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  • Asked by Mark from Harvey, La
    11/10/2014
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    Does Termidor SC kill/prevent formosan termites?
    A
    Termidor SC will kill any termites that come into contact with the treated surfaces and will carry it back to their nests. Depending on where the termite infestation is will depend on how the Termidor will need to be applied to eliminate the colony and abide by the usage instructions on the label. 
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  • Asked by Bruce from New Orleans, La. 70131
    12/13/2014
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    After I dig my trench around the house how much Termidor SC do i put into a one gallon sprayer?
    I have a terminix service for over 10 years i want to do it myself to save money. I purchased Termidor SC 20 oz and a one gallon sprayer how much Termidor SC do I put into the gallon sprayer or place in a gallon jug to fill the trenches around my house foundation
    A
    You would use 0.8 oz of Termidor SC per gallon of water. You would then use 4 gallons of diluted solution per 10 linear feet of trench. You may read over our Termite Treatment Guide for further assistance.
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  • Asked by Rita from Mesa, Az
    01/12/2015
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    How do I get rid of indoor termites?
    I have found through research that a rarely used Powder Room in our home has many termite (tunnels) hanging from the ceiling. At first they looked like little pin holes. Now they look like underground caverns. I desperately need to get rid of these and then move on to the large amount of tunnels around the outer perimeter of my 13 year old home. Help!!!!! I can not afford Professional Services.
    A
    We would recommend that you apply a termite treatment in the soil surrounding the structure to form a continuous barrier that will kill and prevent subterranean termites from entering your home. A termite soil treatment will kill the termites that are inside of your home as well as the termite colony and queen that is outside of your home in the ground. Please read over our Subterranean Termite Treatment Guide for detailed treatment instructions. If you have further questions please call our customer service department at 866-581-7378.
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  • Asked by Alyssa
    04/19/2010
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    How far away from a body of water should you be to safely treat with Termidor SC?
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    The exact distance you need to be from a body of water is not specified on the Termidor SC product label. When using Termidor SC, it is the applicators responsibility to make absolutely sure that runoff or overspray cannot enter a body water. You can help ensure this by not using Termidor SC on windy or rainy days or on embankments near the water. The Termidor SC product label states that you cannot use Termidor SC closer than 5 feet from a well or cistern and we feel that same guideline should be followed for other bodies of water as well.
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  • Asked by Bob
    01/28/2011
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    How much Termidor SC do I mix in a four gallon back pack sprayer for ants around the foundation?
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    Termidor SC is labeled to be applied to the outside perimeter of your home only, 1 foot up onto the foundation and 1 foot out onto the ground.  So this equals a 2 foot band all the way around your home.  Typically, most homes only require one gallon of solution to go all the way around.  If you have a large home you may require 2 gallons, but not more than that is usually necessary.  We would suggest 1 gallon of solution to start with.  Termidor SC should be mixed at a .06% solution, which is mixing .8 ounces (the red line on the measuring portion on the bottle) per gallon of water.
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  • Asked by Mike
    04/29/2011
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    Termidor or Dominion Damage on Sprinkler Pipe?
    When trenching around the foundation before applying Termidor or Dominon, it is likely to expose the PVC sprinkler pipes. And the solution will touch directly the pipes when being applied to the trench. Will that do any damage to the pipes (for example chemical reaction between the PVC material and the liquid)? Thanks
    A
    You have nothing to worry about.  Termidor and Dominion are made to deal with dirt only and will not pose any threat at all to any pvc, copper, or metal pipes or wires in the ground.
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  • Asked by Supermex
    06/24/2011
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    Vegetables (tomatoes, chiles, squash etc) sprayed with Termidor SC, poison you if eaten?
    Does the Termidor SC seep into the ground and then penetrate the roots of vegetables thus poisoning them?
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    We are not sure if are asking if you can use Termidor SC on edible vegetables or if you accidentally treated near a garden, but Termidor SC should not under any circumstances be applied near or on anything edible.  You should keep Termidor treatments at least 10 feet away from any garden.  If you treated on or near your garden, you should discard anything that may be contaminated with Termidor SC.  If you are looking for something to treat your garden with, we do have many products that are for use on gardens.

