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Talstar Pro (formerly Talstar One)

Talstar Pro formerly known as Talstar One's name means one professional product for all control. Talstar Pro is able to target over 75 different pests and is great for in and outdoor uses. Talstar Pro is a long lasting residual that lasts up to 3 months, it is odorless, leaves a clear residual, leaves no stain, non- irritating on the skin and does not break down easily with rain. Talstar Pro is also well known for its effectiveness with termites. With Talstar Professional insecticide you know you'll get the job done right every time. That's because it gives you superior, long-lasting control of the toughest general pests and termites. In fact, Talstar is effective on more than 75 pests. Plus, it's approved for multiple use-sites, so you can use it almost anywhere - indoors, outdoors, industrial, commercial and food-handling areas.

Active Ingredient: By Wt. Bifenthrin* - 7.9%
Size: 1 Qt.
Yield and Mixing:1 qt. of Talstar Pro makes up to 32-96 gallons of solution depending on the target pest. Refer to the instruction on the Talstar Pro label.
Target Pest: Bagworms, Cutworms, Elm Leaf Beetles, Fall Webworms, Gypsy Moth Caterpillars, Lace Bugs, Leaf Feeding Caterpillars, Tent Caterpillars, Imported Fire Ants, Leafminers, Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite, Pine Shoot Beetle, Spider Mites, Adelgids, Ants, Aphids, Bees, Beet Armyworm, Beetles, Black Vine Weevil, Brown Soft Scales, Broad Mites, Budworms, California Red Scale, Centipedes, Cicadas, Citrus Thrips, Clover Mites, Crickets, Diaprepes, Earwigs, European Red Mite, Flea Beetles, Fungus Gnats, Grasshoppers, Japanese Beetle, Leafhoppers, Leafrollers, Mealybugs, Millipedes, Mites, Mosquitoes, Orchid Weevil, Pillbugs, Pine Needle Scales, Plant Bugs, Psyllids, San Jose Scales, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Spider Mites, Spiders Spittlebugs, Thrips, Tip Moths, Treehoppers, Twig Borers, Wasps, Weevils, Whiteflies
Not for Sale To: NY, SD, MA, CT 

Proven, flexible protection indoors. Talstar Professional is an effective insecticide that's tough on ants and general household pests. In fact, its multi-use label makes it so versatile, you can trust it to provide effective indoor control of bed bugs, fleas, flies, scorpions, spiders and cockroaches almost anywhere, including: industrial and commercial sites, kitchens, restaurants, supermarkets and food processing plants.

Reliable, long-lasting protection outdoors. For outside and perimeter jobs, Talstar Professional is labeled for a broad spectrum of perimeter pests and provides long-lasting residual control of everything from fleas, ticks and flies to mosquitoes, mites, millipedes and termites.

Plus, it's non-staining and contains no odorous or plant-damaging solvents. Once it dries, it is virtually impossible to tell where it has been sprayed. Even better, it leaves no unsightly residues and causes no known phytotoxicity.

Put an end to fire ant colonies fast. Talstar Professional can even be used to destroy fire ant colonies. Simply drench the mound for 95% control in 24 hours, and then apply a broadcast application to eliminate re-infestation of invading fire ants for up to six months.

Subterranean Termite Control with Talstar Pro

Directions For Use

Important: Contamination of public and private water supplies must be avoided by following these precautions: Use anti-backflow equipment or procedures to prevent siphonage of insecticide into water supplies. Do not contaminate cisterns or wells. Do not treat soil 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 and local specifications for recommended distances of wells from treated areas, or if such regulations do not exist, refer to Federal Housing Administration Specifications (H.U.D.) for guidance.

Note: Crawl spaces are to be considered inside of the structure.

Critical Areas: Critical areas include areas where the foundation is penetrated by utility services, cracks and expansion joints, bath traps and areas where cement constructions have been poured adjacent to the foundation such as stairs, patios and slab additions.

Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment

Pre-Construction Treatment: Do not apply at a lower dosage and/or concentration than specified on this label for applications prior to the installation of the finished grade.

When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the termiticide as the backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor fails to notify the applicator to permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum depth of 4 feet after the backfill has been installed. The applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to a minimum depth of 4 feet. When the top of the footing is 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 should a structure be treated below the footing.

