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Asked by Sean from Nc

05/21/2018

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How frequently can I use Termidor SC?
When applying one foot up on the foundation and one foot out on the soil for outdoor insect control (not termites), what is the frequency of application/ how often?

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You can use Termidor SC twice a year at a rate of 0.8 oz (0.06% finished solution) per gallon of water or up to 4 times a year at a rate of 0.4 oz (0.03% finished solution) per gallon of water. If you decide to use it twice a year, you can apply it on a window of 4-6 months. If you decide to use it …
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You can use Termidor SC twice a year at a rate of 0.8 oz (0.06% finished solution) per gallon of water or up to 4 times a year at a rate of 0.4 oz (0.03% finished solution) per gallon of water. If you decide to use it twice a year, you can apply it on a window of 4-6 months. If you decide to use it four times a year, you can apply it every 2 months starting in March/Spring.

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Asked by Jerome from Tappahannock, Virginia

09/11/2016

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Do I have to apply Termidor SC under house or just around outside perimeter?
If I have termites under house, will applying on outside also kill the active termites that may be on the inside of foundation as well as in walls. My house is a 24x76, so how much treatment would I need? Does Termidor SC come in larger quantity?

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Termidor SC does come in a 78oz bottle for licensed applicators. If you can get inside of the foundation through for example a crawlspace Termidor SC should be applied in a trench like around the outside perimeter. One 20oz bottle treats 60 linear feet of trenching.

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Asked by Pola from Alice Tx, 78332

03/28/2012

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How long does it take for Termidor SC to dry?
Like when u have under your house sprayed with termidor

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Termidor SC is a water based product and it will dry in the same amount of time as it would take water to dry. If Termidor SC is applied under your home it can take several hours to dry because the ventilation is usually poor and the sun cannot reach the area.

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Asked by Ruben

04/01/2010

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Will Termidor SC kill wasps?
I have a pesky wasp that just started flying around my kids wooden swing set. Will it damage the wood or leave a residue that can hurt my kids?

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Yes, Termidor SC will kill wasps and it is labeled for wasps. However, Termidor SC is also labeled to only be used on a structure or immediately around the foundation of a structure. So, while it will not damage or harm the wood of the swing set it is not labeled to be used there. You can use a…
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Yes, Termidor SC will kill wasps and it is labeled for wasps. However, Termidor SC is also labeled to only be used on a structure or immediately around the foundation of a structure. So, while it will not damage or harm the wood of the swing set it is not labeled to be used there. You can use a pyrethrin product such as Wasp Freeze to knockdown the wasps that are currently buzzing around. We do not recommend spraying anything directly onto swing sets as the children will come in repeat contact with the insecticides. Finding the wasp nest and treating it directly would be the most effective treatment. Some species of wasps can also be baited. You can set out an empty tuna fish can and see if the wasps are attracted to it. If the wasps are attracted to it, you can try baiting with our Yellow Jacket Bait Station Kit.

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Asked by J.

05/28/2011

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Can Termidor be applied to trees?
Can Termidor be applied to the base of trees and knot holes that have formed from prior pruning that contain evidence of carpenter ant activity?

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Unfortunately we can only recommend what is allowed on the product label. Termidor is only labeled to be applied around the foundation of the house and is not supposed to be applied farther away from the foundation than 1 foot. That being said, Termidor is not harmful to trees or plants.…
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Unfortunately we can only recommend what is allowed on the product label. Termidor is only labeled to be applied around the foundation of the house and is not supposed to be applied farther away from the foundation than 1 foot. That being said, Termidor is not harmful to trees or plants. We do sell Advance Carpenter Ant Granular Bait that is very popular for broadcasting in the yard and around tree trunks where carpenter ants are nesting.

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Asked by Dennis

05/02/2011

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Does Termidor SC affect painted/stained wood surfaces?

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Termidor SC is a water-based product and should not damage any surface that water itself wouldn't damage.

