Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for spotted lanternflies. Spotted Lantern Fly is an invasive pest only found in certain areas of Pennsylvania right now. Penn State Extension has set up an entire website to help track and control this pest. Please visit the site for information on how to report this pest and the non-chemical steps recommended. Further information for homeowners can be found here
Some folks are treating trees with Safari 20SG for prevention/early treatment or Talstar P if already active
Yes, per Taurus SC's label, if there's a crawlspace it will also need to be treated. You will need to trench around the perimeter of your crawlspace, the same way as you would around the exterior of you home.
Treating the exterior foundation of the home using Taurus SC will last 6 months for Carpenter Ant control. Applications should be made when no rain is expected for atleast 24 hours to prevent any washing away. Once the product has dried compeltey it is safe for pets to return to the area.
Please review our How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ant Treatment Guide for more information.
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be used indoors to spot treat active drywood or subterranean termite colonies. For Suberranean Termites, spot treating where activity is observed will not eradicate the colony as the colony is located in the soil outside the structure of the home. Using Taurus SC Termiticide as trench treatment around the exterior perimeter foundation of the home is the most effective way to eradicate a Subterranean Termite colony. Please view our How to Get Rid of Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for more information.
A great alternatve product for spot treating active termite coloines in the home is Termidor Foam.
Yes you could mix up some of the Taurus SC Termiticide solution to spray the soil under the tub void area to protect against subterranean termites. The rate you would use is 0.8 oz per gallon of water and spray 1 gallon of solution to every 10 square feet of soil surface area under the tub, paying particular attention to the soil around the plumbing.
After the application of Taurus SC has dried, the areas against the foundation can be mulched.
Taurus SC is not labeled to treat for fire ant control. Please review our How to Treat for Fire Ants Page for recommendations on using granules for broadcast or mound applications and also how to use a liquid insecticide such as Talstar for a liquid treatment.
No, Taurus SC Termiticide cannot be used to treat for crawfish. Unfortunately there are no products on the market labeled for crawfish.
Taurus SC Termiticide should only be applied against the structures on the property for termite applications or insect activity along the foundation as directed not on lawn or trees.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not for use in lawns at all and is not labeled for nematode control. Taurus can only be used around the foundation of a structure as a surface spray for crawling insects in a band that is 18 inches wide, or as a trench application for termites. If you need to treat for nematodes in a lawn, you can use a product like Bifen I/T if you prefer liquid applications, or Bifen L/P granules if you prefer a longer lasting granule approach.
Taurus is not labeled to control clover mites, and it is not for indoor use. Instead, you may use a product such as Talstar P. Please be sure to review the product label for complete application instructions before use. Also, please take a moment to look over our Clover Mite article for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Taurus SC Termiticide mixing rate is 0.8 fl oz per gallon of water. That would be 0.2 fl oz per 32 oz of water however per the product label, this product should be applied in 1 gallon mixed solutions. This can be done twice a year at this rate on the exterior foundation as a perimeter treatment.
There would be no reason to mix Taurus SC Termiticide with Suspend Polyzone. Unless you are treating for an active termite infestation, we'd suggest just going with the Suspend Polyzone for general insect control.
No,Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled for Citronella Ants (yellow) ants. This species of ant is similar to Subterranean Termites in that they will nest in moist soil that is found along the house foundation, underneath concrete slabs, and under rotten trees or logs. Inside homes, they will nest in areas of high moisture like behind the tiled walls of bathrooms, underneath the bathroom or kitchen floors, and in moist crawl spaces.
Taurus SC is most commonly used for Subterranean Termite treatments where a trench is dug directly against the foundation of the home and the 4 gallons of mixed solution is poured into the trench. This barrier treatment will last for 10 years in the soil against Subterranean Termites.
Click HERE to view our How to Perform a Trench Treatment Guide for Suberranean Termites.for more detailed information.
Citronella ants almost exclusively feed on honeydew produced by aphids and mealybugs and live under the ground to feed on the roots of plants therefore treating landscape beds and ornamentals with a systemic insecticide may reduce the population. Dominion 2L is a systemic insecticide that can be applied as a soil drench around bushes, trees, shrubs, and ornamentals for year long protection.
Click HERE to review the Dominion 2L product label and our How to Treat for Aphids Guide
For ant activity indoors, vacuuming any ants or swarmers you may see is recommeneded. It is also recommended to inspect the home for cracks in the foundation, broken window and door screens, and other potential entry points. Seal up any areas where insects can gain access. Additionally, homeowners should keep lawns clear of debris and make sure drainage flows properly away from the house rather than soaking into the soil around the structure.
When applying Taurus SC, concrete areas should be drilled every 10-12" apart, 2" from the foundation. You will disperse 4 gallons every 10 ft of drilled holes. Please take a few moments to review our treatment article on How to Get Rid of Termites for a successful application.
It is not recommended to treat edible vegetation or consume edible vegetation that has been treated with Taurus SC.
You are able to trench with Taurus SC around the posts and make a direct application to the posts with activity. Our instructions, How to do a Termite Treatment can also be very helpful for homeowners.
If you are targeting subterranean termites, spraying the area will not be an effective treatment as the termites will be usually somewhere within the top 4-5 inches of the soil. Taurus only will bind with the soil when applied using the trenching method correctly. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
If you are unable to remove a couple of the boards of the deck close to the structure to get underneath to continue the full trench around the perimeter, the next option would be to use termite bait stations in the area such as the Advance Termite Bait System Kit.
