Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled for use on non-bearing fruit trees only. Bonide Fruit Tree Spray can be used for a variety of insects on peach trees.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is ?labeled? to eradicate insects not rodents. We do carry products to control mice. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Mice for a successful treatment.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide can be harmful to honey bees if sprayed directly or if they contact a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose. To avoid contact, spray in the early morning or late evening when bees are less active and do not apply to the blooms of flowering shrubs/trees.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is not really selective so it would kill any bees that land on a treated surface.
If you are just doing a topical treatment with Tengard SFR, if termites come in contact with the treated area, they will die. However, if you are treating for an active infestation, it is recommended that you dig a trench around the structure and pour the solution into the trench. A treatment with this product will last approximately 5 years.
Tengard SFR can be used monthly as needed for pine tree beetles. There should not be more than 2 lbs of product used per acre per year. You will spray the lower branches and trunks prior to adult emergence.
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.
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is labeled for adult root weevils but may help with red palm weevils if they come into contact with a treated area. Per the Tengard SFR product label: "Heavily infected trees should be cut down (before the newly hatched beetles fly out of the trees in the spring/summer) and the wood burned or chipped, while other still healthy trees should be sprayed annually to protect them. Apply to the trunk and foliage."
Imidacloprid, which is the active ingredient in Dominion 2L, also appears to be effective as a systemic for preventing them. You would use the soil drench method. Per the instructions on the product label: "Apply 0.2 ounces per inch of trunk diameter uniformly as a drench around the base of the tree in not less than 10 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Direct application to the root area. Remove plastic or any other barrier that will stop the solution from reaching the root zone."
Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is not a systemic product and should be applied when rain is not expected within 24 hours. It has a residual of 30 days on outside surfaces and can kill bees that come into contact with a treated surface long enough to receive a lethal dose during this time.
For Lawns, mix 0.4 to 0.8 fluid ounce of Tengard SFR in 4 to 25 gallons of water per 1,000 square feet.Use the higher rate for fast knockdown and increased residual control. Dense or excessive(greater than 3 inches) lawn height and arid conditions may require higher volume application rates. Repeat application if necessary. Application in combination with compatible surfactants or wetting agents may enhance penetration.
No, the odor of Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide will not harm your cats. Be sure to keep them out of the area while you are applying. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for your pets to return to the area. Do not apply to your cat directly.
Yes, Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide will kill scorpions both by contact and with the residual, 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.