Temprid SC Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Just about any 1 gallon pump sprayer will do. We prefer the Chapin  Premier 1 Gallon Pump Sprayer 21210XP because of the brass construction in the shutoff valve, wand and nozzle. Makes for great applications. All of the parts are replaceable when they wear out and when cared for properly will last for many years.

Since bedbugs can live in wall voids, behind baseboards and in other hidden areas you will have to do more than steam the carpets, though steaming the carpets can help. We recommend using a hand duster to apply dust insecticide such as Cimexa dust to the wall voids and power outlets. We also recommend using a spray in the cracks and crevices around the baseboards and other areas such as Temprid SC to eliminate hidden bedbugs as they emerge from hiding. Because no one is living there the bedbugs can be dormant which could prolong control efforts.

I have mixed Temprid with a gallon of water and still have some left over...how long can it be stored?
How long can I store my Temprid and water mixture? I have mixed 8mm into a gallon of water and didn't use all of it and was wondering if I can store it for a week or a month like this?

You should not store diluted Temprid (or most other diluted insecticides for that matter) for more than 24 hours because the acids in the water will start to degrade the product making it ineffective. Leftover dilution can be disposed of by pouring it out right up against the  foundation of your structure outside.

My temprid has a darker type solution on top like it had seperated. Is my temprid still some good?
I only had it for a couple of months and did not even use it yet.

Absolutely.  Temprid and most all concentrates that we sell have a 3 to 5 year shelf life.  Many concentrates contain different active ingredients, some heavier than others which is why they can separate if left on a shelf for a few months.  It is no problem though.  Just shake the bottle for about 10 to 15 seconds and the solution will reset and look normal.

Temprid SC would be effective for outdoor flea treatments when used as directed on the product label. For fleas, concentrate treatments in areas where pets or animals are known to rest, as these areas are larval breeding hot spots. Treat the entire area where these pests could be present. Since fleas eggs and larva are protected from insecticides you will need to reapply Temprid SC every 14 days until the flea cycle has been broken. Fleas and ticks may be reintroduced from surrounding areas by host animals.

Temprid SC is labeled for use in and around restaurants but you cannot apply in food/feed areas of food and feed handling establishments.

Temprid SC will last for at least three years when stored in the original container (tightly sealed of course), out of direct sunlight and out of extreme temperatures.

In most states you do not need a license to use the products on our website if you are using them on your own property. You will need a license if you are treating other people's property for profit. There are some products on our website that are restricted in certain states and if you are in the named state you will not be able to purchase that product. The state restrictions are listed on each individual product page.

Can Temprid SC Insecticide be used on luggage or backpacks?
After a trip, could Temprid be sprayed on luggage or on backpacks?

Temprid SC is not labeled for use on luggage or backpacks. We do carry sprays that are intended for this use. Please check out the JT Eaton Bedbug Luggage Spray, Rest Easy Bedbug Spray and the Essentria Bedbug Repellent spray.

Temprid SC no está etiquetado para matar los huevos de las chinches de cama. Los únicos productos que están etiquetados para matar los huevos de las chinches son Bedlam aerosol y Sterifab, ninguno de los dos pueden ser mezclado directamente con Temprid. Pero ambos Sterifab y Bedlam se pueden usar junto con Temprid para poder controlar las chinches. Debe tener en cuenta que incluso los productos que pueden matar a los huevos no matan a los huevos 100% del tiempo y hay necesidad de repetir los tratamientos cada 7-10 días. Depende de la intensidad de la infestación de chinches.

Temprid for Brown Recluse
i read an ad for Temprid in a pest control magazine some months back and stated that it is now labeled for Brown Recluse. is there any truth to this?

According to the manufacturer, Bayer, Temprid SC will kill any spider except for tarantulas. We are in the middle of adding the new Temprid SC product label to our website for our customers to review. You will be able to find it on the Temprid SC product page very soon.

Temprid SC leaves a residual behind so you should not apply it more than once every 7-10 days for bedbugs and not more than once a month for other insects (the product label does allow you to reapply Temprid SC every 7-10 days for other insects if there is a strong pest pressure). Please take a few moments to read the Temprid SC product label and the Temprid SC supplemental product label so that you can be sure your are using the product correctly.

Temprid SC is not labeled for turf and ornamental treatment so we cannot recommend it for use on your rose bushes for Japanese beetles.  However, our most popular product for general pest control is Talstar, and it is labeled for indoor and outdoor use like the Temprid SC.  The Talstar though is labeled for lawn and ornamentals as well and is one of our most popular products for Japanese beetle control.  It is perfectly fine to apply Talstar to your rose bushes.

I read that Temprid SC can make 50 gallons. Is there a smaller bottle available?
50 gallons is an awful lot for people who are just treating their own home. This is probably why Temprid costs so much more than other insecticides. Do the makers of Temprid plan to market a smaller amount, or make an aerosol that would be useful to people who would never use up what is in the bottle they currently sell?

Unfortunately, there is only one size of Temprid SC and that is the 400 ml bottle.  Remember that we only sell professional products and they are produced and intended to be used by professionals.  For a professional that may treat 10 homes in one day, this bottle does not last very long.  You can mix 8 ml per gallon of water or 16 ml per gallon of water for most insect problems.  If you use it at the 16 ml per gallon of water rate, which many professional do, the bottle will only make 25 gallons of solution.  The product has a shelf life of at least 5 years as long as you keep the lid on and keep it out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

Water based insecticides are the most commonly used insecticides today because they have low or no odor and they usually do not stain. Oil based insecticides are used in cases where the product may need to stay wetter for a longer period of time and they are usually used outdoors to avoid odor issues and staining. Oil based insecticides usually need to be diluted with oil or you must use an additive such as adjuvant to dilute the product in water (always read the product label for proper mixing instructions).

I don't see Bed Bugs listed on the Temprid SC product label ?
I just looked at the product label but I don't see Bed bugs listed anywhere? I purchased Phantom, Alpine Dust, Gentrol and Bedlam last summer, but the bed bugs continued to come back. I called an exterminator this week cause they're back and I can't afford to lose the tenants like I did last summer. They said they were gonna use Temprid, that's what made me come here and check that out. I'd like to use this and see, but I really can't have them keep coming back this summer. I'm hoping this company can do better than I did and get rid of them once and for all.

Temprid SC has a supplemental product label which you can see on the Temrpid SC product page on our website or by clicking here: supplemental product label. This label specifically deals with bedbugs and how to use Temprid SC for bedbug treatments.

Does Temprid form "micro-crystals" after it dries?
Similar to Suspend and Tempo SC Ultra?

Most of the residual products leave what some people call micro-crystals.  Temprid does as well.  This is referring to the surface that you apply the product on.  After it dries and you look through a microscope at the surface, it looks like a crystallization is formed on the surface.  This can only be seen of course through a microscope.

There is no need to pour Temprid into the measuring container attached to the bottle. Simply squeeze the bottle until you get the correct amount into the measuring side of the bottle and remove the cap and pour into the spray container.

Temprid SC will stay active for up to 90 days indoors and for about 30 days outdoors.

There is no valid reason to mix Temprid SC and Talstar P together.  Talstar P is a synthetic pyrethroid and Temprid SC already contains a synthetic pyrethroid, so there would be nothing to gain by mixing these products together. Making a pesticide too strong can actually backfire. Areas that are treated with this overly concentrated spray will be repellent and insects will simply avoid the treated areas prolonging the infestation.