To control pests indoors and outdoors on resi-

dential, institutional, public, commercial, and FIRST AID

industrial buildings, greenhouses, animal con- If swallowed • Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treat-
finement facilities/livestock premises, kennels, ment advice.
food handling establishments, and lawns, orna- • Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the poison
control center or doctor.
mentals, parks, recreational areas and athletic
fields. • Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
When used as a termiticide, individuals/firms If inhaled • Move person to fresh air.
must be licensed by the state to apply termiti- • If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then
cide products. States may have more restrictive give artificial respiration, preferably by mouth-to-mouth, if
requirements regarding qualifications of per- possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment
sons using this product. Consult the pest con- advice
trol regulatory agency of your state prior to use
If on skin or • Take off contaminated clothing.
clothing
of this product. • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Provides up to 1 month residual control of house flies
If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
Kills fleas for up to 3 months
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
EPA Reg. No. 279-3206 EPA Est. 279-NY-1 continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Bifenthrin* ...................................................... 7.9%

Active Ingredient: By Wt.

Other Ingredients: ............................................. 92.1%

HOTLINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doc-
100.0%
tor, or going for treatment. You may also contact 1-(800)-331-3148 for Emergency
Assistance.
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide contains 2/3 pound active ingredient
per gallon.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
*Cis isomers 97% minimum, trans isomers 3% maximum. This product is a pyrethroid. If large amounts have been ingested, the stomach and
intestine should be evacuated. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Digestible fats,
oils, or alcohol may increase absorption and so should be avoided.
For Information Regarding the Use of this Product Call 1-800-321-1FMC (1362).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
CAUTION Hazards to Humans (and Domestic Animals)
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with
CAUTION
skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or
using tobacco. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
All pesticide handlers (mixers, loaders and applicators) must wear long-
sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes and chemical-resistant gloves.
After the product is diluted in accordance with label directions for use,
and/or when mixing and loading using a closed spray tank transfer system
(such as an in-line injector system), shirt, pants, socks, shoes and water-
proof gloves are sufficient. In addition, all pesticide handlers must wear a
respiratory protection device1 when working in a non-ventilated space. All
pesticide handlers must wear protective eyewear when working in non-ven-
tilated space.
1
Use one of the following NIOSH approved respirator with any R, P or
HE filter or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic vapor (OV)
cartridge or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such
instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and
wash PPE separately from other laundry.

FMC Corporation
2929 Walnut Street Users should:
User Safety Recommendations:

Philadelphia PA 19104
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or
using the toilet.
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash
thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash outside
Net Contents: 1 Gallon of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly
and change into clean clothing.

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Environmental Hazards DIRECTIONS FOR USE
This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsis-
run-off from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neigh- tent with its labeling.
boring areas. Care should be used when spraying to avoid fish and reptile
pets in/around ornamental ponds. Do not apply a broadcast application to interior surfaces of homes.
To protect the environment, do not allow pesticide to enter or run off into Do not apply by air.
storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Applying this prod- Do not apply in plant nurseries.
uct in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help Do not apply this product through any kind of irrigation system.
to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment
area. Rinsing application equipment over the treated area will help to avoid Not for use on sod farm turf, golf course turf, or grass grown for seed.
run off to water bodies or drainage systems. Do not water treated area to the point of run-off.
This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues Do not make applications during rain.
on blooming crops or weeds. Do not apply this product or allow to drift to
blooming crops if bees are foraging the treatment area. Application is prohibited directly into sewers or drains, or to any area
like a gutter where drainage to sewers, storm drains, water bodies, or
aquatic habitat can occur. Do not allow the product to enter any drain
during or after application.
Physical and Chemical Hazards ®
Do not apply water-based dilutions of Talstar P Professional
Insecticide to electrical conduits, motor housings, junction boxes, Additional Application Restrictions for Residential Outdoor
switch boxes or other electrical equipment because of possible shock Surface and Space Sprays:
hazard. All outdoor applications, if permitted elsewhere on this label, must be
limited to spot or crack-and-crevice treatments only, except for the fol-
Index lowing permitted uses, if allowed elsewhere on this label:
Applications: 1. Applications to soil or vegetation, as listed on this label, around
Above ground termite control 9 structures;
Animal confinement facilities, kennels 6 2. Applications to lawns, turf, and other vegetation, as listed on this
Ant control 4 label;
Ant and Fire Ant Mounds 4 3. Applications to the side of a building, up to a maximum height of 3
Carpenter Ants Indoors 4 feet above grade;
Carpenter Ants Outdoors 4 4. Applications to underside of eaves, soffits, doors, or windows perma-
Nuisance Ants Indoors 4 nently protected from rainfall by a covering, overhang, awning, or other
Nuisance Ants Outdoors 4 structure;
Food/Feed handling establishments 6 5. Applications around potential pest entry points into buildings, when
Greenhouses and interiorscapes 11 limited to a surface band not to exceed one inch in width;
Indoor 5 6. Applications made through the use of a coarse, low pressure spray
Ants 6 to only those portions of surfaces that are directly above bare soil, lawn,
Bedbugs 5 turf, mulch or other vegetation, as listed on this label, and not over an
Bees and wasps 6 impervious surface, drainage or other condition that could result in
Boxelder bugs, centipedes, earwigs, beetles, millipedes, 6 runoff into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters, in
pillbugs, sowbugs, stink bugs order to control occasional invaders or aggregating pests.
Cockroaches, crickets, firebrats, scorpions, 5
silverfish, spiders, ticks
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the
AGRICULTURE USE REQUIREMENTS*
Fleas 6 Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard con-
Lawns 9 tains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms,
Livestock Premises 6 forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural
Mosquito control 5 pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
Ornamentals and trees 10 notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific
Outside surfaces and around buildings 4 instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label
Under Slabs 5
about personal protective equipment (PPE), and restricted-entry
intervals. The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this prod-
Wood Infesting Insects and Nuisance Pests 4 uct that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Stored products pests 5
Specific pest control applications:
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the
restricted entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.
Crawlspaces 6
Posts, poles, and other construction 6 PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under
Underground services 6
the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with any-
thing that has been treated, such as, plants, soil, or water is:
Wood-in-place to control wood infesting insects 6
Subterranean termite control 6 • Coveralls
Structures with wells/cisterns inside foundations 7 • Chemical-resistant gloves, such as barrier laminate or butyl rubber
Subterranean termite control, pre-construction 8 or nitrile rubber or neoprene rubber or polyvinyl chloride or viton.
Horizontal barriers 8 • Shoes plus socks
Vertical barriers 8 Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other
Subterranean termite control, post-construction 8 persons either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may
Accessible crawl spaces 8 be in the area during application. For any requirement specific to your
Application with termite baits 9
State or Tribe, consult the State/Tribal agency responsible for pesti-
cide regulation.
Basements 8
Foam applications 9 For California
Foundations 8
• Full body chemical-resistant protective suit (such as barrier lami-
Greenhouse Applicators must wear:
Inaccessible crawl spaces 9
nate, butyl rubber, nitrile rubber, polyvinyl chloride, or equivalent).
Masonry voids 9
Sand barrier Installation and Treatment 9 Reapplication Interval: Reapplications to greenhouses must be at
Slabs 8
intervals of 30 days or longer.
Dilution chart 3
• Regular length gloves plus a long sleeved shirt or elbow-length
Greenhouse Harvesters must wear:
Environmental hazards 2
(gaunlet type) gloves during the 30 days following application.
First Aid 1
Application Instructions 3 *These requirements apply only to the greenhouse uses on this label
Ingredients 1
Physical and chemical hazards 2
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS**
Precautionary statements- human and animal hazards 1 NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standards for agricul-
Resistance management 3 tural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this prod-
Storage and disposal 3 uct is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries
Use Precautions 11 and greenhouses.
Warranty 11 Do not allow people or pets on treated surfaces until the spray has
dried.
**These requirements apply to all other non-greenhouse uses on this label
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Use Directions for Container
1. Remove the measuring chamber cap and induction seal. Replace
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
the cap and securely tighten. Tip container until liquid fills measuring Dilution Chart
chamber.
2. Return container to level position. No adjustment is needed.
Fluid Ounces of Talstar P Professional
Diluted to these Volumes of Finished
3. Remove measuring chamber cap and dispense into proper applica-
Spray
tion equipment.
For multiple dose measuring: Remove fill chamber cap and dispense
Applic. Volume: Applic. 1 5 10 100
Rate: Gallon Gallons Gallons Gallons
according to markings on side of bottle. Gal/ Fl. oz./
% a.i. 1000 sq. ft. 1000 sq. ft. fl. oz. fl. oz. fl. oz. fl. oz.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 0.63

Prohibitions: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or
0.008 1.0 0.125 0.125 1.25 12.5
0.90
disposal.
0.011 1.0 0.18 0.18 1.8 18.0
0.015 1.0 0.25 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
Pesticide Storage: Keep out of reach of children and animals. Store
0.020 1.0 0.33 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3
in original containers only. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid
0.031 1.0 0.5 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0
excess heat. Carefully open containers. After partial use replace lids
0.041 1.0 0.67 0.67 3.33 6.67 66.7
and close tightly. Do not put concentrate or dilute material into food
0.046 1.0 0.75 0.75 3.75 7.5 75.0
or drink container.
0.062 1.0 1.0 1.0 5.0 10.0 100.0
0.004 2.0 0.125 - 0.31 0.63 6.3
In case of spill, avoid contact, isolate area and keep out animals 0.006 0.18
2.0 - 0.45 0.90 9.0
and unprotected persons. Confine spills. Call CHEMTREC 0.008 0.25
2.0 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
To Confine Spill: If liquid, dike surrounding area or absorb with sand,
(Transportation and Spills): (800) 424-9300.
0.010 2.0 0.33 0.17 0.83 1.65 16.5
cat litter or commercial clay. If dry material, cover to prevent disper-
0.015 2.0 0.5 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
sal. Place damaged package in a holding container. Identify con-
0.021 2.0 0.67 0.33 1.67 3.35 33.5
tents.
0.023 2.0 0.75 0.38 1.88 3.75 37.5

