Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled to kill moles. We do carry Talpirid Mole Bait that can be applied to active tunnels. For more information on treating moles, please check our article on How to Get Rid of Moles for success.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be applied 1 foot up the side of the structure, 1 foot out into the soil, and around doors and windows of a structure. In any areas outside of that, it is recommended to copiously water those areas in an attempt to diminish the residual and transferability of the product. Taurus doesn’t kill insects quickly, it’s designed for the insect to pick it up on it’s body and transfer it to other insects it comes into contact with, which can be detrimental for beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
Taurus SC can only be applied directly to an active nest in a tree. As long as the tree is healthy, there is no need to do a preventative treatment.
Taurus SC Termiticide should NOT be applied indoors or in drains. Roaches can live in a septic tank, and can come up through the plumbing lines and make their way through the drains. However, you would not be able to use an insecticide in the actual drains. There is a product called Gentrol Aerosol IGR that is an insect growth regulator that stops the reproductive cycle in roaches that can be used in drains. Keep in mind, too, that roaches often just fall into or crawl in sinks because of the water there and do not actually come up through the drains. We recommend that you treat with our Roach Control Kit Rotation A. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article and videos on How to Get Rid of Roaches for more helpful information.
Taurus SC does not require the use of an IGR but one can be used, like NyGuard IGR, if it's being applied for general pest control around the perimeter of your home.
If you want to use Taurus SC for termite protection, then the product has to be used in the soil where the termites are, not just sprayed on the surface like you would do for ants. If you have piers under your home, then you would trench around those piers with the same rate and trench as if you were treating around the foundation of a structure. You can read more in our Termite Prevention Guide here.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for aphids and should not be used on plants. Talstar is labeled for aphids and will be gentle on your oleander plant.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for armyworms. A product like Talstar P Professional Insecticide would be a better option.
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.
A straw bale home is a very unique build so it may be hard to tell if termites are coming up through the bales themselves to access the wood that supports the bales in place. Subterranean termites need to be prevented by doing a full termite trench treatment around the outside perimeter of the home. Any subterranean termites that pass through the treated soil as they try to make their way up into the home would be eliminated. The Taurus SC is what we recommend doing the trenching treatment with as its one of the longest lasting (will protect the home at least 10 years). If there are any cracks in the concrete floor that would allow the termites to enter from an area other than around the sides of the home, you would have to drill and spot treat in those areas as needed. There isnt a way without ripping walls open to see if there are already some termites present in the bales, but there isnt anything about the bales that would be condusive to them thriving. Spot treating with the Termidor Foam where you see tubes appear is fine to do, and likely if you find them empty that means the colony didnt find what it was looking for and moved on. You can see at the link below how to do the full termite treatment but please let us know if you have any other questions
How to do a Termite Treatment
https://www.domyown.com/subterranean-termite-treatment-guide-a-478.html
No, Taurus SC Termiticide is not a systemic to be absorbed by roots and when dealing with carpenter ants you do not use a systemic. Carpenter ants only tear at the wood to create tunnels and galleries to nest in, they do not actually feed on the tree. Instead you can use Taurus SC to directly spot treat where the ants are in the tree as directed on the product label.
As long as the ground is not frozen, Taurus SC application is fine. Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for grubs nor can it be used as a broadcast in a lawn. Dominion 2L would be a great option instead or any of the products listed on our Grub Killer Page.
Connecticut is one of the strictest states regarding limiting purchase and application of insecticide concentrates by persons without a Pest Control Operator's license. Two great options for ant control that include a non-repellent active ingredient are Arilon Insecticide (like a sprayable bait), or Transport Mikron Insecticide (dual-active ingredient). Please let us know if we can further assist you.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for fire ants. Depending if you are doing a broadcast or individual mound treatment, we would recommend using Talstar P or Talstar Xtra Granules for fire ant control. You may view the Pest Control Guide for Fire Ant Control in the blue banner on the top of the Fire Ant Control Page.
Yes Taurus SC can be sprayed around your house. It should be applied up against the structure in a trench for termites and/or topically for ant control directly against the foundation using a hand pump sprayer.
The Taurus SC Termiticide SDS has the necessary OSHA information.
Our most popular spray for ant control outdoors around structurers is Taurus SC. This is a liquid concentrate that you would apply with a hand pump sprayer and treat all around the foundation of the structure, treating 1 foot up onto the house and 1 foot out from it on the ground. You should also spot treat places where the ants are likely to enter such as door frames, window frames, and where utilities enter. Taurus SC is pet safe once the application is dry. You can learn more tips and see videos in our Ant Treatment Guide, too.
Taurus SC Termiticide is really the superior product between it and the Dominion. If you applied as directed and treated the soil well in the area you would not need to go over with Dominion. If the soil was not wet enough after applying 4 gallons over 10 lineal feet, you can go back with a mix of the Taurus to make sure the soil was treated properly.
