How Tempo Works. The active ingredient in Tempo insecticide is cyfluthrin or beta-cyfluthrin. When insects ingest the pesticide or come into contact with it, the chemical affects the nervous symptom, disrupting the insects' ability to move and eat. This eventually kills the insects.
How do you use tempo bug spray indoors?
Cover items in your home if you plan on using Tempo indoors. Add 1 gallon of water to the garden sprayer, and mix the two ingredients together. Spray the insects you want to kill with the solution you prepared in the garden sprayer. They will die instantly. Store out of the reach of children and pets.
Does tempo dust work on Bugs?
The substance uniformly penetrates deep into the voids, killing even the most persistent bugs. What distinguishes favorably the Bayer Tempo Dust from many other insecticidal dusts is that it remains effective when used around moisture.
What is tempo insecticide made of?
The active ingredient in Tempo insecticide is cyfluthrin or beta-cyfluthrin. When insects ingest the pesticide or come into contact with it, the chemical affects the nervous symptom, disrupting the insects' ability to move and eat. This eventually kills the insects.
Will tempo insecticide kill bed bugs?
Tempo Insecticide is the perfect thing to help you rid of more than 100 different insect species. From mosquitoes to bedbugs to ants this insecticide concentrate will be powerful enough to kill any insect upon contact and keep them away from the sprayed area for a while.
How long does it take for Tempo to work?
ft. Tempo SC Ultra has a quick knockdown but does not kill insects instantly. The insect will have to feed on a lethal dose to be killed. Expect the target insect to die anywhere between 1 hour to 24 hours after coming in contact with treated areas.
How often should I spray tempo?
Re-apply every 7 to 10-days if needed. Add product when filling spray tank with water; shake or agitate mixture. Diluted spray mixture can be stored overnight. Agitate before using.
Is Tempo bug spray safe?
Tempo SC Ultra is considered a general use insecticide and is labeled for outside and inside use. It is odorless, and very safe to use around children or pets.
Can you spray tempo inside?
While Tempo SC ultra is labeled for the control of fleas and would kill a flea that came into contact with a treated surface, it is only labeled to be used in cracks an crevices indoors. It cannot and should not be sprayed across carpets as a broadcast for flea control inside.
Where do you spray tempo?
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Can I spray tempo on my lawn?
Answer: Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to be used in and around the home and also on lawns. Tempo SC Ultra is a water based product and would dry in the same amount of time as water, about an hour or two. Be sure to read and follow the Tempo SC Ultra product label for best results.Mar 30, 2012
How long does it take tempo to dry?
After about one hour it should be dry and it is perfectly safe to allow kids and/or pets back in the room. This product is only strong enough to kill tiny insects, and would have no effect on animals when used correctly.
Is tempo toxic to humans?
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust. If clothing becomes contaminated, remove and wash before reuse.Feb 16, 2010
Can I spray tempo on my garden?
Answer: Tempo SC Ultra is not labeled to be applied to edible plants. Please visit our Edible Garden products page to find a product that will treat what pest you are targeting and are labeled for use in edible vegetation. 24 of 31 people found this answer helpful.Jul 19, 2013
Will tempo get rid of wasps?
Answer: Yes, Tempo SC Ultra will kill any wasp/yellow jacket that lands on the treated surface for a significant enough period of time to receive a lethal dose.
Does tempo expire?
Tempo SC Ultra does not have an expiration date from the manufacturer, but most liquid concentrates usually have a shelf life of 5 years. You should try to use it within this time frame because the concentrates do settle over time.Oct 2, 2011
Does tempo work for fleas?
Answer: Tempo SC Ultra is labeled to eradicate adult fleas outdoors. It will kill fleas that crawl across a treated surface but it does not kill on contact.Sep 12, 2017