Taurus SC is NOT labeled for mites or indoor applications. We do not contain a fipronil product that is labeled for this type of application indoors or for the specific insect that you are treating. We highly recommend that you contact your local cooperative extension office for a product selection that will best fit your needs with this particular active ingredient.
If the Taurus SC was applied more than 24 hours before it rained, you should not need to reapply.
Taurus SC Termiticide should be applied when animals are not present. They can return to the treated areas once the surfaces have completely dried. Please refer to the product label for complete application instructions.
No, Taurus SC is a water based product that dries clear. It will not stain a wood deck.
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.
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.
The bottle that Taurus SC comes in has a built-in measuring reservoir to measure the amount of product per gallon of water (0.8 fl oz).
Taurus SC Termiticide should not harm lizards. It could kill the insects they are feeding on, thus making them go somewhere else for food.
There are no toxic products labeled for lizards, geckos or any reptiles or amphibians, and given the highly beneficial nature of these creatures there is not likely to be any products for them any time soon.The reason they are on your property is because they can find food and harborage. Take away their food and they will forage somewhere else. Take away the conditions they need for hiding and they will seek refuge someplace else.
You really have two options here:
1.Exclusion. Total exclusion can be hard to achieve particularly around the roof-line where there are going to be gaps that would be very hard to close off, but there also could be some obvious flaws such as broken vent screens, holes around cables, pipes or wires, or gaps under doors. All of these can easily be closed with brush strips, caulking, copper mesh (Stuf-fit), or some other suitable material. Exclusion is the best choice, because it is permanent, and eliminates or reduces the problem in the future too.
2.Outdoor habitat modification. In short get rid of the reasons lizards are there in the first place. They are there because they are finding the food they need to survive (insects) and a place to harbor. If you can eliminate either of these essentials, you can get rid of the lizards. Spray a good residual insecticide such asCyper WP around the outside of your home to help cut down on the number of insects the lizards are eating. If lizards cannot find enough food they will either move on or starve. Eliminate as much clutter and debris around the outside of your home as possible to eliminate the places lizards like to hide. Rake back mulch or rocks at least 6 inches from the structure
If you need to get rid of the lizards that are already indoors the only options are catching them by hand or using glueboards placed in areas where the lizards travel
When you have an active infestation of termites in the home you will need to treat that infestation directly and Taurus SC can be used for this. You will need to drill directly into the wood they are infesting and spray the product into the gallery where the termites actively are. It is also recommended to trench around the perimeter of the home. We have a step by step guide that will walk you through how to do your own termite trenching treatment. You can see the guide by clicking on the link here.
No, you do need a license to purchase and/or use Taurus SC around your home. You would need a license if you are wanting to use this product around someone else's home for profit.
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.
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.
Taurus SC can last up to 10 years or more in the soil.
