Is Talstar the same as bifenthrin?
Talstar P and Bifen I/T are essentially the same product, just made by two different manufacturers. Both contain 7.9% bifenthrin and cover the same range of pests. Talstar is considered the name brand and Bifen is considered the generic product.
Which is better Talstar P or Bifen IT?
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.
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.
What is the difference between Talstar and Talstar P?
Talstar P and Talstar One are actually the same thing. The manufacturer changed the name of the product from Talstar One to Talstar P, so that it would be more in line with the rest of their products. The P stands for Professional.
Is Bifen and bifenthrin the same thing?
Answer: Bifen IT is the name of the product but it does contain bifenthrin which is the active ingredient of the product. 7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
Is bifenthrin better than permethrin?
Compared to the untreated control, protection against mosquitoes entering treated tents was initially 78.6% for bifenthrin-treated tents and 84.3% for permethrin. At 4 wk, protection was 68.6% for bifenthrin and 50.7% for permethrin. After 6 wk, less than 34% protection was provided by either insecticide.
How long does it take for Talstar P to work?
It all depends on the insect that is walking over the area treated with Talstar P, but most will die rather quickly, which means within 20 to 30 minutes to a few hours. Larger insects can take longer, such as roaches, scorpions, and spiders can take a day or two sometimes. Definitely not 7 to 10 days.
Is talstar safe after it dries?
Talstar P (Talstar One) is completely safe after it has dried. Your pets are safe to enter the area even if there is a dew. It will not cause the active ingredient to “reactivate” to a state that could be harmful.
Is Talstar P toxic?
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.
What happens if you inhale Talstar?
Ethylbenzene is moderately toxic by ingestion and mildly toxic by inhalation and skin contact. It is irritating to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. In high concentrations, ethylbenzene may cause stupor and coma.
What is better than Bifen IT?
Barricor SP Insecticide – better than Bifen.
How long does bifenthrin last?
Bifenthrin, though not an instant killer, does kill insects quickly and leaves a long-time residual which can last up to 90 days, meaning you don’t have to reapply as often unless you have a very heavy infestation.