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  • Asked by Hayes from Monroe, Ga
    08/20/2013
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    What size hole should I drill in the concrete slab adjacent to foundation to apply Termidor SC?
    I need to treat a concrete patio and walkway adjacent to the slab of the house. If I drill a hole each foot, how much liquid will I put in each hole? What kind of funnel do I use?
    A
    The hole needs to be 1/2 inch. You can use funnels found at a local discount store to apply the Termidor SC into the holes. You should drill a hole every 10-12 inches apart and disperse 4 gallons of solution evenly every 10 feet.
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    9 of 10 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Michael from Indianapolis, In
    08/21/2013
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    How effective is Termidor SC against termites? Is it easy to apply Termidor SC?
    A
    Termidor SC is very effective in treating termites in the soil and lasts longer than any other liquid concentrate labeled for termites. Treating with Termidor SC can be easy but requires a lot of labor when trenching and drilling. Please read the following article by clicking on the link on How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment for step by step instructions.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Monica from Prairie Grove
    08/22/2013
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    What is a batch # for Termidor 80 wg
    A
    We apologize, but we do not sell Termidor 80 wg. Batch numbers can vary depending on many factors. We recommend contacting BASF at 800-526-1072 to more accuratly answer your questions about Termidor 80 wg.
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  • Asked by Sean from Susanville, Ca
    08/22/2013
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    Should I spray the INSIDE of the foundation under the house for ants?
    Ants are invading the kitchen and I believe that they are coming from underneath the house, inside on the corner of the foundation. I saw them on the outside and sprayed the perimeter of the house, but they keep coming. Should we spray in cracks under the cabinets or under the foundation in the house? If I can spray under the house, how should I dilute it?
    A
    It is very posssible that the main colony is in a void under the home and the main colony has yet to be effected by the application. You can reapply under the home and in the void areas to get rid of the ants once and for all.
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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Alvin,tex
    08/23/2013
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    Can Termidor SC be mixed with Demon WP?
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    You cannot mix Termidor SC with Demon WP nor would you want to. Termidor SC is a non-repellent product that works with a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect. Termidor SC also has a very limited label that only allows you to use it on or immediately adjacent to a structure. Demon WP on the other hand is a broadly labeled synthetic pyrethroid that will kill the insects that walk over treated surfaces. If you mix the two together you will be losing the non-repellent factor and transfer effect of the Termidor SC and you will be severely limiting the places you can spray the Demon WP. Termidor SC is not labeled to be tank mixed with other products.
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    14 of 14 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Diana from Concord, California
    09/02/2013
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    Is it possible to eliminate an already present termite problem or are most products more of a preventative?
    We have been told we have subterranean termites. Professionals are quoting $2,000 for treatment. I've been told by big box stores that it is a waste of time to try to solve the problem myself. Also, are any products, prophylactic or otherwise, safe to use around small dogs?
    A
    You can absolutely do a active termite treatment yourself with the same products you would use as a preventative, and at a fraction of the cost of hiring a company. If you have subterranean termites, you will want to follow the instructions in our guide How To Do A Termite Treatment. On this same page, you will see a video on how to perform the treatment so that you fully understand what you will need to do to eliminate any current termites and prevent new ones from infesting the home. As long as you use the products according to our instructions and the label, and keep pets away from the area while you are doing the treatment and until the top of the soil has dried, it is completely safe. Pets and people can resume normal activity in the treated areas once all product has had time to dry which normally takes a couple of hours.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bill from Waxahachie, Tx.
    09/06/2013
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    What can I use to inject Termidor SC below slab, where it is not possible to trench (after I drill concrete)?
    A
    Termidor SC can be applied in drilled holes. You will drill 10-12 inches apart. You would mix the solution into a 5 gallon bucket and pour into funnels (these can be purchased locally). This will allow the product to reach the soil. It is recommended to disperse 4 gallons of finished solution every 10 lineal feet.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by James from Oviedo,fl
    09/06/2013
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    Used TermiDor around the foundation of my house. Three hours later had massive down pour.
    Should I re-apply the application?
    A
    Termidor becomes rainfast aproximately 6 hours after it  has been applied. Since you had a massive downpour only 3 hours after your treatment, another application would be recomended. 
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brian from Los Angeles
    09/06/2013
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    What are the best treatment for dry wood termites on stained decks & fencing?
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    Both Termidor SC (fipronil for termites) and Bora-Care will work, but Bora-Care is typically the better one to use for this situation. Termidor SC is not a wood treatment product, so for it to work you have to drill holes EXACTLY where the termites are and it has to touch the termites to work.  If you miss where they are, it will not work.  Also, Termidor SC does not really have any residual in the wood, so after you treat inside the wood with Termidor SC and it dries, that wood is exposed for future termite and beetle infestations.

