Talstar PL Insecticide Granules
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules
Talstar PL is a granulated insecticide that is broadcast on turfs and lawn. It controls for a wide range of insects, including fire ants, mole crickets and others. The residual effects of Talstar LP Insecticide can last for up to 4 months.
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are produced by FMC Corporation and contain the active ingredient bifenthrin. Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are ideal for use on residential lawns to control for a wide range of insects including chinch bugs, adult mole crickets, and fleas. The granules specially formulated to the right size and weight to prevent the product from being blown away when making applications. Talstar PL Insecticide Granules remain effective during watering or rain. The granules will also eliminate imported fire ants within 24 hours after the first application. When treating lawns for a wide range of crawling, biting, and flying insects at low cost, Talstar PL Insect Granules is the product to buy.
Tools Needed
To apply Talstar PL Insecticide Granules, a handheld spreader, push spreader or some type of spreading device that will make an even application is needed. When applying to small areas, a handheld spreader is recommended.
How to Use
- Step 1: Determine how much Talstar you will need by first calculating the size of area being treated. You can do this by measuring the length and width of your yard, then multiplying those numbers together (length x width = square footage). Talstar can be appledb etween 1.15 lbs to 4.6 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. depending on the pest you wish to treat. For example, if you are treating for Armyworms and measured a 2,500 sq. ft. lawn, you would need 2.875 lbs of Talstar to cover the area.
- Step 2: Pour the required amount of Talstar LP Insecticide Granules in the spreader and set the spreader settings according to label, which will be determined by the type of spreader equipment being used.
- Step 3: When using a push spreader walk with a steady pace making sure the granules are dispersed evenly on targeted areas. You may have to do two perpendicular passes to get even coverage. Afterward, water the soil with about 1/2 inch of water, unless rain is in the forecast.
- Step 4: Reapply every 2 to 4 months and do not apply more than 100 pounds per acre.
Where to Use
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are great for residential lawns, industrial sites, parks, sports fields, and cemeteries. It can be used as a foundation perimeter treatment around building structures, and as a boundary treatment for ornamental gardens, pavement cracks, fence lines, vegetation and areas with mulch. Talstar PL Granules cannot be used on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, commercial greenhouses or seed harvesting grass.
When to Use
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules can be applied anytime during the year to control various types of insects. Reapplications can be made every 2 to 4 months for continuous control.
Safety Information
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying Talstar PL Insecticide Granules.
Do not allow people or pets to enter treated areas until 24 hours have passed after application.
Special Considerations
Talstar PL Insecticide Granules is effective at low application rates and no more than 100 pounds should be applied to an acre on residential property.
Availability | Online |
Restricted Use | No |
Shipping Restrictions | 25 Pound: AK, HI |
Brand | FMC TECHNOLOGIES |
Keith's Pro Tips | "When using Talstar PL Insecticide Granules against imported fire ants, apply the granules on the lawn as usual to kill the foraging ants. Then take 1/2 cup of granules and apply it directly on the mound and follow up with pouring 1 to 2 gallons of water on the mound. Apply granules 3 feet away from the mound all the way around." |
Product Drawbacks | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules must be watered into the application site to activate and be effective. |
Target Pests | Annual Bluegrass Weevil, Ants, Armyworms, Billbugs, Black Turfgrass Aaenius, Centipedes, Chinch Bugs, Cutworms, European Crane Flies, Fire Ant Mounds, Flea Larvae, Fleas, Imported Fire Ants, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Millipedes, Mole Crickets, Pillbugs, Scorpions, Sod Webworms, Sowbugs, and Ticks. |
Application Equipment | Push Spreader |
Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
Active Ingredient | Bifenthrin 0.2% |
Product Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Granular |
Application Rate | For most applications, apply 2.3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Shelf Life | Talstar PL Granules will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
Yield | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules will last for up to 5 years when stored according to the product label. Store Talstar PL Insecticide Granules in a cool, dry storage area. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Time to Kill | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules begin to kill targeted insects within 24 hours after application. The residual effect can last for up to 4 months. |
