Talstar XTRA Granules should be applied with a granular spreader.
The spreader settings Talstar XTRA Granules will vary on the insects you are treating and the rate (low, mid or high rate) Please refer to the product label to view the Spreader Settings Table for setting recommendations on the most common spreaders. The table only lists the Scotts SpeedyGreen 2000 and the Scotts Handy Green II Spreader so if you have a different model spreader, we would suggest contacting Scotts at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
The Taltar Xtra bag does not specifically list setting for the Scotts Speedy Green 3000, but it does list the Scotts SpeedyGreen 2000 and its spreader settings. If this is what you meant, or those two spreaders are compatible with settings, you can use setting 2 3/4 for putting out 1.15 lbs per 1000 sq/ft, 5 1/4 for 2.3lbs per 1000 sq/ft, or 9 for putting out 4.6 lbs per 1000 sq/ft. Otherwise if your settings do not match up, you would want to calibrate your spreader for the product. Here are instructions on how to calibrate your spreader.
How to calibrate your spreader:
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing the required amount of product in pounds in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over a 1000 square feet.
The Taltar Xtra label does not specifically list settings for the Ryobi 18v, but it does list the Scotts SpeedyGreen 2000 and its spreader settings. If this is what you meant, or those two spreaders are compatible with settings, you can use setting 2 3/4 for putting out 1.15 lbs per 1000 sq/ft, 5 1/4 for 2.3lbs per 1000 sq/ft, or 9 for putting out 4.6 lbs per 1000 sq/ft. Otherwise, if your settings do not match up, you would want to calibrate your spreader for the product. Here are instructions on how to calibrate your spreader.
How to calibrate your spreader:
Almost all fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, etc have treatments in amounts of so much product per 1000 square feet. So if you can figure out what your walking speed is then you know anytime you apply any product that calls for so much of it per 1000 square feet, you always set your spreader on this setting. You can calibrate this by marking off a 1000 square foot (10 x 100) area and placing the required amount of product in pounds in the spreader. Start with a low setting and start walking your marked off area at a normal pace. You can adjust as you go and find the basic setting for you to apply the product over 1000 square feet.
Unfortunately the manufacturer does not give usage instructions for all of the different spreaders on the market. Here is how they suggest calibrating your spreader:
If you need to use 1.5-4.6 lbs of product per 1,000 sq ft you would add the needed amount of product to spreader, start with a medium setting, then apply product to a 20 x 50 ft area (1,000 sq ft). If you have product left, your setting is too low. If you run out of product, your setting is too high.
Be sure to read the product label to determine the usage rate for your needs.
The manufacturer does not list this particular model spreader on the Talstar XTRA Granules product label. We typically recommend that if you need to use 1.5-4.6 lbs of product per 1,000 sq. ft., you would add the needed amount of product to spreader, start with a medium setting, then apply product to a 20 x 50 ft area (1,000 sq ft). If you have product left, your setting is too low. If you run out of product, your setting is too high. If this does not help, you can also contact FMC directly for assistance with calibrating your spreader at 800-321-1362. Scott's also has a Spreader Settings Tool available on their website here.
It is recommended to apply Talstar XTRA Granules with a calibrated commercial broadcast spreader to ensure the most accurate application.