    Termidor: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termidor-sc-p-184.html

    Bora-Care is usually the preferred choice if most of the wood is exposed and it is raw wood you are treating, meaning it is not painted, stained, or sealed, it is just normal wood.  Bora-Care is made only for wood, and you do not have to know exactly where the termites are for it to work which is a plus.  Bora-Care is sprayed evenly over all exposed surfaces of the wood and actually penetrates through the entire piece of wood.  When the termites in the wood try to consume the wood after it has been treated, they ingest the Bora-Care with the wood and die.  No matter where they are in the wood the Bora-Care will find them as long as you treated the exposed wood that you can see.  The other main benefit is that Bora-Care stays in the wood forever, so you will not have to worry about termites or beetles infesting the wood that you treated ever again.

    Bora-Care:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/boracare-p-100.html

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  • Asked by Chris from Columbia Mo
    09/10/2013
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    Will perimeter trenching with fipronil be sufficient or do I need to treat the crawl space?
    I have a 20x30 wood frame building (basically a big shed) on wood posts, on a slope so that crawl space underneath varies from 0 to 18". Dirt underneath. An untreated central 2x12 beam was partially buried in soil (don't ask me, I wasn't there!) and is infested with subterranean termites which have also started on the OSB flooring and two untreated interior posts. Beam is being replaced with treated wood which will not contact the ground. Posts below the floor are treated, including the 2 in the center and a dozen perimeter posts. I will cut off all contact between untreated wood and soil. Do I need to crawl under the building and pour solution around the central posts and/or ground surface, or will a perimeter treatment around the outside be sufficient? I only want to tear up and repair this floor once! Thanks.
    A
    We would absolutely recommend doing the crawl space with Termidor by trenching around all of the piers/beams and treat just as you would around the outside.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by August from Anaheim, Calif
    09/13/2013
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    Termites in Alder trees
    I have termites in my Alder trees in So California. I purchased some Termidor SC from you guys. Should I mix and pour around the base of the infected tree or inject into tree limbs that already have died from termites? Help!
    A
    Termidor cannot be used in the manner you have described and is not labeled for use on trees as you described.  Termites do not normally attack live, healthy trees so you most likely will not find any products that will work as a ground barrier around the trees.  Most people are primarily concerned with protecting the big investment, their home, and Termidor would be the product to use for that.  It is only labeled to be used adjacent to the structure though.  Please take a moment to read over our article on "How to do a Termite Treatment" for complete details
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  • Asked by Steven from Eldersburg Maryland
    09/16/2013
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    Is termites emerging from soil directly after Termidor SC treatment normal?
    Hi, I just performed a treatment of Termidor SC around the foundation of my house. While digging the trench along my foundation I discovered a small pocket of active subterranean termites (the nasty little white-ish ones, not winged) in the soil right around 6" down. After pouring in the treatment, spraying down the backfill thoroughly, and backfilling, I came back about 2 hours later to find the termites emerging from the soil and making their way along the foundation towards the bottom of my siding. Is this normal, for them to come up out of the soil after a treatment? I've seen the winged termites come out of the ground but never the subterranean ones.
    A
    It is normal to see the termites emerging after a colony has been disturbed. They go into panic mode and begin to act out of character. As long as they were contacted by the treatment they will be eliminated.
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  • Asked by Shaine from Dayton Tx
    09/17/2013
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    What can I use in my yard for crazy ants? I have almost 3 acres and and these ants are everywhere! Please help
    I am purchasing phantom for my house and termidor sc around the house. Could I use the termidor in the yard and if so how many bottles do I need for 3 acres? How many can I purchase at one time? Any info woukd be heloful!
    A
    That is great news that you are using Termidor around the outside perimeter and phantom indoors. Unfornuantly, Termidor cannot be used out in the yard. We recommend using something like Invict Blitz Ant Granules. All turf and landscaping areas of the property can treated with 4-8 oz per 1000 sq ft., or 10-20 lbs. per acre.
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  • Asked by Viviane from Cypress, California
    09/17/2013
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    Will the runoff from Termidor affect fruits on fruit trees?
    I had a exterminator come for our very severe ant problem. He used Termidor on some of our grass area and near our fruit trees because we think the ant colonies are underneath the fruit trees. He was here about 12pm and told us to turn off the sprinkler for 24 hours. We thought we had it off but the sprinkler still came on around 8:30pm. We are now afraid of the runoff from the spray into the soil. Would it affect the trees and would it get into the fruits from the soil? I didn't know how concentrated is his solution but he did mention that since we are in California, the regulations are more strict so the solution are not as strong as other states. However, since we always eat the fruits so we want to be extra careful.
    A
    While we cannot comment on the services done by a professional we will say Termidor is not labeled to spray in the yard, it is only labeled to be applied next to the house as a spray for ants or in the ground for termites.  As long as your fruit tree is not directly sprayed with the Termidor 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.  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.
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    25 of 29 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Patti from Ridgeway Sc
    09/17/2013
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    Is it ok, that the exterminator used Termidor to control Argentine ants around the foundation?
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    Termidor SC is a terrific treatment for Argentine ants! The ants crawl through the treated area, not knowing that by ingesting treated materials or merely contacting the insecticide, they'll die. Termidor is unique because ants not directly exposed to the Termidor-treated area will be controlled as they come into contact with affected ants. This Transfer Effect means you'll see its effects on ants in one to three days, and most species will be controlled within the first week following the treatment.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gary from Kansas
    09/23/2013
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    I have found termites in my garage. This is a "detached" garage that was built right next to the house.
    The garage is on a slab. Can I apply Termidor around the perimeter of the garage, or do I have to drill holes? I have not found termites in the house, It is about 110 years old. Just in the garage, which is quite a bit newer.
    A
    We always recommend performing a complete barrier treatment around the structure.  You watch complete instructions here in our video.
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  • Asked by Ed
    09/24/2013
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    I just found a termite colony under my house in my crawl space? I want to use the strongest Termidor solution.
    A

