If using Taurus SC Termiticide for Subterranean Termite trench applications, you must dig a 6 in x 6 in trench direclty against the foundation of the home per the product label. If there are landscape stones, gravel, barriers, etc that are in the path of the trench and these are not able to be removed to dig a continuous trench, we would recommend digging the trench up to the stone in your case and then continue on the other side. Pour the 4 gallons of mixed solution (3.2 fl oz Taurus SC with 4 gallons of water) every 10 linear feet and if able, uses a steel rod to prob under the stone as best as you can on both sides so the mixed solution can leach under the stone.
If using Taurus SC Termiticide for exterior perimeter treatment of carpenter ants, roaches, spiders, etc, mix 0.8fl oz per gallon of water. Spray 1ft up and 1ft out from the foundation, around windows, doors, under the eaves of the roof, etc. Do not spray landcape beds, ornamentals, bushes, shrubs, etc.
Taurus SC Termiticide is labeled to control Australian, Oriental, and Smoky Brown cockroaches outside against the foundation only. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. For interior control of roaches (and other listed areas on the property), we recommend our control kits. Please check out our article/videos here for a successful program.
Once the application area treated with Taurus SC Termiticide has completely dried, it is safe for pets/children to return and resume normal activity.
The amount of the active ingredient that is lethal to an insect is miniscule to the amount that would be harmful to a larger size animal or pet. Pets would have to eat a large number of insects to be effected.
Please view the product label for more information.
Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used in lawns or outside 1ft from the foundation per the product label. DeltaGard G Insecticide Granules would be a better option for lawns and covers a broad spectrum of ant species including Acrobat, Argentine, Big Headed, Cornfield, Fire Ants, Harverster, Leafcutter, Little Black, Pavement, & Pyramid Ants.
Review the full product label for application rates and more information.
Taurus SC Termiticide is able to be shipped to Michigan. It is only restricted to MA, MN, NY, SC, CT, IN, and VT.
Taurus SC Termiticide is a non repellent insecticide which allows the carpenter ants to cross the treated areas undetected and transfer the active ingredient fipronil throughout the colony. Non repellents are not fast acting or knockdown insecticides however have the best transfer effect with social insects like Carpenter Ants.
Keep in mind, it can take up to 90 days to see full results from using Taurus, especially if the colony is large. You cannot reapply Taurus after only 2 weeks from the initial treatment. Depending on what usage rate you used, you likely will need to wait 6 months before using it again.
View the full product label for more information.
As long as you keep pets/children out of the area while you treat with Taurus SC Termiticide and until the product has had time to completely dry or settle it is safe for pets and people to return and resume normal activity. Typically after 4-6 hours outside.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be used indoors for direct spot treatments where active termites have been located and will leave a residual of 6 to 8 weeks. This is not to be used indoors for termite prevention or general indoor pest control.
When applied as Subterranean Trench Treatment around the exterior perimeter foundation, it can eliminate an active Subterranean Termite colony within 90-120 days and last for up to 10 years in the soil for prevention.
View our Termite Treatment Guide for more information.
Taurus SC Termiticide should only be used as directed on the product label. You should avoid any droplets of product contacting your car when doing a perimeter spray application around the foundation of your house, in case there may be a reaction with the car's paint. You can contact the manufacturer directly for clarification and technical support by calling 800.242.5562 or by emailing them at [email protected].
Yes, the soil where Taurus SC Termiticide was applied for a termite trench treatment gets displaced due to gutters not being on the house, this could definitely lead to a lesser efficacy.
No, per the product label, you cannot trench more than 6 inches away from the foundation. If the pvc pipe that runs right next to the home, is a french drain, and is within or right below the 6 inches being dug for the trench, the best method will be to do a backfill treatment with Taurus SC. The backfill method instructs you to trench and place the soil that was removed onto a tarp, pour 1 gallon of diluted solution per 1 cubic ft of soil, mix thoroughly, return soil to trench.
Taurus SC Termiticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years, if stored in a temperature stable environment and away from any direct sunlight.
The trench treatment for Subterranean Termites with termiticides such as Taurus SC requires direct soil contact in order to bond to the soil and provide the 10 year barrier protection.
If this gravel is serching for french drain purposes, you would not be able to trench and treat along that side of the home at all, or within 2 feet (24 inches) of the french drain in general. For french drains refer to page 5 of the product label for details.Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied to those previously drilled holes however since this will not make continuous direct soil contact, the trench method would be required to achieve the 10 year barrier protection against Subterranean Termites.
Please view our How to Treat for Subterranean Termite Guide for step by step instructions and tutorial video.
No, Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be sprayed in or on cars.
When using Taurus SC Termiticide for a Subterranean Termite Treatment, you will need to dig the 6 in x 6 in trench directly against the exterior perimeter foundation of the home to include the same 6 in x 6 in trench around any/all post or cinder block support columns that touch the dirt areas within the crawl space.
Please view our How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment Article for more specific information.
Taurus SC Termiticide is a termiticide insecticide that targets termites and other listed insects on the label, but is not any herbicide and should not be applied to your lawn.
You can view our entire selection of Herbicides & Weed Killers as well as Fertilizers, to see if another product fits your needs.
Both Termidor SC and Taurus SC Termiticide have a 10-year residual when applied as a trench treatment directly against the exterior perimeter foundation. The 5-year time frame refers to the shelf life of the products when stored in their original container and out of extreme temperatures (heat/freezing) which applies to both Taurus SC and Termidor SC.
When spraying Taurus SC for general pests you would use any sprayer to apply but only 1-2 feet up the foundation and out on the ground. You trench only when using for subterranean termite prevention. We have a step by step guide that will walk you through how to do your own termite trenching treatment.
Taurus SC Termiticide is the generic version of Termidor SC which is the top termiticide available so either are great options for termite trench treatments around the exterior foundations. Taurus is just less expensive and also comes in 2 sizes, a 20 fl oz and a 78 fl oz bottle. When applied as a termite trench method, it will last 10 years in the soil. Indoors, this can only be used to spot treat active termite colonies only.
Taurus SC / Termidor SC can also be used for roaches, ants, yellow jackets, spiders and more on the exterior perimeter foundation within 1ft of the structure only. This cannot be used in lawns, landscape beds, flowers, etc.
Please view the full product label for more information.
