Talstar Review (2021 Edition)

What Is Talstar?

There are16 major classes of insecticidesrecognized and registered in the United States for pest control. Some date back to the mid-1800s, some have only been registered in the last few years.

1. Inorganic Compounds
2. Oils and Soaps
3. Botanical Extracts
4. Nicotine
5. Sabadilla
6. Rotenone
7. Ryanodine
8. Pyrethrum
9. Organochlorines
10. Organophosphates
11. Carbamates
12. Synthetic Pyrethroids
13. Foramindines
14. Organosulfurs and Organotins
15. Avermectins
16. Neonicotinoids

While all of them work to one degree or another, Talstar P, or Talstar Professional (the two terms are synonymous) Insecticide stands out in the crowd as a broad-spectrum synthetic pyrethroid that kills 75 different insects, including termites.

Talstar P Professional杀虫剂是一种浓缩液体杀虫剂公关oduced by FMC Global Specialty Solutions. It works inside and out, it’s water-based, virtually odorless, won’t damage plants or crops, and doesn’t leave behind any unsightly residue.

It’s an incredibly versatile pesticide.

It can be used in crack and crevice applications inside the house, as a barrier around windows and doors to bugs out, as a soil treatment around the perimeter of the house to kill termites, and for fogging trees and bushes to kill mosquitoes.

It can be used inprofessional handheld 1-gallon sprayers,less expensive sprayers,backpack sprayers,foggers, andhigh-volume spray tanks.

It’s a water-based insecticide with an attractive three-month residual impact. During that time, it keeps on killing most insects that try to invade your house. It’s powerful, effective, and well-regarded by professionals in the pest control industry.

What’s The Active Ingredient In Talstar?

The active ingredient Talstar Professional insecticide isBifenthrin7.9%. It’s a synthetic pyrethroid that mimics the action of natural pyrethrins found in chrysanthemum flowers. Bifenthrin can be applied in sprays, aerosols, and granules.

Pyrethrins and pyrethroidsattack the sulfur channels in the central nervous system of insects. It alters the nerve function, eventually leading to paralysis and death. Insects absorb it by contact or ingestion. Pyrethroids are more stable in sunlight than pyrethrins.

Bifenthrin is the active ingredient in over 600 different products available in the United States. It is found inBifen IT, fungicides,Talstar Granules, and more. There isn’t a pest control company or exterminator in America who hasn’t used Talstar.

Does Talstar Work?

Yes, it does.Talstar is effective against many insects; ants, bed bugs, carpenter ants, centipedes, cinch bugs, cockroaches, earwigs, fire ants, gnats, millipedes, mole crickets, scorpions, stink bugs, spiders, termites, as well as dozens of other critters.

It has a fast knockdown when used for mosquito control, usually within a few hours. It lasts up to 90 days, inside and out, against “normal” insects, killing them as well as acting as a repellent to drive them away.

For most applications, mix one fluid ounce of Talstar concentrate with one gallon of water, resulting in a finished product with a concentration of 0.06%. This is the best concentration for spraying crevices and along baseboards where insects hide.

If you have a heavy infestation or you’re spraying in food-handling areas where there is a lot of water, bump the concentration up to two ounces per gallon of water creating a finished product with a 0.12% concentration. This video shows how to mix it.

Talstar insecticide is a great product that doesn’t require the use of a respirator when you’re applying it. Furthermore, you can re-enter the treated areas very quickly after the application, which brings us to our next subject – safety.

Is Talstar Safe For Cats and Dogs?

The only honest answer is; it depends. When Talstar is applied in accordance with the directions on the pesticide label, it is safe around your pets. When it comes to pesticides and their applications,the label is the law. You must obey it at all times.

Most pesticides, including Talstar, are hazardous to fish and birds. If you have an aquarium or birdcage in your house or business, cover them before you begin spraying and keep them covered for at least an hour after you’ve finished.

Is Talstar Harmful To Humans or Children?

This is a bit trickier. Older pesticides such asorganophosphates and carbamatesare considered quite hazardous and even toxic to human beings as well as pets and livestock. Extreme care had to be exercised when using them.

The newer pesticides, especially those like Bifenthrin that mimic the action of botanical pesticides, are much safer. The botanical extracts are extremely safe and the synthetic versions copy their mode of action.

Adults generally don’t have any problems being around Bifenthrin. If you accidentally get sprayed in the face with it or get it all over your hands, just wash it off and keep on going. You’ll be fine. (Been there, done that.)

Children are a bit different though.

Small children, infants through early prepubescents, have veryimmature bodies. Their brains, nervous systems, and other organs are still developing after birth, particularly their liver and kidneys. Even small amounts of a toxin can be hazardous to them.

Small children have more skin surface per pound than adults, they eat, drink, and breathe more per pound than adults, and they are closer to the ground where pesticide residues are normally found, all of which creates a hazard for them.

Infants have an even higher risk because they crawl around on the ground then put their hands and feet in their mouths along with any stray item they might pick up. For this reason, it’s advisable to keep small children out of the treated area for 24 hours.

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