Asked by: Raza Faur
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Does talstar kill fire ants?

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Answer: Talstar P is effective for fire ant control. 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."


Similarly, does talstar kill ants?

Talstar is great for 99% of bugs that might enter your home, but ants are especially difficult to get rid of. This is because an ant colony can reproduce new ants almost faster than you can kill them. Talstar will only kill the ants it touches. The key though to ant removal is eliminating the nest.

Similarly, is talstar safe for horses? Answer: Talstar P (Talstar One) is NOT labeled to kill horse flies or for use in pastures containing grazing animals. It is also safe for Horses.

Also Know, will talstar kill yellow jackets?

Depending on how heavy the population of the wasps/yellow jackets and spiders are, will depend on whether you will have to reapply in the beginning every month or not. The Talstar will kill any wasp or similar species that lands on a surface it has been sprayed on.

How do you use Talstar XTRA granules?

Talstar XTRA is a granule that would be applied with a broadcast spreader and then watered in by 1/4 inch of irrigation or rainfall to activate the product. Once you have watered in the Talstar XTRA and allow it to completely dry, Talstar XTRA is completely safe for birds, squirrels, rabitts, pets, and family members.

Related Question Answers

Omaida Loramendi

Professional

How long does talstar take to dry?

Answer: Talstar P is a water based insecticide and it takes the same amount of time as water to dry. In most cases it is dry within 1 hour. 27 of 28 people found this answer helpful.

Nikolas Olivi

Professional

How do you mix talstar for ants?

Mixing Directions
For 0.02% dilution, mix 0.33 fluid oz. of Talstar® Professional insecticide per gallon of water. For 0.06% dilution, mix 1 fluid oz. Talstar Professional insecticide per gallon of water (1 fluid oz.

Ettore Anza

Professional

How long does it take talstar to work?

Answer: It all depends on the insect that is walking over the area treated with Talstar P, but most will die rather quickly, which means within 20 to 30 minutes to a few hours. Larger insects can take longer, such as roaches, scorpions, and spiders can take a day or two sometimes.

Asya Wittmayr

Explainer

Is talstar dangerous?

Talstar is none irratating if it touches the skin, but is not recommended to be around until it has dried. Talstar will not harm babies if the product label is followed.

Kermit Enright

Explainer

Will talstar hurt dogs?

Answer: Yes. Talstar P can be safely used around pets as long as you follow the label instructions; all pets need to be out of the area while application is being made and they can return as soon as the application is dry.

Vahan Pensky

Pundit

Will talstar kill ticks?

Answer: Talstar P will kill ticks that are present at the time of the application and it will kill ticks that venture on to treated areas while the residual is still active. Talstar P is not a repellent and it will not stop ticks from coming onto your property.

Myong Cross

Pundit

Can I do my own pest control Termidor?

Product Overview
In addition to its superior protection against termites, Termidor is an excellent do it yourself pest control product to have on hand as it also kills ant colonies, as well as many other insect pests. Termidor will protect your home and eliminate almost any termite problem in less than 90 days.

Daoiz Zatti

Pundit

Do yellow jacket nests have two entrances?

Observe the nest from a distance to determine exactly where the entrance hole is. The nest may have more than one entrance, but yellow jackets do not create a second escape hatch.

Carlitos Santorum

Pundit

What do professionals use to kill yellow jackets?

Treat the nest with pyrethrum aerosols such as Stryker 54 Contact Aerosol, PT 565 or CV-80D. Pyrethrum forms a gas which will fill the cavity, killing the yellow jackets on contact. Wait until the aerosol is dry, and then dust in the opening with insecticide dusts such as Tempo Dust .

Brent Iordanescu

Pundit

How long does it take for Sevin dust to kill yellow jackets?

Sevin works great for just about any insect. I've had the best reults by finding their nest area & putting the sevin where they have to walk through it to get to the nest. Kills the carrier & the larvae in the nest. Takes about 3 days to wipe them out.

Abenaura Santa

Teacher

What bugs does Talstar P kill?

This Talstar P insecticide will be able to kill everything from mosquitoes, ants, termites, bedbugs, and flies up to wasps, bees, spiders, centipedes, crickets, and many other pests.

Ermina Wellenreuther

Teacher

Does Sevin dust kill yellow jackets?

GardenTech® brand offers several highly effective options to kill yellow jackets by contact and protect treated areas for up to three months. Sevin® Insect Killer Concentrate, used with a pump-style sprayer, provides an economical option for treating nests, ground holes and areas yellow jackets frequent.

Yanelis Freudlsperger

Supporter

Will talstar kill brown recluse?

Answer: Talstar will kill spiders. However, it is not a contact kill product.it is made more for longevity and having a long residual. Once the spray dries, if a spider walks over it at a later time, it will pick up the dried Talstar on its body, but it will take much longer to kill it.

Ariel Miniatua

Beginner

How long does bifenthrin last?

Chemical properties
Bifenthrin is poorly soluble in water and often remains in soil. Its residual half-life in soil is between 7 days and 8 months, depending on the soil type, with a low mobility in most soil types. Bifenthrin has the longest known residual time in soil of insecticides currently on the market.

Eli Fuguet

Beginner

Is talstar waterproof?

Answer: When applying Talstar or most other insecticides, you want to make sure the product has at least 6 hours of full dry time prior to rain or watering to ensure it is completely rainfast. After 6 hours the product will typically hold up to standard outdoor elements roughly 30 days, sometimes more.

Cleto Allart

Beginner

How much talstar per gallon does a mosquito need?

Talstar Professional per gallon of water (1 fluid oz. = 2 tablespoons). Use the higher rate for heavy pest infestation, quicker knockdown or longer residual control.

Candelo Neumann

Beginner