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Asked by Edward from Boca Raton, Fl05/26/2015QHow to disperse Termidor Foam?
I see in the Termidor foam label that for certain types of treatment, the foam must dissipate or be removed before leaving the area. I have some damaged wood that was treated and I thought the foam would dissipate by itself, but it has not. I do have to remove the foam so that I can repair the wood, but how should this removal be accomplished? Thank you for your help with this question.ATermidor Foam is an expanding foam that will start to dissipate after if fully expands and will leave behind a residual that will continue to kill termites for about 6 weeks following the application. Termidor Foam will not harden.
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Asked by Alex from United States04/14/2014QTermidor Foam is it expanding like a sealing foam or is it an expanding foam that fills...
a hole and then dissipates after it fully expandsATermidor Foam is an expanding foam that will start to disspate after if fully expands and will leave behind a residual that will continue to kill termites for about 6 weeks following the application.
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Asked by Nisha from Miami, Fl08/03/2017QAfter how long should I wait to seal drilled holes where I sprayed the Termidor FOAM?
I sprayed the foam in the holes I drilled and the same day some came out with wings and died. I am treating a bedroom door and don't want them to get in to the bedroom. Can I close the drilled holes now so I don't have to worry or do I have to wait and how long?AIt is recommended that you wait until the Termidor FOAM has dissipated and dried completely before sealing the drilled holes. This could take 1-2 hours.
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Asked by Hfs from Mountain View, Ca09/21/2021QTermidor FOAM for open tunnels in Fence? How remove excess?
I read the label and SDS. In the SDS, it says "For fences, treat exposed surfaces where termites or ants are active (foam must dissipate or be removed prior to leaving area)." My fence is quite infested and tunnels are visible from the outside already. Normally I inject the foam into a hole, but in this case, do I just spread the foam along the visible tunnels? Also, what is meant by "foam must dissipate?" And what is considered "removed prior to leaving area?" Thanks much.AWhen treating fences with Termidor FOAM, you will inject the foam in to the holes and can use a putty knife or spatula to spread the foam if needed. The product label states the applicator must ensure the application dissipates completely into the wood so the foam is not left exposed for non target…
Read Full Answer »When treating fences with Termidor FOAM, you will inject the foam in to the holes and can use a putty knife or spatula to spread the foam if needed. The product label states the applicator must ensure the application dissipates completely into the wood so the foam is not left exposed for non target insects or animals. -
Asked by Ricky from New York04/15/2015QDoes temperature or moisture affect safety when using termidor foam?
I have active mud tube in the walls of my boiler room. I plan to inject the foam into the wall. The boiler room is always warm with the boiler or furnace running in there. Would higher temperatures cause the chemicals to be in the air as vapor? If I have a water leak in the boiler room and the water comes into contact with the foam, is that unsafe?AAs long as the product is not coming into contact with open flame or getting to extreme temperatures to hit a flash point (which is listed on the MSDS we have linked on the product page) there should be no harm. Also it will not vaporize or be an issue of water gets on it as it has moisture in it to…
Read Full Answer »As long as the product is not coming into contact with open flame or getting to extreme temperatures to hit a flash point (which is listed on the MSDS we have linked on the product page) there should be no harm. Also it will not vaporize or be an issue of water gets on it as it has moisture in it to begin with. The water if anything would dissapate the foam faster. -
Asked by Cory from Altadena, Ca12/06/2020QCan I use Termidor FOAM to treat the frame of a wood window?
I'm seeing termite pellets and wood damage at the bottom of a window. I would drill several holes into the edge of the wood window and inject the foam. How long should I wait before doing the paint prep and applying paint on the treated wood? I will want to paint over the drilled hole/foam to hide the treatment.AYes, you can use Termidor Foam in the window frame. You will need to drill into the infested area and apply the foam. Termidor FOAM expands rapidly creating a dry foam that can be applied in the voids, harborages, galleries, and nests where insects are found. The foam generated has an expansion ra…
Read Full Answer »Yes, you can use Termidor Foam in the window frame. You will need to drill into the infested area and apply the foam. Termidor FOAM expands rapidly creating a dry foam that can be applied in the voids, harborages, galleries, and nests where insects are found. The foam generated has an expansion ratio of 30:1. In about 5 seconds 1 oz. of a product becomes approximately 1 quart of foam. The foam will dissipate and dry clear, so you could paint anytime after the application has dried. -
Asked by Guy from United States07/06/2014QHow do you treat a Florida carpenter ant (bull ant) that is not wood destroying?
