Termidor SC should be applied directly to the soil. It is recommended that you treat around each pier. You will mix at a rate of .80 fl oz. for each gallon of water used. Each 20 oz bottle will make 25 gallons of solution and treats 60 lineal feet of trenching. You could also treat the wood directly with Boracare. You will use a 5:1 ratio. This will last for the life of the wood.
We would also recommend that you check out our Termite Guide. It has very useful information and tips on how to treat and prevent termites.
Termidor SC cannot be applied on the grass in the lawn for treating any insects including fire ants. It is labeled for applications up against the structure for other ant species and crawling insects as well as in the soil for termite applications. It is not labeled for treating fire ants. We do carry products that can be applied for control of fire ants. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants for more details.
Depending on the rate at which Termidor SC is applied, it can be applied 2-4 times per year for ant control.
Termidor SC, when used as directed, is safe to use with people inside the home and you do not have to evacuate anyone from the premises. It should be perfectly safe for a pregnant woman since you will be treating outside.
When apply Termidor SC as a perimeter spray, apply at a rate of 1.5 gallons of solution per 1,000 square feet, using 0.8 ounces of concentrate per gallon of water. You should spray to evenly cover with a low-pressure coarse spray, so you do not need to drench the areas you are treating. Termidor SC should be used in a pressurized sprayer, not in any type of fogging or misting machine. For general perimeter treatments with Termidor SC, see the last two pages of the product label.
Termidor SC is labeled for use on ticks, but it does have a very limited area that it can be used. You can use Termidor SC outdoors only, immediately adjacent or directly on your home. It cannot be used as a broadcast in the yard for tick control. We would recommend our Outdoor Flea and Tick Kit.
Termidor SC is not labeled for grubs and can only be applied within 1 foot of a structure. You can find our selection of grub control products here.
Termidor SC should not be applied in a fogger per the label. It can be applied up against the structure topically for crawling insects and in the soil and drilled holes for termite control. Please refer to the product label for full mixing and appliction instructions.