What is the active ingredient in Talstar?

What is the active ingredient in Talstar?

Bifenthrin 7.9
It contains the active ingredient Bifenthrin 7.9%. Bifenthrin is a member of the synthetic pyrethroid family. We carry Bifenthrin 7.9% in two forms: Talstar P Professional and Bifen IT.

Can Talstar P be used indoors?

We would recommend our most popular insecticide, Talstar. It is a very safe product to use around children and pets and is widely used by professional companies every day in thousands of homes across the country. It is odorless, can be used indoors and outdoors and it is labeled for over 80 different insects.

Which is better Talstar or Bifen?

Answer: Talstar P and Bifen IT are essentially the same product but made by different manufacturers. Bifen IT is the low cost, generic version of Talstar with the same efficiency. Talstar P and Bifen IT both share the benefit of being a low toxic option with minimal dermal toxicity.

Will Talstar P hurt dogs?

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

Is bifenthrin toxic to humans?

Potential for neurotoxicity Bifenthrin can be absorbed by humans either by skin contact or ingestion. Skin contact is not toxic, causing only a slight tingling sensation on the specific location of contact. Ingestion in concentrations below 10−4 M is not toxic.

Is Talstar toxic to humans?

1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene is moderately toxic by ingestion or inhalation. The toxicity by skin exposure is moderate to low. It can cause central nervous system depression, anemia and bronchitis. These aren’t chemicals I would allow around my children or pets.

How harmful is Talstar?

It is toxic to humans and pets if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Do not use this product on food crops. Make sure that you allow 30 or so minutes to pass after application so that the insecticide can dry before you allow humans or animals back into the treated areas.

Can you mix Bifen and talstar?

Answer: There would be no valid reason for mixing Bifen XTS with Talstar P or Tengard. Mixing 2-3 insecticides together does not make either stronger and can contaminate an area making it highly repellent so that insects will avoid it and neither can do their job of killing the insects.

Can you spray Talstar on plants?

Answer: Talstar P is labeled to safely be used on trees, bushes and other ornamental plants. Talstar is not labeled to be used on vegetables or any type of edibles, so you should discard any edible vegetation that has come in contact with this product.

Is Talstar good for mosquitoes?

Is Talstar good for ticks and mosquitoes? Yes, Talstar P can be used for both ticks and mosquitoes.