We apologize but cannot comment on that other than to say to use as directed on the Taurus SC Termiticide product label. Every county has a list of approved insecticides to use inside schools and daycares. You should contact your local department of agriculture to get a copy of the approved product list for your county and ap. We apologize but are unable to make a recommendation for this reason
Taurus SC Termiticide can only be applied right up against a structure and not broadcast over a large area as directed on the product label. We are unable to provide a rate for or advise on off label usage.
Yes, in order to have a complete preventative barrier, trenching is necessary and so is treating the backfill with your solution of Taurus SC. If you do not treat the trenched area, you risk leaving gaps that are not treated where termites could pass through and not be affected by the chemical. Please review our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for further tips and information that may fit your needs.
Taurus SC is not labeled for fleas, nor is it allowed to be used anywhere fleas would be an issue. It cannot be sprayed indoors at all, and it cannot be sprayed beyond 2 feet of the structures foundation. It would be more harmful to use this outside of its label than it would be to use two different chemicals on the same property for two different purposes. Talstar P is a very widely used insecticide for lawn treatments of fleas, ticks, and similar insects and can be applied monthly if needed to the lawn. Pets need to be out of the direct treatment area while application is being made, and until all the surfaces have dried. This is usually around 2 hours or so after spraying.
Taurus SC Termiticide will not stain surfaces such as siding or stucco when mixed per the product label.
Taurus SC Termiticide is not labeled to target weevils. We do carry a product called Talstar P that is labeled for some species of weevils as directed to non-edible plants and trees (treat trunks, stems and twigs in addition to plant foliage). We recommend consulting with your extension office for more details on the species for additional treatment methods.
As long as the product was applied as directed on the product label, then the treated area would be safe when completely dry and it would be okay to resume normal activity. It is important to not let your dogs in the treated areas while the product is still wet. Once dry, it should be fine.
If you have already done a soil treatment using Taurus SC Termiticide, and you don't see any active issues on the wood, then you do not have to treat that wood. If you wanted to treat raw wood that is in a crawl space, attic, etc., then you could use Bora-care to treat that wood. Bora-Care is absorbed into the wood and stays there for the life of the wood. It protects from termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and wood decay fungus.
No, Taurus SC cannot be used in the middle of a field. Leaf Cutter ants are one of the hardest ant species to control. The colonies are large and the ants make their own food so poison baits only have limited effects on this species of ants. According to several university websites, Maxforce Complete Granules containing hydramethlynon are some what effective, though they will usually eliminate only about 30% of a large colony in one treatment and will need to be reapplied several times. DeltaGard granules is one of the only products actually labeled for leaf cutter ants. The product label recommends treating the mound directly and lightly watering the granules in. Again, it may take several treatments to get the desired results. We also recommend contacting your local cooperative extension office to see if they have any recommendations for products that have worked for other people in your region.
No, this product is labeled to be used around the perimeter of a structure. Instead, you may use a product such as Onslaught. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions.
Taurus SC Termiticide would be applied twice a year at the higher rate of 0.8 fl oz. You can only do 4 times a year if doing the lower 0.4 fl oz per gallon. Either rates can be used, the higher rate being the stronger application and longer residual
Taurus SC if only used as a surface spray around the perimeter of the home should only last about 2 months, however if used as a termite soil treatment the product will last for up to 10 years to protect the home. The manufacturer recommends not growing anything within 1 foot of where the product was used, and if the product was used as a spray only, you would need to wait 1 year from the last application before growing edibles within the soil where it was applied.
If only a few drops of diluted solution of Taurus SC Termiticide actually went into the pool, it should be fine since it is so very diluted by the pool water. For further questions, you can call Control Solutions at 281.892.2500.
Annual retreatments or touch ups of Taurus SC for trenching is not permitted per the product label. Follow up or "touch applications" should not be applied unless the circumstances listed below occur. If spot applications or retreatments are needed, any weed control fabric material, rocks, mulch or barriers would need to be removed for the retreatment.
Per the product label: Retreatment for subterranean termites can only be performed under the following circumstances:
1. There is clear evidence of re-infestation.
2. There is disruption of the treated zone due to construction, excavation, or landscaping and / or there is evidence of the breakdown of termiticide treated zone in the soil.
If you need to control termites that are already inside the home, then you will need to spot treat those areas of activity with Taurus SC Termiticide or another product to insure they are controlled. A soil treatment for subterranean termites may not control termites that have already entered the home. If you have drywood termites, then you must control the colony directly at the site.
Most folks will use a ready-to-use product for spot treating colonies inside the structure, such as Termidor Foam.
No, Taurus SC is not a wood treatment product and would nto be used on the wood floor or piers. If you need to treat for or protect against subterranean termites you must use the product as it is designed and labeled to be used, which is in 6 inch wide by 6 inch deep trench dug around every pier and foundation point that touches the ground. You can see how to do the full Subterranean Termite Treatment in our Guide. If you have an existing subterranean termite problem, you would need to treat the soil and give up to 90 days for the colony to be eliminated. If you wish to treat the subfloor and raw exposed wood for prevention and protection, you would use a product like Boracare either after the 90 days of soil treatment, or if you are doing prevention only with both products, you can use the Boracare on the wood right away.
When trenching with Taurus SC, you will need to dig a 6" x 6" trench around the outside foundation wall of the home. Next, mix 0.8 fl. oz. of Taurus SC per gallon of water and apply at a rate of 4 mixed gallons per every 10 lineal feet of trench. Allow the solution to soak into the soil and then replace the back-fill, making sure that the back-fill is soaked with Taurus SC as well. Treating across slabs of concrete touching the house (such as a back patio or front porch) can be accomplished by using a hammer drill with a 1/2-inch drill bit. Holes are drilled through the concrete approximately 3-4 inches out from the house and every 12 inches across the concrete slab. Additionally, all piers and supports in the crawl space need to be trenched around, including any points where support for the home contacts the soil. If the piers are hollow blocks you also have to drill a hole in each pier to treat the inside space where termites could potentially travel up without hitting the treated soil around the pier. The interior crawl space wall will need to be trenched as well when treating an active infestation. Bora-Care can also be applied to unfinished wood for both termite prevention and to protect wood from active infestations with the active infestations use rate being 1:1.
