Termidor is labeled to control roaches but it’s not labeled to be used indoors. Please take a look at our Roach Control Guide for information on how to control roaches. We also have Roach Kits that have the products you need to do a roach treatment indoors.
Termidor SC has not been tested for use indoors by the manufacturer. Fipronil Plus C would be an alternative product that uses the same active ingredient as Termidor SC that has been tested and labeled for indoor use. Please review the product label for application instructions.
Termidor SC will kill carpenter bees but it can only be applied 1ft up and 1ft out from the foundation, around windows, doors, and under the eaves of the rooflines or patios coverings. This cannot be applied using a pressure washer to reach high, we would suggest the Chapin Slide Pump Sprayer that shoots 25-30 ft vertically.
Please see our Carpenter Bee Kits for the best products to use to treat for this pest.
No, we don't recommend spraying Termidor SC or any other insecticide while there is snow or while the ground is frozen.
Termidor SC is mixed at 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water. Please see the Termidor SC Label for complete application instructions.
Termidor SC can be used in a pump sprayer and sprayed around the perimeter of structures for general pests only. For termites you do need to apply in a trench for the best prevention.
Termidor SC cannot be used indoors for roach control however can be used as an exterior perimeer foundation treatment outside the home. Termidor SC is mixed at 0.8fl oz per gallon of water and should be applied using a handpump sprayer to treat 1ft up and 1ft out from the foundation, around windows, doors, etc.
For roaches indoors, we would suggest one of our Roach Control Kits for a complete treatment as it takes a combination of insecticide, insect growth regulator and roach bait along with repeat treatments to eradicate. Please read over our Roach Control Guide to learn how to successfully control roaches:
Yes, you can mow at any time after treatment of Termidor SC since it is not applied to the lawn.
As long as your fruit tree is not directly sprayed with the Termidor SC or so close to the treatment area that runoff or overspray comes in contact with the fruit, Termidor is safe to use and is not a systemic (not absorbed by the roots). General rule of thumb is that you should keep Termidor treatments at least 10 feet away from any edible vegetation and you should discard anything that may be contaminated with a direct spray.
Termidor SC can only be applied around the foundation of a structure. It is not labeled for areas away from the structure. Termites will stay below the soil and can have multiple colonies on the property. Termites are actually beneficial insects and in a setting out in your yard they are great to have around to keep everything in balance. If you feel you must kill them though, you can drench the soil with a general insecticide like Talstar P as directed.