Dominion 2L Termiticide Help - Questions and Answers

Asked by Kenneth from San Antonio, Texas

03/13/2017

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How do I pour Dominion 2L on the trunk of Arizona Ash trees for web worms?
I know to pour 1 foot up from the ground. Could not find any info in the instructions.

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We apologize, but we are not certain exactly what pest you are targeting with your application. To treat trees with a systemic insecticide for sucking pests such as aphids, scale, whiteflies, you would use 0.1 to 0.2 ounces of Dominion 2L per inch of trunk diameter and apply this as a drench around the base of the tree and root system. Please see the product label for complete application instructions.

If you have bagworms or tent caterpillars on your trees, then a systemic insecticide such as Dominion 2L will not be effective for these pests. Bagworms can be treated with a topical insecticide such as Talstar P before they are inside their protective bags. Tent caterpillars and other caterpillar stage insects could be treated with Talstar or with a natural Bt product such as Natural Guard Caterpillar Killer Spray with Bt.

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Asked by Mike from West Bend, Wi

04/30/2016

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Can Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate be used to treat a tree that is infected with emerald ash borer?

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Yes,Dominion 2L Termiticide Concentrate can be used to treat emerald ash borers on trees. You would use 0.1 to 0.2 fl oz (3 to 6 ml) per inch of trunk diameter of tree circumference. The amount of water that is used will vary depending on soil conditions and volumes that are easy for applicators to use. The minimum amount of water that should be used is 1 pint per inch of trunck diameter for trees, but you may use 1 quart-1 gallon of water per inch of trunk diameter of for trees. Denser soils such as clay do not accept water as readily, so the lower volume of water is suggested. Since sandy soils can accept more water, using the higher volume of water is preferred. Note: water simply acts as a carrier and it is important that even distribution of the product is achieved. Thus, more water may be used if the applicator feels runoff will not occur and proper penetration of the root zone and trans-located throughout the tree or shrub. Root/soil drenches offer the advantage of requiring no special equipment to apply (other than a bucket or watering can). However, surface layers of organic matter, such as mulch or leaf litter, can bind the insecticide and reduce uptake. Before applying drenches, it is important to remove or pull back any mulch or dead leaves so the insecticide solution is poured directly on the mineral soil. It is also important to keep the soil around the tree or shrub moist for the next 10-14 days after applications to encourage uptake.

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Asked by Robert from Sacramento, Ca

09/03/2014

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Is Dominion 2L legal to sell to California residents?
I have termite tubes below hardwood floor and tubes behind refrigerator. What termiticide is best and legal for Calif? Thanks.

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Yes, Dominion 2L is legal to be sold to California residents. If they are subterranean termites, we would recommend using Termidor SC. It lasts for 10 years in the soil. You will dig a 6 by 6 inch trench around the structure of the home. You will pour 4 gallon per 10 lineal feet. Dominion 2L is a good option but only lasts for 5 years in the soil. If you are treating for drywood termites, you will have to treat the wood directly. We would recommend using Boracare. You will use the dilution of 1:1, meaning 1 gallon of Boracare with 1 gallon of hot water. You will do two coats of this on the infested wood. This should only be applied to untreated wood. We would recommend getting the specific termite identified before buying a product to use.

Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

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Asked by Neal

04/21/2011

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How far apart and deep should you drill in the cement slab for a termite treatment?

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The answer to this question is also in our How To Do A Termite Treatment Article. For your garage, porch, patios, or other contiguous slabs against the home, you will need to get the termiticide underneath the concrete against the foundation. To do this you will need a hammer drill with a 1/2" x 18" drill bit. You drill holes throughout the concrete about 3-4 inches away from the wall or foundation, and about every 10"-12" apart. Once the holes are drilled, you fill at the same rate you did the trench, 4 gallons per 10 feet. To fill these I would recommend using the one gallon sprayer on a "pin stream" setting so you can force the liquid down the hole and not splash it everywhere. You can also use a funnel and pour the termiticide down the holes. 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. 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.

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Asked by Steve

06/28/2010

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I am out in southern Arizona, and we just had an inspection and we have couple of termite mud tubes.
I am planning on buying the Dominion 2L product. My questions are as follows: 1. We have two cement patios/porches that are about 5-7' wide-- do I need to drill or can I just apply the Dominion on the perimeter? 2. The termite company said they were going to spray something into the walls, and they called it an HP Mister? Do I need to inject anything into the walls? The walls are insulated so I assume the foam products wouldn't work. Is this an unnecessary step or is it just another layer of added protection? 3. Will the termite bait stations work if one of the mud tubes is coming up between a sidewalk and the stem wall? Or do I need to treat that with the Dominion 2L? Thanks for your help!

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Dominion 2L is a great product for termite control. When treating slabs you are supposed to drill where the slab meets the house. The goal of any termite treatment is to completely surround your home around the perimeter of the foundation. To get the product against your foundation where you have a slab you should drill through the slab. If you decide to trench around the slab then you will be leaving this important area against the house exposed to termites.

I am not familiar with a HP Mister or what they could be placing in the wall. Foam is not necessary if you can get to the termites under normal conditions.

Termite bait stations are just a secondary form of protection. A Baiting System will no take care of any termites that have already found wood in your house. They are a preventative treatment only and will only intercept new colonies in the ground coming towards your house. The only way to eliminate termites already in your home is to treat them directly with a liquid treatment.

Please let us know if you have any further questions. You should also read our "How To Do A Termite Treatment" article if you have not already.

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Asked by James from Rockville, Maryland

09/24/2013

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Concerning Dominion 2L - I understand that it is a great product and than you for your equally great prices!
Concerning Dominion 2L, my neighbors have had termite problems --- but knock on wood, I don't. But it is only a matter of time until they find my house. I want to be sure to keep my house termite-free. I never put mulch near the house --- I only have bare soil next to my house. Dominion 2L will absorb into the soil and rain will eventually wash it further down into the soil just like with any other chemical. Here is my point and my question: I was thinking of mixing as your video suggests and then pouring it on the top layer of soil instead of the hard work of digging a trench all around the house. Over the coming cooler months of late Autumn and then followed by the Winter months and then well before the next termite season arrives in the Spring, the product will most certainly be well absorbed and washed into the soil surrounding my house. In other words, there is plenty of time for the product to get washed deep-enough into the soil before the next termite season arrives. I know that might not exactly be the preferred methodology but it would sure be better for my aching back. Do you see any noticeable problems?

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We do not recommend only treating the top layer of soil with Dominion 2L for termite treatments. Insects that crawl on top of the soil will be the only ones that will come into contact with the treated areas. Termites live beneath the soil and that is why the trenching method is the preferred treatment application for adaquate coverage. We understand that it is a labor intensive job and that is why the labor costs for professionals is pricey for some homeowners.

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