It is not recommended to treat edible vegetation or consume edible vegetation that has been treated with Taurus SC.
You are able to trench with Taurus SC around the posts and make a direct application to the posts with activity. Our instructions, How to do a Termite Treatment can also be very helpful for homeowners.
If you are targeting subterranean termites, spraying the area will not be an effective treatment as the termites will be usually somewhere within the top 4-5 inches of the soil. Taurus only will bind with the soil when applied using the trenching method correctly. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
If you are unable to remove a couple of the boards of the deck close to the structure to get underneath to continue the full trench around the perimeter, the next option would be to use termite bait stations in the area such as the Advance Termite Bait System Kit.
Taurus SC Termiticide has a shelf life of 3-5 years from the date of purchase when stored in a cool dry area.
If this has been exposed to extreme heat or freezing temperatures, it would no longer be effective in addition to the length of time you've had the product.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for this type of application nor would it be recommended for termite barrier treatments in place the trench method.
Please review our How to Treat for Subterranean Termite Guide for step by step instructions on the trench method which will last for 10 years in the soil when applied per the product label.
Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be applied directly to firewood. Burning the wood will kill any possible insects in the wood. If the wood will be burned outdoors only (not indoors), then you could apply Talstar P on the firewood as long as it is not burned for at least 30 days after the application.
For treating the soil/ground area, Talstar P or Dominion 2L could be applied to the ground/soil where the firewod pile is located, once that application has completely dried you can then stack the firewood on a rack or other structure up off the ground or on top of a barrier to prevent similar issues in the future.
Taurus SC is a water based product that dries clear when applied per the product label. For exterior perimeter foundation treatments, mix 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water. This is not a knockdown insecticide but will last for 6 month residual control agains wasps, yellow jackets, cluster flies, house crickets, silverfish, earwigs, boxelder bugs, roaches, asian lady bugs, black widows, brown recluses and millipedes. Please view more information begining on page 10 of the product label
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied once per 10 years if applying in a soil trench and drilled holes against the foundation for a subterranean termite application. It can also be applied topically to the foundation in a 1 ft by 1 ft band for insects that crawl such as ants 2-4 times per year depending on concentration. The equipment used by professionals requires a rig which most homeowners do not have access to. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article/videos for more details and pro tips here.
No, Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for the control of mice.
Please view our Mice Treatment Guide and Rodent Kits for options to eliminate rodents on your property.
Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used indoors for roach control. The best way to eradicate roaches in the home is to use a combination of a residual spray, roach bait and insect growth regulator. Sanitation is key to a successful roach treatment, the chemicals can only do so much so you need to be aggressive and consistent with treating.
We have put all the necessary products in Roach Control Kits that provide enough product for the initial treatment and follow up treatments that are required every 10-14 days. The kits are set up on a rotation program to prevent roaches from developing any bait resistance. Rotation Kit A is a good clean out treatment to start with for an aggressive approach to treatment. After 90 days, you can rotate to Kit B or Kit C if continued treatments are necessary.
Please view our Roach Treatment Guide for more information or tips for effective roach control.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not for use outside as a broadcast nor safe to use on pastures.
Taurus SC Termiticide when used as a general surface spray around the foundation of the structure, rather than as a termite treatment, will only hold up to the outdoor elements about 30-90 days much like most insecticides on the market. UV rays, rain, and other environmental factors will break the product down on the surface over time. You could potentially get a 2 month residual out of each application, but it all depends on the outdoor elements in that time frame. Often, customers see the effects of a transfer insecticide like Taurus for longer than its actually still present on the surface, as it can eliminate large insect colonies that will take longer to build back up to a level you need to spray for again. You can also do a combo of two applications at 0.4 oz per gallon each time, and a single application at 0.8 oz per gallon if you wanted, as well as the options you mentioned. Ideally you would want to use Taurus for an active pest problem since it has the delayed kill and transfer effect most beneficial in those scenarios. If you are doing general insect prevention, an insecticide that kills faster and allows for more uses per year and more usage areas in and around the home would be a better choice. There are many options for this, such as Temprid FX, which will still provide some transfer effect for colony pests like ants and roaches, but will provide a faster kill on other insects in the area and create more of a preventative barrier.
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.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied with a foaming agent in a foam applicator for wall void applications as indicated on the product label only. Please find full instructions on page 6 and 7 of the label here.
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.
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.
We apologize but cannot comment on that other than to say to use as directed on the Taurus SC Termiticide product label. Every county has a list of approved insecticides to use inside schools and daycares. You should contact your local department of agriculture to get a copy of the approved product list for your county and ap. We apologize but are unable to make a recommendation for this reason
