Taurus SC Termiticide will last for 10 years in the soil just like Termidor.
Yes, you can apply a liquid concentrate insecticide like Demon Max after a trenching treatment done with Taurus SC Termiticide.
Taurus SC does not bond to rock, it bonds to soil, so if the area right up against the foundation is not soil, Taurus SC will not stick to it and it will leave you with that area of completely unprotected surface that the termites could pass through to get directly to your home. While you can do the trench just outside of this rock area, it would still leave the area under the rock closer to the foundation unprotected. If you are able to remove the rock against the foundation and treat several inches of the soil there that would be best and then you can do the more complete trench around the rock once backfilled in.
Taurus SC Termiticide is only labeled to be used adjacent to a structure 1 to 2 feet up and out. It cannot be used in lawns nor can it be used where animals graze. Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait would be a good choice for you. Extinguish Plus can be used on pasture land and there are no grazing restrictions for companion animals.
Yes, Taurus SC Termiticide is labeled for yellow jackets and can be sprayed in eaves and around openings to help eliminate them.
Taurus SC is not labeled for fleas. Fleas tend to live in moist shady areas out in the yard where pets or other animals spend a lot of time resting. Taurus SC, however, is only labeled to be used in very limited areas on or immediately next to the house or structure making it mostly ineffective for flea treatments. We recommend you use our Outdoor Flea & Tick Kit to get rid of fleas around your home. You should use a topical flea product that is labeled for use on animals such as Petcor if you are trying to also rid your pets of fleas.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied with a foaming agent in a foam applicator for wall void applications as indicated on the product label only.
Yes, it is very important to treat the soil that meets the foundation and drill holes in the concrete to get the Taurus SC Termiticide to the soil of all possible entry ways around the structure. It does bind to the soil if treated properly and lasts many years as a barrier around your home. Termites have many colonies under the soil. You should read our "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article to learn how you can protect the rest of your home against future invasion.
You can spot treat using Taurus SC Termiticide where you find live termites in a crawl space. However, it is best to follow the trail(s) you see to find where the termites are coming up from the ground or from a void so that you can better eradicate the colony. We also recommend a full soil treatment for the home if one has not been done in several years and you have found live termites in your home. We have more details on these in our Termite Treatment Guide here.
It is not necessary to trench when using Taurus SC Termiticide for ant control. For outdoor control of ants and other perimeter pests, mix 0.8 fl. oz. of Taurus SC per gallon of water and apply using a hand-pump sprayer around the outside of the home, spraying 1 foot up the side of the house and 1 foot out from the house, all the way around the home. Also spray around any exterior openings where pests may enter such as doors (don't spray near door handles), windows, pipes, cracks, vents, holes, etc. Also, be careful to prune away vegetation including shrubs and tree branches that may be touching the side of the house. This will keep pests from using shrubs and tree branches to bypass the protective barrier you sprayed.
If you are needing to treat preventatively for termites, you need to treat around the perimeter of the structure creating a continuous barrier, as you're planning to using Taurus SC. Treating the shared wall could only be done by drilling through the bottom concrete floor to treat the soil underneath, or perhaps treating the wood in the wall void between the parts of the structure by foaming Timbor or Boracare. This is a pretty invasive treatment, but it could be done if absolutely necessary.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be used for general pest control of various insects including ants and would only need to be sprayed around the foundation of a structure one foot up and one foot out around the perimeter. No trenching is required unless treating for subterranean termites.
We recommend that you clean and/or steam surfaces that were mistakenly treated as Taurus SC Termiticide is outdoor application only.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for scale or to be used on plants. Safari 20SG is a great choice for treating cycad scale on a sago palm.
Yes, treating the soil before the slab is poured is going to protect your home for 10 years. Doing a pre-construction treatment ensures that termites will not make their way up through settling gaps, cracks, or spaces in the foundation. It is recommended that even with doing a pre-construction application of Taurus SC Termiticide that a 6 x 6 trench is still done around the perimeter of the foundation.
No, Taurus SC will not be a substitute for monthly treatments. When you trench around the perimeter of your home for a termite treatment, that treatment will last up to 10 years and will work with termites because they don't travel above the soil. You may do quarterly treatments with Taurus SC at a rate of 0.4 oz per gallon of water, 1-2 feet up on the foundation and 1-2 feet out on the ground. Otherwise, you can continue to treat with Demand CS. If you've continually used Demand CS, once you've run out, you can rotate to something like Onslaught FastCap.
Taurus SC can be applied at 0.8 fl oz per gallon twice a year (every 6 months, 1 ft up and 1 ft out) directly around a structure. More than two applications of Taurus SC per calendar year can be made only if applied according to one of the following frequency and dilution rate application scenarios. DO NOT exceed the specified number of applications per calendar year.
The use directions include up to four (4) applications per year at the 0.03% dilution rate for outside surfaces and along the foundation perimeter of listed structures.
0.03% 4 times/calendar year OR
0.06% 2 times/calendar year OR
0.03% 2 times/calendar year and 0.06% 1 time/calendar year
Taurus SC Termiticide should not be applied to areas where there is edible vegetation. If any food was treated, it should not be consumed.
Taurus SC Termiticide would be a very effective product to use for ant control outdoors. This insecticide can be used as an outdoor perimeter treatment around your homes foundation. It puts a barrier down and keeps the ants from being able to infest your home. It has a 6 month residual and will not only work for ants, but a number of other insects as well.
