Talstar P vs Suspend SC
The main difference between Talstar P and Suspend SC is that Talstar P contains the active ingredient Bifenthrin while Suspend SC contains Deltamethrin. Talstar P is known to have a longer residual, while Suspend SC can be used in more sensitive areas like food handling establishments.
Suspend vs Talstar
Suspend SC | Talstar P |
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Active Ingredient Deltamethrin 4.75% | Active Ingredient Bifenthrin 7.9% |
Kills Over 50 Insects | Kills Over 75 Insects In The Household |
Pet Safe After Dry | Pet safe Yes (Safe when Dry) |
Can Be Used Both Indoors & Outdoors | Can Be Used Both Indoors & Outdoors |
0.25 - 1.50 Oz. Per Gallon Of Water | 0.5 - 1 Oz. Per Gallon Of Water Per 1,000 Sq. Ft. |
Virtually No Odor Or Staining | Low Odor, No Staining & No Plant Burn |
Kepp Killing Pests For Up To 3 Months After it Used in the Area | It Is Labeled For Food-handling Areas Such As Kitchens Or Food Processing Plants. |
Will Not Damage Plants, Plastics, Fabrics, Or Other Surfaces | Compatible With Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides And Liquid Fertilizers. |
It kills Ants, Bed Bugs, Spiders, Pantry Insects, Silverfish, Fleas, Roaches, Mosquitoes And Others | It kills Stink Bugs, Bed Bugs, Scorpions, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Cockroaches, Ticks, Fleas, Pillbugs, Chinch Bugs, Earwigs, Millipedes, Dichondra Flea Beetles, Spittlebugs and others |
Active Ingredients
Talstar P’s active ingredient is 7.9% bifenthrin, a pyrethroid insecticide that attacks an insect’s nervous system, causing paralysis and eventual death. It has no odor and leaves no visible residue.
Suspend SC’s active ingredient is 4.75% deltamethrin, another pyrethroid insecticide that also attacks the nervous system of insects. It also has very little odor and leaves behind no visible residue after application.
How It Works
Talstar P works through contact and ingestion to disrupt an insect’s nervous system. It does not provide instant knockdown but instead works slowly to weaken pests, eventually leading to death. It has been working for over three months after application.
Suspend SC is a quick knockdown agent that also attacks the central nervous system of insects, exciting their nerve cells and causing paralysis followed by death. It has a residual effect for up to 3 months.
Residual Effect
The residual effect of Talstar P insecticide keeps working for over three months after you’ve sprayed it. Talstar P is odorless, dries clear, and leaves no visible residue behind.
Similarly, Suspend SC leaves a clear residual on surfaces that continues working to kill pests for up to 3 months after application. It also leaves behind no visible residue.
Application Sites
Talstar P can be applied both indoors and outdoors in a variety of commercial and residential settings. It can be used on building perimeters, turf grass, ornamental trees and shrubs, parks, restaurants, greenhouses, and more. It should not be applied in vegetable or food gardens.
Suspend SC can also be applied indoors and outdoors but has some limitations for outdoor use. It can be used in and around commercial and residential buildings as well as on landscape ornamental plants.
Odor & Staining
Talstar P is described as non-irritating and odorless. It leaves no visible residue or stain after application.
Similarly, Suspend SC has virtually no odor and does not leave any visible residue or stains on surfaces after application.
Availability
Talstar P comes in various sized containers, including gallon, quart, 3⁄4 gallon, and pint. This allows flexibility to purchase only what you need.
Suspend SC comes in 16 oz bottles, limiting purchase sizes. This may require buying more than you need.
Application Rate
The label rate for Talstar P is 0.5 to 1 oz per gallon of water per 1,000 sq ft. This provides flexibility based on your pest problem.
For Suspend SC, the application rate is 0.25 to 1.5 oz per gallon of water. This also provides some flexibility in application rate as needed.
Food Handling Areas
Talstar P is labeled for use in food handling areas like kitchens, restaurants, food processing plants, and supermarkets. Care should be taken to avoid contamination of food prep surfaces.
Suspend SC is also approved for use in food handling establishments, again taking care to avoid getting the product on food surfaces.
Our Observation
Based on our observation, both Talstar P and Suspend SC are effective broad-spectrum insecticides that offer long residual control. The main difference lies in the active ingredients and application sites.
Talstar P contains bifenthrin while Suspend SC contains deltamethrin. Talstar P can be used in more outdoor locations compared to Suspend SC.
However, both products have a minimal odor, dry apparent, and are labeled for use in food handling areas when applied carefully. Overall, they are comparable products that safely and effectively control various household and commercial pests.
James E. Butkovich, Pest control maven with a knack for eco-friendly & Chemical solutions. Blogger with a mission to make homes pest-free, one post at a time.