Taurus SC Termiticide - Questions & Answers

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  • Asked by Joe from Sylacauga
    05/05/2017
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    Can you spray Taurus SC under a house with people living in it?
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    Taurus SC is able to be used in crawl spaces where people live. Please follow the label instructions for your treatment since Taurus can be used in crawl spaces only as part of a trenching treatment or where there are live termite infestations.

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  • Asked by T from Sarasota, Fl
    07/19/2017
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    Is Taurus SC safe to use around plants..both near roots and on stems and leaves?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled to be applied on plants at all.  It should only be applied 1 ft up and 1 ft out topically to the exterior of a structure or in trenched, rodded or drilled holes for a termite application.  Please refer to the product label for complete application and mixing instructions. 

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  • Asked by Nancy from Appling, Ga
    05/13/2017
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    Is the ratio for Taurus SC Termiticide different for carpenter ants than it is for fire ants?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for fire ants. The application ratio for carpenter ants is 0.80 fl oz per gallon of water to make a 0.06% solution. You can use this solution twice per year. 

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  • Asked by Rachel from New Orleans, La
    05/24/2017
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    Does this Taurus SC Termiticide treatment need to be done all at once?
    Can I do a side of the house each day and then all my drilling around the driveway, porches, etc. on another day?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide treatment can be spread across several days as long as it does not rain and the trench can be filled in prior to rain.

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  • Asked by Israel from Venice
    10/20/2016
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    Can I use Taurus SC to control millipedes?
    I've treated the perimeter of my home using Taurus SC as a prevention against termites and ants but recently noticed an invasion of millepedes throughout my yard, with some making their way into my home -- it doesn't seem all that effective on millipedes. Is there a recommended approach to using Taurus SC to treat our mulch beds (suspected source)?
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    Taurus SC is labeled to kill millipedes, if you have already sprayed the perimeter of your home some can make it into the home but will eventually die, most insects die within 72 hours of contact with an insecticide. Millipedes do like cool, damp places to live so you can find them under stones, leaf mold, compost, grass clippings and mulch. Unfortunately, Taurus SC is only labeled to be used around the perimeter of your home and no further than 1 foot out from the foundation. If you want to treat further out than that into your yard and mulched areas, you can turn the mulch from time to time and use something like Talstar P every 30 days or Suspend Polyzone would also work and can hold up to 90 days outdoors.

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  • Asked by Vann from Dunn
    05/12/2015
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    How much Taurus solution per ace from a pull behind sprayer?
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    Taurus SC should NOT be applied in a pull behind sprayer for insect control. It should be applied up against the structure in a trench for termites and topically for ant control directly against the foundation using a hand pump sprayer. Please let us know what insect you are targeting and we will gladly assist you.
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  • Asked by Daniel from Los Angeles, California
    07/27/2018
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    Can I use Taurus SC Termiticide for my own home without a license in California?
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    Yes, you can! You do not need a license to purchase and/or use Taurus SC around your home in California. You would need a license if you are wanting to use this product around someone else's home for profit.

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  • Asked by Rodger from Decatur, Il
    12/23/2016
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    Can we do a perimeter treatment with Taurus SC if the ground is not yet frozen for termites? Is it better to wait til spring? Will a lot of damage be done over the winter if we wait or do the termites go dormant?
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    As long as the ground is not frozen and it is not raining, you can apply Taurus SC up against your structure for a termite barrier in the soil and drilled in holes in the concrete. They are active year round but go further into the soil when there are cooler temperatures. For a successful termite treatment, please take a few moments to review our article and videos on How to Get Rid of Termites.

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  • Asked by K. from St. Louis
    09/17/2019
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    Is there a residual action with Taurus SC Termiticide? If so, how long will it last?
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    Taurus SC can be applied outdoors as a perimeter spray for ants or using the trenching method for subterranean termites. When applied as a perimeter spray for ant control, the prouct will last for up to 6 months. When applied using the trenching method for subterranean termites, the product will will last for up to 10 years in the soil. 