Effective pre-construction subterranean Termite control is achieved by the establishment of vertical and/or horizontal insecticidal barriers using 0.06% emulsion of Talstar One. To meet Termite proofing requirements, follow the procedures in the latest edition of the Housing and Urban Development Minimum Property Standards.

Horizontal Barriers Create a horizontal barrier wherever treated soil will be covered by a slab, such as footing trenches, slab floors, carports, and the soil beneath stairs and crawl spaces.

For a 0.06% rate apply 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet, or use 1 fluid ounce of Talstar One per 10 square feet in sufficient water (no less than 1/2 gallon or more than 2 gallons) to provide thorough and continuous coverage of the area being treated.

If the fill is washed gravel or other coarse material, it is important that a sufficient amount of dilution be used to reach the soil substrate beneath the coarse fill.

Applications shall be made by a low pressure spray (less than 50 p.s.i.) using a coarse spray nozzle. If slab will not be poured the same day as treatment, cover treated soil with a water-proof barrier such as polyethylene sheeting. This is not necessary if foundation walls have been installed around the treated soil.

Vertical Barriers Application with Talstar Pro

Vertical barriers must be established in areas such as around the base of foundations, plumbing, utility entrances, back-filled soil against foundation walls and other critical areas.

For a 0.06% rate, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth or 4 fluid ounces of Talstar One 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade to top of footing in sufficient water (not less than 2 gallons or more than 8 gallons) to ensure complete coverage.

1. When trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching, it is important that emulsion reaches the top of the footing. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
2. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.
3. Trenches need not be wider than 6 inches. Emulsion should be mixed with the soil as it is being replaced in the trench.
4. For a monolithic slab, an inside vertical barrier may not be required. Hollow block voids may be treated at a rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet so that the emulsion will reach the top of the footing.

Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor, construction superintendent, or similar responsible party, of the intended termiticide application and intended sites of application and instruct the responsible person to notify construction workers and other individuals to leave the area to be treated during application and until the termiticide is absorbed into the soil.

Post Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment with Talstar Pro

Use a 0.06% emulsion for post-construction treatment. Post-construction soil applications shall be made by injection, trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching, or coarse fan spray with pressures not exceeding 25 p.s.i. at the nozzle. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.

Do not apply emulsion until location of wells, radiant heat pipes, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified. Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these elements.

Foundations: For applications made after the final grade is installed, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to the top of the footing. When the footing is more than four (4) feet below grade, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls at the rate prescribed to a minimum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. When the top of the footing is 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 should a structure be treated below the footing. Slabs Vertical barriers may be established by sub-slab injection within the structure and trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching outside at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion 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. Treat along the outside of the foundation and where necessary beneath the slab on the inside of foundation walls. Treatment may also be required beneath the slab along both sides of interior footing-supported walls, one side of interior partitions and along all cracks and expansion joints. Horizontal barriers may be established where necessary by longrodding or by grid pattern injection vertically through the slab.

1. Drill holes in the slab and/or foundation to allow for the application of a continuous insecticidal barrier.
2. For shallow foundations (1 foot or less) dig a narrow trench approximately 6 inches wide along the outside of the foundation walls. Do not dig below the bottom of the footing. The emulsion should be applied to the trench and soil at 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth as the soil is replaced in the trench.
3. c. For foundations deeper than 1 foot follow rates for basement.
4. Exposed soil and wood in bath traps may be treated with a 0.06% emulsion.

Basements Application with Talstar Pro

Where the footing is greater than 1 foot of depth from grade to the bottom of the foundation, application must be made by trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per10 linear feet per foot of depth. When the footer is more than four feet 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 holes must be spaced to provide a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches apart. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. However, in no case should a structure be treated below the footer. Sub-slab injection may be necessary along the inside of foundation walls, along cracks and partition walls, around pipes, conduits, piers, and along both sides of interior footing-supported walls.

Accessible Crawl Spaces: For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of 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 and rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of foundation and around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions such as concrete walkways adjacent to foundation elements prevent trenching, treatment may be made by rodding alone. When soil type and/or conditions make trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and follow the mixing and use direction section of the label if situations are encountered where the soil will not accept the full application volume.

1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the footing.
2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider than 6 inches. When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure adequate distribution and to prevent termiticide from running off. The emulsion must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench.
4. When treating plenums or crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.

