Is this study testing the safety and efficacy of a new pesticide on the market?

No. Tempo SC Ultra (beta-cyfluthrin) is a product registered for “unrestricted use” by the U.S. EPA. This product is labeled to control pests indoors and outdoors on residential, institutional, public, commercial, and industrial buildings, greenhouses, food handling establishments, and lawns, ornamentals, parks, recreational areas and athletic fields. For more information, the Bayer label for the pesticide and the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) on Tempo SC Ultra can be found here:

Link to Bayer Tempo SC Ultra label: https://www.backedbybayer.com/pest-management/general-insect-control/tempo-sc-ultra-insecticide

Link to MSDS Tempo SC Ultra: https://www.backedbybayer.com/pest-management/general-insect-control/tempo-sc-ultra-insecticide/msds-tempo-sc-ultra-insecticide