Termidor FOAM Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Will from San Dimas, Ca

03/25/2015

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Cannot send to CA. So what should i use?
I live in CA where the Termidor Foam cannot be sold. So can I use Termidor sc instead? What do I use to inject and where do I inject the liquid SC into the wall? Will it work just as well as the foam if used correctly?

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An alternative termiticide foam that is able to be shipped to California is Premise Foam. Whenever you are treating termites, you should treat them directly by drilling a hole through the Sheetrock and into the stud or wood they are in. It will expand and fill the void so that it can contact all surfaces and then evaporate leaving behind a residual that will last several weeks. Using Termidor SC as the liquid, you would apply the same way, it would just be a liquid and not a foam.

Depending on the type of termites you are treating for will be a big factor as well. Take a look at our Termite Control Page to help identify if you have Drywood, Dampwood or Subterranean Termites.

If you are treating for Subterranean termites you will most likely not be able to eliminate the population with just a foam in the walls as they are coming from the soil under and outside your home. Even if you could eliminate the entire population with the Premise Foam. It normally takes a full 90 days to see an entire colony destroyed and no more signs of activity. We highly recommend you look over our article and videos on "How To Do A Termite Treatment" to see how you should accurately be eliminating the termites and properly protecting your home from any future infestations. The method described in that article is going to save you time and money in the long run. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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Asked by Curt from Knoxville, Tn

10/22/2013

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For injecting thru baseboard into wall voids, what size hole is best? Is it better to take the black tip off

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Termidor Foam should be applied into approximately a 1/8" - 1/4" hole dispersed through the black tip on the injection tube of the can. Please let us know if you need anything else. 866.581.7378

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Asked by Ralph from Cinti, Oh

12/04/2013

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Tips please for use of foam in an exterior lower level (walk-out) insulated wall that is insulated
Detected active termites upon removal of baseboard; which had been damaged. Upon removal found active termites and damage to inside of baseboard and some to exterior of drywall behind it.

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If you have drywood termites, you should drill holes into the galleries and inject a product like Termidor Foam to eliminate the colony. You will only be injecting the foam into the studs and around where the activity is, not filling the entire wall void.

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Asked by Edward from Boca Raton, Fl

05/23/2015

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How long after treatment before wood restoration can begin?
I have a couple fascia boards which were damaged by dampwood termites. The damage is limited, and the boards are not structural members, just cosmetic. An inch or so of one board was destroyed and must be rebuilt. I am planning to restore the damaged wood using a commercially available epoxy product. How long after I treat with Termidor Foam can I begin the restoration process? Thank you.

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If you used the Termidor Foam to eliminate a colony in there, and you know the entire colony is now dead, you can start the restoration process as soon as you would like. If the colony has not died off yet or you are not sure, make sure adequate time has been given to let the product work before starting the restoration process.

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Asked by Edward from Boca Raton, Fl

05/26/2015

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How 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.

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Termidor 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 Nadia from Sd, Ca

01/08/2016

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How to apply Termidor Foam inside a house that has insulation?

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If you have termites, you should drill holes into the galleries and inject Termidor Foam to directly eliminate the colony. You will only be injecting the foam into the studs and around where the activity is, not filling the entire wall void. Please see the video for direct nest treatment in our Termite Treatment Guide.

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Asked by Lh from Wauchula, Florida

05/15/2016

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Is the foam generated by Termidor FOAM water-based?
Is foam absorbed by the wood when injected into a stud?

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Yes, Termidor FOAM is a water-based foam, however it is considered a dry foam, meaning it has a very small water content and will not be absorbed into wood studding or insulation.

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Asked by Beverly from Scottsdale

11/12/2016

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I do I treat with Termidor FOAM for Termites in garage only?
I see 2 termite paths on one wall of my garage. The other side of the wall is interior of my house. The house is concrete slab. Should I treat the whole house with Termidor injections 1 foot apart or should I just treat the garage. Is it necessary to treat every year?

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We do recommend that you spot treat the area you have seen with the activity using Termidor FOAM. We also recommend that you treat around the outside perimeter of the foundation with Termidor SC. Please refer to our Termite Guide for helpful tips and application videos.

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Asked by Hayden

04/26/2017

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Once the can is open do I have to use the full can or can I save Termidor FOAM and use it for a later date?

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Yes, Termidor FOAM should have a shelf life of about 1-2 years.

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Asked by Rhonda from Kansas City, Mo

07/15/2013

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Can the Termidor Foam be injected into the holes in a live tree for carpenter ants?

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Termidor Foam will treat for carpenter ants if injected directly where they are infesting as directed on the product label. However, since you are treating a live tree we recommend using Maxforce Carpenter Ant Bait Gel. We have had lots of customers use this product in live trees with carpenter ants and have had much success.

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Asked by Deborah from Hilton Head Island, Sc

01/27/2015

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power post beetles in columns
I have four 11ft h by 2ft Ida x 6 ft circumference hollow wood columns that need treatment for power post beetles. It is cost prohibitive to sand down all the columns and treat with Boracare. Is this product an option? How would you suggest I apply and how much needed per column?

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Termidor Foam is labeled to be used for powder post beetles and how much you need will depend really on how many holes you actually have to treat. As this product does not penetrate into the wood you will need to treat each individual hole. The foam generated has an expansion ratio of 30:1. In about 5 seconds 1 oz. of product becomes approximately 1 quart of foam. Another option would be to still use the Boracare or Jecta and drill into the wood and inject it, as it will penetrate into the wood.