Inaccessible Crawl Spaces Application with Talstar Pro

For inaccessible interior areas, such as areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and ground surfaces to allow operator access, excavate if possible, and treat according to the instructions for accessible crawl spaces. Otherwise, apply one or a combination of the following two methods.

1. To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, 1 gallon of emulsion 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 RD Raindrop, RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP TeeJet or comparable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached with the application wand, use one or more extension rods to make the application to the soil. Do not broadcast or power spray with higher pressures.
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 gallon of emulsion per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to exceed 16 inches. Many States have smaller intervals, so check State regulations which may apply. When treating plenums and crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.

Masonry Voids Application with Talstar Pro

Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of 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 rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet of footing, using a nozzle pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this treatment, access holes 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 foundation walls must be closely examined: Applicators must inspect areas of possible runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the treated areas.

Some areas may not be treatable or may require mechanical alteration prior to treatment. All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the clean-up is completed.

Note: When treating behind veneer care should be taken not to drill beyond the veneer. If concrete blocks are behind the veneer, both the blocks and the veneer may be drilled and treated at the same time. Not for use in voids insulated with rigid foam insulation.

Excavation Technique: If treatment must be made in difficult situations, along field stone or rubble walls, along faulty foundation walls, and around pipes and utility lines which lead downward from the structure to a well or pond, application may be made in the following manner:

1. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material.
2. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench. Mix the emulsion thoroughly into the soil taking care to prevent liquid from running off the liner.
3. After the treated soil has absorbed the liquid emulsion, replace the soil in the trench. Attention: When applying TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide in a confined area, the user should wear unvented goggles and a respirator approved by NIOSH during application.

Foam Applications Talstar Pro emulsion, from 0.06 to 0.12 % may be converted to a foam with expansion characteristics from 2 to 40 times. Localized Application Foam Applications: The emulsion may be converted to a foam and the foam used to control or prevent termite infestations.

Depending on the circumstances, foam applications may be used alone or in combination with liquid emulsion applications. Applications may be made behind veneers, piers, chimney bases, into rubble foundations, into block voids or structural voids, under slabs, stoops, porches, or to the soil in crawlspaces, and other similar voids.

Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active ingredient instructions in order to insure proper application has been made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid emulsion volume of product must be applied, with the remaining percent delivered to appropriate areas using foam application. Refer to label and use recommendations of the foam manufacturer and the foaming equipment manufacturer. Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treatments in difficult areas, but may be used alone in difficult spots. Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or Control Termites

Application may be made using Talstar One foam alone or in combination with liquid emulsion. The equivalent of at least 4 gallons (4 ounces of Talstar One concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10 linear feet (vertical barrier), or at least 1 gallon (1 ounce of Talstar One concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10 square feet (horizontal barrier) must be applied either as emulsion, foam, or a combination of both. For a foam only application, apply Talstar One concentrate in sufficient foam concentration and foam volume to deposit 4 ounces of concentrate per 10 linear feet or 1 ounce of concentrate per 10 square feet. For example, 2 gallons of 0.12% emulsion generated as foam to cover 10 linear feet is equal to the application of 4 gallons of 0.06% emulsion per 10 linear feet. Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment Termites can build mud tubes over treated surfaces as long as they ave access to untreated soil and do not have to move Talstar One treated soil. Fill in cracks and spaces with builder or play box sand and treat the sand with Talstar One. The sand should be treated as soil following the termiticide rate listed on the Talstar One label.

Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there is clear evidence of reinfestation or disruption of the barrier due to construction, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown of the termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or reinfested areas may be retreated in accordance with application techniques described in this product labeling. The timing and type of these retreatments will vary depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil conditions and other factors which may reduce the effectiveness of the barrier. Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear evidence that reinfestation or barrier disruption has occurred.

APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF FIRSTLINE TERMITE BAITS WITH TALSTAR PRO

As part of the integrated pest management (IPM) program for termite control, Talstar One Multi-Insecticide may be applied to critical areas of the structure including plumbing and utility entry sites, bath traps, expansion joints, foundation cracks and areas with known or suspected infestation at a rate of 0.06% as a spot treatment or complete barrier treatment. Applications may be made as described in the Post construction treatment section of this label.

Specific Pest Control Applications with Talstar Pro

Underground Services such as: wires, cables, utility lines, pipes, conduits, etc. Services may be within structures or located outside structures, in right-of-ways or to protect long range (miles) of installations of services. Soil treatment may be made using 0.06 to 0.12% Talstar One emulsion to prevent attack by Termites and Ants.

