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  • Asked by Stacey from Gardena, Ca
    07/14/2018
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    No soil around house to use Termidor SC
    I live in a back house and it's concrete all around the house with a small area of grass in the back. But even the grass is separated from the house with a tile patio Th at is about 2 feet distance. Does this stuff work only if put in soil? It can't be sprayed maybe up against the house directly? Thanks for any info you can provide.
    A

    Termidor SC does need to be applied directly to soil.  If you have concrete up against the foundation around the home you would need to drive every 10-12 inches through it and inject/spray ½ gallon into every hole as outlined in our Prevention guide here

    If concrete such as a carport slab or sidewalk is against the foundation in the area where you need to treat, you will be required to drill through the concrete to apply the termiticide solution to the soil. Using the hammer drill with a 1/2" x 18" concrete drill bit, drill holes every 12" into the concrete along the foundation wall.

    You are not only drilling through just the concrete here, but also as deep as you can into the dirt. The deeper the better. Once the holes are drilled, you fill at the same rate you did the trench, 4 gallons per 10 feet. If you drilled the holes 12 inches apart, then you would have 10 holes over 10 feet that you are trying to fill with 4 gallons. This works out to be a little less than half a gallon per hole. To fill these I would recommend using the one gallon sprayer on a "pin stream" setting so you can force the liquid down the hole and not splash it everywhere. You can also use a funnel and pour the termiticide down the holes. It is difficult to get 4 gallons per 10 feet in the holes, so it is important that you use a long drill bit, at least 18" long so you can bore out enough dirt to hold the termiticide. Sometimes the ground is slow to soak up the termiticide you place in the holes. You may need to fill the holes, then go work on something else for an hour, come back and fill them again, go work on something else... 3 to 4 times to get the proper amount down the holes. Once the holes are filled all you need to do is patch them with a concrete patch filler you can buy at a home improvement or hardware store or you can use our Trebor plugs that will close the hole with no concrete mess.

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  • Asked by Ross from Anaheim, Ca
    08/30/2018
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    Is Termidor the best in hose end sprayer insecticide for the lawn and flower beds?
    Specifically for ants.
    A

    Termidor SC  should not be applied through a hose end applicator for application to the lawn and flower beds for ant control. It should only be sprayed a couple of times a year directly up against the foundation of the strucutres on the property (1 ft and 1 ft out). We would recommend using Arilon Insecticide.  It can be used around the perimeter of the home and you could expand the band around the perimeter, for example: you can spray 3 feet up on the foundation and 7 feet out. The active can also be transferred from one ant to another and can be used for direct mound treatments if necessary, as well as surfaces commonly used by ants for foraging such as outdoor edges/frames of windows, doors, utility penetrations, roof lines or eaves, and other structural edges may also be treated. In addition to exterior structural elements, outdoor nesting sites such as refuse collection areas, flower/mulch beds, adjacent tree holes, surrounding turf areas, crawl spaces, or other nest/ foraging sites, and foraging trails can be treated.

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  • Asked by Joe from Charleston Wv
    07/30/2013
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    If you sprayed your yard with Termidor SC will it kill your grass?
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    Termidor SC should not have an effect on your lawn but please be aware that this product can only be used on or immediately adjacent to a structure, it is not labeled to be used out in the yard.
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  • Asked by Brian from Los Angeles
    09/06/2013
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    What are the best treatment for dry wood termites on stained decks & fencing?
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    Both Termidor SC (fipronil for termites) and Bora-Care will work, but Bora-Care is typically the better one to use for this situation. Termidor SC is not a wood treatment product, so for it to work you have to drill holes EXACTLY where the termites are and it has to touch the termites to work.  If you miss where they are, it will not work.  Also, Termidor SC does not really have any residual in the wood, so after you treat inside the wood with Termidor SC and it dries, that wood is exposed for future termite and beetle infestations.

    Termidor: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termidor-sc-p-184.html

    Bora-Care is usually the preferred choice if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood.  Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus.  Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood.  When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die.  No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see.  The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again.

