Talstar Xtra would be a great product to apply as a broadcast for Carpenter ants. <span font-size:medium"="">This innovative granule is approved for broadcast lawn, perimeter and mound treatments, making it a versatile and valuable component of your ongoing pest control program. And because it achieves impressive results even at low application rates, Talstar XTRA granular insecticide is an excellent, cost-effective solution for fast-acting, long-lasting protection. Please view the product label for complete application instructions. See our Carpenter Ant Pest Guide for more information about carpenter ant control.
Talstar Xtra will not repel ticks nor is it labeled specifically for wood ticks. We recommend that you look at using our Indoor/Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit which will help you eradicate the ticks and prevent them from reproducing.
Talstar XTRA Granules is an insecticide that kills by contact, and it cannot be made into a bait. We do sell many fire ant bait granules. Extinguish Plus and Advion Fire Ant Bait are two of the most popular fire ant baits that we sell.
The shelf life of Talstar XTRA Granules is 3-5 years as long as it's stored properly. Once the bag is opened, it can last up to 3 years.
Talstar XTRA Granules can be toxic to bees. We do offer Mavrick which is non toxic to honey bees once dry.
Talstar XTRA Granules is not labeled to control clover mites and would not be recommended. Instead you should use the liquid version, Talstar P.
Talstar XTRA Granules does list ticks on the product label and gives instructions for using it for them. It would really only be good for the young ticks still in the soil and not those on plants, trees, rocks or other non soil areas, for these applications a liquid product would be recommended. We have a great Outdoor Flea/Tick Kit that we would recommend using.
One bag of Talstar XTRA Granules will cover 5,000 to 10,000 sq. ft. For mole crickets, you will apply 2.3-4.6 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft., or 100 to 200 lb. per acre.
Talstar XTRA and Bifen L/P both contain 0.20% bifenthrin. Talstar XTRA also contains zeta-cypermethrin and is a more uniform granule for better distribution during application.
The Talstar Xtra bag does not specifically list setting for the Scotts Edge Guard DLX. You would want to calibrate your spreader for the product for your target pest. Here are instructions on 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.
For mole crickets the rate to use is 2.3 to 4.6 Lbs/1000 sq ft
Talstar XTRA Granules can be toxic to bees. We do offer Mavrick which is non toxic to honey bees once dry.
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.
Talstar XTRA Granules would be our best recommendation for this general pest treatment.
Talstar XTRA Granules are an excellent choice for fire ant control --Talstar XTRA granular is proven to eliminate dangerous fire ant colonies in four hours or less. Which means you can help your customer return to their yards with complete peace of mind, sooner than you ever thought possible.
This innovative granule is approved for broadcast lawn, perimeter and mound treatments, making it a versatile and valuable component of your ongoing pest control program. And because it achieves impressive results even at low application rates, Talstar XTRA granular insecticide is an excellent, cost-effective solution for fast-acting, long-lasting protection.
The Taltar Xtra bag does not specifically list setting for the Scott’s Wizz spreader. You would want to calibrate your spreader for your target pest. Here are instructions on 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.
Talstar XTRA Granules would be a great product to apply as a broadcast for carpenter ants, but it is not labeled for termites. You can find our termite control products here.
A great product to treat your lawn for mole crickets is Talstar XTRA Granules. When the mole crickets are small and young, they are much easier to control, but there will be little to no visible damage at this time. When damage is visible, usually in the spring, mole crickets are much larger and robust, which makes them harder to control. The best time to treat for moles crickets will be in the early life stages, when they are the most vulnerable. Take a look at our guide on How To Get Rid of Mole Crickets for lots of helpful information.
It is recommended to apply Talstar XTRA Granules with a calibrated commercial broadcast spreader to ensure the most accurate application.
No, Talstar Xtra Granules would not be a good option when treating for termites. Talstar Xtra Granules are applied to the surface of the ground and are really only meant for treating insects that walk across the ground. Termites enter the home from underground and never make it to the surface of the ground. Therefore, they never come into contact with the product on the surface. Please take a look at our "How to do a Termite Treatment" article, which explains exactly how to treat for termites just like a professional company would.
Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is not labeled to kill grubs or earthworms. There are no products on the market in the USA that are labeled for earthworms as they are largely beneficial creatures, however, this product could harm beneficial insects that come in contact with treated areas. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region.