    Termidor SC is a great choice for termite treatments. It lasts 10+ years in the soil if applied as directed. I have included a termite article below for additional information on treating around your structure. If you are going to be treating the wood in the crawlspace, we recommend that you apply Bora-Care if treating for drywood termites.

     

    How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment Article

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  • Asked by Marion from Duncan, Ok
    09/24/2013
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    If I am understanding correctly, I would use the Bora-Care to treat the wood inside the house. Then I would use the Termidor SC to treat the ground outside?
    A
    Termidor SC is a liquid treatment for the soil outside and will be poured in the trench first.
    Bora-Care is a wood treatment product that is great for drywood termites. Please read the article below for additional information on treating termites yourself.

    Termite Article
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  • Asked by Jim from Mission Viejo Ca
    09/25/2013
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    Can I spray/ broadcast or foam an attic for drywood termites in CA?
    Does termidor soak into the attic member wood?
    A
    No, Termidor SC is not applied inside the structure as a spray or broadcast application. It can be mixed with ProFoam and applied using a PolyFoamer for voided areas (spot treat only-see product label for specific application instructions). Termidor SC is not a wood treatment product. For drywood termite treatments on wood, we recommend applying a product called Bora-Care. This product is applied to raw wood and penetrates further than any other product.
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  • Asked by Alex from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
    09/26/2013
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    What is the best product for a barrier treatment for ants in FL?
    A
    We would recommend applying Termidor SC on the outside of the structure 1 ft up and 1 ft out once every six months as a barrier. Termidor SC also acts as a liquid bait so it will transfer back to the colony and spread throughout the colony. Talstar P (Talstar One) can be applied in other areas around your property where you are not treating with the Termidor SC. Talstar P can be applied monthly outdoors and every 3 months inside cracks and crevices. We also carry a Complete Ant Kit that works very well for ants. It offers them a sweet feeding bait and a protein granular that they consume and share amongst each other.
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