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  • Asked by Maria
    05/06/2010
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    How do I prepare the house to treat with Termidor for subterranean termites?
    A
    You need to read our "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article which explains exactly how to perform a termite treatment.
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  • Asked by Jim
    06/01/2010
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    What is the reason that Termidor cant be used inside as a spot spray for carpenter ants?
    A
    The label of a product is the law, and the manufacturer and the EPA decided on a label that does not permit Termidor to be used indoors for ants or other insect control, only termite control.  We are not sure exactly why, but the label is the law so we cannot recommend using a product against what the label says.  We do have an excellent product to place inside the home for carpenter ants called Maxforce Carpenter ant bait gel.  It is in our carpenter ant kit and has a very high success rate. 
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  • Asked by Donny
    08/05/2010
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    My wife planted tomatoes in a flower bed next to our house that was treated with Termidor SC 5 years ago. Is there any danger?
    A
    We are not sure the answer to your question.  We would recommend calling the manufacturer for this specific of a question.  You can reach them at 1-877-TERMIDOR.
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  • Asked by Jeff
    08/11/2010
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    Will Termidor SC kill brown scorpions found in Georgia?
    A
    Termidor SC will most likely kill scorpions. Since it is not labeled to do so, we can not tell you how effective it would for this use. We usually recommend Cyper WP for scorpion control. Cyper WP is also available in our scorpion control kit
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  • Asked by Barb
    08/23/2010
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    I cannot tell by the picture, does any spray equipment come with the Termidor SC?
    A
    No, Termidor SC does not come with any spray equipment. You will need to buy the sprayer separately. We have many models available on our website. Click on the following link to browse our sprayers : Hand Pump Sprayers
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  • Asked by Helen
    11/04/2010
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    How long is Termidor effective indoors when applied as a spot treatment indoors?
    A
    Termidor SC can only be used to spot treat for termites in wall voids indoors. When used properly Termidor SC will last for about 6 weeks in wall voids. If you want a longer lasting product for termites in wall voids, Bora-Care would be a good choice.
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  • Asked by Don
    05/02/2011
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    What's your opinion on the best approach for termite control, the Bait Systems, Termiticide liquid, or both?
    A
    The most superior treatment hands down for termites is a liquid foundation treatment.  This is because the point of the treatment is to completely surround your home.  You should follow the instructions as outlined in our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article.
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  • Asked by Dante
    05/28/2011
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    For perimeter ant treatment, how long before I can disturb the soil?
    I need to treat for carpenter ants, but some of my beds against the house will need some planting, new mulch, etc. Should I re-treat in spots where soil is disturbed? Or will the product still work? It will be almost impossible to just leave that 1-foot band around the house untouched.
    A
    When you apply Termidor for ants around the home you should apply 1 foot up onto the foundation and 1 foot out onto the soil.  Even if you do disturb some of the soil, you will still have some residual on the house if any ants are around.  Of course it will not harm anything if you retreat the areas that you disturb.  You should spray at least twice a year for ant control around the home.
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  • Asked by Bill
    06/14/2011
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    Is it true that Termidor is essentially ineffective on exposed wood (for termites) once it has dried?
    Is there no residual benefit?
    A
    Termidor SC is formulated specifically to bond to soil molecules and will last for around 10 years when applied properly to soil. When applied to wood Termidor SC will last at most for about 6 weeks. If you are looking for a long lasting product to treat or protect wood you should check out Bora-Care.
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  • Asked by Brandon from New Jersey
    08/12/2011
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    Termidor treatment in basement
    I recently found evidence of carpenter ants in one of the bedrooms in my home and I also found a frass pile in the basement near the floor beams. Can I use termidor in that wooden floor beam area to treat any potential nests? And would I be able to use some termidor in that bedroom that I observed carpenter ants activity?
    A
    Termidor can only be used indoors if you are injecting it into a wall void or piece of wood and not applying it out in the open along baseboards or window sills like you would other pest control products.  Termidor is mainly intended for use around the outside perimter when used for ants.  We do sell a carpenter ant kit that is for indoor/outdoor use which is our most popular product for carpenter ants when you do not know where the nest is.   You could either use the carpenter ant kit inside and/or use Termidor as an injection in the area where the frass is hoping you contact the nest directly.
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  • Asked by Byron
    08/27/2011
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    How to treat a new home with Termidor?
    We are getting ready go build a new home this fall. Do you recommend treating the entire ground underneath the basement floor before it is poured? Will the termidor sc be just as effective if we put it in the trench around the footing of the basement which will be 10 ft deep or must the termidor sc be applied to a trench that is only 6 inches deep? Is it necessary to treat our entire area of land that the house will sit on as an old house was there before?
    A
    If you are building a home you should treat the ground before any footings or slabs are poured.  This is because you will never have the opportunity again to treat underneath slabs.  When treating these areas, you are supposed to apply 1 gallon of Termidor per 10 square feet.  Treat all areas that will have a slab poured including basements, patios, porches, and garage slabs.  Then, when the house is completed and all grade levels have been placed next to the house, you should do a 6 inch trench and treat around the home as well.  This is the proper way to treat a new construction home.
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  • Asked by Virginia from Hampton, Va
    10/27/2011
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    Do I have to drill and treat the wall where the attached garage meets the house?
    House is on slab with attached garage. Also wondering about wood deck directly up against house. Do I treat around deck or have to remove boards up against house so I can treat soil directly against concrete slab?
    A
    The goal is to treat against the foundation around the entire house.  So yes, you should drill the slab in the garage just as if it was a patio slab up against the foundation.  Also, if you are lucky enough to have the boards on your deck running parallel to the house, then you should remove the first 2 or 3 runs so you can trench the ground beneath the deck up against the house.  This does mean a little extra work, but it is the right way to treat your home for termites. Termidor would be a great product to apply.
