Termidor SC does not bond to mulch the same way it bonds to the soil. When applied to the soil per label instructions, it will bond with the soil to remain effective for up to 10 years.
It would be a great benefit to add a barrier spray outside using Termidor SC.
Termidor SC is labeled for against structures 1 ft and 1 ft out. It is safe if it had at least 24 hrs after application to dry prior to rain. We do offer products that are great for other areas on the structure for carpenter bees. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees and our Carpenter Bee Control Kit.
Termidor SC lasts 10 years when applied as a trench application to the soil only. Please be advised that this product is for outdoor use only.
Termidor Sc and Taurus SC are essentially the same product they are just made by different manufacturers. They both carry almost the exact same label and there is not any advantage to using one product over the other. There are many reasons that include: state restrictions, licensing etc that are involved with allowing products to certain states.
Yes, Termidor SC is labeled for centipedes. Keep in mind that this product is labeled for outdoor use only. You will apply at a rate of 0.8 oz per gallon of water, 1 foot up and 1 foot out around the perimeter of the structure you are treating.
We actually recommend, if possible, to apply Termidor in a trench inside the crawl space. You will use the same method as you do around the entire structure. If you are not able to do so it might be best to contact a professional company for options.
Termidor SC (20 oz bottle makes 24 gallons of mix) is mixed at 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water and Dominion 2L (27.5 fl oz bottle makes 50 gallons of mix) is mixed at 0.6 fl oz per gallon of water.
Yes, you can use the same sprayer to apply both products. Please remember you should NOT apply Demand CS in the areas where you apply Termidor SC. You will want to make sure that you throughly wash your sprayer between uses.
Termidor SC is a applied with a pressure of 25 PSI or less
You can use Termidor SC twice a year at a rate of 0.8 oz (0.06% finished solution) per gallon of water or up to 4 times a year at a rate of 0.4 oz (0.03% finished solution) per gallon of water. If you decide to use it twice a year, you can apply it on a window of 4-6 months. If you decide to use it four times a year, you can apply it every 2 months starting in March/Spring.
Termidor SC or Taurus SC should be applied when you are not expecting 24 hrs of rainfall after completely drying.
Termidor SC is only able to be purchased by licensed professionals in the state of NY. We do have a link to New York products that are permissible for us to ship.
Termidor SC needs to be applied to soil to be an effective prevention against termite infestations not in weep holes. ? 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.
Termidor SC can be applied around a mobile home if used as directed.
If you are applying Termidor SC you want to make sure there is not going to be rain for at least 24 hours after application. If you know it is going to rain within that time frame, you should wait until the rain is passed and will be sunny and dry for a day or two
Yes if the soil was disturbed, removed, or displaced after Termidor SC it could change effectiveness of barrier.
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. Termidor SC is made to bond to the soil but it needs time to "set" and bond to hold up against a rain event.
Termidor SC is not really meant to be used as a crawl space wood treatment. If you are going to be applying Boracare, it is not necessary to also use Termidor. Boracare will penetrate completely into the wood and will remain active for the life of the wood.
