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  • Asked by Ed from San Diego, Ca
    08/25/2011
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    For a 6 in.X6 in.X10 ft trench it looks like 4 gallons will fill less than 1/4 of the trench. Is that correct?
    A
    Your aim is not to actually fill the trench. You aim is to drench the trench. You will need to spread the four gallons of diluted Termidor SC over 10 linear feet of the 6 inch x 6 inch trench.
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  • Asked by Ian from Mackay, Queensland, Australia
    09/29/2011
    Q
    Can you ship Termidor or Dominion to Australia for do it yourself application?
    Want to treat for termites, but some web-sites suggest cannot import Termidor into Australia (issues with Customs) unless a registered pest company.
    A
    We do not offer shipping to Australia. At this time we only ship within the United States and to US territories. You should try to contact the Termidor SC manufacturer or the Dominion 2L manufacturer to see if the products are offered in your country. BASF -Termidor SC - 1-800-526-1072. Control Solutions - Dominion 2L - 1-800-424-9300
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  • Asked by Omar from Houston, Texas
    12/28/2011
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    Can I apply termidor to all sides but the garage slab?
    I want to apply termidor to my house, but I don't want to drill the holes on the concrete slab of the garage. Will termidor be as effective if I just dig a trench and apply termidor to all 4 sides of my house except the concrete slab? or can I just continue the trench around the sides of the concrete slab?
    A

    You can do that if you choose, but it is not as effective as drilling the slab inside the garage.  This is because the garage is a separately poured slab, meaning the termites could come from deep underground and come up to the surface under the garage slab, and enter the wall where your door is going into the house untouched.  You don't have to drill every wall in the garage, just the walls that are not exterior walls, where you have living space on the other side of the garage wall and apply Termidor.  So it is a personal choice, but drilling the garage walls is the best way to protect all entry points.

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  • Asked by Diane from United States
    03/09/2012
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    Can you stop termite treatment after some period of time?
    We had bait stations when we moved in our home 8 years ago. For 7 years we have continued to treat and there has not been one active station. Do we have to keep doing this forever or can we stop since there has been no activity. We believe originally they came due to a problem with our stucco and replaced the entire exterior the year we moved in.
    A
    Termite control is an ongoing process. Termites can move into your area at any given time and you should always protect your biggest investment, your home, from these damaging pests.
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  • Asked by Philip from Marion, Ohio
    03/23/2012
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    I just purchased Termidor for Outside barrier for Ants and other Bugs and Demand for Interior
    I was wondering about chemical usage. I have recently purchased demand and termidor. Termidor for outside use around the foundation and Demand for inside use and outside used around windows and roof peaks and around doors. Is this the way these chemicals should be used or could I use Termidor for all of my spraying on the outside of the house structure? I am trying to control ants and carpenter ants and also waterbug roaches. I have also bought the Carpenter ant package #1 and Drione powder for where I know that I have seen a nest in the yard.
    A
    You should use the Termidor SC all around the immediate exterior of your home, 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. Do not spray Demand in the same exact area where you have applied the Termidor SC or you will make the Termidor Sc less effective. You can use the Demand SC in the indoor locations you mentioned.
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  • Asked by George from Baltimore County, Md
    03/26/2012
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    I would like to do the termite treatment with Termidor.
    Am I going to need any special equipment / tools for the Termidor application? I heard the termite guy on the local radio who said that if the person who applies the product does not possess a commercial grade mixer, Termidor won't be properly mixed and as a result won't be effective at all. He also suggested that applying Termidor requires a special equipment to apply the solution deep inside the soil. I wanted to make sure that my diy Termidor treatment is going to be effective. Kindly advise on the tools, equipment necessary to complete the procedure. Thank you.
    A
    Termite companies do want you to believe that special equipment is needed to do a termite application because of course they want your business. Please take a few minutes to read our article How to Perform a Termite Treatment which will explain how to do the treatment in laymens terms and also explain any needed equipment. Most folks find that they only need a 5 gallon bucket and perhaps a drill in some situations. You should follow the Termidor product label and you should mix Termidor with water as specified. No special equipment is needed to diltute Termidor because it is a water based product and readily mixes with water.
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  • Asked by Steve from Myrtle Beach, Sc
    04/10/2012
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    If Talstar is sprayed over Termidor, does it deactivate the Termidor?
