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  • Asked by John from Va
    04/27/2012
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    Termidor in crawl space with block wall
    I had a major termite company treat my house years ago with Termidor. The way they treated it was inside the crawl space they drilled holes in the center of each lower cinder block, then went around and injected the chemical in each block. No trenching was done anywhere. I wish to redo an application myself for prevention as it has been many years now. Is this a proper way to treat the perimeter, and if I redo this myself want kind of volume would I want to put in each block ?
    A

    We would highly suggest trenching and treating instead of only treating inside the cinder block wall.  Termidor is meant to bond to soil and be applied into the ground.  It will not last very long just treating into the cinder block walls.  Cinder blocks are also very porous, so they will soak up a lot of the termidor and you might get a few months of protection instead of 10 years when applying it into the ground. 

    You should follow the instructions as outlined in our How To Do A Termite Treatment article to treat the exterior and underside of your crawl space. 

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  • Asked by George from Reisterstown, Md
    05/09/2012
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    Is the Termidor application going to kill the ants? Should I re-apply since it rained several days later?
    I discovered carpenter ants browsing around the stacked firewood logs. I suspect they might have a nest in one of them, but I didn't look for it. Anyway, I sprayed diluted Termidor around the logs to protect them - on the ground and on the bottom part of the logs. It rained on the third day of the application. My 2 questions are: 1)Is the Termidor application going to effectively kill the ants? 2) Should I re-apply since it rained several days later?
    A
    Termidor SC should help eliminate any carpenter ants as long as they are crossing over the treated areas. As long as the Termidor had a chance to dry before it rained there is no need to reapply the product.
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  • Asked by Bruce from Orinda, Ca (near Sf).
    03/26/2013
    Q
    Do you have advice for getting rid of difficult to access honey bee nests?
    We have a 40' long solar structure and honey bees have now made up nests between 2 X 6 structural members which has roofing on the top side and plywood underneath. The bees enter from the far side between the roofing which happens to be 20 ft. in the air and not easy to get to. I have drilled 1/4" holes thru the plywood on the underside and attached 6 ft. lengths of vinyl tubing thru which I have attempted to spray off the shelf insecticides and also a strong detergent solution. Even tried ammonia. But to no avail. Much as we love the bees we have leak repairs to be done and need new roofing and no one will go near. The bees also now sting children also. There are about 20 sections between the 2 x 6's and we must have at least 6 hives. My recent thought has been to fumigate then remove the plywood to remove the nests, but the bees have to be done-in somehow first. Your suggestions please, and thanks!
    A
    Honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony. You can locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. We are not sure what a solar structure is but if you can somehow get close to the exterior entrance the bees are using you can apply a product such as Termidor SC. Termidor is a non-repellent and will be transferred from bee to bee and will typically take about a week to two weeks to control a colony.
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  • Asked by Chris from Pembroke Pines. Fla
    05/15/2013
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    How far apart should I drill holes and how high from the floor in a 4 inch wall to treat for termites?
    I need to treat the wall between my bath and kitchen and the wall between two bedrooms using Termidor SC.
    A
    When injecting Termidor into the walls you want to drill about 6 inches from the floor surface and between every wooden stud down the entire length of the wall. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Al from Paramus Nj
    06/01/2013
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    Can you use Termidor SC for carpenter ants
    Is termidor suitable against carpenter ants and what is the mixture ratio
    A
    Yes, Termidor will treat carpenter ants. You want to mix .80 fl oz. for each gallon of water. Please follow the label instructions as Termidor is only labeled as an ant treatment to be used above ground to the exterior foundation walls of your house, creating a treated area of protection for excellent ant control. And only to be applied twice a year.
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  • Asked by Robert from United States
    06/14/2013
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    When using Termidor SC, how wide should the 6" deep trench be at bottom, would V shape be OK? How far out?
    Recently purchased the product from you.
    A
    The trench around the home should be 6" deep by 6" wide right up against the foundation of the home when applying Termidor SC.
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  • Asked by Luke from Middletown, Ct
    06/24/2015
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    Termidor for active infestation
    I have an active termite infestation. I can see the mud tubes where the termites are currently entering my house. They are in a crawl space area which I have access to, but it would be difficult to use the trench method because the space is so tight. Would it be reasonable to saturate the mud tubes and nearby soil with termidor as an immediate fix and then use bait stations around the perimeter of the house for long term treatment?
    A

    We would recommend doing a trench treatment around your home for an active infestation of termites.  We have a helpful article on How to Get Rid of Termites that we recommend reviewing for the best advice.

    Please be sure to read the product label of any insecticide you choose to use to get information on the needed personal protective safety gear you will need. In most situations it is recommended that you wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes with socks, chemical resistant gloves and goggles. In areas where ventilation is poor a manufacturer may recommend you wear a mask or a respirator. We have put together 2 different safety kits that will make selecting correct safety gear easier for you.

