When applying Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate as a drench around the base of the shrubs/bushes in no less than 10 gallons of water per 1000 square feet. Direct application to the root area is best.
It would not be recommended to apply Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate through a root feeder. However, there are a few other application options besides the root drench that you could do.
Soil Injection: Grid System: Space holes in a grid pattern on 2.5 foot centers, extending to the drip line of the tree.
Circle System: Apply in holes evenly spaced in circles, (use more than one circle dependent upon the size of the tree) beneath the drip line of the tree extending in from that line.
Basal System: Space injection holes evenly around the base of the tree trunk no more than 6 to 12 inches out from the base
You want to make sure that you keep the soil moist for up to 7 days after applicaiton to ensure the Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate will be more quickly soaked into the root system.
Dominion 2L can only be sprayed in attics if you are spot treating termites that happen to be there. It is also labeled for carpenter ants. Please see the product label for specific mixing rates and application instructions.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is not labeled for Crane Flies. We would recommend Talstar P to spray the perimeter of the home, bushes, trees, shrubs, etc for control of Crane Flies. Talstar P should be used early to mid season to control the larvae of crane flies. This application should be made between August-February during times when the ground is not frozen. If treatments are made in March-April, they may only provide supression. You can consult with your local cooperative extension office for details on timing of application in your area specifically.
Dominion 2L is not labeled for indoor use as a pest control spray, meaning it is not permitted to apply out in the open indoors. We are not sure of the exact reasons why the manufacturer has placed this restriction on it. However, you can use Dominion 2L as a spot treatment indoors if you are treating for termites. You can spot treat inside for termites by treating inside wall voids or expansion joints since you are not spraying out in the open.
Dominion 2L would not work for elm bark beetles as it would not reach to the areas of the trees these beetles infest. Effective treatment involves killing the beetles before they bore into bark in fall and when they first emerge in spring so protecting healthy trees is best. Timing is critical to reach the pests before they're under the protective bark. You can use a product like Permethrin SFR for this. There are also articles linked below that can help
https://ag.umass.edu/landscape/fact-sheets/elm-bark-beetle
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5347208.pdf
Dominion 2L is labelled to treat for Thrips on trees and the application rate is 0.1 to 0.4 fl. oz. (3 to 12 mL) per inch of trunk diameter (D.B.H.)
For treating Sea Grape Borers, unfortunately, there have not been any studies in recent years to show that any insecticide is effective on them. The best recommendation for control is pruning and destroying twigs infested with the borers as a method of reducing populations.
Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate has a shelf life up to 5 years from the date of purchase (if stored away from extreme temperatures). Once mixed with water, the solution should be used within 24 hrs. If you suspect the product is no longer good (color change, etc), please replace or contact the manufacturer for further details.
