ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE U.S., LLC · Bifenthrin 0.2%; Zeta-Cypermethrin 0.05% · EPA Reg 101563-301 · INSECTICIDE
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Talstar XTRA Granular Insecticide is a professional-grade insecticide designed for outdoor use on lawns and landscapes. It features two active ingredients: Zeta-Cypermethrin (0.05%) and Bifenthrin (0.20%). This product is specifically formulated to control a wide range of pests, including annual bluegrass weeds, armyworms, ants, armyworms, caterpillars, cutworms, fleas, mealybugs, mosquitoes, sod webworms, and ticks. It is particularly effective against fire ant queens, killing them within 24 hours, and can kill fire ant mounds within 15 minutes. The product utilizes Verge Granule Technology to provide extended control. It is intended for use in residential, institutional, public, commercial, and industrial settings, including parks, recreational areas, and athletic fields. When applying, users should follow specific rate instructions based on the target pest and desired coverage area. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety precautions regarding environmental hazards to aquatic invertebrates and fish.
Pests covered (30)
Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyalobantes) adultsArmyworms, Cutworms, Sod WebwormsAnts, including carpenter ants, nectar ants, etc.FleasPILLBUGSSOWBUGSMILLIPEDESTICKSDEER TICKSAMERICAN DOG TICKLEAFHOPPERSMEALYBUGSANTSFIRE ANTIMPORTED FIRE ANTSBLACK TURFGRASS ATAENIUS (ADULT)CRANE FLIES (LARVAE)EUROPEAN CRANE FLY (LARVAE)CHINCH BUGIMPORTED FIRE ANTS (ADULT)SOD WEBWORMSFLEAS (LARVAE)FLEAS (ADULT)CUTWORMSARMYWORMHYPERODES WEEVIL (ADULT)BILLBUGS (ADULT)ANNUAL BLUEGRASS WEEVIL (ADULT)MOLE CRICKETS (NYMPHS)MOLE CRICKETS (ADULT)
Areas treatable (12)
Lawns and landscapesBUILDINGS (NONAGRICULTURAL) (PERIMETER) (SOIL TREATMENT)ANT DENS/HILLS/MOUNDS (ALL OR UNSPECIFIED)ANT HILLSINDUSTRIAL AREAS (OUTDOOR) (SOIL TREATMENT)RECREATION AREASATHLETIC FIELDS (SOIL TREATMENT)PARKS (SOIL TREATMENT)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (PERIMETER SOIL TREATMENT)ORNAMENTAL GARDENS (SOIL TREATMENT)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)ORNAMENTAL LAWNS (SOIL TREATMENT)
How to treat each type of area 4
Lawns and landscapes
| Target pest |
Location |
Rate |
Unit |
Label notes |
| Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Hyalobantes) adults |
Outdoor |
1.5 to 2.3 |
lbs |
Kills fire ant queens within 24 hours; kills fire ant mounds within 15 minutes. |
| Armyworms, Cutworms, Sod Webworms |
Outdoor |
2.3 to 4.6 |
lbs |
|
| Ants, including carpenter ants, nectar ants, etc. |
Outdoor |
2.3 to 4.6 |
lbs |
|
| Fleas |
Outdoor |
2.3 to 4.6 |
lbs |
Control is provided for up to seven days after application. |
Worker safety
PPE required
Wear long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks, shoes, and chemical-resistant gloves. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco or tobacco products.
Timing & weather
- Apply in calm weather when wind is not present.
- Do not apply when weather conditions favor drift into treated areas.
Use restrictions 6
- Do not apply to growing lawn for sale of commercial use, or for commercial seed, production, or purposes.
- Do not use on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, in commercial greenhouse settings.
- Do not apply to growing lawn for sale of commercial use, or for commercial seed, production, or purposes.
- Do not use on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, in commercial greenhouse settings.
- Do not apply to growing lawn for sale of commercial use, or for commercial seed, production, or purposes.
- Do not use on golf courses, sod farms, nurseries, in commercial greenhouse settings.