Taurus SC Termiticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Matthew from Gilbert Az.
    02/10/2013
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    Will Taurus SC control scorpions?
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    While Taurus SC may actually kill scorpions that cross over treated areas we do not recommend it for scorpion control because it can take many days for insects to die after crossing over treated areas. Instead you should consider using Cy-Kick CS or Demon WP which will stay up on porous treated surfaces a bit better and will offer a much faster kill.
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  • Asked by Ashley from Shippensburg, Pa
    05/20/2018
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    How long is Taurus SC effective against ants?
    I had my home treated last July for termites by a company who used Taurus SC. They did a trench around the perimeter and the sprayed in our crawl space (dirt floor). As far as I'm aware the termites are gone but I'm suddenly being overrun with the small black ants coming in the bathroom and kitchen again.
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    While Taurus SC Termiticide will last in the soil of a trenching treatment for up to 10 years, it is recommended to do you perimeter spray- 1 foot up the siding, 1 foot out into the soil all the way around the perimeter, along with around entry points like doors and windows- once every 6 months for ant control.

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  • Asked by Bri
    09/16/2014
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    Properly Treating Attached Garage with Taurus SC
    I have an attached garage with a living space above it. To properly treat with Taurus SC, do I trench along the two exterior walls, don't treat the garage entry area (where the wood garage door is), and drill holes (10-12 inches apart) in the interior where the (one) garage wall has living space on the other side?
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    If you are doing a termite barrier treatment (6 inch x 6 inch trench against the structure) with a termiticide such as Taurus SC around the entire pertimeter of the home, you will not need to drill those exterior walls. The trench will provide your protection. We highly suggest this method as opposed to just "spot treating" areas of the foundation. If you are not doing a termite barrier trench treatment, you will need treat those two exterior walls as you would that interior wall. Drill 1/2 inch holes 2-3 inches off the foundation wall every 10-12 inches along the entire length of the wall. Pour 4 gallons of mixed solution in the holes for every 10 linear feet along the exterior wall (3.2 ounces/4 gallons of water) Each hole will hold 1/2 gallon of solution.
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  • Asked by Kristy
    04/19/2018
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    Is Taurus SC safe for honey bees?
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    Taurus SC is extremely toxic to honey bees and bee populations and should be not used in any areas you are trying to either raise bees or have a large population you are concerned with effecting. Although the Taurus is only for use around the structure and foundation of the home if a bee lands on it in those areas it will die from it and has the ability to spread it to other bees. If you are using Taurus as a trench application for termites it should not be an issue, however if you are using it as a foundation and entry point spray on the home the risk does increase greatly. 

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  • Asked by John from Cleveland, Ohio
    05/19/2016
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    Will the Taurus SC work if I have Formosan termites?
    Yesterday i discorvered dirt coming out of my basement wall i had just painted. Stuck to the wall was the mud tunnel filled with small termite larvae. Maybe just small termites i don't know for sure? I think they maybe in the wood doorway frame. Does the wood have to get cut and removed or will the taurus sc kill the termite colony and my doorway is safe? They could be formosan termites or subterranean, i am not sure. Its an old house almost 90 years and the walls in that area get damp if it rains hard
    A

    Yes, Taurus SC is labeled for Formosan termites. It is recommended that you do a trench treatment around the structure. If you have seen activity in specific areas, it is safe to inject the product in the wood. 

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  • Asked by Gail
    05/29/2016
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    Can I first spray Roundup or another herbicide around the perimeter of my house then spray Taurus SC?
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    You will want to give adequate time for the herbicide to dry and absorb into the plants you are treating with it before using another product over top. This will help to make sure there are no compatibility issues between the two products as well as to ensure the insecticide application does not wash away any of the Roundup you applied. Taurus SC should be applied only to the ground 1 foot out from the foundation and 1 foot up onto the structure.

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  • Asked by Joy from Adelaide South Australia & Bali Indonesia
    09/01/2017
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    Is using Taurus SC solution in a trench against my house foundation safe for dogs?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is pet safe when it is used as directed on the product label. The dogs should be out of the area during application and can safely return to the area after the application has dried. 

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  • Asked by Don from Paulina La
    07/20/2019
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    What is the shelf life for Taurus SC Termiticide?
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    The shelf life is up to 5 years from the date of purchase if stored at room temperature.

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  • Asked by Jason from Ma
    05/24/2016
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    Can I use Taurus SC on Carpenter Bees?
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    Taurus SC would kill a carpenter bee but it is only labeled to be applied 1 ft up and 1 ft out around the perimeter of the structure. Please see our Carpenter Bee Kit.

