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  • Asked by Andy from Northern Va
    04/25/2013
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    Hand-held sprayer vs commercial one when applying Termidor SC?
    Should I be worried if I use a hand-held sprayer vs ask a pest control company to inject Termidor into the concrete slabs? Plus how would I keep track to make sure 0.4 gallon per hole is poured in?
    A
    To apply Termidor in the slabs you want to drill holes 18in deep and 12 in. apart and disperse the 4 gallons mixed solution per 10 feet into those holes. You can use any type of sprayer to inject the solution into the slab. The B&G Accuspary with termite injection tip would be very helpful when injecting the solution into the slabs.
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    5 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Josh from Ohio
    04/24/2013
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    Is Termidor affected by herbicides/weed killers that I would use in the flower bed next to my house?
    I need to kill the weeds in my flower beds but I'm afraid to apply any killer in liquid or granule form because I don't know if it will negatively affect my Termidor treatment I had done a year ago.
    A
    We don't think the herbicides will be a problem with the Termidor. The problem will be if plants are growing through that barrier treatment and disturbing the barrier that was put into place.
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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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    1 of 1 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Dee from Durham, Nc
    04/22/2013
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    Just had a treatment of Termidor and my veggie garden was "injected" too because of proximity. Can I re-plant?
    The soil from the garden is against the house. We removed the plants for the treatment. Can they be replanted in the same spot?
    A
    No. You will be disrupting the barrier allowing termites to gain access to your home if you displace/disturb the soil to plant the garden. You will also be contaminating the vegetable plants as well by using the treated soil.
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  • Asked by Will from Baltimore Maryland
    04/19/2013
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    Can I use Termidor SC within my basement floor?
    I had two professionals come out to give me a quote for termites and they threw out $1300 dollars wow...So I want to try it myself my question is can I use the product within my basement floor? the professionals said that they were going to drill inside and outside where they thought it needed. I've read that you shouldn't use it inside the house.
    A
    Yes, you can apply Termidor to drilled holes in your basement. The only permissible ways Termidor can be used indoors is when it is applied to drilled holes or wall voids.
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  • Asked by T from Arlington, Tn
    04/18/2013
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    I had the outside of my home trenched and treated with Termidor and it rained 8 hours later.
    Will effectiveness of termidor be weakened?
    A
    If the Termidor did not have a chance to dry completely it could have been effected by the rain. We recommend you contact BASF directly and ask what they recommend you do in this situation. You can reach BASF by calling 800-526-1072
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  • Asked by Broderick from Texas
    04/13/2013
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    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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    1 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jason from Tifton Georgia
    04/13/2013
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    I've been using Termidor SC in one tank for about 5 years now, and there seems to be a rotten egg smell.
    seems like it only does it at the start of each new job after the tank has set up overnight. maybe some of the product was left in the hose. is there anyone else complaining about this. thank you
    A
    We have never heard of any one reporting this smell. Perhaps their is a high sulfur content in the water you are using. We recommend making sure you triple rinse the tank and hoses after use.
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    0 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • 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 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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    1 of 3 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mrs. from Visalia, Ca. 93277
    04/07/2013
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    Can Termidor be used when I have dogs that are inside and also go outside?
    A
    Termidor is pet safe when it is used as directed on the product label. The dogs should be out of the area during the application and they can safely return tho the area after the application has dried.
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    17 of 19 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Matt from Ca
    04/04/2013
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    I work for a termite company in CA. They try to make me treat in the rain. What is the law in CA?
    I know the label stats "do not treat while precipitation is occurring" however my company who will remain annoymus is trying to say as long as the soil is protected by the eves of the house is okay to treat.. please let me know I don't want to break the law and risk having my Branch 2 and 3 revoked. and plus a fine or jail time.
    A
    The law varies greatly in each state and we are located in Georgia and are unfamiliar with the law in California. You should contact the department of agriculture in your state and ask for their expertise on this law.
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    0 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Colin from Bloomington, In
    04/01/2013
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    Is it safe to use Termidor SC on an area where my chickens scratch and eat bugs? I don't want to poison them.
    This is for an active termite treatment, for trench treating around the house. I may use a different brand because we can't get termidor here.
