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  • Asked by Jerry
    07/12/2011
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    Does Taurus SC compare to Dursban?
    I have someone in my family that is terribly reactive to Dursban, will this react the same way?
    A
    Taurus SC is nothing like Dursban, however we do not know if the person that has reactions to Dursban would have a reaction to Taurus sc. We recommend that you contact that persons physician for further advice.
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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brett
    07/18/2011
    Q
    Is Taurus the best ant control for lawns?
    A
    Taurus is a great product for ant control but it can only be used on or within one foot of a structure. You cannot use Taurus out in the lawn as this type of treatment is prohibited by the Taurus product label. We do have a wide variety of ant bait granules and insecticides that you can use out in the lawn to control ants. You can find these products by going to our Ant Control Page.
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    25 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Reno, Nevada
    11/02/2011
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    What is the difference between Taurus SC and Termidor SC?
    A
    Taurus SC is the generic version of Termidor SC. They both share the same active ingredient at the same concentration and pretty much the same label. The main difference is the manufacturer.
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    1308 of 1362 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Rob from Tucson, Az
    02/02/2012
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    Can public/DIY users buy any size volume containers of Taurus?
    You note that Termidor only allows 20oz bottles to be sold to DIYers; does the generic Taurus have any limitations on sales?
    A
    No, Taurus does not have any restrictions.  Homeowners can buy both the 20 oz. bottles and the 78 oz. bottles.
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    474 of 487 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matthew from Gilbert Az.
    02/10/2013
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    Will Taurus SC control scorpions?
    A
    While Taurus SC may actually kill scorpions that cross over treated areas we do not recommend it for scorpion control because it can take many days for insects to die after crossing over treated areas. Instead you should consider using Cy-Kick CS or Demon WP which will stay up on porous treated surfaces a bit better and will offer a much faster kill.
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    25 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kathy from Houston, Tx
    04/08/2013
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    Is Taurus SC as effective on termites as it is on ants?
    I just came across termites in the garage which is connected to the house. I NEED to know that this product will absolutely lambaste these critters!!! I've read rave reviews about ants...can I look for the same with termites? HELP, PLEASE!!!!
    A
    Fipronil, the active ingredient in Taurus, is known to be the best product on the market for termite control. Be sure to read the product label to make sure you are doing the treatment correctly. Our instructions, How to do a Termite Treatment can also be very helpful for homeowners.
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    269 of 288 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Carlos from Portsmouth, Ohio
    04/13/2013
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    Which is more effective in killing infestation of temites? Dominion2L or Taurus?
    A
    Both products are very effective for termite control. For termite barriers, Taurus will last a few years longer than Dominion 2L
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jonathan from West Columbia South Carolina
    04/14/2013
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    Do you have to dig a trench around your house for Taurus to be effective?
    A
    You will have to trench and perhaps even drill for Taurus SC to be effective as a termite barrier. Please take a moment to read over our How to do a termite treatment article. This article explains all of the steps needed to properly perform a termite treatment.
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    4 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andy from Cuthbert Ga
    07/03/2013
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    How often do I spray Taurus SC for ants?
    A
    You want to reapply Taurus once every 6 months for ant control. Please follow the product label for application.
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    18 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kyle from Madison, Ms
    08/06/2013
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    Can I mix Suspend SC and Taurus SC in the same spray apparatus so that I can put out at one time.
    A
    Taurus SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means that ants and other insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Taurus SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. Suspend SC on the other hand is synthetic pyrethroid which many sensitive insects such as ants can detect. Ants may avoid the areas treated with Suspend and those ants that do cross over treated areas are the only ones that will be killed by the product. Suspend does not have a transfer effect so it will not be transferred back to the colony. While the Taurus SC will not actually be deactivated by Suspend, it will be much less effective if it is sprayed with Suspend.
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    27 of 30 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Trina from Lahoma, Ok
    08/25/2013
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    How many gallons will one container of Taurus make. Please list both the 20 oz and the 78oz?
    A
    The 20 oz. bottle of Taurus SC will make 25 gallons of finished solution.
    The 78 oz. bottle will make 100 gallons of finished solution.
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    639 of 661 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by M from Fayetteville, Nc
    09/21/2013
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    Crawl space treatment
    We have a crawl space under our house. I learned from your website, how to do the trenching-treatment around the house. How do you treat the crawl space. We have house sitting on concrete blocks.
    A
    For a termite treatment, you will want to trench around and treat the soil surrounding any part of your home that touches the ground. This mens that you would treat the crawlspace area the same as you would around the exterior of your home. Dig a 6x6 inch deep trench around any post or cinder blocks in the crawlspace and pour the Taurus SC mixture into that soil.
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    16 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sarah from Kingman, Az
    10/06/2013
    Q
    How often should you retreat for termites using Taurus SC? Should we use a separate spray for the garage?
    A

    Taurus SC should be reapplied every 10 years when treating for termites. It can be applied in the drilled holes in a garage. Please read the article below for mixing and application instructions.