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  • Asked by Andy from Cuthbert Ga
    07/03/2013
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    How often do I spray Taurus SC for ants?
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    You want to reapply Taurus once every 6 months for ant control. Please follow the product label for application.
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  • Asked by Deanna
    05/17/2014
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    Is Taurus SC odorless? Termidor states it is virtually odorless.
    A

    Yes the Taurus SC is virtually ordorless just like the Termidor SC. Both products can be used outdoors only and only around the foundation 1 foot up and 1 foot out and around window and door frames. This application is limited to 6 inches up onto the foundation and 6 inches out from it on the ground in the state of California.

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  • Asked by Steve from Austin, Tx
    02/17/2016
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    Is the application for Taurus SC the same for walls filled with standard house fiberglass insulation?
    I know the instructions for treating wall voids (inside of walls). Is the application the same for walls filled with standard house fiberglass insulation? Is the treatment just as effective?
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    The mixing ratio for Taurus SC is the same when using it inside of wall voids with insulation. It is not meant to be used in areas where the voids have rigid foam. It will be just as effective. Be sure only to use the product indoors if there is known termite activity in the area.

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  • Asked by Ronan from Greenville, Mississippi
    04/16/2017
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    Will Taurus SC harm or kill my honey bees?
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    Yes, Taurus SC is extremely toxic to honey bees and bee populations and should be not used in any areas you are trying to either raise bees or have a large population you are concerned with effecting. Although the Taurus is only for use around the structure and foundation of the home if a bee lands on it in those areas it will die from it and has the ability to spread it to other bees. If you are using Taurus as a trench application for termites it should not be an issue, however if you are using it as a foundation and entry point spray on the home the risk does increase greatly. 

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  • Asked by Lm from Sachse, Tx
    08/15/2015
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    Can you use Taurus SC Termiticide around a lawn area?
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    You cannot use Taurus SC out in the lawn as this type of treatment is prohibited by the Taurus product label.  Taurus can only be used on or within one foot of a structure.

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  • Asked by M from Fayetteville, Nc
    09/21/2013
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    Crawl space treatment
    We have a crawl space under our house. I learned from your website, how to do the trenching-treatment around the house. How do you treat the crawl space. We have house sitting on concrete blocks.
    A
    For a termite treatment, you will want to trench around and treat the soil surrounding any part of your home that touches the ground. This mens that you would treat the crawlspace area the same as you would around the exterior of your home. Dig a 6x6 inch deep trench around any post or cinder blocks in the crawlspace and pour the Taurus SC mixture into that soil.
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  • Asked by Lm from Sachse
    09/12/2015
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    Can you use Taurus SC after other products have been sprayed around the home?
    Pest control company has been treating for ants around outside service and we still have ant activity.
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    Taurus SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means that ants and other insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Taurus SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product.  So while the product is working you will see activity as it does not repel them from an area.  This is the same for other "repellent" products as they are not true repellents.  You would not want to spray Taurus over any area that another product as been applied as this will null the non-repellent factor of the product.  While the Taurus SC will not actually be deactivated by the other product, it will be much less effective if it is sprayed wth another.  Please take a moment to read over our guide here on the Prevent Ants for the best advice that will include steps to take non-chemically.

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  • Asked by John from Charlotte, Nc
    03/14/2016
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    Should a nonionic surfactant be used with Taurus SC?
    Should I use any kind of spreader sticker when applying Taurus SC?
    A

    No, Taurus SC Termiticide does not require the use of any type of a surfactant. Taurus SC is only labeled for termite treatments and general pest sprays right against the foundation of structure. It should not be applied to any plants or in other ways when a surfactant would normally be used. Please let us know if you need a recommendation for any other pest control needs.

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  • Asked by Len
    03/25/2017
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    Will Taurus SC kill turf grass when applied as a perimeter treatment?
    A

    No, Taurus SC Termidicide will not affect turf grass at all if used according to the directions on the product label

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  • Asked by Bob from Oro Valley, Az
    09/21/2016
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    Can I use Taurus SC where the drains come through our post tension slab?
    I ordered Taurus from you to treat drains in house. I am thinking I want to treat walls between studs. Should I use the Taurus or a foam product, or both to treat between studs in walls?
    A

    We would recommend to do a trench treament around the outside perimeter of your home using Taurus SC. You can treat between the studs in the walls and it would be better to do it with somethiing like Termidor Foam.

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  • Asked by Tony from Lexington, Sc
    04/18/2018
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    How exactly do you treat the backfill after completing the trenching?
    Is it sprayed or doused by bucket again?
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    Using the hand pump sprayer loaded with one gallon of finished termiticide solution with Taurus SC, spray down the soil as you are replacing it back into the trench. Spray the soil just until moist.

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