Dominion 2L Termiticide - Questions & Answers

Talstar P will kill ants that come in contact with it, but will not eradicate them. Dominion 2L sprayed around the outside perimeter of the structure will. You should mix .6 fluid oz. per gallon of water to treat for carpenter ants. This will give you approximately 1000 sq. feet of treatment. Please see our Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more information and tips about treating for carpenter ants.

You can use just about any type of fill in dirt. We recommend steering away from the sand as the Dominion 2L will bond better with soil/dirt. As far as using mulch, we do not recommend using any type against the structure as they do attract termites.

Dominion 2L will not penetrate through wood. It can be used in the wall, but you have to get it directly on the termites in the wood. This means you have to drill a hole directly into the wood and treat the termites exactly where they are. After the Dominion 2L dries, it will not have any long term effect on the wood. There is a product we carry called Bora-Care that is a wood treatment product.  It will penetrate through the wood so you do not have to get it directly where the termites are. Also, it will stay in the wood forever and protect the wood long term.

Dominion 2L is not labeled for use in containerized plants. We suggest Hi-Yield Systemic Insect Granules instead. That product can be used for containerized ornamental plants in home gardens.

Termite control products are intended for use outdoors and in areas not in living areas.  These products can only be used indoors as a spot treatment on termites as long as it is used inside wall voids or areas not out in the open.  You should follow the steps in our How To Do A Termite Treatment article to treat and protect your home against termites.

Termidor SC lasts for 10 years or more, but it comes with a hefty price tag that many people can not afford in this economy. We recommend Dominion 2L which last for up to 7 years as a lower cost alternative. Either product will do a great job for you.

Yes you do replace the back fill into the trench. You should first spray the backfill with the diluted Dominion and then place it back into the trench

Our most popular product for outdoor carpenter ant control is our Carpenter Ant Kit #2.  It comes with a product called Dominion 2L which is strictly for outside control of carpenter ants and is a phenomenal product.  The kit also comes with some bait to place in the structure if you ever have any issues inside.

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Yes, Dominion 2L can be used for Japanese beetles on ornamentals.

Dominion 2L is not labeled for flea control. Instead we recommend you choose a product such as Talstar P which is labeled for outdoor flea control.

It can take up to 90 days for termites to succumb to the effects of Dominion and it can take 3-4 weeks for ants to succumb to the effects of Dominon.

If you want to do a foliar application you will need to use about .45 ML per gallon of water. If you want to do a soil drench you will need 3 to 6 ml of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter. You can use 1 pint - 1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter to mix the product in, depending on the water volume that is easiest for you to work with and can still be accepted by the soil. You can find more information on these treatments by reading the Dominion 2L product label starting on page 8.

Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate can be used for a pre-treat application if you have nothing larger to use.  Some of our customers use a 5 gallon bucket and pour the 5 gallons over 50 square foot sections which will be much faster than using a hand pump sprayer which comes out slowly.  It is very important to apply more around the perimeter edges of the slab, around plumbing pipes that will come through the slab, and along expansion joints if you know where they will be.  Since these are the more likely entry points of termites you want to make sure you treat more heavily around these areas.  You should take general precautions when applying any product which would be to wear gloves, protect your eyes if it is windy, and treat only in the designated area where your slab will be poured.

Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate should not harm the lawn at that rate. We recommend that you treat with 0.6 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft on future applications per the product label instructions. If you do show signs of damage, you can reach Control Solutions at 281-892-2500 for assistance.

It is important to throughly mix the Dominion 2L into the water. You should fill the bucket with 1/3 of the water needed, add appropriate amount of Dominion 2L, stir well, add another 1/3 of water needed and stir, add the rest of the water and stir.

Dominion 2L is applied as a foliar application at the rate of 1.5 fl oz per 100 gallons of water before the onset of high activity. You will apply 0.46-0.60 fl oz per 1,000 sq ft using a minimum of 2 gallons of water per 1,000 sq ft for turf applications.

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.

Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is mixed at 0.6 oz. (3.5 tsp) per gallon of water.

When treating Dominion 2L at the high rate of .6 oz per 1,000 sqft or 1.6 pints per acre this is the maximum rate per year.  This will have a residual for up to 12 months depending on the rain and other conditions.  

Yes, Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate is a good choice for grub control.  Please review our article on How to Get Rid of Grubs for more information.