    After my pc guy wrapped my house with Termidor for ants, I was told that I wasn't supposed to spray Talstar (mosquito treatment) on top of the Termidor because it would render the Termidor treatment useless. Why would this happen?
    A
    Termidor SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means that ants and other insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Termidor SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows the ants time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. Talstar P on the other hand is synthetic pyrethroid which many sensitive insects such as ants can detect. Ants may avoid the areas treated with Talstar and those ants that do cross over treated areas are the only ones that will be killed by the product. Talstar P does not have a transfer effect so it will not be transferred back to the colony. While the Termidor SC will not actually be deactivated by Talstar P, it will be much less effective if it is over-sprayed with Talstar P. You can spray Talstar P on your trees, bushes and lawn for mosquito control as long as you are not actually overlapping the areas where Termidor SC was applied.
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  • Asked by Jim from Sydney,nsw
    04/17/2012
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    Can the termidor liquid applied into wood as if we apply the termidor dust?
    A
    Termidor can be applied into wood directly through a drill hole.  It is used this way all of the time to treat drywood termites.  Since Termidor will not penetrate into wood on its own, the key is that you have to drill directly where the activity is and inject the Termidor into the wood.
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  • Asked by Dmb from Nc
    04/18/2012
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    Can you mix Termidor SC with Cy-Kick?
    A
    You cannot mix Termidor SC with Cy-Kick Cs 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. Cy-Kick CS 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 CY-Kick CS. Termidor SC is not labeled to be tank mixed with other products.
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  • Asked by Larry from Knoxville Tn
    05/15/2012
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    Can termidor be used on trees and plants to kill pests without harming the plants?
    A
    Termidor is not labeled for use on trees and plants.  It is only labeled for use around your homes foundation for termites, ants, and other selected pests.  For treating lawn, turf, and ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs that do not contain anything edible, you should Talstar Insecticide.
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  • Asked by Mark from Southeastren Wisconsin
    07/18/2012
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    Can Termidor be used inside a upper flat to control silver fish, and centipedes?
    She has no pets, and she has access to the attic if need be, she also has half the basement with no access to the other half. Her half is empty. Should the lower tents be warned if she does use Termidor.
    A
    Termidor Sc is not labeled for any type of indoor use other than applying to wall voids. Our most popular general use product is called Talstar.  It is widely used by pest control companies because it is labeled for almost every insect you could have a problem with and you can use it outside the home as well as inside, it is odorless and very safe for use around children and pets.  It is a liquid concentrate that you mix with water in a one gallon hand pump sprayer and it can be applied in cracks and crevices indoors where these insects harbor.
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  • Asked by Cowboydoug from St. George, Utah
    07/20/2012
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    I'm remodeling & have bare floors, do I drill every 10-12" inside or drill & trench outside
    Yes I said the R word... I have the entire house gutted and lucky me, I find old termite activity so I replaced a lot of wood. During the demo I discovered only 2 live termites but that's 2 to many. I called my bug guy & he tells me he would drill every 12"s on the interior slab & then juice it with Termidor. After he told me how much & after I picked myself up off the floor & after I threw him out (kidding) I decided to look for an alternative. Now that I am in this forum I am learning about trenching for the first time... So my question is... Is it better to drill lots of holes in the slab or trench & rod? With my big hammer drill I can punch holes pretty darn quick but from my rough measurements it adds up to over 400 Holy moly's ... Even at the ridiculous rate of 1 hole a minute, (that's Superman speed) I would be at it a while. All that said... Is drilling the slab the preferred method over trenching in my situation? According to my figures 4 gallons over 10' = about 50 ounces per hole... Gosh... I get to have all the fun... Help!
    A
    No, you do not have to drill all of those holes.  You should not ever have to drill the interior of a slab unless you know there is termite activity coming through a crack in the slab.  You should follow the instructions in our How To Do A Termite Treatment article which explains exactly what to do, mainly placing a protective perimeter around the outside by trenching.
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  • Asked by Henry from Navarre, Fl
    09/05/2012
    Q
    How do I use this product as a foam for a void?
    A
    In order to use Termidor SC as a foam you will need to purchase and use a foaming device such as the Chapin Poly foamer and you will need to add a foaming agent such as the Profoam Foaming Concentrate to the diluted Termidor mixture.
