Tempo SC Ultra is a great product for millipedes as well as many other insects. Tempo SC Ultra. It is labeled for use on plants and is not known to cause damage to healthy plants. Millipedes need moisture to survive, and they prefer hanging out in dark damp places, which is why they hang out in the mulch and are attracted to the pool and the basement. A good barrier spray around the mulch beds and around the house will help. However, the main issue is the moisture. If you can eliminate some of the moisture issues, then you will minimize the harborage areas for the millipedes. Some ways of doing this are to make sure all shrubbery and bushes are cut back from the house at least two feet. Also, rake back any mulch against the house in flower beds at least 6 inches. This will let the ground dry up against the house and there will be less likely of a chance the millipedes will want to go towards the dry area. If you re-mulch every year and don’t clean out the old mulch, then this is also a problem. You should remove some of the mulch near the pool and house, and eventually consider replacing with a ground cover that doesn't’t hold moisture down as much as mulch, such as pine straw or even better, decorative rock that stays for years and lets the ground breathe.
Yes, if you drench a fire ant mound with Tempo SC Ultra it will elminate the colony and any ant that touches where you sprayed or poured the product. If you have a heavy problem with fire ants however we suggest using a product more specific to the pest like Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait.
Tempo SC Ultra has a three year shelf life from the date of purchase if stored away from extreme temperatures. It should be applied within 24 hrs of mixing for the most effectiveness.
If Tempo SC Ultra gets on your skin, you should remove any contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician or poison control.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill carpet beetles that come in contact with it, but Tempo SC Ultra is really designed as a crack and crevice spray. You could use Nyguard Plus, which is safe to use on carpets. Please be sure to keep these tips in mind as well.
Carpet beetle larvae like to feed in dark, undisturbed locations like closets, attics, basements, and storage areas. The wide availability of food sources for the larvae (including dust and lint, and pet hair) makes vacuuming the best way to ensure there is minimal food for the larvae to feed on. Vacuuming can also help to remove the larvae and adult beetles already in the home. Regular vacuuming and laundering of rugs, furniture, and linens can help to ensure the beetles are removed and have no food source. If you find a contaminated item, bag and remove this item from your home, if possible.
• Proper storage: Before storing silks, woolens, or furs, dry clean as the beetles are attracted to stains and soiled garments. Store in a well-sealed container, using mothballs. Mothballs can limit the beetle’s attraction to the wool or silk. Store pet food, dried meat, and other dried animal products in a well-sealed container.
• Insecticides: For things that cannot be washed or dry cleaned, insecticides are the best bet for prevention and eradication.
Insecticides can be used for spot-treatments, as a boundary at the edges of rugs, under rugs, under furniture, walls and floors of closets, shelving, cracks, and lint or dust accumulating areas. Be careful around oriental rugs or other fabrics, as some insecticides can stain. Never spray clothing or bedding with insecticide, and always read instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra can be applied to indoor cracks and crevices once every 90 days and outdoors once every 30 days. It is labeled to be reapplied as early as every 7-10 days if its needed.
Tempo SC Ultra should only be applied using a hand pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or hose end applicator. We do carry fogging solutions that can be dispersed using a ULV fogger or thermal fogger.
The mixing ratio of Tempo SC Ultra is 8-16 ml per gallon of water. When treating for spiders, be sure to treat the areas that they are going to come in contact with. Indoors, the residual is approximately 90 days. Outdoors, the residual is approximately 30 days. Be sure to keep pets and/or childen out of the area until the product has dried completely.
Tempo SC Ultra is applied to indoor cracks and crevices only, not as a space spray, per product label instructions. There would be too much getting on the floor when treating the ceiling. Suspend SC is labeled for treating ceilings. Please refer to the product label for specific application instructions. We would suggest applying a drop cloth on the floor while applying so that nothing gets on the floor surfaces.
Tempo SC Ultra will kill the fleas that come in contact with the treated surfaces. It should only be applied outdoors for flea treatments. For more information on treating fleas, please take a moment to look over our 'How to Get Rid of Fleas' article.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra can be used inside residential homes. You will use this product around baseboards, cracks and crevices in the home. The mixing ratio is between 8-16 ml per gallon of water.
