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  • Asked by Merry from Oak Grove, La.
    10/10/2013
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    Can Taurus be used as a "spot on" treatment for fleas on dogs like Frontline is used?
    A
    Taurus is not labeled to be used on pets. You can however use Martins Prefurrd Plus for dogs or Martins Flee for pets with fleas.
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    26 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jessica
    03/31/2015
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    How do we properly dispose of extra mixed solution of Taurus SC?
    A
    We recommend that you check with your local sanitation department for proper disposal instructions in your area.
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    26 of 42 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Peter from Minnetonka, Mn
    07/31/2015
    Q
    Does Taurus SC stain or discolor a stained wood deck?
    I'm using the product as an ant treatment, and it requires a 1 foot high and 1 foot wide treatment at the foundation. Where my deck is attached to the house, I'd like to also do the same treatment so that ants do not have a "clear path" to the house. Will the finished solution discolor a wooden deck that has already been stained? Thanks!
    A

    No, Taurus SC is a water based product that dries clear. It will not stain a wood deck.

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    26 of 28 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brett
    07/18/2011
    Q
    Is Taurus the best ant control for lawns?
    A
    Taurus is a great product for ant control but it can only be used on or within one foot of a structure. You cannot use Taurus out in the lawn as this type of treatment is prohibited by the Taurus product label. We do have a wide variety of ant bait granules and insecticides that you can use out in the lawn to control ants. You can find these products by going to our Ant Control Page.
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    25 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matthew from Gilbert Az.
    02/10/2013
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    Will Taurus SC control scorpions?
    A
    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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    25 of 27 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lara from Huntsville, Al
    11/02/2018
    Q
    How long does an application Taurus SC Termiticide last?
    Would we need to treat every year or would it last up to 10 years?
    A

    The residual for Taurus SC Termiticide will depend on which application method you are using.  If you are doing a trenching application, it will last in the soil for up to 10 years. If using as a perimter 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), it will last about 6 months.

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    25 of 29 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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?
    A

    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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    24 of 25 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    21 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    20 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dc
    04/04/2018
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    Is it possible for termites to still linger 6 months after treatment?
    I was diagnosed with subterranean termites in my hardwood flooring late last summer. I did my own treatment with Taurus SC (mixed double strenght) in the fall. I did the trench treatment and drilled through the carport, patio and porches where the foundation was covered (and spot treated beneath several areas of damaged floor). I replaced a few areas of flooring a couple of months ago and found dead termites by the thousands. I thought everything was okay. Just this morning I found one small area of floor that looked suspicious. Thinking I failed to replace a previously damage piece I pulled it up only to find termites there. Is it possible to still have a few lingering termites this long after treatment? Thanks.
    A

    Given that you applied Taurus SC at higher than the label rate, it is possible that the product killed the termites too quickly and, therefore, has results more like a repellent than a non-repellent. This would mean termites coming to the treated area die, but the product would kill too quickly to transfer through the colony and kill the whole colony. It is also possible that the initial termite colony died and there is a new infestation there. I would recommend retreating if you are finding live termites with a ready-to-use product such as Fuse Foam. Fuse has a foaming agent to help treat voids and galleries more efficiently, and it is already mixed so that you do not have to worry about using the wrong application rate.

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    20 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Andy from Cuthbert Ga
    07/03/2013
    Q
    How often do I spray Taurus SC for ants?
    A
    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 Tony from Lexington, Sc
    04/18/2018
    Q
    How exactly do you treat the backfill after completing the trenching?
    Is it sprayed or doused by bucket again?
    A

    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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    19 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Tom from St Augustine, Fl
    06/01/2021
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    How much Taurus SC to 4 gallons of water?
    A

    The application rate for Taurus SC Termiticide is 0.8 oz. per 1 gallon of water, so you will mix 3.2 oz. per 4 gallons of water (4 gallons per 10 lineal ft of trenching/drilled holes).  

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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?
    A

    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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    19 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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 Ronan from Greenville, Mississippi
    04/16/2017
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    Will Taurus SC harm or kill my honey bees?
    A

    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 Patricia
    10/16/2018
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    Why can't Taurus SC be applied indoors for ant problem?
    A

    Taurus SC Termiticide is NOT labeled for indoor general pest control. The Taurus SC Termiticide product label only allows indoor applications to wall voids (behind sheet rock), unfinished attics, unfinished basements, and crawlspaces for active termite infestations.  Taurus SC Termiticide could be harmful if used indoors and would be in violation of the product label.

    You can use the companion product Phantom Insecticide for ants indoors.

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    17 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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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    17 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jason from Ma
    05/24/2016
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    Can I use Taurus SC on Carpenter Bees?
    A

    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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    17 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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?
    A

    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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    17 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
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