Dominion 2L Termiticide - Questions & Answers

Dominion 2L is not labeled for use on edible plants and any food plants treated with the product should be discarded. There are other products that share the same active ingredient that are formulated for use on edibles such as Imidapro 4SC or Monterey Fruit Tree and Vegetable Systemic.

You will need to use .2 fl oz  of Dominion 2L per inch of diameter at breast height.

When using Dominion 2L for a soil drench you typically start drenching about 12 inches from the base of the tree and out to the drip line.

For grubs you should spray it on the lawn, not inject it.  For grubs, you should apply .6 oz. per 1000 square feet.

Treatments should begin in May or June and should be done every year to protect trees from the emerald Ash Borers. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter for trees. It is recommended that you use the higher rate for boring beetles. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunk diameter for trees but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter for trees. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 10-14 days after applications to encourage uptake.

Dominion 2L cannot be applied to potted or containerized plants. You could apply this to hibiscus if they were in the soil outdoors only. Honey bees could potentially be affected by the active ingredient if applied while the plants are in bloom.

Dominion  2L does kill ants. The product is specifically designed to be a non-repellent which means the ants will not be able to tell that it is there and will readily walk through treated areas. The product is also designed to have a delayed reaction kill which allows the ants to get back to the colony and spread the insecticide to the other ants before they start to feel the effect of the product. You should see the full effect of using Dominion 2L within 1-3 weeks when you are using as recommended on the product label.

Each product is formulated differently and the actual application rates are different so the instructions on each product are specific for that specific product. Here are the measuring instructions that should be followed for Dominion 2L:

How to find the DBH or Diameter at Breast Height of a tree

 

1. To find the diameter of the tree, measure the circumference of the tree four feet from the ground.  Use your tape measure to get accurate measurements from the ground to the four-foot mark and around the tree. 

 

The circumference of my tree is _____________________

     (include units)   

 

2.  Calculate the diameter of your tree:

 

_________________ ÷  pi (3.14) = _____________________

    circumference                                  diameter (include units)

 

Note: For multi-stem trees, such as crape myrtle or birches, the rate should be determined on cumulative stem diameter for all stems in the clump.

Unfortunately you are correct. The stronger solution killed the termites very quickly preventing them from going back to the colony.

Dominion 2L is not labeled for roach control. Will you be treating indoors or outdoors?

The termite professional was correct for the most part. The only time this will not work as described is if the colony was directly under your home. In that type of case you would need to direct treat the nest in the home. Heavy rains should not disturb the barrier if it was applied properly in a trench.

Dominion is not labeled for use on peach trees. We recommend you use a product that is labeled for ant and peach borers and can be used on edible vegetation. Martins Vegetable Plus spray would be a good choice for this type of treatment.

You will want to use a systemic insecticide such as Dominion 2L to control the whitefly. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion per foot of shrub height or 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per foot of shrub height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per foot of height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) as well. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake. We also recommend using a product with an active ingredient that is different than the soil drench for a foliage application while you are waiting for the Dominion to translocate through the palm. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on ficus for white fly.

You can use Dominion 2L to treat trees and shrubs for whitefly. Most people use a 5 gallon bucket or a large watering can to apply Dominion as a soil drench. You will need 0.1 to 0.2 fl. oz. (3 to 6 mL) of Dominion per foot of shrub height or 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz per inch of trunk diameter for trees. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per foot of shrub height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) but you may use 1 quart -1 gallon of water per foot of height (or inch of trunk diameter for trees) as well. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested.  Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. After the soil drench has been applied you should water it in with at east 1/2 inch of water. Note: Water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone is achieved. Insecticides applied to the soil are taken up by the roots and translocated throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 7-10 days after applications to encourage uptake. We also recommend using a product with an active ingredient that is different than the soil drench for a foliage application while you are waiting for the Dominion to translocate through the ficus. Talstar P is the most popular choice for foliage application on ficus for white fly.

You can drill into the stump and then inject Dominion 2L into the stump using a hand pump sprayer. You can also choose to trench around the stump and apply the product to the trench. If your house has not received a termite barrier treatment in the last 5 years you should plan trenching and treating around your home as well: How To Do A Termite Treatment

Yes, you can use Dominion2L to prevent Termites. If a colony moves in, this product will eradicate them by transfer kill. You would want to dig a 6inx6in trench around the structure. By applying Dominion 2L in the trench, you will be protected from subterranean termites for up to 7 years.

Products containing imidacloprid are the top choice for controlling this pest. Dominion 2L is often used to treat for Black turfgrass ataenius. For optimum control, make applications preceding or during the egg laying period of the target pest. The active ingredient in Dominion 2L has enough residual activity so that applications can be made preceding the egg laying activity. Application timing can be based on historical monitoring of the site, previous records or experiences, current season adult trapping or other methods. Most favorable control will be achieved when applications are made prior to egg hatch of the target pests, followed by sufficient irrigation or rainfall to move the active ingredient through the thatch.

You do not have to water Dominion 2L in after application. It will bind with the soil after application.

You should mix .6 fluid oz. Dominion 2L per gallon of water. The pest that dominion 2L will treat start on page 9 of the product label to name a few:

Adelgids
Aphids
Japanese beetles
Lace bugs
Leaf beetles (including elm and
viburnum leaf beetles)
Leafhoppers (including glassy-
winged sharpshooter)
Mealybugs
Psyllids
Sawfly Larvae
Thrips (suppression)
Whiteflies

White grub larvae

Annual bluegrass
weevil
Asiatic garden beetle
Billbug
Black turfgrass ataenius
Cutworms (suppression)
European chafer European crane fly Green June Beetle Japanese beetle Northern Masked chafer Oriental beetle Phyllophaga spp. Southern masked chafer

and other types of pest. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

When using Dominion 2L, you should mix .6 ounces per gallon of water, or 2.4 oz. per 4 gallons of water.  Four gallons of solutions should be applied to every 10 lineal feet in a 6 inch wide by 6 inch deep trench all the way around the foundation of the home. For complete instructions on protecting your home, use our article on "How To Do A Termite Treatment".