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Asked by Callouwien

07/27/2013

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How well does Termidor SC work with brown recluse spiders?
We purchased a 100 year old home and there is a major infestation of brown recluse. Any help would be appreciated.

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Termidor SC is labeled for brown recluse spiders but you would only be able to use the product outside. Termidor SC does not have an immediate knockdown but instead uses a delayed reaction kill which makes it especially effective for social insects like ants, termites and certain species of …
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Termidor SC is labeled for brown recluse spiders but you would only be able to use the product outside. Termidor SC does not have an immediate knockdown but instead uses a delayed reaction kill which makes it especially effective for social insects like ants, termites and certain species of wasps. The hardest part of getting rid of the brown recluse is finding them since they like to remain hidden. Cyper WP would be a great choice for indoor and outdoor spider control. The active ingredient in Cyper WP is cypermethrin, which is known to be one of the top choices for spider control. Spraying Cyper WP will also help to get rid of the insects that spiders feed on and that will help to stop new spiders from moving in. Indoors, spray around all baseboards, door frames, window frames, under appliances, in closets and storage rooms and in areas where utilities enter into the structure. Outdoors you should spray around the bottom of the foundation, on the ground adjacent to the foundation, door frames, window frames and places where the utilities enter into the structure. We have included Cyper in our spider control kit, which also contains glue boards to help monitor the infestation (and help catch the spiders too).

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Asked by Sari

05/17/2010

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It rained right after we applied Termidor, do we need to re-do the application?
We dug a trench and applied Termidor around the perimeter of our above ground pool. It unexpectedly rained about 6 hours later. The rain was a light, but continuous. Do we need to re dig the trench and do it again?

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You should not have to re-dig and apply the Termidor if it was a light rain, even if it was continuous. As long as you covered the trench back up after the application and it had a few hours to set you should be fine. If the trench was not re-covered and it was left open, then it would b…
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You should not have to re-dig and apply the Termidor if it was a light rain, even if it was continuous. As long as you covered the trench back up after the application and it had a few hours to set you should be fine. If the trench was not re-covered and it was left open, then it would be receommended to re-do the treatment.

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Asked by Barb from Hillsborough, Nc

09/27/2011

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What do you have that is safe to spray on the outside walls of a house for ants?
I have little ants that are climbing and entering the outside walls of my house. I know I can use the sprays on the foundation. Is there something I can put on the stained wood?

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We recommend using a water based insecticide such as Termidor SC. Termidor is the # 1 choice for ant control around the outside of your home. (Termidor SC is for outside use only.) Termidor is a non-repellent insecticide that also has a transfer effect. That means that ants cannot tell that the T…
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We recommend using a water based insecticide such as Termidor SC. Termidor is the # 1 choice for ant control around the outside of your home. (Termidor SC is for outside use only.) Termidor is a non-repellent insecticide that also has a transfer effect. That means that ants cannot tell that the Termidor is there and will walk right over it and then pick the product up on their bodies and inadvertently carry it back to the colony. Then, through normal social interaction, the ants spread the Termidor and wipe out the colony. Termidor only needs to be applied two times per year and is effective for a wide variety of insects including ants, centipedes, roaches, spiders, silverfish, wasps and many other nuisance insects.

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Asked by Junior

10/06/2010

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Termidor reads .06,.09 and .125 dilution, which concentration is standard?
Dominion 2L also reads about 0.05% and 0.1% concentration, what determines the percentage of concentration you should use?

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The standard concentration of Termidor SC for termite treatments is 0.06% or 0.80 of an ounce per gallon of water. The standard concentration for Dominion 2L for termite treatments is 0.10% or 0.60 fluid oz. per gallon of water.

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Asked by John from Dallas, Tx

05/18/2015

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Will Termidor SC kill fire ants?

