No, Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied to animals including cats and dogs for the treatment of fleas or any insect. We do offer products that are safe for application on your pets. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Fleas for a successful eradication program.
You can find a complete list of targeted pests on pages 6-24 of the Tempo SC Ultra product label.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be mixed with rubbing alcohol and should be mixed with water only.
Tempo SC Ultra should not be mixed with alcohol. Tempo should be diluted only with water. You can use Sterifab seperately for a contact kill. Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill bed bugs. Our bedbug kits come with all top of the line products that are available on the market today, along with instructions to follow. When applied properly, our kits have a very high success rate. We recommend reading our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more information on a treatment program using the products and non-chemical efforts.
If you are asking if Tempo SC Ultra controls mold, then the answer is no. Tempo is just an insecticide. The only product we sell to kill mold spores is Boracare with Mold-Care, which can be applied to raw wood and lasts the life of the wood.
Tempo SC is not an insect growth regulator, it is an insecticide with a residual of up to 90 days. We do recommend that you mix in an IGR like Nyguard IGR, with the Tempo SC, to help break down the reproduction cycle of insects.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be applied with a hose-end sprayer.
Tempo SC Ultra could be used in areas like barns as long as it does not contaminate the hay or other food or animal feed and the hay does not contact the areas treated with Tempo. You could use Evergreen Insecticide to treat an area before hay is stored there. Please see our Spider Treatment Guide for additional tips.
Unfortuneatly, Tempo SC Ultra can not be used on dogs or any animals at all. The product is not labeled for that type of use/application. If you want something that you can apply directly to your pet we would suggest using something like Martins Permethrin 10% or Petcor Flea Spray.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used as a mound drench for fire ants. It will eliminate the colony and any ant that comes into contact with where you sprayed or poured the product. If you have a severe infestation of fire ants, however, we suggest that you use a product that targets this pest more specifically, such as Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait. You may also want to look over our Fire Ant Treatment Guide for more information.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for fleas and chiggers and is safe once dry for pets to return to the area. Typically a few hours is best.
It is not recommend to mix Tempo SC Ultra or any insecticide at a higher dosage than what is recommended on the product label. This could cause a resistance issue down the road. Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill bed bugs. Our bedbug kits come with all top of the line products that are available on the market today, along with instructions to follow. When applied properly, our kits have a very high success rate. We recommend reading our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more information on a treatment program using the products and non-chemical efforts.
Tempo SC Ultra when applied per label druing the cooler times of the day will not harm St. Augustine grass. It's recommended to apply this product around the exterior perimeter of structures and perimeter of lawn.
Yes Tempo SC Ultra? will work for stinkbugs. Stinkbugs are not listed on the label of most insecticides yet because they have only started becoming a problem for homeowners and property owners in recent years. Be sure to spray eaves, soffits, window frames, door frames, areas where cables, pipes or wires enter into the structure and any other crack, crevice or gap where insects can harbor. We also recommend starting applications in early August to prevent having the stink bugs move in with you and sealing up as many cracks, crevces and gaps as possible. Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese Beetles.
While Tempo SC Ultra will control aphids, it is not labeled to be used as a drench. A great product to use as a drench for aphids would be Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate. When using Dominion 2L to treat for aphids you would mix 0.1 - 0.4 fl oz per inch of the trunk diameter in no less than 10 gallons per 100 sq ft of treatment area. You typically want to start about 12 inches from the base of the tree and out to the drip line.
Tempo SC Ultra is mixed at the rate of 0.27 to 0.54 oz. per gallon of water, depending on your target pest. Please refer to the product label for complete appliaction instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra has no odor and leaves less residue, meaning it is not necessary to wipe away Tempo after it has dried. In the event that Tempo is over sprayed or sprayed in an undesirable area, it can be cleaned with warm soap and water.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to kill bed bugs. Our bedbug kits come with all top of the line products that are available on the market today, along with instructions to follow. When applied properly, our kits have a very high success rate. We recommend reading our article on How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs for more information on a treatment program using the products and non-chemical efforts.
Tempo SC Ultra is NOT used on edible vegetation including tomatoes. If treated, they should be discarded. We do offer products safe for edible vegetation.
Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for box elder bugs. You will use 8-16 ml per gallon of water, to treat 1000 sq feet. Please see the label for specifc mixing rate and intructions. Please take a few moments to review our Boxelder Bug Treatment Guide online here.