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  • Asked by Sherri from Orlando
    05/04/2017
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    Are plants safe with Taurus SC Termiticide?
    Have ants in some flower beds. Bought bait. Hopefully it work. Just wondered if any got on plants if they'd be ok.
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    Taurus SC Termiticide when applied as directed will not harm ornamentals.

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  • Asked by Sean from Nc
    05/31/2018
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    Can I use Taurus SC around my foundation for ants? Can I use Bifen L/P granules for lawn around the house?
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    Yes, Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied around the foundation of a home to control ants. You will mix 0.8 fl. oz. of Taurus SC per gallon of water and apply using a hand-pump sprayer around the outside of the home, spraying 1 foot up the side of the house and 1 foot out from the house, all the way around the home.  Bifen L/P Granules can also be broadcast in your lawn to treat labeled pests. 

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  • Asked by Soliman from Tn
    10/31/2019
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    How fast does Taurus SC go bad if not sealed properly?
    I opened a 78 oz bottle a 4 months ago and used a few ounces. I found the bottle leaking air out when I pressed it from the small cap. Should I assume that the product went bad since it wasn't air tight?
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    Taurus SC and similar products do not need to be airtight once opened. We recommend that you always store insecticides in an area that is out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures (do not allow to freeze), and you should get a shelf life of 3-5 years. 

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  • Asked by Art from Modesto, Ca
    10/31/2018
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    Can you mix Permethrin SFR with Taurus for outdoor use?
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    Taurus SC and Permetherin SFR cannot be mixed together.

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  • Asked by Kent from Chelsea
    07/29/2017
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    After using Taurus SC for carpenter ants in a perimeter barrier around my house, can I plant grass where it was applied?
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    Yes, grass can be planted in an area where Taurus SC Termiticide was applied once the product has dried. 

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  • Asked by Ray from Thomaston Georgia
    03/26/2019
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    Can Taurus SC Termiticide be used to spray pastures where animals graze?
    We have tons of fire ants and just ants wanted to see if this would work.
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    Taurus SC Termiticide is only labeled to be used adjacent to a structure 1 to 2 feet up and out. It cannot be used in lawns nor can it be used where animals graze. Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Bait would be a good choice for you. Extinguish Plus can be used on pasture land and there are no grazing restrictions for companion animals. 

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  • Asked by Doloris from Modesto, Ca
    07/03/2017
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    Does Taurus SC Termiticide work for cockroaches?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide can only be used outside as a perimeter spray for roaches.  If you already have an infestation in your home you would want to go with one of our Roach Control Kits for the quickest and best results.

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  • Asked by Bennie from South Mills
    12/07/2018
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    When spraying Taurus SC Termiticide around the perimeter how many months does a treatment last or how often do I retreat for insects?
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    Taurus SC can be applied at 0.8 fl oz per gallon twice a year (every 6 months, 1 ft up and 1 ft out) directly around a structure.  More than two applications of Taurus SC per calendar year can be made only if applied according to one of the following frequency and dilution rate application scenarios. DO NOT exceed the specified number of applications per calendar year.

    The use directions include up to four (4) applications per year at the 0.03% dilution rate for outside surfaces and along the foundation perimeter of listed structures.

    0.03% 4 times/calendar year OR

    0.06% 2 times/calendar year OR

    0.03% 2 times/calendar year and 0.06% 1 time/calendar year

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  • Asked by John from Nj
    06/23/2018
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    Can you spray Taurus SC Termiticide directly (spot treatment) on outdoor in ground ant mounds?
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    Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used in the lawn or on mounds, only within 1 foot of the foundation of a structure.  

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  • Asked by Brent from Virginia Beach
    09/26/2017
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    Does Taurus SC bond well with sandy soil that is mostly just sand?
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    Yes! You can use either Taurus SC or Termidor SC in sandy soils, too. If you are located very close to the water and expect to get water under the home throughout the year, then you may need to consider using a Termite Baiting System instead of liquid ground treatment.

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  • Asked by Carlos from Portsmouth, Ohio
    04/13/2013
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    Which is more effective in killing infestation of temites? Dominion2L or Taurus?
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    Both products are very effective for termite control. For termite barriers, Taurus will last a few years longer than Dominion 2L
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