Termidor SC Termiticide/Insecticide - Questions & Answers

Yes, Termidor SC is one of our top recommendations for Termite prevention and treatment. Please see our article on Soil Barrier Treatments. Once Termidor is applied in the soil it will last up to 10 years.

Termidor SC is labeled to be applied around the outside perimeter of structures once every 6 months for ants.

No, Termidor is not Orange Oil. Orange Oil is a completely natural product that some people try to use for control of termites as well as other insects. We are not as familiar with Orange Oil and how well it actually works in comparison with the professional grade products we carry. We can tell you however that Termidor SC is the top professional product on the market for subterranean termite control and is completely safe when used according to the product label for treatments. If you would like to see how Termidor should be used to either treat an active infestation or protect the home from any infestations of termites, you can see our guide How To Perform A Termite Treatment, which gives you step by step instructions as well as a full "How To" video. 

You will need to use a hammer drill to get through the slab and into the soil. Theholes should be drilled every 10-12 inches and be about 18-24 inches deep. You will need to apply about a 1/2 gallon of the finished solution to each of the holes. On  the side without the slab surrounding the structure you will trench right up against the foundation and apply the product as directed on the product label, 4 gallons per 10 linear feet. If you are on a slab there is usually only a need to treat the center walls if you see activity. If you do have current activity you can drill into the wall and spray the colony directly with Termidor or you can foam the wall with Termidor Foam.

Unfortunately, we are unable to ship Termidor SC to residents in MA that do not have a pest control license. However, we can ship Termidor to a friend or family member in a non restricted state and they would be able to forward it to you in MA.

One 20 oz bottle of Termidor SC will make 25 gallons of solution and will treat 60 linear feet of trench.

We would be more than happy to ship Termidor SC to a family member or friend in a near by state.

We do not sell a termite tape. We do sell Termidor SC which can be applied to the sill plate. Please see Barrier Termite treatments.

In order for Termidor to reach the termites, you realy want to apply it into the soil. Please see Barrier termite treatment.

Termidor SC is applied in a trench and in drilled holes directly around all sides of the structure. It will take approx. 90 days to kill any active colonies depending on their size. You can apply Termidor Foam in the wall voids in the sheet rock to spot treat activity. Please read the article below for more information on treating termites.

 

Termite Treatment Article

Yes, you will need to apply the same amount of finished solution of Termidor SC every 10 lineal feet for prevention or treatment of termites in a trench and in drilled holes.

Can you please tell us how heavy of a rain fall you received and whether you were doing a trench treatment for termites around the foundation or just spraying the foundation for general pests like ants?

When drilling holes for application of Termidor in slab, you want to be sure to drill 2 inches away from the wall.

Yes, when using Termidor SC there are different concentration levels to use depending on what you are treating. If treating for termites you want to use .8 oz Termidor SC per gallon water. Please let us know if you have any more questions.

The Termidor SC is legally only allow to be used outdoors per the manufacturer and the EPA for the insects listed on its label. It can be used around the outside foundation of the home for ants, spiders and other pests listed on the label and will have a far reach as it transfers through the colony on any that cross that barrier. However it is not safe to be used or label to be used on baseboards inside the home. If you wanted a non-repellant transfer product like the Termidor that is safe for indoor use and will control the ants and cockroaches as well, you would want to use Phantom Termiticide/Insecticide.

We apologize it is not recommeded to eat ants that have treated with Termidor. Please contact BASF 800-526-5072 for more information.

Termidor SC is not labeled to be used in your lawn. We would recommend using a granular product, such as Talstar granules. Chinch bugs infest the base of grass plants and are often found in the thatch layer. Irrigate the treated area with up to 0.25 inches of water immediately after application to activate (release from the granule) the insecticide. Chinch bugs can be one of the most difficult pests to control in grasses and the higher applications rates will be required to control populations that contain both nymphs and adults during the summer. It may also be necessary to remove the thatch layer if it exceeds 1 inch in thickness to allow the Talstar to penetrate down to the soil. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

Since termites do not usually come within 2-3 inches of the top soil, spraying the top surface of the ground with a termicide such as Termidor SC will not have any effect on Subterranean Termites. Doing a barrier soil treatment around the perimeter of home with Termidor SC will give you a 10 year barrier protection against termites. In the areas where there is dirt, dig a 6x6 inch trench pouring 4 gallons of mixed solution every 10 lineal feet (.8 fl oz per gallon of water) For your garage, porch, patios, or other contiguous slabs against the home where you cannot trench, you will drill holes to ensure the termiticide reaches the soil underneath the concrete. Using a hammer drill with a 1/2" x 18" drill bit,  drill holes through the concrete about 2 to 3 inches away from the wall or foundation, and about every 10"-12" apart, only on the seam where the concrete is against the foundation. The deeper the better. Once the holes are drilled, you fill at the same rate you did the trench, 4 gallons per 10 feet.  This works out to be a little less than half a gallon per hole. It is difficult to get 4 gallons per 10 feet in the holes, so it is important that you use a long drill bit, at least 18" long so you can bore out enough dirt to hold the termiticide. Sometimes the ground is slow to soak up the termiticide you place in the holes.  You may need to fill the holes, then go work on something else for an hour, come back and fill them again, go work on something else.....3 to 4 times to get the proper amount down the holes. Once the holes are filled all you need to do is patch them with a concrete patch filler you can buy at Home Depot or you can use our Trebor plugs that will close the hole with no concrete mess.

Please take a look at our "How to do a Termite Treatment" Article for further information.