Talstar PL Insecticide Granules

Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are produced by FMC Corporation and contain the active ingredient bifenthrin. Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are ideal for use on residential lawns to control for a wide range of insects including chinch bugs, adult mole crickets, and fleas. The granules specially formulated to the right size and weight to prevent the product from being blown away when making applications. Talstar PL Insecticide Granules remain effective during watering or rain. The granules will also eliminate imported fire ants within 24 hours after the first application. When treating lawns for a wide range of crawling, biting, and flying insects at low cost, Talstar PL Insect Granules is the product to buy.

Tools Needed

To apply Talstar PL Insecticide Granules, a handheld spreader, push spreader or some type of spreading device that will make an even application is needed. When applying to small areas, a handheld spreader is recommended.

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much Talstar you will need by first calculating the size of area being treated. You can do this by measuring the length and width of your yard, then multiplying those numbers together (length x width = square footage). Talstar can be appledb etween 1.15 lbs to 4.6 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft. depending on the pest you wish to treat. For example, if you are treating for Armyworms and measured a 2,500 sq. ft. lawn, you would need 2.875 lbs of Talstar to cover the area.
• Step 2: Pour the required amount of Talstar LP Insecticide Granules in the spreader and set the spreader settings according to label, which will be determined by the type of spreader equipment being used.
• Step 3: When using a push spreader walk with a steady pace making sure the granules are dispersed evenly on targeted areas. You may have to do two perpendicular passes to get even coverage. Afterward, water the soil with about 1/2 inch of water, unless rain is in the forecast.
• Step 4: Reapply every 2 to 4 months and do not apply more than 100 pounds per acre.

Where to Use

Talstar PL Insecticide Granules are great for residential lawns, industrial sites, parks, sports fields, and cemeteries. It can be used as a foundation perimeter treatment around building structures, and as a boundary treatment for ornamental gardens, pavement cracks, fence lines, vegetation and areas with mulch. Talstar PL Granules cannot be used on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, commercial greenhouses or seed harvesting grass.

When to Use

Talstar PL Insecticide Granules can be applied anytime during the year to control various types of insects. Reapplications can be made every 2 to 4 months for continuous control.

Safety Information

Talstar PL Insecticide Granules is safe to use around children and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying Talstar PL Insecticide Granules.

Do not allow people or pets to enter treated areas until 24 hours have passed after application.

Special Considerations

Talstar PL Insecticide Granules is effective at low application rates and no more than 100 pounds should be applied to an acre on residential property.