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Old 04-05-2021, 03:57 PM
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Most outdoor sprays won't last more than one rainstorm. I spray lightly once a month following recommended mixing on the label. Inside I do use the ant and roach baits out of sight in the cabinets and closets. I also will use a product called talstar granules on the grass and flower beds. The rain breaks down the granules releasing the chemical.
The active ingredient in talstar is bifithrin. Any product which has this as the main ingredient will work as good as talstar. Talstar was the first of this product and very effective. It is also considered a termiticide.