Comparable Products | Bifen LP Granules |
EPA Registration # | 279-3168 |
Restricted Use | No |
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Shipping Restrictions | AK, HI |
Availability | Online |
Signal Word | CAUTION |
Keith's Pro Tip | "When using Talstar PL Insecticide Granules against imported fire ants, apply the granules on the lawn as usual to kill the foraging ants. Then take 1/2 cup of granules and apply it directly on the mound and follow up with pouring 1 to 2 gallons of water on the mound. Apply granules 3 feet away from the mound all the way around." |
Target Pests Multi | Annual Bluegrass Weevil, Ants, Armyworms, Billbugs, Black Turfgrass Ataenius, Centipedes, Chinch Bugs, Cutworms, European Crane Fly, Fire Ant Mounds, Flea Larvae, Fleas, Imported Fire Ants, Leafhoppers, Mealybugs, Millipedes, Mole Crickets, Pillbugs, Scorpions, Sod Webworms, Sowbugs, Ticks |
Time to Kill | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules begin to kill targeted insects within 24 hours after application. The residual effect can last for up to 4 months. |
Chemical Type | Insecticide |
Formulation | Granular |
Application Methods | Granular Spreading |
Product Drawbacks | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules must be watered into the application site to activate and be effective. |
Active Ingredient | Bifenthrin 0.2% |
Application Equipment | Push Spreader |
Mix Rate | For most applications, apply 2.3 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. |
Low Use Rate | 24 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
High Use Rate | 72.72 oz./1,000 sq. ft. |
Use Sites | Outdoors |
Yield | Talstar PL Insecticide Granules will last for up to 5 years when stored according to the product label. Store Talstar PL Insecticide Granules in a cool, dry storage area. |
EPA Registration No. | 279-3168 |
Shelf Life | Talstar PL Granules will last up to 3 years when stored in a dry, clean location. |
Comparable Products | Bifen LP Granules |
Children or pets? | No |
Property Characteristics | Food-Bearing Plants |
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Q:Is Talstar good to kill gnats? Assuming yes, is there a preferred application for gnats -- granules or liquid spray?4/18/24A:Gnats will not be controlled with Talstar PL Granules. Gnats is actually a term that applies to various small winged insects, but the most likely ones to be experienced are fungus gnats and noseeums. Check out our DIY guides for effective preventative and control methods against these pests. https://www.solutionsstores.com/fungus-gnat-control https://www.solutionsstores.com/noseeum-control
Amanda
4/19/24 -
Q:Does this work on roaches?10/23/23A:Talstar PL Insecticide Granules will not work against cockroaches. To control cockroaches, check out our DIY guides for professional tips and products. https://www.solutionsstores.com/roaches
Amanda Chavez
10/23/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Does it kill garden snails?8/2/23A:Neither Talstar PL Insecticide Granules or Bifen LP Granules is labeled to control snails. To get rid of snails, refer to the professional tips and products in our DIY guide. https://www.solutionsstores.com/snail-control
Amanda Chavez
8/3/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Is it harmful for chickens who eat the grass?6/2/23A:Talstar PL Insecticide Granules is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying this product. Do not let people and pets enter treated areas until 24 hours have passed after application.
Amanda Chavez
6/2/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Does it kill Cut ants?1/18/23A:If you are referring to leaf cutting ants, then Talstar PL Insecticide Granules does not specifically label this pest on the label, but does state it kills ants. For leaf cutting ant control, check out our diy guide for products and tips to get rid of this pest. https://www.solutionsstores.com/leaf-cutter-ant-control
Amanda Chavez
1/18/23Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this kill ticks?6/7/22A:I’m not sure because I have never had a tic problem. I use this to control fire ants and it works very well. Talstar should work on tics because the label says it will if it is applied according to the directions on the bag.
Ronnie Benoit
6/8/22Certified Buyer -
Q:Is this product harmful to pond fish?6/23/20
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Q:Should I cut the grass before appling talstar pl granuals?5/25/20
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Q:Does this work for termites and stink bugs?4/14/20A:Oh yes it worked. It killed all of the bugs. We used the liquid, which is very powerful. Be sure to where a mask if you use it.
Paula Alford
4/14/20Certified Buyer -
Q:Will this help kill chinch bugs this late in the season?7/26/19A:Telstar works great against chinch bugs anytime. Used to get big box insecticide but the ingredients did not kill chinch bugs even though it stated on the label that it did. Diss some research through the University of Florida agriculture site and the ingredient in Talstar does kill chinch bugs. Haven’t had a problem In the two years I’ve been using Talstar.
Timothy J Carroll
7/26/19Certified Buyer