Talstar P Professional Insecticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by David from Reedsburg, Wi
    06/09/2017
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    How long will Talstar P last outdoors? Will rain wash it off?
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    Talstar P will last up to 30 days outside.  You do want to apply about 24 hours before you are expecting any rain.  After that point, rain will not affect it. 

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  • Asked by Steve
    11/30/2010
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    What is the difference between Talstar P and Talstar One?
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    Talstar P and Talstar One are actually the same thing. The manufacturer changed the name of the product from Talstar One to Talstar P, so that it would be more in line with the rest of their products. The P stands for Professional.
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  • Asked by Mike
    08/15/2010
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    Can Talstar P be used in a broadcast hose-end sprayer for pests in the grass?
    If so, is there a guide for how much to use?
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    Yes, Talstar P can be used in a hose end sprayer to apply to a large area like a lawn. You apply at the same rate as a hand held sprayer.  Typically, this is one ounce per gallon of water per 1000 square feet.  So, if you wanted to treat your lawn that was 5000 square feet, you would place 5 ounces of Talstar P in the hose end sprayer and then set or fill your sprayer to the 5 gallon mark.
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  • Asked by Lily from Lake Worth Florida
    09/19/2011
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    I have bees & bee hives. Will applications of Talstar P harm them?
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    Talstar P is not a selective insecticide and it will kill any insects that come into contact with treated areas. You can reduce the risk to your bees by keeping applications away from areas where the bees are actively foraging and at times when the bees are not active in general. You may also consider using Mavrik Perimeter insecticide for outdoor pests, which is non-repellent and non-toxic to honeybees after it is dried. You will want to read the product label to see if this fits your needs.
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  • Asked by Lazer
    04/21/2011
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    Will Talstar P kill Japanese beetles if sprayed on the lawn? If so, what usage rate should I use?
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    Talstar P will help control adult Japanese beetles when used at a 1 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft area rate. You can mix the 1 fl oz of Talstar into 1-2 gallons of water to insure even coverage. Talstar P will not work well for control of beetle grubs or larva and is not labeled for this use. If you need to control the grubs you will need to use a product that is labeled for them such as Dylox 6.2 or Hi-Yield Grub Free Zone.
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  • Asked by Gail from Carmel, In
    06/07/2015
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    How often should you spray Talstar?
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    Talstar P can be applied once a month on the outside of the structure and once every 90 days to the indoor cracks and crevices.
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  • Asked by Larry
    10/27/2010
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    Why was Dursban banned?
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    Dursban was banned by the EPA around 2000-2001 because of concerns for the health of humans and wildlife. When products such as Dursban are misused or over-used by people this is often the outcome. The pest control industry has produced other products that are as effective as Dursban, but they do not have the same health risks. Talstar P, Suspend SC, Cy-kick CS are a few of the most commonly used pest control products today.
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  • Asked by Leandra
    06/17/2011
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    Will Talstar P kill chiggers?
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    Yes, Talstar P is labeled for chiggers and it is a great product for many other pests.  It is labeled for over 100 different pests.
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  • Asked by Melissa
    09/10/2010
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    Do I need to wear a respirator, face mask or gloves while handling and applying Talstar P?
    My son is concerned about needing to buy a respirator, gloves etc to protect himself while spraying. Is this necessary? I want to be able to reassure him he will not be harmed during the spraying process. Also, if the product is premixed and he has extra, what is the best way to dispose of the excess premixed solution?
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    According to the Talstar P product label, unless you are applying Talstar P in a small confined area that you can not immediately exit after the application, it is usually not necessary to use a respirator. We do recommend either wearing gloves or thoroughly washing your hands after handling insecticides. You should try not to mix more than you need, but in the event that you do, you will pour the unused solution out right up against the foundation of the structure.
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  • Asked by Michelle from Massachusetts
    10/30/2013
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    Will Talstar kill fleas outside? How quick does it work for an infested area?
    My dog keeps getting fleas outside and then carrying in house. The dog has been washed and house bombed with flea bombs but fleas keep returning.
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    The best products for flea control outdoors would be Talstar P mixed with NyGuard IGR. The Talstar is the insecticide that will kill the fleas and leave a residual, and the NyGuard is the birth control that will halt the infestation from growing. Mix these in your sprayer together with water and spray any areas outdoors where you are having a problem with fleas or any other insect. After your initial application of the two products, you will respray the Talstar by itself every 2 weeks until the infestation has dropped in number, and then back off to spraying only once every 30 days. The NyGuard IGR will typically hold up to the outdoor elements for 4 months but if you have heavy rains or long periods of drought and heat, you may want to reapply again earlier than this with one of your monthly Talstar applications. For indoor control, you would use Ultracide which is a flea aerosol. It comes ready to use and has both the adulticide and igr (birth control) to provide you with the same type of control indoors as you have outdoors. You will need to go through and vacuum all flooring and furniture prior to using the product. Once vacuumed, use the Ultracide to spray down all carpets, hardwoods, baseboards, rugs, pet bedding and furniture to eliminate the fleas. After application you will leave the home until the product has had time to dry which normally takes about an hour or so. Once dry, all pets, children and adults can re-enter the home and resume normal activity. You will need to vacuum daily for 14 days and then do a second application of the Ultracide.
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  • Asked by Darren from Cary, Nc
    03/01/2017
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    Will Talstar P still provide mosquito control in a small yard even if my neighbors do not maintain their yard?
    I want a treatment plan for mosquitoes. Here is my problem. My yard is only 50ft deep and 100ft wide. I can spray my yard and shrubs with Talstar P, but since it is such a small area, won't the mosquitoes just come over from my neighbors? -they have lots of plants and foliage and don't keep things nice and trim. Their bad habits die hard, so talking to them is not a long term solution. Will Talstar P provide me some releif, or am I wasting my efforts and money?
    A

