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.
No, there is no need to mix Termidor SC with an IGR. This product is a non-repellent and insects do not know they are coming in contact with it. This is how it is spread throughout the colony.
Termidor SC is better than Talstar as it promotes a transfer kill eradicate the colony and will last for up to ten years in the soil. Please see our Termite Guide. The Square footage is not important in a trench treatment. Linear feet is most important. One 20oz bottle will cover 60 linear feet of trenching.
Termidor SC cannot be used inside for general spraying. It is only to be used for spot treating active infestations in wall voids, wood, etc. where it would not be applied in areas of exposure, per the manufacturers instructions on the product label.
You will typically start seeing results within a week of applying Termidor SC. Ants do not know they are coming in contact with the treated area so that is how it spreads throughout the colony.
Yes, you can do your indoor treatment as long as the ground is not overly saturated from the rainfall. You should not do any outdoor treatments with Termidor or other insecticides while it is raining or when the ground is saturated.
For Suberreanean Termite Control, the best method to treat is by digging a trench around the exterior foundation wall. Exterior termite treatments using Termidor SC or Taurus SC will provide a 10 year barrier protection against termites. If there is visible termite damage in the walls or floors in the same area as the sonotube, we recommend directly treating that area with Termidor Foam or if you have access from the interior, directly drill through the concrete floor and slab and treat the dirt area beneath. Please refer to page 7 on the product label in the section Concrete Slab Over Soil for specific directions.
You can view the How to Treat for Termites Page for step by step instructions on how to perform a trench treatment.
Just about any 1 gallon pump sprayer will do. We prefer the Chapin Premier 1 Gallon Pump Sprayer 21210XP because of the brass construction in the shutoff valve, wand, and nozzle. The nozzle is adjustable and using the pin stream spray would allow you to spray through a hole in the wall. All of the parts are replaceable when they wear out and when cared for properly will last for many years. You may want to look over our How To Do A Termite Treatment article to learn how you can protect the rest of your home against termites in the future.
Termidor SC can be used for ant treatment if it is within 1 foot of a structure. Per the product label, you cannot use Termidor SC farther out in yards or around ornamentals outside of that range. A better product to use around pavers would be a dual-active product such as Temprid FX Insecticide. You can treat around the perimeter of the homes, plus treat where there are ant trails around the pavers. The product label also allows you to apply Temprid FX much more frequently than Termidor (only 2-4 times per year, depending on the rate used).
As long as Termidor SC is applied according to the instructions on the product label, it will remain active in the soil and prevent termites for up to 10 years.
When applying Termidor SC to a home with a raised foundation, you would trench around the outside of the foundation and around each pier/post under the crawlspace. Everywhere you dig you will follow the method of digging a 6x6 trench and use 4 gallons to every 10 linear feet.
Termidor is designed to bind to the treated soil for longterm residual, so you would not have to worry about the application breaking down more quickly. The concern would be that your barrier is covered up with untreated organic material, thereby limiting insect control. We do suggest that mulch or similar groundcover be kept at least 12 inches from the foundation, so if this application is done accordingly, then your Termidor barrier would remain intact and effective.
Dogs should not be present during application of Termidor SC and while treated areas are wet. It should not be applied to the surface of the deck or other off label areas.
Termidor SC or Taurus SC should be applied when you are not expecting 24 hrs of rainfall after completely drying.
We actually recommend, if possible, to apply Termidor in a trench inside the crawl space. You will use the same method as you do around the entire structure. If you are not able to do so it might be best to contact a professional company for options.
Termidor SC lasts 10 years when applied as a trench application to the soil only. Please be advised that this product is for outdoor use only.
Termidor SC does not bond to mulch the same way it bonds to the soil. When applied to the soil per label instructions, it will bond with the soil to remain effective for up to 10 years.
Termidor SC should not be applied within 15 feet of bodies of water per the product label. Keep in mind that for most applications, Termidor should only be applied around the foundation of a home or other structure.
Termidor SC is not labeled for grubs and can only be applied within 1 foot of a structure. Please take a moment to review our Grub Control Guide for more information.
Termidor SC can only be applied outside around the foundation 1 to 2 feet up and out for general pest control but you would not treat on porous surfaces such as a driveway.. We do have a guide here that can help for getting rid of millipedes. For areas further out in the yard and around the perimeter edges of the driveway you can use something like Talstar P.
