No, unfortunately we do not carry any funnels that can be used to apply Taurus SC Termiticide. A funnel from your local hardware store should suffice.
Connecticut is one of the strictest states regarding limiting purchase and application of insecticide concentrates by persons without a Pest Control Operator's license. Two great options for ant control that include a non-repellent active ingredient are Arilon Insecticide (like a sprayable bait), or Transport Mikron Insecticide (dual-active ingredient). Please let us know if we can further assist you.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for fire ants. Depending if you are doing a broadcast or individual mound treatment, we would recommend using Talstar P or Talstar Xtra Granules for fire ant control. You may view the Pest Control Guide for Fire Ant Control in the blue banner on the top of the Fire Ant Control Page.
Yes Taurus SC can be sprayed around your house. It should be applied up against the structure in a trench for termites and/or topically for ant control directly against the foundation using a hand pump sprayer.
The Taurus SC Termiticide SDS has the necessary OSHA information.
Our most popular spray for ant control outdoors around structurers is Taurus SC. This is a liquid concentrate that you would apply with a hand pump sprayer and treat all around the foundation of the structure, treating 1 foot up onto the house and 1 foot out from it on the ground. You should also spot treat places where the ants are likely to enter such as door frames, window frames, and where utilities enter. Taurus SC is pet safe once the application is dry. You can learn more tips and see videos in our Ant Treatment Guide, too.
Taurus SC Termiticide is really the superior product between it and the Dominion. If you applied as directed and treated the soil well in the area you would not need to go over with Dominion. If the soil was not wet enough after applying 4 gallons over 10 lineal feet, you can go back with a mix of the Taurus to make sure the soil was treated properly.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be sprayed 1 ft up and 1 ft out directly up against the foundation of the structure twice a year at 0.8 fl oz per gallon. It is not the product recommended for stinkbug treatments. Please check out our Overwintering Kit and Stinkbug Control Article for more helpful information on a successful eradication.
Taurus SC is labeled for Formosan termites. It is recommended that you do a trench treatment around the structure. If you have seen activity in specific areas, it is safe to inject the product in the wood. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Formosan Termites for a successful eradication program.
Taurus SC Termiticide can be applied prior to pouring concrete slabs, etc. You can trench each individual pier as well for termite prevention. It is very important to apply more around the perimeter edges of the slab, around plumbing pipes that will come through the slab, and along expansion joints if you know where they will be. Since these are the more likely entry points of termites you want to make sure you treat more heavily around these areas. You should take general precautions when applying any product which would be to wear gloves, protect your eyes if it is windy, and treat only in the designated area where your slab will be poured.
One finished gallon of Taurus SC Termiticide should cover approx 1000 sqft. It should only be applied with a pump or backpack sprayer.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled to be used as a broadcast across the lawn so we are unable to provide this information.
Taurus SC is applied every 6 months for ants per the product label. If you applied less than 6 months ago you do not need to reapply.
When you have any concrete against the home (such as a patio or garage that shares walls with inside rooms) that prevents you from trenching across it, you have to drill holes ever 12 inches apart and treat each hole with roughly 1/2 to 1 gallon of mixed solution. Each hole should be drilled with a bit that is roughly 1/2 wide and 18 inches long. Please review the Taurus SC Product Label and our article How To Do A Termite Treatment for all the proper techniques for a home owner to treat this area. If drilling is not an option you would at least trench around the non concrete walls and around the piers in the crawl space. For inside walls of the crawl space this is usually only done when you have an active infestation but you can do for just prevention if you choose.
Taurus SC Termiticide is highly toxic to honey bees and should not be used in areas where they are known to forage or frequent.
We recommend to use Taurus SC Be sure to check out our Termite Guide.
Taurus SC Termiticide should not be a lawn treatment outdoors but can be applied 1 ft up and 1 ft out around the exterior of the structure. For more information on outdoor flea applications, please refer to our treatment article.
The Taurus SC Termiticide is labeled for yellow jackets and can be sprayed in eaves and around openings to help eliminate them, but we cannot recommend to use the Tuarus SC Termiticide on cat food as you would the Onslaught as it would be off the product label.
Taurus SC Termiticide is NOT labeled for indoor general pest control. The Taurus SC Termiticide product label only allows indoor applications to wall voids (behind sheet rock), unfinished attics, unfinished basements, and crawlspaces for active termite infestations. Taurus SC Termiticide could be harmful if used indoors and would be in violation of the product label. We would recommend using Phantom indoors as an alternative.
Taurus SC is not labeled for lawn use or any use away from the structure. You would need to apply around the perimeter of the structure, one foot up and one foot away. You would mix at the same dilution ratio .8 oz per gallon per 1,000 sqft and treat once every 6 months.
