Talstar PL Granular Insecticide

When treating Flea larvae in the soil of shaded areas, what is the recommended irrigation amount to activate the insecticide?

• Up to 0.1 inches
• Up to 0.25 inches
• Up to 0.4 inches
• Up to 0.5 inches ✓

Answer: The label specifies irrigating the treated area with up to 0.5 inches of water to activate the insecticide for flea larvae.

Which of the following pests requires a higher application rate of 100 - 200 lbs. per acre on a lawn?

• Armyworms
• Sod Webworm
• Chinch Bugs ✓
• Cutworms

Answer: Chinch Bugs require a rate of 100 - 200 lbs. per acre, whereas Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms only require 50 lbs. per acre.

To achieve best results when treating Imported Fire Ants, what temperature range is recommended for application?

• 40 - 60 degrees F
• 65 - 80 degrees F ✓
• 70 - 90 degrees F
• 80 - 100 degrees F

Answer: For best results with Imported Fire Ants, the label recommends applying in cool weather (65 - 80 degrees F).

When targeting Armyworms, Cutworms, or Sod Webworms on a lawn, what is the required application rate?

• 50 lbs. per acre ✓
• 100 lbs. per acre
• 200 lbs. per acre
• 50 - 100 lbs. per acre

Answer: The label specifies a rate of 50 lbs. per acre for Armyworms, Cutworms, and Sod Webworms.

For control of Black Turfgrass Ataenius adults, the July application should be timed to coincide with the blooming of which plant?

• Forsythia
• Vanhoutte spiraea
• Rose of Sharon ✓
• Flowering dogwood

Answer: The label states the July application should be timed to coincide with the blooming of Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus).

To ensure optimum control of Armyworms, Cutworms, or Sod Webworms, how much water should be used to irrigate the treated area immediately after application?

• Up to 0.25 inches
• Up to 0.5 inches
• Up to 0.1 inches ✓
• Up to 0.4 inches

Answer: The label states to irrigate with up to 0.1 inches of water immediately after application to activate the insecticide for these specific pests.

When treating Imported Fire Ant mounds using the Talstar PL Granular method, what must be done after applying 1/4 cup of granules per mound?

• Irrigate with 0.5 inches of water.
• Drench the mound with 1 to 2 gallons of water. ✓
• Wait for the temperature to reach 65 degrees F.
• Apply a second round of 1/4 cup after two weeks.

Answer: For mound treatments, the label instructs to apply 1/4 cup of Talstar PL Granular per mound and then drench the mound with 1 to 2 gallons of water.

According to the label, what is the specific restriction for using this product in New York State?

• It cannot be applied during the month of July.
• It cannot be applied to any grass or turf area within 100 feet of a water body. ✓
• It cannot be applied if temperatures are above 80 degrees F.
• It cannot be applied to mounds during the spring.

Answer: In New York State, the product may NOT be applied to any grass or turf area within 100 feet of a water body.