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  • Asked by Josh
    02/07/2011
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    Should we evacuate the house when we use Termidor SC foam in the interior walls?
    I recently found some dry wood termite droppings in the house. I want to use Termidor SC foam but my wife is three months pregnant. Should we evacuate the premise during/after the application? Also, could Termidor SC be used for indoor spot treatment?
    A
    Termidor SC can be used by itself inside wall voids as a spot treatment for termites, or you can foam Termidor SC to be used inside wall voids.  It can be used inside as a spot treatment only inside wall voids.  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 your pregnant wife since you will be treating inside a wall void.
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    16 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Scott from Flint Mi
    09/20/2014
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    Is Termidor SC pet safe?
    A
    Termidor SC is safe if the pets are not in the area during treatment and until the surface area is completely dried. Then it is safe for them to re-enter.
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    16 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Steve from Saint Charles
    05/08/2014
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    Should I reapply any Termidor SC after placing new mulch along the front of the house.
    We had Termidor SC applied around the entire foundation of our house about 2 1/2 years ago just after we had the landscaping around the house redone. The previous owners had problems with termites and we took this opportunity to convert from a bait system they used to a barrier method. We decided to have new mulch placed this year in the front of the house along the foundation. Should I add any Termidor to those areas along the foundation? If so, should I retrench or just add a superficial coating with no digging?
    A
    As long as the Termidor was applied in a trench around the foundation, and the barrier was not broken when mulch was applied, you should not have to reapply Termidor. However, Termidor is a great treatment for ants, roaches, etc on the surface. You can spray it 1 foot up and out around the foundation every 6 months. Termidor in the ground for termites will last up to 10 years.
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    16 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Harvey from Nj
    10/02/2016
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    During what hat season is it optimal to use Termidor?
    I live in NJ and this year I had both termite and ant swarms in my house for the first time. I want to use termidor to create a barrier around the house (trench method). It is currently start of fall (October) --should I wait until next Spring or can I apply Termidor now since it essentially creates a soil barrier for 10years. Thanks.
    A

    You can apply Termidor SC as long as the ground is not frozen and make sure that it does not rain for 24 hours minimum after you do your treatment.

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    16 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brandon from San Antonio
    03/19/2017
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    How do I use Termidor SC for a pier and beam home foundation?
    A

    To apply Termidor SC to a home with a pier and beam foundation, you will need to trench around each pier.  You will need to trench around any point where a support for the home touches the home.  If the piers are hollow blocks you also have to drill a hole in each pier to treat the inside space where termites could potentially travel up without hitting the treated soil around the pier.

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    16 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Humphrey from Oakland, Ca
    10/03/2015
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    Rainy season is coming, should we treat asap or wait till dry season. Will rain wash away or dilute Termidor?
    Since Termidor claims to be effective for 10 years, will future rain affect the effectiveness of the chemical?
    A

    According to BASF the only times you cannot treat is if precipitation is currently happening or if the soil is over-saturated with water, frozen, or in conditions where runoff or soil movement from the area or treatment site will occur.  It would be great to not have rain after your termite treatment, but certainly not something that is “needed (or a must)” for the product to be efficacious or provide long-term residual activity/structural protection.

