We would not recommend applying Termidor FOAM while pets and/or children are in the treatment area, they should be out of the area during application until dry. Once the product has dried completely, it is safe for pets to return to the area.
When applying Termidor FOAM you will want to wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves, closed toed shoes, googles if there is any chance of the product getting into your eyes, and some sort of respirator when applying to areas that are not well ventilated such as indoors
Termidor Foam can be applied to wall voids where suspected termite or ant activity is found, and as long as you are not drilling into the wires behind the wall, the foam would have no impact on the materials it may come into contact with besides the termites.
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.
Termidor Foam can be applied to voids for spot applications as directed.
Yes, Termidor FOAM is able to ship to California.
No, Termidor SC cannot be used to refill Termidor FOAM as the Termidor SC is a suspended concentrate and Termidor Foam is a Ready to Use foam.
Termidor SC can be applied as a foam application as directed on page 16 of the product label using a foaming agent and Foamer Sprayer.
Termidor FOAM should be applied into the drilled holes. 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.
Termidor FOAM and other aerosol products have a shelf life of 2 -3 years, if stored in a temperature stable environment, in a cool dry area away from any direct sunlight.
You will not want to apply another insecticide over the areas treated with Termidor FOAM for atleast 6-8 weeks. Termidor Foam is a non repellent so other insecticides will interfere with it's ability to transfer through the colony.
If this area has been previously treated, wait the recommended time per that product label before apply Termidor Foam and yes, the same holes can be used.
Termidor FOAM can be used in localized areas to treat for active termites in flooring by using the holes already in the wood from termites or by drilling directly into the areas and injecting the foam. FUSE Foam contains both Imidacloprid and Fipronil so double treating the same areas with Termidor Foam would not be needed.
BoraCare would be an alternative option for termites in wood flooring for both active termites and/or for preventative termite treatments. BoraCare absorbs completely throughout the wood and will last the entire life of wood however it can only be applied to raw untreated wood that is not painted,stained or sealed. Sufaces would need to be sanded down to the bare wood or injected into holes drilled into the wood.
View our Drywood Termite Guide for more information.
When using Taurus SC for the termite trench method, the application should have atleast 24 hrs to dry before any rainfall is expected.
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.
Termidor FOAM comes in a ready to use formulation whereas Termidor SC is a liquid concentrate that has to be diluted with water, so that is the reason the percentage of active ingredient is different. You can absolutely add a foaming agent to Termidor SC, but both products would render the same results.
Yes, all drilled holes in commonly occupied areas into which Termidor FOAM has been applied should be plugged. Per the product label in Application Instructions on page 3 the manufacturer states that all holes should be filled with appropriate putty or suitable material.
Termidor FOAM can be used to treat inside where you can directly spot treat active infestations and Termidor SC would be used in a trench (and in drilled holes in concrete) around the home. We have a step by step guide that will walk you through how to do your own termite trenching treatment.
When performing a spot treatment behind a wall, it is very important to drill directly into the affected stud and foam into the termite galleries as well as the void on either side of the stud. You will not foam the entire void with Termidor Foam, 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. Foam is preferred because it has the ability to expand and travel deep into the termite galleries, cracks and crevices, and wall void much better, which does provide better coverage than liquids. It should not cause any staining if used as directed.
Termidor Foam uses a non repellent active ingredient Fipronil. Thiis active ingredient works slow because it allows the active to transfer between termites so it can spread throughout killing more than just the termites that come in contact with the residual.
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.
We would not recommend use of a product like Termidor Foam in the kitchen for treating ants. You may want to use an ant bait gel instead. Our Indoor Ant Kit would help cover the ants dietary needs of sugar and protein, as well as an insecticide you can spray around baseboards, cracks, crevices and any other entry points including under the kitchen sink. We also have a great Ant Treatment Guide that can help guide you to effectively get rid of these ants.
Termidor FOAM is only used when you are directly spot treating active infestations, this would involve drilling right into the infested wood and using the tip to inject.