    Edible Garden Products

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  • Asked by Andrew from Mesa Az
    08/29/2011
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    Drilling at a 45 degree angle to gain access under the slab as well as trenching?
    I am told that I need to drill at a 45 degree angle so as to access the area behind the footer and under the slab. I am sure I can do this from inside the house with verticle holes but with carpet installed that is a no go unless I pull back the carpet which is doable. This 45 degree hole will also be done in areas where trenching is also done.
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    When using Termidor SC, drilling into the interior of a slab is NOT necessary if you are treating the outside perimeter of the home.  If you are trenching around the outside of the house and drilling through slabs attached to the house, then you do not have to drill interior slabs.  This is clearly stated on the product label.
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  • Asked by John from Va
    04/27/2012
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    Termidor in crawl space with block wall
    I had a major termite company treat my house years ago with Termidor. The way they treated it was inside the crawl space they drilled holes in the center of each lower cinder block, then went around and injected the chemical in each block. No trenching was done anywhere. I wish to redo an application myself for prevention as it has been many years now. Is this a proper way to treat the perimeter, and if I redo this myself want kind of volume would I want to put in each block ?
    A

    We would highly suggest trenching and treating instead of only treating inside the cinder block wall.  Termidor is meant to bond to soil and be applied into the ground.  It will not last very long just treating into the cinder block walls.  Cinder blocks are also very porous, so they will soak up a lot of the termidor and you might get a few months of protection instead of 10 years when applying it into the ground. 

    You should follow the instructions as outlined in our How To Do A Termite Treatment article to treat the exterior and underside of your crawl space. 

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  • Asked by Bruce from Orinda, Ca (near Sf).
    03/26/2013
    Q
    Do you have advice for getting rid of difficult to access honey bee nests?
    We have a 40' long solar structure and honey bees have now made up nests between 2 X 6 structural members which has roofing on the top side and plywood underneath. The bees enter from the far side between the roofing which happens to be 20 ft. in the air and not easy to get to. I have drilled 1/4" holes thru the plywood on the underside and attached 6 ft. lengths of vinyl tubing thru which I have attempted to spray off the shelf insecticides and also a strong detergent solution. Even tried ammonia. But to no avail. Much as we love the bees we have leak repairs to be done and need new roofing and no one will go near. The bees also now sting children also. There are about 20 sections between the 2 x 6's and we must have at least 6 hives. My recent thought has been to fumigate then remove the plywood to remove the nests, but the bees have to be done-in somehow first. Your suggestions please, and thanks!
    A
    Honey bees are in steep decline and the law dictates they should only be killed after a bee keeper has been consulted and cannot help safely remove the colony. You can locate local bee keepers by contacting your local cooperative extension office. We are not sure what a solar structure is but if you can somehow get close to the exterior entrance the bees are using you can apply a product such as Termidor SC. Termidor is a non-repellent and will be transferred from bee to bee and will typically take about a week to two weeks to control a colony.
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  • Asked by Chris from Pembroke Pines. Fla
    05/15/2013
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    How far apart should I drill holes and how high from the floor in a 4 inch wall to treat for termites?
    I need to treat the wall between my bath and kitchen and the wall between two bedrooms using Termidor SC.
    A
    When injecting Termidor into the walls you want to drill about 6 inches from the floor surface and between every wooden stud down the entire length of the wall. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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  • Asked by Robert from United States
    06/14/2013
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    When using Termidor SC, how wide should the 6" deep trench be at bottom, would V shape be OK? How far out?
    Recently purchased the product from you.
    A
    The trench around the home should be 6" deep by 6" wide right up against the foundation of the home when applying Termidor SC.
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  • Asked by Luke from Middletown, Ct
    06/24/2015
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    Termidor for active infestation
    I have an active termite infestation. I can see the mud tubes where the termites are currently entering my house. They are in a crawl space area which I have access to, but it would be difficult to use the trench method because the space is so tight. Would it be reasonable to saturate the mud tubes and nearby soil with termidor as an immediate fix and then use bait stations around the perimeter of the house for long term treatment?
    A

    We would recommend doing a trench treatment around your home for an active infestation of termites.  We have a helpful article on How to Get Rid of Termites that we recommend reviewing for the best advice.

