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  • Asked by Bill from Wayland, Ma
    04/16/2012
    Q
    Using Termidor as a perimeter pest control treatment against ants
    What is the proper application rate when using Termidor as a perimeter pest control treatment against ants
    A
    The usage instructions for ant control and general pest control using Termidor SC is all the way at the very end of the product label and can be hard to find. You will need to use 0.80 fl oz (fill to the red measuring line on the bottle) per gallon of water for ant/general pest control outdoors around the perimeter of your home.
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  • Asked by James from Valrico,fl
    04/25/2012
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    Can I spray Termidor SC around my garden?
    A
    Termidor SC cannot be used in a garden or on edible vegetation. Termidor SC can only be used on or immediately adjacent (within 1-2 ft) to a structure.
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  • Asked by Ken from Roselle, Nj
    05/07/2012
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    Can I apply Termindor SC on areas that have been treated with a store bought ant control spray?
    I've sprayed around the perimeter of my home with an ant spray from a hardware store. It provided temporary protection from the ants as some of them came back. Can I apply Termidor SC on these treated areas? Or do I have to wait a couple of weeks?
    A
    If the ants are not being eliminated by the product you have down now and they don't seem to be avoiding the treated area there really shouldn't be a problem with applying Termidor SC right away. If you are finding some dead ants in the treated areas it would be best to wait a week or two so that the product that was already applied doesn't effect the non-repellency or the transfer factors of Termidor SC.
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  • Asked by Gayle from Sarcoxie Mo.
    05/15/2012
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    Should I spray the Termidor before they start coming inside or wait till I see them?
    A
    You did not name an insect but in most cases the old saying 'an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" stands true. It is usually much easier to prevent insect infestations like using Termidor than to eliminate them once they start.
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  • Asked by Sheila from Toledo, Oh.
    05/16/2012
    Q
    Is Termidor safe for outside garden beds with flowers, shrubs,trees?
    I have rose bushes,tulips,greenery coverage, etc.
    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 Ron from Mesa Arizona
    05/16/2012
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    To terminate subterranean termites use; Termidor or Tengard?
    A
    Termidor is the number one product on the market for termites today and is the product of choice for subterranean termites. Termidor is completely undetectable by 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. Tengard can be detected by termites and they will try to avoid the treated areas and it will only eliminate the termites that come into direct contact with treated areas. Tengard will last for about 5 years in the soil.
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  • Asked by Jenn from Athens, Ga
    06/08/2012
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    Am I required to keep pest control on my house?
    My pest control company told me I have to keep pest control on my house, or I won't ever be able to sell it (without proof of constant pest control) but it is expensive and they never find termite activity. I know that is always subject to change, but isn't there a way I can do it myself and not suffer the consequences if I decide to sell? Thank you!
    A

    We cannot answer that question for you.  You are definitely not required, however, if your state requires a termite letter at the time of closing, only professional companies can issue these letters and if you do not have an active contract with a company you will usually be forced to pay a large sum to have your house treated to get a clearance letter.  You should call your state Department of Agriculture which is usually the department that manages pest control companies and ask if your state is one that requires a termite closing letter when selling a house. 

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  • Asked by Andrew from Canton Ga
    07/09/2012
    Q
    My house is on a concrete slab and is about 12 yrs. old. We have been in the house about 8 yrs. and have been
    using the Spectricide termite stakes around the house. I worry about cracks in the slab under the carpet, wood flooring. Am I safe using these stakes?
    A
    The stakes are safe to use, but they are not a professional solution and are not strong enough to adequately protect your home. 

    You should perform a liquid termite treatment in the ground to get the termites where they are entering your house.  To perform a treatment just as a professional company would do, please read our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article which explains exactly how you should treat your home properly.  Doing a treatment like what is described in the article will not only take care of existing termites that you have, but it will also protect and prevent future termites from entering for about 7 years. 

