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  • Asked by John from Silver Spring Md 20904
    02/22/2015
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    What is your best selling product for killing ants?
    A
    We would really like to know what type ants you are needing to treat? We recommend you use a product called Termidor SC around the exterior of your home. Termidor is the # 1 choice for ant control around the home. Termidor is a non-repellent insecticide that works with a delayed reaction amd also has a transfer effect. That means that ants cannot tell that the Termidor is there and will walk right over it and then pick the product up on their bodies and inadvertently carry it back to the colony, then through normal social interaction the ants spread the Termidor and wipe out the colony. Termidor only needs to be applied two times per year and is effective for a wide variety of insects including ants, centipedes, roaches, spiders, silverfish, wasps and many other nuisance insects. You will need to apply Termidor SC 1-2 ft up the foundation and 1-2 ft out onto the ground, around door frames, window frames, places where cables, pipes or wires go through the wall and any other crack or crevice where the ants can gain entry into your home.
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  • Asked by Stephanie from Ypsilanti, Mi
    03/15/2015
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    Optimal weather conditions for spraying?
    What weather conditions are optimal for spraying Termidor SC outdoors? I live in Michigan and we are just coming out of winter, with a mix of 40s and 50 degree days. Should we wait until it warms up considerably more? Our ground is not yet thawed compeltely, either, is this a problem?
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    For best  Termidor SC application, you want to wait until the ground has thawed. Possibly waiting until  temps reach above 55 degrees. 
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  • Asked by Stephen from Charlotte, Nc
    04/19/2015
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    Carpenter Ants but other Bugs
    I plan on using this to take care of carpenter ants, but I also have Clover Mites, Spider, and Wasp issues (I live near woods). Once I apply this as a band around home, can I later on apply a general pest control product to the areas I have spiders, mites, and wasps or do I use this product for that and apply directly to them?
    A
    Termidor SC is specifically labeled to be used around the perimeter of your home for various pests, including carpenter ants. We would recommend using a general pesticide such as Talstar P to control mites, spiders and wasps. This can be sprayed on trees, flowers, ornamentals, etc. It is not labeled to be sprayed on any type of edibles. This will work for at least 30 days outdoors.
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  • Asked by Mary from Big River, Ca
    04/23/2015
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    What is best product to get rid of subterranean termites?
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    Termidor SC is the top termite product on the market for treatment and prevention.. Termidor SC is completely undetectable by subterranean termites and once termites touch it they contact, ingest and spread the termiticide until it eliminates the entire colony and it will last for about 10 years in the soil.  You should perform a liquid termite treatment in the ground to get the termites where they are entering your house and for furture prevention.
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  • Asked by William from Edgewood Md
    04/24/2015
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    I had a friend of mine use Termidor SC in my trench but he did not use enough water. Will this ruin product?
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    Termidor SC should be diluted with water and applied in a trench according to the product mixing instructions on the product label. It is mixed at 3.2 fl oz per 4 gallons of water per 10 lineal feet of trenching (6"x6" trench directly up against the foundation).
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  • Asked by Jon from Spring Hill, Tn
    04/30/2015
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    Found some termite activity on some scrap wood in my crawl space?
    Hi, I just finished one project with your help and products and now I have a new project. I'm looking at a rental property. I have done a very detailed inspection and can find no termite activity to the structure.....both in the home and under the home look great. When I lifted the plastic moisture barrier in the crawl space, I found some termite activity on some scrap pieces of wood lying on the dirt under the plastic sheeting. I don't see any dead bodies, wings, or alive termites......just this damage to a couple scraps left by the builders (home is 13 years old). How would I approach this project? I plan to order some more Termidor and treat the soil around the home and treat the soil around the pillers in the crawl space, just as an insurance policy...anything else at this point?
    A
    You actually sound like you are already on the right track on knowing what to do.  You would apply in a trench with Termidor SC around the outside of the home  and around the pillars in the crawl space. Also inspect the home to ensure there is not an active infestation.  If an active infestation is located it would also be recommended to do the trench along the inside wall of the crawl space.
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  • Asked by Richard from Bainbridge Ga
    05/11/2015
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    Can you use Termidor SC inside your house for flea control?
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    Termidor SC cannot be applied indoors or for flea control. We do carry an Indoor Flea Kit that will be great for this application. You will vacuum daily (discarding the bag or emptying the canister after each use) and spray once every two weeks. It is highly recommended to make a minimum of two applications indoors but may require additional applications depending on the level of fleas.