    Please be sure to read the product label of any insecticide you choose to use to get information on the needed personal protective safety gear you will need. In most situations it is recommended that you wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes with socks, chemical resistant gloves and goggles. In areas where ventilation is poor a manufacturer may recommend you wear a mask or a respirator. We have put together 2 different safety kits that will make selecting correct safety gear easier for you.

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  • Asked by Nicoelle from Hollywood,fl
    06/26/2015
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    I want to know if termidor SC is safe to use indoors on the ceiling of garage and florida room.
    our termite company spot treated all areas found with drywall termites and treated exposed wood members in the garage and florida room where activity was found. it was treated with Termidor SC and Premise foam. I keep seeing the Termidor is only for outdoor use and should not be used indoors. We have a toddler and want to make sure we are safe. thank you.
    A
    Termidor can be applied indoors as a spot treatment in wall voids. When applied per label it is safe for spot treatment indoors.
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  • Asked by Darren from Dupo, Il
    07/03/2015
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    Active subterranian termites in the crawlspace
    I have active subterranian termites in the crawl space. There are tubes going up the inside concrete wall of the crawl space. Should I knock the tubes down first before trenching and applying termidor sc along the crawl space wall, and can I apply termidor sc directly on the mud tubes on the concrete crawl space wall?
    A
    Termidor SC can be used in a crawl space. You can knock the tubes out before trenching in the area. You will dig a 6 by 6 inch trench around the crawl space and pour 4 gallons per 10 lineal feet.
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  • Asked by Chuck from Billings Mo
    07/11/2015
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    Can I mix/spray Termidor SC in the same equipment that I use for Talstar P?
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    If the equipment has been tripled rinsed and the nozzle and wand have been rinsed out, you can use them in the same sprayer just not at the same time. Termidor SC is a non-repellent insecticide. This means the insects cannot tell that it is there and they will readily walk over treated areas. Termidor SC also has a delayed reaction time and a transfer effect which allows them time to get back to the colony and spread it around before they succumb to the effects of the product. Talstar P on the other hand is synthetic pyrethroid which many sensitive insects such as ants can detect. Insects may avoid the areas treated with Talstar and those that do cross over treated areas are the only ones that will be killed by the product. Talstar P does not have a transfer effect so it will not be transferred back to the colony. While the Termidor SC will not actually be deactivated by Talstar P, it will be much less effective if it is over-sprayed with Talstar P. You can spray Talstar P on your trees, bushes and lawn for mosquito control as long as you are not actually overlapping the areas where Termidor SC was applied.

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  • Asked by Per from Central, Nj
    06/11/2018
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    Will Termidor uptake into plants and affect pollinators or other insects?
    I plan to do a termite treatment around the house foundation were I have plants with flowers within a minimum of 2 ft of the treatment area. Once Termidor has dried and bound to the soil, will Termidor continue to uptake into the plant and harm the pollinator insects such at bees?
    A

    Termidor SC contains fipronil, which is not well absorbed by plants when it is applied to the soil.  If fipronil does get into plants, it can partially break down, reducing any risk of translocating. According to the maufacturer, it is best to not apply Termidor within one foot of the drip line of edibles but does not mention ornamentals. 

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  • Asked by David from Silver Spring, Md
    06/13/2018
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    Can we trench around our raised bed vegetable garden with Termidor SC?
    A

    Termidor SC should only be applied outside within 1 foot of a house or other structure. You also should not apply Termidor SC near edible plants. We would recommend to keep Termidor applications at least 10 feet from the garden.

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  • Asked by Samuel from Columbus, Ms
    07/09/2018
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    Is Termidor SC good for fleas?
    If so, how do I treat my dog kennel for fleas?
    A

    While Termidor SC will kill fleas that contact it, we do not recommend for flea control. Termidor cannot be applied to all the areas needed to treat for fleas. We recommend to treat the kennel with the indoor/outdoor flea kit. 

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  • Asked by Will from Mobile
    05/01/2019
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    How do I use Termidor SC for a pier and beam home foundation?
    A

    To apply Termidor SC to a home with a pier and beam foundation, you will need to trench around each pier.  You will need to trench around any point where a support for the home touches the home.  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.

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