    Here is a a link to the article:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termite-treatment-c-3_352.html
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  • Asked by Greg from Apollo Beach ,fl
    02/12/2013
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    How do you treat a Moble Home (trench around all leveling blocks, tie downs , and skirting) with Termidor SC?
    A
    You will need to trench all around the skirt just like you would a homes foundation and then you will need to trench around all of the blocks that are holding the trailer up just like you would a homes piers in a crawlspace. You are on the right track!
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  • Asked by David from Dacula, Ga.
    04/08/2013
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    Termidor was trenched in my vegetable garden; can I use that area now or ever?
    Also, can I transfer dirt to another area as I have been using that spot for 12 years now and the soil is great. The trenched area was only 8 inches into garden; can I just plant away from that area.
    A
    You cannot use the soil that was treated with Termidor SC for planting edible plants. You must keep any edible garden plants far enough away from the soil so that the roots do not enter that area. You should also note that if you disturb the trenched area where the Termidor SC was applied you will be disturbing the barrier and could cause an opening for termites to cross.
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  • Asked by Terrill from Irving, Tx
    04/10/2013
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    Can I treat with Termidor SC myself? If so how much do I need?
    On the interior wall of a room in our office I noticed three small holes with dirt piles on top of them and when I brushed the dirt off and looked closer I noticed it was termites. Our pest control rep just told me that he needed 125 gallons to treat our 3000 sq ft building and to flush our pipes, and also foam. He is quoting us $1100 for the best price he can do. Is this a job I can do myself? If so, how much product would I need to buy? Please help!
    A
    Yes, you can treat yourself. The article below will tell you how to treat yourself as well as how to calculate how much you need.

    You should perform a liquid termite treatment in the ground to get the termites where they are entering your house.  To perform a treatment just as a professional company would do, please read our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article which explains exactly how you should treat your home properly.  Doing a treatment like what is described in the article will not only take care of existing termites that you have, but it will also protect and prevent future termites from entering for about 7 years. 

    Here is a link to the article:  http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/termite-treatment-c-3_352.html

    Please let me know if you have any further questions.

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  • Asked by Broderick from Texas
    04/13/2013
    Q
    When digging the trench rod how deep do you dig and how far from the house?
    A
    The trench will need to be right up against the foundation and should be 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep. Be sure to take a moment to read over our termite application article for some great application tips: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/how-to-perform-termite-treatment-a-87.html
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  • Asked by Tony from Lufkin, Tx 75904
    04/23/2013
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    Can I treat the area under fiberglass shower with Termidor and how long will protection last?
    I had to cut sheet rock wall to get to open area (open to ground) in slab under shower to repair drain leak. Now I want to treat the open area in slab under the shower for long term protection before I repair sheet rock. Treated area will be resealed behind sheet rock, under shower base and is not accessible unless wall is again cut, which I would prefer not to do for a long time. Also, will there be a noticeable odor from area, even thought sheet rock walls will be sealed and area is under fiberglass shower stall?
    A
    You can treat with Termidor under the shower if you are treating the soil. If you are treating the slab or any wood that is under the shower it should be treated with Boracare. Termidor does not have a strong odor so any odor left after the treatment should be gone pretty quickly.
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  • Asked by Mike from United States
    04/28/2013
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    We are building a new house and want to do our own pest control, what is the best product to use?
    We would like to do our own pest control for new construction and want to prep the ground before hand and then control pests ongoing while the construction is going on. We are searching for the best pest control product to do this.
    A
    If you want to pre-treat before the slab is pured to control termites, Termidor SC would be the product of choice. Pre-slab and barrier treatments can last for up to 10 years for subterranean termite control.  For general pest control around the inside of and the outside of the house can be done with Talstar P. 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.  It will last for 60 to 90 days outside in between treatments.  It is also labeled for lawn and ornamental use, and can be used on trees, plants, bushes and shrubs for all sorts of ornamental pests including Japanese beetles, mosquitoes, and other leaf eating pests.
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  • Asked by Paramjit from Merced Ca
    05/01/2013
    Q
    does Termidor SC work for drywood termites?
    how it will cure for termite into the walls
    A
    Termidor SC will treat drywood termites. If you are treating stud walls, you want to make sure you are drilling into the stud to exactly where the termites are. When using Termidor the termites have to come directly in contact with the active ingredient. Instead of Termidor you may want to use Boracare. Boracare will penetrate up to 4in into the wood so you would most likely not have to drill into the wood.
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  • Asked by Lori from Overland Park, Ks
    05/06/2013
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    We have a screened-in porch on the back of our house. Is it necessary to drill through the wooden beam that is next to the concrete of the back of our house or would the perimeter of the porch be as effective?
    (about 10 feet out) We've been told both.
    A

    Both would need to be done.  You should perform a trench and treat around the perimeter of the screened porch, but you also need to be concerned about the seam where the porch is attached to the house….where the beam is that you described.  Any time you have an “add on” to the house, in this case the screen porch, it is possible for termites to enter between the porch and the house.  Therefore, you should drill along that seam and treat with a termiticide along the house foundation as well as around the perimeter. 

