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  • Asked by Alison from Vt
    08/01/2014
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    We see carpenter ants still appearing after two weeks after Termidor and now they are inside.
    We found carpenter ants digging in our second story deck. We called a pest control company that sprayed Termidor around the perimeter of our house and all over the second story deck. The skies opened and drenched everything about an hour later. The ants disappeared within a day or two. Two weeks later we are seeing ants inside our sunroom (we did not have them there before. The sunroom is built on stilts with a lattice base. The pest control company sprayed the base of the lattice but not the foundation poles or under the sunroom (which includes the actual foundation for the house). We purchased Maxforce gel bait and Advance bait and plan on putting them out once they arrive. Will the Termidor on the deck last? I've thrown several ants onto the deck? What else can I do? I really thought the Termidor would take care of everything. Should we also be spraying our lawn? I've seen winged ants outside near our house.
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    Termidor SC is a great exterior product for ants including carpenter ants. It will last for six months as a topical outdoor application but can take some time to fully eradicate as the ants carry it and transfer to other colony members. You will be able to get rid of Carpenter Ants more effectively if you can locate where they are coming from. They are the most active at night between 10AM-4AM. We do recommend treating with the Maxforce FC Carpenter Ant Bait and the Advance Carpenter Ant Bait. These baits will be extremely effective. The granules should be applied when dry outside and you are not expecting any rainfall within 24 hours of application. The bait gel can be applied directly to indoor cracks and crevices once every two weeks.

     

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  • Asked by Lee from Sumrall, Ms
    08/07/2014
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    How much Termidor SC do you add to one gallon of water when foaming? I've heard .80 oz and 20oz.
    It makes 25 gallons if finished foam so I would think 20 oz. just want to make sure I'm doing it right.
    A
    Yes, you will mix .80 fl. oz. of Termidor SC per gallon of water. Also, you will need to add ProFoam Foaming Concentrate. To Achieve Low Expansion - ½ to 1 ½ oz. Pro-Foam per gal. of pesticide. To Achieve High Expansion - 1 ½ to 6 oz. Pro-Foam per gal. of pesticide. You will also need a foaming device such as Chapin Professional Poly Foamer. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Greg from United States
    08/10/2014
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    If I have borax powder around the foundation, can I still spray over the top of it with Termidor?
    Also, at what point do I stop baiting inside if I am not seeing anymore carpenter ants? I feel like if they are gone maybe focus on on outside to keep them from coming in. Also, should I keep baiting outside with Kit #1 vs a kill and repel approach? I don't want to bait inside if it will draw more in than out or what do suggest now for prevention again since I am not seeing anymore carpenter ants inside the house for more than a week now. Can I be confident that they are gone or just regrouping?
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    No, Termidor SC cannot be sprayed on top of any type of powder/dust. If you are no longer seeing activity inside, there is no need to continue baiting. More than likely, they have taken the bait to the colony and eliminated it. You can spray Termidor SC around the perimeter of your home outdoors only. This should only be sprayed twice a year. It is likely that they have been eliminated from your lawn/home if you are no longer seeing them.
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  • Asked by Marcus from Las Vegas, Nv
    08/23/2014
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    Identifying the foundation of a typical house
    I am trying to understand the basics of identifying the foundation perimeter of a typical single family house. Here in the desert, houses are built primarily from wood and stucco, and almost all newer houses seem to be constructed in a similar way. One area I find confusing is the recess that is commonly created for the front entrance. In most houses I see around here, if one is standing at the front entrance, one is standing under the roof. Should termite treatment be applied around this recess or should it hug the exterior walls of the house as well as the front entrance door as closely as possible? In the case of an attached garage, I have read in the Q&A that it usually does not sit on top of the main foundation, but is just like a concrete slab patio, so one should drill holes along the walls that have living space behind it. However, all the attached garages I see around here are marked with the imprint "Tension Slab - Do not Penetrate". Doesn't that mean that one should not drill anywhere on the garage floor?
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    No matter how the house is constructed, the perspective area of treatment against the foundation should be treated either drilling into the attached concrete or trenched in the soil. It is recommended to drill into the concrete floor of an attached garage along the attached walls adjacent to the interior of the structure and across the garage floor where it meets a concrete driveway. The objective is to make sure all areas around the structure are properly treated so that when termites enter they will come into contact with the product that you apply.
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  • Asked by Cory from Bloomington,in
    09/07/2014
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    Per feet of Depth
    You say to treat using 4 gallons per 10 ft of trench but the label states using 4 gallons per 10 ft per foot of depth. You state one bottle will treat 60 lineal feet. So does that mean if you have 3ft of depth per 60 ft that you would need 3 bottles per 60 ft?
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    With Termidor SC, you will dig a 6 inch by 6 inch trench around the structure of your home. The depth of the trench will be 6 inches. When mixing Termidor SC, you will use .8 fl. oz. per gallon of water. You will use 4 gallons of solution per 10 lineal feet. One bottle treats 60 lineal feet that way. Three bottles of Termidor SC will treat 180 lineal feet. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Kim from Anderson Sc
    09/12/2014
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    How many ounces would I used of Termidor SC to pre-treat 50 linear feet ? Also, how many gallons of water use?
