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  • Asked by Jack
    05/21/2010
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    Can Termidor be used effectively for an active termite infestation inside the house?
    How does it compare to Bora-Care?
    A
    Yes, Termidor can be used inside the house, but only as a spot treatment where an active termite infestation exists.  Termidor and Bora-Care are for two different treatments.  Termidor is meant for the soil, but can be used on wood as a spot treatment.  The main benefit of Termidor is that the termites will take it back to the colony under the ground and kill the colony at the source.  Bora-Care is a wood treatment product only, but it will not take care of the termite colony below the soil; it will only kill the termites that are in the wood.
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    21 of 25 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matt
    09/18/2010
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    Can I use Termidor SC against yellow jackets?
    I read a study indicating the use of Fipronil in bait was highly successful in the control of German yellow jackets. Would Termidor SC be useful in this manner?
    A
    Termidor SC is labeled for yellow jackets. Termidor SC is a non-repellent product that also has a transfer effect making it highly effective for social insects like yellow jackets. Termidor SC does have a very limited area it can be applied to, specifically directly on or immediately adjacent to a structure, so it's important that you fully read and follow the instructions on the product label. (Instructions for using Termidor SC for yellow jackets is on the very last page of the instructions)
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    21 of 24 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jan
    06/29/2011
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    How long can you keep Termidor SC mixed in a gallon spray container and still be viable?
    A friend gave me a sprayer with Termidor SC already mixed up to spray for ants around the base of my house and I haven't used it yet. It has been mixed for about 6 weeks. How long will the solution be viable once mixed with water?
    A
    The manufacturer of Termidor SC recommends that you use the diluted solution within 24 hours. The longer the product sits in a solution the less effective it will become. Also, leaving chemicals or even just plain water in a hand pump sprayer can cause the seals and gaskets to breakdown. This will eventually require you to purchase a repair kit for the sprayer or even a whole new sprayer much faster than someone that had properly maintained their sprayer.
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    20 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by D. from Mocksville, Nc
    06/28/2012
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    Will the use of Termidor SC harm my Honey Bees ?
    A
    Yes. Termidor SC is highly toxic to honey bees and should not be used in areas where they are known to forage or frequent.
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    19 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Heather from Hoschton, Ga
    10/12/2016
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    How long does it take Termidor SC to kill ants in walls?
    We purchased a new home a month ago. Noticed ants in an upstairs bedroom. Had Termidor sprayed around the perimeter of the house about three weeks ago. I keep finding 10-30 dead or dying ants in this same bedroom, around the window and along the baseboard. I'm glad they seem to be dying, but how long will it take for them to disappear altogether? I cannot find any trails coming up the house foundation so not sure where they're coming from. Help please!!
    A

    Once Termidor SC is applied it can take up to a month or 6 weeks depending on ant species and size of the colony. As long as you are seeing dead ants the product is working. Should you start to see live ants again then there may possibly be a satellite colony in a wall void that needs to be spot treated or baited. 

    Please see our How To Get Rid if Ants Guide as well for more tips. 

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    19 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Stacy from Galveston, Tx
    11/28/2016
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    Is Termidor SC safe to use around a small barn where horses and chickens eat off the ground?
    A

    Termidor SC is not labeled to be used anywhere near grazing animals and would not be recommended.

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    19 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from Green /cove /springs Florida
    07/27/2015
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    Can I use bleach to pressure wash my house after a Termidor Treatment for carpenter ants or termites?
    A

    If you pressure wash over the areas where you have applied the Termidor, you will remove all of the product from the exterior and by extension stop from the product from being effective. You should only pressure wash the exterior if you have experienced complete results from using Termidor and do not need the product in place any longer.

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    18 of 26 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Brandon from San Antonio
    03/19/2017
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    How do I use Termidor SC for a pier and beam home foundation?
    A

    To apply Termidor SC to a home with a pier and beam foundation, you will need to trench around each pier.  You will need to trench around any point where a support for the home touches the home.  If the piers are hollow blocks you also have to drill a hole in each pier to treat the inside space where termites could potentially travel up without hitting the treated soil around the pier.

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    18 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sunny from Kennett Square, Pa
    09/06/2011
    Q
    Can Termidor be applied to wet ground if there is no rain prediction?
    It has rained a lot in the past few days and the ground is wet. I discovered termites in the mulched area while trying to plant some shrubs. Is it safe to apply Termidor if no rain is predicted for the next 2 days and the ground is still wet?
    A
    It is fine to apply Termidor even if the ground is still damp as long as no rain is predicted for a day or two after the application.
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    18 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bj
    07/17/2011
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    Can I buy Termidor SC & use it myself in San Antonio, Texas?
    Our pest control company said they could spray termidor but that it would cost over $400 just to treat the area that we need treated. They also stated I could not purchase this product myself. I will try and see if there is a state law against the general public from purchasing termidor, but I thought I'd ask you since I can buy it from you for cheap.
    A

    Termidor SC can be purchased by anyone that does not live in a restricted state and at this time Texas is not a restricted state. In most instances you are allowed to use Termidor SC as long as you are using it on your own property and you are not treating say your neighbors house for profit.

