whitefly infestation last year in South Florida, and they were destroying the Ficus hedges all around the area. I sprayed the hedge @ 1/2 oz. per gallon. My hedge looked great. I give this product 5 stars because it works. I used to buy Talstar one @ a local Pest control company they charged me $120.00 for one quart. On sale right now I purchased it for $54.95 for 3/4 gallon at Do My Own Pest Control. Can't beat that.

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In short, this stuff works. Big time. I have 4.5 acres on a river bluff; 3 sides of my property are boggy. I tried tossing some dunks before the mosquito hatch, but to no avail. My lady was lamenting the hordes that attacked every time one would step out the door, so I made room in the budget for a backpack mister and Talstar P. Within 24 hours of application, my yard was an arthropod ghost town. It has now rained for 2 weeks off and on. I have more standing water than many small MN lakes in my yard. Some of the more robust bugs have made their way back, but the mosquitos are not coming into the yard. They're out there in the woods, the lawn care guy was here the other day and was mobbed out there while performing tree care on a tree out there, but I have yet to see one around the areas I sprayed. I'm sure I will have to reapply once the rain finally stops up here, but for what it's billed to do, it performs, even in extremely wet conditions. It took care of my indoor ant problem as well.

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Good product and great service. Did what I wanted and more. Originally I bought just for spiders at the lake house. Worked well for that. Then I decided I'd use for ants and spiders on the farm. Worked good for that too. Being on a winning streak, I then put 15 gallons mixed into my 4 wheeler boom sprayer. Figured it'd keep ticks out of the yard. Worked like a charm. As an added bonus, armadillos stopped digging in the yard too. I guess it killed the grubs they were digging for? Living on a 250 acre farm I buy lots of chemicals. This was the biggest value on a chemical I have ever had. Totally worth it just for the armadillos.

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I have used Talstar P for years. My home is surrounded by woods. I have a attached garage on my home, I always make sure the door openings are sprayed. And around where the cars are parked inside. Spray around house and out buildings. Any exposed wood like decks or over hangs on buildings where bore bees like, spray. Travel trailer, spray. Even in corners outside where spiders like to make webs & around porch lights, spray. It may sound like I'm OCD and, I am when it comes to keeping my home and surroundings sprayed. Because when I first moved to this property I had black widow spiders. After spraying Talstar P the sightings of black widows are minimal.

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Purchased to spray the yard for mosquitoes and to roaches. I was mosquito free within an hour or two, and found dozens of dead roaches the next morning. Two weeks later, and still no mosquitoes. I applied at the higher rate of 1 oz/gal since it was my first time, and I applied that gallon thinly to my small yard perimeter and shrubbery, as well as around the house foundation. Worked so well, I took it to my beach vacation home, where mosquitoes were on us like bees on a hive. Same great results, mosquito-free the entire week we were there. I was also considering Demand CS, and may purchase that next season and begin alternating between the two in order to avoid insecticide resistance. Highly recommend the Talstar P!

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The only wish I had of my order is that the shipping could be a little faster. But I use this chemical at my work and it has so many applications that I had a hard time believing we only used it for one. I sprayed my entire tree line i have about 1/4 acre of tree line and around my house plus the grass up against the tree line and have see very few bugs since doing it. Have been impressed with this chemical, plus it's a long lasting residual so the more you build up the more efficient and effective it is. Make sure not to apply to much at a time as this will have a repelling effect and you want bugs to land on this chemical not repel them away. 1oz. Per gallon should only be used every 4 to 5 weeks. Wouldn't do it sooner and dont wait till later.

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This is a great hive type non discriminatory insecticide that is really perfect for southern fire ants. It may take some additional time to appear like it's working, but it works far better than most other products. Hit the mound and about 2 feet around it and the entire mound will die. It won't reappear 3 feet away in 2 days like granulated products and there are no remaining ants to create trails to a new colony. Also great as an outdoor house pest control spray. Roaches, spiders, ants, mosquitos and termites. You can add a colorant to see where you have applied already. But I never do. I have never seen staining or discoloration either.

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Before Talstar P, I strictly used granular and liquid insecticide treatments from the big box store for various pests in the lawn and near my home. Because of their potency they were hit and miss at times depending on the pest. This year between the ants and the Japanese Beetles I needed something more. After reading reviews, and checking around decided to give Talstar P a try, and upon first application on Roses for the Beetles and later in the yard, I was truly satisfied. And because of its success, I have recommended it to others, and used to treat problems my neighbors have encountered as well. I would indeed recommend it, with a stamp of approval. And ordered another bottle, for next year...

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I never write reviews, but this stuff is so amazing I just had to spread the good news. We live in central MN, the mosquitoes were brutal this year. My initial treatment combined talstar with nyguard IGR, and then I have repeated just the talstar on thirty day intervals as directed. I went about 15 yards into the woods all around the house and sprayed the yard. I can walk and sit outside in the evening without seeing a single mosquito. This stuff works- and we have had a record rainy June, it holds up to the rain. I still have birds and hummingbirds, they seem unaffected. I wish I would have discovered this stuff years ago!!

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We have a box elder and a silver maple in the front yard, so the box elder bugs are every. where. I mixed an ounce or so (those squeeze to measure bottles don't hold it all back...) Into a gallon of water in a manual pump little 2gal sprayer. Stuck to the edges of the walkways, 3 feet from the house, 2 feet up the walls and an inch or so around every window and door frame. They move around their normal paths and they were gone the next day. It has been a few weeks and they're getting a tiny more adventurous, but I sprayed minimally too avoid tracking it around, it's my first time using such like this. Still worlds better.

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I live in Wisconsin with 8 1/2 acres of property with trees up north and my home I have a acre of property full of trees. We would get bit up by mosquitoes like crazy. A friend of mine had told me about this insecticide that is used by all these companies that spray for mosquitoes for all exspensive homes. So we bought it and followed the directions and have been using it since. We are not getting bit hardly at all. Now my kids don't have a excuse why they can't mow the lawn. We can actually watch fire works, with out being bit. You may have to spray about every 2 weeks, But it has made our lives so much more enjoyable.

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I live in Georgia and we get those big flying cockroach/water bugs really bad in the summer. I'd come home and there would literally be 15 of em all near my front door just hanging out. I got tired of paying an exterminator $60 a month to come do what I can do. Bought this stuff and mixed it to maximum strength per the label. Went around my house one time, just spraying from a foot out from the walls, to about 2 feet up it. Windows, doors, all of it. The next day, not even a few days or a week, the very next day, they were all gone and it's been about a month and I haven't seen any since. That's all bugs too not just the roaches.

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