    The area is 10 X 15 X 10 X 15
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    One bottle of Termidor SC will treat 60 lineal feet. You will mix 0.8 fl. oz. per gallon of water. You should apply the product at a rate of 1 gallon per 10 sq. ft. Some of our customers also use a 5 gallon bucket and pour the 5 gallons over 50 square foot sections which will be much faster than using a hand pump sprayer which comes out slowly. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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  • Asked by Brian
    09/13/2014
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    Treating Removed Trench Soil - back fill when wet or dry?
    Your video states to wait until the Termidor has dried in the trench, then treat the back-fill with Termidor as I fill in the trenches. However, others mention I can backfill while there is still Termidor fluid in the trench and mix it in, while wet. Is this method acceptable? I was planning to do a 10 foot section at a time, and then back-fill right after I poured the treatment in while there is still plenty Termidor to mix it with.
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    Once the trench is filled with the proper amount of termiticide, cover the trench back with the dirt that was removed. You want the dirt that you place back in the trench to be treated also, so that you have a complete barrier against your house and no untreated soil. If you place the dirt back in the trench while it is still filled with the termiticide, it will mix and be treated. If the ground has already soaked up the termiticide, than you will need to pour extra termiticide on the backfill as you are pushing it back into the trench so it will be treated also.  
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  • Asked by 'd'jon' from Vista, Ca
    01/06/2015
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    Termidor: Shelf life? Solut. shelf life? Unhealthy for men if used indoor or crowl space? Protects 10 years???
    Dry wood termite activity suspected inside chimny framing; dry wood and sub t. activity spotted in the crowl spase... The house built - finaliyed in 2005... The building 'completely wrapped' with vinil siding... Ground covered up to the walls 90% around...
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    If stored in a cool dry area, Termidor will last 3-5 years. You want to be sure to use any mixed solutions within 24 hours of mixing. Termidor is meant to be applied indoors as spot treatment only. It is recommended to perform the same 6inx6in trench in the crawspace as around the outside perimeter. Was the solution is applied into the trench it will bond with the soil and last up to ten years. You may want to consider if possible injecting a foam like Alpine Foam into the areas where you have seen the drywood termites. Please visit our guides and tips for Termite control.
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  • Asked by Chris from Houston
    01/12/2015
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    My house was treated for termites and ants with Termidor SC 2 years ago. I 'm very allergic to this material.
    They sprayed the outside perimeter and inside kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities. Is there some substance I can use to neutralize Termidor? Even when I air out the house, enough remains to cause upper respiratory irritation. Thanks for your help.
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    Termidor SC is only labeled to applied indoors as a spot treatment. The application you are describing is off label. Please contact BASF for further assistance.
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  • Asked by Anonymous
    02/17/2015
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    What temperatures for outside trench application for termites
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    When it comes to termites, you should never wait as there is never a best time.  Especially if you are worried about activity.  Having said that the dryer the soil the better for Termidor SC when you are using it as a prevention in a trench around the perimeter of the home.  Termidor SC is made to bond to the soil, and the less moisture in the ground, the easier it is for it to take hold and provide long lasting protection.  The only temperature that effects Termidor SC is when it is below freezing.  We recommend reading our 'How to Perform A Termite Treatment'article. It offers information on application, tools needed, product recommendations and other instructions.
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  • Asked by Joseph from Oroville, Ca. 95965
    02/25/2015
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    Which is more effective for Subterranean termites? Termidor SC, or Dominion 2L ?
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    Termidor SC and Dominion 2L are both labeled for subterranean termites and will effectively kill them. The main difference between the two is the active ingredient and the amount of time it stays in the soil. Termidor SC will last about 10 years in the soil, while Dominion 2L will last about 5 years.
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  • Asked by Virginia from United States
    03/20/2015
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    Is it possible to have termite damage and not ever see a live termite when doing repairs?
    While remodeling my laundry room and living room we found termite damage. There were no live termites only their trails and the damage in both rooms. I've got pest control to come out and treat home. My question is, is it possible for termites to damage only 2 rooms and then disappear completely? Also we had bats in our attic, but got rid of them in Sept. 2013, could the bats have eaten the termites?
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    It is very possible that there may have been a colony there at one time, or that it has moved somewhere else in the structure. You want to contact an exterminating company in your area to do an inspection. Normally, no charge. They will be able to tell you if you have termites and what species. Once we know, we can make an effective treatment plan.
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  • Asked by Billy from Milton Fl
    03/26/2015
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    My Pest Control "expert" says I need a retreatment after only 8-years. Is that true?
    I found active termites in my house shortly after I purchased it. I called in a "professional" They "trenched and drenched the outside perimeter and drilled the patio slab, front porch slab and driveway and injected. There was no drilling of the slab on the inside of the house. I have had an annual inspection since the original treatment. 8-years later, he is telling me I have to have a re-treatment in order to preserve the warranty. Sounds fishy to me.
