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  • Asked by Brett from Biloxi, Ms
    02/15/2023
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    Stem Wall - Trench using Taurus SC Termiticide
    My house has a stem wall or chain wall foundation in which 3 feet of brick veneer sits below the top of the grade or soil. What is the best method to trench the house to prevent termites? Would a standard 6 in by 6 in trench be appropriate or would it be better to trench down to the bottom of the brick veneer?
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    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.
     

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  • Asked by Bo from Fl
    02/04/2023
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    Will water lines be contaminated if Taurus SC Termiticide is poured or sprayed on top of pvc pipe?
    A

     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. 

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  • Asked by Lee from Plant City
    11/22/2022
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    Wood drying kiln is not killing dry wood termites, can I use Taurus SC?
    What is the best product to spray on wood slabs for dry wood termites? These slabs will eventually be fine furniture.
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Raymond
    05/24/2023
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    Is Taurus SC good for lace bugs?
    A

    Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for lace bugs nor can it be applied for to bushes, plants, shrubs, etc. 
     
    For Lace Bug control, heavy rain or using a high pressure water spray from a garden hose to knock nymphs off of small plants will help as the nymphs lack wings and cannot return to plants.  Target water sprays at the undersides of the leaves where lace bugs are feeding.
     
    Depending on where are treating for lacebugs, there are different options of products that can be used as a foliar spray application or as systemic drench around the root zone. Foliar applications will need to be done repeatedly through the prime season and systemic applications are done once a year to help with overall control.  
     
    Insecticidal soaps and horticultural oils are good for treating vegetables, berries, fruits, citrus and nut trees as well as ornamentals, flowers and residential greenhouses. 
     
    Synthetic pyrethroids such as Talstar P, Cyonara 9.7 or Suspend SC can be used as a foliar spray on bushes, trees, shrubs, and lawns (non edibles) for lacebugs and most common insects. 
     
    For systemic treatments once a year, Dominion 2L would be great to apply as a soil drench around the base of the shrubs, trees, bushes, etc.   

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  • Asked by Sara from Ma
    09/28/2022
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    Does Taurus SC Termiticide work well if sprayed in entire yard for termite control?
    My termites are in the tree roots in my yard, so I think spraying the entire yard is the way to go? Let me know what you suggest.
    A

    No, Taurus SC is not labeled to be broadcast sprayed over an entire yard nor sprayer around tree roots for any reason.   For trees it can only be used to directly spot treat the nest in the tree itself by drilling into the active gallery and injecting.

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  • Asked by Sixing from Ma
    09/27/2022
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    How long does Taurus SC last if sprayed on ground to kill active termite in tree roots? 9 years? I see mixed info
    I'm thinking about spraying my entire yard since i have active termite in tree roots.
    A

    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

     

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  • Asked by Mark
    09/21/2022
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    Does Taurus SC Termiticide work for roaches?
    A

    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.

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  • Asked by Lou
    09/06/2022
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    My unfinished crawlspace is unfinished, 34 inches high and 1900 sqr feet. Can I spray Taurus SC?
    The house has had termites before. I still need to finish and seal the crawlspace but have not so far. Trees about 10 ft away have been found with termites. I will put in a trenched barrier with Termidor this weekend.
    A

    If you are treating for Subterranean termites, for best results, you would actually be able to trench around the inside perimeter of the crawl space. Yes, you can spray as long as you are following the instructions on the product label for general pests, but for subterranean termites specifically, they come from the ground usually within the top 6 inches of soil. Please take a moment to review our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information and helpful tips on creating a successful treatment plan and eradicating this pest.
     

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  • Asked by Neil from Delray Beach, Fl
    09/05/2022
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    How to apply if I can not dig a trench around my house to create a barrier?
    I live in South Florida and have rocks around my whole house. The rocks / pebbles are 2 feet from wall of house and 3 to 4 inches deep. I also read that I need to make enough formula to go down 3 feet. Since the soil is sandy down here, can I still use Taurus to create the barrier without dig a trench, which would cause me more of a headache then it may be worth. If I can and the whole footage is 194 feet around the whole house, how many ounces do I need?
    A
    Taurus SC Termiticide is a great product for protecting the foundation of the structure from subterranean termites, however if you have rock or a barrier in place to prevent this from being trenched as the label requires, your only option would be to use bait stations and dig individual holes in the rock for the stations to go into. Stations should be placed roughly every 10 feet apart around the home, so this would be less digging and moving of rock than the trenching application would require. We only recommend using bait stations when no termite activity is found in the home currently as they are not an effective means of pulling termites out of the home if they are already infesting it. The Advance Termite Bait Station Kit would be a great choice for you, and the 20 station kit would be perfect for your homes perimeter if you place them every 10 feet. 
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  • Asked by Nick from St Maries Id
    08/26/2022
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    What ratio of Taurus mixed with hamburger to kill Yellowjacket nest?
    If you mix the solution just right they take the poison meat back to nest and kills entire nest . What is a good ratio?
    A

    Unfortunately, Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled to be used for yellow jacket bait. You can use Onslaught Insecticide with bait in traps for yellow jacket control, per the product label, you must follow the instructions on the traps you are using.

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  • Asked by Jay from Portland, Or
    08/18/2022
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    Can you apply Taurus in eves/around doors and windows?
    A

    Yes you can apply Taurus SC Termiticide if you are treating the windows and doors from outdoors. Please refer to the product label for complete instructions.

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  • Asked by Hank from St Petersburg Fl
    08/14/2022
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    Does Taurus SC Termiticide work for weevils?
    A

    Taurus SC is not labeled to treat for weevils.  

    We do carry a product called Talstar P that is labeled for weevils.
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  • Asked by Kristi from Florida
    08/02/2022
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    I have hundreds of ants in my pool everyday. I need something to kill the colony
    I was recommended to use Taurus treatment which I did and helped completely and a few months later they are back and Taurus treatments are not doing anything to help now. I have hundreds of ants everyday floating in my pool. I do not see a direct path or any big piles anywhere in the yard. Need to kill the colony. What do you recommend
    A

    Unfortunately, we cannot advise using any insecticides in a way the could potentially contaminate the swimming pool. Mostly because it could potentially be unsafe, but also because the products would not be effective if they are constantly wet or washed away from the pool water.  
     
    Taurus SC can be use outside around the foundation of homes/structures sprayed 1-2 feet up and out on the ground applied 2 - 4 times per year, and several baits and bait stations is what we would recommend. The Ants No More Bait Stations would be great to use around the pool area or landscaped areas because it protects the bait from water and weather while allowing you to use baits where you may have bad problems. These bait stations have 2 compartments so that you can use both a sweet gel/liquid (Maxforce Quantum) and a granule (Maxforce Complete) bait at the same time.
     
    We would also recommend checking out our Ant Guide. It has tips on how to treat for ants around your home, indoors and outdoors.
     

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