    Bora-Care:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/boracare-p-100.html

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  • Asked by Sam from Gilbert, Az
    10/11/2013
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    How do I spray Termidor after I drilled a hole in the concrete slab?
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    You can apply Termidor SC in drilled holes using funnels and pouring the finished solution into the holes. It would take you a long time if you were spraying the product in the holes.
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  • Asked by Belinda from Long Beach, Ca
    10/14/2013
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    Can Termidor SC be used on exterior wood?
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    Termidor SC is not a wood treatment product and will not penetrate into wood if you are trying to treat for an active infestation.  It is meant to be applied to soil.  So spraying Termidor on exterior wood or any other surface will not do much.  If you are trying to take care of termites in wood, then you have to drill holes into the wood and inject the Termidor directly.  It has to come into contact with the termites in the wood to be effective.
    If you are looking for a long lasting product to treat or protect wood you should check out Bora-Care.
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  • Asked by London from Cincinnati
    11/25/2013
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    Recently leased a home and found that it is infested with roaches. What products do I use for indoor and outdoor treatments?
    A

    We recommend that you treat the inside and the outside of the home with one of our Roach Control Kits. They include an insecticide, an insect growth regulator (IGR) and a roach bait gel. Termidor SC can be applied only on the outside of the home once every six months (1 ft up and 1 ft out directly around the structure). Below are some great articles with information on the treatment for roaches that you might find extremely helpful. Please read the product labels for each product for specific application instructions. If you need additional advice, please contact us at 866.581.7378.

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/cockroach-gel-and-bait-station-placement-guide-a-44.html

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/cockroach-quick-tips-a-59.html

    http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-get-rid-of-german-roaches-a-245.html

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  • Asked by Amy from Groveland, Fl
    02/18/2014
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    Does termidor kill mice
    A
    No, Termidor is not labeled for rodent control and will not kill mice or rats. Please take a look at our Mouse Control Page for safe and effective solutions to your mouse problem.
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  • Asked by Dori from Monroe, Ny
    03/14/2014
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    What can you recommend for an in the house termite problem.
    I would like to purchase something for both outdoor and indoor termites. Can you make a recommendation? Thanks.
    A
    If you have termites in your home, we recommend doing the liquid treatment as outlined in the "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article and then inside the home where you know you have the termites you will treat them directly by injecting the Termidor SC into the wall stud by drilling right into the gallery where they actively are or however you can get the product to the termites. It only needs to touch a few termites to work.
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  • Asked by Izak from Ep Tx
    04/16/2014
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    Can Termidor SC be used as a "frame up" treatment, before drywall is put up
    A

    Termidor SC when applied to wood would only last about 90 days and would not be used as pre-treatment for wood. 

    Bora-Care is usually the preferred choice for pre-treating wood that is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood.  Bora-Care is made only for wood.  Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood.  For frame up, you would apply to the bottom 2 feet of wood.

    We also have a great article here about Barrier and Soil Treatments for termites that might be helpful.

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  • Asked by Lauren from Pascoag , R.i.
    05/03/2014
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    Can Termidor be applied over crushed stone?
    Our home is surrounded by crushed stone and really can't be trenched. Can we pour the solution over the stone to be effective? Can we also treat our flower beds which have wood mulch and wood boards? We have noticed termites there last year. Thank You.
    A
    To effectively apply Termidor as a termite treatment,  you would need to remove the stone and then apply termidor in the soil. Termidor is not labeled for use on trees and plants.  It is only labeled for use around your homes foundation for termites, ants, and other selected pests.  For treating lawn, turf, and ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs that do not contain anything edible, you should Talstar Insecticide.
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  • Asked by Virgil from San Antonio, Texas
    05/08/2014
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    What if trenching is not possible. Will periodic spraying keep termites at bay?
    I realize the 6x6 trenching is the recommended way, but that is not possible in some areas around my house. Only option is periodic spraying the exterior foundation, cracks and crevices.
    A
    Termidor SC can only be applied to the top of the soil when you are using it as a perimeter pest control treatment against ants and other pests.  If you are using Termidor SC to treat for active termites, or to protect your home against termites, you must apply the product into a trench.  This is because termites do not walk across the ground like other insects do, they live beneath the soil and enter your home below the grade level of the dirt.  Therefore, you must place the Termidor SC into the ground to have a chance at them coming into contact with the product.  Please read our informational article written for homeowners:  "How To Do a Termite Treatment" which will tell you how deep to dig the trench and how to properly apply Termidor around your home.  If you cannot trench the area you may consider the bait stations as an alternative.
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  • Asked by Olivia from Tennessee/kentucky Border
    05/18/2014
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    Does the temperature of the water I mix termidor (or any concentrate) matter?
    Its probably a dumb question lol but the first time i mixed up some termidor I used the hose that had been sitting in the sun, and the water was just a little past lukewarm. Does it really matter what the temperature of the water is when I mix a pesticide in general? Should it be cold or warm or does it not matter? Thanks!
    A
    You are corerect, The temperature is not an issue when mixing most products and most of the time we suggest something along the lines of warm or room temperature water.
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  • Asked by Ida from Albuquerque, Nm
    05/23/2014
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    If termites are coming into a room through a vent opening, how should Termidor be applied?
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    You will need to determine what kind of termite you have for us to direct you on the best treatment method. Bora-Care is usually the preferred choice if you are dealing with Drywood Termites and if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood.  Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus.  Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood.  When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die.  No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see.  The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again.