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If you spray a good barrier around the foundation of the home with Termidor it will technically control any species of ant that would crawl across it. You can treat 1 foot up on the side of the home, and 1 foot out on the ground, as well as around any other entry point for the ants like windows, do…
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If you spray a good barrier around the foundation of the home with Termidor it will technically control any species of ant that would crawl across it. You can treat 1 foot up on the side of the home, and 1 foot out on the ground, as well as around any other entry point for the ants like windows, doors and where pipes or wires enter the home. The ants will walk across the Termidor, pick it up unknowingly, and take it back to the nest to eliminate them at the source. Please see our Fire Ant Treatment Guide for recommendations on how best to treat for this pest.

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Asked by Hayes from Monroe, Ga

08/20/2013

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What size hole should I drill in the concrete slab adjacent to foundation to apply Termidor SC?
I need to treat a concrete patio and walkway adjacent to the slab of the house. If I drill a hole each foot, how much liquid will I put in each hole? What kind of funnel do I use?

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The hole needs to be 1/2 inch. You can use funnels found at a local discount store to apply the Termidor SC into the holes. You should drill a hole every 10-12 inches apart and disperse 4 gallons of solution evenly every 10 feet.

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Asked by Steve from Austin, Texas

10/04/2013

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I am a homeowner in Texas. Is it legal for me to buy and apply Termidor around my home? Thanks, Steve
The label on the 20 oz bottle says "For sale to, use and storage only by individuals/firms licensed or registered by the state to apply termitcide and/or general pest control products." product? I just want to be sure. Thanks, Steve

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Some product labels do say for licensed pest professional use only but that is just the manufacturers wording and it is not law. The manufacturer would like to limit the purchase of the product to Pro's only because of course they will make more money on the products if they can only be sold to …
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Some product labels do say for licensed pest professional use only but that is just the manufacturers wording and it is not law. The manufacturer would like to limit the purchase of the product to Pro's only because of course they will make more money on the products if they can only be sold to a select few. Each individual state gets to decide if a product can be used in the state and if so if they will restrict its use to professionals. On our website you will see several product that say "cannot be sold to NY, CT or other states and those are states that have restricted the use of the product by individuals. Other states do allow you to sue the product, but only on your own property. You cannot use the products to treat other peoples property for profit unless you are licensed. We are fully licensed to sell the products you see on our site and we are over seen by the department of agriculture.

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Asked by Nam from Gilbert, Az

10/17/2013

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How many bottles of Termidor SC do I need to treat my house?
Hi, I have 1550 sq ft house. I want to use a .09 solution. Approximately how many bottles of the termidor SC 20 oz bottle do I need? Thanks

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You must find out how many lineal feet you have around the outside or your home. Unfortunately, the square footage just will not tell us how much you really have to treat. To find how many lineal you have, measure around the front, back and each side of your home. Add up the measurements and no…
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You must find out how many lineal feet you have around the outside or your home. Unfortunately, the square footage just will not tell us how much you really have to treat. To find how many lineal you have, measure around the front, back and each side of your home. Add up the measurements and now you will have the total lineal feet. Use 4 gallons of finished solution per 10 lineal feet around the house. For Example: A home with 200 lineal feet around the foundation would require 4 bottles of Termidor SC. Most homes require at least 4 bottles. For Termite control Termidor SC is mixed at a rate of .80 fl oz. for each gallon of water used and each 20 oz bottle will make 24 gallons of solution and treats 60 lineal feet of trenching.

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Asked by Bill from St. Petersburg

06/10/2014

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Is Termidor SC a concentrate? How much square foot per bottle?

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Termidor SC is a liquid termiticide that comes in a 20 oz concentrated bottle that makes 24 gallons of finished solution. The square footage per bottle will depend on how you are using it. If you are diluting it to be used as a general insect barrier spray around your foundation, then each gallon …
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Termidor SC is a liquid termiticide that comes in a 20 oz concentrated bottle that makes 24 gallons of finished solution. The square footage per bottle will depend on how you are using it. If you are diluting it to be used as a general insect barrier spray around your foundation, then each gallon you mix up at the .8 ounce rate will cover roughly 1000 sq/ft. So you are looking at a total of 20,000 sq/ft for the whole bottle. If you are doing a termite trench treatment, each 20 ounce bottle will cover 60 lineal feet. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

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Asked by Rita from San Diego, Ca

05/20/2019

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Can Termidor SC be used in the attic and in California?
I live in Southern California, my home has drywood termite. What is the dose I should use to kill drywood termite in attic?

