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  • Asked by Dot
    11/15/2010
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    How do I use Termidor SC to treat and kill fire ants?
    A
    We recommend using a fire ant bait granule such as Advion Fire Ant Granules or Extinguish Plus Fire Ant Granules. Both of these are labeled specifically for fire ants and can be used out in the yard as a broadcast or mound treatment. Termidor SC is not a good option for fire ant control because it can only be used on or immediately adjacent to a structure, it is not labeled to be used out in the yard.
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    49 of 58 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Koa
    12/03/2010
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    Is Termidor SC or CyKick CS better for black ants and dry wood termites?
    Which product has less of an odor?
    A

    Cy-Kick CS is a great product, but Termidor SC is the preferred product for your situation. Termidor SC is a non-repellent insecticide that also has a transfer effect, this means that the ants will not know that Termidor SC has been applied, and therefore cannot avoid the treated area and as they come into contact with other ants they will spread the insecticide and wipe out the colony. Termidor SC can also be used for drywood termites. It is important to remember that you must apply the product into the spaces that these termites will actually come into contact with it. That could mean that you would need to drill into the wood or possibly even foam the product into the space.We have never had a complaint about the smell of Termidor SC and the MSDS says that it is odorless.

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    3 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Peggy
    01/26/2011
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    Will Termidor SC kill subterranean termites in the ground?
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    Yes. Termidor SC is non-repellent product, which means that the termites cannot sense the product and therefore cannot avoid treated areas. Once the termite passes through the treated area, it inadvertently picks up small particles of the Termidor SC on the hairs of its body and carries it back to the colony. Through normal social interaction such as grooming and feeding the infected termite spreads the Termidor SC to its colony mates. After a short period of time, the termites start to die.
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    7 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jo
    01/26/2011
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    How long does it take for Termidor SC to work on spot treatments in wood?
    Is it safe to stay in a boat treated with injected spot treatments into the effected wood? If Termidor SC only lasts to treat the infestation for six weeks, what should the follow up treatment be in a boat and should I remove the effected wood?
    A
    Termidor SC does not penetrate through wood, so you cannot just spray it on wood and expect it to penetrate through to the termites.  You have to drill holes and inject the product directly into the wood.  Termidor SC is very safe and there should be no worries about being in the boat near wood that you treated with Termidor SC.  Termidor SC does not last for a long period of time on wood since it is meant to be placed into the ground.  Most of the time it is not worth the time or trouble to drill holes all over the wood and inject Termidor SC all over the boat if there are not termites there.  Most people just wait and do inspections every so often and only treat when they have an issue.
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    3 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Bob
    01/28/2011
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    How much Termidor SC do I mix in a four gallon back pack sprayer for ants around the foundation?
    A
    Termidor SC is labeled to be applied to the outside perimeter of your home only, 1 foot up onto the foundation and 1 foot out onto the ground.  So this equals a 2 foot band all the way around your home.  Typically, most homes only require one gallon of solution to go all the way around.  If you have a large home you may require 2 gallons, but not more than that is usually necessary.  We would suggest 1 gallon of solution to start with.  Termidor SC should be mixed at a .06% solution, which is mixing .8 ounces (the red line on the measuring portion on the bottle) per gallon of water.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Josh
    02/07/2011
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    Should we evacuate the house when we use Termidor SC foam in the interior walls?
    I recently found some dry wood termite droppings in the house. I want to use Termidor SC foam but my wife is three months pregnant. Should we evacuate the premise during/after the application? Also, could Termidor SC be used for indoor spot treatment?
    A
    Termidor SC can be used by itself inside wall voids as a spot treatment for termites, or you can foam Termidor SC to be used inside wall voids.  It can be used inside as a spot treatment only inside wall voids.  Termidor SC, when used as directed, is safe to use with people inside the home and you do not have to evacuate anyone from the premises.  It should be perfectly safe for your pregnant wife since you will be treating inside a wall void.
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    16 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Josh
    02/09/2011
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    What is the difference in Termidor SC and Bora-Care?
    A
    Termidor SC is a product that is meant to be used as a soil treatment for the prevention of termites and will last for 10 years or more in this type of application. Termidor SC can also be used as a spot treatment to eliminate existing termites and will last for up to 6 weeks for this use. Bora-Care is applied to wood to eliminate and prevent termites from infesting that piece of wood for the life of the wood.
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    15 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Sam
    02/09/2011
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    Can Termidor be used inside a house?
    A
    Termidor SC is for outdoor use only. Termidor SC can only be used indoors if you are spot treating termite activity inside the house.  You cannot use Termidor SC indoors as a pest control application or to treat ants.
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    13 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Marty
    03/05/2011
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    Does Termidor SC protect against the formosan termites?
    A

    Yes, Termidor SC will work for Formosan termites. Formosan termites are a species of subterranean termites and Termidor SC is labeled for subterranean termites.

