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  • Asked by Marty
    03/05/2011
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    Does Termidor SC protect against the formosan termites?
    A

    Yes, Termidor SC will work for Formosan termites. Formosan termites are a species of subterranean termites and Termidor SC is labeled for subterranean termites. How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment

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  • Asked by Arnold
    04/21/2011
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    Can I use Termidor to treat bathtub drain trap if termites were present?
    A

    Yes, you can.  Termidor can be used indoors but only as a spot treatment where you have termites in a wall void or a plumbing access.  Typically on a bath trap you would pour 1 gallon of solution over the trap into the soil.

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  • Asked by Rudy
    04/21/2011
    Q
    Does Termidor work at home on scorpions?
    If sprayed on outside of home as a residual will it keep scorpions out?
    A

    Termidor is not labeled to treat scorpions and will not kill them quickly at all.  Therefore it will not prevent scorpions from getting in your home.  We recommend using Equil Lambda that is in our Scorpion Control Kit.  It has a much quicker kill than Termidor and will last longer ou…

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  • Asked by Supermex
    06/24/2011
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    Vegetables (tomatoes, chiles, squash etc) sprayed with Termidor SC, poison you if eaten?
    Does the Termidor SC seep into the ground and then penetrate the roots of vegetables thus poisoning them?
    A

    We are not sure if are asking if you can use Termidor SC on edible vegetables or if you accidentally treated near a garden, but Termidor SC should not under any circumstances be applied near or on anything edible.  You should keep Termidor treatments at least 10 feet away from any garden. …

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  • Asked by Scott from Virginia
    08/16/2011
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    What precautions do I need to take when applying Termidor SC?
    I will be applying Termidor SC by myself and I have a spray bottle and the correct mixing ready to be set up. How should I take precautions to protect myself during application. Should I wear certain clothing with face mask and head covered?
    A

    The best way to protect yourself when using any type of insecticide is to read and follow the product label. Page 2 of the Termidor SC product label specifically tells you what precautions need to be taken before, during and after the application. You only need to wear a face mask if you will be doi…

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  • Asked by Ram from Manvel, Tx 77578
    01/04/2012
    Q
    What product do you recommend to kill ghost ants inside and outside the house?
    I see ghost ants enter the house through weep holes around the house. They are also visible on the vegetation (vegetable and fruit trees) plants. Is there any product (in liquid) that can be applied inside and outside the house and the vegetation area.
    A

    The most effective way to get rid of ants will be to use a product that will not only kill the ants that actually come into contact with treated surfaces but will also be transferred back to the nest. There are a variety of liquid concentrates that work with a transfer effect such as Termidor SC, Ta

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  • Asked by Bob from Mahtomedi, Mn 55115
    05/04/2012
    Q
    I got a 20oz bottle of TERMIDOR from you for termites and notice on the label its also good for carpenter ants
    YOU RECOMMEND cARPENTER ANT KIT #2 W/dOMINION 2l AS THE BEST FOR THE APPLICATION....ARE EITHER OK FOR A PREVENTION JOB?
    A

    Both Termidor and Dominion work the same way and are great on ants.  We offer Dominion 2L in our carpenter ant kit mainly because it is cheaper than Termidor and many of our customers are looking for low cost alternatives.  Both products work great for carpenter ants.

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  • Asked by Bob
    01/28/2011
    Q
    How much Termidor SC do I mix in a four gallon back pack sprayer for ants around the foundation?
    A

    Termidor SC is labeled to be applied to the outside perimeter of your home only, 1 foot up onto the foundation and 1 foot out onto the ground.  So this equals a 2 foot band all the way around your home.  Typically, most homes only require one gallon of solution to go all the way around.&nb…

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  • Asked by Mike
    04/29/2011
    Q
    Termidor or Dominion Damage on Sprinkler Pipe?
    When trenching around the foundation before applying Termidor or Dominon, it is likely to expose the PVC sprinkler pipes. And the solution will touch directly the pipes when being applied to the trench. Will that do any damage to the pipes (for example chemical reaction between the PVC material and the liquid)? Thanks
    A

    You have nothing to worry about.  Termidor and Dominion are made to deal with dirt only and will not pose any threat at all to any pvc, copper, or metal pipes or wires in the ground.

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  • Asked by Kim
    07/12/2011
    Q
    I have a lemon & apple trees 3 feet from the foundation where the Termidor SC will be injected.
    Will fruit from these trees ever be safe to eat? Do I need to remove the trees? Or discard the fruit from the next season?
    A

    Termidor SC  bonds to the soil and does not move once it is applied.  Therefore, it can be applied where a well or garden is present as long as it is more than 10 feet away from the well or garden or tree.  We would suggest not applying Termidor SC along the side of the house that is …

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  • Asked by Andrew from Mesa Az
    08/29/2011
    Q
    Drilling at a 45 degree angle to gain access under the slab as well as trenching?
    I am told that I need to drill at a 45 degree angle so as to access the area behind the footer and under the slab. I am sure I can do this from inside the house with verticle holes but with carpet installed that is a no go unless I pull back the carpet which is doable. This 45 degree hole will also be done in areas where trenching is also done.
    A

