Yes, you could use Tempo SC Ultra to treat caterpillars on mountain laurels, just be sure to get thorough coverage of all sides of the leaves. Control will be most successful when larvae are young. You can also use products containing Bt or Spinosad to target caterpillars. You can read more information about the genista caterpillars in this article from your Texas A&M Extension.
Tempo SC Ultra is not a selective insecticide and it will kill honeybees if it is sprayed in places where honey bees are foraging. Tempo SC cannot be used on raspberry plants. Instead you may consider using something like Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control. This product is not selective either so it is important to not spray in areas where the bees are actively foraging. Do not harvest fruit until at least 7 days after application.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill ants that have come into contact with the areas treated with the product but it will not reach the nesting locations. Harvester ants should be left alone if they are not a direct threat or nuisance. They provide food for many animals, and also help distribute grass seed, and are overall beneficial. However, if control becomes necessary, you can easily get rid of harvester ants using the right professional products.Granular ant baits are the best choice to control harvester ants. Nearly any granular ant bait will work, but look for those labeled for use on harvester ants.Products with abamectin, like Advance 375A Select Granular Ant Bait, bifenthrin, like Talstar PL Granules and hydramethylnon, like Maxforce Complete Granular Bait, among many others, will all be effective against harvester ants. Always follow the label instructions carefully, but 2-5 tablespoons of granular bait scattered over the colony’s central opening should be sufficient to control the colony. For non-chemical control, destroy nests and habitat with regular mowing and other lawn maintenance.
Yes! Tempo SC Ultra is a popular product to treat for Carpenter Bees. It would also be a good idea to dust in the bored holes with a product like Delta Dust to kill the larvae. You may also want to check out our Carpenter Bee Guide for more tips on how to treat and prevent carpenter bees.
Tempo SC Ultra should be applied to cracks and crevices only. Pans should be removed during the application. You can place them back after the product has completely dried.
It is recommended to wear goggles, face shield, or safety glasses, chemical resistant gloves, and long sleeves and pants when applying Tempo SC Ultra.
Yes, you can tank-mix Tempo SC Ultra and an IGR together in the same tank to apply together. You will want to be sure you don’t spray on top of where you bait and don’t bait on top of where you spray. This will cross-contaminate the bait and roaches will not be attracted to it. Please review our How to Get Rid of Roaches Guide as well as our Roach Control Kits.
Any edibles treated with Tempo SC Ultra should be discarded and not consumed. It is not labeled for anything edible.
Tempo SC Ultra could harm lightning bugs/fireflies if they land on a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dosage.
You can use Tempo SC Ultra in your lawn to help control cicada killers, however you still need to dilute it at 16 mL (0.5 oz) per gallon of water and apply using a hand pump sprayer.
Cicada Killer wasps thrive in disturbed environments, such as landscaped yards and places where bare soil is exposed. You can discourage the wasps from nesting in your yard by cutting your grass on the highest setting and by adding a thick layer of mulch to flower beds during the Cicada Killer Wasp season. These wasps do not like over saturated lawns either, so over watering during their season will help prevent them. Unfortunately, there is no fool proof way to prevent cicada killer wasps.
We also like to let our customers know that the Cicada Killer wasps are beneficial insects that provide free pest control for a couple months each year. Cicada killer wasps paralyze and provision their burrows with other insects to feed their young. The beneficial Cicada killer wasps, while large and intimidating to see, are mostly harmless and there have been very few reports of anyone getting stung by just being near them. In most cases where a sting was reported, the wasps were being held or molested in some way. Cicada Killer Wasp stings are also reported to be almost painless.
For sod webworms, Tempo SC Ultra is used at a rate of 4 to 8 ml per gallon (per 1,000 sq. ft). We also recommend taking a look at our Sod Webworm Treatment Guide for further tips and info.
Anything ediible that was sprayed with Tempo SC Ultra would need to be discarded and not consumed.
Tempo SC Ultra will last for about 3-5 years in the bottle. Insecticides should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight.
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for application on furniture. The product label states “Do not apply to furniture or upholstery where prolonged contact by humans will occur.”
Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled for use on edible vegetation.
Tempo SC is a mostly clear-drying product; however if it is over mixed, over applied/saturated in one area, and allowed to pool up it can leave a milky white residue behind. We would recommend either spraying it on a small inconspicuous spot first to see how the residual shows, or going with a product like Alpine WSG which mixes completely clear in water and dries clear.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for use as a general surface, spot, mist, or crack and crevice treatment in and around buildings and structures, including food processing facilities.
Tempo SC Ultra should only be applied to baseboards and cracks and crevices around the perimeter of a room. It is not labeled for use on a bed, mattress, or any other furniture. 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.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for boxelder bugs.
Tempo SC Ultra is quite gentle on plants but we always recommend that you test the product on just one plant before you spray them all if you are concerned about sensitivity. Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to kill earwigs and it can be applied to outdoor ornamental plants but nothing edible.
