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  • Asked by Claudia from Milwaukee, Wi
    05/23/2015
    Q
    Tomorrow is going to rain, can I apply terminator SC today.
    How long before the rain.
    A
    If you are applying Termidor you want to make sure there is not going to be rain for at least 24 hours after application. If you know it is going to rain within that time frame, you should wait until the rain is passed and will be sunny and dry for a day or two. This applies weather you are doing a general spray around the foundation of the home for ants and other insects, or a termite trench treatment. 
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  • Asked by Don
    07/21/2011
    Q
    How often through out the summer should I treat my homes outer perimeter with Termidor SC?
    I bought Termidor SC from you and what I need to know is this. If I treat the perimeter of my home outside walls ground etc..,and also my wood fences and grass areas how will rain affect this treatment? If its treated for a week and it rains should I retreat areas between rains to keep carpenter ants at bay?
    A
    We strongly encourage you to read and follow pages 13-14 of Termidor SC product label which deals specifically with outdoor perimeter applications. According to the product label you are only permitted to apply Termidor two times per year as a perimeter spray. As long as Termidor SC was allowed to dry before you had rain there is no reason to reapply the product as it will not wash away. Also, the product label limits the area that you are allowed to spray to one foot up the foundation of the structure and one foot out onto the ground around the structure. You are not permitted to spray around your fence line or around your yard with this product. In these restricted areas we recommend that you use Advance Carpenter Ant Bait.
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    2 of 2 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ms
    05/10/2010
    Q
    Is it ok to spray Termidor SC within 24 hours of expected rain?
    An exterminator wants to apply Termidor however its supposed to rain a few hours later...He says that as long as its dry for two hours..It should not compromise the effectiveness. Under the Q/A section it was suggested to spray when rain is not expected within 24 hours?
    A
    We are not the manufacturer, but it is our suggestion to not apply if it is going to rain within 24 hours.  The product does need some time to bond to the soil.  We might suggest insisting that he treat on another day when there is no rain in the forecast.
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    2 of 4 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Heather from Portland, Or
    02/13/2017
    Q
    Is there a product we can use during the rainy season to treat ants?
    In the northwest, when it rains, it pours. It's hard for the soil to dry out enough to use Termidor SC. Is there something we can use in the rainy season? We applied a light spray of Termidor last summer, and the ants came back right when the rains started to fall! Should we have applied a heavy, saturated treatment during the summer so that it would last thru the rainy season?
    A

    A good option would be to use granules, such as Demand G Granules. They can be applied around the perimeter of your home outdoors to control ants. This product does need to be watered in for it to be activated so during the rainy season, this would be ideal until it dries up and you can use the Termidor SC.

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  • Asked by John
    05/28/2016
    Q
    It rained 30 minutes after application of Termidor SC, do I need to reapply?
    A

    Depending on how heavy the rain was will depend on if you will need to reapply. If the rain was only light and you had just completed a Termidor treatment in a trench for termite prevention then you should be fine. If it was a heavy rain for a long period of time then you may need to reapply. If you were using the Termidor to spray around the perimeter of your home for ants and general insects, then you will likely need to reapply it on a day when no rain is expected for at least 24 hours. 

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  • Asked by Kristen from Myrtle Beach
    03/28/2024
    Q
    Termador SC dogs bringing it into house after rain
    Yesterday we had a pest control company come out and treat for termites. Prior to this it rained a little bit so the soil was still wet. They applied the termidor SC around the perimeter and underneath of the home. They said it would dry within 2 hours time but there was no sun out, it was pretty dismal and after the 2 hours time it started to downpour and hasn't stopped. My worry is that we have dogs that need to go out to use the potty and I'm afraid they're going to be dragging it in and out of the house all over stuff. And we also have a pet bird that we have removed from the house prior to them spaying and are worried let this stuff is now contaminated the whole house because of the dogs and don't want anything to happen to the bird or the dogs for us in general. We're worried about touching things the dogs have contacted, and then bringing it in to the bird.
    A

    Unfortunately, this is not a common situation and therefore, we are unable to advice. We recommend contacting the emergency number on the safety data sheet (SDS), 1-800-424-9300 and we also recommend to contact the company that performed the treatment.
     
    Best Regards,

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  • Asked by Doug from Middletown Md 21769
    11/12/2014
    Q
    drain board
    My foundation has "dimple drain board" in this case W.R. Meadows "Mel Drain." It would seem that the treatment would run down the drain to the drain tile. How do you suggest I treat without this happening?
    A
    When applying Termidor SC, it is recommened to wait till it has not rained for 24 hours before application and will not rain for 24 hrs after application. If Termidor SC has been able to dry for 24 hours it has had plenty of time to bond to the soil and would not go through fabric and into the drainage channel. Please contact us directly Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST if you have any further questions.
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  • Asked by Sunny from Kennett Square, Pa
    09/06/2011
    Q
    Can Termidor be applied to wet ground if there is no rain prediction?
    It has rained a lot in the past few days and the ground is wet. I discovered termites in the mulched area while trying to plant some shrubs. Is it safe to apply Termidor if no rain is predicted for the next 2 days and the ground is still wet?
    A
    It is fine to apply Termidor even if the ground is still damp as long as no rain is predicted for a day or two after the application.
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    18 of 20 people found this answer helpful.
  • Asked by Ash from Princeton, Nj
    03/27/2015
    Q
    Termidor/Tarus concentration and depth penetration....
    I have a two spots where the termites look like they are entering. I will use either Termidor or Tarus, but there are different concentrations. Is 0.06% ok or better to user higher in those spots. Additionally 4 gal per 10 feet is standard. Should I be decreasing the feet to get product deeper into ground in trouble areas.... If so how much? Lastly ok to use product day after rain
    A
    Both Termidor and Taurus would be applied at .8 oz per gallon of water.  The 6 inch deep trench is deep enough and there is generally no need to go lower than that.  Decreasing the footage the 4 gallons covers does not make the product penetrate deeper as it is going to bind to the soil it is applied to.  It is ok to use the product a day after rain but you want to make sure the soil is not too saturated with water from the rain.
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  • Asked by Wes from Louisville, Ky
    06/19/2015
    Q
    Should I treat the perimeter of a house with Termidor while the ground is still wet from rain?
    A
    When applying Termidor SC whether as a Termite trench treatment or just a foundation spray, you want to do so on a dry day and when no rain is expected for 24 hours after application. 
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