Apply 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet to the bottom of the trench and allow to soak into the soil. Lay services on the treated soil and cover with approximately 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 gallons per 10 linear feet over the soil surface to complete the treatment barrier. In wide trenches, only treat the soil in the area near the services. It is important to establish a continuous barrier of treated soil surrounding the services. Where soil will not accept the above labeled volume, 1 gallon of 0.12%Talstar One may be used per 10 linear feet of trench both to the bottom of the trench and over the soil on top of the services. Finish filling the trench with treated fill soil. The soil where each service protrudes from the ground may be treated by trenching/rodding of no more than 1 to 2 gallons of emulsion into the soil.

Precautions:

Do not treat electrically active underground services. Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions Create an insecticidal barrier in the soil around wooden constructions such as signs, fences and landscape ornamentation by applying a 0.06% emulsion.

Previously installed poles and posts may be treated by sub-surface injection or treated by gravity-flow through holes made from the bottom of a trench around the pole or post. Treat on all sides to create a continuous insecticidal barrier around the pole. Use 1 gallon of emulsion per foot of depth for poles and posts less than six inches in diameter. For larger poles, use 1.5 gallons of emulsion per foot of depth. Apply to a depth of 6 inches below the bottom of the wood. For larger constructions, use 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.

Treatment of Wood-in-Place for Control of Wood-Infesting Insects with Talstar Pro

(Localized Areas in Structure) For the control of insects such as Termites, Ants, Carpenter Ants, and wood-infesting beetles such as Old House Borer and Powder Post in localized areas of infested wood in and around structures, apply a 0.06% emulsion to voids and galleries in damaged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure and between wood and foundations where wood is vulnerable. Paint on or fan spray applications may also be used. Plastic sheeting must be placed immediately below overhead areas that are spot treated except for soil surfaces in crawl spaces.

Application may be made to inaccessible areas by drilling, and then injecting emulsion with a crack and crevice injector into the damaged wood or void spaces. This type of application is not intended to be a substitute for soil treatment, mechanical alteration or fumigation to control extensive infestation of wood infesting insects. Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with 0.06% emulsion. Multiple injection points to varying depths may be necessary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from building voids when such nests are found.

Control of Bees and Wasps Indoors with Talstar Pro

To control Bees, Wasp, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets apply a 0.06% emulsion. Application should be made in the late evening when insects are at rest. Spray liberally into hiding and breeding places, especially 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 signs of renewed insect activity. Important: Do not apply emulsion until location of heat pipes, ducts, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified. Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these structural elements. Do not apply into electrical fixtures, switches, or sockets.

In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils in the treatment area should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before re-use. Remove pets, birds, and cover aquariums before spraying. Do not permit humans or pets to contact treated surfaces

alstar Pro formerly known as Talstar One's name means one professional product for all control. Talstar Pro is able to target over 75 different pests and is great for in and outdoor uses. Talstar Pro is a long lasting residual that lasts up to 3 months, it is odorless, leaves a clear residual, leaves no stain, non- irritating on the skin and does not break down easily with rain. Talstar Pro is also well known for its effectiveness with termites. With Talstar Professional insecticide you know you'll get the job done right every time. That's because it gives you superior, long-lasting control of the toughest general pests and termites. In fact, Talstar is effective on more than 75 pests. Plus, it's approved for multiple use-sites, so you can use it almost anywhere - indoors, outdoors, industrial, commercial and food-handling areas.

Active Ingredient: By Wt. Bifenthrin* - 7.9%
Size: 1 qt
Yield and Mixing:1 qt. of Talstar Pro makes up to 32-96 gallons of solution depending on the target pest. Refer to the instruction on the Talstar Pro label.
Target Pest: Bagworms, Cutworms, Elm Leaf Beetles, Fall Webworms, Gypsy Moth Caterpillars, Lace Bugs, Leaf Feeding Caterpillars, Tent Caterpillars, Imported Fire Ants, Leafminers, Pecan Leaf Scorch Mite, Pine Shoot Beetle, Spider Mites, Adelgids, Ants, Aphids, Bees, Beet Armyworm, Beetles, Black Vine Weevil, Brown Soft Scales, Broad Mites, Budworms, California Red Scale, Centipedes, Cicadas, Citrus Thrips, Clover Mites, Crickets, Diaprepes, Earwigs, European Red Mite, Flea Beetles, Fungus Gnats, Grasshoppers, Japanese Beetle, Leafhoppers, Leafrollers, Mealybugs, Millipedes, Mites, Mosquitoes, Orchid Weevil, Pillbugs, Pine Needle Scales, Plant Bugs, Psyllids, San Jose Scales, Scorpions, Sowbugs, Spider Mites, Spiders Spittlebugs, Thrips, Tip Moths, Treehoppers, Twig Borers, Wasps, Weevils, Whiteflies
Not for Sale To: NY, SD