Pesticide Disposal: Pesticide wastes are toxic. Do not contaminate

0.031 2.0 1.0 0.5 2.5 5.0 50.0

water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Improper disposal of

0.003 3.0 0.125 - 0.21 0.42 4.2
excess pesticide, spray mixture, or rinsate is a violation of Federal
0.004 3.0 0.18 - 0.30 0.60 6.0
Law. Dispose of excess or waste pesticide by use according to label
0.005 3.0 0.25 - 0.42 0.83 8.3
directions, or contact your State Pesticide or Environmental Control
0.007 3.0 0.33 0.11 0.55 1.10 11.0
Agency, or the Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA
0.010 3.0 0.5 0.17 0.83 1.67 16.7
Regional Office for guidance.
0.014 3.0 0.67 0.22 1.11 2.23 22.3
0.015 3.0 0.75 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0

Container Handing: Non-refillable container. Do not reuse or refill

Container Disposal: 0.021 3.0 1.0 0.33 1.67 3.33 33.3

this container. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the contents into appli-
0.125 - 0.16 0.31 3.1
cation equipment or a mix tank and drain for 10 seconds after flow
0.002 4.0
0.18 - 0.23 0.45 4.5
begins to drip. Fill container 1\4 full with water and recap. Shake for
0.003 4.0
0.25 - 0.31 0.63 6.3
10 seconds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or mix tank or
0.004 4.0
0.33 - 0.41 0.83 8.3
store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for 10 seconds after the
0.005 4.0
0.5 0.13 0.63 1.25 12.5
flow begins to drip. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then
0.008 4.0
0.67 0.17 0.84 1.67 16.7
offer for recycling, if available or reconditioning, if appropriate, or
0.010 4.0
0.75 0.19 0.94 1.88 18.8
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or incineration, or if
0.012 4.0
1.0 0.25 1.25 2.5 25.0
allowed by state and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out
0.015 4.0

of smoke.
0.002 5.0 0.125 - 0.13 0.25 2.5

Returnable/Refillable Sealed Container: Refill this container with

0.002 5.0 0.18 - 0.18 0.36 3.6

pesticide only. Do not reuse this container for any other purpose. Do
0.003 5.0 0.25 - 0.25 0.5 5.0

not rinse container. Do not empty remaining formulated product. Do

0.004 5.0 0.33 - 0.33 0.67 6.7

not break seals. Return intact to point of purchase. Cleaning the con-
0.006 5.0 0.5 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0

tainer before final disposal is the responsibility of the person dispos-

0.008 5.0 0.67 0.13 0.67 1.33 13.3

ing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of

0.009 5.0 0.75 0.15 0.75 1.5 15.0

the refiller.
0.012 5.0 1.0 0.2 1.0 2.0 20.0
0.001 10.0 0.125 - - 0.13 1.3
0.001 10.0 0.18 - - 0.18 1.8
Product Information
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide controls a wide spectrum of insects
0.002 10.0 0.25 - 0.13 0.25 2.5

and mites on trees, shrubs, foliage plants, non-bearing fruit and nut
0.002 10.0 0.33 - 0.17 0.33 3.3

trees, and flowers in greenhouses, interiorscapes including hotels,

0.003 10.0 0.5 - 0.25 0.5 5.0

shopping malls, office buildings, etc., and outdoor plantscapes, such

0.004 10.0 0.67 - 0.33 0.67 6.7

as around residential dwellings, parks, institutional buildings, recre-

0.005 10.0 0.75 - 0.38 0.75 7.5

ational areas, athletic fields and home lawns. Non-bearing crops are
0.006 10.0 1.0 0.1 0.5 1.0 10.0

perennial crops that will not produce a harvestable raw agricultural

commodity during the season of application. Talstar® P Professional
1 fluid oz. = 29.57 ml = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons

Insecticide may also be used in feed and food handling establish-

Do not use household utensils to measure Talstar® P Professional

ments, animal confinement facilities, kennels, confined animal feeding

Insecticide.

operations, livestock premises, and in/around/under structures.

Note: Higher finished volume should be applied to penetrate thatch, mulch,
brush, and porous surfaces. Lower finished volumes can be used indoors
Resistance: Some insects are known to develop resistance to prod-
and for non-porous surfaces. Do not apply more than 1 oz. Talstar
ucts used repeatedly for control. Because the development of resis-
Professional per 1,000 square feet.
tance cannot be predicted, the use of this product should conform to
resistance management strategies established for the use area. Application Instructions
Consult your local or state pest management authorities for details. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide formulation mixes readily with water
and other aqueous carriers.
If resistance to this product develops in your area, this product, or other
products with a similar mode of action, may not provide adequate con- Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be tank-mixed with adjuvants,
trol. If poor performance cannot be attributed to improper application and with other pesticides, including insect growth regulators. When tank
or extreme weather conditions, a resistant strain of insect may be pre- mixing Talstar® P Professional Insecticide with other pesticides, observe
sent. If you experience difficulty with control and suspect that resis- all precautions and limitations on each separate product label. The
tance is a reasonable cause, immediately consult your local company physical compatibility of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may vary
representative or pest management advisor for the best alternative with different sources of pesticide products, and local cultural practices.
method of control for your area. Any tank mixture which has not been previously tested should be pre-
pared on a small scale (pint or quart jar), using the proper proportions
of pesticides and water to ensure the physical compatibility of the mix-
ture.
The following procedure is recommended for preparation of a new
tank mix, unless specified otherwise in label directions: (1) Add
wettable powders to tank water, (2) Agitate, (3) Add liquids and
flowables, (4) Agitate, (5) Add emulsifiable concentrates, and (6)
Agitate. If a mixture is found to be incompatible following this
order of addition, try reversing the order of addition, or increase

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 ing this dilution to thoroughly wet the bark from the base of the
tree to as high as possible on the trunk
the volume of water. Note: If the tank-mixture is found to be com-
3) Treat porous surfaces and vegetation with high volume applica-
patible after increasing the amount of water, then the sprayer will
tions (usually 5 to 10 finished gallons per 1,000 square feet)
need to be recalibrated for a higher volume application. Do not
using dilutions that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz.
allow tank mix to stand overnight.
of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per 1,000 square feet
Finished Spray Mixture: The following formula may be used to deter- (refer to the Talstar® P Professional Insecticide Dilution Chart)
Formula for Determining the Active Ingredient Content of the

mine the percent active ingredient that is in the spray tank after mixing 4) For maximum residual control, dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide: Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply at a rate
(7.9)(Fl. Oz. of Talstar P Professional added to tank) of up to 10 gallons of dilution per 1000 square feet.
To control carpenter ants inside trees, utility poles, fencing or deck
= Percent Active Ingredient of spray mix
(Gallons of finished spray mix)(128)
materials and similar structural members, drill to locate the interior
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS infested cavity and inject or foam a 0.06% dilution (1.0 fluid oz. of
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water) into the cavity
using a sufficient volume and an appropriate treatment tool with a
ANT CONTROL
Nuisance Ants Indoors: For best results, locate and treat ant nests. splashback guard.
Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon
of water and apply at the rate of one gallon of dilution per 1,000 square To control carpenter ants that are tunneling in the soil, dilute 0.5 to 1.0
feet as a crack and crevice or spot treatment to areas where ants have fluid ounces of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water
been observed or are expected to forage. These areas include, but are and apply as a drench or inject the dilution or foam at intervals of 8 to
not limited to, baseboards, in and behind cabinets, under and behind 12 inches. Establish a uniform vertical barrier at the edges of walls, dri-
dishwashers, furnaces, refrigerators, sinks and stoves, around pipes, veways or other hard surfaces where ants are tunneling beneath the
cracks and crevices and in corners. Particular attention should be given surfaces.
to treating entry points into the home or premises such as around doors To protect firewood from carpenter ants ( and termites), dilute 1.0 fluid
and windows. When using Talstar® P Professional Insecticide in combi- oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply
nation with baits, apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide as instructed to the soil beneath where the firewood will be stacked at the rate of one
above, and use baits in other areas that have not been treated with gallon of dilution per 8 square feet
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide For wood piles and stored lumber apply a 0.06% dilution. Use a hose-
Nuisance Ants Outdoors: For best results, locate and treat ant nests. end sprayer or sprinkling can to deliver a coarse drenching spray.
Apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide to ant trails around doors and Treated wood can be burned as firewood or used for lumber one month
windows and other places where ants have been observed or are after treatment. Do not use in structures.
expected to forage. Apply a perimeter treatment using either low or high
volume applications described in the “Pest Control on Outside Surfaces For Ant and Fire Ant Mounds control is optimized by combining
and Around Buildings” section of this label. The higher dilutions and/or broadcast applications that will control foraging workers and newly
application volumes, as well as more frequent applications, may be nec- mated fly-in queens with mound drenches that will control existing
essary when treating concrete surfaces for ant control. Maximum con- colonies. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before
trol is generally achieved using the following procedure: application or use a high volume application. Apply broadcast treat-
The following procedure must be followed to help achieve maximum ments at 0.6 to 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet. Use enough finished
control of the pest: volume to penetrate thatch or sod. Treat mounds by applying 1 fl oz
Talstar P Professional per mound in 1 to 2 gallons water by sprinkling
1) Treat non-porous surfaces only in areas protected from rainfall the mound until it is wet and treat 3 feet out around the mound. Use the
and spray from sprinklers with low volume applications using 0.5 higher volume for mounds larger than 12”. Treat mounds with sufficient
to 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of force to break their apex and allow the insecticide solution to flow into
water and applying this dilution at the rate of one gallon per the ant tunnels. For best results, apply in cool weather (65 - 80˚F) or in
1,000 square feet. early morning or late evening hours.
2) Treat porous surfaces and vegetation with high volume applica-
tions (usually 5 to 10 finished gallons per 1,000 square feet) Pest Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings
using dilutions that are calculated to deliver 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per 1,000 square feet ( refer Talstar® P Professional Insecticide will provide up to 1 month resid-
to the Talstar® P Professional Insecticide Dilution Chart). ual control of house flies. Length of residual control is dependant
upon rate and surface treated.
3) For maximum residual control, dilute 1.0 fluid oz of Talstar P
Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply at a rate Follow Additional Application Restrictions for Outdoor Surface and
of up to 10 gallons of dilution per 1,000 square feet. Space Sprays under DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Carpenter Ants Indoors: Dilute 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Applications to vertical exterior surfaces (e.g., foundations) are permit-
Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply at the rate of one ted to a maximum height of 3 feet from ground level. Sections of vertical
gallon of dilution per 1,000 square feet as a crack and crevice or spot exterior surfaces that abut non-porous horizontal surfaces can only be
treatment to areas where carpenter ants have been observed or are treated if either 1) these sections are protected from rainfall and spray
expected to forage. These areas include, but are not limited to, base- from sprinklers or 2) they do not drain into a sewer, storm drain, or curb-
boards, in and behind cabinets, under and behind dishwashers, fur- side gutter (e.g., not to sections that abut driveways or sidewalks that
naces, refrigerators, sinks, and stoves, around pipes, cracks and drain into streets).
crevices and in corners. Particular attention should be given to treating For control of Ants, Carpenter Ants, Fire Ants, Armyworms, Lady Beetle,
entry points into the home or premises such as around doors and win- Bees, Beetles†, Biting Flies, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Chiggers,
dows. Spray or foam into cracks and crevices or drill holes and spray, Chinch Bugs, Cicadas, Clover Mites, Cockroaches, Crickets,
mist or foam into voids where carpenter ants or their nests are present. Cutworms, , Dichondra Flea Beetles, Earwigs, Elm Leaf Beetles,
When using Talstar® P Professional Insecticide in combination with Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Gnats, Grasshoppers, Hornets, Japanese
baits, apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide as instructed above, and Beetles†, Midges, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Moths, Scorpions, Silverfish,
use baits in other areas that have not been treated with Talstar® P Sod Webworms, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Spider Mites, Spiders (including
Professional Insecticide. Black Widow, Brown Recluse and Hobo Spiders), Springtails, Stink
Carpenter Ants Outdoors: Apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide to Bugs, Ticks (including Brown Dog Ticks), Vinegar (Fruit) Flies, and
carpenter ant trails around doors and windows and other places where Wasps.
carpenter ants have been observed or are expected to forage. For best Not for use in California.
†