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Asked by Laura from Bossier City, La

05/29/2015

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How to use Termidor Foam on Carpenter Ants in my ceiling
For a couple of weeks, I have seen residue of something in my ceiling. Turns out it's carpenter ants- I have found a few dead on the floor and seen 2 or 3 climbing up the wall to a gap between the drywall and the molding. Upon looking outside, there is a small hole in my roof (shingles) at the very corner that probably made it easy for them to get in without even making any holes. Could I spray the foam into the hole in the roof, or should I drill holes from the inside drywall? I can't tell if they are in the insulation in the roof, or in the insulation of the exterior wall of the house- but my exterior walls are brick.

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Termidor Foam will treat for carpenter ants if injected into the bored holes. 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 product becomes approximately 1 quart of foam.

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Asked by Amy from Billerica, Ma

04/21/2016

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What if I'm only treating part of a termite infestation with Termidor Foam?
I know there are termites in one area of a wall. I can't see where else they are, but no doubt they are also in other cavities. If I treat with foam in one area, but miss a bunch of other areas that they are in, am I going to disrupt the group and make them move to a new spot...something I DON'T want to do. I am doing the ground treatment, but I'm suspicious that they may have a satellite nest in a damp area of wall. Renovation of that wall will not start for 6-8 weeks and I'd like to treat before opening it up. I don't want them moving house to a new spot if I disrupt them with foam but don't foam most of them. Thoughts?

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Termidor Foam, just like the liquid Termidor SC, is a non repellent formulation. This means that when spot treating in voids where you believe there is activity, the termites will not detect the product and it will not cause them to move. If you are doing a soil treatment as well this will take care of the colony as well and will transfer to the ones within the home.

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Asked by Justin from Dry Fork

07/31/2017

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Does Termidor FOAM remain active on termite mud tubes for 5-10 years?
Just trying to figure out if spraying a active tube is benificial . I sprayed a termite highway and termites with Termidor FOAM by breaking the highway. Several termites began rebuilding. 8 hours later the hole was fixed. Just wondering how long the foam last on the mud tubes. On a side note i trenched and drilled the house today.

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Termidor FOAM will last for about 6 weeks after application. It is really meant more for spot applications in wall voids indoors. If you trenched outdoors with Termidor SC, this will eliminate the entire colony within 90 days.

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Asked by Sean from San Francisco

11/21/2017

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I have a couple of exterior casing pieces that are termite damaged. Should I cut out and replace these pieces, or is it better to use the Termidor Foam?

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Termidor FOAM could be used to spot treat the active infestation in the wood or you could just remove and replace depending on the level of infestation. It can take up to 90 days to completely kill a colony depending on the termite type and size of the colony.

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Asked by Justin from Mobile Alabama

08/06/2018

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Could Termidor FOAM be used to foam under a small porch?
I have a concrete slab house with small 6x5 concrete front porch. Termites are where porch meets the front door at the threshold. Would liquid be better? I feel foam would fill all voids. Can I use both liquid and foam termidor for this problem. If so, which should I use first. Thank you very much for your time.

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Yes, Termidor FOAM can be applied into the wood. If possible, we also recommend to trench around the porch and apply Termidor SC.

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Asked by Mark from Phoenix

09/02/2013

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foaming in walls
yes i just did a termidor perimeter treatment found one live tube on stem-wall i'm worried about whats going on inside my interior walls if there's cracks in foundation haven't seen anything in here should i make a preemptive strike i saw where the foam only lasts 6 weeks but i don't see why it should degrade in wall with no rain or moisture on it. i had pro,s shoot premise in around water lines about five years ago but i was thinking maybe i should have more coverage thank-you mark greenland

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If you know where an active infestation is, you should indeed direct treat with the Termidor Foam. The foam will only last for about 6 weeks because it is not bonding with soil molecules. This bonding makes the active ingredient last for many years vs several weeks. Premise does only give you about 5 years of coverage.

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Asked by Linda from Lodi, Ca

04/08/2014

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Need an indoor localized spot treatment product for Drywood Termites.
I live in California and wanted to get the Termidore Foam for a local indoor treatment of Drywood termites. You apparently don't sell this to California. What would you recommend?

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The Alpine Ant and Termite Foam would be a fantastic option to perform spot treatments and it is for sale to California residents. Alpine Ant and Termite Foam comes from a new line of Reduced Risk Non-Repellent products which means effective pest control with a safer active ingredient.

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Asked by Bryan from Oxnard, Ca

02/03/2015

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Foam Leaks back under Cap while injecting
When I press the cap to inject the foam it leaks back under the cap and covers the can and my hands. Is this correct or did I get a dud cap or am I using it wrong. I ended up just taking the cap off and using the actual can and top as the applicator.

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It could or could not be a defective can. Please call us Mon-Fri 9-5 EST. We would like to help trouble shoot with you and find a solution to this problem. We appreciate your business and look forward to speaking with you soon!

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Asked by Chandra from Lamarque, Texas

05/11/2015

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How to use if I see mud piles inside home
Piles at the top of windows near ceiling do I spray from floor up or from ceiling down

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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 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.

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