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  • Asked by Nicoelle from Hollywood,fl
    06/26/2015
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    I want to know if termidor SC is safe to use indoors on the ceiling of garage and florida room.
    our termite company spot treated all areas found with drywall termites and treated exposed wood members in the garage and florida room where activity was found. it was treated with Termidor SC and Premise foam. I keep seeing the Termidor is only for outdoor use and should not be used indoors. We have a toddler and want to make sure we are safe. thank you.
    A
    Termidor can be applied indoors as a spot treatment in wall voids. When applied per label it is safe for spot treatment indoors.
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  • Asked by Darren from Dupo, Il
    07/03/2015
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    Active subterranian termites in the crawlspace
    I have active subterranian termites in the crawl space. There are tubes going up the inside concrete wall of the crawl space. Should I knock the tubes down first before trenching and applying termidor sc along the crawl space wall, and can I apply termidor sc directly on the mud tubes on the concrete crawl space wall?
    A
    Termidor SC can be used in a crawl space. You can knock the tubes out before trenching in the area. You will dig a 6 by 6 inch trench around the crawl space and pour 4 gallons per 10 lineal feet.
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  • Asked by Harlan from Phoenix, Az
    09/27/2015
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    Can you double the strength of Termidor SC when treating for termites?
    A

    No, Regardless of what treatment you are doing Termidor SC can only be mixed at .8 fl oz. per gallon of water. Termidor SC is a non-repellent, if you mix at a stronger strength than labeled you run the risk of taking away its non-repellent properties. Always mix at .8 oz to a gallon.

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  • Asked by John
    05/28/2016
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    It rained 30 minutes after application of Termidor SC, do I need to reapply?
    A

    Depending on how heavy the rain was will depend on if you will need to reapply. If the rain was only light and you had just completed a Termidor treatment in a trench for termite prevention then you should be fine. If it was a heavy rain for a long period of time then you may need to reapply. If you were using the Termidor to spray around the perimeter of your home for ants and general insects, then you will likely need to reapply it on a day when no rain is expected for at least 24 hours. 

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  • Asked by David from Silver Spring, Md
    06/13/2018
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    Can we trench around our raised bed vegetable garden with Termidor SC?
    A

    Termidor SC should only be applied outside within 1 foot of a house or other structure. You also should not apply Termidor SC near edible plants. We would recommend to keep Termidor applications at least 10 feet from the garden.

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  • Asked by Samuel from Columbus, Ms
    07/09/2018
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    Is Termidor SC good for fleas?
    If so, how do I treat my dog kennel for fleas?
    A

    While Termidor SC will kill fleas that contact it, we do not recommend for flea control. Termidor cannot be applied to all the areas needed to treat for fleas. We recommend to treat the kennel with the indoor/outdoor flea kit. 

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  • Asked by Peg from Lompoc, Ca
    07/15/2018
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    What is the shelf life of Termidor?
    A

    If kept out of heat and sunlight the shelf life of Termidor SC is 3-5 years.

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  • Asked by Will from Mobile
    05/01/2019
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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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  • Asked by Mark from Knoxville, Tn
    09/10/2019
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    Why can Termidor SC "not to be used in voids with rigid insulation?" Does it react with the foam board?
    Specifically looking to treat between the Unfaced Polystyrene rigid board and the foundation.
    A

    We reached out to the manufacturer BASF for an official answer on this verbiage on the Termidor SC label. Here is what they stated. 

    “Not using termiticides in voids with Rigid foam insulation” is EPA required language that dates back to times when soil termiticides contained organic solvents/adjuvants which helped them remain in solution long enough to be applied but also damaged rigid foam insulation (think DDT, Heptachlor, Chlordane, or Dursban times; e.g. Pre-Termidor products from the 1950’s through 1990’s).  In 1996, the EPA mandated that the language be on all liquid termiticide labels moving forward (regardless of whether the product contained solvents or emulsifiers or not).  Termidor products do not contain any caustic emulsifiers or solvents that would damage/ “eat up” the rigid foam board (as the 80WG, SC, HE lines are all water soluble).”

    This also applies to the generic equivalent on the market under the branding Taurus SC. If you are needing to foam into the foundation void area where there is foam rigid board, they recommend using the Termidor Foam Aerosol as this labeling does not have that verbiage and restriction on it for use. 

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  • Asked by Tony from Cicero Il
    07/04/2015
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    when using termidor Sc do I have to do the whole perimiter of the home the same day ?
    Can I do two sides one week and two sides another?
    A
    You do not have to do the whole treatment the same day or the same week. As long as you are treating properly and having at least 24 hours of dry weather after each application you can split it up however is best for you and your schedule. 
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  • Asked by Hiroko from Ma
    08/04/2015
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    Is Termidor SC safe to use it over shrubs and flowers?
    A

    Termidor SC should not be applied to flowers or shrubs. It is only applied in the soil up against the foundation of the structure for termite control (in a trench, rodded, drilled holes in concrete) or ant control topically (1 ft up and 1 ft out).

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  • Asked by Lauren from Bonita Springs, Fl
    10/17/2015
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    Will Termidor SC kill millipedes? Will it harm pets or plants?
    A

    Termidor SC can be toxic to Millipedes. When applied per label, Termidor will not harm plants. Be sure to keep all children and pets out of the treated area until dried. 

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  • Asked by Clayton from Arlington, Tx
    11/14/2015
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    If I am using Termidor SC outside my perimeter for ants, can I still use a typical indoor repellent?
    Need to know whether indoor repellents like bifenthrin (Ortho home defense or the like) will adversely affect my outdoor non-repellent.
    A

    While Bifenthrin can show repellent qualities to some insects, it is not considered a "repellent". You can use Bifenthrin based products indoors. It will not pose a threat to your Termidor Treatment outdoors. You do not want to apply these types of products in the same area, as in on top of one another.

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