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  • Asked by Jeff from Sunrise, Fl
    05/07/2013
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    an I just spray Termidor on the grass or do I need to somehow get it under the grass surface to the soil?
    For control of ants I see it's recommended to treat the ground 1-2 feet from the house. My question is, c
    A
    For ant treatment you can simply spray the areas the ants are trailing, around, and on the mound as spot treatments. You can also make a topical application around your home. There is no need to apply into the soil as you are not treating for termites.
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  • Asked by C from Howell, Nj
    05/09/2013
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    Can you clarify perimeter use v. property use?
    We have an in ground pool in our backyard that has a partial mahogany deck about 4” from the ground. The deck butts up to large field stones set in the soil surrounding the rest of the perimeter of the pool. Mulch paths and beds of ornamentals landscape the pool going outward from the deck and stones. All types and sizes of ants live under the rocks and deck and are quite a nuisance when we sit on the side of the pool. I see that use of Termidor SC is limited to foundations but I'm wondering if spraying it under and around the perimeter of the rocks and deck would be appropriate, or somehow dangerous. Also, we had several 80' trees taken down about 8 years ago. The tree service left us a large piece of one of the trees for projects that we never got to and now the wood is disintegrated; it looks like carpenter ants. Would spraying Termidor SC on and around the wood be helpful in killing the nest? The area is about 60' from our house and removal isn't an option. We can't put out any type of bait since our Rottweiler will dig up and eat anything that even remotely smells like food. Don't know what else to do. Thanks for your input.
    A
    Termidor is very limited on the areas it can be used. You are allowed for general insect control to spray only directly against a structure on your property 1-2 feet up and out. You do have the ability to drill holes directly into the dead trunk and inject termidor into the carpenter ant galleries to take care of that infestation. You will need to make sure you keep pets and children away from the treated areas until it has time to dry. If you are looking for a product that you can use more freely around your home for ant control as well as other insects, we would recommend Talstar P. It works extremely well, dries clear, is non-staining and non-irritating, and you have a much wider usage area. Talstar can be sprayed around the foundation of the home, along walkways and driveways, on ornamentals/trees/lawns for insect control as well as indoors around baseboards and crevices. It can also be used in the same method as termidor on the carpenter ant colony in the dead tree. For more information on usage rates and areas you can refer to the product label.
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  • Asked by David from Aurora Indiana
    05/15/2013
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    We want to treat non-treated wooden posts for termites, what is best when trenching is not a good option?
    we have a containment wall with 12x12 posts that are nontreated wood, the termites have set up home and have destroyed 5-6 posts..we would like to treat the remaining posts and are looking for the best product and method...the posts/wall is back filled on one side and a packed crushed limestone driveway on the other so trenching is not a good option
    A
    Yes, you can use Termidor to if you can drill to the site of the termites to ensure the termites will come in contact with the termiticide. A second option would be to use a wood treatment like Boracare. Boracare can be painted, sprayed, or foamed and will penetrate up to 4 inches into the wood. Please refer to the product label as to what  application and mixing ratios.
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  • Asked by J from Cocoa Fl
    05/19/2013
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    CAN I APPLY TERMADOR SC TO MY PALM TREE BASES(24-36 INCHES UP) AND FENCE POST
    MY DOG JUMPS ON TREESS AND POST TRYING TO CHASE SQUIRRELS AND LIZARDS. i HAVE A REAL BAD INFESTATION OF ANTS ON PRPOERT AND THERE EATING MY TEES AND FENCE POSTS
    A
    Termidor SC can only be applied around the foundation of your home or other building structure for ant control. You cannot use the product out around the trees or fences because it is not labeled for this type of application. We recommend using ant bait graules in the places where you cannot use the Termidor SC. You can see our ant bait granules here: Ant Bait Granules
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