results, locate and treat carpenter ant nests. Apply a perimeter treat- Apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide using a 0.02 to 0.06% dilution
ment using either low or high volume applications described in the “Pest as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings including, but not
Control on Outside Surfaces and Around Buildings” section of this label. limited to, exterior siding, foundations, porches, window frames, eaves,
The higher dilutions and/or application volumes, as well as more fre- patios, garages, refuse dumps, lawns such as grass areas adjacent or
quent applications, may be necessary when treating concrete surfaces around private homes, duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, house
for carpenter ant control. Maximum control is generally achieved using trailers, apartment complexes, carports, garages, fence lines, storage
the following procedure: sheds, barns, and other residential and non-commercial structures, soil,
The following procedure must be followed to help achieve maximum trunks of woody ornamentals and other areas where pests congregate
control of the pest: or have been seen. Do not apply more than 1 oz. Talstar P Professional
per 1000 square feet. (Refer to the Talstar P Professional Dilution
1) Treat non-porous surfaces only in areas protected from rainfall Chart.). Higher application volumes may be used to obtain the desired
and spray from sprinklers with low volume applications using 0.5 coverage of dense vegetation or landscaping materials.
to 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of
water and applying this dilution at the rate of one gallon per Mixing Directions: For 0.02% dilution, mix 0.33 fluid oz. of Talstar® P
1,000 square feet Professional Insecticide per gallon of water. For 0.06% dilution, mix 1
fluid oz. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water (1 fluid oz.
2) Treat the trunks of trees that have carpenter ant trails, or upon = 2 tablespoons). Do not use household utensils to measure Talstar® P
which carpenter ants are foraging, using 0.5 to 1.0 fluid oz. of Professional Insecticide. Use the higher rate for heavy pest infestation,
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply- quicker knockdown or longer residual control. Retreatment may be nec-

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essary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest Use a 0.02% to 0.06% dilution (0.33 to 1 fluid oz. per gallon of water) for
pressure. Repeat application is necessary only if there are signs of residual pest control in buildings and structures and on modes of trans-
renewed insect activity. Repeat application should be limited to no more port. Apply either as a crack and crevice, pinstream, spot, coarse, low
than once per seven days. pressure spray (25 psi or less) or with a paint brush.
Perimeter Treatment: Apply to a band of soil and vegetation 6 to 10 Apply as a coarse, low pressure, crack and crevice or spot spray to
feet wide around and adjacent to the structure. Also, treat the founda- areas where pests hide, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas,
tion of the structure to a height of 2 to 3 feet. Apply 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. closets, around water pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves,
of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per 1,000 square feet in sufficient behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, stoves, the
water to provide adequate coverage (refer to Talstar® P Professional underside of shelves, drawers and similar areas. Do not use as a space
Insecticide Dilution Chart). For sections of foundation that abut non- spray. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices.
porous horizontal surfaces, the treated areas must be protected from Mixing Directions: See mixing directions in “Pest Control on Outside
rainfall and spray from sprinklers or they do not drain into a sewer, Surfaces and Around Buildings” section.
storm drain, or curbside gutter (e.g. not to sections that abut driveways
or sidewalks that drain into streets). Talstar® P Professional Insecticide is to be diluted with water for spray or
brush application. Fill sprayer with the desired volume of water and add
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide. Close and shake before use in order
to ensure proper mixing. Mix only the amount of solution needed for the
Broadcast Treatment of Wood for the Control of Wood-infesting

Apply a 0.06% dilution with a fan spray using a maximum pressure of 25 application. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain
Insects and Nuisance Pests Outside of Structure

psi. Treatment should be made to thoroughly and uniformly cover the control during periods of high pest pressure. Repeat application is nec-
surface but limit excess runoff. essary only if there are signs of renewed insect activity. Limit repeat
application to no more than once per seven days.
To control wood-infesting insects active inside trees, utility poles and/or
fence posts, drill to find the interior infested cavity and inject a 0.06% Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be converted to a foam and
dilution. To control Bees, Wasps, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets, apply in used to treat void spaces, or as a spot spray on vertical or horizontal sur-
late evening when insects are at rest. Aim spray at nest openings in faces where visual marking of application is desired. Use of a foaming
ground, bushes and in cracks and crevices which may harbor nests, sat- agent increases a.i. surface contact time on challenging surfaces and
urating nest openings and contacting as many insects as possible. provides visual marking of the application.
Bedbugs: Thorough application should be made to crack and crevices
Infestations of Arthropods, such as Ants, Cockroaches and Scorpions where evidence of bed bugs occurs. This includes bed frames, box
Pests Under Slabs

inhabiting under slab area may be controlled by drilling and injecting or springs, inside empty dressers and clothes closets and carpet edges,
horizontal rodding and then injecting 1 gallon of a 0.06% or 1/2 gallon of high and low wall moldings and wallpaper edges. Do not use this prod-
a 0.12% dilution per 10 square feet (or 2 gallons of a 0.06% dilution or uct on bed linens, pillows, mattresses or clothes. Remove all clothes
1 gallon of a 0.12% dilution per 10 linear feet). and other articles from dressers or clothes closets before application.
Allow all treated areas to thoroughly dry before use. Not recommended
for use as sole protection against bedbugs. If evidence of bedbugs is
To control adult mosquitoes outdoors on residential, institutional, public, found in/on mattresses, use products approved for this use.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
commercial and industrial buildings, and lawns, ornamentals, parks, Use a 0.06% dilution (1 fluid oz. per gallon of water) for residual pest
recreational areas and athletic fields. control in buildings and structures and on modes of transport. Apply
Apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide for mosquito control at an either as a crack and crevice, pinstream, spot, coarse, low pressure
application rate of 0.33 to 1.0 fluid oz. Talstar® P Professional spray (25 psi or less) or with a paint brush.
Insecticide per gallon of water (0.07 to 0.22 lbs bifenthrin/acre), and
apply at the rate of one gallon of dilution per 1,000 square feet as a
general spray (refer to the Talstar® P Professional Insecticide Dilution
Cockroaches, Crickets, Firebrats, Flies, Gnats, Moths, Mosquitoes,

Chart). Use the high rate for residual control of mosquitoes. Use this
Scorpions, Silverfish, Spiders, Ticks