I have Florida carpenter ants nesting in voids where my patio roof meets the main roof of my house. These ants are winged males coming out in the evening at dusk. I killed as many as I could see with Raid Ant and Roach killer, but I am sure that the nests are alive and well deep in the voids. I looked them up on the web and these ants do not destroy hard wood and prefer voids in structures or soft wood. What can I treat them with?AIf you can get to the voids where you know the ants are nesting and trailing you could use a product like Termidor Foam to expand and reach as much of the nest as possible. Once the foam dissipates it will dry and leave behind a residual for a few weeks to transfer from one ant to the next to elimin…
Read Full Answer »If you can get to the voids where you know the ants are nesting and trailing you could use a product like Termidor Foam to expand and reach as much of the nest as possible. Once the foam dissipates it will dry and leave behind a residual for a few weeks to transfer from one ant to the next to eliminate the entire colony in the home. After eliminating the colony you will want to try and seal up as many entry points for the ants as possible for the next year. -
Asked by Robert from Vidalia, Ga08/01/2022QIs the expansion of Termidor FOAM harmful to antique furniture?
Will the expanding properties of the foam damage antique furniture? I'd hate to crack or split the door on my gr-grandmother's clock if this expanding foam is forceful.AThe consistency of the Termidor FOAM when expanding is similar to a high volume hair mousse that will disipate slowly after injected into the space. It is not a hard foaming expansion foam so should not cause damage to any doors or joints. Please view our How to Apply Termidor Foam Video for …
Read Full Answer »The consistency of the Termidor FOAM when expanding is similar to a high volume hair mousse that will disipate slowly after injected into the space. It is not a hard foaming expansion foam so should not cause damage to any doors or joints. Please view our How to Apply Termidor Foam Video for a quick demonstration of how the foam looks and is applied. For further technical information, please reach out to the manufacturer BASF at 770-985-9195 regarding this matter. -
Asked by Will from La Verne, Ca03/25/2015QTermidor Foam only last 6 weeks? How about the 10 years guarantee?
The foam will go away in 6 weeks but the treated area will be immune to termite for 10 years, right?AYes, Termidor SC will last 10 years in the soil as a barrier treatment because the Fipronil bonds to the soil. Termidor Foam is used to get direct contact to the active colonies inside the wall voids and will disapate over time (usually 6 weeks) How to Do a Termite Treatment
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Asked by Eugene from Coalinga Ca12/27/2013QHow can I kill termites in one wall.
I have dry wood termites in one short wall in my home. Can I kill them myself.AYou can kill the termites yourself! The easiest and most efficient way would be to use Termidor Foam. If there is no insulation in the wall then there's not many reasons for them to be in that wall void as the insulation would provide an area to nest. They may travel behind the wall voids but th…
Read Full Answer »You can kill the termites yourself! The easiest and most efficient way would be to use Termidor Foam. If there is no insulation in the wall then there's not many reasons for them to be in that wall void as the insulation would provide an area to nest. They may travel behind the wall voids but the main nest will not be behind it. They will most likely be using the studs as a food source and traveling up the sides of the studs. You will not foam the entire wall void, rather you will drill a hole close to the top of the ceiling/stud on either side of the stud. Once the holes are in place on each side, inject the foam into each hole for 5-10 seconds, allowing the foam to expand but slide down the sides of the studs where they would travel. If you are seeing them along the baseboard areas, drill holes every 8-10 inches apart across the area between studs, about an inch or 2 above the baseboard. Use the same injection rate for each hole and let dry. The Termidor Foam has some residual for about a month after it dissipates so if any are missed in the initial application the rest of the colony should be affected. f