     

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  • Asked by Larry from Boynton Beach, Fl
    05/13/2015
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    I have very tiny ants popping up now and then in kitchen and bath maybe other places.
    A
    We would recommend applying Termidor SC (1 ft up and 1 ft out) directly to the exterior of the home twice a year. Phantom would be a great choice for the indoor cracks and crevices. It will last inside for three months with the liquid formulation and one month for the aerosol.
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  • Asked by Steve from Portland, Or
    05/27/2015
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    I am seeking carpenter ant control. I was told Termidor 1 foot out; 1 foot up.
    Because I have pets, I am reluctant to go one foot out/one foot up. I used to use Ficam W, which seemed to work with just a tiny band sprayed around the foundation.
    A
    Termidor SC is safe for pets if applied when they are not in the area. They can return once the treated surfaces are completely dry.
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  • Asked by Dennis from Saugus Ma
    05/29/2015
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    How long does Termidor SC take to kill the colony?
    I have carpenter ants coming and going into my house from the yard. And dust, traps and bait crystals don't seem to be working. The only thing that kills on contact is the sprays. I don't want to kill the workers if they are the ones bringing the poison into the nest. But I need to get into the nest to do the killing.
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    The amount of time it will take Termidor SC to eliminate a colony of ants will depend on how large the colony is the begin with. It could take weeks. Termidor SC is a non-repellent insecticide that works with a delayed reaction amd also has a transfer effect. That means that ants cannot tell that the Termidor SC is there and will walk right over it and then pick the product up on their bodies and inadvertently carry it back to the colony, then through normal social interaction the ants spread the Termidor and wipe out the colony.
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  • Asked by Dave from Coral Springs Fl
    08/12/2013
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    Is trenching best down with wet or dry soil, hot cold weather, when bugs are present or not?
    I live in So Fla where there is sandy soil
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    Termite trenching is best done when the soil is a bit moist and when the temperatures are below 85 degrees. Having bugs present or not will have no effect on the treatment.
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  • 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?
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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Asked by Ivette
    10/24/2013
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    Can you use Termidor Sc inside your house for roaches?
    It's for my mom's house they told me to use Termidor SC to eliminate the roaches inside the house. Thanks.
    A
    Termidor SC is not labeled for indoor use. To treat roaches indoors we would recommend using one of our roach control kits. Please see our Roach control page. We highly recommend using a roach bair gel like Maxforce Fc Magnum and then a crack and crevice spray like Demon Wp indoors and out.
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  • Asked by Enrique from Casa Grande, Az
    10/27/2013
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    tremoder sc: After trenching will re-planting and watering a treated area compromise the termite treatment.
    need to know soon........thank you
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    You should not dig up any area that is part of the Termidor treated barrier or you do indeed risk interrupting your barrier treatment. We recommend never planting within 6 inches of a home (where your trench is located), because this allows pests to hide and increases chances that they will invade your home too.
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  • Asked by Beverly from Ventura, Ca
    11/08/2013
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    We have a mobile home with "sub" termites found by 3 professional companies only on 3 spots on one side of our
    home. We also live very close to a lake with fish and ducks. Since we can't trench on the lake side, can we just trench along the infected side and just spray under the entire coach?
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    With a situation such as yours, you just need to do the best you can while preventing any run-off from getting into the lake. You definitely will want to trench along the side where the temites have been spotted. Apply Termidor to as much of the soil under the coach as possible by trenching or spraying.
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  • Asked by Carol from Owasso, Ok 74055
    12/20/2013
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    Termites in water well house. Why can't I use Termidor to kill them?
    I have a 8 X 6 wood frame water well house on a slab with plywood walls infested with termites. The actual well pump is 75 feet underground in a PVC casing. Only the well cap, the holding tank and electrical hookup is visible in the house. The well is used only for outside irrigation.
    A
    The Termidor SC product label states that you cannot use Termidor SC closer than 5 feet from a well or cistern. Please contact the manufacturer for more information, BASF 800.526.1072.
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  • Asked by Bill from Ok
    12/26/2013
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    How do the trenching instructions change for the case where the top of the foundation footer is only 4 inches
    Below grade? Also, the top of the shallow footer extends out from the house about 12 inches. So, following the standard instructions, I'd be pouring the liquid entirely on top of concrete!
    A

    If the footer is right below the dirt level, within 6 inches, and it comes out 12 inches, then you should make your trench out where the footer ends.  In other words, instead of digging a 6 inch trench directly against the structure, you will move the trench away from the house where you can dig down past the footer.  You should still treat the soil in between the trench and the house (where the soil sits on top of the footer) by just drenching the soil if you can. 

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  • Asked by Paul from Ocean Springs, Ms
    01/04/2014
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    Is Termidor SC the same product my local professional uses?
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    Yes, the Termidor we carry is the same version the exterminators use to treat homes. 
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