product for control of mosquitoes that may potentially transmit malaria Talstar® P Professional Insecticide will provide up to 1 month resid-
and arboviruses (West Nile fever, dengue fever, Eastern equine ual control of house flies. Length of residual control is dependant
encephalitis, and St. Louis encephalitis). upon rate and surface treated.
Apply as a residual spray to outside surfaces of buildings including but Apply as a coarse, low pressure spray to areas where these pests hide,
not limited to, exterior siding, foundations, porches, window frames, such as baseboards, corners, storage areas, closets, around water
eaves, patios, garages, refuse dumps, lawns such as grass areas adja- pipes, doors and windows, attics and eaves, behind and under refriger-
cent to or around private homes, duplexes, townhouses, condomini- ators, cabinets, sinks, furnaces, and stoves, the underside of shelves,
ums, house trailers, apartment complexes, carports, fence lines, stor- drawers and similar areas. Pay particular attention to cracks and
age sheds, barns, and other commercial, residential and non commer- crevices.
cial structures, soil, trunk of woody ornamentals, trees, shrubs, ground Ants: Apply to any trails, around doors and windows and other places
cover, bedding plants, foliage plants, flowers, non-bearing fruit and nut where ants may be found.
trees, urban areas, parks, campsites, athletic fields, playgrounds,
recreational and overgrown waste areas, roadsides and other areas
Fleas:
where mosquitoes are found. May also be applied to non-bearing crops Talstar® P Professional Insecticide will kill fleas for up to 3 months
or perennial crops that will not produce harvestable raw agricultural Apply as a coarse, low pressure spot or crack and crevice treatment to
commodities during the season of application. areas frequented by pets, such as under bedding, rugs, next to furni-
Use the high rate for heavy pest infestation, quicker knockdown, or ture. Do not apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide dilution directly to
longer residual control. Retreatment may be necessary to achieve pets. Treatment must be dry before pet re-entry. Vacuum prior to treat-
and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure, or if there ment.
are signs of renewed insect activity. For the lower use rates, repeat
application should be limited to no more than once per seven days. For Millipedes, Pillbugs, Sowbugs, Springtails, and Stink Bugs: Apply
Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Cicadas, Earwigs, Beetles,
the high use rate of 1.0 fluid oz. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per around doors and windows and other places where these pests may be
gallon of water, do not apply more than once per four weeks. found or where they may enter premises. Check damp areas and
Apply with hand-held and back pack sprayers or mist blowers, ground drains for pest access. Spray baseboards, storage areas and other
sprayers, power sprayers, truck mounted hydraulic sprayers or mist locations.
blowers. Do not apply by air or with hand held or truck mounted cold Spider Mites: Treat houseplants thoroughly but do not allow run off to
aerosol ULV sprayers and thermal fogging devices. For best results occur. Make sure to treat underside of leaves.
apply when mosquitoes are most active. Application during the cooler
hours of the night or early mornings is recommended.
To control Bees, Wasp, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets apply a 0.06% dilu-
Bees and Wasps
Do not apply more than 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional tion. Application should be made in the late evening when insects are at
Insecticide per 1,000 square feet (equivalent to 0.22 lbs. rest. Thoroughly spray nest and entrance and surrounding areas where
bifenthrin/acre) per application insects alight. Spray liberally into hiding and breeding places, especially
Do not apply when wind speed exceeds 10 MPH. under attic rafters, contacting as many insects as possible. Retreatment
may be necessary to achieve and/or maintain control during periods of
high pest pressure. Repeat application is necessary only if there are
For control of Ants, Carpenter Ants, Bedbugs, Bees, Beetles, Biting signs of renewed insect activity.
INDOOR USE
Flies, Boxelder Bugs, Centipedes, Cicadas, Cockroaches, Crickets,
Earwigs, Firebrats, Fleas, Flies, Gnats, Millipedes, Mosquitoes, Moths, Precautions: Do not apply dilution until location of heat pipes,
Scorpions, Silverfish, Sowbugs (Pillbugs), Spider Mites, Spiders (includ- ducts, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and
ing Black Widow, Brown Recluse and Hobo Spiders), Springtails, Stink identified. Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injec-
Bugs, Ticks (including Brown Dog Ticks), Vinegar (Fruit) Flies, and tion into these structural elements. During any overhead applica-
Wasps. tions to overhead interior areas of structures, cover surfaces
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils should be cov- below with plastic sheeting or similar materials.
ered during treatment or thoroughly washed before use. Exposed food
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Restrictions: For unoccupied areas of poultry/livestock facilities and kennels, apply
Do not apply into electrical fixtures, switches, or sockets. to floors, vertical and overhead surfaces where crawling or flying insect
pests may be present. Feeders, waterers, and feed carts should be
In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils in the treatment covered before application to prevent contamination. Do not apply to
area should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before milk rooms. Pay attention to animal areas including stanchions, pipes,
re-use. Remove pets, birds, and cover aquariums before spraying. Do windows, doors, and areas where insect pests hide or congregate.
not permit humans or pets to contact treated surfaces until the spray has Exterior applications to walls and foundation perimeters can help pre-
dried. vent interior infestations of flying and crawling insect pests. Apply
Wear protective clothing, unvented goggles, gloves and respirator, when Talstar P Professional Insecticide at a rate equivalent to 0.33 to 1 fl. oz
applying to overhead areas or in poorly ventilated areas. Avoid touching per 1000 sq. feet. Use sufficient finished volume to penetrate leaf litter,
sprayed surfaces until spray has completely dried. thatch, mulch, or porous surfaces.
To control bed bugs, mites and ticks in animal facilities, treat
cracks/crevices, walls, posts, nest boxes, and mobile side curtains. Do
Including Indian Meal Moths, Rice Moths, Tobacco Moths, Flour not apply Talstar P Professional Insecticide directly to animals. To con-
FOR CONTROL OF STORED PRODUCTS PESTS
Beetles, Lesser Grain Borers, Merchant Grain Beetles, Sawtoothed trol bedbugs, use 0.5 to 1 fl. oz per 1000 sq. ft. Use the higher rate of
Grain Beetles, Grain Weevils, Warehouse Beetles, Cigarette Beetles, application on painted and non-porous surfaces.
and Dermestid Beetles, Psocids, and other similar pests. Inspect to For adult fly control in and around animal facilities, spray application
locate and remove infested food sources, remove or cover any food should target areas where flies will rest, such as the ceiling, rafters, and
items or food serving dishes or utensils prior to treatment. Apply Talstar trusses. Also treat windows, interior and exterior walls and supports,
P Professional using a 0.02 to 0.06% dilution, Apply as a coarse, low fences, and vegetation. Talstar P Professional Insecticide dilution may
pressure spray to areas where these pests hide, such as baseboards, be sprayed on manure in areas where fly larvae are abundant and the
corners, storage areas, closets, around water pipes, doors and win- area cannot be cleaned.
dows, attics and eaves, behind and under refrigerators, cabinets, sinks,
furnaces, and stoves, the underside of shelves, drawers and similar For poultry houses, apply to floor area (birds grown on litter) or to walls,
areas. Pay particular attention to cracks and crevices. Do not apply posts, and cage framing (birds grown in cages). Application should also
directly to food. be made into cracks and crevices around insulation. Reapply after
each growout or sanitization procedure, but not more frequently than
WAREHOUSES and GROCERY/PET STORES: Talstar® P every 8 weeks. Indoor control can be enhanced by making perimeter
Professional Insecticide dilution may be applied as a surface, spot or treatments around the outside of building foundations to prevent immi-
crack and crevice treatment in food and storage warehouses and grating adult beetles. Apply in a uniform band 2 to 3 feet up and 6 to 10
stores. Apply to all areas that may harbor pests, including under and feet out from the structure. Maintaining a year-round treatment program
between pallets, bins, and shelves. Do not apply directly to food, grain will prevent background populations from reaching problem levels.
bins (interior), or animals.
To control beetles in houses containing birds grown on litter, apply
Talstar P Professional Insecticide at a rate equivalent to 0.33 to 1 fl. oz
Applications of this product are permitted in both food/feed and non-
FOOD/FEED HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT APPLICATIONS
per 1000 sq. feet to litter after birds are removed and during tilling. If lit-
food areas of food/feed handling establishments as a surface, spot, or ter is removed and replaced with fresh litter, apply Talstar P
crack and crevice treatment. Professional Insecticide at a rate equivalent to 0.33 to 1 fl. oz per 1000
sq. feet to bare soil or concrete, and treat new litter after it is spread.
Talstar P Professional Insecticide will provide up to 1 month residual Apply spray to inside walls, posts, and exterior perimeter. Reapply
control of house flies. Length of residual control is dependant upon rate between each flock.
and surface treated.
To control beetles in broiler-breeder houses, apply as directed above
Food/feed handling establishments are defined as places other than pri- for litter and soil/floor treatment.
vate residences in which exposed food/feed is held, processed, pre- To control beetles in caged-layer houses, do not treat accumulated
pared or served. Included also are areas for receiving, storing, packing manure, as it will likely disrupt natural enemies that control fly breeding.
(canning, bottling, wrapping, boxing), preparing, edible waste storage Instead, treat the perimeter of the manure at a rate equivalent to 0.33
and enclosed processing systems (mills, dairies, edible oils, syrups) of to 1 fl. oz Talstar P Professional Insecticide per 1000 sq. feet. Pit walls,
food. Serving areas where food is exposed and the facility is in opera- posts, and exterior of structure should also be sprayed. Reapply
tion are also considered food areas. between each flock.
Permitted non-food areas of use include, garbage rooms, lavatories, Allow Talstar P Professional Insecticide treatment to dry before apply-
entries and vestibules, offices, locker rooms, machine rooms, garages, ing disinfectants.
mop closets and storage (after canning or bottling). DO NOT apply Talstar P Professional Insecticide as a surface spray
Permitted use sites include, but are not limited to: Aircraft (Do not use when animals are present in the facility. Allow applications to dry before
in aircraft cabins), bakeries, bottling facilities, breweries, buses, cafete- restocking the facility. Treatment may be made to cracks and crevices
rias, candy plants, canneries, dairy product processing plants, food when animals are present.
manufacturing plants, food processing plants, food service establish- DO NOT apply Talstar P Professional Insecticide to any animal feed,
ments, granaries, grain mills, hospitals, hotels, industrial buildings, lab- water, or watering equipment.
oratories, meat/poultry/egg processing plants, mobile/motor homes, DO NOT contaminate any animal feed, food, or water in and around
nursing homes offices, railcars, restaurants, schools, ships, trailers, livestock, poultry, or pet housing when making applications.
trucks, vessels, warehouses and wineries.
Surface Application: Do not use this application method in food/feed
Talstar P Professional Insecticide may be converted to a foam and
Foam® Applications
handling establishments when the facility is in operation or foods/feeds
are exposed. Do not apply directly to food products. Cover or remove used to treat void spaces, or as a spot spray on vertical or horizontal
all food processing and/or handling equipment during application. After surfaces where visual marking of application is desired. Use of a foam-
application in food processing plants, bakeries, cafeterias and similar ing agent increases a.i. surface contact time on challenging surfaces
facilities, wash all equipment, benches, shelving and other surfaces and provides visual marking of the application. Ensure that the foaming
which food will contact. Clean food handling or processing equipment agent is approved for food surface/area contact use.
and thoroughly rinse with clean, fresh water.
Spot, Crack and Crevice Application: Spot or crack and crevice appli-
Specific Pest Control Applications
Underground Services such as: wires, cables, utility lines, pipes, con-
cations may be made while the facility is in operation; however, food duits, etc. Services may be within structures or located outside struc-
should be covered or removed from area being treated. Do not apply tures, in right-of-ways or to protect long range (miles) of installations of
directly to food. For this application a “spot” will not exceed 2 ft2 services.
ANIMAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES, LIVESTOCK PREMIS- Soil treatment may be made using 0.06 to 0.12% Talstar® P Professional
ES, CONFINED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS, and KEN- Insecticide dilution to prevent attack by Termites and Ants.
Apply 2 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet to the bottom of the trench
Controls biting flies, filth-breeding flies, fleas, litter beetles, hide beetles,
NELS
and allow to soak into the soil. Lay services on the treated soil and cover
bed bugs, mites, and ticks. Apply as a surface (including directed spray) with approximately 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 gallons per 10 lin-
and/or crack and crevice treatment. Control is enhanced when interior ear feet over the soil surface to complete the treatment barrier. In wide
and exterior perimeter applications are made in and around the live- trenches, only treat the soil in the area near the services. It is important
stock, poultry, or pet housing structures. Normal cleaning practices of to establish a continuous barrier of treated soil surrounding the services.
the structure also must be followed along with applications of Talstar P
Professional Insecticide to effectively control crawling and flying insect Where soil will not accept the above labeled volume, 1 gallon of 0.12%
pests. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be used per 10 linear feet of
trench both to the bottom of the trench and over the soil on top of the
For occupied areas of poultry/livestock facilities and kennels, apply to services.
indoor cracks and crevices only. Exterior applications to walls and foun-
dation perimeters can help prevent interior infestations of flying and Finish filling the trench with treated fill soil. The soil where each service
crawling insect pests. Apply Talstar P Professional Insecticide at a rate protrudes from the ground may be treated by trenching/rodding of no
equivalent to 0.33 to 1 fl. oz per 1000 sq. feet. more than 1 to 2 gallons of dilution into the soil.
Restrictions:

