Tempo SC Ultra should not be applied to edibles including sweet corn. Please let us know the targeted pest(s) and we will be happy to offer another product recommendation that will fit your needs. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you!
Only the applicator should be present during the application of Tempo SC Ultra or Tempo 1% Dust and then leave. You (along with others) can return when the surfaces are completely dried and the dust has settled. This is usually a couple of hours.
While Tempo SC Ultra can be used to kill honey bees, we recommend that you first contact your local cooperative extension office and ask them to help you find a local bee removal service if at all possible, as honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony.
Tempo SC Ultra is best applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours of application so it has time to dry and adhere to the surface it is applied to. Rain before would not effect it just be sure the area is not soaked so it makes contact with the surfaces applied to.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is safe for use on all ornamentals, including hibiscus flowers. Be sure the follow the label with regards to how much to use per gallon of water.
Tempo SC Ultra is usually best mixed with 1 gallon of water since it has such low dilution rates. You would use 8-16 ml or 0.27 to .054 fl oz per gallon of water, so for a quart sprayer (be sure it is not a trigger sprayer; it must be a pump sprayer) you would just divide that by 4 (since there are 4 quarts in a gallon), which would equal 2-4 ml or 0.07 to 0.14 fl oz. Please refer to the product label for the rate based on your target pest.
Tempo SC Ultra can harm a cat if they ingest a large quantity of the actual product or mixed solution. Pets should be out of the treated area until dry and then the small amount left behind would not be enough to harm a pet if they were to contact after.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to eliminate flies. Apply low-volume mist or spray to outside surfaces of buildings, porches, patios, garages, fences, and other areas where flies rest. The mixing rate is 8-16 ml per gallon of water. Please refer to our Fly Treatment Guide for more tips and necessary steps to managing flying insects.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be applied at a rate of 8 ml of Tempo per 1000 square feet for chiggers. The amount of water depends on how much you need to apply the 8 ml over the area. It can be mixed with a few gallons of water, or 10 gallons of water, just as long as the 8 ml is applied over the 1000 square feet. Treatments for chiggers should begin in April/May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkept areas of the lawn and lawn edge. You can also use Tempo SC Ultra as a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.
Tempo SC Ultra has a residual of 30 days outdoors and 90 days indoors after it has had time to dry.
Tempo SC Ultra cannot be applied to mattresses and it is not labeled for bedbugs. 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, you can use Tempo SC Ultra to treat for chiggers outside. You will use 8 mL per 1000 sq ft. Be sure that you still wear protective clothing including long pants, long sleeves, socks and shoes, and gloves when treating for this pest.
Tempo SC Ultra will provide a 4 week residual outdoors, and about 90 days indoors. Be sure to read and follow the product label to be sure you are using the correct concentration in the areas you will be treating.
Yes Tempo SC Ultra will kill and eliminate various types of ticks. It is recommended that you mix the product at the rate of 8-16 ml per gallon of water. This can be used every 21-30 days as needed outdoors. Be sure to focus on the areas where ticks would be, such as on and around brush.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for Japanese Beetles.
For best results, Tempo SC Ultra should be stored at or near room temperature. If it became frozen for any length of time, we recommend that you purchase another bottle.
