It’s recommended when applying any chemical like Tempo SC Ultra to apply during the cooler times of the day. In the morning or evening when temps are likely below 85 degrees.
Tempo SC Ultra can be used to control Japanese Beetles on roses. Care should be taken to avoid spraying the blooms.
Yes, Gentrol IGR and Tempo SC Ultra can be tank mixed together. You will mix 8-12 ml of Tempo SC Ultra and 1 oz of Gentrol IGR per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft for most applications. Please refer to the product label instructions of each product prior application for full instructions.
Tempo SC Ultra and Suspend Polyzone have two different active ingredients. The active ingredient in Tempo SC Ultra is beta-cyfluthrin. The active ingredient in Suspend Polyzone is deltamethrin. Suspend Polyzone also has an added polymer that protects the active ingredient from weather, irrigation and mechanical abrasion. The residual for Tempo SC Ultra is approximately 30 days outdoors, while the residual for Suspend Polyzone outdoors is approximately 90 days. They are both general insecticides that are labeled for most of the same pests.
Unlilke Tempo SC, Temprid FX contains two active ingredients, promoting a transfer kill.
Any temperature between 40F and 85F is fine to apply Tempo SC Ultra.
Tempo SC Ultra will work on the carpenter ants that come in contact with the treated areas, it usually works within 24-48 hours.
You could potentially treat houseplants or other interior ornamental plants with Tempo SC Ultra as a foliar spray to help kill adult insects. If you have fungus gnats, they are usually caused by overwatering plants. Be sure to let the soil of your plants dry out to eliminate the harborage areas for these plants. If soil is compacted and very dense, consider repotting plants with severe infestations.
Please keep chickens the the coop for at least 1-2 hours after Tempo SC Ultra application or until the treated area has dried.
Yes, Tempo SC Ultra is labeled for armyworms.