     

    How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment Article

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    52 of 58 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andrea from Salt Lake City
    10/07/2013
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    Is Taurus SC concentrate still effective after freezing if stored in a garage?
    A
    Taurus SC may be less effective if frozen in a garage. For the product to work at its full potential it should be stored at room temperature away from extreme cold or heat and will last for 3-5 years. Please check with the manufacturer if you product smells or look different from the date of purchase.
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    9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Merry from Oak Grove, La.
    10/10/2013
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    Can Taurus be used as a "spot on" treatment for fleas on dogs like Frontline is used?
    A
    Taurus is not labeled to be used on pets. You can however use Martins Prefurrd Plus for dogs or Martins Flee for pets with fleas.
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    26 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gary from Ocean Springs, Ms. 3956
    10/19/2013
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    Which is best for new home foundation? Taurus or Termidor?
    A
    Termidor SC and Taurus SC are pretty much the same product, they are just made by different companies. They will both provide the same essential results when applied as directed on the product label.
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    66 of 69 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bobby from Rockmart, Ga.
    11/03/2013
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    Is Taurus SC good for roaches too?
    A
    While the Taurus SC is labeled to kill roaches, it is only allowed to be used around the foundation of your home. If you already have an infestation in your home you would want to go with one of our Roach Control Kits for the quickest and best results.
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    38 of 50 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Chris from Ocean Springs, Ms
    02/06/2014
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    Is Taurus manufactured in the USA? Termidor provides legal support for its product
    Does Taurus do the same? And how much support do they provide?
    A
    Yes, Taurus SC Termiticide is manufactured by Control Solutions right here in the USA. Control Solutions does warranty against defective products but a lot number from the batch and testing of the product to confirm it is defective is neccessary. I hope this answered your questions but if I can help further please let me know!
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    10 of 12 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dale from Sun City West, Arizona
    03/17/2014
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    How could I inject your Taurus SC termiticide above the baseboard?
    I have trenched outside, but found termites in one area yet. What is your suggestion? Thanks.
    A
    Performing the trench treatment with Taurus on the outside of the house will kill the termites that are already in your home along with the colony that is in the ground. Termites that are above the ground in the house when you perform an in ground Taurus treatment will die when they go back down to the ground.  Termites in your walls don't stay there.  Their job is to eat the wood, the colony's food, and then they take it back underground to feed the rest of the colony below the ground where the queen is.  The termites go up and down, up and down, up and down, every day.  So when you perform a liquid termite treatment, the termites that are below the surface that have not made it up into the house yet will take the Taurus on their bodies up into the house and spread it around to all the termites, and vice versa, any termites up in the walls heading down to take what they have eaten down to the queen and other colony members will have to go through the Taurus barrier you installed and they will become infected at that point as well. It is not necessary to perform a spot treatment inside but you can if you so choose. When injecting Taurus into the walls you want to drill about 6 inches from the floor surface and between every wooden stud down the entire length of the wall. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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    218 of 224 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeff from Baton Rouge, La
    04/18/2014
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    How to i protect my home where i have wood porches against house preventing trenching?
    I've got 700 square feet of pressure treated wood porches running the full width of my house on the front and rear. These block my access to trench and treat the soil on roughly 1/2 of the perimiter of my house. They're very low (2-6" off of the ground). Unfortunately the boards run perpendicular to the house so removing them to gain access to the soil for treatment would mean almost complete disassembly and rebuild of the porches. Could I treat these in the same manner as a concrete porch? Drill down through the porch every 1' near the slab with a long bit and then feed a pump sprayer wand down the hole to inject the solution?
    A
    While trenching is always the best option for full protection, something is always going to be better than nothing. If you can drill through and treat the area like you would a concrete slab, this would be great to do. You will want to pour heavier amounts of the product into the holes and even down the side of the foundation between it and the first plank to try and soak the soil below for better coverage. If you do this you should be able to adequately protect the home. If the home is on a crawl space i would suggest going under the home and trenching on the inner wall of the crawl space as well.
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    42 of 50 people found this answer helpful.
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