We recommend that you have an inspection performed on the structure to determine all locations of termite activity and the species that you are targeting. This will determine which product will need to be applied and the appropriate locations of treatment other than the areas that are currently visible in the garage and kitchen. We do offer a wood treatment product that is called Bora-Care for raw, natural wood applications.
Since you have a French drain in place 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. You also cannot use it within 5 feet of the sump pit and pump, per Taurus SC label. Per the label:
Identify and locate French drains, then apply Taurus SC in the following manner:
1. Unplug the sump pump. Inspect the sump pit for water. If no water is present, keep the sump pump unplugged while making the treatment.
2. If water is in the pump pit, unplug the sump pump and remove four cups of water from the pit. Mark the water level. Wait 10 minutes then check the water level in the pit. If the water level has risen, there is too much seepage to make a treatment. If the water level has not risen, a treatment can be made as long as the sump pump remains unplugged. During application, check the sump pump pit every few minutes for the presence of termiticide dilution. If dilution is detected, stop the treatment immediately and remove all dilution from the pump pit before plugging the pump back in. Dispose of the dilution from the sump pump pit as directed by this label in the "Storage and Disposal" section.
When you are treating for an active infestation of subterranean termites with Taurus SC Termiticide it is advised to spot treat the gallery in the wood inside as well as trench around the outside of the home as part of treatment and future prevention. This can be done with a sprayer nozzle and the Taurus concentrate, or you can use a product like Termidor Foam to do the wall void application to make treatment and reach easier.
Yes, we would recommend using the trenching method to treat around the inside perimeter of your crawl sprace and outside the perimeter with a product such as Taurus SC. Please be sure to review the product label for complete application instructions. Also, please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Subterranean Termites Guide for more information and helpful tips.
Taurus SC is only labeled to be applied right up against a structure and cannot be broadcast across the lawn. Leaf cutter ants can be a difficult pest to get rid of. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. According to several university websites, Maxforce Complete Granules containing hydramethlynon are some what effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times. DeltaGard granules is one of the only products actually labeled for leaf cutter ants. The product label recommends treating the mound directly and lightly watering the granules in. Again, it may take several treatments to get the desired results. We also recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to see if they have any recommendations for products that have worked for other people in your region.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied in the soil in a trench and/or drilled holes up against the foundation or applied with a sprayer (1 ft up and 1 ft out) for carpenter ants. Please take a few moments to review our articles and videos below for additional helpful treatment information for both pests.
Carpenter Ant Control
Termite Control
Yes, you can apply Taurus SC Termiticide to the soil while the slab has been removed. This will help prevent future infestations.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for spotted lanternflies. Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest only found in certain areas of Pennsylvania right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit the site for information on how to report this pest and the non-chemical steps recommended. Further information for homeowners can be found here
Some folks are treating trees with Safari 20SG for prevention/early treatment or Talstar P if already active
If you are applying Taurus SC around a structure for surface pests such as ants, slight dampness from dew should not be an issue as long as the application is able to dry in the same day. Keep in mind that Taurus SC cannot be applied more than 1 foot from structures in areas such as out in the lawn.
Yes, per Taurus SC's label, if there's a crawlspace it will also need to be treated. You will need to trench around the perimeter of your crawlspace, the same way as you would around the exterior of you home.
Treating the exterior foundation of the home using Taurus SC will last 6 months for Carpenter Ant control. Applications should be made when no rain is expected for atleast 24 hours to prevent any washing away. Once the product has dried compeltey it is safe for pets to return to the area.
Please review our How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more information.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be used indoors to spot treat active drywood or subterranean termite colonies. For Suberranean Termites, spot treating where activity is observed will not eradicate the colony as the colony is located in the soil outside the structure of the home. Using Taurus SC Termiticide as trench treatment around the exterior perimeter foundation of the home is the most effective way to eradicate a Subterranean Termite colony. Please view our How to Get Rid of Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information.
A great alternatve product for spot treating active termite coloines in the home is Termidor Foam.
Yes you could mix up some of the Taurus SC Termiticide solution to spray the soil under the tub void area to protect against subterranean termites. The rate you would use is 0.8 oz per gallon of water and spray 1 gallon of solution to every 10 square feet of soil surface area under the tub, paying particular attention to the soil around the plumbing.
After the application of Taurus SC has dried, the areas against the foundation can be mulched.
Taurus SC is not labeled to treat for fire ant control. Please review our How to Treat for Fire Ants Page for recommendations on using granules for broadcast or mound applications and also how to use a liquid insecticide such as Talstar for a liquid treatment.
No, Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used to treat for crawfish. Unfortunately there are no products on the market labeled for crawfish.
Taurus SC Termiticide should only be applied against the structures on the property for termite applications or insect activity along the foundation as directed not on lawn or trees.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not for use in lawns at all and is not labeled for nematode control. Taurus can only be used around the foundation of a structure as a surface spray for crawling insects in a band that is 18 inches wide, or as a trench application for termites. If you need to treat for nematodes in a lawn, you can use a product like Bifen I/T if you prefer liquid applications, or Bifen L/P granules if you prefer a longer lasting granule approach.