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Do not treat electrically active underground services. Choice of appropriate procedures should include consideration of such
variable factors as the design of the structure, location of heating, ven-
Create an insecticidal barrier in the soil around wooden constructions tilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water table, soil type, soil
Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions

such as signs, fences and landscape ornamentation by applying a compaction, grade conditions, and location and type of domestic water
0.06% dilution. supplies and utilities.
Previously installed poles and posts may be treated by sub-surface For advice concerning current control practices with relation to specific
injection or treated by gravity-flow through holes made from the bottom local conditions, consult resources in structural pest control and state
of a trench around the pole or post. Treat on all sides to create a contin- cooperative extension and regulatory agencies.
uous insecticidal barrier around the pole. Use 1 gallon of dilution per foot Important: Contamination of public and private water supplies must be
of depth for poles and posts less than six inches in diameter. For larger avoided by following these restrictions and procedures: Use anti-back-
poles, use 1.5 gallons of dilution per foot of depth. Apply to a depth of 6 flow equipment or procedures to prevent siphonage of insecticide into
inches below the bottom of the wood. For larger constructions, use 4 water supplies. Do not contaminate cisterns or wells. Do not treat soil
gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth. that is water saturated or frozen or in any conditions where runoff or
movement from the treatment area (site) is likely to occur. Consult state
(Localized Areas in Structure) For the control of insects such as and local specifications for recommended distances of wells from treat-
Treatment of Wood-in-Place for Control of Wood-Infesting Insects:

Termites, Ants, Carpenter Ants, and wood-infesting beetles such as Old ed areas, or if such regulations do not exist, refer to Federal Housing
House Borer and Powder Post in localized areas of infested wood in and Administration Specifications (H.U.D.) for guidance.
around structures, apply a 0.06% dilution to voids and galleries in dam- Note: Crawl spaces are considered inside of the structure.
aged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure and Critical Areas: Critical areas include areas where the foundation is
between wood and foundations where wood is vulnerable. Paint on or penetrated by utility services, cracks and expansion joints, bath traps
fan spray applications may also be used. Plastic sheeting must be and areas where cement constructions have been poured adjacent to
placed immediately below overhead areas that are spot treated except the foundation such as stairs, patios and slab additions.
for soil surfaces in crawl spaces. Application may be made to inaccessi-
ble areas by drilling, and then injecting dilution with a crack and crevice Structures that contain wells or cisterns within the foundation of a struc-
Structures with Wells/Cisterns Inside Foundations
injector into the damaged wood or void spaces. This type of application ture can only be treated using the following techniques:
is not intended to be a substitute for soil treatment, mechanical alter-
ation or fumigation to control extensive infestation of wood-infesting 1. Do not treat soil while it is beneath or within the foundation or along
insects. the exterior perimeter of a structure that contains a well or cistern.
Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with The treated backfill method must be used if soil is removed and treat-
0.06% dilution. Multiple injection points to varying depths may be nec- ed outside/away from the foundation. The treated backfill technique
essary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from is described as follows:
building voids when such nests are found. a. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting
Pest Control in Crawlspaces and Voids: Broadcast Talstar® P or similar material or into a wheelbarrow.
Professional Insecticide at 0.02% to 0.06% to all surfaces in crawl- b. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet
space and/or void to control ants, fleas, roaches, scorpions, or other per foot of depth of the trench, or 1 gallon per 1.0 cubic feet of soil.
arthropods. This treatment is not intended as a substitute for termite See “Mixing Directions section of the label. Mix thoroughly into the
control. Treatment should be made to thoroughly and uniformly cover soil taking care to contain the liquid and prevent runoff or spillage.
the surface but limit excess runoff. Keep children and pets off surface
until dry. c. After the treated soil has absorbed the dilution, replace the soil
into the trench.
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE CONTROL 2. Treat infested and/or damaged wood in place using an injection tech-
nique such as described in the “Control of Wood Infesting Insects”
section of this label.
Directions For Use
All pesticide handlers (mixers, loaders and applicators) must wear long-
sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes and chemical-resistant
gloves. After the product is diluted in accordance with label directions for
Structures with Adjacent Wells/Cisterns and/or Other Water
use, and/or when mixing and loading using a closed spray tank transfer Applicators must inspect all structures with nearby water sources such
Bodies
system (such as an in-line injector system) , shirt, pants, socks, shoes as wells, cisterns, surface ponds, streams, and other bodies of water
and waterproof gloves are sufficient. In addition, all pesticide handlers and evaluate, at a minimum, the treatment recommendations listed
must wear a respiratory protection device1 when working in a non-ven- below prior to making an application
tilated space. All pesticide handlers must wear protective eyewear when 1. Prior to treatment, if feasible, expose the water pipe(s) coming from
working in non-ventilated space or when applying termiticide by rodding the well to the structure, if the pipe(s) enter the structure within 3 feet
or sub-slab injection. of grade.
1
Use one of the following NIOSH approved respirator with any R, 2. Prior to treatment, applicators are advised to take precautions to limit
P or HE filter or a NIOSH approved respirator with an organic the risk of applying the termiticide into subsurface drains that could
vapor (OV) cartridge or canister with any R, P or HE prefilter. empty into any bodies of water. These precautions include evaluating
When treating adjacent to an existing structure, the applicator must whether application of the termiticide to the top of the footer may
check the area to be treated, and immediately adjacent areas of the result in contamination of the subsurface drain. Factors such as
structure, for visible and accessible cracks and holes to prevent any depth to the drain system and soil type and degree of compaction
leaks or significant exposures to persons occupying the structure. should be taken into account in determining the depth of treatment.
People present or residing in the structure during application must be 3. When appropriate (i.e., on the water side of the structure), the treated
advised to remove their pets and themselves from the structure if they backfill technique (described above) can also be used to minimize
see any signs of leakage. After application, the applicator is required to off-site movement of termiticide.
check for leaks. All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in loca-
tions other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior Prior to using this technique near wells or cisterns, consult state, local
to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact or federal agencies for information regarding approved treatment prac-
contaminated areas or to reoccupy contaminated areas of the structure tices in your area.
until the clean-up is completed
The use of this product prevents and controls termite infestations in and Use a 0.06% dilution for subterranean termites. For other pests on the
Application Rate:

around structures and constructions. label use specific listed rates.

The insecticidal dilution must be adequately dispersed in the soil to Mixing Directions: Mix the termiticide use dilution in the following
establish a barrier between the wood and the termites in the soil. As a manner: Fill tank 1/4 to 1/3 full. Start pump to begin by-pass agitation
good practice: 1) all non-essential wood and cellulose containing mate- and place end of treating tool in tank to allow circulation through hose.
rials, should be removed from around foundation walls, crawl spaces, Add appropriate amount of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide. Add
and porches; 2) eliminate termite access to moisture by repairing faulty remaining amount of water. Let pump run and allow recirculation
plumbing and/or construction grade. Soil around untreated structural through the hose for 2 to 3 minutes.
wood in contact with soil should be treated as described below. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may also be mixed into full tanks of
To establish an effective insecticidal barrier with this product the service water, but requires substantial agitation to ensure uniformity of the dilu-
technician must be familiar with current termite control practices such tion.
as: trenching, rodding, sub-slab injection, coarse fan spraying of soil To prepare a 0.06% water dilution, ready to use, dilute 3 quarts of
surfaces, crack and crevice (void) injection, excavated soil treatment, Talstar® P Professional Insecticide with 99.25 gallons of water.
and brush or spray applications to infested or susceptible wood. These
techniques must be correctly employed to prevent or control infesta- For the desired application rate, use the chart below to determine the
Mixing:
tions by subterranean termites such as: Coptotermes, Heterotermes, amount of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide for a given volume of fin-
Reticulitermes and Zootermopsis. The biology and behavior of the ished dilution:
species involved should be considered by the service technician in
determining which control practices to use to control or prevent the ter-
mite infestation.