Proven, flexible protection indoors. Talstar Professional is an effective insecticide that's tough on ants and general household pests. In fact, its multi-use label makes it so versatile, you can trust it to provide effective indoor control of bed bugs, fleas, flies, scorpions, spiders and cockroaches almost anywhere, including: industrial and commercial sites, kitchens, restaurants, supermarkets and food processing plants.

Reliable, long-lasting protection outdoors. For outside and perimeter jobs, Talstar Professional is labeled for a broad spectrum of perimeter pests and provides long-lasting residual control of everything from fleas, ticks and flies to mosquitoes, mites, millipedes and termites.

Plus, it's non-staining and contains no odorous or plant-damaging solvents. Once it dries, it is virtually impossible to tell where it has been sprayed. Even better, it leaves no unsightly residues and causes no known phytotoxicity.

Put an end to fire ant colonies fast. Talstar Professional can even be used to destroy fire ant colonies. Simply drench the mound for 95% control in 24 hours, and then apply a broadcast application to eliminate re-infestation of invading fire ants for up to six months.

Subterranean Termite Control with Talstar Pro

Directions For Use

Important: Contamination of public and private water supplies must be avoided by following these precautions: Use anti-backflow equipment or procedures to prevent siphonage of insecticide into water supplies. Do not contaminate cisterns or wells. Do not treat soil 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 and local specifications for recommended distances of wells from treated areas, or if such regulations do not exist, refer to Federal Housing Administration Specifications (H.U.D.) for guidance.

Note: Crawl spaces are to be considered inside of the structure.

Critical Areas: Critical areas include areas where the foundation is penetrated by utility services, cracks and expansion joints, bath traps and areas where cement constructions have been poured adjacent to the foundation such as stairs, patios and slab additions.

Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment

Pre-Construction Treatment: Do not apply at a lower dosage and/or concentration than specified on this label for applications prior to the installation of the finished grade.

When treating foundations deeper than 4 feet, apply the termiticide as the backfill is being replaced, or if the construction contractor fails to notify the applicator to permit this, treat the foundation to a minimum depth of 4 feet after the backfill has been installed. The applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to a minimum depth of 4 feet. When the top of the footing is 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 should a structure be treated below the footing.

Effective pre-construction subterranean Termite control is achieved by the establishment of vertical and/or horizontal insecticidal barriers using 0.06% emulsion of Talstar One. To meet Termite proofing requirements, follow the procedures in the latest edition of the Housing and Urban Development Minimum Property Standards.

Horizontal Barriers Create a horizontal barrier wherever treated soil will be covered by a slab, such as footing trenches, slab floors, carports, and the soil beneath stairs and crawl spaces.

For a 0.06% rate apply 1 gallon of dilution per 10 square feet, or use 1 fluid ounce of Talstar One per 10 square feet in sufficient water (no less than 1/2 gallon or more than 2 gallons) to provide thorough and continuous coverage of the area being treated.

If the fill is washed gravel or other coarse material, it is important that a sufficient amount of dilution be used to reach the soil substrate beneath the coarse fill.

Applications shall be made by a low pressure spray (less than 50 p.s.i.) using a coarse spray nozzle. If slab will not be poured the same day as treatment, cover treated soil with a water-proof barrier such as polyethylene sheeting. This is not necessary if foundation walls have been installed around the treated soil.

Vertical Barriers Application with Talstar Pro

Vertical barriers must be established in areas such as around the base of foundations, plumbing, utility entrances, back-filled soil against foundation walls and other critical areas.

For a 0.06% rate, apply 4 gallons of dilution per 10 linear feet per foot of depth or 4 fluid ounces of Talstar One 10 linear feet per foot of depth from grade to top of footing in sufficient water (not less than 2 gallons or more than 8 gallons) to ensure complete coverage.