    With mosquito control you want to not only be sure that the foliage on your trees and ornamentals are taken care of by maintenance and spraying, but that any standing water no matter how small is either eliminated your treated with a larvicide so the breeding cycle in the mosquitoes can be disrupted. Talstar P is one of our most recommended products for mosquito control. It will keep down the population even if your neighbor doesn't to the yard maintenance that you do. 

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  • Asked by Frank from Adrian, Ga
    04/24/2017
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    How effective is Talstar P on fire ants?
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    Talstar P is effective for fire ant control.  Per the product label, "Fire Ant Mound control is optimized by combining broadcast applications that will control foraging workers and newly mated fly-in queens with mound drenches that will control existing colonies. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application or use a high volume application. Apply broadcast treatments at 0.5 to 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet. Use enough finished volume to penetrate thatch or sod. Treat mounds by applying 1 oz of Talstar P per mound in 1 to 2 gallons water by sprinkling the mound until it is wet and treat 3 feet out around the mound. Use the higher volume for mounds larger than 12”. Treat mounds with sufficient force to break their apex and allow the insecticide solution to flow into the ant tunnels. For best results, apply in cool weather (65 - 80 F) or in the early morning or late evening hours."

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  • Asked by Linda
    07/14/2010
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    Can birds die from eating insects that have died from Talstar P?
    We have found dead birds in our yard within a week or two after using Talstar P. Well after the Talstar application was dry, there were still insects outside that were dead or dying.
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    No, Talstar P would not harm birds eating the dead insects. Talstar P is a very safe product when used as directed on the product label. In fact, Talstar P is even labeled to be used in poultry houses where birds come in direct contact with the product.
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  • Asked by Michael
    04/26/2011
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    Can Talstar be used inside the house? Can it be used around pets?
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    Talstar is a general use product that is labeled for use inside and outside the home.  Talstar is safe to use around animals as long as they are out of the area while you are spraying, they can return as soon as the area is dry. Talstar P is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and will not break down easily with rainfall
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  • Asked by Darleen from Florida
    07/30/2013
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    Does Talstar P work on Chinch bugs?
    If so what is the application rate? How often? My yard is about 3000 sq ft. I live in Florida.
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    Yes, Talstar is labeled to treat Chinhc bugs. You would mix 1 fl oz talstar into one gallon water and this will treat approx. 1000 sq. feet. You want to reapply outdoors once every 30 days.
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  • Asked by Tom
    05/04/2014
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    How long will Talstar last for mosquito control?
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    Talstar P will offer a 30 day residual outdoors for mosquito control.
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  • Asked by Linda from Kingsport Tn
    06/14/2012
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    Will Talstar P kill whiteflies?
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    Talstar P is labeled for whiteflies and is one of the most popular products on the market for this pest. Be sure to spray the undersides of the leaves on the infested plants as that is where whiteflies like to harbor.
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  • Asked by Linda from Magee, Ms
    04/11/2012
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    Will Bifenthrin kill grasshoppers? The big orange & black ones that get about 3 inches long?
    They hatch out in March or April & are about 1/2 in long to start with, but grow to about 3 inches long & will destroy any leafy flower or bush. The hatch out by the 100's.
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    Bifenthrin products would be a good choice for grasshopper control. You should start applications before the grasshoppers have a chance to hatch. You should thoroughly spray your lawn and water in the application with about a .25 in of water to help the bifenthrin get past the thatch layer and into the soil where grass hoppers actually develop. If you already have grasshoppers you can use Talstar P or Bifen IT at the highest usage rate of 1 oz of product per 1 gallon of water for the quickest knockdown.
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  • Asked by Gus
    07/18/2011
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    Will Talstar P(Talstar One) kill chinch bugs and grub worms? Waco, Tx.
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    Talstar P is labeled for chinch bugs and will do a great job controlling this pest. Talstar P is not labeled for grub worms and most likely will not provide satisfactory results when used to control them. We do have several products that are specifically labeled for grub worms on our website: Grub Worm Control. We also recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office and inquire about the best time to start treatments for grubs in your region. In many parts of the country the grubs are already matured and they are emerging as adult beetles.
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  • Asked by Mike
    07/09/2011
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    I used the max amount of 1 oz of Talstar P to one gallon of water. If I were to use 2 oz. per gallon, would it work even better?
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    No, it would not.  The homeowner way of thinking is usually that more is better, but keep in mind that these are professional products and are much stronger already than over the counter products.  Talstar P works so well at 1 ounce per gallon, that applying more than that really is just wasting money and product.  You will typically not see any better results by doing this.
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