There are not any specific temperature restrictions on when Temprid FX Insecticide can be applied. You should not use insecticides when temperatures are near, at, or below freezing. Insects are most active when air temperatures are around 60-85 degrees F. The best time of day to apply is early in the day or in the late evening. Applications also need to be done when there isn't any rain expected for 24 hrs and the winds are calm to ensure the product has had time to dry. Please follow the label instructions for details on your treatment.
Yes, Temprid FX Insecticide can be mixed with ExciteR and Gentrol an applied in one application. Both ExciteR and Gentrol can be mixed with any insecticide.
Per a technical specialist at Bayer regarding the efficacy of the Temprid FX: It is not a question of efficacy of the active ingredients changing on different surfaces (as long as all are chemically neutral), but the amount of exposure to residues based on interference by the physical properties of the surface. Temprid (or any other residual insecticide) would generally be more efficacious (with all other factors like UV exposure, relative humidity, temperature exposures, surface pH being equal) against bed bugs on a hard, non-porous surface because if applied at the same amount, you would expect more of the deposit on the non-porous surface to be available for exposure to the target pest than on a porous surface.
When using Temprid FX Insecticide for bed bugs you are only applying to cracks and crevices and along baseboards in rooms, not across entire surfaces. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.
Temprid FX would be the best insecticide to use for active roach infestations due to the 2 active ingredients and dual modes of action it uses. Bifen IT would be suggested for general maintenance or preventative applications but not the recommended product if you have active roaches.
Active roach infestations require a combination of products and repeat treatments every 7-14 days to eradicate. Using a residual spray alone will not fully eradicate a roach colony. We recommend one of our Roach Control Kits to provide you with a residual insecticide, roach bait and insect growth regulator to help stop the reproduction. These kits provide enough products for the initial treatment as well as 2-3 follow up treatments.
View our How to Get Rid of Roach Treatment Guide for more information.
Temprid FX is labeled to help target bed bug eggs, nymphs and adults. Bed bug eggs that are directly treated are killed outright, and young nymphs/ that emerge from eggs are killed by dried residues.
Temprid FX Insecticide could kill those adult drain flies that contact a treated area long enough to receive a lethal dose. Please refer to our How to get rid of Drain Flies guide for fthe most effective treatment.
Temprid FX Insecticide would be a great product to use to treat for mosquitoes that may carry the Zika virus. The key is to apply to the underside of the leaves on trees/bushes where the adults lay during the day. You can also find our Mosquito Control Guide here.
Please keep in mind that insecticides are not a substitute for personal protection, and that we cannot provide medical treatment advice.
The most effective way to remove the residual of Temprid FX Insecticide that has been applied to furniture on surfaces that will have skin contact is to steam clean the surface area. Per the product label, Temprid FX should be applied to only to the infested tufts, seams, folds, and edges, but do not apply to flat surfaces where prolonged human contact will occur.
No, Temprid FX does not contain a polymer. Suspend Polyzone would be an insecticide that contains a special polymer to help it last longer on outside surfaces.
Temprid FX Insecticide is only availbale as a liquid concentrate. It is not labeled for bookworms. We apologize, but since we are only able to ship within the U.S., we cannot say whether or not it is allowed to be used in Europe.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not labeled to be used in any type of fogger.
Temprid FX would not be the best product for Wooly Adelgid on Hemlocks. We recommend Safari.
Temprid FX Insecticide is an option to treat for mosquitoes in areas that are at least 25 feet away from water. For areas closer to the water, you would be limited to the natural products such as EcoVia or Essentria IC3.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not a contact kill insecticide. The product offers a transfer effect that will travel throughout the colony eventually kill the queen. Crazy Ant Colonies are very large in size and may require repeat applications and multiple seasons to get control.
Please view our How to Treat for Crazy Ants Treatment Guide for more information.
Temprid FX should only be diluted with water as directed on the label.
Temprid FX Insecticide should dry clear and not leave any type of residue once dry when the instructions are followed on the product label. If there is a concern of where it is being applied, we would recommend testing a small, inconspicuous area first to be safe.
Temprid FX Insecticide is not labeled for bird lice. We recommend contacting your veterinarian for advice on what to use as we do not seem to have anything labeled for this use.
If surfaces are too dust covered or dirty it would be recommended to clean the area before applying Temprid FX