Tengard SFR Termiticide Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Most synthetic pyrethroids can be toxic to cats if they are applied directly to them or if they are allowed to walk on treated areas before they are dry. That being said, most cats do not have an issue being in a home that has been treated with a permethrin (as long as they stay out of the treated area until it is dry). Most treatments are limited to cracks and crevices indoors, limiting a pets exposure. Also, once the product has been diluted with water there is a very minute amount of the actual insecticide that will be available, usually just enough to kill a very tiny insect, not enough to have any effect what so ever on a mammal of any size. Permethrin used to cause a lot of problems when it was diluted with oil because the application would stay wet and available to the animals. In most cases today, the permethrin is diluted with water, which of course dries very quickly. Permethrin products are used in homes with cats everyday across the country.

Fleas are most likely not resistant to the chemicals like Tengard that you are using. Flea elimination can take several weeks and it is normal to keep seeing fleas even after the initial spray. Flea eggs and pupa are protected from all of the insecticides that you can use and they will not be exposed to the application until they reach the adult flea stage. Once the adult fleas are exposed to the application they will usually die within 24 hours. You should only treat once every 14 days and continue to vacuum every day. It is also very important to treat all pets and all outside areas where pets frequent to avoid reintroducing fleas to the indoor areas.

Yes, Tengard SFR can hold up to rain. It is important to have 24 hours before the application and 24 hours after the application rain free. As for how often Tengard SFR needs to be applied, that will depend on what type of pest you are treating for and where exactly you are treating. Please read the product label for more information.

Tengard SFR would be a great choice for your needs. You will want to concentrate on areas where you have dense brush and long/tall growth. It is also helpful to keep grass and brush cut short to eliminate the habitat of ticks and chiggers.

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.

Tengard SFR is not labeled to be used on anything edible so vegetables that were accidentially sprayed with the product would need to be disposed of.

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. 

The mixing ratio for Tengard SFR Termiticide Insecticide is 1 2/3 fl. oz. per gallon of water.

As long as the peach trees are not already infested with peach tree borers you can use a product that contains permethrin such as Tengard SFR. Unfortunately once the beetles have already infested the bark of a peach tree there are not any viable treatment options. In cases of infestation the general recommendation is to simply protect the surrounding trees with preventative sprays with permethrin products. We do not have any access to Dursban or Thiodan.

No, Tengard SFR cannot be used on tomatoes at any stage. We do carry two insecticides that can be used on tomatoes for aphids, Cyonara Lawn, Yard and Garden spray and Malathion 57%.

While Tengard SFR can kill bedbugs, it is not labeled for the type of bedbugs that usually infest a home. We recommend choosing an insecticide such as Phantom or Cyonara 9.7 that is labeled for bedbugs. We also have bedbug kits that come with all of the different products that you would need to do a proper bedbug treatment.

Yes, if the roaches and ants come to an area that has been treated with Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide they will be eradicated. For more information on treating roaches and ants, please take a few moments to review our treatment articles on How to Get Rid of Ants and How to Get Rid of Roaches for a successful eradication program.

Termidor SC will not hurt animals when it is dry. As a matter of fact, Termidor SC contains the same active ingredient, Fipronil, as the most popular spot on flea treatments for dogs on the market. We recommend using either Termidor SC or Dominion 2L for the most effective termite treatments. Both of those products are non-repellent and both have a transfer effect meaning that the termites cannot tell that the product is in place and will readily walk through it and transfer it back to the colony. Both the Tengard SFR and the Bifen IT will work pretty much the exact same way since they are both synthetic pyrethroids that are somewhat repellent. Neither of these products have a transfer effect.

The Tengard SFR is a great product to use for flea control in outdoor areas and you would want to mix NyGuard IGR with the spray. The NyGuard works great on fleas, ticks and many other insects and last longer outdoors than any other IGR on the market. According to the manufacturer it can hold up to sunlight for about 5 months so you would just spray it with the innitial application of Tengard then use the Tengard by itself with your follow up sprays ever 14-30 days. You will typically use 4-8 ml of NyGuard per gallon of water.

Due to the nature of this type of flea, the attached female fleas may have to be picked off of the birds or if the fleas are too numerous a flea product that is labeled for use on poultry may be used. The fleas that are infesting the henhouse itself (juveniles, adults, eggs and pupae) should be treated just like any other flea infestation. Remove the infested bedding and discard and vacuum or clean the area. Spray the hen house floor and bird resting area with the insecticide, paying special attention to cracks and crevices. Be sure to treat outdoor areas where the birds frequent, paying special attention to moist shady areas and areas where the birds may rest or spend more time. Tengard would be a great choice for this type of application because it can be used on poultry and in poultry houses and offers a long lasting residual. Adding an insect growth regulator such as Martin IGR will  help stop the breeding cycle of the fleas and  help eliminate a flea infestation faster. Pyganic dust can also be used in cracks and crevices and on the poultry to help eliminate the flea population.  Demize EC is an excellent product but it is not labeled for use in poultry houses.

 Tengard SFR Termiticide and Insecticide is safe to be used, as long as the puppies are out of the treated area until dried.

When using Tengard in a dial in sprayer you want to set the dial to 1oz per 1 gallon of water for 1000 sq. feet of treatment.

Both Dragnet and Tengard are still in production, and both products contain 36.8% permethrin. Dragnet is manufactured by FMC, while Tengard is a generic made by United Phosphorous, Inc. The only differences would be in the non-active ingredients, but the basic dilution rates and uses are exactly the same for both products.

Yes Tengard would kill roaches and can be used indoors and outdoors. If you have a heavy problem with roaches, consider one of our Roach Control Kits as this would be a much more effective option to control the roach infestation the quickest and cheapest way. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

We do not have a product that is labeled for Cheyletiella mites specifically, but we do have a product that can be used for several types of mites including biting mites. Tengard SFR is labeled for mange mites and scabies mites and can be used indoors and outdoors and on certain types of animals including dogs (do NOT use on cats). We recommend that animals are seen by a veterinarian and treated according to the veterinarian's instructions.