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Termidor SC can be shipped to California but it cannot be used for indoor applications. Since you have drywood termites in the attic, the most recommended product for your situation would be Bora-Care. Bora-Care is applied to raw wood for termite control and it will penetrate the entire piece of woo…
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Termidor SC can be shipped to California but it cannot be used for indoor applications. Since you have drywood termites in the attic, the most recommended product for your situation would be Bora-Care. Bora-Care is applied to raw wood for termite control and it will penetrate the entire piece of wood and erradicate an active infestation as well as preserve it. The great thing about Bora Care is that it is natural, last for the entire life of the wood (never goes away), and dries completely clear. Termidor would not be recommended because it doesn't penetrate wood and injections directly into the affected wood would be neccessary for treatment and it doesn't last very long.

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Asked by Mike from El Paso, Tx

10/21/2015

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Can Termidor SC kill german roaches?

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As Termidor SC is labeled roaches outside only. We would advise using Demon WP as a residual spray and to look at our How to Get Rid of German Roaches Guide that provides excellent information on how to treat for german roaches and gives instructions on what products to use and how to apply them…
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As Termidor SC is labeled roaches outside only. We would advise using Demon WP as a residual spray and to look at our How to Get Rid of German Roaches Guide that provides excellent information on how to treat for german roaches and gives instructions on what products to use and how to apply them.

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Asked by Paul from Dunnegan, Mo

11/03/2015

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How do you apply Termidor SC on a brick house; do I drill holes in the brick?
I also need to know how to apply in the ground next to the building to get 10 year life out of it.

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We would need more information as to how your home is constructed to know where you may think you need to drill on your brick of your home. Normally, horizontal drilling through brick is not needed unless you have a hollow block wall leading into a basement that you need to treat on the inside. You …
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We would need more information as to how your home is constructed to know where you may think you need to drill on your brick of your home. Normally, horizontal drilling through brick is not needed unless you have a hollow block wall leading into a basement that you need to treat on the inside. You would follow the instructions laid out at the link below to our Termite Treatment Guide on how to do a trench around the foundation of your home with Termidor to get the 10 year protection from subterranean termites. Any areas you have concrete against the foundation (i.e., patio, sidewalk, driveway/garage) where you can't trench, you would need to drill a hole every 12 inches across and treat the soil below the concrete. These instructions are also laid out in the guide and product label of Termidor SC which you can find a link to under the Product Documents section on the Termidor SC page. Termite Treatment Guide http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/subterranean-termite-treatment-guide-a-478.html

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Asked by John from Ca

11/22/2015

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Can you mix Termidor SC and Timbor together? Will it harm anything?

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Termidor SC and Timbor are used for two different purposes. Termidor SC is generally a ground treatment, while Timbor is used to treat wood directly. Mixing two insecticides together could potentially cause a resistance with pests. It would basically be like doubling up on a product, and that is unn…
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Termidor SC and Timbor are used for two different purposes. Termidor SC is generally a ground treatment, while Timbor is used to treat wood directly. Mixing two insecticides together could potentially cause a resistance with pests. It would basically be like doubling up on a product, and that is unnecessary. Moreover, Termidor is only labeled for spot application to wood where there are active termite infestations; it cannot be broadcast over the wood and would not be absorbed into it the way Timbor will. It is recommended that you follow the label when using any professional products.

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Asked by Kay from Tarpon, Fl

10/22/2016

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I drilled holes every 14 inches in concrete slabs around my house. How much Termidor SC should I put in the holes?

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Termidor SC should be applied at a rate of 1/2 gallon per hole drilled every 10-12 inches. It is still applied as 4 gallons over 10 lineal feet like with the trench.

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