For the accurate recommendation to apply Termidor in a trench for termites, we recommend to measure the linear feet around the structure. 1 bottle Termidor will treat 60 linear feet of trenching.
Termidor applied in a trench really helps to prevent pest that are traveling through the soil. It sounds like you will need to re trench since over 10 years and then spray around the foundation 1 foot up and out with Termidor. You may also want to use apply dust like Delta Dust into wall voids for the spiders and other pest.
We recommend that you trench and drill and apply Termidor SC for subterranean termites in the garage and around the structure. If treated properly, it will eradicate colonies within 90 days and bind to the soil and offer 10 years worth of protection. You will want to measure the lineal feet around the structure to determine how much product you will need to purchase for the application. Please take a few moments to review our article and videos on How to Get Rid of Termites prior to treating. For the garage, you will come out 2 inches from the foundation wall and drill a hole every 10-12" apart. You will apply 4 gallons (every 10 lineal feet) of mixed solution into the holes.
Termidor SC is not specifically labeled to eradicate nematodes but could cause harm to them. We do not suggest using the same applicator or in the same areas.
The mix rate of Termidor is not stronger with active Termites. You will still mix at 0.8 oz per gallon of water. Please also review our Termite Guide.
Termidor SC cannot be applied on the grass in the lawn for treating any insects including fire ants. It is labeled for applications up against the structure for other ant species and crawling insects as well as in the soil for termite applications. It is not labeled for treating fire ants. We do carry products that can be applied for control of fire ants. Please take a few moments to review our article on How to Get Rid of Fire Ants for more details.
You can either drill into the deck to get to the soil underneath, or you may need to remove the plank or two closest to the structure so be able to treat the soil.
Termidor SC should be used within 24 hours of mixing and should not be stored.
Termidor SC can be applied twice a year (1 ft up and 1 ft out) up against the structure for a pest control barrier at 0.8 oz per gallon of water. It can be applied four times a year at 0.4 fl oz per gallon of water in the same area.
No, Termidor SC will not kill your tree, however, it is not labeled for use on trees or any other vegetation. This should only be used around the perimeter of your home.
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.
Termidor SC can only be applied around the foundation of your home or other building structure for control of ants and other listed insects. You cannot use the product out on or around the trees or fences because it is not labeled for this type of application. We recommend using our most popular product for spider mites, Talstar P. Talstar P is known to have a pretty good miticide effect for these plant-infesting pests. When Talstar P is over-used the mites are known to build up a resistance to the active ingredient. The other choices would be to use a Horticultural Oil or an insecticidal soap. Both of these products work best when they make direct contact with the pest and both products are known to cause discoloration to spruce trees. The pro to using one of these products is that spider mites cannot build up a resistance to them.
Termidor SC is applied 1 ft up and 1 ft out directly up against the foundation for a crawling insect barrier 2-4 times per year depending on the rate used (see product label for complete mixing instructions). If treating for subterranean termites, the product is applied in a 6 X 6 trench and in drilled holes up against the foundation. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Termites for more detailed information on a successful eradication program.
Termidor SC is a great option for fire ants inside of a tree. There are two options that you have when applying this product. It can either be done as a drench around the tree or you will inject the product directly into the termite cartons. The rate is 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water.
Please check out the Supplemental Document that explains how to do treatments.
Termidor SC can be used for small spot treatments indoors if you know exactly where the termite infestation is and can treat it directly. If you are unsure of where the infestation is and would like to treat indoors, Phantom Termiticide would be a good option.
Termidor SC can be applied in drilled holes every 10-12 inches by using a funnel or a sprayer set on a pin stream setting. The hole needs to drilled deep enough to apply 1/2 gallon of finished solution to each hole.
Termidor SC can only be applied one foot up and one foot out directly around the exterior of a structure 2-4 times per year or in a trench for termites. It should NOT be applied indoors or to trees, plants or lawns.
Termidor SC should not be applied for treating stinkbugs. We do offer an Overwintering Kit for Stinkbugs. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Stinkbugs for a successful eradication program.
The active ingredient in Termidor SC, Fipronil, works by disrupting the insects central nervous system by blocking GABA-gated chloride and glutamate-gated chloride (GluCl) channels. This causes hyperexcitation of nerves and muscles in insects.
Yes if the soil was disturbed, removed, or displaced after Termidor SC it could change effectiveness of barrier.