    If you have subterranean termites in your home, we recommend doing the liquid treatment as outlined in the "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article and then inside the home where you know you have the termites you will treat them directly by injecting the Termidor into the wall where the termites actively are or cutting a hole into the wall and spraying on the wood or however you can get the product to the termites. It only needs to touch a few termites to work.  If you do not know where the termites are actively infesting we do have a great article here on how to do your own inspection.

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  • Asked by Alicia from Texas
    08/10/2014
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    Does Termidor need to resprayed if it rains?
    I sprayed Termidor around the perimeter of my house yesterday to try and combat an infestation of crazy ants we have. About 8 hours later it rained. I know the Termidor was completely dry by this point but I'm wondering if the rain rendered it ineffective and if I need to respray now?
    A
    Termidor SC is rainfast after 6 hours. If you treated and it dried prior to the rainfall, you should not have to retreat.
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  • Asked by Susie from Seminole Fl.
    08/16/2014
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    Does Termidor SC kill German roaches and how long does it stay active?
    A
    Termidor SC is NOT labeled for indoor pest control including for German Roaches. We recommend applying the products in our German Roach Control Kit. For more information on roach control, please check out our German Roach Article.
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  • Asked by Dawn from Monclova, Ohio
    09/10/2014
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    Did a trench treatment for termites. Stormed the rest of the day. Will this ruin the effectiveness of Termidor
    Termites found around the frame of a vinyl clad basement window. 6 - 8 inch deep trench dug, out 6 feet on either side of the window. Back filled the trench. Two hours later the rain started and continued all day. Should I treat again? How will this alter termidor's effectiveness?
    A
    Since you were able to add the back fill before the rain, your Termidor Termite barrier should be fine. You may want to re spray the perimeter 2 feet up and out in 6 months. Please call us at 866-581-7378 with any questions.
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  • Asked by Bryan from Westford, Ma
    09/27/2014
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    I would like to backfill the application trench it with fresh gravel, is this a good idea?
    A
    No, it is not recommended to backfill the termite trench with rock or gravel. Termidor SC is made to bind to soil molecules which allows it to last for 10 years whereas Termidor applied to porous surfaces such as roack and/or gravel will only last and remain effective for a few months.
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  • Asked by Greg from Ft Laud Fla
    10/14/2014
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    How can I tell if Termidor 2 is fresh is there a manufacture date on the bottle?
    BASF says Termidor SC has a 3 year shelf life and less if exposed to sunlight. How can I know for sure when this product was made?
    A
    We would recommend contacting the manufacturer directly to find out when something was made. They would better be able to assist you with what information they need off the bottle. Their phone number is 1-800-526-1072.
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  • Asked by Mike from San Tan Valley, Az
    11/23/2014
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    We have termites in our palm trees, how and can we treat them?
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    Termites do not normally attack live, healthy trees so you most likely will not find any products that will work as a ground barrier around the trees.  Most people are primarily concerned with protecting the big investment, their home, and Termidor SCwould be the product to use for that.  It is only labeled to be used adjacent to the structure though.  Please take a moment to read over our article on "How to do a Termite Treatment" for complete details.

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