1. When trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching, it is important that emulsion reaches the top of the footing. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
2. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.
3. Trenches need not be wider than 6 inches. Emulsion should be mixed with the soil as it is being replaced in the trench.
4. For a monolithic slab, an inside vertical barrier may not be required. Hollow block voids may be treated at a rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet so that the emulsion will reach the top of the footing.

Prior to each application, applicators must notify the general contractor, construction superintendent, or similar responsible party, of the intended termiticide application and intended sites of application and instruct the responsible person to notify construction workers and other individuals to leave the area to be treated during application and until the termiticide is absorbed into the soil.

Post Construction Subterranean Termite Treatment with Talstar Pro

Use a 0.06% emulsion for post-construction treatment. Post-construction soil applications shall be made by injection, trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching, or coarse fan spray with pressures not exceeding 25 p.s.i. at the nozzle. Care should be taken to avoid soil wash-out around the footing.

Do not apply emulsion until location of wells, radiant heat pipes, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified. Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these elements.

Foundations: For applications made after the final grade is installed, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls and around pillars and other foundation elements, at the rate prescribed from grade to the top of the footing. When the footing is more than four (4) feet below grade, the applicator must trench and rod into the trench or trench along the foundation walls at the rate prescribed to a minimum depth of four feet. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. When the top of the footing is 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 should a structure be treated below the footing. Slabs Vertical barriers may be established by sub-slab injection within the structure and trenching and rodding into the trench or trenching outside at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion 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. Treat along the outside of the foundation and where necessary beneath the slab on the inside of foundation walls. Treatment may also be required beneath the slab along both sides of interior footing-supported walls, one side of interior partitions and along all cracks and expansion joints. Horizontal barriers may be established where necessary by longrodding or by grid pattern injection vertically through the slab.

1. Drill holes in the slab and/or foundation to allow for the application of a continuous insecticidal barrier.
2. For shallow foundations (1 foot or less) dig a narrow trench approximately 6 inches wide along the outside of the foundation walls. Do not dig below the bottom of the footing. The emulsion should be applied to the trench and soil at 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth as the soil is replaced in the trench.
3. c. For foundations deeper than 1 foot follow rates for basement.
4. Exposed soil and wood in bath traps may be treated with a 0.06% emulsion.

Basements Application with Talstar Pro

Where the footing is greater than 1 foot of depth from grade to the bottom of the foundation, application must be made by trenching and rodding into the trench, or trenching at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per10 linear feet per foot of depth. When the footer is more than four feet 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 holes must be spaced to provide a continuous insecticidal barrier, but in no case more than 12 inches apart. The actual depth of treatment will vary depending on soil type, degree of compaction, and location of termite activity. However, in no case should a structure be treated below the footer. Sub-slab injection may be necessary along the inside of foundation walls, along cracks and partition walls, around pipes, conduits, piers, and along both sides of interior footing-supported walls.

Accessible Crawl Spaces: For crawl spaces, apply vertical termiticide barriers at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of 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 and rodding into the trench, or trenching. Treat both sides of foundation and around all piers and pipes. Where physical obstructions such as concrete walkways adjacent to foundation elements prevent trenching, treatment may be made by rodding alone. When soil type and/or conditions make trenching prohibitive, rodding may be used. When the top of the footing is exposed, the applicator must treat the soil adjacent to the footing to a depth not to exceed the bottom of the footing. Read and follow the mixing and use direction section of the label if situations are encountered where the soil will not accept the full application volume.

1. Rod holes and trenches must not extend below the bottom of the footing.
2. Rod holes must be spaced so as to achieve a continuous termiticide barrier but in no case more than 12 inches apart.
3. Trenches must be a minimum of 6 inches deep or to the bottom of the footing, whichever is less, and need not be wider than 6 inches. When trenching in sloping (tiered) soil, the trench must be stepped to ensure adequate distribution and to prevent termiticide from running off. The emulsion must be mixed with the soil as it is replaced in the trench.
4. When treating plenums or crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.

Inaccessible Crawl Spaces Application with Talstar Pro

For inaccessible interior areas, such as areas where there is insufficient clearance between floor joists and ground surfaces to allow operator access, excavate if possible, and treat according to the instructions for accessible crawl spaces. Otherwise, apply one or a combination of the following two methods.