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 around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed
(Gallons except where noted) from grade to a minimum depth of 4 feet. When the top of the footing is
Amount of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide

Dilution Amount exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a
depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. However, in no case
Amount of Talstar Desired Gallons
Concentration P Professional of Water
should a structure be treated below the footing.
of Finished Dilution

1 fl oz 127 fl oz. 1
5 fl oz 4.9 5 Effective pre-construction subterranean termite control is achieved by
the establishment of vertical and/or horizontal insecticidal barriers
0.06%
10 fl oz. 9.9 10
25 fl oz. 24.8 25 using 0.06% dilution of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide.
1.5 qt. 49.6 50
2.25 qt. 74.4 75
Create a horizontal barrier wherever treated soil will be covered by a
Horizontal Barriers
3 qt 99.25 100
slab, such as footing trenches, slab floors, carports, and the soil
2 fl oz 126 fl oz. 1 beneath stairs and crawl spaces.
10 fl oz 4.9 5 For a 0.06% rate apply 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet, or use 1
0.12%*
19.5 fl oz. 9.8 10 fluid ounce of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per 10 square feet in
1.5 qt. 24.6 25 sufficient water (no less than 1/2 gallon or more than 2 gallons) to pro-
3 qt. 49.2 50
4.5 qt. 73.8 75 vide thorough and continuous coverage of the area being treated.
6 qt 98.5 100 If the fill is washed gravel or other coarse material, it is important that a
Common units of measure: sufficient amount of dilution be used to reach the soil substrate beneath
1 pint = 16 fluid ounces (fl oz.) the coarse fill.
1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fluid ounces (fl oz.) Applications shall be made by a low pressure spray (less than 50 p.s.i.)
*For termite applications, only use this rate in conjunction with the appli- using a coarse spray nozzle. If slab will not be poured the same day as
cation volume adjustments as listed in the section below or in the foam treatment, cover treated soil with a water-proof barrier such as polyeth-
or underground service application sections. ylene sheeting. This is not necessary if foundation walls have been
installed around the treated soil.
Application Volume: To provide maximum control and protection
against termite infestation apply the specified volume of the finished Vertical barriers must be established in areas such as around the base
Vertical Barriers
water dilution and active ingredient as set forth in the directions for use of foundations, plumbing, utility entrances, back-filled soil against foun-
section of this label. If soil will not accept the labeled application vol- dation walls and other critical areas.
ume, the volume may be reduced provided there is a corresponding
increase in concentration so that the amount of active ingredient For a 0.06% rate, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot
applied to the soil remains the same. of depth or 4 fluid ounces of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide 10 lin-
ear feet per foot of depth from grade to top of footing in sufficient water
Note: Large reductions of application volume reduce the ability to (not less than 2 gallons or more than 8 gallons) to ensure complete
obtain a continuous barrier. Variance is allowed when volume and con- coverage.
centration are consistent with label directed rates and a continuous bar-
rier can still be achieved. a. When trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching, it is
important that dilution reaches the top of the footing. Rod holes
Where desirable for pre and post construction treatments, the volume must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier,
of the 0.12% dilution may be reduced by 1/2 the labeled volume. See but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
Volume Adjustment Chart below.
b. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.
Note: When volume is reduced, the hole spacing for subslab injection c. Trenches need not be wider than 6 inches. Dilution should be
and soil rodding may require similar adjustment to account for lower mixed with the soil as it is being replaced in the trench.
volume dispersal of the termiticide in the soil.
d. For a monolithic slab, an inside vertical barrier may not be
Volume Adjustment Chart required.
Treat hollow block voids at a rate of 2 gallons of dilution per 10 linear
feet so that the dilution will reach the top of the footing.
Rate (% dilution) 0.06% 0.12%
Volume allowed
Horizontal (gallons Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor,
dilution/10 ft2) 1.0 gallons 0.5 gallons construction superintendent, or similar responsible party, of the intend-
Vertical (gallons dilu- ed termiticide application and intended sites of application and instruct
the responsible person to notify construction workers and other individ-
tion/10 lin. ft.) 4.0 gallons 2.0 gallons uals to leave the area to be treated during application and until the ter-
After Treatment: All holes in commonly occupied areas into which miticide is absorbed into the soil.
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide has been applied must be plugged.
Plugs must be of a non-cellulose material or covered by an impervious,
Use a 0.06% dilution for post-construction treatment. Post-construction
Post Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
non-cellulose material.
soil applications shall be made by injection, trenching and rodding into
the trench or trenching, or coarse fan spray with pressures not exceed-
The treatment site must be covered prior to a rain event in order to pre- ing 25 p.s.i. at the nozzle. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out
Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment
vent run-off of the pesticide into non-target areas. around the footing.
The applicator must either cover the soil him/herself or provide written Do not apply dilution until location of wells, radiant heat pipes, water
notification of the above requirement to the contractor on site and to the and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified.
person commissioning the application (if different than the contractor). Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these
If notice is provided to the contractor or the person commissioning the elements.
application, then they are responsible under FIFRA to ensure that: 1) if Foundations: For applications made after the final grade is installed,
the concrete slab cannot be poured over the treated soil within 24 hours the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the
of application the treated soil is covered with a waterproof covering foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at
(such as polyethylene sheeting), and 2) the treated soil is covered if the rate prescribed from grade to the top of the footing. When the foot-
precipitation is predicted to occur before the concrete slab is scheduled ing is more than four (4) feet below grade, the applicator must trench
to be poured. and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls at the rate
Do not treat soil that is water-saturated or frozen. prescribed to a minimum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treat-
Do not treat when raining. ment will vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and loca-
tion of termite activity. When the top of the footing is exposed, the appli-
Do not allow treatment to runoff from the target area. cator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed
Do not apply within 10 feet of storm drains. Do not apply within 25 feet the bottom of the footing. However, in no case should a structure be
of aquatic habitats (such as, but not limited to, lakes; reservoirs; rivers; treated below the footing.
permanent streams; marshes or ponds; estuaries; and commercial fish
farm ponds). Vertical barriers may be established by sub-slab injection within the
Slabs
Do not make on-grade applications when sustained wind speeds are structure and trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching outside
above 10 mph (at application site) at nozzle end height. at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.
Special care must be taken to distribute the treatment evenly.
Treatment should not extend below the bottom of the footing.
Pre-Construction Treatment: Do not apply at a lower dosage

Treat along the outside of the foundation and where necessary beneath
and/or concentration than specified on this label for applications

When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the termiticide as the slab on the inside of foundation walls. Treatment may also be
prior to the installation of the finished grade.

the backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor fails to required beneath the slab along both sides of interior footing-supported
notify the applicator to permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum walls, one side of interior partitions and along all cracks and expansion
depth of 4 feet after the backfill has been installed. The applicator must joints. Horizontal barriers may be established where necessary by
trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and long-rodding or by grid pattern injection vertically through the slab.

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 a. Drill holes in the slab and/or foundation to allow for the application clean-up is completed.
of a continuous insecticidal barrier. Note: When treating behind veneer care should be taken not to drill
b. For shallow foundations (1 foot or less) dig a narrow trench beyond the veneer. If concrete blocks are behind the veneer, both the
approximately 6 inches wide along the outside of the foundation blocks and the veneer may be drilled and treated at the same time.
walls. Do not dig below the bottom of the footing. The dilution Not for use in voids insulated with rigid foam insulation.
should be applied to the trench and soil at 4 gallons of dilution per
10 linear feet per foot of depth as the soil is replaced in the trench. Excavation Technique: If treatment must be made in difficult situa-
tions, along fieldstone or rubble walls, along faulty foundation walls,
c. For foundations deeper than 1 foot follow rates for basement. and around pipes and utility lines which lead downward from the struc-
d. Exposed soil and wood in bath traps may be treated with a 0.06% ture to a well or pond, application may be made in the following man-
dilution. ner:
a. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or
Where the footing is greater than 1 foot of depth from grade to the bot- similar material.
Basements