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  • Asked by David from Toms River New Jersey 08757
    04/27/2013
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    I have two questions (1) how often do i need to maintain, after the first Termidor treatment, if at all.
    The (2nd ) question How does the Termidor application stand up to LAWN Sprinkling
    A
    How would you be using the Termidor? As a general pest control application/ant application or in a trench for termite barrier protection?
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  • Asked by Sonny from Moraga, Ca
    05/03/2013
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    Is spraying the exterior wall from the crawl space an effective method of application?
    I have subterranean termites noticed when they began to build mud tunnels inside my house at grout indentations on the floor. I have a brick patio abutting the house which may be the source of termites. I don't want to disturb the bricks and flower gardens so I thought I can spray Bora Care from the crawl space. Is this an effective way to apply Boracare and eliminate these termites? Or, do I need to spray/trench from the outside? How long will it take to notice any results?
    A

    To treat subterranean termites we always recommend to trench where you can and also treat the crawlspace. Termidor SC can be used in crawlspaces. There are complete instructions on the Termidor SC product label (page 5) on how to use the product in the crawlspace, so if a bit inadvertently goes into the crawlspace it should not pose a problem.

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  • Asked by Richard from Fort Lauderdale, Fl
    05/04/2013
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    Can I use a drill to inject Termidor SC into exposed wood indoor?
    My indoor stairs is all wood and we have drywood termites in it. I see the kick out hole and want to drill to inject Termidor there and make other small holes to apply it. Is it safe? I have a dog.
    A
    Typically you just drill the hole into the infested piece of wood and inject the product however you can.  You should drill into the exact center of the wood.  We do sell a foam product already in a can for termites that is very popular and will save you the time and money of having to buy a foamer and foaming agent.  It is called Termidor Foam and comes ready to go with an applicator tip.  The key to drywood termite control is to get the product exactly where the termites are.   You may also want to look into Boracare it can be painted, sprayed, or foamed onto raw untreated wood. It is a great product for wood boring insects because it will penetrate up to 4 in and will last the lifetime of the wood. If you have any further questions you are welcome to call us at 866-581-7378 to speak further.
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  • Asked by Aavo from Herndon, Va
    05/15/2013
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    Can the Termidor mixture be poured on the ground instead of using the 6" trench method?
    A
    You want to pour the Termidor mixed solution into the 6inx6in trench to allow it to bind soil and  provide treatment for up 10 years. If you pour it on top it will be unable to bind with the soil and treat the termites in the part of the soil they roam. Please let us know if  you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Ben from Fremont Ca
    05/16/2013
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    I have several fruit trees about 4-5 ft around house which was treated with Termidor five months ago.
    Is it save to eat the fruits?
    A
    Termidor is not labeled for use in or around edibles. Please contact the manufacturer BASF for further instruction 800-526-1072.
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  • Asked by Ryan from Maine
    05/17/2013
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    Generally how long till I no longer see carpenter ants?
    I had a pretty bad carpenter ant problem... was seeing dozens of them every day. I applied Termidor about 2 feet up the foundation and 2 feet out onto the dirt soil. It's been a week and I still see them, although I've noticed they're not showing up in such high numbers. Generally, how long should it take until they completely disappear? I've heard some people say 24 hours and others say several weeks.
    A
    When using Termidor SC to treat carpenter ants it may take anywhere between 30 to 90 days to eradicate the colony. Termidor kills by transfer. The foraging ants will come out and make contact with the active ingredient. The kill is delayed long enough for the ant to transfer the active ingredient throughout the colony producing a domino killing effect and ultimately killing the queen.
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  • Asked by Larry from Beavercreek, Oh
    05/28/2013
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    Is this safe to use if you live over your well?
    My well is 75 ft deep and is located @10-12 feet from the corner of my house. Will this eventually get down to the water level and contaminate the water? Should I stay so many feet away from the pipe? The directions say just 3 feet.
    A
    The Termidor label states that you should stay a minimum of 5 feet from any well or cistern you are treating near. Termidor is a soil bonding product so once you place the product in the soil/trench and it dries, it is going to stay where you put it for at least the next 10 years. It does not get washed away by rain once it has dried and bonded. On average the most the product will penetrate down through the soil when trenching, is 6 feet directly down from the area where it was poured.
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