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  • Asked by Herbert from Grasonville, Md
    04/06/2012
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    Number of trenches per side?
    Directions say "six-inch wide and six-inch deep trench directly against the foundation everywhere the ground comes up to the structure" and fill with Termidor. Just want to make sure, but do I dig more than one trench on one side of house 10 feet apart, or just one trench and add total gallons depending the length of that side?
    A
    You will need to dig one continuous trench and just mark it off in 10 ft sections and apply 4 diluted gallons of Termidor Sc for every 10 foot of trench.
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  • Asked by Joel from North Texas
    04/25/2012
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    Can I still use Demon WP for perimeter?
    I am probably going to be doing a Termidor treatment, but am wondering if continuing perimeter treatments of Demon will have any negative effect on the termidor treatment and vice versa. I have used demon to get rid of spiders and have had great results...no roaches/bugs at all.
    A
    When Termidor SC is used as a termite treatment it is put in a trench and then covered up with the back fill and is mainly going to effect subterranean termites. When Demon WP is used as a perimeter treatment it is applied topically and will not contact the trenching treatment at all. You can use both products around the same structure without them interfering with each other as long as you follow the product labels on each product.
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  • Asked by Glenn from Frankfort, Ky
    04/26/2012
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    Can Termidor be used for Brown Recluse spiders in a storage shed. How should it be applied ?
    I have seen Brown Recluse spiders in my storage shed in my back yard. Would Termidor be the proper product and how should it be applied to the shed and the wood under the shed.
    A
    Termidor SC can only be used around the exterior of structures to control spiders. We recommend you use Demon WP on the interior of your shed to control Brown recluse spiders. Demon WP does a fantastic job killing just about any spider that comes into contact with treated surfaces. Demon WP will also kill most other insects which will eliminate the spiders food source and make your home and property a less favorable hunting ground. Demon WP does not offer an instant knockdown and it can take several hours to a day for spiders to die after they come into contact with the dry residual. Please take a few minutes to read our article Brown Recluse Spider Control to learn how to make your property less favorable to this pest.
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  • Asked by Misty from Goodlettsville,tn
    06/12/2012
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    What do I need to use just for preventative temite control?
    We built our house 5 years ago and had it treated for termites then. We haven't done anything since then. What should we use for preventative termite control?
    A
    Termidor SC (or Taurus SC the generic of Termidor SC) is our most popular choice for a termite preventative. Termidor will protect your home and eliminate almost any termite problem in less than 90 days. In addition, when used as an in-ground barrier treatment, Termidor will protect your home for over 10 years. Termidor is completely undetectable by termites and once termites touch it they contact, ingest and spread the termiticide until it eliminates the entire colony. Termidor controls all types of termites including subterranean, formosan, and drywood termites. Please take a few minutes to read our article How to do a termite treatment to learn how to perform your own barrier treatment.
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  • Asked by Jim from Utica, Ny
    06/16/2012
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    What can I use for a carnivorous ant which attacks the soft tissue of trapped mice?
    MY seasonal travel trailer's in the Adirondacks. I've had no problem eliminating the mice which have gained access to the trailer, but these ants appear between the time of the kill and the emptying of the trap.
    A
    We are not sure what type of ants you have based on your description (most ants will eat dead animals as they need protein during certain times of the year) but using Termidor SC around the exterior of your structure should help eliminate them. Termidor is a non-repellent insecticide that 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.
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  • Asked by Howard from Jacksonville Fla
    06/18/2012
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    is it possible to mix termodor sc with quickset concrete to control insects outside
    A
    You cannot mix Termidor SC with concrete for insect control. Termidor SC can be used in the soil under concrete or you can drill holes through the concrete to reach the soil but it cannot be mixed with the concrete itself. Please read the Termidor SC product label for a full listing of the ways Termidor SC can be used.
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  • Asked by Teresa from Baytown, Tx
    07/23/2012
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    I have "Crazy Raspberry" Ants. They are tearing up my wiring in my well and septic.
    They are able to out-compete fire ants because they reproduce faster. The ants are not attracted to ordinary ant baits, are not controlled by over-the-counter pesticides, and are harder to fully exterminate because their colonies have multiple queens. (Taken from Wikipedia) I have read that the only type of pesticide which will kill them is fipronil. Does your MaxForce product have this pesticide in it? I didn't see it listed on the product sheet
    A
    I believe the Fipronil product they were referring to was Termidor SC. Termidor SC used outdoors and Phantom used indoors have been the most effective products to control crazy Raspberry Ants. Ant baits (including the maxforce product that contains fipronil) and synthetic pyrethroid insecticides do not seem to do an effective job controlling this ant species. Texas A&M University has done extensive research regarding these ants and you can find detailed articles on their extension website.
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  • Asked by Janet
    07/31/2012
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    Is 6 inches deep enough when trenching? How come drilled holes have to be deeper?
    I am getting more confident in being able to tackle trenching and drilling for Termidor. I noticed that the guide states when you are drilling around the foundation, the deeper you go, the better. How come this is not the case for trenching? Do sub-termites not live deeper than 6 inches into the soil? And what is the recommended method in pouring Termidor down the drilled foundation, should you use a funnel?
    A
    The trench should be 6" x 6" as stated in the product label as the large volume of dilution will go deeper than the 6" (the termites usually come closer to the surface to forage as that is where the wood will come into contact with the soil). The drilled holes should be deeper because you are trying to pump in such a large volume of diluted product into a tiny space and the deeper the thin hole the easier it will be for the product to disperse into the soil.
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