tom of the foundation, application must be made by trenching and rod- b. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per
ding into the trench, or trenching at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per foot of depth of the trench. Mix the dilution thoroughly into the soil
10 linear feet per foot of depth. When the footer is more than four feet taking care to prevent liquid from running off the liner.
below grade, the applicator may trench and rod into the trench, or trench
along foundation walls at the rate prescribed for four feet of depth. Rod c. After the treated soil has absorbed the liquid dilution, replace the soil
holes must be spaced to provide a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in in the trench.
no case more than 12 inches apart. The actual depth of treatment will Attention: When applying Talstar® P Professional Insecticide in a con-
vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of ter- fined area, the user should wear unvented goggles and a respirator
mite activity. However, in no case should a structure be treated below approved by NIOSH during application.
the footer. Sub-slab injection may be necessary along the inside of
foundation walls, along cracks and partition walls, around pipes, con-
Foam Applications
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide dilution, from 0.06 to 0.12 % may be
duits, piers, and along both sides of interior footing-supported walls. converted to a foam with expansion characteristics from 2 to 40 times.
Accessible Crawl Spaces: For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide Localized Application: The dilution may be converted to a foam and
barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of the foam used to control or prevent termite infestations.
depth from grade to the top of the footing, or if the footing is more than
4 feet below grade, to a minimum depth of 4 feet. Apply by trenching Depending on the circumstances, foam applications may be used
and rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of foundation alone or in combination with liquid dilution applications. Applications
and around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions such as may be made behind veneers, piers, chimney bases, into rubble foun-
concrete walkways adjacent to foundation elements prevent trenching, dations, into block voids or structural voids, under slabs, stoops, porch-
treatment may be made by rodding alone. When soil type and/or con- es, or to the soil in crawlspaces, and other similar voids.
ditions make trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active
of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to ingredient instructions in order to ensure proper application has been
the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an
follow the mixing and use direction section of the label if situations are effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid dilution volume of
encountered where the soil will not accept the full application volume. product must be applied, with the remaining percent delivered to appro-
1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the priate areas using foam application. Refer to label and use recommen-
footing. dations of the foam manufacturer and the foaming equipment manufac-
2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide turer.
barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart. Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treat-
3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of ments in difficult areas, but may be used alone in difficult spots.
the footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider than 6 inches.
When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped
Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or
to ensure adequate distribution and to prevent termiticide from run- Application may be made using Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
Control Termites
ning off. The dilution must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in foam alone or in combination with liquid dilution. The equivalent of at
the trench. least 4 gallons (4 ounces of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide concen-
4. When treating plenums or crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation trate) of 0.06% dilution per 10 linear feet (vertical barrier), or at least 1
system of the structure until application has been completed and all gallon (1 ounce of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide concentrate) of
termiticide has been absorbed by the soil. 0.06% dilution per 10 square feet (horizontal barrier) must be applied
either as dilution, foam, or a combination of both. For a foam only appli-
Inaccessible Crawl Spaces: For inaccessible interior areas, such as cation, apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide concentrate in suffi-
areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and cient foam concentration and foam volume to deposit 4 ounces of con-
ground surfaces to allow operator access, excavate if possible, and centrate per 10 linear feet or 1 ounce of concentrate per 10 square feet.
treat according to the instructions for accessible crawl spaces. For example, 2 gallons of 0.12% dilution generated as foam to cover 10
Otherwise, apply one or a combination of the following two methods. linear feet is equal to the application of 4 gallons of 0.06% dilution per
1. To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, 1 gallon of 10 linear feet.
dilution per 10 square feet overall using a nozzle pressure of less
than 25 p.s.i. and a coarse application nozzle (e.g., Delavan Type
Termites can build mud tubes over treated surfaces as long as they
Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment
RD Raindrop, RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP
TeeJet or comparable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached have access to untreated soil and do not have to move Talstar® P
with the application wand, use one or more extension rods to make Professional Insecticide treated soil. Susceptible cracks and spaces
the application to the soil. Do not broadcast or powerspray with high- can be filled with builder’s or play box sand and the sand treated with
er pressures. Talstar P Professional. The sand should be treated as soil following the
termiticide rate listed on the Talstar® P Professional Insecticide label.
2. To establish a horizontal barrier, drill through the foundation wall or
through the floor above and treat the soil perimeter at a rate of 1 gal- Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there
lon of dilution per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals is clear evidence of reinfestation or disruption of the barrier due to con-
not to exceed 16 inches. Many States have smaller intervals, so struction, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown
check State regulations which may apply. of the termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or reinfested
areas may be retreated in accordance with application techniques
When treating plenums and crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation described in this product’s labeling. The timing and type of these
system of the structure until application has been completed and all ter- retreatments will vary depending on factors such as termite pressure,
miticide has been absorbed by the soil. soil types, soil conditions and other factors which may reduce the effec-
Masonry Voids: Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of tiveness of the barrier.
the structure extending from the structure to the soil in order to create
a continuous treatment barrier in the area to be treated. Apply at the Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is
rate of 2 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet of footing, using a nozzle clear evidence that reinfestation or barrier disruption has
pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this treatment, access holes occurred.
must be drilled below the sill plate and should be as close as possible
to the footing as is practical. Treatment of voids in block or rubble foun-
APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF TER-
dation walls must be closely examined: Applicators must inspect areas As part of the integrated pest management (IPM) program for termite
MITE BAITS
of possible runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the control, Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be applied to critical
treated areas. Some areas may not be treatable or may require areas of the structure including plumbing and utility entry sites, bath
mechanical alteration prior to treatment. traps, expansion joints, foundation cracks and areas with known or sus-
All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than pected infestations at a rate of 0.06% as a spot treatment or complete
those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the barrier treatment. Applications may be made as described in the
application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated Postconstruction treatment section of this label.
areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the

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The purpose of the applications described below are to kill termite work-
TERMITE CONTROL (ABOVE GROUND ONLY) 1Armyworms, Cutworms and Sod Webworms: To ensure optimum control,
Comments
ers or winged reproductives that may be present at the time of treat- delay watering (irrigation) or mowing for 24 hours after application. If the grass
area is being maintained at a mowing height of greater than 1 inch, then higher
ment. These applications are intended as supplements to, and not sub- application rates (Up to 1 fluid oz. per 1000 square feet) may be required during
stitutes for, mechanical alteration, soil treatment or foundation treat- periods of high pest pressure.
ment. 2Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyperodes) adults: Applications should be timed to
To control exposed workers and winged reproductive termites in local- control adult weevils as they leave their overwintering sites and move into grass
ized areas, dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per areas. This movement generally begins when Forsythia is in full bloom and con-
gallon of water and apply as a course fan spray at the rate of one gallon cludes when flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is in full bloom. Consult your
State Cooperative Extension Service for more specific information regarding
per 1,000 square feet to attics, crawl spaces, unfinished basements and application timing.
other void areas. Treat swarming termites as well as the areas in which 3Billbug adults: Applications should be made when adult billbugs are first
they congregate. observed during April and May. Degree day models have been developed to opti-
To control above-ground termites in localized areas of infested wood, mize application timing. Consult your State Cooperative Extension Service for
dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of information specific to your region. In temperate regions, spring applications tar-
water and apply as a liquid or foam to voids and galleries in damaged geting billbug adults will also provide control of over-wintered chinch bugs.
wood as well as to spaces between wooden structural members and
4Black Turfgrass Ataenius adults: Applications should be made during May and

between the sill plate and foundation where wood is vulnerable to July to control the first and second generation of black turfgrass ataenius adults,
respectively. The May application should be timed to coincide with the full bloom
attack. Applications may be made to inaccessible areas by drilling and stage of Vanhoutte spiraea (Spiraea vanhouttei) and horse chestnut (Aesculus
then injecting the dilution or foam, with a suitable directional injector , hippocastanum). The July application should be timed to coincide with the bloom-
into damaged wood or wall voids. All treatment holes drilled in construc- ing of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).
tion elements in commonly occupied areas of structures should be 5
Chinch Bugs: Chinch Bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found
securely plugged after treatment. in the thatch layer. Irrigation of the grass area before treatment will optimize the
To control termite carton nests in building voids, dilute 1.0 fluid oz. of penetration of the insecticide to the area where the chinch bugs are located. Use
higher volume applications if the thatch layer is excessive or if a relatively long
Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per gallon of water and apply as a mowing height is being maintained. Chinch Bugs can be one of the most difficult
liquid or foam using a pointed injection tool. Multiple injection points and pests to control in grasses and the higher application rates (Up to 1 fluid oz. per
varying depths of injection may be necessary to achieve control. When 1000 square feet) may be required to control populations that contain both
possible, the carton nest material should be removed from the building nymphs and adults during the middle of the summer.
void after treatment. 6
Mites: To ensure optimal control of eriophyid mites, apply in combination with
the labeled application rate of a surfactant. A second application, five to seven
LAWN days after the first, may be necessary to achieve acceptable control.
Apply Talstar® P Professional Insecticide as a broadcast treatment. 7
Flea larvae: Flea larvae develop in the soil of shaded areas that are accessible
Use application volumes of up to 10 gallons per 1000 square feet to get to pets or other animals. Use a higher volume application when treating these
uniform coverage when treating dense grass foliage. areas to ensure penetration of the insecticide into the soil. Note: if the lawn area
is being treated with Talstar® P Professional Insecticide at 0.25 fluid oz. per 1000
For low volume applications, less than 2 gallons/1000 square feet, square feet for adult flea control, then the larval application rate may be achieved
immediate irrigation of treated area with at least 0.25 inches of water by increasing the application volume two- to four-fold.
following application to ensure efficacy of sub-surface pests such as, 8
Imported Fire Ants: Control will be optimized by combining broadcast applica-
but not limited to, Mole Crickets, is recommended. tions 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 impor-
LAWN APPLICATION RATES tant to irrigate before application or use a high volume application. Apply broad-
The application rates listed in the following table will provide excellent cast treatments at 0.6 to 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet. Use enough finished
volume to penetrate thatch or sod. Treat mounds by applying 1 oz Talstar P
control of the respective pests under typical conditions. However, at the Professional per mound in 1 to 2 gallons water by sprinkling the mound until it is
discretion of the applicator, Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be wet and treat 3 feet out around the mound. Use the higher volume for mounds
applied at up to 1 fl. oz. per 1000 square feet to control each of the larger than 12”. Treat mounds with sufficient force to break their apex and allow
pests listed in this Table. The higher application rates should be used the insecticide solution to flow into the ant tunnels. For best results, apply in cool
when maximum residual control is desired or heavy pest populations weather (65 - 80˚F) or in early morning or late evening hours.
occur. 9
Mole Cricket adults: Achieving acceptable control of adult mole crickets is dif-
ficult because preferred grass areas are subject to continuous invasion during the
Application Rate early spring by this extremely active stage. Applications should be made as late
Pest Talstar® P Professional Insecticide in the day as possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water
immediately after treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate
Armyworms1 0.18 - 0.25 before application to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where con-
tact with the insecticide will be maximized. Grass areas that receive pressure
Cutworms1 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. from adult mole crickets should be treated at peak egg hatch to ensure optimum
Sod Webworm1 control of subsequent nymph populations (see below).
Annual Bluegrass Weevil 0.25 - 0.5
10
Mole Cricket nymphs: Grass areas that received intense adult mole cricket
(Hyperodes) (Adult)2 pressure in the spring should be treated immediately prior to peak egg hatch.
fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. Optimal control is achieved at this time because young nymphs are more suscep-
Banks Grass Mite6 tible to insecticides and they are located near the soil surface where the insecti-
Billbugs (Adult)3 cide is most concentrated. Control of larger, more damaging, nymphs later in the
Black Turfgrass Ataenius year may require both higher application rates and more frequent applications to
(Adult)4 maintain acceptable control. Applications should be made as late in the day as
Centipedes possible and should be watered in with up to 0.5 inches of water immediately after
Crickets treatment. If the soil is not moist, then it is important to irrigate before application
to bring the mole crickets closer to the soil surface where contact with the insec-
Earwigs ticide will be maximized.
Fleas (Adult)
Grasshoppers
11
Mountain Spotted fever): Do not make spot applications. Treat the entire area
Ticks (Including ticks that may transmit Lyme Disease and Rocky
Leafhoppers where exposure to ticks may occur. Use higher spray volumes when treating
Mealybugs areas with dense ground cover or heavy leaf litter. Ticks may be reintroduced
Millipedes from surrounding areas on host animals. Retreatment may be necessary to
Mites6 achieve and/or maintain control during periods of high pest pressure. Repeat
Pillbugs application is necessary only if there are signs of renewed activity. Limit repeat
Sowbugs application to no more than once per seven days.
Deer ticks (Ixodes sp.) have a complicated life cycle that ranges over a two year
Crane Flies12 0.5 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. period and involves four life stages. Applications should be made in the late fall
and/or early spring to control adult ticks that are usually located on brush or grass
above the soil surface and in mid to late spring to control larvae and nymphs that
Ants 0.5 - 1.0 reside in the soil and leaf litter.
Chinch Bugs5 fluid oz. per 1000 sq. ft. American dog ticks may be a considerable nuisance in suburban settings, par-
Fleas (Larvae)7 ticularly where homes are built on land that was previously field or forest. These
Imported Fire Ants8 ticks commonly congregate along paths or roadways where humans are likely to
Japanese Beetle (Adult) be encountered. Applications should be made as necessary from mid-spring to
Mole Cricket (Adult)9 early fall to control American dog tick larvae, nymphs and adults.
Mole Cricket (Nymph)10 12
Crane Flies: Treatments can be made to control early to mid-season larvae
Stink Bugs (approximately August – February) as they feed on plant crowns. Treatments
Ticks11 made to late-season larvae (approximately March, April) may only provide sup-
pression.
In New York State, this product may NOT be applied to any grass
or turf area within 100 feet of a water body (lake, pond, river,
stream, wetland, or drainage ditch).
In New York State, do make a single repeat application of Talstar®
P Professional Insecticide if there are signs of renewed insect
activity, but not sooner than two weeks after the first application.