    A
    The chickens will need to be kept of the area during the application and for about 6-8 hours until the surface is completely dry. Once dried there should not be any issues for the chickens.
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    17 of 18 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Joe from Pa.
    03/31/2013
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    How do I apply Termidor SC when a concrete slab is around my house?
    A
    When concrete surrounds a home you must use a hammer drill to drill through the slab and into the soil right up against the home. The holes should not be further than 12" apart and you can use a sprayer that is set on pin stream or you can use funnels and pour the solution into the holes with a bucket. The usage rate will stay the same so you should apply 4 gallons of the solution to every 10 linear feet. (usually works out to be about 1/2 gallon of solution per hole).
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  • Asked by Bruce from Orinda, Ca (near Sf).
    03/26/2013
    Q
    Do you have advice for getting rid of difficult to access honey bee nests?
    We have a 40' long solar structure and honey bees have now made up nests between 2 X 6 structural members which has roofing on the top side and plywood underneath. The bees enter from the far side between the roofing which happens to be 20 ft. in the air and not easy to get to. I have drilled 1/4" holes thru the plywood on the underside and attached 6 ft. lengths of vinyl tubing thru which I have attempted to spray off the shelf insecticides and also a strong detergent solution. Even tried ammonia. But to no avail. Much as we love the bees we have leak repairs to be done and need new roofing and no one will go near. The bees also now sting children also. There are about 20 sections between the 2 x 6's and we must have at least 6 hives. My recent thought has been to fumigate then remove the plywood to remove the nests, but the bees have to be done-in somehow first. Your suggestions please, and thanks!
    A
    Honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony. You can locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. We are not sure what a solar structure is but if you can somehow get close to the exterior entrance the bees are using you can apply a product such as Termidor SC. Termidor is a non-repellent and will be transferred from bee to bee and will typically take about a week to two weeks to control a colony.
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    6 of 7 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mike from United States
    03/25/2013
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    I live in Orlando, FL - what is best treatment you suggest to prevent this subterranean termites?
    i found millions of Flying insects around Oak tree 20 ft away from my block build house.
    A
    In most cases, termites out in the yard are completely normal and can be left alone. If you do not have an up-to-date termite barrier around your home you can apply a product such as Termidor SC to prevent any termites from moving. Here is our article which explains step by step what is needed to put a termite barrier around your home: How to do a termite treatment
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    16 of 17 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Mario from Alma Ga
    03/21/2013
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    How much Termidor SC should I put in a 15 gallon tank?
    I would like to know how much Termidor Sc should I put in a 15 gallon tank sprayer? I did the math but I want to make sure that I have the right amount. I am doing a preventive treatment .... thank you... .
    A
    You should use 12 fl oz of Termidor for 15 gallons of water.
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    13 of 13 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 Clive from Encino Ca
    03/13/2013
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    How do I inject termidor SC into holes and can it be done with the undiluted material?
    and can i purchase a small amount... Dry wood termites in painted 4x4 beams with small hole showing the dust and residues coming out
    A
    Termidor SC must be diluted according to the product instructions. The smallest container it comes in is the 20 oz bottle. In order to inject the liquid into the beams you will need to drill holes every couple of inches and use a sprayer with a pinpoint stream or a straw attachment to get the application into the holes. Another option would be to use Termidor Foam which comes in a ready to use can with the small attachments to get the foam into the drilled holes.
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    4 of 5 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Jeff from Indianapolis, In
    03/07/2013
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    Are there alternatives to Termidor since you can't ship to my state?
    It says that Termidor SC is not allowed to be shipped to Indiana. Can you recommend something just as good that can be shipped to Indiana? I was told that it's an excellent barrier for ants around the home, which I have a problem with. I've also been told that licensed exterminators can use it in Indiana but it's not available for home consumers and I really don't want to pay the high cost they charge and just do it myself. Any suggestions are appreciated.
    A
    Taurus SC is basically the same product as Termidor SC it's just made by a different manufacturer. The Taurus SC manufacturer has registered their product for sale in Indiana. Both products contain the same active ingredient and both have pretty much the same instruction label for ant control.
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