    How to Perform Your Own Termite Treatment

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    7 of 9 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Karen
    03/07/2011
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    Is there any conflict between using Termidor SC and Bora-Care to treat the same area?
    We have a concrete slab den that used to be a porch. We have had several incidents of termite damage over the past 20 years, despite termite treatment and annual inspections. We are now planning to have a professional company treat the foundation and slab with Termidor SC (trench and rod). We also are planning to treat the wood sill plates and plywood subfloor, as well as the top of the concrete slab, with Bora-Care. Our termite company says this should not present a conflict between the products, but we wanted to make sure, since they do not deal with Bora-Care.
    A
    Using Termidor SC and Bora-Care in/around the same structure is done all the time and should pose no conflict. Termidor SC and Bora-Care are superior termite control products and should offer you great results.
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    2 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert
    03/20/2011
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    Will Termidor work when applied on stucco and concrete?
    I have a major ant problem. On 3 sides of my home a concrete sidewalk butts up to the homes stucco foundation. Can Termidor SC be applied to stucco and concrete and achieve the same results as when applied to soil? If not, can you recommend a different product? Thanks!
    A
    Termidor is the best product available for ant control.  Termidor is made to bond to any surface and will last just as long on concrete and stucco as it does on soil, which is about 3 months when applying it on all surfaces for ant control.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Robert
    03/20/2011
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    Do I need to use a certain type of sprayer with Termidor SC?
    Can I use Termidor SC with the Chapin 1 Gallon Pump Sprayer (#20000) to spray around the perimeter of my home? Thank you.
    A
    Any hand pump sprayer will do as long as it is clean and does not have residues from other products you may have used. The Chapin 1 Gal Pump Sprayer model 20000 will do a great job for you.
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    3 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Frank
    03/26/2011
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    Can Termidor be used to treat bees?
    A
    Termidor is not labeled to treat bees and therefore we cannot recommend it.  Bees are considered to be beneficial since they play a major role in pollination.  Because of this fact, many products are not labeled for bees.  If bees are nesting inside your home or going in and out of an opening, we recommend dusting the opening with Tempo Dust.
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    8 of 11 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Larry
    03/30/2011
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    How do I treat a house built off the ground?
    A
    You will need to trench or drill around each pier or area of the house that touches the ground and apply either Termidor SC or Dominion 2L according to the product label instructions. Termidor SC will last for about 10 years in the soil while the lower cost Dominion 2L will last approximately 7 years in the soil.
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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Nathan
    04/01/2011
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    Instead of making trench, is it as effective if I make holes in the ground every six inches and pour Termidor?
    A
    No, a trench is what you should do.  Drilling a hole every six inches does not ensure that you get complete coverage around your foundation.  There will be gaps in the treatment, and you do not want gaps in the treatment at all.  The goal should be a non stop barrier with no gaps around your home.  The only way to do this is to trench at least the areas that you can, which is where the ground comes up to the house.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Kerry
    04/03/2011
    Q
    Time is takes for Termidor Treatment to work?
    We had Termidor applied over 2 weeks ago and I am still seeing a massive swarm every morning. How long does it take for the termites to be gone???
    A

    Termidor can take up to 90 days to kill the termite colony completely.  It is perfectly normal to still have termites swarm and see activity for a couple of months after the treatment.  This is a good thing, it means the termites are still walking through where the company placed the Termidor.  Termidor does not kill termites right away for a reason.  It takes awhile to kill the termites so they can take it back underground to where the colony and the queen are and spread the Termidor around to the entire colony, thereby leading to devastating effects on the colony.  Termidor is the best termite treatment product available and as long as the termite company applied it correctly, it will no doubt solve your termite problem in due time.

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    74 of 80 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mark
    04/04/2011
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    Will Fipronil products work on spiders?
    A
    The only Fipronil product that will work on spiders is Termidor SC. Most other fipronil products are in bait formulations which spiders will not eat. You should note that Termidor SC will not offer a fast knock down of spiders and can be used outdoors only.
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    13 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Barbara
    04/04/2011
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    How deep does the trench need to be when I use Termidor SC for a termite prevention treatment?
    A
    Your trench will need to be six inches deep and six inches wide for a termite prevention treatment.
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    16 of 16 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dave
    04/07/2011
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    Treating crawl space with Termidor SC?
    I'm getting ready to encapsulate my crawl space. Should I put a barrier down around the perimeter inside or just do the exterior? I don't want to later wish I would have done the crawl space before it's too late
    A
    We agree with you...we would absolutely recommend doing the crawl space with Termidor by trenching the inside perimeter and around all of the piers, and treat just as you would around the outside.  Once your crawl space is encapsulated you will not be able to treat again.  This also greatly limits inspections of the crawl space for termites in the future so we recommend keeping a close eye upstairs in the living space on the first floor for any activity.
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    5 of 6 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Deanna
    04/19/2011
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    How many gallons of Termidor is needed to treat a 2000 sq. ft home?
    What is the average cost to treat this size home by a professional?
    A
    Unfortunately the square footage of a house is not the information you need to determine how much Termidor SC you will need. You will need to know how many linear feet you have around the outside of your home to determine how much Termidor SC you will require. After you know how many linear feet you have you can divide that number by 60 and that will give you a general estimate on how many bottles of Termidor you will need. For instance if a house has 230 linear feet I would say 230/60 = 3.83. I would round up to the next whole number and I would need to purchase 4 bottles of Termidor SC. The cost for a pest control company to treat your home actually varies greatly between companies and from state to state but many of our customers report estimates between $1200-$2500. Many companies will offer you a free estimate if you would like to see what it would cost for a pro to treat your home.
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    78 of 103 people found this answer helpful.
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