Masonry Voids Application with Talstar Pro

Drill and treat voids in multiple masonry elements of 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 rate of 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet of footing, using a nozzle pressure of less than 25 p.s.i. When using this treatment, access holes 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 foundation walls must be closely examined: Applicators must inspect areas of possible runoff as a precaution against application leakage in the treated areas.

Some areas may not be treatable or may require mechanical alteration prior to treatment. All leaks resulting in the deposition of termiticide in locations other than those prescribed on this label must be cleaned up prior to leaving the application site. Do not allow people or pets to contact contaminated areas or to reoccupy the contaminated areas of the structure until the clean-up is completed.

Note: When treating behind veneer care should be taken not to drill beyond the veneer. If concrete blocks are behind the veneer, both the blocks and the veneer may be drilled and treated at the same time. Not for use in voids insulated with rigid foam insulation.

Excavation Technique: If treatment must be made in difficult situations, along field stone or rubble walls, along faulty foundation walls, and around pipes and utility lines which lead downward from the structure to a well or pond, application may be made in the following manner:

1. To establish a horizontal barrier, apply to the soil surface, 1 gallon of emulsion 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 RD Raindrop, RD-7 or larger, or Spraying Systems Co. 8010LP TeeJet or comparable nozzle). For an area that cannot be reached with the application wand, use one or more extension rods to make the application to the soil. Do not broadcast or power spray with higher pressures.
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 gallon of emulsion per 10 square feet. Drill spacing must be at intervals not to exceed 16 inches. Many States have smaller intervals, so check State regulations which may apply. When treating plenums and crawl spaces, turn off the air circulation system of the structure until application has been completed and all termiticide has been absorbed by the soil.

1. Trench and remove soil to be treated onto heavy plastic sheeting or similar material.
2. Treat the soil at the rate of 4 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet per foot of depth of the trench. Mix the emulsion thoroughly into the soil taking care to prevent liquid from running off the liner.
3. After the treated soil has absorbed the liquid emulsion, replace the soil in the trench. Attention: When applying TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide in a confined area, the user should wear unvented goggles and a respirator approved by NIOSH during application.

Foam Applications Talstar Pro emulsion, from 0.06 to 0.12 % may be converted to a foam with expansion characteristics from 2 to 40 times. Localized Application Foam Applications: The emulsion may be converted to a foam and the foam used to control or prevent termite infestations.

Depending on the circumstances, foam applications may be used alone or in combination with liquid emulsion applications. Applications may be made behind veneers, piers, chimney bases, into rubble foundations, into block voids or structural voids, under slabs, stoops, porches, or to the soil in crawlspaces, and other similar voids.

Foam and liquid application must be consistent with volume and active ingredient instructions in order to insure proper application has been made. The volume and amount of active ingredient are essential to an effective treatment. At least 75% of the labeled liquid emulsion volume of product must be applied, with the remaining percent delivered to appropriate areas using foam application. Refer to label and use recommendations of the foam manufacturer and the foaming equipment manufacturer. Foam applications are generally a good supplement to liquid treatments in difficult areas, but may be used alone in difficult spots. Application Under Slabs or to Soil in Crawlspaces to Prevent or Control Termites

Application may be made using Talstar One foam alone or in combination with liquid emulsion. The equivalent of at least 4 gallons (4 ounces of Talstar One concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10 linear feet (vertical barrier), or at least 1 gallon (1 ounce of Talstar One concentrate) of 0.06% emulsion per 10 square feet (horizontal barrier) must be applied either as emulsion, foam, or a combination of both. For a foam only application, apply Talstar One concentrate in sufficient foam concentration and foam volume to deposit 4 ounces of concentrate per 10 linear feet or 1 ounce of concentrate per 10 square feet. For example, 2 gallons of 0.12% emulsion generated as foam to cover 10 linear feet is equal to the application of 4 gallons of 0.06% emulsion per 10 linear feet. Sand Barrier Installation and Treatment Termites can build mud tubes over treated surfaces as long as they ave access to untreated soil and do not have to move Talstar One treated soil. Fill in cracks and spaces with builder or play box sand and treat the sand with Talstar One. The sand should be treated as soil following the termiticide rate listed on the Talstar One label.

Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed if there is clear evidence of reinfestation or disruption of the barrier due to construction, excavation, or landscaping and/or evidence of the breakdown of the termiticide barrier in the soil. These vulnerable or reinfested areas may be retreated in accordance with application techniques described in this product labeling. The timing and type of these retreatments will vary depending on factors such as termite pressure, soil types, soil conditions and other factors which may reduce the effectiveness of the barrier. Annual retreatment of the structure is prohibited unless there is clear evidence that reinfestation or barrier disruption has occurred.

APPLICATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USE OF FIRSTLINE TERMITE BAITS WITH TALSTAR PRO

As part of the integrated pest management (IPM) program for termite control, Talstar One Multi-Insecticide may be applied to critical areas of the structure including plumbing and utility entry sites, bath traps, expansion joints, foundation cracks and areas with known or suspected infestation at a rate of 0.06% as a spot treatment or complete barrier treatment. Applications may be made as described in the Post construction treatment section of this label.

Specific Pest Control Applications with Talstar Pro

Underground Services such as: wires, cables, utility lines, pipes, conduits, etc. Services may be within structures or located outside structures, in right-of-ways or to protect long range (miles) of installations of services. Soil treatment may be made using 0.06 to 0.12% Talstar One emulsion to prevent attack by Termites and Ants.

Apply 2 gallons of emulsion per 10 linear feet to the bottom of the trench and allow to soak into the soil. Lay services on the treated soil and cover with approximately 2 inches of fill soil. Apply another 2 gallons per 10 linear feet over the soil surface to complete the treatment barrier. In wide trenches, only treat the soil in the area near the services. It is important to establish a continuous barrier of treated soil surrounding the services. Where soil will not accept the above labeled volume, 1 gallon of 0.12%Talstar One may be used per 10 linear feet of trench both to the bottom of the trench and over the soil on top of the services. Finish filling the trench with treated fill soil. The soil where each service protrudes from the ground may be treated by trenching/rodding of no more than 1 to 2 gallons of emulsion into the soil.

Precautions:

Do not treat electrically active underground services. Posts, Poles, and Other Constructions Create an insecticidal barrier in the soil around wooden constructions such as signs, fences and landscape ornamentation by applying a 0.06% emulsion.

Previously installed poles and posts may be treated by sub-surface injection or treated by gravity-flow through holes made from the bottom of a trench around the pole or post. Treat on all sides to create a continuous insecticidal barrier around the pole. Use 1 gallon of emulsion per foot of depth for poles and posts less than six inches in diameter. For larger poles, use 1.5 gallons of emulsion per foot of depth. Apply to a depth of 6 inches below the bottom of the wood. For larger constructions, use 4 gallons per 10 linear feet per foot of depth.

Treatment of Wood-in-Place for Control of Wood-Infesting Insects with Talstar Pro

(Localized Areas in Structure) For the control of insects such as Termites, Ants, Carpenter Ants, and wood-infesting beetles such as Old House Borer and Powder Post in localized areas of infested wood in and around structures, apply a 0.06% emulsion to voids and galleries in damaged wood and in spaces between wooden members of a structure and between wood and foundations where wood is vulnerable. Paint on or fan spray applications may also be used. Plastic sheeting must be placed immediately below overhead areas that are spot treated except for soil surfaces in crawl spaces.

Application may be made to inaccessible areas by drilling, and then injecting emulsion with a crack and crevice injector into the damaged wood or void spaces. This type of application is not intended to be a substitute for soil treatment, mechanical alteration or fumigation to control extensive infestation of wood infesting insects. Termite carton nests in trees or building voids may be injected with 0.06% emulsion. Multiple injection points to varying depths may be necessary. It is desirable to physically remove carton nest material from building voids when such nests are found.

Control of Bees and Wasps Indoors with Talstar Pro

To control Bees, Wasp, Hornets, and Yellow-Jackets apply a 0.06% emulsion. Application should be made in the late evening when insects are at rest. Spray liberally into hiding and breeding places, especially 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 signs of renewed insect activity. Important: Do not apply emulsion until location of heat pipes, ducts, water and sewer lines and electrical conduits are known and identified. Caution must be taken to avoid puncturing and injection into these structural elements. Do not apply into electrical fixtures, switches, or sockets.

In the home, all food processing surfaces and utensils in the treatment area should be covered during treatment or thoroughly washed before re-use. Remove pets, birds, and cover aquariums before spraying. Do not permit humans or pets to contact treated surfaces

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