Taurus SC Termiticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by A from Sharon, Sc
    04/19/2019
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    Can sand be used for backfilling with Taurus?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide can be used in sandy soil but it would not be recommended to backfill with just sand.

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  • Asked by Josh
    04/22/2019
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    Can Taurus SC Termiticide be used on lawns to control ants? How often would you have to re-apply this product?
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    Taurus SC is not labeled for lawn use or any use away from the structure. You would need to apply this product around the perimeter of the structure, one foot up and one foot out. You would mix at 0.8 oz per gallon per 1,000 sq ft and treat once every 6 months. If you have ants in the lawn or inside the structure, we would advise using the other items in our Outdoor/indoor Ant Kit. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Ants for a successful eradication program. 

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  • Asked by Lucille from San Antonio Fl
    06/06/2019
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    I am going to use Taurus SC to trench around the exterior foundation of the home. My water lines are about 1 ft away. Will this interfere with my water in any way?
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    No, Taurus SC Termiticide will not interfere with the water lines going into the home. Use caution when digging the trench to avoid hitting your water line. 

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  • Asked by Jose from Orlando
    06/21/2019
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    I spray my lawn it keeps most of all the pest away.I just wonder if it would affect my Horses eating the gras
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    Taurus SC Termiticide should not be applied to home lawns or pastures (or other grazing areas). It is intended to be applied around the exterior perimeter of structures and in the soil against the foundation for subterranean termite applications.

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  • Asked by Kp from Mount Sinai, Nu
    06/29/2019
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    Can I use Taurus SC to treat as a prevention for termites for a live tree?
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    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.

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  • Asked by Jim from Portola Ca
    06/30/2019
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    Will Taurus SC kill chiggers?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for chiggers nor can be used out in the lawn.  

    Bifen IT is labeled to control chiggers and will work great for this use when applied to areas where chiggers harbor. Treatments for chiggers should begin in May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkempt areas of the lawn and lawn edge. 

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  • Asked by Josie from California
    07/03/2019
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    Can I spray Taurus SC inside the house walls for ants?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide can be used to spot treat active infestations of ants inside.  You must find and directly treat the nest to do so as listed on the product label.

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  • Asked by Ben from Washington, Nc
    10/29/2019
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    Should I treat inside the crawl space under the house with Taurus SC?
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    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.

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  • Asked by J. from Phoenix, Az
    01/03/2020
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    Howw to elimate the odor of Taurus SC Termicide in my garage
    The pest control company applied the treatment via a trench perimeter and drilling holes in the concrete of may garage. (There was a light rain after 4 hours of treatment and on some of the following days. The weather is warmer (this is Phoenix, AZ). There was no distinguishable odor the first 9 days, I do not know about day 10 & 11; however, today (day 12) was a warm day and there is a strong pesticide odor in my garage. I understand Taurus SC with Friporil is suppose to be odorless, but I need help; I can smell it and it got in my throat.
    A

    We recommend that you open the door and windows to ventilate the area and speak to the company that treated for further details.

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  • Asked by Nick from Tucson
    04/03/2020
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    Could Taurus SC be soaked on wood and used like hexaflumuron in Termite traps?
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    No, Taurus SC Termiticide will not penetrate into wood at all, it is made to adhere to soil, not wood and should not be used for bait stations.

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  • Asked by John from Chauvin
    01/11/2021
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    After mixing with water how long is Taurus SC effective to use?
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    After mixing Taurus SC with water the solution should be used within 24 hours. 

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  • Asked by Ken from Millbrae California
    02/25/2021
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    Should I pre-wet the soil before Taurus treatment if it is extremely dry while digging the trench?
    I am digging the trench for the Taurus SC preparation and the ground is mostly extremely hard clay. Should I pre-wet with some water to let it soak in, before adding in the termiticie?
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    It is not necessary to wet the soil before digging your trench. You want the soil to be dry at least 24 hours before application of Taurus SC. For your reference I have also included our "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article to learn how you can protect the rest of your home against future invasion.

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  • Asked by Connie from Fl
    04/09/2021
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    After digging trench & covering, how long is Taurus SC Termiticide effective for?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is the generic of Termidor SC so will have the same 10 years or more residual when applied in a trench. For a garage, you would be drilling along the inside walls of the garage by the foundation if there is an interior room on the other side. Directions for drilling (with a hammer drill) are to use a 18 in long drill bit that is 1/2in or 3/8 in wide and drilling holes 10-12in apart.  You pour 1/2 gallon into each hole for the same rate as trenching 4 gallons over 10 lineal feet.

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  • Asked by Charles from Virginia Beach, Va
    05/19/2021
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    Treament for heavy roots around the foundation using Taurus SC Termiticide
    I have a 14 ft. area at the front of my house where there is a tree and a few shrubs have been planted 2 feet near the foundation and the roots are prevented me from digging a trench to lay down Taurus SC. What is recommended for Tuarus SC treatment.
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    In this type of area, you would need to apply the Taurus by rodding. The holes should be about 12 inches apart. You would distribute 4 gallons of finished solution evenly throughout the 10 linear ft of holes. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.

     

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  • Asked by Robert from Honesdale
    06/05/2021
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    Can Taurus SC be used near a well casing?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide can be used as long as the well casing is at least 5 to 10 feet away from the area getting treated/trenched.

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  • Asked by Patrick
    06/28/2021
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    Do non-repellents require dedicated equipment?
    I am interested in trying Taurus SC as a perimeter treatment for ants. I tend to use backpack sprayers for many different pest treatments. Should I be using dedicated equipment like tanks and wands for non-repellent products? Could residual product like Demand or Talstar negatively impact the effectiveness of Taurus?
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    As long as you are thoroughly rinsing out your sprayer after each use, you do not have to have a specific sprayer for non-repellents like Taurus SC.
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  • Asked by Tony from Massapequa, Ny
    10/11/2021
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    Can Taurus SC Termiticide be used indoors for ants? Can I apply under the kitchen sink and dishwasher?
    Last winter, I had so many ants in the kitchen. Since it was freezing outside, thy must have a nest in the house.
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    Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be applied inside unless you are directly spot treating an active nest of ants in the wood they are infesting.  It is not just sprayed around areas for general control inside.  Inside you can use a product Phantom Aerosol in cracks and crevices which will work like Taurus with a transfer effect and being non repellent, but safe for inside use as directed on the label.  

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  • Asked by Kristy from Tahuya, Wa
    06/28/2017
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    For pier and post foundations, do we only trench with Taurus SC around the small pads that the blocks are sitting on?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide should be applied in a trench around the pads and any other foundation where the soil touches.

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  • Asked by Rochelle from Boise/idaho
    05/18/2018
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    Will Taurus SC work on ants in gravel around trees?
    We have rock around our house and around the trees in our yard. We have found a lot of ants in those areas. Will this product work to get rid of them?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide does not have labeling for use on gravel driveways, sidewalks or around trees.  It is only to be used around the foundation of a structure.  As an alternative you could use Dominion 2L around your trees. 

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  • Asked by Mary from Mc Rae Helena, Ga
    06/28/2018
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    Can I spray Taurus SC directly on my wood floors to kill fleas?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used indoors at all. It is an exterior use product up against the exterior foundation for termites (in the soil) and topically for ants etc. We recommend PT Alpine Flea and Bedbug Aerosol for inside for flea eradications along with vacuuming daily (discarding bag/empty canister outside away from home). You want two applications two weeks apart minimum for flea treatments. You will spray once every two weeks after until the fleas are fully eradicated. Please take a few moments to review our article for additional pro tips.

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