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    16 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mary from Cartersville, Ga
    03/08/2012
    Q
    Will Termidor SC kill ticks as well as ants? What do you recommend for ticks?
    I just purchased Termidor SC for ants.
    A
    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. You cannot use Termidor SC indoors or out in the yard for tick control. If you find that you do need to treat in areas that Termidor SC cannot be applied you can use Talstar P. Talstar P can be used indoors and outdoors and out in the yard for tick control.
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    15 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gayle
    06/02/2011
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    How long does it take for the Termidor to kill ants?
    A
    Termidor SC usually kills ants within 3-4 weeks. There are a few variables of course. If the ants are not coming into contact with the Termidor then it obviously cannot kill them. There are occasionally cases where a home owner will use Termidor SC around the outside of their home but the ants are actually under the slab or in a wall void and the ants never come into contact with the product.
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    15 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by P from Sarasota Fl.
    01/25/2013
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    How much termidor sc do I have to buy for a 1800sq.ft. house?
    want to trench my house for termites
    A
    How much Termidor you need is dependant on the lineal feet around the house, not the square footage.  Each 20 oz. bottle of Termidor will treat 60 lineal feet.  So every 60 feet around your home you will need one bottle of Termidor.  Most homes need 3 to 4 bottles.  Please follow the instructions in our how To Do A Termite Treatment article.
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    15 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Barbara from Fresno, Texas
    06/22/2013
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    Termidor SC and outside animals
    We live south of Houston and are having terrible issues with the Rasberry Crazy Ant. There was a document released from Texas A&M that stated the EPA has approved the use of Fipronil for these ants. I was wondering (and cannot seem to find it anywhere so far) what precautions do we have to take for pets in areas that will be sprayed? We would be spraying around the outside of our mobile home as well as areas underneath the skirting and on a ground cover of artificial turf that our motorcycles sit on. We just spent over $250 to repair wiring in one of the bikes due to ant damage. If I can prevent them from getting to the bikes and into the house, I am happy! Thank you!
    A
    Yes, Termidor SC is a terrific product. You want to make sure the treated area is completely dry before allowing your pets back into the treated area.
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    15 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nicole from Pittsburgh, Pa
    04/02/2015
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    Once dried on a surface, is Termidor SC still toxic to come into contact with?
    Wondering if I need to keep my children from touching surfaces where termidor would have touched for a period of time (an old tree stump in our yard, etc.). It was drilled and poured into the stump, but some was on the top, too. They like to play by it.
    A
    No, Termidor SC is no longer toxic when dry. It is safe for your children to play near the area where Termidor SC was used once it is dry.
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    15 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Todd from Decatur, Ga
    10/28/2013
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    Why do you say the trench only has to be 6"x6" when using Termidor as a barrier?
    The product label states that termidor needs to be applied to a minimum depth of 4 feet? Confused?
    A
    The only time that Termidor needs to be applied to a minimum depth of 4 ft is if the footer is more than 4 feet below grade. If you read further into the label you will see that a trench does not need to be wider that 6 inches and usually no deeper than 6 inches to acheive the needed barrier.
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    15 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Lee from Northern California
    05/29/2014
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    Just fixed leak in bathroom wall. Can I spray Termidor?
    on wood tub supports and exposed studs.
    A
    You can drill and inject Termidor into the galleries in the studs. You could also infect Termidor Foam if that would be easier. Please be aware the Termidor can only be used as a spot treatment indoors and that the treated area would be covered after application.
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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Daniel from Houston Texas
    05/26/2014
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    How does rain affect the use to Termidor SC when using it to get crazy ant
    Wanting to spray the outer perimeter to my house and not sure if I should wait if rain is in the forecast
    A
    You should not apply Termidor SC if it is going to rain the same day.  It is best to wait until you have a few days of no rain in the forecast so there is at least 24 - 36 hours time after you treat before it rains.  After that it will hold quite well to rain and weather.
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    14 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Colin from Bloomington, In
    04/01/2013
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    Is it safe to use Termidor SC on an area where my chickens scratch and eat bugs? I don't want to poison them.
    This is for an active termite treatment, for trench treating around the house. I may use a different brand because we can't get termidor here.
    A
    The chickens will need to be kept of the area during the application and for about 6-8 hours until the surface is completely dry. Once dried there should not be any issues for the chickens.
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    14 of 15 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mrs. from Visalia, Ca. 93277
    04/07/2013
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    Can Termidor be used when I have dogs that are inside and also go outside?
    A
    Termidor is pet safe when it is used as directed on the product label. The dogs should be out of the area during the application and they can safely return tho the area after the application has dried.
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    13 of 13 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Texas
    06/09/2012
    Q
    Termidor after my sprinklers were on?
    I had termidor injected (8 feet deep by my exterminator) around 5 hours after my sprinklers were on. Was that a problem? I read somewhere that the soil should have been dry.
    A
    No, it is not a problem.  Termidor is made to bond to the soil and if the soil is a little wet that is not an issue.  You should not apply Termidor while it is raining, but if the soil is a damp or wet it is not an issue.
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    13 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Josh
    02/09/2011
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    What is the difference in Termidor SC and Bora-Care?
    A
    Termidor SC is a product that is meant to be used as a soil treatment for the prevention of termites and will last for 10 years or more in this type of application. Termidor SC can also be used as a spot treatment to eliminate existing termites and will last for up to 6 weeks for this use. Bora-Care is applied to wood to eliminate and prevent termites from infesting that piece of wood for the life of the wood.
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    13 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dong from Madison, Va
    11/05/2016
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    Is Termidor SC a petroleum based product and is there any petroleum substance in it?
    I am having a home built using icf material and you can not have any product that has petroleum sprayed against the wall or it will ruin the material
    A

    No, Termidor SC is water based. There are no petroleum distillates in it. 

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    13 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dan
    05/02/2015
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    Is it legal for consumers to buy Termidor SC other than licensed pros?
    A
    Termidor SC can be applied on your own property. Unless you have a state issued applicators license, it should not be applied to anyone elses property or for profit. We cannot sell this product to the following states: CT, NY, SC, MA, IN, WA due to restrictions and regulations in those particular states. In most cases, there are alternative products that can be purchased and shipped without any issues.
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