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How dangerous is Talstar?
Effects. When in contact with the skin, Talstar is known to cause rashes and numbness. It is also known to cause nosebleeds, shaking and seizures in both humans and animals. It can also speed up the heart beat (a fatal symptom to those with high blood pressure or heart disease).
Is Talstar P safe for cats?
Answer: Talstar P is safely used in homes with cats everyday. Be sure the cats are away from the area while Talstar P is being applied and they can return to the treated area after the application has dried.
What bugs does Talstar kill?
Kills over 75 kinds of pantry pests, crawling and flying insects and controls a wide range of hard-to-kill insects including: moths, ants, black flies, carpet beetles, cockroaches, crickets, earwigs, fleas, flies, fruit flies, mosquitoes, beetles, spiders, ticks, wasps, yellow jackets, and more.
How long before Roundup is safe for pets?
Waiting Period. According to the label, Roundup is safe for pets and children to walk on as soon as it’s dried completely. Monsanto doesn’t suggest this for the safety of your pets, but to keep pets from tracking wet Roundup to other areas of your lawn or flowerbeds.
Is there anything better than Talstar P?
Onslaught is micro-encapsulated and will last a little longer on outdoor surfaces which does give it a bit of advantage over Talstar P or Bifen IT. You can also use either one to do a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.
How long does talstar take to kill?
Talstar takes up to 25-30 minutes to work. However, it depends on the type of insect and the amount of time it takes to come to the treated area. But once in contact, it kills the pests within 30 minutes to an hour. Sometimes in the case of bigger pests like scorpions, cockroaches, spiders, etc.
Is it safe to use talstar P around pets?
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. Talstar P will kill scorpions indoors and outdoors, but our most popular scorpion products are Demon WP and Cy-Kick CS.
Is it safe to inhale talstar spray mist?
Although the Talstar insecticide is moderately toxic to humans, it can harm you, your family members, or pets if not used according to the label directions. Do not inhale spray mist or swallow its particles.
Are there any side effects to taking talstar?
Bifenthrin is classified as a carcinogen. It has been found to cause a gene mutation that increases cancer risk. When in contact with the skin, Talstar is known to cause rashes and numbness. It is also known to cause nosebleeds, shaking and seizures in both humans and animals.
Is it safe to use talstar insecticide on plants?
While being potent, Talstar is relatively safe. Since the product is water-based, it does not produce odors. Nor does it contain solvents that could damage plants. The Talstar insecticide is made with 7,9% bifenthrin.