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ORNAMENTALS AND TREES Application Rate
For ornamental applications (including but not limited to trees, shrubs, Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
ground covers, bedding plants, and foliage plants) apply 0.125 to 1.0 Pest
fluid oz. of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide per 1,000 square feet or Fluid Ounces per 1,000 Fluid Ounces per
square feet
5.4 to 43.5 fl. oz. per 100 gallons. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
100 gallons
may be diluted and applied in various volumes of water providing that 0.125 - 0.25 5.4 - 10.8
the maximum label rate (1.0 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet or 43.5 fl. oz Bagworms12
Cutworms
per 100 gallons.) is not exceeded. Talstar® P Professional Insecticide Elm Leaf Beetles
may be applied through low volume application equipment by dilution Fall Webworms
with water or other carriers and providing that the maximum label rate Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
(1.0 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet or 43.5 fl. oz per 100 gallons) is not Lace Bugs
exceeded. Leaf Feeding Caterpillars
Tent Caterpillars
Apply the specified application rate as a full coverage foliar spray.
Repeat treatment as necessary to achieve control using higher applica- Adelgids† 0.25 - 0.5 10.8 - 21.7
tion rates as pest pressure & foliage area increases. Limit repeat appli- Aphids
cation to no more than once per seven days. Bees
Beet Armyworm
Certain cultivars may be sensitive to the final spray solution. A small Beetles13, †
number of plants should be treated and observed for one week prior to Black Vine Weevil (Adults)
application to the entire planting. Brown Soft Scales
Broad Mites
Use of an alternate class of chemistry in a treatment program is recom- Budworms
mended to prevent or delay pest resistance. California Red Scale (Crawlers)13
Centipedes
GREENHOUSES AND INTERIORSCAPES Cicadas
Use Talstar P Professional Insecticide, either alone or tank mixed with
®
Citrus Thrips
other products, including insect growth regulators, to control a wide Clover Mites
spectrum of insects and mites on trees, shrubs, foliage plants, non- Crickets
bearing fruit and nut trees, and flowers in greenhouses and interi- Diaprepes (Adults)
orscapes including hotels, shopping malls, office buildings, etc. Earwigs
European Red Mite
Flea Beetles
Fungus Gnats (Adults)
Calculating Dilution Rates using the Ornamental and Greenhouse
Dilution Chart (page 3): The following steps should be taken to deter- Grasshoppers
Application Rates Table and the Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
mine the appropriate dilution of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide that Japanese Beetle (Adult)†
is required to control specific pests: Leafhoppers
Leafrollers
1) Identify the least susceptible target pest (the pest requiring Mealybugs
the highest application rate for control). Millipedes
Mites
2) Select an application rate in terms of fluid oz. of Talstar® P Orchid Weevil
Professional Insecticide. Pillbugs
3) Identify your application volume and how much spray mix Plant Bugs (Including Lygus spp.)
you want to prepare. Psyllids†
Scale crawlers, such as California
4) Use the Dilution Chart to determine the appropriate volume scale, San Jose scale, etc.13
of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide that must be mixed in Scorpions
your desired volume of water. Sowbugs
Spider Mites14
Spiders
ORNAMENTAL and GREENHOUSE APPLICATION RATES Spittlebugs†
The application rates listed in the following table will provide excellent Thrips
Tip Moths
control of the respective pests under typical conditions. However, at the Treehoppers†
discretion of the applicator, Talstar® P Professional Insecticide may be Twig Borers13
applied at up to 1 fluid oz. per 1,000 square feet (43.5 fl. oz. per 100 Wasps
gallons per acre) to control each of the pest listed in this Table. The Weevils13
higher application rates should be used when maximum residual con- Whiteflies
trol is desired. Ants 0.5 - 1.0 21.7 - 43.5
Apply the specified rate as a full coverage foliar spray. Repeat as nec- Imported Fire Ants**
essary to achieve control using higher rates as pest pressure and Leafminers
Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite
foliage increases. Pine Shoot Beetle (Adults)
Certain cultivars may be sensitive to the final spray solution. A small Sawfly larvae
number of plants should be tested prior to application of the entire Spider Mites14
planting. Stink Bugs
Use an alternate class of chemistry in the treatment program is recom- Mosquitoes See Mosquito Control directions for residual con-
mended to prevent or delay resistance. trol rates and information on page 5
12
Bagworms: Apply when larvae begin to hatch and spray larvae directly.
Applications when larvae are young will be most effective.
13
Beetles†, Scale Crawlers, Twig Borers, and Weevils: Treat trunks, stems
and twigs in addition to plant foliage.
14
Spider Mites: Talstar® P Professional Insecticide provides optimal twospotted
spider mite control when applied during spring to mid-summer. Higher applica-
tion rates and/or more frequent treatments may be required for acceptable
twospotted spider mite control during mid- to late-summer. The addition of a sur-
factant or horticultural oil may increase the effectiveness of Talstar® P
Professional Insecticide. Combinations of Talstar® P Professional Insecticide
with other registered miticides have also proven effective. Alternately, Talstar® P
Professional Insecticide applications may be rotated with those of other prod-
ucts that have different modes of action in control programs that are designed
to manage resistance by twospotted spider mites. Consult your local
Cooperative Extension Service for resistance management recommendations in
your region.
**For foraging ants.
†
Not for use in California.

Attention
Prior to applying Talstar P Professional Insecticide to wood siding, espe-
cially rough wood siding, be sure to thoroughly agitate the tank mixture.
Prior to treating wood siding, test a small area and allow it to dry to be
sure no deposits will form. Follow the same procedure when applying to
wood surfaces in direct sunlight or the heat of the day.
Application equipment that delivers low volume treatments, such as the

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Micro-Injector® or Actisol® applicators, may also be used to make
crack and crevice, deep harborage, spot and surface treatments of
Talstar P Professional Insecticide.
Restrictions
Do not apply this product in a way that will contact any person or pet
either directly or through drift.
Do not apply a broadcast application to interior surfaces of homes.
Do not apply to pets, food crops, or sources of electricity.
Firewood is not to be burned for one month after treatment.
Use only in well ventilated areas.
Do not use on edible crops
During any application to overhead areas within the structure, cover
surfaces below with plastic sheeting or similar material, except for soil
surfaces in crawlspaces.
Do not allow spray to contact food, foodstuffs, food contacting surfaces,
food utensils or water supplies.
Thoroughly wash dishes and food handling utensils with soap and water
if they become contaminated by application of this product.
Do not treat areas where food is exposed.
During indoor surface applications do not allow dripping or run-off to
occur.
Do not allow people or pets on treated surfaces until spray has dried.
Let surfaces dry before allowing people and pets to contact surfaces.
Do not apply this product in patient rooms or in any rooms while occu-
pied by the elderly or infirm.
Do not apply in classrooms when in use.
Do not apply when occupants are present in the immediate area in insti-
tutions such as libraries, sports facilities, etc.
Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability:
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale
and Limitation of Warranty and Liability before buying or using this
product. If the terms are not acceptable, return the product at once,
unopened, and the purchase price will be refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product must be followed carefully. It is
impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of
this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness, or other unintended conse-
quences may result because of such factors as manner of use or appli-
cation, weather or crop conditions beyond the control of FMC or Seller.
All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and User, and Buyer and
User agree to hold FMC and Seller harmless for any claims relating to
such factors.
Seller warrants that this product conforms to the chemical
description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stat-
ed on the Directions for Use when used in accordance with the
directions under normal conditions of use. TO THE EXTENT CON-
SISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, FMC MAKES NO WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-
RANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SELECTION, PURCHASE, OR
USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Any warranties, express or implied, hav-
ing been made are inapplicable if this product has been used con-
trary to label instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or under
conditions not reasonably foreseeable to (or beyond the control

To the extent allowed by law, FMC or seller shall not be liable for any
of) seller or FMC, and buyer assumes the risk of any such use.

incidental, consequential or special damages resulting from the use or

handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE USER
OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF FMC AND SELLER
FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR DAMAGES
(INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, CON-
TRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT,
SHALL BE THE RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION OF FMC OR SELLER, THE
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
This Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability may not
be amended by any oral or written agreement.
Talstar, Talstar P Professional and FMC —Trademarks of FMC
Corporation
Micro-Injector is a registered trademark of Whitmire Micro-Gen
Research Laboratories
Actisol is a registered trademark of Roussel-Uclaf

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