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    While we cannot comment on the work or word of a professional, one benefit of having a company treat your home is they do provide a warranty.  What that warranty is would need to be asked of the company and any contract they may have had with you.  While Termidor SC can last in the soil for 10 years or more, it does not guarantee you won't have termites for 10 years.  The 10 year applies to the areas that you apply Termidor, it is guaranteed to stay where you put it and protect and last for 10 years. However, no termite treatment can 100% guarantee that you won't have termites because termites can enter your home in places that you cannot treat, like underneath a slab, through a plumbing pipe, or through an area you cannot get the treatment to because it is covered or inaccessible. If any of the soil was disturbed, a retreatment may need to be done.  After your home is built, it is impossible to get to every entry point.  There are always areas you cannot get to which is why you should continue to have a professional company come out every couple of years to do a professional inspection to make sure you have no areas of activity. 
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  • Asked by George from Hackensack, Nj
    04/05/2015
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    What can I use to spot treat termite activity inside a crawl space?
    I saw a few swarmers in there. The area gas a concrete slab. It looks as if they are coming in from the edge of the slab, but I am not 100% sure
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    To treat a concrete slab, you will come 2-3 inches off the wall and drill holes 10-12 inches apart using an 18in-24in drill bit. Using a 5 gallon bucket, mix 4 gallons of mixed solution (.8 fl oz of Termidor SC per gallon of water) and pour the 4 gallons of mixed solution in the drilled holes for 10 linear feet. Usually each hole will take approx 1/2 gallon of solution. It is easier to use a funnel to pour the solution into the holes. If there is a crawl space at any point, dig a 6x6 inch deep trench around any post or cinder blocks in the crawlspace and pour the Termidor SC mixture into that soil.

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  • Asked by Mike from Waukegan, Il
    04/17/2015
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    What's the definition of "extreme temperatures" in regards to shelf life?
    I have a bottle I ordered last year which has been opened and then stored in my basement. This past winter in the Midwest got a bit cold for stretches, below 0 for a few days at a time. My basement is allegedly heated, and was cold, but never got cold enough to freeze pipes or anything along those lines. The Termidor still appears milky white in it's bottle. Is there a cause for concern this bottle of Termidor may not be good anymore?
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    We recommend storing insecticide cocentrates such as Termidor SC out of direct sunlight and in temperatures no less than 45 degrees nd no higher than 85 degrees. 
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  • Asked by Jackie from Cincinnati
    05/04/2015
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    Do I need to drill through a step into my house or through the patio attached to the step and treat with Termidor SC?
    Exiting my house, there is one step and then a patio. Should the step or patio be drilled incrementally to treat for termites? This is the back door and faces the southwest. Thank you.
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    Yes, you should drill a hole 2" from the foundation wall (1/2" in diameter/18" deep) every 10-12" apart. You will be dispursing the same amount of finished soultion in the drilled holes as you will the trench around the structure. Termidor SC will be mixed at 3.2 oz per 4 gallons of water per 10 lineal feet (in trench or drilled holes). Please let us know if you need anything else.

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  • Asked by Chris from Memphis, Tn
    05/07/2015
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    Should I worry about rain runoff after Termidor SC perimeter treatment?
    I plan on doing a home perimeter treatment (1 foot up and out) with Termidor SC for ant control. I have a vegetable garden that is around 11 feet away from the area being treated. The ground however slopes slightly to the garden. The Termidor will not contact the garden during spraying and I will ensure there is no chance of rain for 24 hours after treatment, but is there a possibility of contaminating the garden from rain runoff after the Termidor has dried? Thanks
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    We would recommend to keep Termidor applications at least 10 feet from the garden. If the application has time to dry before rainfall or watering to avoid immediate runoff, then this application should be safe.
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  • Asked by Greg from United States Iowa City Iowa
    05/23/2015
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    How often do I need to spray around the perimeter of my house with Termidor for carpenter ants?
    I have your two kinds of bait and wondering what else to do to prevent carpenter ants from coming back. Your advice and products worked great last year. Just trying to prevent and maintain this year.
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    We are pleased to hear that the advice and products recommended to you were effective for your treatment. Termidor SC can be applied once (every six months) topically on the exterior perimeter of the house for treating carpenter ants. Please let us know if you need anything else.
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  • Asked by Wes from Louisville, Ky
    06/19/2015
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    Should I treat the perimeter of a house with Termidor while the ground is still wet from rain?
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    When applying Termidor SC whether as a Termite trench treatment or just a foundation spray, you want to do so on a dry day and when no rain is expected for 24 hours after application. 
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  • Asked by Maria from Blaine, Mn
    06/19/2015
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    Our whole yard, grass and flower bed and along driveway is filled with little brown ants. We have a dog.
    Can I spray the entire yard? Sandy soil.
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    ermidor SC is not allowed to be used anywhere other than around the foundation of the home 1-2 feet up and 1-2 feet out. It cannot be broadcast across yards or flowerbeds for any type of insect control, especially with sandy soils. If you want an insecticide that can be broadcast across the yard for ant and general insect control we would recommend something like Talstar P. Its a great general and broad use insecticide that you mix at the rate of 1oz per gallon of water.
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