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    18 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Gayle
    06/02/2011
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    How long does it take for the Termidor to kill ants?
    A
    Termidor SC usually kills ants within 3-4 weeks. There are a few variables of course. If the ants are not coming into contact with the Termidor then it obviously cannot kill them. There are occasionally cases where a home owner will use Termidor SC around the outside of their home but the ants are actually under the slab or in a wall void and the ants never come into contact with the product.
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  • Asked by Nicole from Pittsburgh, Pa
    04/02/2015
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    Once dried on a surface, is Termidor SC still toxic to come into contact with?
    Wondering if I need to keep my children from touching surfaces where termidor would have touched for a period of time (an old tree stump in our yard, etc.). It was drilled and poured into the stump, but some was on the top, too. They like to play by it.
    A
    No, Termidor SC is no longer toxic when dry. It is safe for your children to play near the area where Termidor SC was used once it is dry.
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    18 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sreenithi from Ga
    09/29/2014
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    I found termite in my bathtub. I have no clue how it got there. How to identify and kill?
    When I purchased the home 6 months back, I did termite inspection. No termite found that time. I do not have any termite protection installed. Last week, I found 6 termites found in my bathtub which is located exactly at the center of the house. It is slab house. I do not have any clue from where those termites came to bathtub. Can I install any termite bait inside bathtub drywalls?
    A
    The first thing you need to do is get the termites identified to know exactly what kind you have. You may want to have a local company come out and do an inspection to see if they can find any signs of live colonies in the home. If you do have termites, in the home, the bait sytem would not be used in the walls. You would do a spot treatment with a product like Termidor Foam in the walls, or drill through the floor and slab to treat the soil below it with Termidor SC where the termites are coming up through a crack or around a pipe. 
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    18 of 23 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert from Memphis, Tn
    02/07/2016
    Q
    What is the effect of Termidor SC on wildlife?
    My yard has lost all wildlife using Termidor for short time 50 there with velsicol the yard swarmed with ground and tre squirrels, moles, blackbirds, now nothing
    A

    Termidor SC should only be used as a perimeter treatment around your home. If Termidor SC was broadcast across the lawn, there are likely no insects so there is nothing for the wildlife to eat. Be sure to follow the label when using products such as Termidor SC.

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    17 of 21 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ralph
    10/24/2016
    Q
    Does Termidor SC leave an odor after application?
    A

    Termidor SC does have a slight odor though we have never had a complaint that the smell was overwhelming.

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    17 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by John from Bryan, Tx
    04/27/2012
    Q
    Effective life of Termidor SC
    How is it that Termidor can last for decades in the soil around your foundation, but only a month in the inside of the wall cavity of your home? I could see how UV's might destroy topical treatments outdoors, but how so in wall cavities? Is it not suitable for spraying in-wall around plumbing penetrations? And if so, only active for a month?
    A
    Termidor is made specifically to bond to soil in a way that allows it to last for 10+ years when applied to soil.  It is not however made to bond to wood or other surfaces.  While the residual may last for a few months when applied in wall voids, wood does not obviously have the chemical make up like dirt that the termidor product is looking for.  This allows it to break down quicker.  Termidor is meant just as  spot treatment where you have termite activity indoors.  Also, there is a big difference when you pour 4 gallons per 10 feet into a 6 inch deep trench around your home compared to spraying a small amount in a wall void.
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    17 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Wendy
    09/09/2010
    Q
    Is Termidor SC harmful to landscaped plants when used as a perimeter treatment for ants?
    A
    Termidor SC should have no effect on plants that are inadvertently sprayed with the product. It is important to read and follow the Termidor SC product label which states that you can only treat one foot up from and one foot out from where the ground meets the structure. The label also recommends that you remove or prune away plants, shrubs or tree branches that touch the structure. Vegetation that comes into contact with the structure may offer a route of entry for the ants allowing them to enter the structure without ever having come into contact with the treated area.
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  • Asked by S from Barnegat New Jersey
    02/24/2013
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    Can Termidor SC liquid be used indoors?
    A
    Termidor SC can only be used in wall voids indoors. You cannot use it for baseboards or broadcasts sprays indoors.
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    17 of 22 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jim from Nature Coast Florida
    03/19/2013
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    How long does it take Termidor to kill ants?
    By this I mean THE ant which contacted it, not the colony.
    A
    There are many variables that can change how long a product takes to kill an ant such as health and age of the ant, how long the product has been in place, how much of the product the ant got on it, etc. In general it can take any where from 1 day to around a week for the ant to die.
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    17 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jesse from Williamsburg, Va
    06/12/2013
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    What is shelf life of Termidor SC when left in the bottle?
    A
    If kept out of heat and sunlight the shelf life of Termidor is 3-5 years
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    16 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
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