Taurus SC Termiticide is a liquid termiticide for soil applications as directed around structures. It is not for any grazing areas or areas where cow and horses have access. Due to the high-water table and potential for regular flooding in the state of Louisiana, most of the soil termiticides such as Taurus SC are not for use in the soil in that state. This means only unique and safer formulations that won't get into the water are allowed, or bait stations in instances where liquids are not the preferred option.
We carry Taurus Dry Precision Delivery System Starter Kit if you need Taurus SC Termiticide in a dust form. While we do not have a foam version, you may consider Termidor FOAM. It is the same active ingredient
Taurus SC, when applied to a termite trench, adheres to soil particles, shielding the active ingredient, fipronil, from degradation. The soil's stable environment helps maintain the product's potency for up 10 years. Yes, storing Taurus SC for up to five years and then reapplying it to your foundation can still provide 10 years of protection. As long as the product has been stored correctly and is within its expiration date, its effectiveness will remain unchanged.
Taurus SC does contain the same active ingredient as Termidor SC, however, legal labeling will vary between different manufacturers for numerous reasons. Termidor SC label was just recently to allow post construction applications in Louisiana so Control Solutions may get theirs updated as well. It just takes time.
Taurus SC is an effective termiticide against a variety of subterranean, arborel, drywood, and dampwood (e.g. Reticulitermes, Zootermopsis, Heterotermes, and Coptotermes) termites, and other wood-infesting pests (e.g., carpenter ants, beetles, borers) as directed.
Taurus SC is made to adhere to soil for termite control. It is not labeled to be sprayed just to wood for any type of prevention for termites. Termites are found on the inside of wood, so spraying the outside of the wood, typically will not affect them.
Taurus SC Termiticide has a dry time of 4-6 hours.
Per the Taurus SC label: For driveways, exterior drilling is necessary only around building supports or wall elements permanently located at driveway joints.
Taurus SC Termiticide is a restrictive product in general in regards to where, when, and how often it can be applied even in states outside of California. Per the state and EPA, it cannot be applied in California between November 1 and February 28 per the label, and the label is the law. In general, November-February are considered winter months that no insecticides would normally be recommended for as this is not an active pest season or time of year. When registering the Taurus label and use in California, they made sure to specify to not use during these times of year to further reduce any unnecessary applications of the chemical.
Taurus SC is only able to effectively work with soil, it will not bond properly with mulch. You can dig a little lower but fill the trench back with soil only, mulch on the top if using.
Taurus SC is not labeled for use inside a concrete wall for honey bee control. There are no products for controlling honeybees as they are beneficial to the environment and are protected.
The first thing you can do is contact your local cooperative extension office and ask for the phone number for your local honey bee farmer. Many bee farmers will come remove honey bees free of charge because of the recent decline in the honey bee population. If this is not an option for you, you can use a hand duster to apply a dust product such as Tempo Dust into and around the area where the bees seem to be gaining access into the wall. Over a period of a couple of days to a week (timeline will depend on how many bees are contacting the treated area) this will kill off the colony. Any insecticide applications should be done very early in the morning or very late in the evening when the bees are less active.
After the bees have been eliminated it is important to remove the bee hive from the void where the bees were nesting. Failure to remove the hive can lead to mold issues and secondary infestation from hive beetles and other insects. If the bee hive is in an area that is not easily accessible you may want to consider hiring a professional pest control operator.
You can also contact your local department of agriculture or cooperative extension office in your county for resources and help on removing them from the property as well.
Taurus SC typically does not kill insects quickly. Having said that, if the product was applied at a higher usage rate, or if the insects were old or otherwise unhealthy or the an insect spends a lot of time on a treated surface, they can succumb significantly faster than we usually see.
Taurus SC Termiticide is NOT labeled for indoor general pest control. The Taurus SC Termiticide product label only allows indoor applications to wall voids (behind sheet rock), unfinished attics, unfinished basements, and crawlspaces for active termite infestations. Taurus SC Termiticide could be harmful if used indoors and would be in violation of the product label.
Taurus SC Termiticide does list tree treatments on the label under cartoon nests. However, it is only labeled for injection applications, and not for a general spray on or around trees. Please review the product label for complete instructions.
You should not use Taurus SC Termiticide indoors on surfaces, including in attics. It's labeled for use as a general pest spray and termite treatment on the outside of a structure's foundation and only for active infestations directly in wood if used inside as directed on the product label.
You would not want the soil to be overly muddy or saturated at the time of application. If heavy rains have come through, give some time for the soil to dry out to some degree, but it does not have to be fully dry. You can then apply the Taurus and it will bond to the soil over the next 6-8 hours after application.
Taurus SC can be sprayed 1 ft up and 1 ft out directly up against the foundation of the structure for general pests and will not damage any surfaces.
Taurus SC is a non repellent so is not detected by insects and would not make them go inside when applied outside. We suggest taking a look at our Indoor Ant Kit and following the steps in our Ant Control Guide here.
We would recommend waiting at least 30 days to apply Taurus SC Termiticide in an area you have applied an esfenvalerate product. Taurus would be a better option if social insects like ants and roaches are a concern but only sprayed outside for general pests. You can use the esfenvalerate product inside for additional protection with Taurus outside.
In order to use Taurus SC Termiticide on a house with piers, you want to trench around piers and apply in drilled holes in any concrete around the structure.
