Per EPA Regulations, Taurus SC cannot be applied more than 2 times a year at a rate of 0.8 oz per gallon of water or 4 times a year at a rate of 0.4 oz per gallon of water. Per the supplemental label, in California only the rate of 4 times/calendar year is approved and spraying only 6 inches up on the foundation and 6 inches out from the foundation.
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.
The shelf life is up to 5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.
Taurus SC Termiticide would not harm toads and frogs in general when used as directed. You may notice a decline of them in the area if you are killing off their food source with it. Of course we would not recommend spraying them directly.
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 can take a few days up to a week to kill a nest completely. It all depends on how long they spend on the treated area, how much contact they then have with others and how large the nest is.
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.
The rate for Taurus SC Termiticide rate for preconstruction is 1 gallon of finished solution per 10 sq. ft. You will use 0.8 fl oz per gallon.
Taurus SC Termiticide is labeled for house crickets but does not specify mole crickets. It could be used as a general spray application to the perimeter of the home outside only, 1 to 2 feet up the foundation and out on the ground.
Taurus SC can be applied outdoors as a perimeter spray for ants or using the trenching method for subterranean termites. When applied as a perimeter spray for ant control, the prouct will last for up to 6 months. When applied using the trenching method for subterranean termites, the product will will last for up to 10 years in the soil.
A 20 oz. bottle of Taurus SC Termiticide will cover approximately 300 square feet.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for armyworms. A product like Talstar P Professional Insecticide would be a better option.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for application to tree stumps. A better option would be Dominion 2L. You can drill into the stump and then inject Dominion 2L into the stump where the termites activity is using a hand pump sprayer. You can also choose to trench around the stump and apply the product to the trench. Dominion will help to eliminate the colony below ground as well as those in the stump.
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
Typically we recommend 24 hours of no rain after applying Taurus SC Termiticide but as long as it was not a heavy rain and the soil was displaced it should have been fine after 20 hours.
Taurus SC Termiticide would only be applied in a trench along the inside wall of a crawl space if you are treating for an active infestation of termites. Otherwise you would just apply the trench around the pillar/columns.
Taurus SC and similar products do not need to be airtight once opened. We recommend that you always store insecticides in an area that is out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures (do not allow to freeze), and you should get a shelf life of 3-5 years.
Yes, Taurus SC Termiticide is labeled to control European earwigs. Please keep in mind that this product is only labeled for outdoor use around the perimeter of a structure. Talstar P would be a great choice for earwigs. You can spray both indoors and outdoors with this product. It is one of our best sellers, has a long residual, is odorless, dries clear, leaves no stains, is non-irritating to the skin, and won't break down easily with rainfall. Also, be sure to focus on mulched areas, or areas that hold moisture in the lawn.
It is best not to apply Taurus SC if it is going to rain the same day. If possible it should be applied at least 24 hours before you are expecting any rain. As long as the product is applied on a non-windy day and at least 24 hours before rain, it will not wash away.