    When using Termidor SC, drilling into the interior of a slab is NOT necessary if you are treating the outside perimeter of the home.  If you are trenching around the outside of the house and drilling through slabs attached to the house, then you do not have to drill interior slabs.  This i…

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  • Asked by John from Va
    04/27/2012
    Q
    Termidor in crawl space with block wall
    I had a major termite company treat my house years ago with Termidor. The way they treated it was inside the crawl space they drilled holes in the center of each lower cinder block, then went around and injected the chemical in each block. No trenching was done anywhere. I wish to redo an application myself for prevention as it has been many years now. Is this a proper way to treat the perimeter, and if I redo this myself want kind of volume would I want to put in each block ?
    A

    We would highly suggest trenching and treating instead of only treating inside the cinder block wall.  Termidor is meant to bond to soil and be applied into the ground.  It will not last very long just treating into the cinder block walls.  Cinder blocks are also very porous, so they …

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  • Asked by Bruce from Orinda, Ca (near Sf).
    03/26/2013
    Q
    Do you have advice for getting rid of difficult to access honey bee nests?
    We have a 40' long solar structure and honey bees have now made up nests between 2 X 6 structural members which has roofing on the top side and plywood underneath. The bees enter from the far side between the roofing which happens to be 20 ft. in the air and not easy to get to. I have drilled 1/4" holes thru the plywood on the underside and attached 6 ft. lengths of vinyl tubing thru which I have attempted to spray off the shelf insecticides and also a strong detergent solution. Even tried ammonia. But to no avail. Much as we love the bees we have leak repairs to be done and need new roofing and no one will go near. The bees also now sting children also. There are about 20 sections between the 2 x 6's and we must have at least 6 hives. My recent thought has been to fumigate then remove the plywood to remove the nests, but the bees have to be done-in somehow first. Your suggestions please, and thanks!
    A

    Honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony. You can locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. We are not sure what a solar structure is but if yo…

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  • Asked by Chris from Pembroke Pines. Fla
    05/15/2013
    Q
    How far apart should I drill holes and how high from the floor in a 4 inch wall to treat for termites?
    I need to treat the wall between my bath and kitchen and the wall between two bedrooms using Termidor SC.
    A

    When injecting Termidor into the walls you want to drill about 6 inches from the floor surface and between every wooden stud down the entire length of the wall. Please let us know if you have any other questions.

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  • Asked by Al from Paramus Nj
    06/01/2013
    Q
    Can you use Termidor SC for carpenter ants
    Is termidor suitable against carpenter ants and what is the mixture ratio
    A

    Yes, Termidor will treat carpenter ants. You want to mix .80 fl oz. for each gallon of water. Please follow the label instructions as Termidor is only labeled as an ant treatment to be used above ground to the exterior foundation walls of your house, creating a treated area of protection for excell…

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  • Asked by Robert from United States
    06/14/2013
    Q
    When using Termidor SC, how wide should the 6" deep trench be at bottom, would V shape be OK? How far out?
    Recently purchased the product from you.
    A

    The trench around the home should be 6" deep by 6" wide right up against the foundation of the home when applying Termidor SC.

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  • Asked by Chris from United States
    10/03/2013
    Q
    Is there a time a year that is better to treat for termites than another?
    I'm considering using the barrier method.
    A

    The best time  to treat for termties is after the winter in the spring. That is because it is easiest to apply a termiticide like Termidor SC when the ground is softer than when the groudn is frozen. Also, peak activity usually starts right as the winter is ending and into the spring. It rea…

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  • Asked by Eddie from Arnold, Ca
    10/04/2013
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    Can Termidor SC be sprayed on fire wood and is it safe to burn after treatment
    A

    No, you would not want to burn any wood that has been treated with Termidor SC or any other insecticide. The manufacturers do not recommend this. Any insecticide should not be breathed in, and when burned these toxins can become airborne. It would be suggested to not burn the wood.  Termidor …

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  • Asked by Samiul from Pomona Ca
    02/22/2014
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    Can I use Termidor SC in my attic?
    Can I spray Termidor SC in my attic and crawl space directly on the wood via a sprayer? If so, what is the ratio? I am planning to dig around my house with a shovel in addition to this.
    A

    Termidor SC cannot be used to spray open areas inside your home or in the crawl space. Termidor SC can only be used inside of wall voids for indoors use.

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  • Asked by Scott from Harahan, La
    05/22/2014
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    What is the best way to get Termidor SC into the pre-existing holes in concrete around foundation.
    Can I use a regular garden sprayer or will a funnel fitted into the existing holes serve the purpose. Or do I need some type of professional sprayer to insure complete coverage.
    A

    Good news! Applying Termidor SC into drilled holes does not require a professional sprayer. You can apply it through a funner in each hole or use a pumpo sprayer to pump the solution in.

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