You would not want the soil to be overly muddy or saturated at the time of application. If heavy rains have come through, give some time for the soil to dry out to some degree, but it does not have to be fully dry. You can then apply the Taurus and it will bond to the soil over the next 6-8 hours after application.
Taurus SC can be sprayed 1 ft up and 1 ft out directly up against the foundation of the structure for general pests and will not damage any surfaces.
Taurus SC is a non repellent so is not detected by insects and would not make them go inside when applied outside. We suggest taking a look at our Indoor Ant Kit and following the steps in our Ant Control Guide here.
We would recommend waiting at least 30 days to apply Taurus SC Termiticide in an area you have applied an esfenvalerate product. Taurus would be a better option if social insects like ants and roaches are a concern but only sprayed outside for general pests. You can use the esfenvalerate product inside for additional protection with Taurus outside.
In order to use Taurus SC Termiticide on a house with piers, you want to trench around piers and apply in drilled holes in any concrete around the structure.
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
Taurus SC is labeled for carpenter bees but is limited in where it can be applied and would not be sprayed across the top surface at all. For prevention and/or control please take a look at the Label on how to apply on decks.
Yes, in order to have a complete preventative barrier, trenching is necessary and so is treating the backfill with your solution of Taurus SC. If you do not treat the trenched area, you risk leaving gaps that are not treated where termites could pass through and not be affected by the chemical. Please review our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for further tips and information that may fit your needs.
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].
For outdoor control of ants and other perimeter pests, mix 0.8 fl. oz. of Taurus SC per gallon of water and apply using a hand-pump sprayer around the outside of the home, spraying 1 foot up the side of the house and 1 foot out from the house, all the way around the home. Also spray around any exterior openings where pests may enter such as doors (don't spray near door handles), windows, pipes, cracks, vents, holes, etc. Exterior perimeter spray applications will provide a 6 month residual against ants and other crawling insects. For Subterranean Termites,
Taurus SC Termiticide is applied by a trench treatment method where you are digging a 6 in x 6 in trench directly against the exterior perimeter foundation (to include any support pillars/piers under the home). This method will eliminate an existing Sub Termite colony within 90-120 days and last for 10 years in the soil to protect against future termites.
Dig the 6 in x 6 in trench directly against the foundation, pour 4 gallons of mixed solution (0.8 fl oz per gallon of water) every 10 linear feet of trench around the foundation. When backfilling the trench, spray the dirt with 1 gallon of mixed solution (0.8 fl oz per gallon) every 10 linear feet of the top soil.
Please view our Termite Treatment Guide for additional information including how to continue the trenching/drilling method across concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios or inside walls of attached garage.
Taurus SC Termiticide should have a shelf life of 3 to 5 years, if stored in a temperature stable environment and away from any direct sunlight.
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.
No, Taurus SC Termiticide does NOT come with a product information sticker to be completed and posted for record.
At this time, we only carry Rodent Baiting Service Record Stickers however we were able to do a search online and find many options for blank pest control service record templates available for download and print.
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.
