One application of Tengard SFR will last about one month if applied according to the instructions on the product label.
Asian beetles are impossible to control 100% because they can easily fly in from outlying areas. When used as directed, Tengard will help eliminate a large portion of the Asian population before they enter structures or damage plants. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Per the Tengard SFR product label you would use a 0.5% emulsion for wasps which is 1 2/3 fl oz per gallon of water.
Tengard SFR could be used to help deter bees from boring into treated areas and kill the ones that contact a treated surface. It can be applied once a month.
We do actually have a Carpenter Bee Kit that is our most popular product(s) for carpenter bee control. The kit comes with a dust and a hand duster to apply in the existing holes. The dust will kill any carpenter bees that are in the holes and will kill the larvae when they hatch. After a few days all of the adult carpenter bees that are in the holes will die. You can patch the holes at this point. The kit also comes with a liquid concentrate that you mix with water and apply using a one gallon hand pump sprayer. You should treat all of the fascia boards or any surfaces that the carpenter bees seem to be going after. This will prevent any new holes. When a carpenter bee lands on the wood surface to make a new hole, it will pick up the product you sprayed on its body and die when it grooms itself. Carpenter bees are only around for a short time in the spring, and then again in the fall. You will have to apply both times of the year and then after 2 seasons there will not be any more larvae in the wood.
Yes, Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide will kill scorpions both by contact and with the oil that is in the insecticide, however Tengard will not have as long a residual as many other insecticides that are popular for this pest. Our Scorpion Control Kit includes Demand CS, which is water-based and micro-encapsulated to hold up better in sunlight, heat, and rainfall, plus a UV flashlight to help spot scorpions at night and glue boards to help trap and monitor scorpions.
You will want to apply as a general pest control application indoors with Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide as a crack and crevice application along baseboards for hardwood floors.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is not labeled to treat bedbugs. We suggest applying the products in one of our Bedbug Kits. Please take a few moments to review our How to Get Rid of Bedbugs Treatment Article.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled to be used as a dip for dogs. You will mix 4 oz per 20 gallons of water. Make sure all areas are soaked to skin. Let drip dry on animal. Do not rinse off.
Tengard SFR is not labeled for residential control of mosquitoes, so we would not recommend using this product for that use. Talstar P would be an excellent choice for a residual insecticide for mosquito control. Please see our Mosquito Treatment Guide for more information about treating for mosquitoes.
For Tengard SFR it states from the label not to use on animals under 12 weeks of age. The dilution rate states to use 1/4 fl. oz. to 1 1/4 gallons of water as a dip wash. Thoroughly wet the animal to skin with a sponge or rag and let drip dry. If signs of sensitivity occur, bathe your pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. You want to repeat applications every 2 weeks, if necessary.
Tengard SFR is labeled for bagworms and mixed at 4-8 fl oz per 100 gallons of water and is safe for evergreens.
It is important to start control methods before a major infestation occurs. Once the bagworms have matured and have formed the "bag" most chemical control methods will no longer work.
You can manually control bagworms by simply plucking them off of the infested trees and dropping them into a bucket of soapy water or squishing them. This control method is most useful during fall, winter and early spring, before the eggs inside the bag have hatched.
Chemical control may be achieved when the larvae are small and just emerging from the over-wintering bag. Use a concentrated liquid insecticide such as Talstar or Tempo. Foliage should be thoroughly wetted with the insecticide spray in order to achieve thorough coverage. When doing an insecticide treatment, timing is key. To find out the correct time of year to treat for bagworms in your region contact you local Cooperative Extension office. These offices can prove to be invaluable when treating for insect pests.