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.
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.
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.
That info is stated on the product label and on our website specifically referring to the State of California. The verbiage on the product label is only under the California State Use Restrictions.
Taurus SC Termiticide has different rules on how it can be used in the state of California, which is what the particular instructions you are referring to correspond with. If that is not the state you are located in, then that restriction would not apply to you.In general, there would be zero reason to spray Taurus in those months as it would be a waste of treatment since insects are not active and foraging for food in the winter to be impacted by the treatment. Taurus can be used 2-4 times a year based on the mix rate used during each application, and during the times when a pest application would make sense during the warmer months of the year. While there isn't a set temp restriction, you would not use it when temps are below 45-50 degrees in most instances.
Taurus SC is not labeled to be sprayed on your yard or around trees and can cause environmental damage if used in this off-label way.
Taurus will last a few weeks if sprayed topically on the soil around a structure. If you do a trenching treatment in the soil it can last up to 10 years. Please see the product label instructions for more information
Taurus SC Termiticide is mixed at 0.8 oz per gallon of water. It is only labeled for application right up against a structure. We have a video here detailing how to make the application.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied twice a year (1 ft up and 1 ft out) up against the structure for a general pest control barrier. Please see the label for full application instructions.
After the Taurus SC Termiticide application is completely dry, you can resume with watering your lawn.
Per EPA Regulations, Taurus SC can only be sprayed one foot up and one foot out around the foundation of the structure and is not for use inside structures at all unless directly spot treating active infestations in wood. For additional information on treating carpenter ants, please check out our treatment and prevention article/videos here.
A standard 6 in by 6 in trench with Taurus SC Termiticide will be appropriate, if want to go deeper you can, as long as you don't go past the footer for the stem wall.
You will want to treat the soil with Taurus SC in the trench as directed. It will only bind to the soil and no other material for termite barriers around the foundation.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be applied to the foundation of your home or to directly spot treat active termites in wood. The best product for your needs is Bora-Care which will protect for the life of the wood.
